The catalogue for the world’s leading two-year-old sale is now online, with New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2026 Ready to Run Sale set to take place at Karaka on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November.

Peerless by every measure, NZB’s Ready to Run Sale graduates have won 33 Group One races and 115 stakes races in the last five seasons.

Last season alone, Ready to Run graduates won 26 black-type races, while graduates of both Australian 2YO sales combined claimed only 12 in the same period.

Hong Kong Derby victor Invincible Ibis (Hellbent), plus Group One stars Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock), Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars), Gringotts (NZ) (Per Incanto), Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse), Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro), Antino (NZ) (Redwood), Feroce (NZ) (Super Seth), War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel) and Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) headline a remarkable list of recent graduates from this sale.

Combining both quality and quantity, the elite catalogue features 460 two-year-olds selected and prepared by 36 of New Zealand’s leading horsemen and women, backed by the proven performance that has made the Ready to Run Sale the benchmark for two-year-old sales worldwide.

With 119 sires represented, it is the most diverse catalogue ever assembled for the Ready to Run Sale. Leading sires from New Zealand and Australia feature prominently, including Proisir, Savabeel, Per Incanto, Shamexpress, Super Seth, Wrote, Satono Aladdin, Ocean Park, Sweynesse, Sword of State, The Autumn Sun, Street Boss, Hellbent, Written Tycoon, Toronado, Capitalist, So You Think, Russian Revolution, Frankel, Too Darn Hot and Home Affairs , alongside a host of exciting emerging and first-season sires.

“If buyers are looking for proven performance, this is the one sale they need to attend,” said NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook.

“The results year in and year out speak for themselves. They reflect both the quality of horses brought to this sale and the exceptional job our preparers do in educating and presenting them.

“No other sale of this type comes close. We've had 33 Group One wins in the last five seasons compared to just two for the Australian sales. To have a Hong Kong Derby winner and an honour roll featuring Group One sprinting stars to Classic winners does all the talking for us.

“We look forward to another outstanding edition of this sale and welcoming our buyers back to Karaka.”

• Sale Dates: The 2026 Ready to Run Sale will take place at the Karaka Sales Centre from 11am (NZT) on 18 and 19 November.
• Breeze Ups: Held at Te Rapa Racecourse on 12 and 13 October, across two consecutive days on one turf track.
• Karaka Millions & NZB Kiwi: Twenty-three two-year-olds in the catalogue are nominated for the lucrative Karaka Millions Series, while any horse purchased is eligible for New Zealand’s only slot race, the $4.5m NZB Kiwi (1500m) for three-year-olds.
• Online Bidding: Available to all prospective purchasers via bidonline.nzb.co.nz.
• Online Catalogue: Available at nzb.co.nz, featuring pedigrees, parade videos and photos, breeze-up clips, updates and other important information to assist with buying decisions.
• Catalogue Apps: The catalogue can also be downloaded via the Equineline app for tablets or Thoroughworks app for mobile.
• Travel & Accommodation: Buyers wishing to attend can enquire about accommodation options and travel assistance by emailingtravel@nzb.co.nz.
• Bid Registration: Buyers can register at the Sale Day office on arrival, while new NZB clients can complete the New Buyer Registration form online.
• General Enquiries: Contact the NZB team via nzb.co.nz or call +64 9 298 0055.

Ka Ying Rising impresses ahead of 2026/27 race return

Zac Purton and David Hayes are confident Ka Ying Rising is poised to extend his remarkable 20-race winning streak after the champion sprinter breezed through a barrier trial at Sha Tin on Sunday (30 August) in preparation for his return to racing in the 2026/27 season-opening meeting on Sunday (6 September).

Jumping from barrier one against 10 rivals, Ka Ying Rising built momentum up the middle of the course before forging clear, clocking 56.73s to score by two lengths from Public Attention and Magic Control as he prepares to chase a third consecutive victory in the HK$4.2 million G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) next weekend.

