Berkley Stud led the way at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock South Island 2YO Sale and the Christchurch based operation has the largest draft for this year’s auction.

Berkley Stud set a new record for the highest priced lot ever sold in the 2YO Sale when its O’Reilly – Miami colt made $220,000 last year.

Berkley Stud owners Edwina Morris and Alan Jones will consign 24 two-year-olds and four mares for the August 12 sale which will be conducted at the  Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch.

“We have two-year-olds by a number of stallions including our resident sires Coats Choice and Edenwold as well as progeny by Savabeel, Danroad and Enemy of Average,” Morris said.  

“The Savabeel and Enemy of Average geldings are very athletic individuals and look like they will make natural running two-year-olds and the Edenwolds are big strong horses with good bone and have great temperaments.”

Berkley’s Redoute’s Choice resident Coats Choice has made a solid start to his stud career siring the stakes winners Milo and No Choice and the stakes placed Five Coats from his first crop.

“We have seven two-year-olds by Coats Choice in the Sale and they have been progressing nicely,” Morris added.  “Across the board, they are good types and they all are wonderful walkers which looks a common trait with his progeny.

“Trainers in New Zealand, Australia and Asia have a very high opinion of his progeny.  They are showing plenty of promise and we have high hopes for the 2011-12 season.”

Results from the 2010 Sale have been promising.  The O’Reilly sale topper won both of his trials in fine fashion and the Postponed filly Our Premonition won on debut.

“It is fantastic to see these horses coming through,” Morris explained.  “We sell thoroughbreds that can run and can win.  We have a draft that will appeal to all buyers ranging from precocious two-year-olds to horses that will develop into nice three-year-olds.”

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