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Sales & Auctions |
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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia along with the state breeding associations can assist you with information regarding the sale and purchase of your thoroughbred.
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Sales & Auctions |
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Sales & Auctions |
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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia along with the state breeding associations can assist you with information regarding the sale and purchase of your thoroughbred.
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1. Buying your Thoroughbred at Auction |
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A beginners guide to buying at Auction |
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What to Do First
Before
you consider buying, do your "homework". This means getting
as much information and advice as possible before you invest. To do
this get in contact with a bloodstock agent or a trainer of your
choice.
Contact the sales company and introduce yourself to one of their sales staff and discuss your options. They will be able to answer any queries that you may have. From this they can introduce you to trainers, breeders and various people that you will need to know. Sales Companies inspect each horse individually before acceptance into the sale, therefore their consultants will be able to give you an idea of how each horse has improved. Your consultant will introduce you to the accounts department; here you can let them know of your intentions and method of payment. Most importantly, be sure to have your finances organised and ready to pay on the day of the sale.
Once you have gone through the sale catalogue and decided on which horses you like, the next step is to go and inspect them. To do this it is advisable to go along with a bloodstock agent or trainer remembering that too much advice or information is never enough. At yearling sales, horses generally arrive at the complex several days before the auction day. This gives prospective buyers a chance to walk around and inspect the horses at their leisure.
Auction
Day SALE-O, SALE-O, SALE-O !!!!! This call will be heard around the complex as an introduction to the sale calling for all prospective purchasers to make their way to the sale ring. Terms and conditions of the sale will be read out approximately ten minutes before the first lot enters the ring. You will notice various people from William Inglis & Son standing around the ring, they will be spotting the various bids from the crowd. Make sure you can see them and they can see you.
Bidding on a horse is relatively easy. Once your chosen horse enters the ring the auctioneer will introduce the horse and ask for an opening bid. You can bid as many times as you desire. To bid, hold your catalogue up in the air and wave towards the nearest "bid-spotter", he/she will acknowledge your bid by calling YES ! to the auctioneer. The bidding will continue until there are no more willing bidders and the fall of the auctioneer's hammer will determine the sale of each particular lot. If you have offered the highest price at the fall of the hammer, a bid-spotter will come over and introduce him/herself and hand you a sale confirmation docket. This will be your proof of purchase to our accounts staff. Fill in your details, (contact number, address, etc.), you will also be able to insure your horse at the same time. Take your acknowledgement to the "Sale-Day Office". Here you will be able to pay for the horse and organise transport. There will be a number of transport companies to choose from or Inglis can suggest one.
After you have settled for the horse and organised transport, you will be off on a wonderful adventure into the world of thoroughbred racing. The fun has only just begun. The trainer you have chosen will help you with agistment and breaking-in. You will have to decide on your racing colours and name of the horse.
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2.Sales Companies |
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A beginners guide to buying at Auction |
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Australian Sales Companies |
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PO Box 5246, Gold Coast Mail Centre Qld 4217 |
07 5538 8933 |
07 5531 7082 |
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PO Box 100, Park Holme, SA 5043 |
08 8297 8055 |
08 8297 2136 |
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PO Box 448, Belmont, WA 6984 |
08 9477 2455 |
08 9477 2488 |
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PO Box 477, Randwick NSW 2031 |
02 9399 7999 |
02 9398 5547 |
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PO Box 1165, Tullamarine Vic 3043 |
03 9333 1422 |
03 9333 1690 |
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105-107 Macquarie Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 |
02 6882 3544 |
02 6884 2949 |
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P O Box 741, Hamilton, Qld 4007 |
07 3868 1122 |
07 3868 1296 |
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3.Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Limited |
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The Federation is the best point of contact for people requiring advice and guidance with their thoroughbred racing and breeding operations. The minimum requirement to become a member is five years operation and at present members have on average, been working in the bloodstock agency field for twenty three years. Each member has agreed to abide by the Federation's Code of Ethics and is held to account via a complaints system which gives further assurance of integrity and professionalism. |
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The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Ltd was formed in 1988 to maintain, improve and develop the standards, status and services of Bloodstock Agents throughout Australia and to present and promote the views of it's members.
