Uplifting Second Session of NZB National Yearling Sale Book 2

Media Release - Thursday February 2

A buoyant day of selling concluded Day Two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 2 Sale, with the clearance rate lifting significantly off the back of the opening session.

International flavour was present in the Sir Patrick Hogan Auditorium yet again, with Hong Kong responsible for purchasing four of the top five lots.

$140,000 Sweynesse colt from Oscar's Shadow

NZB Bloodstock Executive Kane Jones was heartened by the lifting of key sale indicators at the end of Day Two.

“There was a positive vibe in the auction ring throughout selling today, right from the first lot walking in the ring.”

“The feedback we were receiving from buyers today was that there was strong competition for quality lots, which made for spirited bidding.

“We saw our Day Two clearance rate climb to the 77 percent threshold and expect the overall rate to increase as our team works hard to negotiate post-selling,” Jones said.  

The highlight of the day came after Australian agent John Foote purchased Lot 922 for $140,000, a colt by Sweynesse out of Oscar’s Shadow (Dane Shadow) from Kilgravin Lodge.

Foote, who secured three lots today, made the purchase on behalf of Hong Kong-based trainer David Hall.

“Sweynesse is a very popular sire in Hong Kong at the moment and this colt was a very good looking horse.”

“I bought him for David Hall who is based in Hong Kong and seems to be making a habit of topping sales lately.

“He really looked the part and had a nice presence about him. That was about our limit and we were happy to get him,” Foote said.

Established vendor Eion Kemp of Kilgravin Lodge commented on the result of Lot 922.

“I went down to see John Foote to congratulate him on his purchase.”

“It was a great result for some loyal clients. Pat Lowry has supported us well over the years, so we are thrilled for him.”

“He was a nice, strong colt and he fitted the bill well for a horse destined for Hong Kong.

“He was very popular amongst the traders and pinhookers who were looking at him.

“We have had some good results today and the nice horses have sold well,” Kemp said.

Domestic buyers were back in action on Day Two, with the likes of Bruce and Maureen Harvey of Ascot Farms, Bruce Perry, Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, Lisa Latta and Graham Richardson all present in the sale ring.

The second highlight of the day came from Bruce Harvey of Ascot Farm. He secured Lot 823, a Redwood colt out of Katespur (Flying Spur) for $135,000 from Westbury Stud’s draft.

To enquire about Passed Lots contact Regan Donnison on +64 21 512 466 or email regan.donnison@nzb.co.nz or Kane Jones on +64 27 274 4985 or email kane.jones@nzb.co.nz.

The final session of Book 2 commences tomorrow at 11AM.

Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Book 2 Day Two online.

View the full results of Book 2 Day Two here.


Book 2, Day Two Statistics at End of Selling

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2023 BOOK 2, DAY ONE & TWO

2022 BOOK 2, DAY ONE & TWO

2021 BOOK 2 TOTAL (2 DAY SALE)

2020 BOOK 2 DAY ONE & TWO

AGGREGATE

$7,808,000

$6,667,500

$8,853,000

$7,993,500

AVERAGE

$42,435

$38,991

$41,759

$37,353

MEDIAN

$32,000

$30,000

$30,000

$26,000

CLEARANCE

70%

63%

76%

68%

CATALOGUED

306

324

339

362

SOLD

184

171

212

214

TOP LOT

Lot 789 Proisir - Harriet Wilson (G.C) $180,000

Lot 954 Turn Me Loose - Nightofpassion (Br.F) $220,000

Lot 725 Churchill - Astrid (Ch.F) $200,000

Lot 859 Vadamos - Silke Top (B.C) $185,000

 

Book 2, Day Two Top Lots

Lot

Breeding

Vendor

Purchaser

Price

922

Sweynesse / Oscar's Shadow Br.C

Kilgravin Lodge

John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong)

$140,000

823

Redwood / Katespur B.C

Westbury Stud

Ascot Farm (Waikato)

$135,000

849

Ardrossan / La Sartiglia B.C

Little Avondale Stud

Mr LL Lee (Hong Kong)

$135,000

802

Vanbrugh / High Tail It Ch.C

Windsor Park Stud

John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong)

$130,000

884

Proisir / Mifflin B.C

Highline Thoroughbreds

Bryan Kwan (Hong Kong)

$115,000

940

Impending / Prudence Perfecto Br/B.C

Wentwood Grange

Regal Farm Partnership / Upper Bloodstock (Waikato)

$115,000

801

Grunt / Highleigh Bl/G.C

Highline Thoroughbreds

Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney Bloodstock  / Catheryne Bruggeman (Victoria)

$110,000

866

Proisir / Madam Choux Br.C

Rich Hill Stud

John O'Shea Racing / Suman Hedge Bloodstock (FBAA) (New South Wales)

$95,000

883

Ardrossan / Midnite Rendezvous B.F

Kilgravin Lodge

Cass Thoroughbreds Ltd (Auckland)

$95,000

803

Proisir / Highway Five Ch.C

Archer Park

Mr PB Payne (Victoria)

$90,000

905

Shocking / My Isabella B.F

Rich Hill Stud

Riversley Park (Waikato)

$90,000

 

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