The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Pinarello (NZ) (Tavistock) ran out a worthy winner of the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) after staving off the late challenge of Paternal (NZ) (Savabeel) under an inspired Leith Innes ride.
During six days of trading at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 96th National Yearling Sales, the Raptors Thoroughbred was active at the event and purchased six horses.
On 20 April, bidding for New Zealand Bloodstock‘s 2022 National Online Yearling Sale concluded
On 12 March 2022, the six days of trading at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 96th National Yearling Sales ended at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre.
New Zealand has provided an invaluable resource for decades when it comes to quality bloodstock – and its record is as strong today as it has ever been.
Spirited bidding concluded New Zealand Bloodstock’s 96th National Yearling Sales Series, with a competitive buying bench bringing three days of trading in Book 2 to a close.
After an electric three days of selling during Book 1 of Karaka 2022, the final aggregate reached $63,127,500, up 24% on last year’s results. The average climbed to $146,808, while the median closed at $100,000 and the clearance rate rose to 77%.
