For Bill makes 70K A strong 2011 sales season for Goffs finished on a high note with a vibrant December National Hunt Sale that saw turnover increase by 61%, average up 40%, median up by 88% and a highest price of €70,000 that more than doubled last year’s sale topper. Turnover for the full year at Goffs increased by 20% while average rose by an impressive 31% over 2010 figures. Top spot at today's sale went to the last lot through the ring, the Presenting mare For Bill (Lot 200). A Grade 3 winner over hurdles and fences, the seven year old mare was sold by Gortnatona Stud, property of Mr Donal Sheehan, and purchased by Roland Crellin, breeder of Grade 1 Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner Cue Card.
