The Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale came to a close Oct. 31 after five days of selling and the final figures came to 1,009 lots selling for 33,867,500 guineas (US$46,737,150, 1 guinea=US$1.38) (down 5%), at an average of 33,565 guineas (US$46,320) (down 4%) and median of 15,000 guineas (US$20,700) (down 6%).
Tattersalls chairman Edmond Mahony said: "The Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale is a unique event and once again this year featured the largest number of horses in training offered anywhere in the world. Buyers from more than 30 countries joined a domestic bench of flat and national hunt purchasers, all drawn by the consistent quality and value on offer. ... This year's sale has achieved the third-highest turnover in its history and featured the third-highest price ever at the sale, with Gladius selling for 950,000 guineas to Blandford Bloodstock's Richard Brown on behalf of Wathnan Racing. The sale also saw a record number of 500,000-guinea lots.
"However, while the headline figures for the 2025 renewal match those of previous years, it must be acknowledged that trade in many sectors has been challenging, with the market not always meeting vendor expectations. Increasingly, ownership and trade in British bloodstock are reliant on overseas support, both in terms of purchasers and ownership. This trend has been exacerbated by the current government's taxation policies and the uncertainty surrounding next month's budget.
"We reiterate the concerns raised in our 2024 end-of-sale statement and urge the government to listen to the voices across the racing industry. Without meaningful engagement, the existing business model risks long-term stagnation."