Rated joint No. 1 in the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, Ka Ying Rising was never pressured to extend by Purton at any stage and his time this afternoon was only marginally outside the 56.45s he clocked in the corresponding trial last season.

Predicting the world’s premier sprinter could still improve, Hayes said: “I feel pretty good. Zac said he didn’t change legs, but he was probably three or four seconds below course record time, so he was doing it very easy, and I just like the way he acted before the trial.

“I think he’s in the right head space and ready to run a race next week. You spell the horses trying to make them bigger and stronger, especially if they’re a sprinter, and he’s bigger and stronger than he’s ever been. So, I still think we have another season of him improving.”

Hong Kong’s reigning joint Horse of the Year, Ka Ying Rising will enter quarantine in Hong Kong for two weeks immediately after his first-up run in the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup before flying to Sydney, Australia where he will bid for successive wins in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$112 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick on 17 October.

Purton, who has ridden Ka Ying Rising in 19 of his 21 victories (with Karis Teetan also scoring twice), said: “It was nice. He jumped out well, he cruised along. He just did enough to tick him over for his race next week. He’s pulled up in pretty good shape. For where he is at the moment, we’re happy with him.

“He’s a bit fitter now, he moved a bit better, his action was a bit better – but he’s back on the grass, too.

“But he was on one leg the whole way, which is frustrating. How does a horse go 1000m up the straight on one leg? Normal horses can’t do it, but he’s got to sort that out when he gets back to the races.”

The 2026/27 Hong Kong racing season starts at Sha Tin on Sunday (6 September), featuring the HK$4.2 million G3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m). - Hong Kong Jockey Club

Sole CD contender primed for Proisir Plate

There will just be one Central Districts representative in Saturday’s Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) at Ellerslie, and trainer Lisa Latta is hopeful one is enough to claim the lion’s share of the $400,000 purse.

The Palmerston North horsewoman will line-up Platinum Attack (Santos) in Saturday’s feature, and she is pleased with the way he is building into his spring preparation, having placed in his 1000m trial at Foxton at the start of the month before winning his 1200m heat at the Horowhenua track a fortnight ago.

“I am really happy with him,” Latta said. “I am rapt with the way he has trialled, and he is coming up nicely. Touch wood everything has gone very smoothly.”

The multiple stakes-winning sprinter has only raced over 1400m on two occasions, finishing seventh and sixth in the last two editions of the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m), and the distance remains Latta’s biggest query heading into the weekend.  

“The big question mark is the 1400m, but I am just hoping for a decent draw,” she said.

Depending on his performance this weekend, Platinum Attack may head across the Tasman, otherwise he will remain in New Zealand and once again target the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) and Gr.1 Railway (1200m).

“We may look at Sydney, otherwise we will target the two Group Ones. Being a sprinter, there are limited choices in New Zealand other than the two Group Ones,” Latta said.

Platinum Attack could be joined on a trip to Sydney by stablemate Platinum Pantheon (Hanseatic), who was runner-up to Drops Of God (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) in the Gr.3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on ANZAC Day before heading to Queensland where he was runner-up in the Gr.3 Winx Guineas (1600m) and Listed Queensland Day Stakes (1200m).

“He had good runs in Queensland without having all favours,” Latta said. “He will trial tomorrow (at Foxton). We will give him a few trials and then he will go straight to Sydney.”

Promising filly Platinum La Danse (NZ) (Noverre) finished a luckless fifth in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m) on Saturday and will now likely head to Christchurch with an eye towards the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November.

“Platinum La Danse had no luck at all and I think she would have gone close if she got through, she definitely would have run in the first two, she was very unlucky,” Latta said of her Guineas run.

“She has come through it well and she will probably head south to the Canterbury Belle (Listed, 1200m) if we think we can get a suitable track down there.”

Latta was disappointed with Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m) runner-up Midnight Dart’s (NZ) (Derryn) last placed finish in the Guineas, and she is now contemplating his next steps.

