Great Judges Find Acrobat at Karaka Book 1

Bargain priced Fastnet Rock son Acrobat had a very good sale at NZB National Yearling Sale Book 1 at Karaka this week with four of his five yearlings offered being sold to some great judges.

Interestingly, two of his youngsters were bought by Te Akau boss David Ellis, who is renowned for his ability to find up and going types suitable for the Karaka Million next year.

His top seller at $160,000 was a beautiful filly from Catch Your Idol that was offered by Curraghmore and bought by Go Racing / Blandford Bloodstock, while his next two most expensive at $100,000 and $72,500 went to David Ellis, a colt from Iff Elle and a filly from Caveat.

His other yearling that sold was a filly from Bellspath that made $60,000 and was bought by another good judge in Victorian trainer Mick Price, so these Acrobat youngsters will be given every opportunity to make their mark.

Acrobat has 14 entries for Inglis Classic, five for Inglis Premier, five for Magic Millions Adelaide and two for Inglis Easter.