Karaka 2021 Online Bidding Tutorial

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. 

Welcome to Karaka

Welcome to Karaka

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

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 SEARCYMEDIA NZB YEARLING SALE PREVIEW

 

2021 Karaka Million Barrier Draw

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2YO - On the Bubbles

 

2021 Karaka Million 3YO Classic - Aegon

2021 Karaka Million 3YO Classic - Aegon

 

Karaka 2021 - Andrew Forsman on 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

Karaka 2021 - Henry Plumptre, Cambridge Stud

Henry Plumptre from Cambridge Stud talks first season sire Almanzor. 

Karaka 2021 - Graeme Rogerson on Lot 7

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 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

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

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 - Ross Mckay, Leanach Lodge

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Preview

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Preview

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Preview 2

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 1 - Lot 5

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 5 - Lot 9

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 9 - Lot 15

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 15 - Lot 22

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 22 - Lot 28

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 28 - Lot 36

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 36 - Lot 44

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 44 - Lot 51

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 51 - Lot 57

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 57 - Lot 67

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 67 - Lot 73

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 75 - Lot 82

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 82 - Lot 88

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 88 - Lot 94

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 94 - Lot 99

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 120 - Lot 127

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 127 - Lot 133

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 133 - Lot 140

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 140 - Lot 147

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 147 - Lot 153

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 159 - Lot 165

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 165 - Lot 172

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 172 - Lot 178

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 178 - Lot 186

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 186 - Lot 193

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Lot 193 - Lot 198

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 Lot 199 - Review

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day One Review Show

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

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

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

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

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 Start of Day - Preview

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two - Preview 2

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two - Preview 2

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Preview - Lot 203

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 203 - Lot 209

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 209 - Lot 216

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 216 - Lot 222

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 222 - Lot 230

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 230 - Lot 235

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 235 - Lot 240

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 240 - Lot 246

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 246 - Lot 254

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 254 - Lot 261

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 261 - Lot 271

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 271 - Lot 276

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 276 - Lot 282

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 282 - Lot 289

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 290 - Lot 297

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 297 - Lot 303

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 303 - Lot 309

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 309 - Lot 316

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 316 - Lot 322

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 322 - Lot 329

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 329 - Lot 335

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 333 - Lot 342

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 343 - Lot 347

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 348 - Lot 354

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 354 - Lot 362

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 363 - Lot 369

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 369 - Lot 377

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 377 - Lot 384

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 384 - Lot 390

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Lot 384 - Lot 390

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Review

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Two Review

 

Karaka 2021 - Mark Chittick on Savabeel

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

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

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

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 Start of Day - Preview

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview - Lot 395

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 395 - Lot 400

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 400 - Lot 405

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 405 - Lot 412

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 412 - Lot 417

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 417 - Lot 424

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 424 - Lot 432

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 432 - Lot 441

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 441 - Lot 448

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 448 - Lot 454

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 454 - Lot 461

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 462 - Lot 468

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 469 - Lot 475

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 476 - Lot 482

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 482 - Lot 488

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 489 - Lot 494

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 494 - Lot 500

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 500 - Lot 507

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 507 - Lot 515

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 515 - Lot 521

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 521 - Lot 527

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 527 - Lot 534

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 534 - Lot 539

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 539 - Lot 547

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 547 - Lot 554

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 555 - Lot 564

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 564 - Lot 574

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 Lot 574 - Review

 

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Review

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Review

 

Karaka 2021 - Mark Chitty from Haunui Farm

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Karaka 2021 - Adrian Stanley, Woburn Farm

Karaka 2021 - Adrian Stanley, Woburn Farm

Adrian Stanley consigned sold Lot 487 on behalf of legendary breeder Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan. Mrs Moss purchased a Tavistock colt out of Zabeel mare La Belle Beel for $440,000 our of Stanley’s Woburn Farm draft. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Chris Rutten Bloodstock Agent

Karaka 2021 - Chris Rutten Bloodstock Agent

Renowned Bloodstock Agent Chris Rutten has been active purchasing at #Karaka2021 in partnership with legendary trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott based in New South Wales. They walked away with four quality lots by stallions #TurnMeLoose, #Savabeel and #SoYouThink. #WhereWInningBegins 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 580 - Lot 583

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 580 - Lot 583

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 584 - Lot 592

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 584 - Lot 592

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 592 - Lot 602

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 592 - Lot 602

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 602 - Lot 609

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 602 - Lot 609

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 609 - Lot 621

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 609 - Lot 621

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 621 - Lot 631

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 621 - Lot 631

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 631 - Lot 638

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 631 - Lot 638

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 639 - Lot 644

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 639 - Lot 644

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 644 - Lot 651

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 644 - Lot 651

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 651 - Lot 659

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 651 - Lot 659

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 659 - Lot 665

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 659 - Lot 665

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 665 - Lot 671

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 665 - Lot 671

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 671 - Lot 679

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 671 - Lot 679

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 679 - Lot 689

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 679 - Lot 689

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 689 - Lot 696

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 689 - Lot 696

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 696 - Lot 702

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 696 - Lot 702

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 709 - Lot 713

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 709 - Lot 713

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 713 - Lot 719

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 713 - Lot 719

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 726 - Lot 735

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 726 - Lot 735

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 735 - Lot 746

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 735 - Lot 746

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 746 - End of Day

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Lot 746 - End of Day

 

