Breeding & Racing Magazine

NZB Select Yearlings Final Average up 0.8%

Overall at the conclusion of the 3-Day Select Section of the NZ Bloodstock National Sales series, 415 yearlings had sold for NZ$19,114,500 (up fractionally on last year's 418 sold for NZ$19,107,000). The final average of $46,059 was up 0.8% (last year NZ$45,711) though the final median of $35,000 was down 10.3% (last year NZ$39,000). The clearance rate also improved marginally to 74% (last year 73%). NZB co-managing director commented: "To have exceeded last year's aggregate & average while maintaining a stronger clearance rate is a great result. Selling felt solid right throughout the 3 days with a good number of international buyers staying on (after last week's Premier Sale) to compete with the locals."