While the Bloodstockauction.com team, headed by Director Anthony Gafa, did expect to stir things up,
the weather that coincided with their arrival was gale force.Their Saturday evening function at Ascot Racecourse was well attended, despite several last minute apologies due to trees down and lack of power on properties.
The Western Australian Thoroughbred industry has special issues associated with the distance from other breeding and racing centres, transportation and the diminishing size of the industry in the state.
Growing a network of buyers and sellers within the state as well as facilitating stronger connections externally were some of the key topics covered. The low cost, regularity of auctions, quick payment features and established success of Bloodstockauction.com were features well received by the audience of breeders, owners and trainers.
A seminar was also held on Sunday at Bunbury Racecourse in WA's South West, which
was also very well received, with wind-blown participants rolling through the
door.Further visits to WA are planned for the team, whose warm reception indicated a real need for a viable selling and buying alternative in the state's racing and breeding industries.
