Final Ready to Run Sale Results

1 December 2022

Final results have been accumulated for NZB's 2022 Ready to Run Sale.

Final results have been accumulated for New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale held at Karaka on 16 and 17 November. 

The 2022 edition saw a positive return to normality for New Zealand’s thoroughbred industry, with international flavour back to physically contest NZB’s domestic buying bench for the first time since 2019.

Several sales have been finalised since the end of Day Two with the final clearance rate rising to 79%. The aggregate reached $25,870,500, while the average climbed to at $126,946.

International buyers accounted for 85% of the total turnover, purchasing 160 two-year-olds for a total amount of $21,905,000.

Hong Kong buyers were out in full force at the Ready to Run Sale, with horses destined for Hong Kong making up seven of the top 10 highest-priced lots. The county’s spend increased significantly on 2021’s figure (up by $4.21 million), securing 40 two-year-olds for $10,700,000, accounting for 42% of the total turnover.

The sale-topping lot was purchased on Day Two for $625,000 by Australian-based agent John Foote. Lot 258, a colt by Capitalist out of Sabrina (Sebring) offered by Regal Farm.

While domestic trainer Andrew Forsman and kiwi expat Andrew Williams purchased Lot 166 on Day One for $575,000. The colt by Champion sire Savabeel out of O’Reilly mare Maxmara (NZ) was secured from Ohukia Lodge’s draft.

Topping the leading purchaser by aggregate table was Champion trainer Jamie Richards and Bloodstock Agent Andrew Williams, securing five lots for a total spend of $1,375,000, averaging $275,000. Hong Kong based Casper and Ryan Fownes were the second highest purchaser, securing four lots for a total spend of $1,135,000.

NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook commented on the phenomenal results.

“We are thrilled with what we accomplished over the two days and we must credit our vendors for preparing their stock to an outstanding quality yet again.”

“What we achieved really goes to show just how resilient our industry is, and how hard the vendors and our team have worked over the last couple of years to maintain strong relationships and good rapport with our buyers.

“There was an electric atmosphere on the grounds in the lead up, with plenty of our international friends making the journey back to Karaka to source stock.

“Their appetite made for competitive buying, with momentum increasing towards the end of Day One, carrying through to a buoyant market that strengthened throughout the second day of trading.

“A number of transactions have occurred since the sale finished, with horses moving on to both domestic and offshore buyers. As always, our agents have continued to work tirelessly post-sale, which has seen the clearance rate climb to just under 80%," he said.

Revisit all the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from the Sale here.

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

Up next on the calendar is NZB’s 97th National Yearling Sales Series, set to be held at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre in January. Karaka 2023 Book 1 selling commences from Sunday 29 to Tuesday 31 January, with Book 2 selling from Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 February.

The 2023 Karaka Million Twilight meeting is set to take place a week prior on Saturday 21 January at Pukekohe Park.

NZB welcomes international buyers back it its grounds, with a brand new DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Hotel available for clients to use during their stay. For accommodation or hospitality enquiries, contact travel@nzb.co.nz.

International buyers are encouraged to participate via NZB’s user-friendly online bidding platform. View NZB’s website for more details about the online bidding platform, including how to register, sign in and bid. Visit bidonline.nzb.co.nz and ensure you are registered and verified for online bidding 24 hours prior to Karaka 2023.

All yearlings will be available for on-farm inspections with NZB and New Zealand-based agents available to inspect on buyer’s behalf.

View the full Karaka 2023 catalogues here.

Upcoming NZB Sale Calendar

Karaka 2023

  • Book 1 Sale: 29 – 31 January at Karaka
  • Book 2 Sale: 1 – 3 February at Karaka

Final Sale Statistics 2018-2022 (as at 30 November)

  2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Aggregate $25,870,000 $21,380,500 $18,109,500 $23,994,000 $24,989,000
Average $126,946 $115,570 $92,869 $88,866 $95,015
Median $80,000 $80,000 $55,000 $55,000 $60,000
Clearance 79% 72% 81% 78% 71%
Catalogued 329 322 311 414 445
Withdrawn 72 66 71 66 72
Offered 257 256 240 348 373
Passed 53 71 45 78 110
Lots Sold 204 185 195 270 263
Top Price $625,000 $640,000 $700,000 $550,000 $525,000

