Breeding
Day One of Karaka 2023 saw a long-awaited return to normal selling for New Zealand Bloodstock, who welcomed back international buyers to the sale ring for the first time since 2020. Also felt was the presence of the domestic buying bench, with fierce competition on quality lots seeing out the
Breeding
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,
Breeding
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
Breeding
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
Breeding
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
Breeding
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
Breeding
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
New Zealand
Simon and Katrina Alexander are feeling a sense of déjà vu with their quality mare La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos). Her spring preparation was hampered by wet weather and the Matamata trainers have been met by the same fate this summer. They elected to withdraw La Crique from the Gr.1
New Zealand
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Australia
New Zealand-bred mare Angelic Miss (NZ) (Savabeel) collected the third black-type success of her career with a brilliant late burst in Saturday’s A$125,000 Listed Scenic Blast Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. The Savabeel mare had already won six races before Saturday’s stellar performance, headed by two Listed
New Zealand
Visiting northern rider Jasmine Fawcett capped a red-letter day when she guided the Mark Jones-trained runner Phelan The Power (NZ) (Power) to victory in the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton. Fawcett has been making regular trips to ride in the south with good success of late and
Australia
The addition of blinkers has proven to be the key for former New Zealand mare No Secret (NZ) (Niagara), who recorded her first Australian victory in Saturday’s A$130,000 Ascend Sales Trophies Handicap (1600m) at Moonee Valley. The daughter of Niagara showed real talent when she began her