$230k Pentire Colt Tops Successful 2012 Select Sale

New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 Select Sale concluded today at Karaka, with the Pentire colt at Lot 1096 providing a late highlight of the successful three-day Sale.

Live Webcast of Select Sale Day Three

The third and final day of the Karaka 2012 Select Sale can be viewed via live webcast from 11.00am today by clicking here.

$200,000 Pair Top Strong Second Day of Select Sale

A solid pace continued on day two of New Zealand Bloodstock's Select Sale today at Karaka, with figures holding up strongly against last year's successful edition.

Select Sale Day Two Live Webcast

Day two of New Zealand Bloodstock's Select Sale can be viewed via live webcast from 11.00am today by clicking here.

Pentire Filly Lights Up Select Sale Opening Session

It was a solid day's trade at the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock's three-day Select Sale today at Karaka, highlighted by the $170,000 Pentire filly presented as the second to last lot of the day.

Select Sale Day One Live Online

Day one of New Zealand Bloodstock's Select Sale can be viewed via live webcast from 11.00am today by clicking here.

$1.75m Colt Rocks Karaka Premier Sale

It was a new day in every way on the second day of New Zealand Bloodstock's Karaka Premier Sale today, with a renewed vigour ringside as the broad buying international bench stepped up a gear to compete for the remaining Premier Sale lots on offer.

Stravinsky Filly Stars on Day One at Karaka

A mixed day's trade at the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock's 86th National Yearling Sales Series today was highlighted by the fourth to last lot of the day - the $740,000 Stravinsky filly bought by leading New Zealand buyer David Ellis of Te Akau Stud at Lot 256.

Premier Sale Day Two Live Online

Day two of New Zealand Bloodstock's Premier Sale can be viewed via live webcast from 9.30am today by clicking here.

Half-brother to Ambitious Dragon (NZ) at Karaka 2012

Last night's HK-1 Stewards' Cup has seen 'the return of the dragon', with Hong Kong's reigning Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon (NZ) putting in a dominant performance to take his ninth race win.

Ockham's Razor (NZ) Simply Stunning in Karaka Million

The 2012 $1 million Restricted Listed Karaka Million (1200m) - New Zealand's richest race - celebrated its fifth running at Ellerslie last night and was impressively taken out by the Australian trained - New Zealand bred Ockham's Razor (NZ).

Brave Victory for Rock 'n' Pop in Karaka 3YO Mile

The million dollar colt Rock 'n' Pop continues to stake his claim as the country's leading three-year-old with a determined, hard fought victory in yesterday's Restricted Listed $100,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance Karaka 3YO Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie.

Super Easy (NZ) Six from Six in Singapore

Singapore's exciting three-year-old New Zealand bred sprinter Super Easy (NZ) continued his scintillating form last night in the $125,000 Open Handicap (1200m) taking his sixth consecutive Singapore win.

New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Sale Live Online

Day 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock's Premier Sale can be viewed via live webcast by clicking here.

Six O'Clock News Claims Cup

It was almost two years away from the winning circle for Six O'Clock News (NZ) before he won the Trentham Stakes last weekend, and yesterday he continued his remarkable turnaround in form with a big win in the $200,000 Group 2 Pacific Jewellers Wellington Cup (2400m).

A Quintessential (NZ) G3 Desert Gold

It looked an intriguing contest on paper and the $70,000 Group 3 Tiger Prawn Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) certainly delivered with Quintessential (NZ) producing a late finish to claim her first black-type race in the seventh leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series.

NZ Prime Minister to Open Karaka 2012

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key will again show his support for the New Zealand thoroughbred industry as he makes a return to Karaka to provide the official opening for New Zealand Bloodstock's 86th National Yearling Sales Series on 30 January.

The Travelling Man (NZ) All Class in Blue Diamond Preview

Karaka Select Sale graduate The Travelling Man (NZ) burst into Blue Diamond contention yesterday at Caulfield as he ran his opposition into the ground in the Listed MRC Blue Diamond Preview (1000m).