 

International vs Domestic Spend (as at 30 November)

Country Total Spend % Share
New Zealand $3,965,000 15%
International $21,905,000 85%
  $25,870,000  

 

Country Total Volume % Share
New Zealand 44 22%
International 160 78%
  204  

 

Top 20 Lots (as at 30 November)

Lot Type Breeding Consignor Purchaser Price
258 Ch.C Capitalist / Sebrina Regal Farm John Foote Bloodstock $625,000
166 BR.C Savabeel / Maxmara Ohukia Lodge Forsman Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock $575,000
307 B.C Hellbent / Title Holder Kilgravin Lodge Andrew Williams Bloodstock $550,000
142 BR.C No Nay Never / La Cicciolina Riverrock Farm Liam Howley Racing $520,000
249 Ch.C Justify / Santa Clara Ohukia Lodge Morgan Carter Bloodstock $520,000
19 B.C Turn Me Loose / Aypebe Riversley Park Mr R Fownes $500,000
81 B.C Exceed and Excel / Epitomise Riversley Park Magus Equine $500,000
248 BR.G Almanzor / Salkantay Ohukia Lodge Jamie Richards Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock $475,000
231 B.C Deep Field / Ra Ra Epic Riversley Park Andrew Williams Bloodstock $460,000
318 Ch.C Russian Revolution / Virani Ohukia Lodge Lucky Owners $400,000
276 Ch.C Written Tycoon / Snitzel Blitz Riversley Park Mr R Fownes $380,000
22 B.G Iffraaj / Bella Grace Cheltenham Stables Mr F Lui $375,000
147 B.C Heroic Valour / Lassila Kiltannon Stables Worldwide Bloodstock $350,000
235 BB.C The Autumn Sun / Real Stolle Kiltannon Stables Worldwide Bloodstock $330,000
262 B.G Star Turn / Sessantesimo Kilgravin Lodge Jamie Richards Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock $330,000
174 BR.C Per Incanto / Miss Bondi Riversley Park Liam Howley Racing $320,000
140 B.C Medaglia d'Oro / K P Pergoliscious Riversley Park Liam Howley Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock / Bevan Smith Bloodstock $300,000
13 B.C Exceed and Excel / Antarctic Dream Lyndhurst Farm Dennis Yip Racing $280,000
178 B.C Shamexpress / Miss Montjeu Prima Park Mr E Koh / King Power $280,000
99 B.C Swiss Ace / Funhouse Riversley Park Mr J Ting $260,000
328 B.C Shamus Award / Winterinthewoods Ohukia Lodge All Winners Thoroughbred / Busuttin Racing $260,000

 

Purchasers by Aggregate (as at 30 November)

