Key reflections from a record-busting renewal of the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale

1. Market strength surpasses expectations

Cautious optimism was the watchword ahead of the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale on Thursday, but what transpired has to rate a roaring success as records were set across the board.

With last year's renewal having been salvaged from the initial wave of Covid-19 chaos, straightforward year-on-year comparisons are open to more interpretation than normal. But delving further back into the history books reveals just how buoyant the market was this time around.

This year saw aggregate sales hit £6,219,500, a new high mark for the Doncaster breeze-up sale. Given the smaller catalogue offered last year, with vendors incentivised to sell privately rather than waiting for the post-Royal Ascot sales, turnover always looked likely to be improved.