Despite taking place in an economy shadowed by both Covid-19 and political anxieties, the 2021 National Yearling Sale ended on a high note, with solid prices and brisk trading a constant during the two days of the auction.

Not for the first time in recent years, a Silvano colt proved the star attraction on the first day of the National Yearling Sale, which commenced at Germiston on Thursday.

The progeny of recently retired five times South African champion sire Silvano continue to prove hugely popular with South African buyers, a fact which was underlined once again on the first day of the Emperors Palace National 2YO Sale on Thursday.

Danie Toerien: A full-brother to Hawwaam looks the main attraction at the upcoming Emperors Palace National Yearling Sale.