Right now, there are 29 member firms which are available to assist in the sale and purchase of bloodstock as well as assisting in matters pertaining to bloodstock valuations, consultancy, management, matings advice, insurance, shipping, etc. Members of the Federation recommend that investors undertake certain protective measures to assist them achieve success in our industry. The expertise of members of the Federation is set out above, but they can also recommend:
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Experienced veterinarians to undertake physical appraisals of stock being purchased. Experienced accounting and legal firms to offer advise on the establishment of joint venture and syndication agreements. Agistment properties, where the standard of horse care is suitable for the year round care of your breeding stock and preparation of animals for sale. Assistance in joining the Australian Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Racehorse Owners Association. |
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Contact Information for the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Limited |
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President: Secretary: Telephone: Fax: Office address: Postal address: Email: Website: |
Mr Bryan Muschialli Mrs Tracy Howard 61-3-9583 0533 61-3-9583 0540 22 Balcombe Rd, Mentone, VIC 3194 PO Box 21, Mentone, VIC 3194 |
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4.Bloodstock Agents |
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Members of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia |
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New South Wales Agents |
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Les Young Phone: (02) 9411 1700 Fax: (02) 9411 2977
Philippa Duncan Phone: (02) 9360 3945 Fax: (02) 9360 3948
Jon Freyer Phone: (02) 9363 1166 Fax: (02) 9327 7468
Jonathan D'Arcy Phone: (02) 9399 7999 Fax: (02) 9398 5547
Harry or Pam Lawton Phone: (02) 9955 4208 Fax: (02) 9957 4781
Louis Mihalyka
Peter Milling Phone: (02) 6882 3544 Fax: (02) 6884 7009
Kieran Moore Phone: (02) 6545 3264 Fax: (02) 6545 3243
Rachael Howard Phone: (02) 6576 4344 Fax: (02) 6576 4343 |
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Dean Watt Phone: (02) 9587 9236 Fax: (02) 9587 3190
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Queensland Agents |
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John Foote Phone: (07) 3871 0855 Fax: (07) 3870 8694
David Chester Phone: (07) 5538 8933 Fax: (07) 5531 7082
Ian Baxter Phone: (07) 3868 1122 Fax: (07) 3868 1296
Denis Roberts Phone: (08) 8370 9155 Fax: (08) 8370 9164
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Victorian Agents |
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Damon Gabbedy Phone: (03) 9826 3351 Fax: (03) 9826 2331
Tony Cavanagh Phone: (03) 9329 3700 Fax: (03) 9329 3733
Vern Rayner Phone: (03) 9576 1588 Fax: (03) 9576 1583
Kevin Dagg Phone: (03) 9740 9333 Fax: (03) 9740 7351
John Ford & Frank Ford Phone: (03) 9544 4895 Fax: (03) 9544 4463
Peter Heagney Phone: (03) 9333 1422 Fax: (02) 9333 1690
Jeff Gordon & Julian Barrett Phone: (03) 9326 0366 Fax: (03) 9326 0279
Bryan & Michael Muschialli Phone: (03) 9583 0533 Fax: (03) 9583 0540
Bernard Spain Phone: (03) 9347 0909 Fax: (03) 9347 2233
Tim Stewart Phone: (03) 9509 7244 Fax: (03) 9509 7096
Tony Williams Phone: (03) 5796 2556 Fax: (03) 5796 2566
Simon Vivian Phone: (03) 98590310 Fax: (03) 98590375
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5.Sales Dates and Results |
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Click below to view Australian Sales Dates and Results |
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Australasian Sales Dates 2002 click here |
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Australasian Sales Results 2002 click here |
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6.Sales Statistics and Figures |
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Australian Sales Statistics and trends |
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Accounting for more than half the total number of thoroughbreds sold at public auction and with dollar volume far eclipsing that of any other category, yearling sales provide an excellent indicator of the heath of the market.
The average yearling price has grown steadily over the last decade.
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Weanlings |
744 |
6,368,500 |
8,560 |
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Yearlings |
4222 |
174,230,150 |
41,267 |
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2 Year Olds |
244 |
5,060,800 |
20,741 |
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Broodmares |
1,534 |
32,135,700 |
20,949 |
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In 2000/2001 the average price of weanlings and broodmares was lower than last year, although prices of yearlings and 2 year olds increased over prices for the last two years. Although total sales were down slightly, the total value of sales remained approximately the same
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Breeding |
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Weanling |
135,000 |
Australian Weanling |
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Marscay - Quick Snip by Snippets |
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Yearling |
1,100,000 |
Australian Easter Yearling |
b c 07/09/99 |
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Danehill - Rossignol by Bluebird |
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2 Year Old |
210,000 |
Inglis Spring Breeze |
b c 20/09/98 |
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Rory's Jester - Zero Celsius by It's Freezing Solid |
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Broodmare |
555,000 |
Australian Broodmare Sale |
Storming South (USA) |
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Sea Hero - South Sea Dancer by Northern Dancer |
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Gross sales and average prices of yearlings have continued to rise, although the number of yearlings sold in 2001 returned to a level slightly above that seen in 1996/97 - 1998/99. |
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2000/01 |
4,222 |
41,267 |
174,230,140 |
18,000 |
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1999/00 |
4,378 |
37,162 |
162,695,550 |
16,000 |
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1998/99 |
4,194 |
30,816 |
129,242,000 |
12,000 |
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1997/98 |
4,188 |
27,678 |
115,915,650 |
12,000 |
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1996/97 |
4,181 |
23,294 |
97,395,600 |
10,000 |
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1995/96 |
4,027 |
20,825 |
83,863,100 |
10,000 |
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2000/01 |
744 |
8,560 |
6,368,500 |
3,500 |
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1999/00 |
826 |
12,345 |
10,197,050 |
4,625 |
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1998/99 |
569 |
11,003 |
6,260,750 |
5,000 |
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1997/98 |
571 |
6,490 |
3,744,850 |
2,2250 |
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1996/97 |
718 |
5,762 |
4,146,900 |
2,325 |
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1995/96 |
797 |
6,403 |
5,103,750 |
2,750 |
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2000/01 |
244 |
20,741 |
5,060,800 |
10,000 |
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1999/00 |
302 |
18,124 |
5,473,400 |
3,500 |
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1998/99 |
307 |
17,096 |
5,248,700 |
6,000 |
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1997/98 |
293 |
15,372 |
4,503,950 |
4,500 |
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1996/97 |
221 |
20,468 |
4,523,500 |
9,000 |
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1995/96 |
313 |
11,445 |
3,582,300 |
3,500 |
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Broodmares |
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2000/01 |
1,534 |
20,949 |
32,135,700 |
4,500 |
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1999/00 |
1,721 |
22,309 |
38,394,050 |
4,000 |
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1998/99 |
1,427 |
21,294 |
30,387,600 |
5,000 |
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1997/98 |
1,689 |
16,975 |
28,670,425 |
2,500 |
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1996/97 |
1,826 |
14,891 |
27,191,175 |
2,500 |
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1995/96 |
1,562 |
13,942 |
21,777,450 |
2,250 |
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