Karaka 2021 Online Bidding Tutorial
The upgrade to ultra-fast fibre at Karaka has enabled NZB to offer a user-friendly online bidding service for all registered buyers who are unable to travel to the Sale. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the online bidding process by watching NZB’s our full online bidding tutorial here.
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Experience the heat at NZB's 2021 National Yearling Sale from 24 - 28 January at the Karaka Sales Centre. • nzb.co.nz
Beyond The Winning Post | Karaka 2021 Preview Show
Join Emily Bosson, Michael Guerin and Danny Rolston as they discuss the Karaka 2021 National Yearling Sale.
2021 SEARCYMEDIA NZB YEARLING SALE PREVIEW
2021 Karaka Million Barrier Draw
The 2021 Karaka Million Barrier Draw held at Karaka Sales Centre. Connections are invited to personally draw their barrier for the $1 million DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) and $1 million Karaka Million 3YO Classic races, to be held at Ellerslie on Saturday 23 January.
Mark Chittick and David Ellis on Savabeel
Te Akau Principal David Ellis and Waikato Stud’s Mark Chittick chat all things Savabeel. The dynamic duo took the time to reflect on the prolific stallions career, siring five black-type performers for the powerhouse stable in the 2020-21 season alone. Savabeel has also produced elite Group One winners for Te Akau, headed by superstar mare #Probabeel and other star performers #CoolAzaBeel, #HallofFame, #SwordofOsman and #Embellish. He has now sired 109 Group winners to-date and his continuous success is pivotal to the New Zealand industry.
Road to Karaka 2021 - Windsor Park
A three-time New Zealand Breeder of the Year, Windsor Park Stud is owned by the Schick family and has expanded into a huge presence on the New Zealand breeding scene. Windsor Park has bred, reared or sold 46 individual Group One winners and over 150 stakes winners, including the likes of the legendary Might and Power (NZ) (Zabeel). Windsor Park will offer an outstanding selection of proven, emerging and freshman sires at #Karaka 2021, including their own resident sires #CharmSpirit, #MongolianKhan, #Shamexpress, #TurnMeLoose, #Rageese and #Vanbrugh. Check out what Nick Hewson had to say about this year’s standout draft. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Pencarrow Stud
A world-renowned breeder of thoroughbred talent, Sir Peter Vela’s Pencarrow Stud has sent numerous Group One winners through the Karaka sale ring. One of the biggest success stories is #DarciBrahma (NZ), who was bought by Te Akau’s David Ellis for a sale-topping $1.1 million in 2004. Each year Pencarrow's select draft consistently delivers outstanding quality, with an elite section of yearlings and enviable bloodlines available again at #Karaka 2021. Check out what Stud Manager Leon Casey had to say about their draft. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Westbury Stud
Westbury Stud has grown rapidly since it began in 2000 with the establishment of a state-of-the-art farm in Karaka. Westbury’s influence has grown equally fast, selling a number of high-class racehorses through its Karaka yearling drafts. #RuudAwakening was a $90,000 purchase in 2012 and became New Zealand’s champion two-year-old, winning the $1m Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) and the Group One Diamond Stakes (1200m). #SofiaRosa (NZ) cost $65,000 at the 2014 Select Sale and was New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year as a three-year-old, winning two Group races on home soil and later adding the Group One Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Check out what General Manager Russell Warick had to say about their #Karaka 2021 draft.#WjereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - White Robe Lodge
Established in Otago in 1956, White Robe Lodge has earned an international reputation as a nursery for top-class racehorses. It has stood two Australasian champion sires, #Mellay and #NobleBijou. Now father-son duo Wayne and Jack Stewart are at the helm, offering a small but select draft of yearlings at Karaka 2021 including progeny by exciting first season sires #Almanzor and #WarDecree. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Beaufort Downs
North Canterbury’s Beaufort Downs is a new player on the vendors scene but has already made an impact, selling horses for up to $200,000. An early standout graduate is Da Vinci Girl (NZ) (Zacinto), who has placed in three of her six starts to date, and contested the Group One New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November. Beaufort Downs will offer their largest Book 1 draft to-date, with eight standout yearlings set to go through the ring. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Inglewood Stud
Inglewood was founded by Ken Austin in Ohoka in 1938. Austin’s great-grandson Gus Wigley is now at the helm of the family operation, which still operates at that same North Canterbury property. Inglewood’s history includes one of the all-time greats of South Island racing, their multiple Group One-winning homebred from the 1980s, #CanterburyBelle (NZ). This year, the stud will again offer a quality selection of yearlings at #Karaka 2021, including progeny by their exciting first season sire #WarDecree. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Grangewilliam Stud
Owned and operated by the Corcoran family since 1989, Grangewilliam’s Karaka yearling graduates have been a launchpad to Group One success on both sides of the Tasman. This year they will offer a number of quality yearlings by brilliant sire #Zed, including a three-quarter-brother to elite G1-winning mare #VerryElleegant (NZ) (Lot 436) and progeny by exciting first season sire #Derryn.
