National Hunt Sale Draws To Successful Conclusion Goffs December National Hunt Sale drew to a successful conclusion on Thursday with increases all round. Total turnover for the four day sale reached ?3,983,600, up 34% on last year's ?2,981,050, while average grew 26% from ?6,509 in 2005 to ?8,197. The median too increased by 31% to ?5,500 from ?4,200.Top billing on the final day went to Lot 940, Mairead Liston's eleven time winning Persian Bold mare Feel The Pride, who was sold in foal to popular sire Milan. The mare is an own sister to Listed winner Identify and was purchased by Paddy Torpey for ?56,000. Rathmore Stud's half sister to Grade 3 winner Baliapour (Lot 925) in foal to Old Vic realised ?44,000, the second highest price of the day, when knocked down to Hollywood Stud.Managing Director Matt Mitchell said 'We are very happy with the sale, with all the key indicators recording significant increases on the sale in 2005. Particularly pleasing was the success of the new select foal day. The market is selective, and there was huge demand for quality individuals. We look forward to a successful flat sale tomorrow'.Goffs December Flat Sale takes place today and commences at 10am
