Book 2 Yields Competition from Diverse Bench
1 February 2019
A broad buying bench at the close of Book 2 trading has seen the key figures reach a turnover of $9,743,000 for 246 lots sold (73% clearance rate). The average has settled at $39,606 with the median $30,000 for the second catalogue of the National Yearling Sales Series.
“There were some solid prices achieved and the quality of horses was of a high standard,” commented New Zealand Bloodstock Managing Director Andrew Seabrook.
“Mark Pilkington bought nine lots over the last two days for his Victorian-based clients and Dean Wiles, under his Warrior Stables banner, also secured nine.
“Paddy Payne added another four horses to add to his Book 1 buys, while trainer Lisa Latta, Sam Beatson, Paul Moroney and Phill Cataldo were also very active over the last couple of days.
“The general comment from buyers has been that it was hard to purchase a nice horse with the tough competition.”
Mark Pilkington was the leading purchaser spending $501,000 for his nine horses, while Hiwi Lodge (three lots) and Lisa Latta (six lots) outlaid $355,000 and $345,000 respectively.
The overall Book 2 Sale-topping yearling, who is set to return to NZB’s Ready to Run Sale, was offered through Westbury Stud’s draft at Lot 872. The Reliable Man colt is full-brother to Group One performer Hypnos and was knocked down to the $270,000 bid of former Melbourne Cup winning trainer Brian Jenkins on Thursday.
It didn’t take long for the highlight lot to be knocked down on the final day of Book 2 with the second yearling into the ring setting the pace at $190,000.
Young Hong Kong-based Bloodstock Agent Robin Tai secured the Jimmy Choux colt (Lot 902) under his RT Racing brand from the draft of Trelawney Stud and plans to leave the son of Group Three-winning mare Seven Schillings, and half-brother to current stakes winner Emily Margaret, in New Zealand for the immediate future.
“He is a very strong colt with a good temperament,” Tai said. “We were underbidder three times earlier, so we are very pleased to get him as it has been a strong Sale for the ones we liked.”
Book 2’s leading vendor by aggregate was topped by Haunui Farm who sold their entire 20-lot draft for receipts of $1,050,000. Westbury Stud were second on the leader board with 17 lots sold for a turnover of $932,500, while Little Avondale Stud rounded out the top three by aggregate selling 10 lots for $690,500.
A different story was told on the leading vendor by average table (three or more sold) with Highden Park reaching the highest average at $76,667 with a 100% clearance for their draft. Trelawney Stud, selling three lots, reached an average of $72,000, while Little Avondale Stud rounded out the top end again with an average of $69,050.
Per Incanto remained the leading sire by average (three or more sold) with 12 of his progeny selling at an average of $71,500. Jimmy Choux, who provided the highlight lot today, sold four lots at an average of $67,250, while first season sire Nostradamus made the top three having sold at an average of $56,833 for the three lots on offer at the Sale.
Results for Book 1 and Book 2 combined has seen 742 lots sold over the six days of trading for an aggregate of $77,634,500 (76% clearance rate).
Book 3 commences on Sunday 3 February with Lot 1077 to Lot 1284 going under the hammer from 11am.
All horses purchased at Karaka this week are eligible for the lucrative Karaka Million Series with two $1 million races available for graduates as two and three-year-olds. Nominations must be received by 5pm Tuesday 5 March 2019.
To make enquiries about any Passed Lots contact Regan Donnison on +64 21 512 466.
Relive all the action from today online here.
