Solid Start to 2021 NZB National Yearling Sale

Having accepted earlier in the week that a 10 percent decrease on last year’s average would be a pleasing result given no international buyers would be at the 2021 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales Series due to COVID, NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook commented after the conclusion of Day 1, “It was great to see confidence from the domestic market with a number of trainers, syndicators and buyers coming out strong on the first day.” He added, “It was also great to see the amount of participation on our online bidding platform, with 41% of the yearlings offered today receiving online bids.” At the conclusion of Day 1, leading buyer David Ellis (CNZM) was in high spirits after purchasing 12 lots for a total spend of $2,540,000 including the two top lots for his Te Akau stable (see below separate items). Renowned New Zealand-based trainer Graeme Rogerson was also active throughout Day One, purchasing seven lots for a total turnover of $1,290,000. A spread of domestic and international sires were in demand, with Savabeel, Iffraaj and Pierro all featuring prominently in the early leaderboards. First season sire Almanzor leads the freshman table with 21 lots sold for an average of $151,429. View the full results here. Day 2 selling begins at 11am Australian Eastern Summer Time.