Entries Open for Inaugural Weanling & Broodmare Sale

Entries for NZB’s National Weanling & Broodmare Sale are now open, set to be held as a physical sale at the Karaka Sales Centre on Friday 16 June.

NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook is looking forward to hosting the newly formed National Weanling & Broodmare Sale at Karaka. 

“While the weanling only sale format has been well adopted by our buyers, the addition of the broodmare section will offer a new dimension to the sale for both vendors and buyers.”

“The market for quality weanlings and broodmares continues to grow, with both pinhookers and end buyers appreciating the value you can source at this sale.”

“Plus with the demand for our New Zealand stock and the quality of our stallions, we are looking forward to putting together a strong catalogue,” he said.

A proven source of success, star NZB weanling graduates include recent Karaka Million and Group One Sistema Stakes hero Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) who was originally purchased by Billy Xantos for $50,000 as a youngster before reoffering him at the National Yearling Sale.

The value found from this sale is further highlighted by dual Group One winner Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante), who was just a $3,000 weanling purchase and NZB Filly of the Year winner Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) who was a $5,000 purchase.

All weanlings offered are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Million Series. Graduates can compete for a share in the $1m DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m), followed by the $1m Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) and $120,000 CollinsonForex Karaka Cup (2200m) for the reminder of their careers.

Entries for the National Weanling & Broodmare Sale are open from today and will close on Thursday 20 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 MaryJane.Harvey@nzb.co.nz.

For more information about the Sale, contact NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones on +64 27 274 4985 or email Kane.jones@nzb.co.nz.

UPCOMING SALES

2023 National Online Yearling Sale
Catalogue Live 4 April, Bidding Closes 19 April on Gavelhouse Plus
Entries Close 22 March

2023 National Weanling & Broodmare Sale
Friday 16 June 2023 at Karaka
Entries Close 20 April