The new Goffs Breeze-up Sale will be held on Irish Derby weekend 2025, it was announced on Wednesday. The breeze will take place at Naas Racecourse on Thursday, June 26 ahead of the sale at Goffs before evening racing at the Curragh on Friday, June 27.
Previously announced for early-June, the later date for the Irish Derby Breeze-up Sale is intended to accommodate quality two-year-olds who may have missed an earlier sale. The increased likelihood of optimum ground conditions at that point in the summer was identifed by Goffs as another reason behind the decision to push back the date, as well as the additional time for sales preparation it allows.
“The move to Irish Derby weekend follows further consultation with both buyers and vendors of breeze-up horses,” said Goffs chief executive Henry Beeby. “In particular, I wish to acknowledge the Breeze-Up Consignors Association (BUCA) and their members whose feedback we have welcomed and carefully considered in our decision.
“As with all Goffs sales, we will work tirelessly alongside Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) to provide the best market for those vendors who support the sale. We are investing a huge amount of time and resource in delivering international buyers to Kildare Paddocks and that also applies to this new breeze-up sale. The added benefit of the Irish Derby Festival taking place on our doorstep in Kildare will only help this goal.”
In line with the Goffs Customer Loyalty Scheme, no vendor commission will apply for yearlings purchased at Goffs in Ireland or the UK this autumn when they are sold at the Irish Derby Breeze-up Sale.
Nominations for the Goffs Irish Derby Breeze-up Sale will be taken alongside those for the established Goffs UK Breeze-up Sale at Doncaster.
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