From Fasig-Tipton to Fairyhouse: the trades that made the headlines in 2021

Aisling Crowe on some of the best trades and most expensive horses this year

Mother and daughter Magical World and Guarana were sold at Fasig-Tipton in foal to Into Mischief (pictured)

After a year when once again the bloodstock industry around the globe demonstrated strong resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges, we take a look at some of the most remarkable trades of 2021 across the spectrum of bloodstock sales from seven-figure broodmare prospects to National Hunt foals

Mother and daughter headline acts at Night of the Stars

Magical World achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the world's highest-priced horse of 2021 and producing a daughter who was the fourth most expensive auction buy of the year.

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Aisling CroweBloodstock journalist

Published on 28 December 2021inFeatures

Last updated 17:50, 28 December 2021

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