Electric Conclusion to Book 1

[Wandering Eyes]

The Karaka 2022 sale ring was alight with activity during the final afternoon of Book 1 selling, with a surge in buying carrying momentum through to the close of the Sale.

New Zealand Bloodstock Managing Director, Andrew Seabrook, was thrilled with the remarkable results at the conclusion of trading.

“We were buoyed by the strength of our buying bench for the duration of Book 1. It was great to have the international-based kiwis back on the grounds, which provided some tough competition for our domestic buying bench.”

“We are delighted with the turnover which finished at just above $63.1 million (up 24% on last year), but even more so by the fact that 2022 Book 1 receipts surpassed than the 2021 Book 1 and Book 2 Sales combined.

“At the close of selling today, we saw 105 yearlings traded for an amount of $200,000 or more, compared to just 74 lots selling for that same amount or over in 2021.

“We also saw five lots sell over the $800,000 threshold this year, compared to just one lot in 2021.

“The average and median both respectively and we will see the clearance rate continue to climb overnight as our team works hard behind the scenes to get horses over the line.

“I am extremely proud of what the NZB team has achieved to date and look forward to another three days of trading during our Book 2 Sale.”

With plenty of action ringside, Roger James and Robert Wellwood of Kingsclere Stables were thrilled with their highlight purchase on Day Three, securing Lot 508 for $900,000.

“I just can’t explain it, I can’t remember having bought or bid on a horse of his quality, there’s not a box he doesn’t tick,” said Group One-winning trainer Roger James.

The colt, offered by Landsdowne Park, was by in demand first season sire The Autumn Sun out of More Than Ready mare Pristino.

James’ young gun training partner, Robert Wellwood, referred the lot as “the best colt in the Sale”.

“I didn’t want to stop him bidding and I’m just elated to be able to have a horse like him in the stable,” Wellwood said.

The duo had further success later in the day after purchasing Lot 635. The filly is bred on the golden cross by Savabeel out of O’Reilly mare Symphonic (NZ) and was offered by Cambridge Stud.

That same cross proved popular with international visitors, after kiwi ex-pat Kacy Fogden secured Lot 528 for $850,000, a Savabeel colt out of Relentless Desire (NZ) (O’Reilly) on behalf of Mr T Fung from Waikato Stud’s draft.

Kevin Walls was active, purchasing on behalf of Queensland-based KPW Bloodstock, securing a $850,000 colt (Lot 621). The son of Pierro out of Subatomic (Makfi) heralds from an international family from Cambridge Stud’s draft.

Rounding out a superb three days of Book 1 trading, Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis retained the title of leading buyer by aggregate after purchasing 30 yearlings for a total spend of $7,565,000.

“Our colts syndicate has been very well received by our owners and it’s a great thrill for Karyn and I to be able to put this together. It’s really exciting to continue to buy horses at Karaka and we are thrilled by what we have managed to secure from this Sale so far.”

Mr T Fung of Aquis Farms features second on the table having spent $4,065,000 on 11 lots in Book 1.

Waikato Stud once again topped the vendor by aggregate table at the close of Book 1 for the ninth consecutive year, having sold 39 yearlings for a healthy $7,860,000, while Cambridge Stud sat in second place selling 34 yearlings for a total amount of $6,105,000.

Waikato Stud Principal Mark Chittick said he was heartened by the results on the final day of Book 1.

“Achieving results like this in trying times has proved just how hard everybody on the farm has worked. But after seeing what has gone on this week, the time and effort that has gone into the Sale by the NZB team and everybody on the grounds here at Karaka, it is quite incredible,” Chittick said.

Beaufort Downs finished as leading vendor by average selling three yearlings for an average of $250,000, while Milan Park were hot on their heels, selling eight yearlings for an average of $221,875.

A mixture of proven and first season stallions feature on the leading sires by average table. Champion sires Savabeel, Tavistock, Pierro and Zoustar, along with freshmen The Autumn Sun and Justify all making an appearance.

With more work to do ahead of Book 2, Director of Sales Danny Rolston, took time to comment on the strength of the New Zealand industry.

“Our industry is so resilient and our team has worked so hard over the last couple of months to be able to host a physical Sale. This is a closed event but it was electric in there today. We certainly didn’t have the full auditorium that we are used to but the results have defied that.”

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.

Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Book 1 online.

Selling continues on Day One of Book 2 tomorrow, where lots 637 to 800 will go through the ring from 11AM (NZT).

Book 2 will be available to view on Freeview Channel 200, as well as streamed live on NZB’s website, online bidding platform and on NZB’s Facebook page.

