BBA Ireland agent Michael Donohoe went to £50,000 to secure the top lot Wizard Of Odds at ThoroughBid’s July Sale on Wednesday afternoon.

The two-year-old son of freshman sire Arizona, in-training with Charles O’Brien, was consigned following a maiden win at Down Royal two weeks ago.

Donohoe said: “I’ve been keeping my eye on the ThoroughBid sales ever since they kicked off and was interested when I saw Wizard Of Odds entered. He’s a horse I’ve been following all season.

“He’ll be staying in-training in Ireland for some Irish clients and looks to have a bright future. He’s a horse with a fair bit of height and scope for a two-year-old, so I think he’ll have a little break and then be tried over further. He looks like being a nice mile type for next year.”

Two lots from Joseph O’Brien sold well, with Gracchus De Balme (£12,500) going to fledgling Cheshire-based trainer Hannah Roach, and an unraced Magna Grecia filly named Winged Victory (£4,000) selling to owner Wayne Kelly.

Henry de Bromhead sold Tideways Hero (£7,000) to Mike Sowersby and Benvoy (£6,500) to Jo Davis, while Ben Pauling’s Platenium (£6,500) went to Sam England.

CEO of ThoroughBid, James Richardson, said: “With a good spread of quality and variety, it’s no surprise that this was a very lively sale. It was a busy session, with bidders tuning in from America, Australia, the Middle East and right across Europe.

“We’re delighted to have seen such an exciting two-year-old like Wizard Of Odds go under our online hammer. He’s sold well for £50,000 and we look forward to following his future steps.

“We’re seeing an increasing amount of owners and trainers come to our door and hope to see many more as we go through the year.”

ThoroughBid’s next sale will take place on Thursday, August 29th, with entries closing on Friday, August 16th.

ThoroughBid’s Online Yearling Sale will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, entries for which close on Tuesday, October 1st.

Web: ThoroughBid.co.uk