The NYS Numbers Game
The stats and stories behind the 2016 National Yearling Sale Prices
3rd May 2016
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The stats and stories behind the 2016 National Yearling Sale Prices
“It was a very tough sale, but considering the economic climate it was very fair” – BSA CEO
Both top sellers of Day 2 of the National Yearling Sale were consigned by Varsfontein Stud
In a brisk first session of on an historic 40th anniversary of the National Yearling Sale at Germiston on Wednesday, Form Bloodstock signed for the session topper
The colourful and fascinating mini-magazine includes short articles, tributes, anecdotes and photos focussing on some of the highlights of the last four decades of chasing the dream in the sales ring
A look at the facts behind the figures at the 2016 National Yearling Sale
The name Birch is synonymous with arguably the greatest era in South Africa’s breeding history – a time when true legends like Sea Cottage, Colorado King, later the mighty Wolf Power and even later Royal Chalice ruled the turf
Ever wondered how BSA selects their National Yearling Sale candidates? We chat to NYS inspection panelist, Kerry Jack to find out.
There are no fewer than nine stallions with their first NYS yearlings on offer at the Germiston sale
He is well represented with a top class draft at next week’s National Yearling Sale, with his nine yearlings including some truly blue blooded youngsters – including a full brother to 4yo filly of the moment – Inara!
Gr1 dams and Gr1 offspring on offer at the 2016 National Yearling Sale
The South African bred former Equus Champion Sprinter Isivunguvungu made a terrific winning debut on US soil for trainer Graham Motion and confirmed his Prevagen $1million Gr1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint aspirations
The evergreen hero travelled to Vereeniging on Thursday for a 100% strike rate from two rides that saw him bring up his recordbreaking 5555th winner milestone
‘The Breeders Cup Distaff is definitely still on the cards and Beach Bomb will probably have one more race before then’ – Gaynor Rupert
It will be good news for South African racing fans that, despite a number of offers from abroad, Gerald and Karen Kalil’s multiple champion Quid Pro Quo will continue her 3yo season on African soil