“I was disappointed with him,” she said. “Lisa (Allpress, jockey) felt he didn’t really handle the track.”

Meanwhile, Latta has called time on dual Group Three winner Belardo Boy’s (NZ) (Belardo) racing career following his unplaced run at Wanganui on Saturday.

A stable stalwart, the eight-year-old gelding won 11 of his 62 starts, including the Gr.3 Metric Mile (1600m), Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m), Listed Opunake Cup (1600m), Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m), and earned more than $475,000 in prizemoney.

He also placed in the Gr.2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) and AGC Training Stakes.

“He was a very good horse,” Latta said. “He is not a very big horse, and he is not an easy horse to ride. He is finding it hard to recapture form and he has got a good home to go to.

“He will go down to Cluden Station in Tarras, the Purvis’ own shares in him, so they will give him a really good home.”

Meanwhile, Latta has called time on dual Group Three winner Belardo Boy’s racing career following his unplaced run at Wanganui on Saturday.

A stable stalwart, the eight-year-old gelding won 11 of his 62 starts, including the Gr.3 Metric Mile (1600m), Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m), Listed Opunake Cup (1600m), Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m), and earned more than $475,000 in prizemoney.

He also placed in the Gr.2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) and AGC Training Stakes.

“He was a very good horse,” Latta said. “He is not a very big horse, and he is not an easy horse to ride. He is finding it hard to recapture form and he has got a good home to go to.

“He will go down to Cluden Station in Tarras, the Purvis’ own shares in him, so they will give him a really good home.” - Joshua Smith

Affirmative Action to bypass Proisir Plate

Matamata trainer Pam Gerard has elected to bypass Saturday’s Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) with Affirmative Action (Yes Yes Yes), which will allow the Stephen Marsh-trained Tardelli to make the 16-horse field. Affirmative Action resumed with a pleasing fourth placing in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m)

NZ Racing NewsJoshua Smith

The Oaks broodmare makes early stakes mark

Kali (NZ) (Darci Brahma) has made a fast and successful start to the second stage of her career after being denied the opportunity to show her true worth on the track. The Darci Brahma mare’s first foal to race is The Oaks Stud-bred and sold Perfect Chaos (NZ)

NZ Racing NewsPaul Vettise

NZ Stallion Awards

The Centaine Award 
Sire whose NZ-conceived progeny have the highest earnings worldwide.

The Dewar Stallion Trophy
Sire whose progeny have the highest combined earnings in Australia and New Zealand.

The Grosvenor Award
Leading Sires by earnings in New Zealand.

NZ BRED WINNERS

Global NZ-bred winners

2026-08-22 / 2026-08-29

AUSTRALIA
Almanzor : Foire de Trone (NZ)(City Fair by Zamindar) 2021;
22 Aug 2026, 1st ATC Andrew Wisemantel H. 2400m

Almanzor : Diamond Show (NZ)(Zenella by Zabeel) 2021;
22 Aug 2026, 1st BRC Gibson H. 2200m

Almanzor : Mr Miller (NZ)(Miss Miller by Pins) 2022;
29 Aug 2026, 1st ATC Bankstown Sports H. 1500m

Ardrossan : Durness (NZ)(Famous Attraction by Domesday) 2021;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Toowoomba TC Kennards Hire Maiden P. 2010m
Sold by Jamieson Park at National Yearling Sale for $15000

Ardrossan : Cliff Runner (NZ)(Thee by Savabeel) 2023;
27 Aug 2026, 1st Seymour RC WB Hunters Maiden P. 1200m

Ardrossan : Pure Alpha (NZ)(Bridgewater by Written Tycoon) 2020;
29 Aug 2026, 1st BRC Ladbrokes P. 1600m

Belardo : Calzino (NZ)(Midnight Shocka by Shocking) 2022;
25 Aug 2026, 1st Tamworth JC Shay Brennan Constructions H. 2100m
Sold by Haunui Farm at National Weanling and Broodmare Sale for $20000

