The Dubai Breeze-Up Sale, which took place for two seasons in association with Goffs, will not be staged in 2024, the sales company announced on Wednesday.
The sale falling within the Holy Month of Ramadan was put forward as the main reason for the postponement of the first and only breeze-up sale in the Middle East, with the Dubai Racing Club stating it “would like to commend the partnership with Goffs who conducted both sales with huge professionalism and look forward to the opportunity to explore potential collaborations with Goffs in the future, under more favourable circumstances.”
Goffs Group Chief Executive, Henry Beeby said, “Goffs were privileged to be appointed by the Dubai Racing Club and I would like to thank DRC Chairman, Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook Al Maktoum and Chief Executive, Major General Dr. Mohammed Essa for their trust and confidence.”
He added, “It was a most enjoyable experience and we look forward to returning to Dubai in the future. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's decision in creating the sale as part of the iconic Dubai World Cup week was truly visionary and we have no doubt it will become a world leader in the future. However, we understand and support the decision to suspend for next year given the circumstances.”
The Dubai Breeze-Up Sale enjoyed a solid start in 2022 with a top price of AED 2.5M/€620,000. Graduates have enjoyed good success on the track, too, headed by Japanese Group 1 performer Labeling, who was sold for AED 2.1M/€520,000. The 2023 renewal was topped by a son of Gun Runner at AED2.2M/€545,000.
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