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Road to 2022 Ready to Run Sale

With the 2022 Ready to Run Sale online catalogue release just around the corner, NZB cannot wait to show you what is on offer this year.

2022 Ready to Run Sale of 2YOs

New Zealand Bloodstock's Ready to Run Sale is the world's undisputed leading sale of two-year-olds.

NZB Online Bidding Tutorial

NZB can now offer a user-friendly online bidding service for all registered buyers who are unable to travel to the Sale. For thoroughbred sales, visit bidonline.nzb.co.nz. For standardbred sales, visit standardbred.bidonline.nzb.co.nz.

NZB: Destination Karaka

In this month’s NZB video series, we're showcasing the new and best things that await you here at Karaka. After two and a half years of border closures, we’re looking forward to welcoming old and new friends and business partners back to New Zealand.

NZB Winning Trifecta

In our new 2022 NZB video series we look at the Winning Trifecta – how the land, breeders, and winning trainers help set New Zealand horses apart from their competition. Featuring Champion Trainer Paul O’Sullivan fresh from his time training in Hong Kong.

DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka - Hotel Build Update July 2022

Now that it is officially complete, the DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka hotel has added a smart new addition to NZB’s Karaka Sales Centre and wider Franklin business portfolio.

2022 Breeze Ups | Bryce Tankard

NZB chatted to Bryce Tankard of Waikato Bloodstock at the 2022 Breeze Ups.

2022 Breeze Ups | Chris Rutten

Agent Chris Rutten discusses his stance on the natural advantage NZB’s 2YO graduates gain from breezing on a turf surface.

2022 Breeze Ups | Lance O'Sullivan

Champion jockey-turned-trainer Lance O’Sullivan of Wexford Stables has had great success from NZB’s Ready to Run Sale, including training Group One New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix (NZ).

2022 Breeze Ups | Phill Cataldo

As one of New Zealand’s most astute judges of bloodstock, Phill Cataldo is no stranger to sourcing success from NZB’s Ready to Run Sale.

NZB Connect - 7 Ways to Find Your Next Winner

In this month’s NZB video series, we're talking you through all the ways you can use us to help find your next winner. With NZB Connect, there are seven ways you can now find and buy horses with the help of NZB services and technology.

2022 Breeze Ups | Kelly Van Dyk

NZB chatted to Kelly Van Dyk of Prima Park on Day Two of the Breeze Ups.

2022 Breeze Ups | Merrik Staunton

International agent Merrik Staunton made the trip back to New Zealand to check out NZB’s Breeze Ups.

2022 Breeze Ups | Eion Kemp

Kilgravin Lodge has a long history with NZB’s Ready to Run Sale, preparing a standout draft of juveniles each year.

2022 Breeze Ups

Catch all the on course action at our 2022 Breeze Ups, with some stellar content from New Zealand’s most astute judges.

2022 Ready to Run | Gordon Cunningham

Curraghmore is a name synonymous with success, with many Group One winners originating from the Waikato-based farm.

2022 Ready to Run | Lilywhites Lodge

Our 2022 Ready to Run Sale is just around the corner, with quality two-year-olds set to parade on the grounds at Karaka from this Sunday onwards. Check out this on farm interview with Sophia Orting of Lilywhites Lodge, who are offering a standout draft of 15 juveniles next week.

2022 Ready to Run | Phoenix Park

Janine Dunlop of Phoenix Park talks about her incredible Ready to Run Sale success, having offered Group One winner Mr Brightside (NZ). Known for producing quality over quantity, this year she will be offering a draft of nine juveniles at next week’s Ready to Run Sale.

2022 Ready to Run | Woburn Farm

We had a great chat with Adrian Stanley of Woburn Farm, who is offering six quality two-year-olds at the Ready to Run Sale on 16 and 17 November at Karaka. The expert horseman reminded us of the quality Ready to Run Sale talent that has emerged from the farm over the past few years.

