Goffs has 68 confirmed entries for its Online March Sale on Mar. 24, including three horses with entries for the Randox Grand National on Apr. 10. The sale will be a timed auction, meaning there will be no auctioneer and bidding on each lot will close in accordance with the times noted on their catalogue pages.
The three Grand National entries to be offered are the multiple graded winner Alpha Des Obeaux (Fr) (Saddler Maker {Ire}) (lot 47); the G1 Ryanair Chase winner Balko Des Flos (Fr) (Balko {Fr}) (lot 20) and the multiple graded winner Ballyoptic (Ire) (Old Vic {Ire}) (lot 31). Both Alpha Des Obeaux and Balko Des Flos are entered and will run in the Cheltenham Festival's Cross Country Chase on Mar. 17.
Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby said, “Goffs have a proud and proven record of selling Grand National winners having sold 35 winners of the race including three-time race winner Red Rum and dual winner Tiger Roll. We have offered numerous Randox Grand National entries in recent years and they are always well received by the market given the rare opportunity they represent whilst they certainly add something special to any sale. Our online sales though our proven Goffs Online platform have been well supported by vendors and buyers from around the world and with all horses offered with a Veterinary Certificate, which buyers can vet against post sale, prospective purchasers can bid with confidence. Those wishing to bid online must first register and be approved by Goffs. Registrations are open and all registrations must be made before the deadline at 12 noon on Tuesday, Mar. 23.”
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