Twin Pines Tender Closing Today

New Zealand Bloodstock would like to remind all prospective buyers that tenders close today for the six Twin Pines mares (see below) withdrawn from Friday's Spring Bloodstock Sale due to the proximity of their foaling dates.

Official Tender Documents (click here) must be received by James Jennings (james.jennings@nzb.co.nz) by 5pm today.

Tender details as follows:

New Zealand Bloodstock invites prospective buyers to submit a tender on any of the Lots listed below in lieu of these horses being offered for sale through the ring on Friday 25 September.

All tenders shall be presented to New Zealand Bloodstock Auction Manager James Jennings by 5pm on Tuesday 29 September. Such date and time shall be deemed 'fall of the hammer' under the Conditions of Sale. Horses are being offered on an unreserved basis and the highest tender will secure the Lot in each case.� All tenders must be made unconditionally.

A vet certificate confirming that the broodmare is insurable is available for viewing at New Zealand Bloodstock for each Lot. Prospective buyers should obtain a copy of the certificate and undertake all other inspections and enquiries as they deem necessary before submitting a tender.

In all other cases the sale will be governed by New Zealand Bloodstock's Conditions of Sale as published in its 2009 Karaka Spring Bloodstock Sale catalogue.

The Vendor reserves the right to withdraw any Lot from sale by tender at any time.

Lots Available by Tender

Lot 2 - La Luciole (Last Tycoon) - Served by Ekraar, LSD 20/10/2008 (AUCKLAND)

Lot 9 - Redoute's Belle (Redoute's Choice) - Foaled a colt foal by Mr. Nancho on 19/9/2009 but the foal is unfit to travel (MATAMATA).

Lot 17 - Bump (Canny Lad) - Served by Cecconi, LSD 18/10/2008 (AUCKLAND).

Lot 20 - Creme Brulee (Catbird) - Served by Postponed 26/10/2008 (AUCKLAND).

Lot 21 - Dane Beauty (Danzero) - Served by Red Clubs, LSD 5/10/2008 (MATAMATA).

Lot 24 - Kapin Hand (Kaapstad) - Served by Great Britain, LSD 9/10/2008 (MATAMATA).

For inspections contact:

AUCKLAND:� Stoney Bridge Karaka's Simon Quinter (021 403 341) or Linda Campbell (021 348 990).

MATAMATA:� Stoney Bridge Waikato's Tony Mudgway on 021 403 972.

Enquiries:

Nick Hawken, Grant Thornton Auckland Limited.� Phone: 64 9 308 2570