2022 Ready to Run | Westbury Interview

Russell Warrick of Westbury Stud spoke with us about Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s (NZ) (Redwood) outstanding Spring campaign and how the son of Redwood was available for purchase at the Ready to Run Sale. With a sizeable draft on offer this week, the Westbury approach to breezing their two-year-olds is not focused on speed alone.

2022 Ready to Run | Riverrock Farm

We had a chat with Chad Ormsby about the eleven high calibre two-year-olds Riverrock Farm will present at NZB’s Ready to Run Sale this week. With a philosophy that focuses on producing well-rounded juveniles, graduates of Riverrock Farm’s previous Ready to Run Sale drafts are proving it’s a winning formula with their racetrack success.

2022 Ready to Run | Riversely Park

We caught up with Sam Beatson of Riversley Park, a leading vendor of our Ready to Run Sale. With 40 quality two-year-olds on offer, Sam says there will be something for everyone in his premier draft. Check out the highlights below.

2022 Ready to Run | Pertab Racing

Presenting just his second draft at NZB’s Ready to Run Sale, vendor Kurtis Pertab of Pertab Racing chatted with us last week about his hands-on approach to preparing young thoroughbreds. The talented horseman’s six two-year-olds all breezed up smartly at Te Rapa three weeks ago and, with horses now on site at Karaka, excitement is building to see them go through the ring. In a timely update, Pertab secured his second win as a trainer in Tauranga on Saturday with Ocean Park mare Poser galloping to a two length victory.

2022 Ready to Run | Pre-Sales

Just one more night until our Ready to Run Sale. We can’t wait to see everyone here at Karaka tomorrow. Here is what NZB Client and Public Relations Manager Jessie Gower had to say about the pre-sale build up!

2022 Ready to Run | Peter Moody

Champion trainer Peter Moody has travelled across the Tasman to check out our quality Ready to Run Sale catalogue. With plenty of success sourcing from Karaka, let us see what he had to say pre-sale.

2022 Ready to Run | Simon Zahra

Australian Simon Zahra has been spotted at our 2022 Ready to Run Sale. After a two-year hiatus, let's see what this seasoned expert has to say about Karaka.

2022 Ready to Run | Eion Kemp

Australasia's best two-year-old Sale has commenced! We have Eion Kemp of Kilgravin Lodge here to talk about his quality offering of juveniles.

2022 Ready to Run | Sam Beatson

Sam Beatson of Riversley Park is thrilled to be back at Karaka. After selling Lot 19 for $500,000 today, a Turn Me Loose colt out of Aypebe.

2022 Ready to Run Sale | John Malcolm

John Malcolm of Cheltenham Stables is thrilled with the sale Lot 22. The Iffraaj gelding was purchased for $375,000 by Mr Francis Lui, who has also secured Hong Kong’s highest-ever prizemoney earner and Ready to Run graduate Golden Sixty.

2022 Ready to Run | Willie Leung

Willie Leung purchased Lot 81 for $500,000 on behalf of Mr. Francis Lui, the buyer of Hong Kong Champion and Ready to Run graduate Golden Sixty. The colt is by Exceed and Excel out of Epitomise from Riversley Park

2022 Ready to Run | Liam Howley and Andrew Williams

After travelling from the Tasman, Liam Howley and Andrew Williams were chomping at the bit to get back to Karaka for our Ready to Run Sale. Let’s see what they had to say about their sale experience so far.

2022 Ready to Run | Jamie Beatson

2022 Ready to Run | Mick Price

We chatted to Mick Price of Price Kent Racing who is thoroughly enjoying his stay in our brand new DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka hotel during the Ready to Run Sale.

2022 Ready to Run | Chad Ormsby

Chad Ormsby of Riverrock Farm was ecstatic after the sale of Lot 142. The colt by No Nay Never out of La Cicciolina was knocked down for $520,000 by Liam Howley Racing.