Oken Bruce Lee (JPN)

The third and final day of Europe’s premier breeding stock sale concluded with DESERT SPRING heading proceedings at 220,000 guineas and a record average and median for the sale. A record-equalling eleven lots realised a million guineas or more and Tuesday’s turnover was the highest for a day in European auction history, eclipsing the benchmark set at last year’s December Mares Sa

Waitak’s class and versatility will stand him in good stead at Trentham where he chases a fourth top-flight title.