The Goffs December National Hunt sale took place last week in their Kildare Paddocks. The sale saw a leading €110,000 price for the top lot (157A, a wildcard entry) as the highest for a National Hunt foal anywhere in 2023. The session-topping lot by Walk In The Park (Ire) is a half-brother to multiple Grade I-scorer Stage Star (Ire) (Fame And Glory {GB}. Out of the classy hurdle mare Sparky May (GB) (Midnight Legend {GB}). He went to Richard Frisby, who had struck earlier for lot 101, a Blue Bresil colt, after a bidding battle despite appearing to bow out at one point.

In total, 119 horses sold for a turnover of €1,957,000, up 27 percent from last season, with an average of €16,446, an increase of eight percent. The selective market ruled the day, however, as the clearance rate came in at 61 percent.

Mongey Communications provided Audio & Visual services for the event including live streaming of the sale across various platforms.