New Zealand’s elite thoroughbred yearling crop will head to a physical auction at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre from 7 to 12 March and travel restrictions pose no boundaries, with yearlings in both Book 1 and Book 2 catalogues available to purchase via New Zealand Bloodstock’s online bidding platform.
NZB’s Director of Sales Danny Rolston was at the forefront of developing the virtual bidding platform and oversaw its inception at previous NZB Ready to Run Sales and National Yearling Sale Series.
“We are extremely proud of the platform which is now used by about half of our buying bench, as evidenced at the 2021 Ready to Run Sale,” he said.
“Online bidding accounted for more than 51% of lots sold, turning over more than $9.5 million remotely.
“Our prospective purchasers can once again do business with confidence, thanks to a combination of high-quality video footage and images of each yearling showcased on the NZB website, coupled with the online bidding platform’s real-time functionality and display.
“We also have a host of New Zealand-based bloodstock agents who are on-hand to inspect yearlings on behalf of purchasers who cannot physically make it to Karaka this year and welcome buyers to get in contact with a member of our team should they require any inspection notes and evaluations.”
The strong network implemented at the Karaka Sales Centre will mean that buyers logged in from around the world will not miss their chance to secure some of the best yearlings offered in the Southern Hemisphere.
Buyers are encouraged to visit bidonline.nzb.co.nz to register and verify their accounts at least 24 hours prior to the Sale, which begins at 11AM (NZT) on Monday 7 March at Karaka.
Follow the step-by-step guide to NZB’s online bidding platform here.
View the full video tutorial demonstrating how to use the online bidding platform here.
Should you require any assistance with NZB’s online bidding platform, contact support@nzb.co.nz or call +64 9 298 0055.
Phone bidding is another welcomed option for buyers, for enquiries contact Bloodstock Representatives 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.
New Zealand-based buyers and agents who can physically attend Karaka 2022 will be required to complete a buyer registration form or fill out an appointment of agent form as per normal sale protocol.
View the full Karaka 2022 catalogues online here.
IMPORTANT DATES
Vodafone New Zealand Derby Day at Ellerslie, Saturday 5 March
Book 1: Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 March, commencing 11am (NZT)
Book 2: Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 March, commencing 11am (NZT)
Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day at Ellerslie, Sunday 13 March
