New Zealand Bloodstock

NZB’s Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones caught up with leading Queensland syndicator Archer Park Racing in the lead up to Karaka 2025 🍷🐎 They’ll be back at Karaka next month, and on the hunt for their next Hardline (NZ), who won the Karaka Million 2YO in 2015 🏆 #RoadtoKaraka2025 #WhereWinningBegins✨

Hot on the heels of a record-breaking Ready to Run Sale, the cream of New Zealand’s yearling crop has been revealed for Karaka 2025. 💥 The world-renowned week of selling in late January is the shop window for the thoroughbred talent that New Zealand produces, and that trend is set to continue with world-class catalogues unveiled. The 99th National Yearling Sales Series will take place at Karaka from Sunday 26 January to Thursday 30 January. The catalogues, which are now available to view online, contain an outstanding selection of 661 yearlings in Book 1 and another 427 in Book 2. 🐴 “Of all the Sales in Australasia this year, Karaka saw the biggest increase in average, turnover and median. That was really encouraging,” commented NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook. “We’re incredibly proud of the New Zealand-bred and Karaka graduate results over the last twelve months.” “After the record-breaking Sale last week, we are looking forward to seeing that momentum roll into Karaka 2025. Our team will be busy establishing the best buying bench possible from all markets.” Read more here 📰 : https://lnkd.in/gRkQ2whb

Blockbuster Sale as Ready to Run Records Tumble 🎞️ Expectations were exceeded at Karaka with tremendous results witnessed across two days of selling at NZB’S 2024 Ready to Run Sale, confirming the demand for proven racetrack results and quality New Zealand-prepared horses.🏇 After Day One’s blockbuster day including the record-breaking sale of a $1,650,000 two-year-old, momentum continued into the final day of selling which saw the total aggregate land at $38,593,500, a 10% increase on the 2023 record edition of the Sale.🎉 The clearance rate at the close of selling was a strong 78% with the average and median on par with last year’s remarkable results.👏 “I’m absolutely delighted with the buying bench we were able to assemble. We had hoped to match last year’s results but to exceed them has been a wonderful outcome,” commented NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook. “To achieve nearly 79% with the clearance rate, that’s really satisfying. We’ll be selling horses for the next few hours and into tomorrow so if we can get over 80% that would be fantastic.” A significant international presence was felt with Hong Kong-based buyers responsible for over $17.1 million in spend across 72 lots, while Australian buyers secured 67 lots for a total of $10.6 million in receipts. Emerging market Malaysia stamped their mark throughout the Sale, purchasing 40 horses for $3 million while the domestic market made a splash of $6.2 million for 57 lots. 🤯 The highlight on Day Two came when the much-anticipated son of Churchill, Lot 288, was knocked down to Patella Bloodstock for $775,000 from Riverrock Farm’s draft. “We are over the moon, he trialled really well before the breeze-ups,” commented Riverrock’s Chad Ormsby. “This Ready to Run Sale is our homeground too, it’s our local sale and we believe it’s the best sale of its kind, so we wanted to support the Sale as well.” Read more here 👉🏻📰: https://lnkd.in/gKmi8Saz

Day One of NZB’S 2024 Ready to Run Sale witnessed incredible results across the board, including an Australasian record for a two-year-old at auction.💥 The aggregate reached $18,547,000, an increase of 14% on the previous year at the same stage. Other key sale indicators also increased, with the average reaching $173,336 (+10%) and median settling at $90,000.👏🏻 The top two lots of the day were both progeny of Champion sire I Am Invincible, with Lot 174 (ex Shillelagh) setting a Southern Hemisphere record when selling for $1,650,000, and Lot 32 knocking down for $675,000. NZB’s Head Auctioneer Mike Kneebone commended today’s results.🗣 “It’s a remarkable Sale. It keeps pushing the boundaries.” “Yesterday at the welcome drinks, I looked around and thought the buying bench was as good and as strong as I’ve ever seen, and the results are starting to show for that.” “I’ve also been amazed with the Australian spend. They don’t normally buy two-year-olds, so to see them hunting up behind Hong Kong, only behind by a few million is remarkable. “But with results on the racetrack with the likes of Ceolwulf, Mr Brightside, Antino and Warmonger, it’s no surprise that they have come to play.” Read more over here📰: https://lnkd.in/gZBtwnJ6 #WhereWinningBegins✨

