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Karaka 2023 | Bevan Smith & Andrew Forsman

Andrew Forsman, Andrew Williams and Bevan Smith securing Lot 488 for a $460,000 price tag, a filly by Written Tycoon out of Save the Date from Cambridge Stud’s draft.

Karaka 2023 | Albert Bosma

Go Racing’s Albert Bosma was thrilled with his purchase of Lot 363, a colt by Fastnet Rock out of More Than Ready mare More Jools. Bosma secured the colt for $325,000 from Cambridge Stud’s draft.

Karaka 2023 | John Sargent

The second highlight of the day came when Laguna Partnership, Barry Lee Bloodstock and John Sargent Racing purchased Lot 616 for $625,000.

Karaka 2023 | Olly Tuthill

Olly Tuthill of Beaufort Downs was delighted after Lot 621 sold for $450,000 to the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The colt by Deep Field out of Via Veneto was the last of Beaufort Down’s offerings, resulting in a 100% clearance rate at Book 1 of Karaka 2023.

Karaka 2023 | Nick White

First-time vendor and ex Chief Rugby Player Nick White of Kaha Nui Farm achieved great success in Book 1 of Karaka 2023. Their Almanzor filly was purchased for $160,000 by Kingsclere Stables and their Capitalist filly was purchased by John Foote Bloodstock / Tony Gollan Racing for $200,000. White is looking forward to selling a further three lots in Book 2.

Karaka 2023 | Shane Nichols

Victoria-based trainer Shane Nichols has been active at Karaka 2023 purchasing two lots. Lot 464 is a colt by So You Think out of Respin for $275,000 who the trainer bought out of Cambridge Stud’s draft.

Karaka 2023 | Mark Chitty

Haunui Farm finished Book One of Karaka 2023 on a high! Lot 616, a filly by Super Seth sold for a whopping $625,000 pricetag to Laguna Partnership / Barry Lee Bloodstock / John Sargent Racing.

Karaka 2023 | Maddy Sears

Kiwi horses and ‘The Karaka Experience’ has left a lasting impression on Maddy Sears of Sears Racing. Travelling to Karaka 2023 from Queensland, lets hear what the trainer had to say about her buying experience so far.

Karaka 2023 | Patrick Payne Racing

Patrick Payne Racing secured Lot 700 for $100,000 in Book 2 of Karaka 2023. The Shocking colt out of Centilly was purchased from Highden Park’s draft.

Karaka 2023 | Lance O'Sullivan

Lance O’Sullivan of Wexford Stables purchased nine horses in Book 1, added one more from Book 2 at Karaka 2023. Lot 692, a filly by Priosir was purchased for $55,000 from Poplar Lodge.

Karaka 2023 | John Thompson

Lot 789, a Proisir colt was purchased for $180,000 by Brad Widdup. The colt was purchased from Rich Hill Stud’s draft, who stand Proisir that is currently top of the New Zealand sires’ premiership this season.

Karaka 2023 | Paul Chow

Paul Chow of Tartan Meadow Bloodstock purchases the final Lot on Day One of Book 2 - Lot 800 - for $160,000. Chow said the colt by Per Incanto is a must-have for his operation.

Karaka 2023 | Little Avondale

Little Avondale Stud’s team are over the moon with the sale of their horse ‘Gretta’. The Time Test filly was purchased for $85,000 by Robert Dennis Racing. Sam Williams brings out the champagne to celebrate Lot 785!

Karaka 2023 | Robert Wellwood

Karaka Million-winning trainer Robert Wellwood of Kingsclere Stables had an action-packed few days of purchasing at Karaka 2023. On the hunt for the next Prowess perhaps?

Karaka 2023 | David VanDyke

Group One-winning trainer David VanDyke of VanDyke Racing has been busy at Karaka 2023. Having already purchased Queensland Oaks winner Gypsy Goddess from NZB’s Book 2 Sale, VanDyke is back searching for his next champion.

Karaka 2023 | Suman Hedge

Australian Bloodstock Agent Suman Hedge made his return to Karaka after a hiatus. Hedge has secured a number of yearlings by a range of kiwi sires in partnership with trainer John O’Shea.

Karaka 2023 | Michael Moroney

Michael Moroney of Ballymore Stables has been active throughout Book 1 and Book 2 at Karaka 2023, securing 12 lots at a range of prices from $9,000 through to $280,000.

Karaka 2023 | Graham Richardson

Graham Richardson of Richardson Racing Stables has purchased six fillies at Karaka 2023 to date, including a highlight purchase in Book 2 today, Lot 890, a Proisir filly secured for $75,000 from Woburn farm’s draft.

Karaka 2023 | Reid Thurlow

Owner of Lot 961, Reid Thurlow, was thrilled when his Vadamos colt was sold for $120,000 from Hallmark Stud’s draft. The lot was purchased by Ballymore Stables, Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Catheryne Bruggeman.

Karaka 2023 | Mark Walsh

Mark Walsh has been active during Book 2 of Karaka 2023, securing two lots for $25,000 and $30,000 respectively.

Karaka 2023 | Shaune Ritchie

Shaune Ritchie is an active player at Karaka every year. The leading trainer has managed to secure a variety of horses for his clients at Karaka 2023, ranging from a $15,000 to $260,000 spend.