JJ Flash 2,136 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Great to see some real innovation from the new firm as they introduce some real professionalism into the Standardbred Sales. Online viewing of the sale has been a revelation compared to years gone by Lots more incentives to buy a horse especially the fillies payback schedule. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks for reminder, just saw lot 73 go for 140K. Wrightsons did the game no real favors with their amateurish sales IMHO so NZBS should assist all parties given their credit initiatives kilcoyne 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,136 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 The sale seems to be going ok, Nice to see Rogie active again and also saw Sir Peter Vela shell out 40K for one as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash 2,136 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 At the close of trading, 100 Lots were sold for an aggregate of $4,675,000 with 30 less horses catalogued than in 2018. The clearance rate was a healthy 73% with the average and median both reaching an all-time high of $46,750 (up 38% on 2018) and $34,000 (up 46% on 2018) respectively. “I’m very pleased for our first foray into the Standardbred Sales,” commented NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook. “At the end of the first day of selling, feedback from buyers has been positive and it shows in the results. “The atmosphere has been very encouraging and the clearance will climb over the coming days.” Feed back suggests a lot of happy customers on both sides of the fence.I see our resident trainer TV was active , good on you Iraklis, john legend and Thejanitor 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john legend 744 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 yes a great improvement from the 1 set camera days. A minor improvement could be a pedigree expert to "flesh out" the great points including crosses of gold etc. in harness racing . lack of in depth knowledge very evident. (understandable from Auctioneers expert in thoroughbreds) but really congratulations in order. Iraklis and Newmarket RC 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga 194 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, john legend said: yes a great improvement from the 1 set camera days. A minor improvement could be a pedigree expert to "flesh out" the great points including crosses of gold etc. in harness racing . lack of in depth knowledge very evident. (understandable from Auctioneers expert in thoroughbreds) but really congratulations in order. The old firm used to "flesh out" the pedigree a little too much in my opinion, causing the sale to seemingly drag on ..... I think yesterday had a good balance and was a great watch - so much so I might just take some time off and watch the southern effort. Newmarket RC 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket RC 209 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, john legend said: yes a great improvement from the 1 set camera days. A minor improvement could be a pedigree expert to "flesh out" the great points including crosses of gold etc. in harness racing . lack of in depth knowledge very evident. (understandable from Auctioneers expert in thoroughbreds) but really congratulations in order. I found the whole presentation to be far more professional that the old firm. The auctioneers were 20 times better than the stock agents used by PGG Wrightson in years gone by and buyers should know their pedigrees before purchasing. Anybody miss Paul Davies, i thought not!! Rusty, john legend and kilcoyne 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga 194 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Newmarket RC said: I found the whole presentation to be far more professional that the old firm. The auctioneers were 20 times better than the stock agents used by PGG Wrightson in years gone by and buyers should know their pedigrees before purchasing. Anybody miss Paul Davies, i thought not!! Nor Steve Davis ..... he used to annoy me - still does to be fair! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket RC 209 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 46 minutes ago, Taku Umanga said: Nor Steve Davis ..... he used to annoy me - still does to be fair! Interesting comment Taku, he is considered the best NZ auctioneer both locally and offshore. Most vendors i have met hope he sells their horses as he gets the most out of buyers according to them. As they say though, each to their own. Auctions find the level of willing buyer/seller naturally, its just that some on the rostrum are better at it than others. napier 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taku Umanga 194 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 50 minutes ago, Newmarket RC said: Interesting comment Taku, he is considered the best NZ auctioneer both locally and offshore. Most vendors i have met hope he sells their horses as he gets the most out of buyers according to them. As they say though, each to their own. Auctions find the level of willing buyer/seller naturally, its just that some on the rostrum are better at it than others. We had "words" when he took bids off me when I wasn't bidding a few years back .... the bid spotter I was working with couldn't understand it either. john legend 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Taku Umanga said: We had "words" when he took bids off me when I wasn't bidding a few years back .... the bid spotter I was working with couldn't understand it either. Funny that similar thing happened to me one time. Kerry S soon put him right as i was talking to him at the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stables 577 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 When was the last time you actually put your hand in your pocket and bought one FTM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 1,099 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 Definitely a change for the better and I'm sure having them on their own the trotters are selling better than previously. Stats will be interesting. I would just like to see more of the horses in the ring and less of the auctioneers. Easy to hear how the bidding is going. It's about the horses, not the auctioneer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Stables said: When was the last time you actually put your hand in your pocket and bought one FTM Please don't be offended if I ignore you now and in the future. It's just that you deserve it based on your posts of late. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stables 577 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 Is that what you call ignoring me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket RC 209 Report post Posted February 19, 2019 16 hours ago, Stables said: Is that what you call ignoring me Whats your real problem Stables, your posts of late have not been the kindest or even close to the real deal of late. Attacking the regulars wont get you very far and i see even the owner has given you a polite warning. Are you after a red card Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby3051 10,930 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 Lets just all try to stay on topic and not get personal...it makes for a much happier place.... kilcoyne, ivanthegreat and Fartoomuch 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stables 577 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 Perhaps Newmarket you should look at some of the comments FTM has made to me. Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Piper 408 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 The only downside of the sales was the poor air conditioning indoors at Chch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 8 hours ago, 2Piper said: The only downside of the sales was the poor air conditioning indoors at Chch. Put simply there is no obvious venue, other than the current one. If i was on the NZBS think tank i would be looking very seriously at moving the top 200-250 lots to Karaka in future and sell the lesser lights in the combined general sale they hold in April Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmarket RC 209 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 12 hours ago, Stables said: Perhaps Newmarket you should look at some of the comments FTM has made to me. I have and am surprised he was so kind to you given some of your posts were completely out of line ,especially the suppression order one. A polite suggestion to you , be careful what you post in future and everyone will get on fine. Thejanitor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john legend 744 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 I liked the spotter doing the central rows. very clear when she was holding the top bidder and clear where the bidder was when s she was losing . a bit more colour to the proceedings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartoomuch 1,376 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 38 minutes ago, john legend said: I liked the spotter doing the central rows. very clear when she was holding the top bidder and clear where the bidder was when s she was losing . a bit more colour to the proceedings. Agreed, its the same model they use for TB's at Karaka JL. All round they are just that much more professional at running auctions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles 65 Report post Posted February 20, 2019 The bid spotter is Nikki Smart and she works in the NZB insurance division, and yes she does a great job. Fartoomuch, lamour, Taku Umanga and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilcoyne 196 Report post Posted February 21, 2019 15 hours ago, 2Piper said: The only downside of the sales was the poor air conditioning indoors at Chch. Air con only works properly when you have the doors and windows closed Fartoomuch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...