New Goffs Breeze-Up Sale to take place on Irish Derby weekend next year

The new Goffs Breeze-Up Sale will take place on Irish Derby weekend next year, Goffs announced in a press release on Wednesday.

The breeze will take place at Naas racecourse on Thursday, June 26 ahead of the sale at Goffs before evening racing at the Curragh on Friday, June 27.

Previously announced for early June, the later date for the sale will accommodate two-year-olds who may have missed an earlier sale and will also allow for the greater likelihood of optimum ground conditions.

Henry Beeby: "we will work tirelessly alongside Irish Thoroughbred Marketing to provide the best market for those vendors who support the sale"Credit: Sophie Webber Photography

Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby said: "The move to Irish Derby weekend follows further consultation with both buyers and vendors of breeze-up horses. In particular, I wish to acknowledge the Breeze-Up Consignors Association (BUCA) and their members whose feedback we have welcomed and carefully considered in our decision. 

"As with all Goffs sales, we will work tirelessly alongside Irish Thoroughbred Marketing to provide the best market for those vendors who support the sale. We are investing a huge amount of time and resource in delivering international buyers to Kildare Paddocks and that also applies to this new breeze-up sale. The added benefit of the Irish Derby festival taking place on our doorstep in Kildare will only help this goal."

In line with the Goffs Customer Loyalty Scheme, no vendor commission will apply for yearlings purchased at Goffs in Ireland or the UK this autumn when they are sold at the Irish Derby Breeze-Up Sale. Nominations for the Goffs Irish Derby Breeze-Up Sale will be taken alongside those for the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale at Doncaster.

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