by Bruce Perry | Dec 13, 2020 | News
Whimsical – 1st Gr.3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes
Whimsical ran a superb race in the Gr.3 Manawatu Racing Club Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes on Saturday to come home with her first black type win on just her third start. Taking the lead with 150m to run Whimsical came away winning by three quarters of a length after what was a great battle down the straight with Love For All.
The stunning Savabeel filly is raced by JML Bloodstock and Dame Lowell Goddard. She is now the 10th black type Savabeel filly to have run
in JML Bloodstock’s, Lib Petagna’s colours. Whimsical was purchased from the 2019 NZB Yearling Sale out of Little Avondale’s draft. Out of the Redoute’s Choice mare Chanel’s Choice who is a half-sister to the Coolmore Classic Gr.1 winning Steps In Time.
Whimsical will now have a well deserved break before carrying on her campaign in which will hopefully lead her through to the Australian Oaks.
Bruce Perry Bloodstock also had an exciting Sunday evening with Rattan running 3rd in the Gr.1 HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint. The Savabeel gelding who was purchased at the 2015 NZB Yearling Sale for Mr Wong has now won over NZ$3.8million.
by Bruce Perry | Nov 22, 2020 | News
The 2020 Ready To Run at Karaka was a huge success for vendors last week, with the sale being much stronger than initially was anticipated. With a clearance rate of 77% and average spend at $95,349, it was nice to see some lit up faces around the complex in what’s been a tough year for the industry.
Lot 305 Tavistock x Mourasana Colt
BP Bloodstock was in attendance where we ended up being underbidders on a number of lots but were able to secure three great types. Lot 132 for Kris Lees Racing, the Tarzino x Alta Floresta filly from Westbury Stud. We also were able to secure lots 274 a Dundeel x Lodore Falls colt from Lyndhurst Farm and 305, the Tavistock x Mourasana colt from Curraghmore. These were both for Sam Kelt who has made an exciting return to the industry. We wish him all the success in the future with these two cracking colts who are being trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott.
by Bruce Perry | Oct 14, 2020 | News
Over the last few weeks we have attended both the Taupo Inglis breeze ups and on farm inspections of the NZ horses heading to Sydney to be sold in the RTR sale on October 20.
Two horses ready to breeze up at Taupo
On Monday and Tuesday we were present at Te Rapa for the NZB RTR breeze ups in preparation for the sale which is being held at Karaka on November 18 & 19. Through all of the inspections we witnessed some very nice young horses who are bound to have a bright racing career. There were a number that stood out that should have strong appeal for Australian and Hong Kong buyers. We were very impressed with the preparation of the New Zealand vendors who have done an amazing job.
For any buyers wanting some assistance we would be more than willing to help. We will be onsite at Karaka in November for final inspections before the horses go through the ring.
by Bruce Perry | Sep 17, 2020 | News
With the end of the year fast approaching, the 2020 Inglis Ready To Run is just around the corner, followed by the NZB Ready To Run. We will be attending the upcoming breeze ups both in Taupo (W Inglis) and at Te Rapa (Karaka) so for any buyers wanting assistance please let us know so we can make a particular to fully inspect any lots that may be of interest.
With the Karaka Yearling sale now confirmed for January, planning stages on how to approach the 2021 sales series has begun. We will be working hard to give potential buyers a good indication of what’s going to be on offer. We have already inspected close to 150 yearlings that are destined for the various yearling sales and it is our intention to inspect these and the majority of the others in December so we are in a position to give potential buyers an early heads up on what is on offer. Final inspections will be made at the Karaka complex during the lead to the sales.
Unfortunately, unless border restrictions suddenly change before January we will not be able to attend the Magic Millions or Inglis Classic yearling sales but will be doing considerable work on their pedigrees, photos and video’s in order to assist our clients. Should the border restrictions remain in place it is still our intention to get to the Melbourne Premier and stay on for the Inglis Easter Premier Yearling Sale.
by Bruce Perry | Aug 24, 2020 | News
Some wonderful results came out of Australia after a big weekend of racing. It was exciting to see Star Of The Seas (half-brother to Gr 1 winning Spieth) running a great second fresh up in the Gr 1 2020 Winx Stakes over 1400m. Bruce purchased his dam Stella Livia on behalf of Brent and Cherry Taylor back in 2007 at the Tattersalls December Mare sale for 50,000gns.The race was won by the outstanding Verry Elleegant who is by Zed. Zed was a BPB yearling purchase and was subsequently syndicated to stand at stud by Bruce.
Zaniah (Zoustar x Listen Here)
The Deep Field and Shooting To Win three-quarter sister, Zaniah, ran an amazing race on Saturday only to be beaten by a nose in a riveting photo finish in the Gr 3 Toy Show Handicap at Randwick. Trainer Kris Lees was very delighted with her effort but understandably gutted she couldn’t quite get up. Lees said she has pulled up really well and benefited hugely from the improved track conditions as really struggled on the heavy going in previous starts. Zaniah’s next assignment is likely to be the Gr 2 Sheraco Stakes over 1200m at Rosehill on the 12th of September. She is likely to come up again against stable mate Evalina who is also owned by Lib Petagna. Evalina pleased connections with her return to Australia in the Gr 3 Toy Show Handicap on Saturday as she is expected to take plenty of improvement from it. It was her first run since February when campaigning in New Zealand, during which was a listed winner and Gr 1 placed.
Midland (Brazen Beau x Pouter)
Midland, the 3 year-old colt by Brazen Beau, had a convincing three and a half length win at Taree on Sunday for trainer Kris Lees. He is a colt who has plenty of improvement in him mentally and physically and the plan at this stage will be to take him on quietly with maybe two more runs this campaign. The focus will be on the good later summer and autumn 3yo races in Sydney. Midland is definitely an exciting one to watch.
