Strong clearance rate at Ready2Run Sale

With 18 harness racing lots going 'under the hammer' at the Ready2Run Sale at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Sunday 15 horses were sold.

The highest-priced lot was an Art Major colt out of Star Spangled Banner which was purchased for $48,000 by Miracle Mile winning reinsman Mat Rue and Tony Pace from Pacebred International.

Meanwhile, a filly by Rock N Roll Heaven out of the Armbro Operative mare Cunning Kate sold for $42,000.

The results were strong enough that the sale will go ahead next year according to New South Wales Standardbred Sales Chairman Peter Green.

"We turned over $335,000 and there was a terrific crowd there and the good news is that we will be back next year," Green said.

"There were only two buy backs and we are really happy with that because we want people to know that the horses are there to be sold.

"It was great to see some of the young trainers there like Mat Rue who bought a horse for Tony Pace, Shane and Lauren Tritton bought one and even Geoff Webster purchased a horse for Mick Lombardo.

"Overall we were very happy with the sale even though the number of lots was disappointing but hopefully we can grow again next year."

For more information on the Ready2Run Sale head to www.ready2runsale.com.au

AMANDA RANDO