Tattersalls Ireland February NH Sale postponed to later in the month

Tattersalls Ireland has announced that its February National Hunt Sale will now take place on February 23 and 24 due to the lockdowns imposed by the British and Irish governments.

Originally due to be held on February 19, the sale will now take place at Fairyhouse at a later date due to ongoing issues over lockdowns as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said: “As has been the case since the outbreak of this virus, we're having to respond as best as we can to rapidly changing scenarios, at all times balancing social responsibility and prevailing government restrictions with the best interest of all Tattersalls Ireland clients.

"Rescheduling the February National Hunt Sale to the end of February will provide clarity to our vendors and will maximise the potential for all purchasers to attend the sales complex.

"It's not the start of the 2021 sales season we had hoped for but we are confident that the measures we have in place will allow us to host successful sales once circumstances allow. Due to the later date in February we will continue to take entries until Friday, January 22.”

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