The Goffs London Sale has become the unofficial curtain riser to Royal Ascot , as well as a who's who of the horse-racing world and prospective horse owners. Last year, his primary focus was to buy a mare for breeding purposes, although the prospect of racing at Royal Ascot also appealed to his employers. The full lineup for Monday's Goffs London Sale in association with QIPCO! "There were a few doubting Thomases when we started this, but now we're the unofficial curtain raiser to Royal Ascot. "We've yet to have a winner at the ensuing Royal Ascot but that's what we're striving towards.

Source: CNN June 19, 2017 10:18 UTC