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Last Chance to Secure Classy Juveniles
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Bidding for New Zealand Bloodstock’s dedicated National Weanling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus is set to close incrementally today starting with Lot 1 from 3PM (NZT).
Running on the enhanced online platform, the Sale features 82 weanlings, many of which boast exceptional pedigree credentials, including three siblings to Group One winners and close relations to high-class performers.
Lindsays ecstatic following Group One Royal Ascot triumph
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Hello Youmzain landed the second Group One sprint of his career when taking the Gr.1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot overnight (Sunday morning NZ time), sporting the colours of Cambridge Stud proprietors Brendan and Jo Lindsay.
The four-year-old Kodiac entire, who is owned by Haras d'Etreham and Cambridge Stud and trained by Kevin Ryan, landed the Gr.1 Haydock Sprint Cup (1200m) in 2019 and was also third at the 2019 Royal Meeting in the Gr.1 Commonwealth Cup (1200m).
Entries Open for Karaka 2021
Friday, June 19, 2020
Entries for New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2021 National Yearling Sales Series are now open with the Sale set to take place next summer at the Karaka Sales Centre from Sunday 24 January until Friday 29 January.
With an established reputation of producing world-class thoroughbreds, graduates of the National Yearling Sales Series have claimed 17 Group One races this season alone. From 1200 metres to 2400 metres, the alumni have exhibited their diverse power to dominate fields in New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Stallion Star Power in National Weanling Sale
Monday, June 15, 2020
From proven superstars to exciting up-and-comers, freshman and everything in between, the 2020 New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus is showcasing the progeny of a superb selection of stallions.
NZB Insurance Pearl Series Offers Exciting New Bonus
Friday, June 12, 2020
NZB Insurance in conjunction with NZTR are contributing further rewards to owners of NZB Insurance Pearl Series registered fillies and mares with a one-off incentive this July. �
Classy Youngsters on Offer in National Weanling Sale
Friday, June 12, 2020
In a silver lining to the COVID-19 cloud that forced the cancellation of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka May Sale, buyers now have access to a high-quality catalogue of weanlings in the National Weanling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus.
Running on the enhanced online platform from June 11 to 21, the Sale features 82 weanlings, many of which boast exceptional pedigree credentials. Bidding will close at 3PM (NZT) on Sunday 21 June.
Dedicated Weanling Sale Live on Gavelhouse Plus
Thursday, June 11, 2020
New Zealand Bloodstock’s first-ever National Weanling Sale is now live, with the 82-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus.
Bidding on the weanling only sale launched today and will run for an 11-day period, with the first lot closing on Sunday 21 June at 3PM (NZT).
Delivery of New Zealand’s Sixth Horse Ambulance on Track for Racing’s Re-start
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Otago equine veterinarian, Dr Peter Gillespie, is proud to personally deliver the latest horse ambulance manufactured at TL MacLean’s Dunedin workshop to its new home base in Auckland.
Dr Gillespie and his colleague, Dr Bill Bishop came up with the idea of a national horse ambulance service eight years ago and Dr Gillespie acknowledges the hard work and determination of NZHAT Trust Chair Martin Burns to help make it happen.
Quality Stock Secured at Digital South Island Sale
Monday, June 8, 2020
Moving into uncharted territory, New Zealand Bloodstock’s annual South Island Sale saw its first-ever online session conclude on Gavelhouse Plus on Sunday 7 June.
Prominent agent Phill Cataldo was busy throughout the Sale, investing in four yearlings including the top-priced lot early on in the session.
Last Chance to Secure Quality South Island Sale Yearlings
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Bidding for New Zealand Bloodstock’s first-ever online sale on Gavelhouse Plus, the 2020 South Island Sale, is set to close incrementally today starting with Lot 1 from 5pm (NZT).
There are 65 quality yearlings on offer, with plenty of close relatives to top-class racehorses and progeny of black-type performers.
Pinhooking Gold Available in National Weanling Sale
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Astute pinhookers have enjoyed rich rewards with weanlings purchased through New Zealand Bloodstock in recent years, and from June 11 to 21, the National Weanling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus promises to deliver more of the same.
Over the last few editions of the Karaka May Sale and its predecessor the National Weanling, Broodmare & Mixed Bloodstock Sale, there is a long list of pinhook purchases who fetched significantly higher prices at the National Yearling Sales Series or Ready to Run Sale.
Walker excited about digital move
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- NZ Racing Desk
Canterbury breeder Susan Walker has been selling yearlings at New Zealand Bloodstock’s South Island Sale for several decades and she is enjoying the sale’s unique take this year.
South Island Sale Stacked With Quality
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Taking place online on Gavelhouse Plus between May 28 and June 7, the South Island Sale looks a little different this year, but its catalogue remains right up to the usual standard expected from a New Zealand Bloodstock Sale.
There are 65 quality yearlings on offer, with plenty of close relatives to top-class racehorses and progeny of black-type performers.
South Island Yearling Sale Live on Gavelhouse Plus
Thursday, May 28, 2020
New Zealand Bloodstock�s annual South Island Sale of yearlings is now live and available to view on NZB�s new online subsidiary platform, Gavelhouse Plus.
Bidding on the first-ever sale of its kind launched today and will run for an 11 day period, with the first lot closing on Sunday 7 June at 5pm (NZT).
NZB Airfreight on Track to Resume Flights
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Following the temporary suspension of equine exports last week due to a positive case of equine piroplasmosis, NZB Airfreight is confident that travel will resume shortly with increased testing and pre-export protocols.
The single case of the tick-borne protozoal disease was detected by the Ministry of Primary Industries and grounded flights just two weeks following the resumption of exports post COVID-19.