There were few fireworks at the end of the third day of Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale at Fairyhouse but for the inaugural extra day, in a market which is correcting itself, trade was solid enough.

Noel Meade landed the day’s top lot, a Trans Island four year-old gelding from Abbeyleix Stud for €47,000, taking his tally for the sale to eight.

Tom O’Mahony paid €42,000 for a Presenting three year-old gelding while Norman and Janet Williamson went to €40,000 for an Oscar gelding.

Of the 159 lots offered in the session 65% were sold. The day recorded a median of €13,000 and an average of €14,606.

Tattersalls Ireland Managing Director, George Mernagh, commented on Part Two of the Derby Sale, “There has been a lot of activity here today and although trainers may not have as many orders as in recent years - they, like the rest of us, do not live in an economic vacuum, there has been a great deal of bidding going on, especially on the 4yos.

“There are some really nice athletic horses about and a good amount of today’s purchases have been bought specifically for our new Breeze Up Sale [3-4 Nov] which has created a huge amount of interest and support. Vendors in general seem to be pleased with today’s business and we feel that there is a place for this day of the sale in the future.”

The next Tattersalls Ireland auction is the August National Hunt Sale from 12-14 August.

Results available at www.tattersalls.ie.