Press Buyer Bought Aggregate Average Top Price Top Lot
Jamie Richards Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock 5 $1,375,000 $275,000 $475,000 248
Mr R Fownes 4 $1,135,000 $283,750 $500,000 19
Andrew Williams Bloodstock 2 $1,010,000 $505,000 $550,000 307
Liam Howley Racing 3 $875,000 $291,667 $520,000 142
Magus Equine 3 $790,000 $263,333 $500,000 81
Mr J Ting 3 $740,000 $246,667 $260,000 99
John Foote Bloodstock 2 $735,000 $367,500 $625,000 258
Worldwide Bloodstock 2 $680,000 $340,000 $350,000 147
Forsman Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock 1 $575,000 $575,000 $575,000 166
Morgan Carter Bloodstock 1 $520,000 $520,000 $520,000 249
Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) 5 $442,500 $88,500 $150,000 8
Lucky Owners 1 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 318
Upper Bloodstock 2 $395,000 $197,500 $255,000 184
Mr F Lui 1 $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 22
SROA (Expoline) 9 $367,000 $40,778 $80,000 70
Mr E Koh / King Power / Bevan Smith Bloodstock 2 $360,000 $180,000 $280,000 178
Dungowan Racing / Waikato Bloodstock 2 $350,000 $175,000 $200,000 260
Moody Racing / Dalziel Bloodstock 2 $330,000 $165,000 $250,000 115
Mr JW Pride 2 $310,000 $155,000 $170,000 146
Tiang Kim Choi 5 $305,000 $61,000 $100,000 118
Liam Howley Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock / Bevan Smith Bloodstock 1 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 140
Bjorn Baker Racing / Clarke Bloodstock 2 $290,000 $145,000 $200,000 191
Mr WK Ting 2 $290,000 $145,000 $240,000 113
Dennis Yip Racing 1 $280,000 $280,000 $280,000 13
All Winners Thoroughbred / Busuttin Racing 1 $260,000 $260,000 $260,000 328
Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) / Donna Logan Racing Stables 3 $260,000 $86,667 $100,000 98
HY Investments 3 $250,000 $83,333 $100,000 53
Mr R Yiu 1 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 255
Mr SK Man 1 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 322
Ms MM Lui 1 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 151
John White Bloodstock 2 $240,000 $120,000 $130,000 110
Mr L Khoo Peng Ann / Isdale Racing 4 $240,000 $60,000 $120,000 238
Waller Racing / Mulcaster Bloodstock 1 $240,000 $240,000 $240,000 126
Dan Meagher Racing / Lims Stable 2 $220,000 $110,000 $150,000 168
Liam Howley Racing / Mr C Little / Andrew Williams Bloodstock 1 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 305
Mitchell Bloodstock 1 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 217
Mr CW Bor 1 $220,000 $220,000 $220,000 130
Rogerson Bloodstock 2 $220,000 $110,000 $140,000 304
Stuart Hale & Co (BAFNZ) 2 $220,000 $110,000 $210,000 33
Busuttin Racing / Group 1 Racing 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 38
Mr E Chow 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 326
Pike Racing 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 101
WW & TWG 1 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 219
Hope Racing 1 $190,000 $190,000 $190,000 211
Waikato Bloodstock 2 $190,000 $95,000 $110,000 286
Jason Ong Racing / Andrew Cambell Bloodstock 2 $185,000 $92,500 $110,000 175
Mr JGG Bary 2 $185,000 $92,500 $120,000 325
Alexander Bloodline 3 $180,000 $60,000 $70,000 158
Go Racing 1 $180,000 $180,000 $180,000 61
Taranaki Bloodstock 1 $175,000 $175,000 $175,000 57
Mick Price Racing and Breeding 1 $170,000 $170,000 $170,000 197
Paul Moroney Bloodstock / Mr M Moroney 1 $170,000 $170,000 $170,000 59
Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (BAFNZ) / OTI Racing / Annabel Neasham Racing 1 $170,000 $170,000 $170,000 329
Mr SJ Kennedy 1 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 221
Aspen Thoroughbreds 2 $160,000 $80,000 $90,000 52
John Chalmers Bloodstock 3 $160,000 $53,333 $60,000 104
Mailbag Bloodstock Pty Ltd 1 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 239
Simon Zahra Racing / Cameron Cooke Bloostock 1 $160,000 $160,000 $160,000 91
Bem 555 Pty Ltd 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 36
Dalziel Bloodstock / Mr P Moody 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 9
Julian Blaxland Bloodstock / Anthony & Sam Freedman Racing 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 267
Lindsay Park Racing 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 154
Lisa Latta Racing 2 $145,000 $72,500 $130,000 205
Equine Physio & Management / Oriental Gallop Ltd 1 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 128
Global Bloodstock 2 $140,000 $70,000 $80,000 77
Ontrack Thoroughbreds 1 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 135
Dan Meagher Racing 1 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 315
Gavin Bedggood Racing 1 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 284
Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (BAFNZ) / OTI Racing 1 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 214
Stable A3 3 $130,000 $43,333 $57,500 229
Flemington Bloodstock 3 $128,000 $42,667 $60,000 34
Mr S Gray / Wattle Bloodstock 1 $125,000 $125,000 $125,000 109
Lindsay Gough Racing 1 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 85
Mitchell Bloodstock / Annabel Neasham Racing 1 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 240
Mr MC Kent 1 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 66
Mr E Koh 2 $115,000 $57,500 $62,500 129
Mrs KD Nicholson 2 $115,000 $57,500 $60,000 172
Hi Flyer Bloodstock 1 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 308
Bevan Smith Bloodstock 1 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 303
Busuttin Racing 1 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 65
Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock 1 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 112
J & I Bloodstock 1 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 252
Mr L Khoo Peng Ann 1 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 12
Mr SA Sharrock 2 $95,000 $47,500 $65,000 223
Matt Laurie Racing 1 $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 271
Import Racing/Ciaron Maher Racing 1 $85,000 $85,000 $85,000 200
Matt Kropp Racing 2 $82,500 $41,250 $70,000 169
Kennewell Racing 1 $80,000 $80,000 $80,000 78
Cypress Point Farms 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 236
HY Cheng Racing Stable 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 192
Jack Bruce Racing / Clarke Bloodstock 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 288
Mr D Kok 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 294
Mr E Sze 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 55
New Plymouth Syndicate 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 44
R Cham 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 228
Donalds Racing Pty Ltd 1 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 227
MG Price Racing / Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (BAFNZ) 1 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 46
Mr CH Goh 1 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 67
Busuttin Racing / Clarke Bloodstock 1 $67,500 $67,500 $67,500 145
Pertab Racing 3 $67,500 $22,500 $27,500 123
Chris Rutten Bloodstock / Rogers Bloodstock 1 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 216
Mr S Dunderdale 2 $63,000 $31,500 $40,000 170
Fortuna Racing / Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) 1 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 320
Grand Syndicates / Mr P Morley 1 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 201
Mattmartin Global 1 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 309
Mr & Mrs S & K Alexander 1 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 190
Mr E Koh / King Power / Wattle Bloodstock 1 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 195
Mr KF Tay 1 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000 313
Mr Ooi Chin Chin 1 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000 312
Kaiser Chan Woh Ltd 1 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 297
Mr AM Guelfi 1 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 35
Mr B Tan 1 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 220
Richardson Racing Stables / B McCullum 1 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 296
Tartan Meadow Bloodstock 1 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 148
Mr PW Lock 1 $45,000 $45,000 $45,000 301
Simon Zahra Racing / Donald's Racing 1 $41,000 $41,000 $41,000 263
Messrs GJ & MA Old 1 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 153
Mr J Murray 1 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 68
Mr KT Myers 2 $35,000 $17,500 $25,000 69
Isdale Racing 1 $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 97
Macau Jockey Club 1 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 42
Eternity Racing 2 $29,500 $14,750 $22,000 150
Mr C Zintilis / Paul Moroney Bloodstock 1 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 156
Mr RTS Cham 1 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 208
Mr BG Black / Mr R Dawe 1 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 245
Mr WL Neo 1 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 266
Patella Bloodstock 1 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 171
Mr BG Black 1 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 321
Mr AC Forbes 1 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 119
Mr AJ Carston 1 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 138
Mr SB Hawkins 1 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 14