Tough Contest in G3 Desert Gold Stakes

The seventh leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series, the $70,000 Group 3 Tiger Prawn Desert Gold Stakes (1600m), is set to take place at Trentham on Saturday, with a host of talented fillies contesting a wide open affair.

Watch the Karaka Million Broadcast in HD

Flying turf and the thunder of hooves - punters tuning into Trackside, TAB TV and SKY Sport 1 to catch the Karaka Million raceday at Ellerslie on Sunday will experience racing like they've never seen or heard it before when the on-course action is broadcast in full high-definition for the first time.

Read More...

Hot Karaka Million Field All Set for Sunday

The final field for the $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) (Res.L) - New Zealand's richest race - has been finalised and the line-up is set to make this year's running one of the most exciting yet.

Big Year for NZB Insurance Karaka 3YO Mile

Sunday's Karaka Million Twilight Meeting will see the third running of the $100,000 Karaka 3YO Mile (1600m) and, for the first time in the race's short history, it has been upgraded to Restricted Listed status.

Karaka Million Hopefuls Take to Ellerslie

Two contenders for the $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) (Res.L) - New Zealand's richest race - got their first look at the Ellerslie track today, with kiwi ex-pats Ockham's Razor (NZ) and Sell in May (NZ) having their first gallop on home soil.

Who Will Make the 2012 Karaka Million Field?

After an exciting build-up over the last few months, the field for this Sunday's $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) (Res.L) - New Zealand's richest race - will be finalised on Wednesday with nominations closing tomorrow, Tuesday 24 January, at midday.

Ocean Park Lashes Quality Field in G3

The three-year-old son of Thorn Park, Ocean Park (NZ), showed that he is a colt with a big future when he lead an NZB trifecta with a stunning four-and-a-half-length victory in the Group 3 $70,000 Phil Cataldo Bloodstock Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.

Half to Pussy Willow (NZ) at Karaka 2012

With six Karaka Million eligible two-year-olds targeting the riches of Saturday's $85,000 Group 2 Little Avondale Stud Wakefield Challenge Stakes, many hopes were dashed as Pussy Willow (NZ) snatched victory in one of the eye-catching performances of the day.

Six O'Clock News Back in Headlines

Tough Zabeel seven-year-old Six O'Clock News (NZ) has rewarded his connections' faith as he returned to winning form yesterday with a tough performance in the $70,000 Group 3 Mills Reef Winery Trentham Stakes (2100m) on Saturday.

Fairway Wish Secures Black Type

Five-year-old gelding Fairway Wish (NZ) showed his true colours on Saturday at Trentham when fighting back to take his first black-type win in the $45,000 Listed Konami Anniversary Handicap (1600m).

Final Batch of Karaka Yearling Clips Online

The final batch of video clips of yearlings heading to New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales Series are being posted online, including clips from The Oaks Stud, Brighthill Farm, Seaton Park and Phoenix Park.

Aussies Eye Up Karaka Million

The 2012 Karaka Million will see two Australian trained horses make their return to New Zealand shores on Saturday as they target New Zealand's richest race, the $1 million Karaka Million.

Karaka Yearling Parades Open to the Public

Three of the largest vendors at the Karaka Sale Series will be conducting public parades of their Karaka 2012 yearlings in advance of selling starting Monday week.

Karaka 2012 Preview Show Tonight on TVN

Australian viewers can get their first glimpse of a selection of yearlings heading to New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales Series tonight with TVN broadcasting its 'Karaka 2012 Yearling Sale Preview' at 8pm Australian time.

Half-Brother to At the Heads at Karaka 2012

Racing at Flemington on Saturday saw Karaka graduates take three races on the card, including At the Heads (NZ) who won his first race at black-type level when claiming the feature $150,000 Listed Chester Manifold Stakes (1400m).

Green Wings Flies into Karaka Million

With every horse in the field eligible for the 2012 Karaka Million as the country's two-year-olds hunt a coveted start in the million dollar event, Green Wings was the lucky one to race his way into Karaka Million contention in Saturday's Countdown to Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie.