Kiwi Trainers Leave Lasting Legacy in Singapore 🥝 Singapore racing’s final chapter will be written in the S$1.38m Grand Singapore Gold Cup (2000m) this Saturday, ending a proud history at Kranji that several New Zealanders have enriched with their skills and horses.🏇 Respected Kiwi trainers Laurie Laxon, Mark Walker, Stephen Gray, Bruce Marsh, Paddy Busuttin and Donna Logan have combined to win more than 3000 races in Singapore since the late 1990s. Many of those successes came from horses that were bred in New Zealand or sold through the Karaka sale ring.👏 Read more about them here 👉🏻📰: https://lnkd.in/gHEyfdRC These respected trainers are just some of the Kiwis who have left a lasting legacy in Singapore racing. The final raceday takes place on Saturday 5 October with the running of the S$1.38m Grand Singapore Gold Cup (2000m).🏆

NZB’s 2024 Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups are just three weeks away.🤩 Each two-year-old entered in the Sale will breeze on the same turf track at Te Rapa Racecourse over two consecutive days, making NZB’s Ready to Run Sale the only sale of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere that conducts its Breeze Ups solely on one turf surface, a favoured preference amongst buyers.🏇💨 Here are a few reasons why NZB's Breeze Ups are incomparable when it comes to buyer evaluations. ✅The conditions and consistent measurements provide a major advantage when it comes to statistical and video analysis. ✅ Penetrometer readings are taken of the track each day, plus ongoing recordings of weather conditions and wind anemometer readings throughout each day. ✅NZB's Breeze Up clip format includes additional footage near the 500 metre mark capturing horses before they fully extend into their gallop. Each horse is individually filmed and timed, with independently verified recordings. ✅NZB also films the mounting yard at Te Rapa, providing footage of all two-year-olds being paraded with the jockey mounted prior to their Breeze Up. The Schedule for the Breeze Ups will be available via www.nzb.co.nz the week prior to the event. The full Breeze Up clips and mounting yard footage will also be made available for viewing on NZB’s website by Friday 25 October, as well as streamed on Trackside in New Zealand, plus Racing.com in Australia. 📺 NZB's Jessie Gower gives you an exclusive behind the scenes at the NZB Breeze Up's right here 👇

The TAB Racing Club (TRC) is now live! The experience of racehorse ownership is just a click away for our customers following the launch of the TRC today. Modelled on the Ladbrokes Racing Club (through Ladbrokes Australia) operated by Entain Australia & New Zealand, the Club offers the chance for our customers to opt in to becoming a member of the club, and experience the joys of ownership without spending a cent. The team was very busy shopping at the New Zealand Bloodstock yearling sales earlier this year, building up a stellar roster of thoroughbred and harness youngsters. Customers who sign up to be club members can enjoy perks like regular updates from TRC's trainers and enter to win raceday hospitality and experiences, and naming competitions. Look out for these striking TRC colours to hit the racecourses of New Zealand very soon! Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gmBC79sf #ownership #innovation #horseracing

A bright new talent in Malaysian racing stepped on to the stage at Selangor Turf Club - Official on Sunday, with Duma (NZ) (Too Darn Hot) making a stylish winning debut in the RM50,000 NZB Ready to Run Sale Trophy (1200m). 🏆 Duma was bred by Pencarrow Stud and was offered by Prima Park at the 2023 Ready to Run Sale, where Esther Quan Hui Lim bought him for $45,000. 🤝 Throughout the day, seven of nine winners were graduates of the Karaka Sales. NZB's Director of Business and Development Mike Kneebone and NZTM's Andrew Birch were in attendance for the feature day. “Today was remarkable. It has been at least ten years since Selangor had two restricted maiden races for four-year-olds and younger. "It was only possible because of the forward thinking by the Selangor Turf Club," commented Kneebone. Bold Runner (NZ), another 2023 Ready to Run graduate took out the NZB Airfreight Trophy (1200m). The son of the late Contributer and first foal from the Makfi mare McPhoebe was a $60,000 purchase by Tan Tiang Huat from Riverrock Farm's draft. 👨🏼⚖️💥 "I was very proud to see so many young NZB graduates parading. They are a credit to our vendors and NZB,” added Kneebone. "Our relationship with the Selangor Turf Club goes a long way back and that is extremely important in Asia, to gain trust and support of the clubs. "The NZB Ready to Run is becoming a remarkable success story." Read more here 📰 : https://lnkd.in/ghSK2msn

