Irish racehorse sells for record price at auction

An Irish-owned racehorse has sold for a record price at auction in the UK.

Irish racehorse sells for record price at auction
Mon, 30 Oct, 2017 - 22:21
Denise O’Donoghue

An Irish-owned racehorse has sold for a record price at auction in the UK, writes Denise O'Donoghue.

Trained by A P O'Brien, the filly Elizabeth Browning sold for 700,000 guineas (€833k) at Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training sale today.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: UKPlace: Tattersalls Autumn HorsesPlace: CurraghPerson: Denise O'DonoghuePerson: A P O'BrienPerson: Elizabeth BrowningPerson: John MagnierPerson: Alex ElliottPerson: GalileoPerson: Johannes VermeerPerson: ElliotOrganisation: Ballydoyle RacingOrganisation: China Horse Club
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