Churchill : Star of Winston (NZ)(Estrella Especiale by Starcraft) 2022;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Clarence River JC Retired Jockeys and Trainers Reunion Today Maiden H. 1206m
Sold by Curraghmore at National Yearling Sale for $130000

Contributer : Mongolian Spring (NZ)(Ostreidae by Pierro) 2022;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Clarence River JC Bizzy Brahmans Alan Abrahams Remembrance H. 1181m
Sold by Mapperley Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $65000
Sold by Regal Farm at Ready to Run Sale for $160000

Frosted : Issy's Star (NZ)(Cavalini by Exceed and Excel) 2022;
24 Aug 2026, 1st Tuncurry Forster JC Club Forster H. 1000m

Ghibellines : Ahab (NZ)(Nasheeta by Smart Missile) 2020;
27 Aug 2026, 1st Seymour RC Seymour Sub Branch RSL H. 2021m

Hello Youmzain : Sweet Kanzai (NZ)(Kanzai by Savabeel) 2023;
24 Aug 2026, 1st Southside Racing Dalton Consulting Engineers Maiden P. 1000m
Sold by Cambridge Stud at National Yearling Sale for $80000

Hello Youmzain : Zayyano (NZ)(Ruqqaya by Van Nistelrooy) 2022;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Kilcoy RC ADF Families Maiden P. 1500m

Hello Youmzain : Concrete Storm (NZ)(Black Sav by Savabeel) 2023;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Newcastle JC Tooheys Maiden H. 1400m
Sold by Kilgravin Lodge at National Yearling Sale for $120000

Highly Recommended : Tikemyson (NZ)(Wilma Rudolf by Stravinsky) 2019;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Warracknabeal TC Sheep Hills Cup 2000m

Niagara : Fancify (NZ)(Laced Up by Keeninsky) 2019;
29 Aug 2026, 1st MRC Evergreen Turf H. 1400m

Ocean Park : Oceanella (NZ)(Sacred Charm by Fastnet Rock) 2021;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Warracknabeal TC Emmetts Thank You John Jess Maiden P. 1200m

Ocean Park : Ocean's Jen (NZ)(Really Reputable by O'Reilly) 2017;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Kununurra ARC Tabtouch H. 1350m
Sold by Waikato Stud Ltd at Karaka May Sale for $32000

Ocean Park : Farraige (NZ)(Laurelling by Highest Honor) 2020;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Port Macquarie RC Camden Haven Cup 1512m

Ocean Park : The Mariner (NZ)(Sha Tin Sunday by Exceed and Excel) 2019;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Port Augusta RC Pink Roadhouse H. 1100m

Per Incanto : Grassburn (NZ)(Turf Fire by O'Reilly) 2020;
24 Aug 2026, 1st Tuncurry Forster JC Pearl Evermore Bracelet H. 1000m

Per Incanto : Prima Bella (NZ)(Brah Spring by Darci Brahma) 2020;
22 Aug 2026, 1st ATC Toy Show H.Gr.31100m

Per Incanto : Montresor (NZ)(Tereras by Toronado) 2023;
25 Aug 2026, 1st Newcastle JC Dailey Family Funerals Maiden H. 1250m

Per Incanto : In'kantosstar (NZ)(Anniesstar by Zed) 2022;
28 Aug 2026, 1st Geelong RC Connect Tel H. 1347m

Per Incanto : Invisible Magic (NZ)(Visible by Mastercraftsman) 2021;
26 Aug 2026, 1st Bendigo JC Smartloans H. 1400m

Savabeel : Savasteel (NZ)(Happily by Pins) 2021;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Kilcoy RC Alexander Berry Memorial Maiden P. 1200m

Shamexpress : Retourne (NZ)(Rita Moreno by King's Chapel) 2020;
29 Aug 2026, 1st SAJC Sportsbet H. 2500m

