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Cathy Grassick, Jack Cantillon, Luke Barry and Clive Cox share their expertise
This yearling sales season was one like no other - but what are the takeouts?
Cathy Grassick: 'I was very impressed by the yearlings that I saw by Ribchester.'Credit: Laura Green
The Racing Post Bloodstock team asked four leading industry professionals to reflect on the marketplace for yearlings in the light of this year’s results. . .
What are your reflections on this year's yearling sales season?
Clive Cox, trainer I think the sales have held up pretty well and the clearance rates were very good. The prices through the later sales exceeded what I was expecting.
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Published on 23 November 2020inFeatures
Last updated 20:07, 23 November 2020
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