SATURDAY'S Arqana Breeze Up Sale in Deauville saw 87% of the 167 two-year-olds offered sold for an average price of €150,789, which was almost 16% up on last year.

There was 37% more horses sold this year and total spending was over €21 million, a jump of 58% on 2022. Some 10 horses made €400,000 or more during the session, compared with four last year.