New autumn schedule revealed for yearling sales

Tattersalls Ireland, Arqana and Osarus have reached an agreement on revised sales dates for each of their 2020 August and September yearling sales.

The Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale will begin a day earlier than originally planned on Monday, September 21. The sale will conclude on Wednesday, September 23 and will be followed by the Arqana Yearling Sale from Thursday, September 24 to Saturday, September 26.

The Osarus September Yearling Sale originally scheduled for 1-2 September will now be amalgamated with the Arqana October Yearling Sale, the five-day sale to be held from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23. An additional small number of Osarus yearlings will be allocated to the Arqana Autumn Sale in November.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO Matt Mitchell commented on the new arrangements: "These are unprecedented and difficult times, but all of us at Tattersalls Ireland, Arqana and Osarus are pleased to have been able to agree terms for a revised sales schedule which we strongly believe will work well for all concerned.

"There has been a real spirit of cooperation between our respective firms and discussions have at all times been conducted with the best interests of Irish and French breeders and the wider bloodstock industry as the primary concern."

Arqana president Eric Hoyeau said: "We are delighted to have reached a mutually beneficial agreement with Tattersalls Ireland which has allowed Arqana to reposition the August Yearling Sale without disruption to the smooth running of the European yearling sales calendar.

"We were also conscious that Osarus faced similar challenges with their September Yearling Sale and we are pleased to have been able to accommodate their requirements in the best interests of French breeders at all levels of the market."

Osarus managing director Emmanuel Vivaud added: "The amalgamation of the Osarus September Yearling Sale with the Arqana October Yearling Sale is a wonderful example of the industry working together for the greater good. The Osarus team is looking forward to working with Arqana to achieve a vibrant and successful joint fixture in October."

Revised sales dates

Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale 21-23 September
Arqana Yearling Sale 24-26 September
Arqana/Osarus October Yearling Sale 19-23 October

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