Ellis snaps up Snitzel colt as buoyant trade continues at Karaka
A Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice) colt topped day two of the New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) Karaka Yearling Sale yesterday but it was the continuing demand for well-bred fillies that brought the second session to a crescendo. After the sister to Prowess (Proisir) and Japanese Emperor (Satono Aladdin) sold for $1.9 million and $900,000 respectively on Sunday,... Read More
Richards trumps his old boss
Hong Kong trainer and new father Jamie Richards also made his mark on day one, outlasting his former boss, Te Akau principal David Ellis, for a well-credentialed Zoustar (Northern Meteor) colt, whom he bought for $725,000. Working with agent and fellow expat Kiwi Andrew Williams, Richards revealed the Elsdon Park-bred and sold yearling, who is... Read More
International pedigrees come to the fore
Pencarrow Stud’s Sir Peter Vela, the owner of NZB, also received just reward for his investment at the high-end of the market, selling a Super Seth (Dundeel) colt with a “stallion’s pedigree” for $700,000 and a son of Juddmonte’s Kingman (Invincible Spirit) for $650,000. The colts were bought by Patella Bloodstock’s Mike Kneebone and Boomer... Read More
Mulcaster raises stakes for Japanese Emperor’s sister
Guy Mulcaster might have missed out of the session-topping filly, but he was still active on day one, buying four horses inside the two hours of day one, before putting his disappointment aside to purchase the sister to Group 1-placed Japanese Emperor (Satono Aladdin) for $900,000. The Kiwi agent’s tally in partnership with premier Sydney... Read More
Landmark Karaka result for Hallmark
Bakers celebrate $1.6 million sale as Prowess’ sister sets tone on day one A record $30 million changed hands at Karaka during yesterday’s opening session of the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale and the sister to Prowess (Proisir) was the biggest contributor to the company’s highest ever single day’s trade when she sold for $1.6... Read More
Victor The Winner snares Centenary Sprint Cup
Victor The Winner (Toronado) could embark on an ambitious overseas campaign after the lightly raced speedster upstaged decorated opposition, including Lucky Sweynesse (Sweynesse) and Wellington (All Too Hard), with convincing victory in the Centenary Sprint Cup (Gr 1, 1200m) at Sha Tin yesterday. Jumping from barrier 10, the 37-1 chance forged straight to the lead... Read More