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Just a week to go before the New Zealand yearling sales start.

What are buyers looking for?

Thanks heavens, it varies!

Some big buyers who will not even inspect yearlings unless they are by one of a handful of sires they like, while others go entirely on type.

Many have strong connections with a  particular family that has done well for them, because they feel familiar with its strengths and weaknesses.

Here are two interviews from the APG website with Tim Butt and Andy Gath which give some insights into how they go about selecting a yearling.

Yearling selection – Tim Butt

Yearling selection – Andy Gath