Fireworks Closes Out Ready to Run Sale

Lot 258 (Capitalist x Sabrina) purchased for $625,000. Photo: Trish Dunell

Tremendous results were achieved at the conclusion of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale, confirming the confidence buyers have in kiwi educated and prepared two-year-olds.

The momentum increased off the back of Day One’s results, which saw a buoyant market strengthened throughout the second day of trading.

“At the end of the first day I was satisfied, and at the end of Day Two I was ecstatic,” commented NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook.

“Today we witnessed one of the greatest Ready to Run Sale days that I’ve ever been involved with in my 30 years.

“To average over $135,000 with an 83% clearance rate on Day Two is phenomenal for a two-year-old sale.

“It was great to have all of our international friends back with us on the grounds, which created an electric atmosphere in the sale ring.

“It was a sale of two halves, which seems to happen each year but we couldn’t be more thrilled by what was achieved today,” he said.

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.

“He is doing well in Hong Kong so far (Capitalist). They (owners) are keen on the stallion and were happy to buy him,” said Foote.

“He is a beautiful horse and breezed well. He is by a proven stallion and had everything that you want for Hong Kong at the moment.

“I certainly did what I was told,” he said.

Shane Crawford of Regal Farm was overjoyed with the result, he prepared the colt at his Waikato-based operation after pinhooking him as a yearling.

“He is just an awesome horse. I knew from day one when I first put a leg over him that he was special.”

“We are very happy and relieved by the result.”

Bloodstock agent Andrew Williams secured the second highlight on Day Two purchasing Lot 307, a Hellbent colt out of Title Holder (Magic Albert). The colt was offered by Eion Kemp of Kilgravin Lodge.

Williams joined forces with Champion trainer Jamie Richards, securing five lots for a total spend of $1,375,000 and topping the leading purchaser by aggregate table.

Williams also purchased with the likes of Andrew Forsman, Colin Little, Liam Howley and Bevan Smith.

“I think it’s hard to ignore what New Zealand horses are doing in Australia, they seem to be competing on the biggest days and competing fiercely.”

“I think the kiwi vendors deserve the results. They take the risk, they buy good horses and bring them back to this market, which is a clear reference to the quality we saw today.

“They’re just bloody good horses.

“The Australian buyers will be here in droves in January and there’s a bit of excitement walking around knowing that.”

Sam and Hana Beatson of Riversley Park secured the leading vendor by aggregate title for the sixth consecutive year, selling 27 juveniles for $5,192,500 and averaging $192,315.

Sam Beatson commented on the outstanding sale results.

“We’re very happy with the pinhooks and for the clients that trusted us with their horses.”

“The Sale was strong on the second day. We did have some great results on the first day and we’re still doing business now.”

“If we’re all doing it and doing it well, everyone’s happy and everyone goes back and buys more horses at the yearling sales.”

Jamie and Chanel Beatson of Ohukia Lodge followed closely behind, selling 26 lots for a total of $4,927,500, while averaging $189,519.

Mark and Lorraine Forbes of Kiltannon Stables claimed the leading vendor by average title, after five two-year-olds were purchased for an average of $194,000, including a top price of $350,000.

Demand was strong for emerging sires with Justify, Turn Me Loose and Almanzor securing the top places on the leading sires by average table, with champion sire Savabeel in fourth.

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

Catch all of the Ready to Run Sale highlights on NZB’s Sale TV channel here.

Attention now turns to Karaka 2023, with the online catalogue being released early next week.

2022 Ready to Run Sale Statistics

 2022 Ready to Run Sale2021 Ready to Run Sale (Virtual)2020 Ready to Run Sale2019 Ready to Run Sale
Aggregate$25,186,000$20,547,000$17,639,500$23,585,500
Average$129,159$121,580$95,349$91,772
Median$80,000$80,000$60,000$60,000
Clearance76%66%77%74%
Catalogued329322311414
Offered257256240348
Sold195169185257
Top LotLot 258 $625,000 Capitalist – Sebrina (Ch.C)Lot 107 $640,000 Savabeel – Etiquette (Br.C)Lot 298 $700,000 (B.C) Savabeel – Miss OpulenceLot 375 $550,000 (Br.C) Shamus Award – Exchanges

