Due to demand, breeders will again have the opportunity to offer quality broodmares in a stand-alone online breeding stock sale on Gavelhouse Plus in the lead up to the season.

Entries for stallion shares and nominations will also be accepted for the showcase which will run from 28th June to 12th July.

“In our seven years of operation there has always been a flurry of activity around breeding stock in July and good prices fetched as breeders look to finalise their plans for the season,” said gavelhouse.com General Manager Haylie Martin.

“We firmly believe this sale still has its place in the calendar for those that are logistically unable to make New Zealand Bloodstock’s breeding stock sale in June. We already have a stakes-winner in foal to Proisir confirmed.

“The bloodstock team from New Zealand Bloodstock are on board to inspect the lots and help provide notes to buyers and we are looking forward to another successful sale.”

Key dates:

· Open for entries directly on Gavelhouse Plus on Tuesday 20th June.

· Entries close Monday 26th June at 10pm.

· Catalogue launch Wednesday 28th June.

· Bidding opens Friday 7th July.

· Bidding ends Wednesday 12th July.

The sale’s entry fee will remain at $400 + GST and commission will be 5% with no pass in fees.

Last year’s auction boasted 81 Lots and a top price of $105,000 for one of the darlings of the Southern racing scene Dee and Gee while the year prior Yearn topped the sale at $195,000.

If you have any questions regarding the sale contact the gavelhouse.com team via 09 296 4436 or email Haylie Martin haylie@gavelhouse.com or Patrick Cunningham patrick@gavelhouse.com