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Aggregate, average and median all show significant gains on 2020 figures
When the second and final day of the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale concluded on Thursday, significant gains in aggregate, average and median were recorded, with the average up 28 per cent and the median rising 33 per cent. For 16 more juveniles sold, the aggregate rose 16 per cent to NZ$20,547,000.
NZB's Managing Director Andrew Seabrook was jubilant over the efforts of the auction house, consignors and agents.
"This is a culmination of a huge effort from all industry participants," he said.
"The consignors provided an exceptional level of service this year, not only with the standard of preparation but also the quality of their marketing via social media and other channels.
"The kiwi agents also made their presence felt by going above and beyond to assist clients both domestically and from afar.
"I am immensely proud of our team at NZB, with all the work they have put in behind the scenes to make the sale happen.
"I think what we have achieved with no international buyers on the grounds, and no horses physically present is phenomenal and I couldn't be more pleased by what has been accomplished over the last two days," Seabrook said.
The 2021 edition of the sale saw 37 two-year-olds sell over the $200,000 threshold, in comparison to 25 in 2020 and 30 in 2019.
The highlight of day two came via NZB's online bidding platform, which served for another solid day of trading accounting for 51 per cent of lots sold and turning over more than NZ$9.5 million remotely.
For the fifth consecutive year, Sam and Hana Beatson and their team at Riversley Park claimed their throne as the leading consignor by aggregate, selling NZ$4,657,500 worth of two-year-old stock.
"We're very proud, it was a bit unexpected this year but to pull that off again it was great," commented Sam Beatson. "It's all about doing the best for your clients and the horses, and if you can get a good average and top the sale then that's a bonus."
Regal Farm topped the leading consignor by average table, selling three horses for an average price of NZ$213,333.
