Paul McCloskey’s unnamed mare, by Castleview Inisfree Farmer out of Woodbank Clover (Dunbeggan Grey Mist) €9,200. On the back of a bumper year in 2022, the new sale season opened well last week, when Cavan hosted a lively and successful renewal.
It came as no surprise to note that the returns did not emulate those from the record breaking figures twelve months ago, but demand was strong throughout to deliver four, five figure prices together with a clearance of 77% (94% in 2022).
The average dipped to €5,690 in comparison to €6,706 twelve months ago, while the turnover correspondingly closed at €369,850 (€543,350).
Sale topper
As was the rule of thumb last season, quiet, well produced horses reaped the best rewards. Standing out among them at €12,500 was Kieran Kennedy’s Ryagan Lad, a five-year-old by Lancelot out of Clonkett Lady by Tannenhofs Carmelito.
Sourced as a foal, the Marguerite Egan bred gelding was renowned for his placid temperament and as a result, fitted the bill perfectly for Co Limerick amateur rider Nicola Keating who secured him online.
Richard Doyle's Isa V (Lot 40), a German-bred mare by Zirocco Blue out of Daphne (Lupicor) was secured by Britain's Nicole Browne for €11,200 \ Cavan EC
Five figure sales
Suzanne Kirwan’s home-bred 148cms pony Lucky McKel was aptly named as, born prematurely and very small, she was considered by her owner to have been a miracle all her life.
Very well related, the three-year-old daughter of Lucky Luck was the first and only foal out of out of the well related Grade A jumping mare Kelso by Furisto.
She had created plenty of interest prior to sale before being eventually snapped up by regular pony producer Laura Geraghty for €11,500.
Richard Doyle’s German import Isa V was another to impress. A daughter of Zirocco Blue out of Daphne (Lupicor), the ten-year-old mare had a career total of 24 SJI points, and looked well bought by British trade buyer Nicole Browne at €11,200.
The final five figure return at €10,400 went to Co Monaghan vendor Keith Wilson, who’s four-year-old Blackhawk Bay by the Connemara pony Kilrooskey Boy was out of the Grade B jumping mare Belle Du Soir by Hairos.
One of ten of the age group to change hands, this gelding was sourced through the same sale ring at the end of last year and was secured by North of England producer Percy Telfer.
The Kelly family's pony, Lord Mashed Potatoe, fetched €7,100 at Cavan Sales on Wednesday \ Cavan EC
Other notables
Lucia McNamee’s jumping gelding SJ Nice Guy was another to sell well, and at €9,300 was secured by Co Sligo trader Tiernan Gray.
A son of Figaro VD Heffinck out of Right Direction (Saracen Hill) he was well warranted and carried a career total of 69 SJI points.
Sale topper aside, the majority of the day’s business was conducted within the trade, and probably the most prolific buyer on the day was David Sheerin of the UK establishment Wellington Riding.
Buying for clients, Sheerin accounted for ten lots including Paul McCloskey’s traditionally bred mare by Castleview Inisfree Farmer out of Woodbank Clover (Dunbeggan Grey Mist) at €9,200.
Fortside Farm’s gelding by Pointilliste was another bred on traditional lines and realised the same return when knocked to south of England trader Michael Kelly. This useful sort was out of Casey Coevers by Coevers Diamond Boy and carried a total of 52 SJI points.
Youngstock and Irish Draughts
The day drew to a close with two small sessions of youngstock and Irish Draughts. Both produced modest returns, with John Waites’ yearling by Road To Happiness emerging as the best of the five lots at €4,000.
The Irish Draught stock was equally low key, as three lots sold from the six that were forward.
This led to a top price of €3,000 paid for Lorraine Flannery’s home-bred four-year-old Potion by WRS Sunrich out of Silver Lady Fairyhill by Young Carrabawn.
Kieran Kennedy’s Ryagan Lad, five-year-old gelding by Lancelot (dam by Tannenhofs Carmelito) €12,500.Suzanne Kirwan’s Lucky McKel, three-year-old filly 148cms by Lucky Luck (dam by Furisto) €11,500. Richard Doyle’s Isa V, 10-year-old mare by Zirocco Blue VDL (dam by Lupicor) €11,200.Wilson Equestrian’s Blackhawk K, four-year-old gelding by Kilrooskey Boy (CP) dam by Hairos €10,400.Lucia McNamee’s SJ Nice Guy, eight-year-old gelding by Figaro VD Heffinck (dam by Saracen Hill) €9,300.
