Entries Open for 2026 National Weanling Sale

Entries for NZB’s 2026 National Weanling Sale are now open, with the Sale set to be held at the Karaka Sales Centre on Thursday 25 June.

Continuing as a dedicated weanling only format, the Sale is a happy hunting ground for those searching for their next pinhook success story or racetrack star. The Sale also offers breeders an attractive platform to sell their young stock to a strong international and domestic audience, with the added bonus of Karaka Millions eligibility.

The weanling session in 2025 returned more than $2.5 million to breeders, with a top price of $190,000 achieved for a colt by Per Incanto out of London Express from Seaton Park - one of four weanlings that realised $100,000 or more alongside robust activity from an international buying bench.

Following another strong 2025-26 sales season including the celebration of the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand, NZB’s Manager Director Andrew Seabrook is looking forward to the final physical sale of the season.

“Industry players know the National Weanling Sale is a proven source of genuine racehorses and pinhooking success.”

“After a strong yearling sale, the demand for weanlings in June is going to be as strong as ever,” he added.

“Last year, the Australian support of the Sale grew, so we look forward to producing a catalogue that will entice them back to Karaka again.”

All weanlings offered are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Millions Series. Graduates can compete for a share in the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), followed by the $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) as well as the NZB Mega Maiden Series.

Entries for the National Weanling Sale are open from today and close on 16 April. To enter the Sale, visit NZB's online portal at portal.nzb.co.nz or for enquiries contact NZB's Bloodstock Administrator Mary Jane Harvey by calling +64 9 393 9832 or emailing [email protected].

For more information about the Sale, contact NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones on +64 27 274 4985 or email [email protected].

 

UPCOMING SALES

2026 National Online Yearling Sale
Entries close Catalogue Live 31 March
Bidding Closes 14 April on Gavelhouse Plus from 6pm
 

2026 National Weanling Sale
Thursday 25 June at Karaka
Entries Close 16 April

 

2026 National Online Breeding Stock Sale
Entries Open 19 May
Entries Close 16 June
Catalogue Live 26 June
Bidding Closes 8 July on Gavelhouse Plus from 6pm