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Karaka 2021 - Dave O'Sullivan 60 Years at Karaka

Legendary trainer Dave O'Sullivan marked his attendance at his 60th consecutive sale at Karaka on Monday, with the assembled audience in the auditorium providing him with a warm reception for the feat.

Karaka 2021 - Sharon Meyer on Lot 390

The last lot to go through the ring at the conclusion of Day Two proved to be life-changing for long-time thoroughbred enthusiast Sharon Meyer. She sold an #OceanPark filly for $270,000 to Japanese purchaser Big Red Farm. Working for Waikato Stud at the time, she purchased the lots dam, #Famous off gavelhouse.com for $6,500 and subsequently sold the progeny in Book 1 at #Karaka2021. Check out her story below. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Guy Mulcaster

Renowned Bloodstock Agent Guy Mulcaster, who is known best for purchasing superstar mare #Winx, has been securing quality Lots at #Karaka2021 through NZB’s online bidding platform. In partnership with legendary trainer Chris Waller, he has bought progeny by #Savabeel, #OceanPark, #Vadamos and #Churchill. We know they will have more on their shopping list today as the remaining Book 1 lots go through the ring. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Start of Day - Preview

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Preview - Lot 395

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 395 - Lot 400

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 400 - Lot 405

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 405 - Lot 412

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 412 - Lot 417

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 417 - Lot 424

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 424 - Lot 432

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 432 - Lot 441

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 441 - Lot 448

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 448 - Lot 454

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 454 - Lot 461

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 462 - Lot 468

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 469 - Lot 475

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 476 - Lot 482

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 482 - Lot 488

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 489 - Lot 494

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 494 - Lot 500

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 500 - Lot 507

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 507 - Lot 515

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 515 - Lot 521

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 521 - Lot 527

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 527 - Lot 534

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 534 - Lot 539

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 539 - Lot 547

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 547 - Lot 554

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 555 - Lot 564

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 564 - Lot 574

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Lot 574 - Review

Karaka 2021: Book 1, Day Three Review

Karaka 2021 - Mark Chitty from Haunui Farm

Mark Chitty from Haunui Farm chats to us about #Iffraaj, their previous headline sire and one of the leading stallions at #Karaka2021. Iffraaj’s influence has been felt around the grounds at Karaka with his sons-turned sires #Ribchester and #TurnMeLoose also selling strongly throughout Book 1. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Gus Wigley on War Decree

South Island raider Guys Wigley from Inglewood Stud is wrapped with the way progeny of his new resident stallion and first season sire #WarDecree have sold at #Karaka2021. Wigley will also offer a number of quality #WarDecree lots up for auction in Book 2 over the forthcoming days. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Mark Baker on Lot 578

Keep your eye out for Mark Baker’s exciting Almanzor colt out of Lady Royale (Lot 578) coming up later today. Hallmark Stud has had a sold last two days of trading over NZB’s Book 1 Sale. “I’ve had incredible results and my phone went flat yesterday for the first time ever…” - Mark Baker #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - John Thompson from Rich Hill Stud

John Thompson from Rich Hill Stud knows what it’s like to sell multiple Group One-winning horses from quality sires. His latest edition, first season sire Satono Aladdin has been well received at Karaka2021 after they sold Lot 451 for $360,000 to Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Becca Perry on Lot 416

Becca Perry is following in the footsteps of her renowned Bloodstock Agent father Bruce Perry, after they picked up Lot 416, a colt by first season sire Almanzor from Waikato Stud for $400,000. Becca and her Dad have been busy at #Karaka2021, securing 16 Lots so far, with plenty more on the shopping list as we head into the final day of Book 1. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Pam Gerard on Lot 451

Earlier today Pam Gerard purchased Lot 451, a Satono Aladdin colt on behalf of Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables for $360,000 out of Rich Hill Stud’s draft. With plenty of #DeepImpact about him, the first season sire has been well received at #Karaka2021 with many quality lots destined for sharp stables. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Adrian Stanley, Woburn Farm

Adrian Stanley consigned sold Lot 487 on behalf of legendary breeder Sir Patrick and Lady Hogan. Mrs Moss purchased a Tavistock colt out of Zabeel mare La Belle Beel for $440,000 our of Stanley’s Woburn Farm draft. #WhereWinningBegins

Karaka 2021 - Chris Rutten Bloodstock Agent

Renowned Bloodstock Agent Chris Rutten has been active purchasing at #Karaka2021 in partnership with legendary trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott based in New South Wales. They walked away with four quality lots by stallions #TurnMeLoose, #Savabeel and #SoYouThink. #WhereWInningBegins