Karaka 2022 Book 1 Statistics

2022 Book 1 Top Lots

Lot	Type	Breeding	Vendor	Purchaser	Location	Price
161	B.C	Savabeel / Chandelier	Waikato Stud	Annabel Neasham Racing/Mr T Fung	Queensland	$1,000,000
508	B.C	The Autumn Sun / Pristino	Landsdowne Park	Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood	Waikato	$900,000
410	BB.F	Fastnet Rock / Memories of You	Curraghmore	Mr DC Ellis	Te Akau	$850,000
528	BR.C	Savabeel / Relentless Desire	Waikato Stud	Mr T Fung	Queensland	$850,000
621	B.C	Pierro / Subatomic	Cambridge Stud	KPW Bloodstock	Queensland	$850,000
333	BR.C	Almanzor / Its Our Showtime	Cambridge Stud	Bruce Perry Bloodstock	Wellington	$675,000
635	B.F	Savabeel / Symphonic	Haunui Farm	Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood	Waikato	$625,000
217	Ch.F	Snitzel / Eleonora	Blandford Lodge	Forsman Racing/Andrew Williams Bloodstock/Bevan Smith Bloodstock	Waikato	$600,000
530	B.C	Justify / Repeat	The Oaks Stud	Mr DC Ellis	Te Akau	$600,000
563	BR.F	Savabeel / Scintillula	Pencarrow Stud	Mick Wallace	USA	$600,000
10	B.C	Savabeel / Thee Achiever	Milan Park	Mr DC Ellis	Te Akau	$575,000
618	BR.F	Savabeel / Style by Design	Waikato Stud	Mr DC Ellis	Te Akau	$525,000

2022 Book 1 Leading Purchasers by Aggregate

Buyer	Purchased	Aggregate	Average	Top Price	Top Lot
Mr DC Ellis	31	$8,070,000	$260,323	$850,000	410
KPW Bloodstock	6	$2,285,000	$380,833	$850,000	621
Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood	7	$2,165,000	$309,286	$900,000	508
Go Racing	13	$2,115,000	$162,692	$470,000	190
Tartan Meadow Bloodstock	12	$1,685,000	$140,417	$320,000	580
TFI	7	$1,595,000	$227,857	$425,000	18
Bruce Perry Bloodstock	4	$1,540,000	$385,000	$675,000	333
Mulcaster Bloodstock / Waller Racing	6	$1,265,000	$210,833	$440,000	165
Mr SB Marsh	7	$1,100,000	$157,143	$280,000	383
Annabel Neasham Racing/Mr T Fung	1	$1,000,000	$1,000,000	$1,000,000	161

2022 Book 1 Leading Vendors by Aggregate

Vendor	Sold	Aggregate	Average	Top Price	Top Lot
Waikato Stud	39	$7,860,000	$201,538	$1,000,000	161
Cambridge Stud	34	$6,105,000	$179,559	$850,000	621
Curraghmore	19	$3,745,000	$197,105	$850,000	410
Wentwood Grange	31	$3,425,000	$110,484	$450,000	489
Westbury Stud	28	$3,390,000	$121,071	$300,000	95
Haunui Farm	17	$3,235,000	$190,294	$625,000	635
Pencarrow Stud	22	$3,190,000	$145,000	$600,000	563
Landsdowne Park	17	$2,932,500	$172,500	$900,000	508
Phoenix Park	16	$2,452,500	$153,281	$475,000	467
Little Avondale Stud	16	$2,400,000	$150,000	$340,000	382

2022 Book 1 Leading Vendors by Average (three or more sold)

Vendor	Sold	Average	Aggregate	Top Price	Top Lot
Beaufort Downs	3	$250,000	$750,000	$380,000	367
Milan Park	8	$221,875	$1,775,000	$575,000	10
Waikato Stud	39	$201,538	$7,860,000	$1,000,000	161
Curraghmore	19	$197,105	$3,745,000	$850,000	410
Trelawney Stud	11	$196,818	$2,165,000	$380,000	377
Haunui Farm	17	$190,294	$3,235,000	$625,000	635
Blandford Lodge	7	$181,429	$1,270,000	$600,000	217
Cambridge Stud	34	$179,559	$6,105,000	$850,000	621
Landsdowne Park	17	$172,500	$2,932,500	$900,000	508
Phoenix Park	16	$153,281	$2,452,500	$475,000	467

2022 Book 1 Leading Sires by Average (three or more sold)

Sire	Sold	Aggregate	Average	Top Price	Top Lot
The Autumn Sun*	3	$1,280,000	$426,667	$900,000	508
Savabeel	35	$10,755,000	$307,286	$1,000,000	161
Pierro	12	$3,615,000	$301,250	$850,000	621
Zoustar	4	$1,045,000	$261,250	$475,000	325
Justify*	7	$1,535,000	$219,286	$600,000	530
Vadamos	3	$595,000	$198,333	$260,000	230
Tavistock	10	$1,900,000	$190,000	$500,000	67
Deep Field	5	$925,000	$185,000	$475,000	636
Lonhro	4	$720,000	$180,000	$425,000	18
Tivaci	22	$3,870,000	$175,909	$420,000	424

*First Season Sire

2022 Book 1 Leading First Season Sires by Average (three or more sold)

Sire	Sold	Aggregate	Average	Top Price	Top Lot
The Autumn Sun	3	$1,280,000	$426,667	$900,000	508
Justify	7	$1,535,000	$219,286	$600,000	530
Staphanos*	3	$505,000	$168,333	$250,000	234
Eminent*	3	$330,000	$110,000	$250,000	6
Ardrossan*	5	$520,000	$104,000	$160,000	461
U S Navy Flag*	18	$1,740,000	$96,667	$340,000	303
Ace High*	9	$845,000	$93,889	$160,000	7

*NZ-based Stallions

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