The 2010 NYS stunned yielded excellent results amongst the current economic conditions. The aggregate of R160 million was an improvement of 4.5% on last year’s aggregate while the average price of R326 378, also up 5.5% on last year’s R309 313.
Klawervlei Stud enjoyed an exceptional sale from the 24 lots on offer which averaged well above the sale average at R399 000. The stud aggregate totalled R9 985 000..
Top stud price was knocked down to John freeman who purchased the Australian bred Dansili colt out of Sherema for R1,2m (lot 496). Champion trainer Charles Laird secured Second Tycoon (lot 574). A colt by Captain Al out of the multiple stakes placed mare Tycoon Rosita for R1m.
Another notable purchase was lot 426, the well bred son of Royal Applause out of Polar Charge, which was knocked down to trainer Muis Roberts for R725 000.
Captain Al continued to impress with an average of R364 231 from his 26 progeny on offer while National Emblem was as consistent with an average of R293 438 from his 16 carded entries.
The Sale again received tremendous support from a strong contingent of international buyers representing the UK, Ireland, Dubai, France, the USA, China, Hong Kong and even Russia.
BloodStock SA’s CEO, Jan Naude, described the turnover as “quite extraordinary considering the recessionary times”. He added: “The depth of quality among the yearlings reflected our breeders’ commitment to excellence. To have an existing top price bettered twice during a three-day period says it all. BSA are proud to have conducted this Sale and we know we can look forward to even better things to come!”
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Lot 496 - Dansili colt out of Sherema
Lot 426 - Royal Applause out of Polar Charge
Lot 574 - Second Tycoon
Record breaking price – lot 127
Geoff Woodruff went to R4-million to secure a Highlands Farm-bred Jet Master colt from the Al Mufti mare Divine Nymph