 

Vendors by Aggregate (as at 30 November)

Consignor Name Entries Sold Aggregate Average Top Price Top Lot
Riversley Park 43 30 $5,497,500 $183,250 $500,000 19
Ohukia Lodge 40 27 $5,027,500 $186,204 $575,000 166
Kilgravin Lodge 25 15 $2,277,500 $151,833 $550,000 307
Westbury Stud 52 37 $2,260,000 $61,081 $255,000 184
Prima Park 15 10 $1,185,000 $118,500 $280,000 178
KB Bloodstock 19 11 $1,133,500 $103,045 $250,000 322
Lilywhites Lodge 16 14 $1,081,000 $77,214 $170,000 197
Regal Farm 12 6 $973,000 $162,167 $625,000 258
Kiltannon Stables 15 5 $970,000 $194,000 $350,000 147
Riverrock Farm 12 5 $945,000 $189,000 $520,000 142
Phoenix Park 10 7 $800,000 $114,286 $230,000 218
Pertab Racing 9 6 $662,000 $110,333 $190,000 211
Woburn Farm 9 5 $547,000 $109,400 $240,000 113
Cheltenham Stables 4 2 $465,000 $232,500 $375,000 22
Curraghmore 7 4 $370,000 $92,500 $150,000 8
Trelawney Stud 4 3 $327,500 $109,167 $200,000 101
JC Thoroughbreds 5 4 $287,500 $71,875 $120,000 66
Lyndhurst Farm 1 1 $280,000 $280,000 $280,000 13
Highview 4 2 $205,000 $102,500 $150,000 154
Mana Park 2 2 $160,000 $80,000 $140,000 135
Mapperley Stud 2 2 $125,000 $62,500 $65,000 108
Ardsley Stud 5 2 $85,000 $42,500 $60,000 186
Archer Park 3 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 236
Ascot Farm 2 1 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 39
Platinum Bloodstock 1 1 $41,000 $41,000 $41,000 263
Dormello Stud 9 1 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 63
Te Keeti Bloodstock 2 0        

