Both top sellers of Day 2 of the National Yearling Sale were consigned by Varsfontein Stud – the top priced colt (Lot 166) and filly (Lot 228).
The magnificent lot 228
Lot 228 (filly) Hashtagyolo
Dynasty – My Guiding Star by Jallad
Vendor: Varsfontein Stud
Buyer: Mr Bruce Le Roux
Sold for R1,1million
Lot 166 Pietro Mascagni (colt)
Silvano – Jodie by Western Winter
Vendor: Varsfontein Stud
Buyer: Shadwell
Sold for R2,3 million
BSA CEO Kevin Woolward said:
“A much more buoyant sale on Thursday after a slow start, it was pleasing that the four million rand horses increased to 9 on the second day. Our average and aggregate were up from last year at this stage, and we look forward to the upward trend continuing on Friday.”
The stats:
Aggregate: R71 845 000
Average: R328 059
Median: R200 000
Highest: R2 500 000