Karaka 2021 - Sam Williams

Karaka 2021 - Sam Williams

First season sire #TimeTest has kicked off one of the highlight purchases in Book 2. Lot 626, a $115,000 colt by secured by astute Agent Chris Rutten from Sam William’s Little Avondale Stud. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Bryce Tankard (BAFNZ)

Karaka 2021 - Bryce Tankard (BAFNZ)

New Zealand-based Bloodstock Agent Bryce Tankard purchased Lot 648 for $70,000, a Complacent colt out of Shelly Bee from Mapperley Stud’s Book 2 draft. Tankard has been busy throughout Books 1 and 2 and was pleased that he was able to pick up this colt in the competitive market. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Robin Tai

Karaka 2021 - Robin Tai

Agent Robin Tai purchased Lot 664, a Per Incanto colt by Special Draw for $155,000 from Highline Thoroughbred’s draft. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Alan & Eddie, Berkley Stud

Karaka 2021 - Alan & Eddie, Berkley Stud

 

Karaka 2021 - Cam Heron Highline Thoroughbreds

Karaka 2021 - Cam Heron Highline Thoroughbreds

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Review

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day One Review

 

Karaka 2021 - Go Racing

Karaka 2021 - Go Racing

GO RACING picked up another quality filly yesterday in Book 2 at #Karaka2021. The secured Lot 711 for $100,000 out of CH Bloodstock’s draft. Destined to be trained by Andrew Carston, she is by emerging sire #Proisir out of #Airflight and will definitely be one to watch once she hits the track. If you’re interested in this filly, feel free to call Albert Bosma on 0508 GO RACING. $12,450 for 10% share. 

Karaka 2021 - Alex Oliveira

Karaka 2021 - Alex Oliveira

Cambridge horseman Alex Oliviera purchased the second top lot of the day on Day One of Book 2. He picked up Lot 713, a Proisir colt out of All Can Party for $180,000 from Highline Thoroughbreds draft. The exciting colt will likely be broken in over here in New Zealand and then exported internationally to compete on Hong Kong turf. #WhereWnningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Andrew Anderson and Anna Poyhonen

Karaka 2021 - Andrew Anderson and Anna Poyhonen

Andre Anderson and Anna Poyhonen from Waikato Stud have turned a $3,500 @gavelhouse.com weanling purchase into $110,000 after Pam Gerard secured Lot 794 on behalf of Paul Moroney and Ballymore Stables. The #Tivaci colt out of #Florist will be heading across the ditch and is set to be trained by Mike Moroney. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 761 - Lot 769

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 761 - Lot 769

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 769 - Lot 777

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 769 - Lot 777

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 778 - Lot 786

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 778 - Lot 786

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 786 - Lot 793

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 786 - Lot 793

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 793 - Lot 802

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 793 - Lot 802

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 802 - Lot 810

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 802 - Lot 810

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 810 - Lot 815

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 810 - Lot 815

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 817 - Lot 823

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 817 - Lot 823

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 823 - Lot 830

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 823 - Lot 830

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 830 - Lot 836

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 830 - Lot 836

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 836 - Lot 844

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 836 - Lot 844

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 844 - Lot 852

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 844 - Lot 852

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 852 - Lot 862

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 852 - Lot 862

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 862 - Lot 869

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 862 - Lot 869

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 870 - Lot 875

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 870 - Lot 875

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 876 - Lot 883

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 876 - Lot 883

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 883 - Lot 890

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 883 - Lot 890

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 890 - Lot 899

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 890 - Lot 899

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 899 - Lot 907

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 899 - Lot 907

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 907 - Lot 916

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 907 - Lot 916

 

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 916 - End of Day

Karaka 2021: Book 2, Day Two Lot 916 - End of Day

 

Karaka 2021 - Phill Cataldo

Karaka 2021 - Phill Cataldo

A familiar face around #Karaka, Phill Cataldo was incredibly active throughout the duration of Book 1 and 2. The astute Bloodstock Agent even thinks he has potentially found his next Derby horse and we know he has a very good eye based on his previous purchases at Karaka. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Eion Kemp

Karaka 2021 - Eion Kemp

Earlier today Eion Kemp sold Lot 847 under his Kilgravin Lodge banner, a #Zacinot colt out of #Kovka for $100,000 purchased by Paradise Lodge. Kemp is pleased with of results of his #Karaka2021 draft and is looking forward to heading back into the sale ring in November. #WhereWinningBegins 

Karaka 2021 - Andrew Seabrook, Danny Rolston and Mike Kneebone

Karaka 2021 - Andrew Seabrook, Danny Rolston and Mike Kneebone

At the conclusion NZB’s phenomenal 95th National Yearling Sales Series, all key sale indicators tracked well ahead of last year’s final figures. NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook, Director and Business Development Manager Mike Kneebone and Bloodstock Sales Manager Danny Rolston evaluated the last week of selling at #Karaka2021. Watch the full Sale wrap to hear their take on the outstanding results. #WhereWinningBegins