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Tattersalls announce that the sale will be a live virtual sale conducted on February 4 - 5

Due to the current lockdown in Britain and Ireland, Tattersalls has announced that the forthcoming February Sale will be held as a live virtual sale from February 4 - 5. No horses, vendors or purchasers will be in attendance at Park Paddocks in Newmarket. Tattersalls will also hold an additional conventional fixture at its Park Paddocks base in Newmarket on Wednesday March 31 March and Thursday April 1. 

All bidding at the live virtual February Sale will take place either online through the well - established Tattersalls live internet bidding platform or telephone bidding through members of the Tattersalls team.

Announcing the change of format to Europe’s premier midwinter sale, Tattersalls Chairman Edmond Mahony said; “The decision to stage the Tattersalls February Sale in a live virtual format has been taken in the best interests of all concerned and reflects our commitment to providing the best possible working environment for participants at all of our sales, in whatever capacity they may be attending. 

“The decision also recognises the increased difficulties surrounding domestic and international travel and it was felt that the prudent option was to stage the February Sale in a manner which allows vendors and purchasers alike to participate with confidence and in full compliance with prevailing rules and regulations. 

“Our live internet bidding platform proved to hugely popular with buyers throughout last year, particularly at mixed sales similar to the February Sale, and we are confident that this live virtual format is the best option under the current difficult circumstances which we all continue to endure. In addition to promoting the February Sale to as many prospective buyers as possible our bloodstock sales team will liaise with vendors with regard to the requirements of the live virtual sale model.”