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In honour of the late Sir Patrick Hogan, NZB Principal Sir Peter Vela paid tribute to Hogan and his profound influence on the thoroughbred industry, immediately prior to the opening of its Karaka 2023 National Yearling Sales Series on 29 January. In recognition of Hogan’s immense contribution and success,
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The progeny of promising young Waikato Stud stallion Ardrossan were keenly sought after on the opening day of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. With three lots by the sire going under the hammer on the first day of the Book 1 Sale, Bryce Tankard went to $260,000
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Te Akau principal David Ellis didn’t let the torrential rain at Karaka on Sunday dampen his spirits as he was once again active in the newly named Sir Patrick Hogan Auditorium. “We have never seen rain like this before at the sale,” Ellis said. “It is just getting heavier
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New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale has made quite the impression on Queensland visitors Brian and Peggy Flannery. “It’s our first time here. It is a lovely set-up, and I am glad we came,” Brian Flannery said. The couple have ventured across the Tasman in search of their
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Newly established farm Elsdon Park are starting off as they mean to continue at Karaka. The Matamata farm featured prominently on the opening day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Yearling Sale when selling lot 97, the Savabeel filly out of Makfi mare Chiaretta, to trainer Andrew Forsman, and
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A half-brother to multiple Group One winner Mo’unga will remain in New Zealand after his purchase by Stephen Marsh at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Sale on Sunday. The Cambridge trainer went to $380,000 to secure lot 91, the Super Seth colt, out of Waikato Stud’s
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New Zealand Bloodstock’s 97th National Yearling Sale Series will kick off with Book 1 on Sunday 29 January, with the first lot to go under the hammer from 11am. The much anticipated yearling sale welcomes international buyers back to the complex for the first time since 2020. Vendors have
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Curraghmore principal Gordon Cunningham is heading into Karaka 2023 in a buoyant mood after the success of his farm’s graduates last year. The farm had four individual Group One winners and seven individual stakes winners, showcasing the quality of athlete raised at the Waikato thoroughbred nursery. “All those horses
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The foot traffic at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka sales complex has Haunui Farm principal Mark Chitty buoyed ahead of the National Yearling Sale, which kicks off at 11am this coming Sunday. The Karaka farm will offer 26 yearlings in the Book 1 session of the sale, including a quality
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In honour of the late Sir Patrick Hogan, New Zealand Bloodstock will open its 97th National Yearling Sales Series with a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the legendary studmaster, breeder, racehorse owner, and devoted family man. New Zealand Bloodstock invites all buyers, vendors, media and general public to attend the tribute,
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Little Avondale Stud principals Sam and Catriona Williams are already buzzing ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales, which kick-off at Karaka at 11am this Sunday. The Wairarapa farm are busy with pre-sale parades and are excited to see plenty of international faces that have been absent from
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Tarzino has already made an impressive impact at the highest level and Westbury Stud are confident the best is yet to come for the young stallion. The son of Tavistock and the Zabeel mare Zarzino (NZ) ran up to his own rich pedigree with success in the Gr.1 VRC