Wellington teenager has a Sale to remember
23-Feb-2010 05:09 PM NZT
Day two of the New Zealand Premier Yearling Sales in Christchurch, is not one Wellington teen Christian Giannotti is likely to forget anytime soon. On that day Lot 286, a stunning trotting-bred colt, with French connections, named Itsinthegenes, was led into the salering by Aimee Edmonds, of Motukarara, and emerged a few minutes later a saletopping heart-stopper, sold for $140,000 to Emilio and Maria Rosati of Sydney.»»»

Ken and Karen Breckon purchased Yarndley Farms on August 1, 2007 from long-time friends and owners of the farm, Sandy and Jan Yarndley. Now some two-and-a-half years later the harness racing business is thriving according to Yarndley who still works for the company in a consultancy and advisory role. »»»

Saturday February 14 saw many breeders around the country holding their collective breaths, on what would unfold over the four days of yearling sales held in Auckland and Christchurch. Many let out a sigh of relief, as horses began to sell and the figures painted a better picture than most expected. »»»

The prophets of doom and gloom who predicted the third day of the NZ Premier Yearling Sale in Christchurch would be an abject failure were silenced today as results were again better than expected.»»»

A clearance rate of 83 percent and an average of just over $25,000 ensured the second day of the PGG Wrightson Premier Yearling Sale in Christchurch today would be successful. Senior auctioneer Paul Davies said buyers endorsed the buoyant state of the industry with a positive signal of confidence that only augured well for the industry's future.»»»