Was I hallucinating or was that Deauville trip full of high emotions, hair transplants and bloodstock’s answer to Batman?

James Thomas recounts a typically eventful jaunt to Normandy for Arqana's August Yearling Sale

Arqana's August Yearling Sale gets under way on Friday

Deauville was a hive of activity for the Arqana August Yearling SaleCredit: Zuzanna Lupa

Thursday, August 15

Once more unto the breach, dear friends. The start of sales season means the start of sales reporting season. First stop, Deauville for an all-you-can-eat buffet of food, booze and blue-chip yearlings. Someone’s gotta do it.

The opening leg of the circuit is also the most bougie: the Arqana August Sale. Overindulging is somewhat priced into a trip to Deauville, which is great for the local economy and for those of us in search of sales diary material.

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James ThomasSales correspondent

Published on 23 August 2024inSales reports

Last updated 16:02, 23 August 2024

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