Four Straight for Power O'Raylee

The last race at Flemington on Saturday, the Jezabeel Handicap (2000m), saw the South Island Sale graduate Power O'Raylee take her fourth straight victory for her trainer Peter Moody.

Karaka 2012 a Derby & Oaks Eldorado

Derbies and Oaks are a true test of a thoroughbred's toughness, constitution and determination and there is rarely a race that exceeds the thrill of winning these classic events for trainers and owners.

Karaka Million Nominated 2YOs Take Te Rapa Quinella

Yesterday's Race A Horse With Te Akau Juvenile (1200m) at Te Rapa saw a number of Karaka Million nominated two-year-olds contest the event with Hogwarts Express leading a Karaka Million quinella.

Karaka 2012 Yearling Videos Online

Video clips of yearlings heading to New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales Series continue to be posted online with entries from vendors including Hallmark Stud, Westbury Stud, Rich Hill Stud and Wentwood Grange now on the NZB website.

New Zealand Sires Feature at Karaka 2012

New Zealand's sire ranks have been responsible for numerous champions throughout the years and progeny of these stallions have been the subject of increasing international demand at New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales Series.

Sargent Targets Karaka Million Riches

Currently sitting in first place on New Zealand's Trainers' Premiership with 51 race wins, 17 wins clear of his nearest rival, Matamata trainer John Sargent is preparing a big team for the $1 million Karaka Million (Res.L) on January 29.

Karaka 2012 Catalogues on iPad

Catalogues for New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 National Yearling Sales Series at Karaka can be viewed in Equineline's powerful iPad application which is free to download.

Two New Contenders for Karaka Million Riches

Two new youngsters have placed themselves firmly in Karaka Million contention this weekend, with good performances on each side of the Tasman putting them amongst the current top 10 on the Karaka Million Order of Entry.

Major Pedigree Updates at Karaka 2012

Christmas and New Year racing has provided an abundance of major pedigree updates for New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales Series commencing in just over three weeks' time.

Sky's the Limit for $2 Million Zephyron (NZ)

The Karaka graduate Zephyron (NZ), the highest priced yearling to be sold at auction in 2010 when making $2 million, has a big season in front of him after breaking his maiden at his first start as a three-year-old for his trainer Mark Kavanagh

Warhorse (NZ) Races Into Karaka Million Contention

The Jason Bridgman trained Warhorse (NZ) raced into the Karaka Million spotlight with a brilliant performance in the Group 3 Stella Artois Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie yesterday.

Chicharita (NZ) Oaks Bound

A storming run down the Ellerslie straight has seen Chicharita (NZ) cast her name into Oaks contention with a big win in the $100,000 Group 2 New Zealand Bloodstock Royal Stakes (2000m).

Platinum Princess (NZ) Takes Rich Hill Mile

The hot combination of trainer Lisa Latta and owner Lincoln Farms continues to deliver and struck again yesterday when Platinum Princess (NZ) proved too tough in the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) at Ellerslie.

Curraghmore Stud's Standout Draft Now Online

Yearling clips of Curraghmore Stud's entries for New Zealand Bloodstock's Karaka 2012 Premier Sale are now live and can be viewed online.

Pencarrow Stud Offers Blue-Blood Draft

Pencarrow Stud's yearlings for New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 National Yearling Sales Series have been filmed and are now available to be viewed online.

Planet Rock Shoots for the Double in NZB Royal Stakes

New Year's Day racing at Ellerslie will host the sixth leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series, the $100,000 Group 2 New Zealand Bloodstock Royal Stakes (2000m), with 11 fillies shooting for the eight points on offer.

Cambridge Stud Offers Keys to Eight Carat Family

Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan's Cambridge Stud presents its stellar yearling selection online today as the first of this year's Karaka vendors to be showcasing video footage of its 2012 yearling draft.

Planet Rock Extends Her Lead

Planet Rock has extended her lead in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series with a brave front-running performance to win the $100,000 Group 2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie yesterday.