Road to Karaka 2021 - Highden Park
Established by Libby and Sam Bleakley a decade ago, Highden Park has quickly made its presence felt at Karaka. In 2014, among just their fourth yearling draft at Karaka, Highden offered Beauty Generation (NZ), who quickly became a legend of Hong Kong racing, winning eight Group One races and scoring an all-time Hong Kong record HK$108 million in stakes (NZ$21.18 million). Other star graduates of Highden Park yearling drafts include Toffee Tongue (NZ), Harlow Gold (NZ) Kinane (NZ) and Milseain (NZ). We paid a visit to the Manawatu hills and chatted with Libby who is excited about their Karaka 2021 draft.
Road to Karaka 2021 - Little Avondale Stud
Kane catches up with a very dapper Sam Williams from Little Avondale Stud about the rich history of the farm and how things have changed for the 2021 Sale.
Road to Karaka 2021 - Waikato Stud
Waikato Stud has developed into one of the world’s leading producers of Group One winners. The world-renowned farm has been New Zealand’s Breeder of the Year on six occasions and has been leading vendor at #Karaka every year since 2014. Resident sire #Savabeel also won four consecutive Dewar Awards for combined New Zealand and Australian earnings – a run that was broken last season by his rising star barn mate Ocean Park (NZ). Waikato Stud will offer a supreme selection of yearlings by their super sires #Savabeel and #OceanPark, as well as #SacredFalls, #Tivaci, #StarWitness and #Almanzor. #WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Haunui Farm
Haunui Farm has gone from strength to strength every year at #Karaka, with their flagbearer during being the incomparable #MelodyBelle (NZ). Bought by David Ellis for $57,500 at Karaka 2016, she has now won 17 races and more than $4 million in stakes for the Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate. She has won 12 Group One races, including one in Melbourne, and also won the $1m Karaka Million 2YO (1200m). We chatted with Stud Master Mark Chitty who has put forward yet another strong draft to showcase at #Karaka 2021. Buyers will be able to secure progeny from a broad range of sires including proven superstar #Iffraaj, exciting up-and-comer #Belardo and one Lot by their new sire #Ribchester. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka Million 3YO Classic Preview
Group One-winning trainer Stephen Mckee and super syndicator Albert Bosma know what it is like to taste #KarakaMillion success. Mckee has two runners in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic, #LordArdmore and #WaimokuFalls, both owned by Go Racing syndications. Bosma is also involved with #Callissident in the DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO and is excited for his group of first-time owners. We thought we would catch up with the dynamic duo earlier in the week to see how they are feeling about tomorrow’s show stopping event. #WhereWinningBegins
DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO Preview
2021 marks the first year that trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy have a runner in the #KarakaMillion. Their exciting 2YO #SevenTwenty will contest the $1million dollar feature tomorrow, alongside Kingsclere Stables’ brilliant performer #WesternSprings. Stellar trainer Roger James also talks us through Western Springs’ preparation and is pleased with his progress heading into the DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO at Ellerslie. @WhereWinningBegins
Road to Karaka 2021 - Rich Hill Stud
Rich Hill has become renowned for raising and selling a quality product capable of competing at the highest level throughout Australasia. A particular highlight came with the 2015 Melbourne Cup (3200m) heroics of #PrinceofPenzance (NZ), who was bought for $50,000 by John Foote Bloodstock at Karaka 2011. We chatted to Stud Master John Thompson about his #Karaka 2021 draft which features yearlings by exciting first season sire #SatonoAladdin, as well as a number of star lots their resident stallions #Shocking, #Proisir and #Vadamos. #WhereWinningBegins
2021 Karaka Million 2YO - On the Bubbles
2021 Karaka Million 3YO Classic - Aegon
Karaka 2021 - Andrew Forsman on Aegon
Trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman tasted Karaka Million success after #Aegon won the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie. Aegon was purchased by co-trainer Forsman for $150,000 from Karaka 2019 out of Waikato Stud’s draft. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Henry Plumptre, Cambridge Stud
Henry Plumptre from Cambridge Stud talks first season sire Almanzor.
