Racing
The tradition of presenting a quality selection is set to continue at Karaka on June 25 when Curraghmore offers its annual draft at the NZB Weanling Sale. Farm principal Gordon Cunningham takes genuine pride in the process of preparing Curraghmore’s weanling draft, with this year’s six-strong offering again
Racing
Three quality weanlings will further boost NZB’s 2026 National Weanling Sale, with the bonus lots set to be offered immediately following the 140 lots originally catalogued for sale at Karaka on Thursday 25 June. Headlining the three supplementary entries is Lot 141, a son of first season sire Paddington
Racing
The phenomenal Ka Ying Rising has been the horse of a lifetime for everyone associated with him, including his New Zealand breeders, Fraser and Erin Auret. Under their Grandmoral Lodge banner, the Aurets bred Ka Ying Rising as the first foal out of their Per Incanto mare Missy Moo. Missy
Breeding
Five-time Group One winner Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) has been purchased by Yulong Investments for A$2.8 million at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale. By Proisir, out of the Towkay mare Geordie Girl, Legarto was sold as a yearling by Highline Thoroughbreds at Karaka for $90,000
Breeding
The hot run of form from Wrote’s progeny has continued in Hong Kong with the Highview stallion represented by a winning double at Sha Tin on Sunday. He sired the first two winners on the program with the David Hall-trained Flying Amani (NZ) (Wrote) and Jimmy Ting’s Come
Racing
The buying power of major Australian-based players has been an almost unstoppable force in securing well-bred and stakes-performed New Zealand mares in recent seasons, but this week’s May Premium Broodmare Sale on Gavelhouse Plus bucked that trend. Five mares were offered on the online platform on Wednesday night and
Racing
Novara Park has announced its 2026 service fees, with owner Luigi Muollo reinforcing the stud’s commitment to offering breeders quality bloodlines and genuine value across its stallion roster. Sweynesse continues to build momentum following another strong season headlined by Wigmore’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) victory. The
Breeding
The Gavelhouse Plus May Premium Broodmare Sale is live featuring five Lots and bidding is set to close from 7pm (NZT) on Wednesday 20th May. Marsh Racing’s recently retired Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and Glamour Tycoon (AUS) (Written Tycoon) are the first two Lots in the sale followed by Haunui
Breeding
Award-winning racing photographer Trish Dunell scored a sentimental victory last Saturday when her filly Fringes (NZ) (Niagara) took out the Gr.3 SA Fillies Classic (2546m) at Morphettville. While international stakes success is nothing new to Dunell, Saturday’s win meant more than most, with the filly named after her
Breeding
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable mares whose legacy has shaped the course of our thoroughbred racing history. Eulogy (GB) Ciecero x Kalibia Foaled: 1911 Notable Descendants: Bonecrusher, Vo Rogue, Il Tempo, Zephyr Bay, Show Gate, Beauty Generation, Dundeel Honours: New Zealand
Breeding
Mapperley Stud has added further fire power to their 2026 stallion roster with the acquisition of Champion 3 year-old Savaglee who stands for an introductory fee of $17,500+gst. One of the best credentialed sons of Savabeel to retire to stud, Savaglee joins Armory and Profondo on their roster
Breeding
Auguste Rodin, the best-of-the-best son of breed shaper Deep Impact, will return to Windsor Park after covering an outstanding first book of mares and is confirmed to stand for his second season at a fee of $30,000 + GST. A leading European 2YO and Champion 3YO, Auguste Rodin was a