Knight's Tour Too Good in Guineas

The lightly raced three-year-old Knight's Tour proved too tough for his rivals in the $100,000 Group 2 Waiwera Great Northern Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie yesterday.

¾ Brother to So You Think at Karaka 2012

New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 Karaka Premier Sale is set to offer a three-quarter brother in blood to one of the world's most talented thoroughbreds, the New Zealand bred eight-time Group 1 winning Karaka graduate So You Think (NZ).

G2 Eight Carat a Cracking Contest

The fifth leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series, the $100,000 Group 2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m), is shaping up as an outstanding contest with a number of the country's leading fillies set to contest the race.

$800,000 Colt All Class on Debut

The $800,000 Danehill Dancer colt Irish Rebel (NZ) has made the best of starts to his career on Saturday when winning his debut in the New Zealand Bloodstock 2YO Premier (1100m) at Awapuni.

½ Brother to Justanexcuse at Karaka 2012

Saturday's $70,000 Group 3 Harcourts Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Awapanui saw a brilliant performance from Justanexcuse (NZ) who led home an NZB quinella to win his first black-type race.

Cassini Takes Stakes Double

The six-year-old mare Cassini is racing in career best form and extended her winning record on Saturday when proving too good in the $70,000 Group 3 Hotel Coachman Manawatu Cup (2300m).

Select Sons of Galileo at Karaka 2012

New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 Karaka Premier Sale will see world champion sire Galileo represented by his only southern hemisphere bred yearling colts to be offered in Australasia in 2012.

Able One (NZ) Wins G1 Hong Kong Mile

The now triple Group 1 winner Able One (NZ) has given New Zealand and New Zealand Bloodstock back-to-back victories in one of Hong Kong's feature races in Sunday's HKJC International Meeting at Sha Tin, the HK$20 million Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile (1600m).

Starcraft Serves Up Latest Karaka Million Leader

The Order of Entry for the 2012 Karaka Million (1200m) (Res.L) - New Zealand's richest race - is beginning to take shape with Saturday's winner Sell in May (NZ) going straight to the top of the leaderboard of two-year-olds eligible for a coveted start in the one million dollar feature.

Zurella (NZ) All Class in G.3 Eulogy

Promising Zabeel filly Zurella (NZ) stamped herself as a leading NZ Derby/Oaks contender at Awapuni on Saturday when winning the fourth leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series, the $70,000 Group 3 Ezibuy Eulogy Stakes (1600m).

Lady Kipling (NZ) Continues Savabeel's Hot Run

The high class mare Lady Kipling (NZ) was labelled early as a black-type mare and she lived up to that billing on Saturday when winning the $85,000 Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa.

Three-Quarter Brother to King's Rose (NZ) at Karaka 2012

New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 National Yearling Sales Series is set to offer buyers some of Australasia's finest yearlings, one of which will be a striking three-quarter brother to the Group 1 winner King's Rose.

Gr.3 Eulogy Draws Strong Field

Racing at Awapuni this weekend will see the staging of the fourth leg of New Zealand Bloodstock's Filly of the Year Series, the $70,000 Group 3 Ezibuy Eulogy Stakes (1600m), and the field is stacked with talented and highly promising fillies.

Mufhasa (NZ) Takes his Eighth Group 1

The Stephen McKee trained Mufhasa (NZ) was back to his winning best on Saturday when starting at hot favourite in the Group 1 Westbury Stud Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham.

Durham Town (NZ) a Star in the Making

The talented sprinter Durham Town (NZ) has confirmed his status as a star in the making after producing a brilliant performance to win Saturday's Group 2 The Aussie Butcher Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Ellerslie.

Karaka Select & Festival Catalogues Out Now

Catalogues for New Zealand Bloodstock's Select and Festival Sales are now available and are online.

Karaka Premier Catalogue Now Available

New Zealand Bloodstock's 2012 Premier Sale catalogue is hot off the press and available online.

12 Stakes Winners for Savabeel

New Zealand's hot young sire Savabeel continued his successful run across the Tasman on Saturday with his son Zara Dancer (NZ) proving too good in the $100,000 Listed Frank Underwood Cup (1900m).