The Bloodstock South Africa 2026 Cape Yearling Sale kicked off the physical sales programme for the year and it was an amazing turnout from both vendors and buyers and the numbers tell the story.
The 2026 book was up to 140 catalogued from 2025’s 109 lots, of which 129 were offered and 120 were sold through the ring with an outstanding Clearance Rate of 93% for a regional sale of this nature.
An unbelievable Median that hit a new high at R245,000, broke through the glass ceiling, and is up a massive 36% year-on year, and a cumulative growth of 75% over the past 3 years.
The Average of R254,500 was also up 12% on 2025 , following on from the 12% on 2024.
The Aggregate sold totalled a new record for the BSA Cape Yearling Sale at R30,540,000, and is another 36% on 2025.
On the stallion front, Erik The Red topped the charts with 25 lots sold for a total of R7,030,000 with an average of R281,200. Vercingetorix was represented by one entry from the Hemel n Aarde Stud, that passed through as the highest lot sold at R900,000 to James Crawford.
The Buyers ranking was led by Peter Racing who purchased 8 lots for R2,1m, followed by Form Bloodstock and Jonathan Snaith.
Special thanks to all the vendors for their support at this sale with the top vendor being Varsfontein Stud who sold 27 lots for R8.3m followed by Wilgerbosdrift and Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.
For a regional sale, it was encouraging to have 52 individual buyers sign for the 120 lots sold by the 19 vendors.
“It was great to host the 2026 BSA Cape Yearling at SARDA for the second year in a row. This sale had something for everyone and provided an early outlet for Breeders, Vendors and Buyers to get on the scoreboard. The attendance from trainers, owners and bloodstock agents from around thecountry was strong, with representation from Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mauritius and via the online platform. A big thank you to all the vendors and buyers that made this sale a success. We look forward to welcoming you all at the BSA National Yearling Sale 2026.” said Michael Holmes, CEO of BSA.
The much anticipated BSA National Yearling Sale will be held at the TBA Complex in Germiston, Johannesburg, on the 16th and 17th of April 2026.
For more information on the Bloodstock SA National Yearling please contact Ashley de Klerk at ashley@bsa.co.za
