'Now I feel there's cause for optimism'
We asked three industry insiders how they thought Brexit would affect the upcoming European yearling sale season, which gets underway at Arqana this weekend
Anthony Stroud
I think it'll be business as normal as far as sales go. I don't think Brexit will affect bloodstock at all and, in fact, I think it will actually encourage people to come to England to buy horses as the pound has decreased in value and they can get more for their money.
For me, my spending habits for my clients would stay the same. Initially, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding Brexit and if you asked me the day after the results I would have probably given a different answer, but now I feel there is a lot more cause for optimism.
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- Classic hero Metropolitan set for strong home support with Etreham busy at the sales
- Former Tally-Ho stallions reunited in Italy for Renew Italian Breeding
- Precious Byerley Turk line stallion Pearl Secret sold to continue stud career in Japan
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