Karaka 2021 - Graeme Rogerson on Lot 7
Cambridge Stud’s first season sire Almanzor is off to a flying start at #Karaka2021 after multiple Group One-winning trainer Graeme Rogerson secured a quality colt by the exciting stallion. He purchased him earlier today for $300,000 from Cambridge Stud’s draft. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - David Ellis, Te Akau
#Karaka titan David Ellis is in high spirits after Te Akau dominated last night’s DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m), claiming the first four placings. 2021 marks the fifth consecutive year the power stable has won the race after #OntheBubbles stormed home to secure a scintillating victory. Ellis has been active at #Karaka2021 highlighted by $625,000 purchase Lot 52, a Written Tycoon colt out of Pussy O’Reilly from Woburn Farm. #WhereWinning Begins
Karaka 2021 - Albert Bosma, Go Racing
Super syndicator Go Racing has kicked off to a great start at #Karaka2021. Racing Manager Albert Bosma is looking forward to securing more quality yearlings for his groups of owners. If you would like to get in touch, call 0508 GO RACING and their brilliant team will be more than happy to assist with any ownership queries or purchases.
Karaka 2021 - Leon Casey on Lot 94
Pencarrow Stud’s Zoutar filly out of Galileo mare Scintillula was purchased by David Ellis for $800,000. With the likes of Group One-winning mares #MelodyBelle, #Avantage and #Probabeel all flying the flag for the tangerine team, it is no doubt this quality filly will fit right in with her stablemates. Pencarrow Stud Master Leon Casey commented on today’s successful purchase. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Ross Mckay, Leanach Lodge
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Preview
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Preview 2
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 1 - Lot 5
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 5 - Lot 9
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 9 - Lot 15
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 15 - Lot 22
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 22 - Lot 28
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 28 - Lot 36
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 36 - Lot 44
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 44 - Lot 51
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 51 - Lot 57
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 57 - Lot 67
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 67 - Lot 73
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 75 - Lot 82
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 82 - Lot 88
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 88 - Lot 94
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 94 - Lot 99
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 120 - Lot 127
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 127 - Lot 133
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 133 - Lot 140
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 140 - Lot 147
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 147 - Lot 153
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 159 - Lot 165
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 165 - Lot 172
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 172 - Lot 178
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 178 - Lot 186
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 186 - Lot 193
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 193 - Lot 198
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 199 - Review
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Review Show
Join Michael Guerin as he reviews Day One of Book 1 for NZB's 95th National Yearling Sales Series. Featuring special guests Andrew Seabrook and Albert Bosma. Full results on www.nzb.co.nz
Karaka 2021 - Brendon McCullum
International cricket superstar Brendon McCullum sold Lot 176 for $65,000, a Tivaci filly out of Tick Tock consigned by Landsdowne Park. She was purchased by Exempt Bloodstock and McCullum is excited for her to join her new home. Check out what he had to say about his experience at #Karaka below. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Brent Taylor Trelawney Stud
We spoke with Trelawney’s Brent Taylor, who was the leading vendor by average at #Karaka2020 selling 11 lots for an average of $314,545. This year, they will put forward an exciting colt by super sire Fastnet Rock out of Addison (Lot 233). “There is only a handful of them in the sale and he represents him very well.” #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Roger James on Lot 126
Group One-winning trainer Roger James in partnership with Robert Wellwood from Kingsclere Stables picked up Lot 126, a #Sebring filly out of #Smashing for $295,000 yesterday from Trelawney Stud’s draft. Renowned for buying Classic types, James picked up this filly who he sees as an earlier type and is excited about her future. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Anton Leonard-Brown
Te Akau's David Ellis is showing star All Black Anton Leonard-Brown the ropes at our Karaka Sales Centre. Check out his experience below. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Start of Day - Preview
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two - Preview 2
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Preview - Lot 203
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 203 - Lot 209
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 209 - Lot 216
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 216 - Lot 222
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 222 - Lot 230
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 230 - Lot 235
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 235 - Lot 240
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 240 - Lot 246
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 246 - Lot 254
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 254 - Lot 261
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 261 - Lot 271
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 271 - Lot 276
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 276 - Lot 282
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 282 - Lot 289
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 290 - Lot 297
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 297 - Lot 303
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 303 - Lot 309
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 309 - Lot 316
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 316 - Lot 322
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 322 - Lot 329
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 329 - Lot 335
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 333 - Lot 342
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 343 - Lot 347
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 348 - Lot 354
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 354 - Lot 362
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 363 - Lot 369
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 369 - Lot 377
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 377 - Lot 384
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 384 - Lot 390
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Review
Karaka 2021 - Mark Chittick on Savabeel
Waikato Stud Principal Mark Chittick chats with host Michael Guerin about resident sire Savabeel who is in hot demand at #Karaka2021.
