Walk In The Park Filly Anchors November NH Finale

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A filly by Walk In The Park (lot 548) caught the eye of Ryan Mahon to the tune of €80,000 to top the third and final day of the Tattersalls Ireland November NH Sale on Wednesday.Consigned by Clonmult Farm, the bay daughter of Miss Tapley (Phoenix Of Spain) is well-related, as her dam is a half-sister to a trio of black-type winners over jumps, among them the multiple Grade 1-placed Third Intention (Azamour), G3 Lartigue Hurdle hero Orgilgo Bay (Lawman) and the stakes winner Thalara (Awtaad). Two other siblings are stakes producers.Lot 566, a daughter of Jeu St Eloi and Purple Mountain (Beat Hollow), was consigned by Ballyreddin and sold for €70,000 to R. B. S. Purple Mountain's full- and half-siblings feature Grade 1 Champion Novices Hurdle winner Blackstairmountain (Imperial Ballet), Mt Leinster (Beat Hollow), who struck in the G2 Greenogue Novice Handicap Chase and was placed at the highest level, and Flat listed winner Diamond Hill (Beat Hollow).During Wednesday's trade, 118 lots sold (58%) from 202 offered for a gross of €1,694,000. The average was €14,356 (-27%) and the median was €10,750 (23%). Over the three-day sale, 425 horses sold from 621 offered for a clearance rate of 68%. The aggregate was €8,934,950, while the new record average was €21,023 (+5%) and the record-equaling median was €15,000 (N/C). Across the three days, 15 foals sold for €70,000 or more, five more than in 2025.Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “The November National Hunt Sale has long been established as the leading sale for National Hunt foals, and this week's strong trade has reinforced that position. Despite a smaller catalogue we have virtually matched last year's turnover, achieved a record average, mirrored the median and had an improved clearance rate.“Day two was an outstanding session, with turnover exceeding €5 million. The average reached a record €29,796, alongside a record median of €25,000, reflecting the phenomenal demand throughout the day.“The smaller catalogue had generated some discussion beforehand, so it was particularly pleasing to see such a competitive market and our vendors rewarded for their confidence in the sale. The foals presented at Tattersalls Ireland attracted a strong buying bench from Ireland and the UK.“Pinhookers were active throughout the week, providing further support for the market and reflecting confidence following this year's Store Sales. The strength of demand, record figures and depth of the buying bench underlines the confidence in the National Hunt foal market which is heartening.“Tattersalls Ireland is and always will be closely associated with the Irish National Hunt industry, and we are grateful to our breeders, consignors, and buyers for their continued support. We look forward to seeing how these foals develop and hope many will return to Tattersalls Ireland for the Derby Sale in June 2029. We will as always, continue to listen to vendors and purchasers as we prepare for next year's sale.”The post Walk In The Park Filly Anchors November NH Finale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.