MOVING towards the midway point in the sales calendar, Goresbridge stages a well-supported renewal next week. Hoping to emulate or better the extraordinary trade of 12 months ago, the three-day fixture offers a larger and stouter catalogue and connections will be optimistic that the demand will hold up well.

Competition horses and ponies of all ages stand out among a quality selection of riding stock, as do a sizeable collection of youngsters with potential. Blacktype pedigrees appear with regularity and, if the model and performance match the page, the trade could be lively.