Demand for proven sire Proisir was evident on Day Two of NZB’s Karaka 2024 Book 2 Sale, which saw 170 yearlings go under the hammer.
The top lot of the day was knocked down to the successful combination of Ballymore Stables, Paul Moroney and Catheryne Bruggeman for $170,000.
Lot 896, the daughter of Rich Hill Stud’s sire Proisir out of Northern Meteor mare Polson caught trainer Mike Moroney’s eye based on the similarities to a proven performer in their stable.
“She is very similar to Coeur Volante,” Moroney said.
“From the time I saw her and watched her walk up, she just reminded me so much of her in colour and the whole lot.
“It’s a good filly family and we thought she was the right one for us.”
Palmerston North-based operation Beckam Equine sold another highlight of the day in Lot 944. The filly, also by Proisir, sold for $150,000 to the bid of TAB Karaka Millions 3YO-winning trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood.
Beckam Equine’s Anne Goldsbury was over the moon with the small operation’s result.
“She had a lot of interest and she’s a lovely filly. We were expecting her to do reasonably well but not that well.”
“She’ll get every chance at Kingsclere Stables, and we are delighted for the owners.”
Emerging sire Ardrossan was also in hot demand today, with Lot 907 being snapped up by Benner Racing for $165,000 from Landsdowne Park’s draft.
“He looks like a Karaka Millions runner type,” commented Landsdowne Park’s principle Dave Duley.
“Johno Benner bought a nice horse. We were lucky to offer four lovely Ardrossan’s throughout the Sale.
“We have had a good run in Book 1 and Book 2 so far, we are very happy.”
The final session of Book 2 gets underway at Karaka on Friday from 11am (NZT) where lots 971 to 1125 go under the hammer.
To enquire about Passed Lots contact Patrick Cunningham on +64 21 181 5898 or email Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz, or Andrew Buick on +64 27 555 0640 or email Andrew.Buick@nzb.co.nz.
View the full Book 2 results and online catalogue here.
Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Book 2 online.
Karaka 2024: Book 2, Day Two Statistics (at end of selling)
| 2024 BOOK 2, DAY ONE & TWO | 2023 BOOK 2, DAY ONE & TWO | 2022 BOOK 2, DAY ONE & TWO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGGREGATE | $6,591,500 | $7,843,000 | $6,667,500 |
| AVERAGE | $43,652 | $42,395 | $38,991 |
| MEDIAN | $35,000 | $32,500 | $30,000 |
| CLEARANCE | 63% | 70% | 63% |
| CATALOGUED | 288 | 306 | 324 |
| SOLD | 151 | 185 | 171 |
| TOP LOT | Lot 790 Time Test - Kerre (Br.C) $220,000 | Lot 789 Proisir - Harriet Wilson (G.C) $180,000 | Lot 954 Turn Me Loose - Nightofpassion (Br.F) $220,000 |
Karaka 2024: Book 2, Day Two Top Lots
| LOT | SIRE | DAM | SEX | VENDOR | BUYER | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0896 | Proisir | Polson | Filly | Rich Hill Stud | Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney Bloodstock / Catheryne Bruggeman (Waikato) | $170,000 |
| 0907 | Ardrossan | Pwerfect | Colt | Landsdowne Park Ltd | Benner Racing Ltd (Manawatu-Whanganui) | $165,000 |
| 0944 | Proisir | Sentito | Filly | Beckam Equine | Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood (Waikato) | $150,000 |
| 0935 | Ace High | Savasong | Colt | Seaton Park Ltd | Kasa Bloodstock Ltd (Waikato) | $140,000 |
| 0892 | El Roca | Phoenix | Colt | Westbury Stud | Ms R Carter (Auckland) | $130,000 |
| 0815 | Grunt | Little Rock | Filly | Brighthill Farm | Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) (Te Akau) | $120,000 |
| 0941 | Yes Yes Yes | Search Approach | Colt | Wentwood Grange | Ballymore Stables / Paul Moroney Bloodstock / Catheryne Bruggeman (Waikato) | $115,000 |
| 0876 | Wrote | O'sabrina | Colt | Highview | Smiley Chan Racing Stable Pty Ltd (Victoria) | $110,000 |
| 0950 | Shocking | Sheema | Colt | Rich Hill Stud | Andrew Campbell Bloodstock / T Heptinstall / Michael Hickmott Bloodstock (Manawatu-Whanganui) | $110,000 |
| 0846 | War Decree | Miss Foxy Gal | Colt | Inglewood Stud | Mr AJ Carston (Canterbury) | $100,000 |