Top Lots

LotTypeBreedingVendorPurchaserPrice
258CH.CCapitalist – SebringaRegal FarmJohn Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong)$625,000
166BR.CSavabeel / MaxmaraOhukia LodgeForsman Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Waikato)$575,000
307B.CHellbent / Title HolderKilgravin LodgeAndrew Williams Bloodstock (Hong Kong)$550,000
142BR.CNo Nay Never / La CicciolinaRiverrock FarmLiam Howley Racing (Victoria)$520,000
249Ch.CJustify / Santa ClaraOhukia LodgeMorgan Carter Bloodstock (Hong Kong)$520,000
19B.CTurn Me Loose / AypebeRiversley ParkMr R Fownes (Hong Kong)$500,000
81B.CExceed and Excel / EpitomiseRiversley ParkMagus Equine (Hong Kong)$500,000
248BR.GAlmanzor / SalkantayOhukia LodgeJamie Richards Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Hong Kong)$475,000
231B.CDeep Field / Ra Ra EpicRiversley ParkAndrew Williams Bloodstock (Hong Kong)$460,000
318Ch.CRussian Revolution / ViraniOhukia LodgeLucky Owners (New South Wales)$400,000

Leading Purchasers by Aggregate

PurchaserBoughtAggregateAverageTop PriceTop Lot
Jamie Richards Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Hong Kong)5$1,375,000$275,000$475,000248
Mr R Fownes (Hong Kong)4$1,135,000$283,750$500,00019
Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Hong Kong)2$1,010,000$505,000$550,000307
Liam Howley Racing (Victoria)3$875,000$291,667$520,000142
Magus Equine (Hong Kong)3$790,000$263,333$500,00081
Mr J Ting (Hong Kong)3$740,000$246,667$260,00099
John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong)2$735,000$367,500$625,000258
Worldwide Bloodstock (Hong Kong)2$680,000$340,000$350,000147
Forsman Racing / Andrew Williams Bloodstock (Waikato)1$575,000$575,000$575,000166
Morgan Carter Bloodstock (Hong Kong)1$520,000$520,000$520,000249
Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ)5$442,500$88,500$150,0008
Lucky Owners1$400,000$400,000$400,000318
Upper Bloodstock2$395,000$197,500$255,000184
Mr F Lui1$375,000$375,000$375,00022
SROA (Expoline)9$367,000$40,778$80,00070

Leading Vendors by Aggregate

VendorEntriesSoldAggregateAverageTop PriceTop Lot
Riversley Park4327$5,192,500$192,315$500,00019
Ohukia Lodge4026$4,927,500$189,519$575,000166
Westbury Stud5235$2,203,000$62,943$255,000184
Kilgravin Lodge2514$2,127,500$151,964$550,000307
Prima Park1510$1,185,000$118,500$280,000178
KB Bloodstock1911$1,133,500$103,045$250,000322
Lilywhites Lodge1613$1,031,000$79,308$170,000197
Regal Farm126$973,000$162,167$625,000258
Kiltannon Stables155$970,000$194,000$350,000147
Riverrock Farm125$945,000$189,000$520,000142

Leading Vendors by Average (three or more sold)

VendorEntriesSoldAverageAggregateTop PriceTop Lot
Kiltannon Stables155$194,000$970,000$350,000147
Riversley Park4327$192,315$5,192,500$500,00019
Ohukia Lodge4026$189,519$4,927,500$575,000166
Riverrock Farm125$189,000$945,000$520,000142
Regal Farm126$162,167$973,000$625,000258
Kilgravin Lodge2514$151,964$2,127,500$550,000307
Woburn Farm94$131,250$525,000$240,000113
Prima Park1510$118,500$1,185,000$280,000178
Phoenix Park107$114,286$800,000$230,000218
Pertab Racing96$110,333$662,000$190,000211
Trelawney Stud43$109,167$327,500$200,000101
KB Bloodstock1911$103,045$1,133,500$250,000322

Leading Sires by Average (three or more sold)

SireEntriesSoldAverageAggregateTop PriceTop Lot
Justify43$290,000$870,000$520,000249
Turn Me Loose54$277,500$1,110,000$500,00019
Almanzor74$230,625$922,500$475,000248
Savabeel116$222,500$1,335,000$575,000166
Per Incanto123$210,000$630,000$320,000174
Vancouver33$168,333$505,000$220,000130
Sacred Falls74$161,250$645,000$220,000217
Iffraaj104$150,000$600,000$375,00022
Charm Spirit64$148,125$592,500$230,000218
Swiss Ace75$137,000$685,000$260,00099
Embellish73$133,333$400,000$200,000219
Vadamos53$120,000$360,000$160,00091
Sweynesse64$118,750$475,000$210,000209
Proisir43$113,333$340,000$200,000326
Tarzino119$108,333$975,000$200,00038