Two-Year-Olds Auction Series Launched Irish EBF and Foran Equine have launched the 2018 Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Series for 2yos bought at auction for €72,000 or less and by an EBF registered sire. Total prize-money for the series has increased to €617,000 with two additional qualifying races bringing the total number of qualifiers to 22. Now in its fourth year the Auction Series has established itself as a principle target for 2yos. Each of the 22 qualifying races will have a minimum prize-fund of €20,000 as well as the added benefit of being Plus 10 registered, whereby qualified winners will be eligible for a bonus of €12,500 under the Plus 10 Scheme giving a winning owner a potential payout of just under €25,000. The first race will take place at the Curragh Racecourse on Friday 11th May with the €120,000 final to be held at Naas Racecourse on 21st October. Conditions of Series- All horses must be EBF Eligible to run in any of the races Horses must run in any one of the series races to qualify to enter final Only horses purchased as yearlings or 2yos at public auction for not more than €72,000 may enter 5lb allowance for fillies and further allowances for horses purchased at lower auction prices Total of 23 races in series including €120,000 Final at Naas Racecourse on Sunday October 21st
