Parade Your Stallion at Karaka
17 July 2015
The Karaka Stallion Parade will be held for the third time at New Zealand Bloodstock prior to the commencement of the Winter Mixed Bloodstock Sale at 12pm on Friday 31 July.
With the new breeding season just around the corner, studmasters are offered the opportunity to parade their sires, young or established, at the Karaka Sales Complex.
Amongst the stallions scheduled to visit Karaka this year are El Roca, Proisir and Little Wonder, three sires commencing their first season at stud this year. Fresh from their stakes winning careers, now is an opportune time for interested parties to be some of the first to cast their eye over these new prospects.
He’s Remarkable, Ferlax, Niagara and Burgundy will all be in attendance again this year giving breeders a unique opportunity to view a range of stallions as the breeding season approaches.
The Karaka Stallion Parade will be captured on film this year, with the footage of each individual stallion available to the studmasters upon request. This new service, provided for free, is a great opportunity to receive some quality footage for studs to use as and when they require.
Below is the list of stallions in this year’s Karaka Stallion Parade.
2015 Karaka Stallion Parade
| Stallion | Details | Service Fee | Stud |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE'S REMARKABLE (NZ) | Group 3 winner and multiple Group 1 placegetter by champion sire Pentire. Standing at Mapperley Stud for $4,000 + GST. | $4,000 + GST (LFG) | Mapperley Stud |
| FERLAX (NZ) | With his first foals due this season is Group 1 Australian Guineas-winner Ferlax (NZ). By Champion sire Pentire, Ferlax provides the perfect outcross opportunity for New Zealand breeders. $7,000+GST | $7,000 + GST (FR) | Haunui Farm |
| NIAGARA (AUS) | An Australian Group winner over 1500m and multiple stakes performer as a 3YO at distances from 1200m – 2000m. Niagara stands at Lime Country Thoroughbreds for $5,000 + GST. | $5,000 + GST (LFG) | Lime Country Thoroughbreds |
| BURGUNDY (NZ) | This blueblooded son of Redoute's Choice is a five-time Group & Listed winner and half-brother to exciting young sire Darci Brahma. Standing at Cambridge Stud for $6,000 + GST. | $6,000 + GST (LFG) | Cambridge Stud |
| EL ROCA (NZ) | El Roca is an Australian stakes-winner and multiple stakes placegetter, including runner-up in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas. El Roca is by sire sensation Fastnet Rock, standing at Westbury Stud for $7,500 + GST. | $7,500 + GST (LFG) | Westbury Stud |
| PROISIR (AUS) | An Australian Group 3 winner at three and runner-up in two Group 1 races, Proisir, the son of one of Australia's leading sires Choisir, stands at Rich Hill Stud for $7,000 + GST. | $7,000 + GST (LFG) | Rich Hill Stud |
| LITTLE WONDER (NZ) | Twice a Group 3 winner, including the Darley Plate, the son of Volksraad is a three-quarter-brother to six-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick. Standing at Regal Fern Lodge for $1,000 + GST. | $1,000 + GST | Regal Fern Lodge |
An updated list of sires attending the Karaka Stallion Parade can be viewed here.
The Winter Mixed Bloodstock Sale will commence at 12pm on Friday 31 July, click here to view the catalogue online.
To enter your stallion in the Karaka Stallion Parade, or for further information, please contact NZB Auction Manager James Jennings at james.jennings@nzb.co.nz or phone (09) 298 0055.