The BBAG August online auction wrapped with two of the top lots destined for England while a third would be exchanging hands to Swiss customers. Lot 56, the group-placed Western Soldier (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), achieved the highest auction price at €62,000 and went the way of Christian Freiherr von der Recke in a long bidding duel with five bidders from three countries; England to be his new home. The same buyer also went to €60,000 for lot 38, the stakes-placed Quality Road (Ger) (Aerion {Ger}), who will also be trained in England. For €35,000, Fabian Xaver Weißmeier bought the Geman Classic-placed Dhangadhi (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {Ger}) (lot 16).
At the end of the day's trade, 36 lots sold from 58 (62.07%) offered for a gross of €386,500. The average was €10,236.
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