So You Think : Queen of Light (NZ)(Aurora Lights by Darci Brahma) 2021;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Springsure JC Dooleys Tavern and Motel QTIS Maiden P. 1100m
Sold by The Oaks Stud at National Yearling Sale for $375000

Southern Lights : Star Minerva (NZ)(Star Astraia by Swiss Ace) 2022;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Illawarra TC Beer Carpenter Racing Maiden P. 1200m

Tarzino : Rosso Levanto (NZ)(Cristallo Rosso by Testa Rossa) 2020;
27 Aug 2026, 1st Ipswich TC Fertpro H. 1980m

Tavistock : Mr Invincible (NZ)(Botanic by Stravinsky) 2018;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Cobar Miners' RC Erica Chambers Memorial Trophy 1400m

The Autumn Sun : Livalittle (NZ)(Hayley Grace by Thorn Park) 2021;
29 Aug 2026, 1st BRC Century Pools H. 1600m

Time Test : Fast Tempo (NZ)(Cordal by Tavistock) 2021;
22 Aug 2026, 1st SAJC Canadian Club H. 1400m
Sold by HGT Bloodstock Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $25000

Tivaci : Kirikan (NZ)(Jammu by Savabeel) 2020;
29 Aug 2026, 1st Cairns JC CSF Industries P. 1250m
Sold by Waikato Stud Ltd at National Yearling Sale for $135000

Turn Me Loose : Mr Trafficanti (NZ)(Traffic by Lonhro) 2018;
29 Aug 2026, 1st SAJC Superior Logistics Australia H. 1800m

Vanbrugh : Ocean Bay (NZ)(Ysabella Brave by Deputy Governor) 2022;
28 Aug 2026, 1st Geelong RC Nesbitt Contructions H. 1547m

MALAYSIA
Charm Spirit : Commander Jones (NZ)(Zuma by Mastercraftsman) 2020;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. 1500m

Charm Spirit : Big Max (NZ)(Red Robyn by Iffraaj) 2020;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. 1275m
Sold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $34000
Sold by Pertab Racing at Ready to Run Sale for $120000

Haradasun : God's Gift (NZ)(Criquette by Forensic Evidence) 2016;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Perak TC Class 5 H. 1600m
Sold by Long Acres Stud at National Yearling Sale for $8000
Sold by Kiltannon Stables Ltd at Ready to Run Sale for $28000

Mendelssohn : Lucky Magic (NZ)(No Love Letters by Roderic O'Connor) 2020;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Perak TC Ladies Gold Vase 1400m
Sold by Prima Park at National Yearling Sale for $35000
Sold by Prima Park at Ready to Run Sale for $75000

Super Seth : Navarre Regent (NZ)(Indomitable by Danehill) 2023;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Selangor TC Restricted Maiden H. 1200m
Sold by Prima Park at Ready to Run Sale for $60000

Sweynesse : Diamond Heart (NZ)(Dowellbyme by Dubawi) 2019;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Perak TC Class 5 H. 1200m

Ten Sovereigns : Speedy Samurai (NZ)(Buymore by Zabeel) 2021;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Perak TC Jockey Club of Turkiye Goodwill Cup 1300m
Sold by BMD Bloodstock Ltd at Ready to Run Sale for $75000
Sold by Valachi Downs at National Weanling Sale for $12500

Vanbrugh : Baby Biscuit (NZ)(Chile by Volksraad) 2021;
23 Aug 2026, 1st Perak TC Class 4 H. 1300m
Sold by Windsor Park Stud at National Yearling Sale for $57500

Vespa : Cavani - Cool Sixty-One (Sing.) (NZ)(Marie Doree by River Bay) 2018;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Selangor TC Class 3 H. 1300m

Zacinto : Top Show (NZ)(Always Happy by Aldebaran) 2019;
22 Aug 2026, 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. 1275m