Record-Breaking Trend Continues at NZB National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale
11 May 2016
The record breaking trend set during the Weanling Session of NZB’s National Weanling, Broodmare and Mixed Bloodstock Sale continued through to the Broodmare Session at Karaka today.
The overall statistics tell a heartening tale of the state of the industry with receipts for the three day Sale totalling $8,915,200, up $4,830,100 (a 118% increase) on last year with clearance at 91%. The overall median price settled 188% up at $8,000 (from $2,775 last year) with the average at $19,989 compared to last year’s $9,589.
The Broodmare Session also posted big gains on last year’s results with breeders keen to invest in the day’s offering. The highest price paid at the Sale in history was recorded when Rosemont Stud’s Anthony Mithen bid to $405,000 for Lot 464, Galaktika (NZ) (Thorn Park), the half-sister to Volkstok’n’barrell (NZ) (Tavistock) who carries the farm’s distinctive red colours. Again in foal to Tavistock (NZ) (Montjeu), Galaktika is therefore carrying a three-quarter-sibling to the triple Group One winner and was consigned for Hong Kong-based owner Dominic Li by George and Maryanne Simon’s Mana Park.
“It was Dominic’s idea to market her at this sale,” said George Simon.
“With the price she fetched it’s very satisfying - we’re all thrilled with the result.”
With Rosemont having also bought into Group One VRC Derby winner Tarzino (NZ) (Tavistock), Victoria-based visitor Mithen was at Karaka to secure more of Cambridge Stud’s exciting young sire’s blood, bidding to $100,000 for Mapperley’s Lot 411, Volksbelle (NZ) (Volksraad) who is in foal to the sire.
“With all things combined I knew Galaktika would be very popular here in this very buoyant market, but she was the mare I really wanted to take home one way or another,” said Mithen.
“We have a couple locked away to Tavistock and that is the obvious mating again this year but in time she has been bought to go to Tarzino who races in our colours.”
“We bought Volksbelle earlier in the sale and she will go to him too. Long term we’ll work out what we do with them but chances are both mares will stay in New Zealand for at least the next 12 months.”
NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook commented on what has been a week full of highlights.
“This is one of the strongest sales I’ve ever been involved with and in addition to our international buying bench it was brilliant to see our local breeders reinvesting in some quality mares.”
“I look forward to this buoyancy continuing.”
To make enquiries about any horses that were passed through the ring over the three-day Sale, contact NZB Bloodstock Sales Representative Regan Donnison on +64 21 512 466.
2016 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale - Combined Statistics
| 2016 | 2015 | |
| Aggregate | $8,915,200 | $4,085,100 |
| Average | $19,989 | $9,589 |
| Median | $8,000 | $2,775 |
| Clearance | 91% | 80% |
| Catalogued | 552 | 604 |
| Sold | 446 | 426 |
| Top Price | Lot 464 C.M Thorn Park x Volkster $405,000 | Lot 112 G.F Mastercraftsman x Queen Cha Cha $160,000 |
2016 National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale - Broodmare Statistics
| 2016 | 2015 | |
| Aggregate | $2,888,700 | $787,000 |
| Average | $17,507 | $6,148 |
| Median | $4,500 | $2,000 |
| Clearance | 91% | 77% |
| Catalogued | 201 | 187 |
| Sold | 165 | 128 |
| Top Price | Lot 464 C.M Thorn Park x Volkster $405,000 | Lot 454 Br.M O'Reilly x Lady Chanele $105,000 |
Top Lots - Combined
| Lot | Type | Name | Breeding | Vendor | Purchaser | Price |
| 464 | Ch.M | Galaktika | Thorn Park / Volkster | Mana Park | Rosemont Stud (VIC) | $405,000 |
| 263 | B.C | - | O'Reilly / Mexican Rose | Hallmark Stud | Aquis Farm (QLD) | $185,000 |
| 284 | B.C | - | Tavistock / Once More | Brighthill Farm | Ascot Farm/Ampulla Lodge (Cambridge) | $180,000 |
| 40 | B.C | - | Tavistock / Sentura | Curraghmore | Lyndhurst Farm (Cambridge) | $170,000 |
| 78 | B.C | - | Tavistock / Times Remembered | Brighthill Farm | Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (Auckland) | $155,000 |
| 209 | B.F | - | Cape Blanco / Indomitable | Mana Park | NZB as agent (Auckland) | $150,000 |
| 232 | B.C | - | Tavistock / Lamington Vegas | Curraghmore | NZB as agent (Auckland) | $140,000 |
| 199 | B.F | - | Tavistock / Head Enfilade | Brighthill Farm | NZB as agent (VIC) | $135,000 |
| 541 | BR.F | - | Savabeel / Kahurangi | Little Avondale Stud | Trelawney Stud (Cambridge) | $135,000 |
