Shannon Arvin

“But there wasn't anybody that we're aware of that didn't come because of the conflict.”

Shannon Arvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Arvin said the Gulf conflict did not appear to impact attendance of Middle East buyers at the auction.

“What we've actually seen is that these partnerships, because people are joined up, they tend to spend more,”

Shannon Arvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Arvin said racing partnerships have not reduced sales as once feared and tend to spend more.

“We always kind of hold our breath until they get here,”

Shannon Arvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Arvin commented on whether Middle East buyers would attend the auction amid the Gulf conflict.

“It lets them diversify their investment and have more opportunities for success. And what I found in talking to a lot of those buyers that decide to buy in partnership is that they love the camaraderie of buying with others, of buying with their friends.”

Shannon Arvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01

Arvin described the benefits of racing partnerships, including diversification and camaraderie among buyers.