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Malaysia and the Republic of Korea (Korea) next week, accompanied by a senior business delegation. PM says "Korea is a like-minded democracy that sees the challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region in similar ways to New Zealand. I look forward to continuing my discussions with President Yoon Suk Yeol on regional and global challenges, as well as bilateral cooperation." "Korea is our sixth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest education source market. We have strong food and beverage exports, and this visit will help lift the profile of our world-class offering." Along with the business delegation, the Prime Minister will be accompanied by Nicola Grigg, the Minister of State for Trade, and Melissa Lee, the Minister for Economic Development. The business delegation: Air New Zealand Alliance Group Limited Auckland Airport Christchurch International Airport Limited Elemental Group Limited Fonterra Gentrack Ltd (Global) Hiringa Energy Hyundai Hydrogen - New Zealand Hyundai Motors New Zealand Indevin Group KONO NZ Tohu Wines Lincoln University (NZ) MORRISON New Zealand Bloodstock New Zealand Māori Tourism New Zealand Steel SIEBA Schools International Education Association Sealord Group Ltd SHOTT BEVERAGES LIMITED Skyline Enterprises Te Awanui Huka Pak Limited Ventus Energy More details from Beehive: https://lnkd.in/gBgSvrq6 More details from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise: https://lnkd.in/gnHgXgB5 Photo from https://lnkd.in/g2uG-Usm

Catalogue Live for NZB’s 2024 Ready to Run Sale 📙 The 2024 edition of the world’s best sale of two-year-olds is now only 71 days away, and NZB is excited to unveil another stellar catalogue for the Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. 🤩 Showcasing both quality and quantity, an exceptional selection of 404 two-year-olds will go through the Karaka sale ring during the globally renowned two-day sale in November. Boasting the right pedigrees, physiques and sale preparations to follow in the footsteps of the incredible Ready to Run Sale roll of honour that has gone before them.🎓 In the last five seasons alone, graduates of the Ready to Run Sale have won 29 Group One races and 117 stakes races. Sale graduates have made their mark across Australasia and Asia, from Hong Kong megastars #GoldenSixty (Medaglia d’Oro) and #LuckySweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) to Australia’s Group One warhorse and A$13 million earner #MrBrightside (NZ) (Bullbars). New names are continually being added to the list of the Ready to Run Sale’s star performers, including #Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) with his extraordinary 10-length demolition job in the Group One Queensland Derby (2400m) in June, along with this year’s Group One New Zealand Oaks (2400m) heroine #Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote).🔥 The 2024 Ready to Run Sale catalogue features the progeny of 101 of the biggest names in the stallion ranks of Australasia and further afield, including proven champions Savabeel, Frankel, I Am Invincible, Snitzel, Deep Field, Proisir and Written Tycoon. 🐴 “We’ve got a big job to match last year’s record Sale, but with the calibre of horses assembled in this year’s catalogue, we are certainly heading in the right direction,” commented NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook. “The horses produced for this Sale by our horsemen and women continue to make headlines for themselves and the honour roll just continues to grow. “We’ve had a huge amount of interest in the Sale already, people are itching to get back to Karaka. “Our bloodstock team are working hard canvassing in Australia, Hong Kong, Europe and although we may have lost Singapore, we have built strong relationships with emerging markets like Malaysia, China and Korea.” Read more here 🗞: https://lnkd.in/ghPqwhra View the online catalogue here 👉🏼: https://lnkd.in/gDirUGqu #WhereWinningBegins✨ New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc | The Hong Kong Jockey Club | Racing Post | Racing Victoria| Racing Australia