NZB - Source of Racetrack Legends Since 1927

New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) is the premier thoroughbred and standardbred auction house in New Zealand, and the source of racetrack champions. For over a century, NZB has been at the heart of New Zealand's racing industry, connecting breeders, vendors and buyers through world-class auctions and bloodstock services. 

Based at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre, NZB has built an international reputation as a leading source of elite racehorses, with graduates dominating tracks across Australasia and beyond.

Previously Wrightson Bloodstock, the auction house was purchased by the Vela family in 1997 with the company continuing to grow to a position of global prominence. 

"It has been an amazing responsibility to be the caretaker for the last 30 years. I could never have imagined the ride it would be. There have been so many wonderful people involved in its success along the way who share that love of the horse."
NZB Chairman and Owner, Sir Peter Vela 

New Zealand is acclaimed by thoroughbred experts the world over as the ultimate thoroughbred nursery. The temperate climate, ample rainfall, rich soil, lush green pastures and the expertise of our great horsemen and women combine to make New Zealand the perfect environment for breeding and raising superior thoroughbred racehorses. The fact that New Zealand thoroughbreds consistently outperform their competition in every country they race is ideal testimony to this.

NZB is proud to be the number one supplier of such thoroughbreds to the world, through a number of live auctions held throughout the year. Headlined by the internationally renowned National Yearling Sale in January and the best sale of its kind, NZB's Ready to Run Sale in November.

Beyond its auctions, NZB offers a one stop shop for bloodstock investors. Once the gavel falls, every aspect of a purchaser's bloodstock interests can be managed in the one location with NZB's Airfreight, Insurance and Finance divisions available to service every need.

With a commitment to exceptional customer service and innovation, NZB continues to strengthen New Zealand’s position on the world stage. From first-time buyers through to some of the world’s leading owners, agents, breeders and trainers, clients benefit from the expertise, integrity and passion of a team dedicated to helping them achieve success.

"We are incredibly proud of the service, performance, dedication and loyalty the whole NZB team demonstrates to our clients on a daily basis."
NZB Managing Director, Andrew Seabrook

As the gavel now falls on the first 100 years of selling world-class racehorses, NZB looks ahead to the next chapter of sales ring history. Remaining a trusted global brand, proudly showcasing New Zealand's finest horses and delivering the Karaka experience and service that clients have come to expect for generations.

NZB is where winning begins.