| 9 | B.F | - | I Am Invincible / Pipette | D. J. Myers | NZB as agent (Auckland) | $130,000 |
| 109 | B.C | - | So You Think / Astounded | Curraghmore | NZB as agent (Auckland) | $130,000 |
Top Lots - Broodmare
| Lot | Type | Name | Breeding | Vendor | Purchaser | Price |
| 464 | Ch.M | Galaktika | Thorn Park / Volkster | Mana Park | Rosemont Stud (VIC) | $405,000 |
| 484 | B.M | Jacquetta | Keeper / Henriette | G. A. Rogerson | Trelawney Stud (Cambridge) | $120,000 |
| 346 | B.M | Push the Boat Out | Henrythenavigator / Out of Egypt | Wentwood Grange | Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock (Cambridge) | $110,000 |
| 443 | B.M | Demure | Commands / Portrait of a Lady | Jamieson Park | GPI Trust (Auckland) | $110,000 |
| 411 | B.M | Volksbelle | Volksraad / Danbelle | Mapperley Stud Ltd | Rosemont Stud (VIC) | $100,000 |
| 461 | B.M | Flaming | Bachelor Duke / Flying Firebird | JK Farm | Glenhaven/Criterion (Matamata) | $90,000 |
| 364 | BR.M | Savanite | Savabeel / Jelignite Jen | Bradbury Park | Bruce Perry Bloodstock (Masterton) | $85,000 |
| 338 | B.M | Pink Bubbles | Pins / Madame Echezeaux | Pencarrow Stud | Mr T Stakemire (Cambridge) | $75,000 |
| 417 | BR.M | Alberton Princess | Golan / Straussbridge | Mapperley Stud Ltd | Mr G Hennessy (Matamata) | $75,000 |
| 423 | B.M | Anzali | Zabeel / Danasia | Haunui Farm | NZB as agent (NSW) | $75,000 |
Leading Purchasers by Aggregate - Combined
| Purchaser | Bought | Aggregate | Average | Top Price |
| NZB as agent (Auckland) | 145 | $2,737,150 | $18,877 | $150,000 (Lot 209) |
| Rosemont Stud (VIC) | 2 | $505,000 | $252,500 | $405,000 (Lot 464) |
| Ascot Farm/Ampulla Lodge (Cambridge) | 3 | $320,000 | $106,667 | $180,000 (Lot 284) |
| Phill Cataldo Bloodstock (Auckland) | 10 | $319,500 | $31,950 | $155,000 (Lot 78) |
| Mr PA Willetts (Auckland) | 9 | $308,500 | $34,278 | $105,000 (Lot 132) |
| Trelawney Stud (Cambridge) | 2 | $255,000 | $127,500 | $135,000 (Lot 541) |
| Aquis Farm (QLD) | 2 | $195,500 | $97,750 | $185,000 (Lot 263) |
| Lyndhurst Farm (Cambridge) | 2 | $183,000 | $91,500 | $170,000 (Lot 40) |
| GPI Trust (Auckland) | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $110,000 (Lot 443) |
| Hallmark Stud (Te Kauwhata) | 4 | $143,500 | $35,875 | $65,000 (Lot 124) |
Leading Vendor by Aggregate - Combined
| Vendor | Sold | Aggregate | Average | Top Price |
| Curraghmore | 11 | $766,000 | $69,636 | $170,000 (Lot 40) |
| Brighthill Farm | 15 | $678,200 | $45,213 | $180,000 (Lot 284) |
| D. J. Myers | 17 | $629,000 | $37,000 | $130,000 (Lot 9) |
| Mana Park | 2 | $555,000 | $277,500 | $405,000 (Lot 464) |
| Pencarrow Stud | 17 | $438,900 | $25,818 | $75,000 (Lot 338) |
| Little Avondale Stud | 34 | $424,500 | $12,485 | $135,000 (Lot 541) |
| Hallmark Stud | 7 | $358,100 | $51,157 | $185,000 (Lot 263) |
| Bradbury Park | 29 | $355,300 | $12,252 | $85,000 (Lot 364) |
| Cambria Park | 15 | $348,650 | $23,243 | $105,000 (Lot 132) |
| Mapperley Stud | 23 | $343,250 | $14,924 | $100,000 (Lot 411) |
Leading Vendor by Average (three or more sold) - Combined
| Vendor | Sold | Average | Aggregate | Top Price |
| Curraghmore | 11 | $69,636 | $766,000 | $170,000 (Lot 40) |
| Hallmark Stud | 7 | $51,157 | $358,100 | $185,000 (Lot 263) |
| Jamieson Park | 4 | $48,875 | $195,500 | $110,000 (Lot 443) |
| Brighthill Farm | 15 | $45,213 | $678,200 | $180,000 (Lot 284) |
| D. J. Myers | 17 | $37,000 | $629,000 | $130,000 (Lot 9) |
| Cambridge Stud | 5 | $36,350 | $181,750 | $67,500 (Lot 481) |
| Wentwood Grange | 6 | $32,500 | $195,000 | $110,000 (Lot 346) |
| JK Farm | 6 | $32,083 | $192,500 | $90,000 (Lot 461) |
| Timberlee Thoroughbreds | 4 | $26,750 | $107,000 | $30,000 (Lot 122) |
| Pencarrow Stud | 17 | $25,818 | $438,900 | $75,000 (Lot 338) |
Leading Sires by Average (three or more sold) - Combined
| Sire | Sold | Average | Aggregate | Top Price |
| Tavistock | 14 | $89,518 | $1,253,250 | $180,000 (Lot 284) |
| Bachelor Duke | 3 | $35,667 | $107,000 | $90,000 (Lot 461) |
| Savabeel | 7 | $34,764 | $243,350 | $135,000 (Lot 541) |
| Power | 6 | $32,000 | $192,000 | $60,000 (Lot 180) |
| Darci Brahma | 9 | $31,222 | $281,000 | $67,500 (Lot 481) |
| Rip Van Winkle | 8 | $29,219 | $233,750 | $85,000 (Lot 147) |
| Choisir | 3 | $29,000 | $87,000 | $42,500 (Lot 236) |
| Reliable Man | 8 | $29,000 | $232,000 | $75,000 (Lot 184) |
| Shamexpress* | 4 | $28,625 | $114,500 | $47,500 (Lot 254) |
| Keeper | 6 | $27,167 | $163,000 | $120,000 (Lot 484) |
*First Season Sire