"Every year, at this time of year, everybody has got hopes that the next horse they've bought is going to be the next superstar, and until it's not, it could be."
"In horse racing, you've got to be an optimist. If you were a realist, you wouldn't own a racehorse, so it's full of people who are optimistic about what the season holds."
"While business this year was not as brisk as last year's record-breaking sale, the firm still managed to shift 117 lots at an average price of 134,500gns, a grand total of 16.5m-worth of hope."
The Craven meeting, held in spring 1771, is the oldest racing event, celebrating its 250th anniversary. It signifies the beginning of the Flat racing season, where owners and breeders are filled with optimism about their horses' potential. The recent Breeze-Up Sale at Tattersalls showcased 117 lots sold for an average of 134,500gns, totaling 16.5 million in hopes for the season. The event embodies the spirit of racing, where dreams of finding the next superstar horse are prevalent among participants.
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