Karaka 2021 - Dave O'Sullivan 60 Years at Karaka
Legendary trainer Dave O'Sullivan marked his attendance at his 60th consecutive sale at Karaka on Monday, with the assembled audience in the auditorium providing him with a warm reception for the feat.
Karaka 2021 - Sharon Meyer on Lot 390
The last lot to go through the ring at the conclusion of Day Two proved to be life-changing for long-time thoroughbred enthusiast Sharon Meyer. She sold an #OceanPark filly for $270,000 to Japanese purchaser Big Red Farm. Working for Waikato Stud at the time, she purchased the lots dam, #Famous off gavelhouse.com for $6,500 and subsequently sold the progeny in Book 1 at #Karaka2021. Check out her story below. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Guy Mulcaster
Renowned Bloodstock Agent Guy Mulcaster, who is known best for purchasing superstar mare #Winx, has been securing quality Lots at #Karaka2021 through NZB’s online bidding platform. In partnership with legendary trainer Chris Waller, he has bought progeny by #Savabeel, #OceanPark, #Vadamos and #Churchill. We know they will have more on their shopping list today as the remaining Book 1 lots go through the ring. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Start of Day - Preview
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview - Lot 395
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 395 - Lot 400
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 400 - Lot 405
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 405 - Lot 412
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 412 - Lot 417
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 417 - Lot 424
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 424 - Lot 432
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 432 - Lot 441
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 441 - Lot 448
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 448 - Lot 454
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 454 - Lot 461
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 462 - Lot 468
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 469 - Lot 475
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 476 - Lot 482
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 482 - Lot 488
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 489 - Lot 494
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 494 - Lot 500
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 500 - Lot 507
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 507 - Lot 515
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 515 - Lot 521
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 521 - Lot 527
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 527 - Lot 534
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 534 - Lot 539
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 539 - Lot 547
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 547 - Lot 554
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 555 - Lot 564
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 564 - Lot 574
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 574 - Review
Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Review
Karaka 2021 - Mark Chitty from Haunui Farm
Mark Chitty from Haunui Farm chats to us about #Iffraaj, their previous headline sire and one of the leading stallions at #Karaka2021. Iffraaj’s influence has been felt around the grounds at Karaka with his sons-turned sires #Ribchester and #TurnMeLoose also selling strongly throughout Book 1. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Gus Wigley on War Decree
South Island raider Guys Wigley from Inglewood Stud is wrapped with the way progeny of his new resident stallion and first season sire #WarDecree have sold at #Karaka2021. Wigley will also offer a number of quality #WarDecree lots up for auction in Book 2 over the forthcoming days. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Mark Baker on Lot 578
Keep your eye out for Mark Baker’s exciting Almanzor colt out of Lady Royale (Lot 578) coming up later today. Hallmark Stud has had a sold last two days of trading over NZB’s Book 1 Sale. “I’ve had incredible results and my phone went flat yesterday for the first time ever…” - Mark Baker #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - John Thompson from Rich Hill Stud
John Thompson from Rich Hill Stud knows what it’s like to sell multiple Group One-winning horses from quality sires. His latest edition, first season sire Satono Aladdin has been well received at Karaka2021 after they sold Lot 451 for $360,000 to Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Becca Perry on Lot 416
Becca Perry is following in the footsteps of her renowned Bloodstock Agent father Bruce Perry, after they picked up Lot 416, a colt by first season sire Almanzor from Waikato Stud for $400,000. Becca and her Dad have been busy at #Karaka2021, securing 16 Lots so far, with plenty more on the shopping list as we head into the final day of Book 1. #WhereWinningBegins
Karaka 2021 - Pam Gerard on Lot 451
Earlier today Pam Gerard purchased Lot 451, a Satono Aladdin colt on behalf of Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables for $360,000 out of Rich Hill Stud’s draft. With plenty of #DeepImpact about him, the first season sire has been well received at #Karaka2021 with many quality lots destined for sharp stables. #WhereWinningBegins