MURTY TOPS KILKENNY SALE

Ian Fortune

There was a large turnout at the Kilkenny sales on Saturday morning, February 10th, while lively online interest resulted plenty of business throughout the auction.

Once again the clearance race was very high, topping 90% with a total sales turnover of just over €60,000.

The Thomas Jordan owned Oakfield Murty topped the sale fetching €4,150. The July ’22 unraced dog won his trial in 29.73. Bit View Robbie, an August ’22 unraced puppy, won his trial in 29.88 and later sold for €3,500.

Robbies Corleone, an Oct ‘22 unraced youngster won his trial in 30.11 and was sold for €3,400, while other notable sales included Golden City for €2,800, Arrigle Beauty for €2,600, Dance Cooper for €2,600, Dance Domo for €2,600, Dance Archie or €2,150 and Patriot Missile for €2,100. The next sales at Kilkenny are scheduled for Saturday, April 6th.