The CRS 2025 Summer Sale has proven to be a monumental success, with results that highlight the strength of the South African bloodstock market.
The sale recorded the highest average price for a yearling sale in South Africa since 2017, underscoring the exceptional quality of the individuals on offer.
Vendors who presented top-class specimens were justly rewarded, with impressive purchase prices further validating the standard of their offerings.
Among the standout lots, two yearlings captured the spotlight. The top colt, Chestnut Verse (Vercingetorix ex Chestnuts N Pearls), fetched a remarkable R2.2 million, while the top filly, Proud Mary (Vercingetorix ex Varikate), sold for R2 million.
The Summer Sale achieved a total aggregate of R46,355,000, with an average price of R626,419 and a median of R500,000.
This year’s Summer Sale also marked the inaugural event at the new venue, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
The venue’s layout and facilities were met with high praise from both vendors and buyers, ensuring that the transition to this new location was seamless and well-received.
Looking ahead, anticipation is already building for the Premier Yearling Sale. The catalogue is now available online, and there is growing excitement about the quality of horses on offer.
Day 1 will showcase yearlings with exceptional pedigrees, while Day 2 will feature some outstanding individuals that may not tick every pedigree box but are nevertheless top-class physical specimens.
Please note that the Premier Yearling Sale will take place one day earlier than advertised.
Day One will be held on Thursday, 13 March 2025, and Day Two on Friday, 14 March 2025, with both days starting at 16:00.
See the catalogue – please click here.
Incentives for Premier Yearling Sale Graduates:
- CRS Slipper 2YO 1200m R3M – to be run in 2026
- CRS Mile 3YO 1600m R1M – to be run in 2027
- CRS Sprint 3YO 1200m R1M – to be run in 2027
- CRS Juvenile Stakes Bonus – R100,000 (R75,000 for the owner and R25,000 for the vendor)
- CRS Big Cap
Great news for sellers of horses on the Day Two part of the Premier Yearling Sale is that the Cape Racing Sales’ highly successful Pinhook initiative will be active.
All prospective pinhookers are welcome to apply to the initiative with Cape Racing Sales in advance of the sale.
The pinhook initiative allows approved pinhookers to buy horses and only pay once selling at the Breeze Up and Unbroken 2-year-old Sale. For more information, please visit www.caperacingsales.co.za and refer to the incentives tab. Terms and conditions apply.
We also remind all buyers to apply for their digital buyer’s card in a timely manner to avoid any delays.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Premier Yearling Sale, where your future champion awaits.
For further information, contact:
- Vicky Minott – [email protected]
- Janine van Blerk – [email protected]
- Phone – 021 700 1600
Media release by Cape Racing Sales on Friday 7 February 2025
