Mark Pilkington Management (FBAA) was the leading buyer during Book 2 of the NZB National Yearling Sale with 9 lots for a total spend of $501,000.

Topping his shopping list was the first-crop Nostradamus colt from Special Favour (Lot 926) on account of Milan Park that made $125,000. He’s a 3yo half-brother to Mr Quickie (Shamus Award) who has won his last four in a row including city scores at Morphettville and Sandown.

Mr Quickie has been nominated for the G1 Australian Guineas on behalf of a syndicate comprising Wylie Dalziel, Peter Moody and Rosemont Stud.

Nostradamus (Medaglia d’Oro) stands at Rosemont Stud after a career highlighted by a G3 San Domenico Stakes victory for Team Hawkes.

Pilkington also had the final call for Lindsay Park on the Starspangledbanner – Equestrienne filly (Lot 711). She cost $100,000 backed up by a dozen stakes winners on her page.

Other FBAA members on the NZB results sheet were John Chalmers Bloodstock ($37.5k filly by Showcasing), Laurel Oak Bloodstock ($32k colt by Jimmy Choux) and Pinhook Bloodstock ($25k colt by Ocean Park).

Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) was formed in 1988 to maintain, improve and develop the standards, status and services of bloodstock agents throughout Australia. Its members operate with the utmost integrity and professionalism and are bound by the strict Industry Code of Conduct.

The list of FBAA members can be viewed at: www.bloodstockagents.com.au

NOSTRADAMUS – SPECIAL FAVOUR COLT