Breeder 599 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 Reading news of the Supplementary addition to the NZB Weanling sale of a number of weanlings from Valachi, they mention the main farm has been sold. I realise Kevin Hickman has health issues and it sad he is winding down the thoroughbred business, but does anyone know who bought the farm? I hope it is not being lost from the industry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 Found the answer to my question and it is good news. Lib Petagna and his wife have bought Valachi and will rename it Elsdon Park. So great for the NZ industry. https://www.breednet.com.au/news/17890/petagnas-to-put-new-stamp-on-valachi-downs Baz (NZ), Basil brush and Patiti 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted June 22, 2022 Anyone know what is happening with the Valachi Downs stallions ( Vespa, Zacinto and Savile Row) ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_gee 409 Report post Posted July 5, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 12:05 PM, Breeder said: Anyone know what is happening with the Valachi Downs stallions ( Vespa, Zacinto and Savile Row) ? not sure on zacinto but other two going to Mapperley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted July 5, 2022 Thanks mr_gee. Zacinto might go back down south. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewandjo 129 Report post Posted July 5, 2022 Zacinto not covering Breeder 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeder 599 Report post Posted July 22, 2022 Just looking through the VD weanlings on the Gavelhouse mixed sale this week and I have to congratulate VD for how they have given really good detail on each lot, as they have done for all the Gavelhouse sales they have had in dispersing the stock. Short, informative and above all very honest --if a lot has some drawbacks it is stated clearly and honestly. I'm presuming Nicole Brown wrote these comments. If I'm correct, well done Nicole and I love your sense of humour that shows through on some comments. Baz (NZ) and Mill Reef 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...