The world's largest (and in terms of Industry barometer for 'general health' - most important) yearling sale - the Keeneland September Yearling Sale - is set to roll from 12/9. For a preview of horses in the first 4 sessions of the 5,110 horse sale check out the Keeneland site.

Speaking of sales - the Goffs Million Sale catalogue is also now online (hard copies will be distributed in the next 2 weeks). The graduates of the Irish sale are eligible for two races in September 2006 worth a staggering €2,400,000. These include the Goffs Million worth €1,000,000 to the winner and an alternative race for fillies worth €500,000 to the winner. The race-day is part of the official events of the Ryder Cup, due to be played the same week at the K Club a few miles from Goffs. Perhaps not surprisingly Ireland's major vendors have responded to the initiative with some excellent drafts.