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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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- 'There's lots of money out there, we just have to get it here' - meet the new sales director up for the challenge in a competitive world
- Former Premier League player Ben Turner has more goals in store with star mare Marsh Wren and his syndicate
- 'When he gets them in foal, he's capable of getting very good ones' - how Darley and breeders are making the most of Farhh
- 'I like looking at stats and they definitely figure in my mating plans' - Hanshen Tham on his recent run of success
- 'It's been quite organic because I'd been part of a high quality stable' - presenter Lizzie Jelfs talks bloodstock