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Distinguished New Zealand thoroughbred industry leader Joe Walls (MNZM) has retired from his role as Chairman of the NZB Board of Directors, bringing to a close his illustrious tenure with the auction house that spanned more than five decades. Joe started with the company in 1972, when it was known
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The stunning Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) victory by Warmonger on Saturday has already begun to pay dividends for the Wigley family who stand his sire War Decree at their South Island-based boutique breeding operation Inglewood Stud. A son of internationally acclaimed sire War Front, War Decree will stand his
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'The NZ suffix punches well above its weight' - New Zealand Bloodstock's Andrew Buick talks to Racing Post on life down under and his famous family Andrew Buick hails from a renowned equestrian family, being brother to dual British champion jockey William and De Burgh Equine&
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Throughout a proud history spanning more than 50 years, the NZB Filly of the Year Series has repeatedly unveiled superstars of the racetrack and the breeding barn. But the 2023-24 edition of the series turned out to be one for the ages, with three different fillies going on to win
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The winners have been announced for the NZB-sponsored Best Newcomer Award this season, formed as part of the NZTR and Equestrian Sports NZ wider show series, Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sports (TiES). The NZB Newcomer Award recognises the success and versatility of thoroughbreds in equestrian sports for those newly registered with
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Buyers at next month’s NZB National Weanling Sale at Karaka will have access to the progeny of emerging stallion talent with the same Karaka quailty but in smaller packaging. The catalogue for the National Weanling Sale features 49 different sires, including many of the most promising names among New
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Buyers at next month’s NZB National Weanling Sale at Karaka will have access to the progeny of an outstanding range of proven and emerging stallion talent – and at lower price levels than they are likely to command later in life. The catalogue for the National Weanling Sale features 49
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The world's highest-rated sprinting mare Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) is now also Australasia's most-expensive broodmare ever after she was purchased on Tuesday for A$6.6 million. The 10-time Group One winner was purchased by Yulong after an opening bid of A$4m progressed by A$
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The allure of a weanling sale is the world of possibilities that are within reach over the next few seasons, both back in the sale ring and on the racetrack. The 150-lot catalogue for next month’s 2024 NZB National Weanling Sale at Karaka is stacked with the right bloodlines
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The Oaks Stud in Cambridge have announced their service fees for the forthcoming breeding season with the roster to be headed by leading second season sire U S Navy Flag at $15,000 + GST. The son of War Front was represented by Gr.2 Auckland Guineas (1600m) winner Pendragon, who
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Waikato Stud presents a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel. With a reputation for producing tough sprinter/ milers, the line-up also offers diversity in bloodlines for breeders and opportunity for value at every level. “We continue to place emphasis on
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Novara Park has stuck solid with its stallion roster, maintaining the service fees for all stallions for the 2024 breeding season. “With breeders in mind, we have held our fees to the same level this year” said Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo. Deep Impact’s son Staphanos got off to