A superb edition of the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale got a pivotal four-week period for the European yearling market off to the best possible start. The main part of the sale was characterised by a superb clearance rate of 93% and strong demand at all levels of the market which produced an aggregate of just under €10m, which was the highest figure recorded in this category for nine years. The average of €24,093 was a record for the sale, as was the €18,000 median. Furthermore, the auction benefited from a tremendous input from international buyers and the number of lots to make at least €50,000 improved from 12 in 2014 to 38.