2019 Book 2 Yearling Sale Statistics
| 2019 BOOK 2 TOTAL | 2018 BOOK 2 TOTAL | |
| AGGREGATE | $9,743,000 | $11,543,000 |
| AVERAGE | $39,606 | $46,544 |
| MEDIAN | $30,000 | $40,000 |
| CLEARANCE | 73% | 74% |
| CATALOGUED | 378 | 378 |
| SOLD | 246 | 248 |
| TOP PRICE | Lot 872 Reliable Man - Quality Dream (B.C) $270,000 | Lot 885 Per Incanto - Lago Rider (Ch.C) $200,000 |
Top Lots
| Lot | Type | Breeding | Vendor | Purchaser | Location | Price |
| 872 | B.C | Reliable Man / Quality Dream | Westbury Stud | Mr BL Jenkins | Victoria | $270,000 |
| 902 | G.C | Jimmy Choux / Seven Schillings | Trelawney Stud | RT Racing | Waikato | $190,000 |
| 755 | BB.C | Kermadec / House of Borgia | Westbury Stud | Lisa Latta Racing | Manawatu | $160,000 |
| 854 | B.C | Showcasing / Party Lights | Haunui Farm | LB Racing | Queensland | $160,000 |
| 892 | B.C | Showcasing / Saheel | Haunui Farm | Upper Bloodstock | Hong Kong | $160,000 |
| 875 | BR.C | Per Incanto / Real Angel | Little Avondale Stud | Hiwi Lodge | Waikato | $150,000 |
| 1066 | BR.C | Per Incanto / Demerara | Milan Park | Hiwi Lodge | Waikato | $140,000 |
| 903 | BR.C | Bullbars / Shalaka | Highview | Michael Stedman Bloodstock / Casper Bloodstock | New South Wales | $130,000 |
| 926 | B.C | Nostradamus / Special Favour | Milan Park | Mark Pilkington Management | Victoria | $125,000 |
| 812 | Ch.C | Iffraaj / Miss Percy | Ardsley Stud | Brookby Stables | Auckland | $120,000 |
| 989 | Ch.C | No Nay Never / Zermatt | Berkley Stud | M R Pitman | Canterbury | $120,000 |
Leading Purchaser by Aggregate
| Purchaser | Bought | Aggregate | Average | Top Price | Top Lot |
| Mark Pilkington Management (Victoria) | 9 | $501,000 | $55,667 | $125,000 | 926 |
| Hiwi Lodge (Waikato) | 3 | $355,000 | $118,333 | $150,000 | 875 |
| Lisa Latta Racing (Manawatu) | 6 | $345,000 | $57,500 | $160,000 | 755 |
| Mr BL Jenkins (Victoria) | 1 | $270,000 | $270,000 | $270,000 | 872 |
| Brookby Stables (Auckland) | 3 | $232,500 | $77,500 | $120,000 | 812 |
| Mr M Pitman (Canterbury) | 4 | $230,000 | $57,500 | $120,000 | 989 |
| John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | 3 | $205,000 | $68,333 | $90,000 | 1067 |
| Upper Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | 2 | $205,000 | $102,500 | $160,000 | 892 |
| RT Racing (Waikato) | 1 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | 902 |
| LB Racing (Queensland) | 2 | $188,000 | $94,000 | $160,000 | 854 |
Leading Vendor by Aggregate
| Vendor | Sold | Aggregate | Average | Top Price | Top Lot |
| Haunui Farm | 20 | $1,050,000 | $52,500 | $160,000 | 854 |
| Westbury Stud | 17 | $932,500 | $54,853 | $270,000 | 872 |
| Little Avondale Stud | 10 | $690,500 | $69,050 | $150,000 | 875 |
| Highview | 11 | $511,500 | $46,500 | $130,000 | 903 |
| Windsor Park Stud | 17 | $474,500 | $27,912 | $90,000 | 865 |
| Milan Park | 8 | $420,000 | $52,500 | $140,000 | 1066 |
| Rich Hill Stud | 11 | $400,500 | $36,409 | $70,000 | 988 |
| Mapperley Stud | 10 | $347,000 | $34,700 | $70,000 | 1032 |
| Ardsley Stud | 7 | $318,000 | $45,429 | $120,000 | 812 |
| Berkley Stud | 7 | $297,500 | $42,500 | $120,000 | 989 |
Leading Vendor by Average (three or more sold)
| Vendor | Sold | Average | Aggregate | Top Price | Top Lot |
| Highden Park | 3 | $76,667 | $230,000 | $105,000 | 1026 |
| Trelawney Stud | 3 | $72,000 | $216,000 | $190,000 | 902 |
| Little Avondale Stud | 10 | $69,050 | $690,500 | $150,000 | 875 |
| Gosford Park | 1 | $67,500 | $67,500 | $67,500 | 1036 |
| Ralph Thoroughbreds | 3 | $59,833 | $179,500 | $80,000 | 864 |
| Westbury Stud | 17 | $54,853 | $932,500 | $270,000 | 872 |
| Valachi Downs | 2 | $53,750 | $107,500 | $67,500 | 954 |
| Haunui Farm | 20 | $52,500 | $1,050,000 | $160,000 | 854 |
| Milan Park | 8 | $52,500 | $420,000 | $140,000 | 1066 |
| Archer Park | 2 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | 730 |
Leading Sire by Average (three or more sold)
| Sire | Sold | Average | Aggregate | Top Price | Top Lot |
| Per Incanto | 12 | $71,500 | $858,000 | $150,000 | 875 |
| Jimmy Choux | 4 | $67,250 | $269,000 | $190,000 | 902 |
| Nostradamus* | 3 | $56,833 | $170,500 | $125,000 | 926 |
| El Roca | 4 | $55,000 | $220,000 | $110,000 | 1051 |
| Pentire | 5 | $48,000 | $240,000 | $80,000 | 889 |
| Highly Recommended | 4 | $47,500 | $190,000 | $110,000 | 995 |
| Showcasing | 19 | $47,211 | $897,000 | $160,000 | 854 |
| Ghibellines | 3 | $45,833 | $137,500 | $82,500 | 968 |
| Reliable Man | 10 | $44,750 | $447,500 | $270,000 | 872 |
| Iffraaj | 5 | $44,600 | $223,000 | $120,000 | 812 |
*First Season Sire