Paul McCloskey’s unnamed mare, by Castleview Inisfree Farmer out of Woodbank Clover (Dunbeggan Grey Mist) €9,200. On the back of a bumper year in 2022, the new sale season opened well last week, when Cavan hosted a lively and successful renewal.
It came as no surprise to note that the returns did not emulate those from the record breaking figures twelve months ago, but demand was strong throughout to deliver four, five figure prices together with a clearance of 77% (94% in 2022).
The average dipped to €5,690 in comparison to €6,706 twelve months ago, while the turnover correspondingly closed at €369,850 (€543,350).
Sale topper
As was the rule of thumb last season, quiet, well produced horses reaped the best rewards. Standing out among them at €12,500 was Kieran Kennedy’s Ryagan Lad, a five-year-old by Lancelot out of Clonkett Lady by Tannenhofs Carmelito.
Sourced as a foal, the Marguerite Egan bred gelding was renowned for his placid temperament and as a result, fitted the bill perfectly for Co Limerick amateur rider Nicola Keating who secured him online.
Richard Doyle's Isa V (Lot 40), a German-bred mare by Zirocco Blue out of Daphne (Lupicor) was secured by Britain's Nicole Browne for €11,200 \ Cavan EC
Five figure sales
Suzanne Kirwan’s home-bred 148cms pony Lucky McKel was aptly named as, born prematurely and very small, she was considered by her owner to have been a miracle all her life.
Very well related, the three-year-old daughter of Lucky Luck was the first and only foal out of out of the well related Grade A jumping mare Kelso by Furisto.
She had created plenty of interest prior to sale before being eventually snapped up by regular pony producer Laura Geraghty for €11,500.
Richard Doyle’s German import Isa V was another to impress. A daughter of Zirocco Blue out of Daphne (Lupicor), the ten-year-old mare had a career total of 24 SJI points, and looked well bought by British trade buyer Nicole Browne at €11,200.
The final five figure return at €10,400 went to Co Monaghan vendor Keith Wilson, who’s four-year-old Blackhawk Bay by the Connemara pony Kilrooskey Boy was out of the Grade B jumping mare Belle Du Soir by Hairos.
One of ten of the age group to change hands, this gelding was sourced through the same sale ring at the end of last year and was secured by North of England producer Percy Telfer.
The Kelly family's pony, Lord Mashed Potatoe, fetched €7,100 at Cavan Sales on Wednesday \ Cavan EC
Other notables
Lucia McNamee’s jumping gelding SJ Nice Guy was another to sell well, and at €9,300 was secured by Co Sligo trader Tiernan Gray.
A son of Figaro VD Heffinck out of Right Direction (Saracen Hill) he was well warranted and carried a career total of 69 SJI points.
Sale topper aside, the majority of the day’s business was conducted within the trade, and probably the most prolific buyer on the day was David Sheerin of the UK establishment Wellington Riding.
Buying for clients, Sheerin accounted for ten lots including Paul McCloskey’s traditionally bred mare by Castleview Inisfree Farmer out of Woodbank Clover (Dunbeggan Grey Mist) at €9,200.
Fortside Farm’s gelding by Pointilliste was another bred on traditional lines and realised the same return when knocked to south of England trader Michael Kelly. This useful sort was out of Casey Coevers by Coevers Diamond Boy and carried a total of 52 SJI points.
Youngstock and Irish Draughts
The day drew to a close with two small sessions of youngstock and Irish Draughts. Both produced modest returns, with John Waites’ yearling by Road To Happiness emerging as the best of the five lots at €4,000.
The Irish Draught stock was equally low key, as three lots sold from the six that were forward.
This led to a top price of €3,000 paid for Lorraine Flannery’s home-bred four-year-old Potion by WRS Sunrich out of Silver Lady Fairyhill by Young Carrabawn.
Kieran Kennedy’s Ryagan Lad, five-year-old gelding by Lancelot (dam by Tannenhofs Carmelito) €12,500.Suzanne Kirwan’s Lucky McKel, three-year-old filly 148cms by Lucky Luck (dam by Furisto) €11,500. Richard Doyle’s Isa V, 10-year-old mare by Zirocco Blue VDL (dam by Lupicor) €11,200.Wilson Equestrian’s Blackhawk K, four-year-old gelding by Kilrooskey Boy (CP) dam by Hairos €10,400.Lucia McNamee’s SJ Nice Guy, eight-year-old gelding by Figaro VD Heffinck (dam by Saracen Hill) €9,300.
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