A new record for a National Hunt store was set on Thursday, when Walk The Talk (Karaktar) sold to Mags O'Toole for €400,000 at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale.Consigned by Lakefield Farm, Walk The Talk (lot 302) is a half-brother to this season's Grade 1 winner Talk The Talk (Born To Sea).The sale grossed €20,885,500, a record, while an all-time average high of €63,879 (+20%) and a joint second-best median of €48,000 (+12%) were all high points at Fairyhouse. The second day average of €66,633 and turnover of €11,061,000 are new records for a single session at the Derby Sale. Over the two-day Part 1, 10 horses sold for over €200,000 and 23 horses brought €150,000 or more, with 59 lots bringing six figures.Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “For the second day in succession the Derby Sale has produced phenomenal trade. Today illustrates that the appetite and desire to get involved in National Hunt racing is as strong as ever.“We assembled a catalogue that attracted buyers from all over the UK and Ireland, and they regularly went head-to-head across the two days. This resulted in trade never witnessed before at the Derby Sale, with turnover almost €21 million.“A total of 10 lots have sold for €200,000, while 23 lots were sold for €150,000 or more. The opportunity to sell Lakefield Farm's Walk the Talk at a record price of €400,000, means that the highest priced store ever sold at public auction, is again at the Derby Sale. It is a privilege to see that level of quality remain in a Derby Sale catalogue, and the feeling from early on was that he would attract a considerable level of interest.“This trade would not have been possible without the support of our vendors. If we don't have a catalogue, we don't attract the buyers to Fairyhouse. The opportunity to sell such a high-quality bunch of Stores was an honour, and long may the Derby Sale retain its status.“A special mention must also go to the Irish point-to-point fraternity whose presence ensure a buoyant market across all levels. The Irish point-to-point field remains a trusted source of talent for trainers, and results during the spring exemplify the demand for Irish point-to-point horses.“My thanks to our own team who worked hard to attract the horses and the people. I would also like to commend Irish Thoroughbred Marketing who play a big role in maintaining our connection with clients, and their work compliments the efforts of our superb in-house marketing team.”The post Historic Derby Sale Led By €400k Walk The Talk appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.