ARQANA’s November Yearling Sale has a decidedly lower profile than those of the venue’s August and October yearling sales, as demonstrated by last year’s average price of €6,786. In its four renewals, the median has held steady at €5,000, while the top price reached new heights 12 months ago at €85,000.

The inaugural edition peaked at €57,000, falling to €30,000 a year later, before hitting €27,000. Prices aren’t always a good indication of a horse’s ability, as we all know. The sale’s star graduate, Beaute Cachee cost just €1,500 in 2020.