 

Vendors by Average (as at 30 November) (three or more sold)

Consignor Name Entries Sold Average Aggregate Top Price Top Lot
Kiltannon Stables 15 5 $194,000 $970,000 $350,000 147
Riverrock Farm 12 5 $189,000 $945,000 $520,000 142
Ohukia Lodge 40 27 $186,204 $5,027,500 $575,000 166
Riversley Park 43 30 $183,250 $5,497,500 $500,000 19
Regal Farm 12 6 $162,167 $973,000 $625,000 258
Kilgravin Lodge 25 15 $151,833 $2,277,500 $550,000 307
Prima Park 15 10 $118,500 $1,185,000 $280,000 178
Phoenix Park 10 7 $114,286 $800,000 $230,000 218
Pertab Racing 9 6 $110,333 $662,000 $190,000 211
Woburn Farm 9 5 $109,400 $547,000 $240,000 113
Trelawney Stud 4 3 $109,167 $327,500 $200,000 101
KB Bloodstock 19 11 $103,045 $1,133,500 $250,000 322
Curraghmore 7 4 $92,500 $370,000 $150,000 8
Lilywhites Lodge 16 14 $77,214 $1,081,000 $170,000 197
JC Thoroughbreds 5 4 $71,875 $287,500 $120,000 66
Westbury Stud 52 37 $61,081 $2,260,000 $255,000 184

 

Sires by Average (as at 30 November) (three or more sold)

Sire Entries Sold Average Aggregate Top Price Top Lot
Turn Me Loose 5 4 $277,500 $1,110,000 $500,000 19
Justify 4 4 $242,500 $970,000 $520,000 249
Almanzor 7 4 $230,625 $922,500 $475,000 248
Savabeel 11 6 $222,500 $1,335,000 $575,000 166
Per Incanto 12 4 $195,000 $780,000 $320,000 174
Vancouver 3 3 $168,333 $505,000 $220,000 130
Sacred Falls 7 4 $161,250 $645,000 $220,000 217
Charm Spirit 6 4 $148,125 $592,500 $230,000 218
Swiss Ace 7 5 $137,000 $685,000 $260,000 99
Embellish 7 3 $133,333 $400,000 $200,000 219
Iffraaj 10 5 $130,000 $650,000 $375,000 22
Vadamos 5 3 $120,000 $360,000 $160,000 91
Sweynesse 6 4 $118,750 $475,000 $210,000 209
Proisir 4 3 $113,333 $340,000 $200,000 326
Tarzino 11 9 $108,333 $975,000 $200,000 38
Contributer 5 4 $98,750 $395,000 $170,000 197
Tivaci 12 7 $96,429 $675,000 $180,000 61
Reliable Man 13 9 $77,500 $697,500 $130,000 110
U S Navy Flag 10 8 $73,438 $587,500 $130,000 205
Preferment 5 3 $73,333 $220,000 $75,000 288
El Roca 8 6 $68,333 $410,000 $140,000 157
Belardo 5 4 $61,250 $245,000 $110,000 308
Ocean Park 10 5 $60,500 $302,500 $67,500 145
Time Test 6 5 $59,400 $297,000 $110,000 175
Redwood 14 9 $55,222 $497,000 $140,000 304
Eminent 4 3 $45,333 $136,000 $70,000 67
Telperion 21 12 $21,458 $257,500 $75,000 44