The top price on the opening day of the premier yearling sale
in Christchurch yesterday was $85,000 for a Christian
Cullen-San Sophia colt.
The colt offered by Platinum Breeding Ltd, of Christchurch,
was bought by Cran Dalgety, the West Melton trainer.
San Sophia is an Artsplace mare with a mile record of 1.52.6
in a time trial as a 2yr-old.
It is her third foal.
Her first foal, San Rafaella, has qualified.
The average price was about $22,000 yesterday, down $3500 on
last year.
The clearance rate was 73%.
"There was a lack of outstanding types and this was indicated
by the few purchases by leading buyers," Rachel Deegan, a
spokeswoman for the auctioneers, PGG Wrightson, said.
The Barry Purdon-Scott Phelan stable paid $75,000 for a colt
by Live Or Die from Silksngems, the dam of Motu Crusader and
Motu Treasure.
Mark Purdon paid $70,000 for a Bettor's Delight-Tosca Hanover
colt.
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