Road to Karaka 2026 - NZ Yearling Tour
10 December 2025
Karaka 2026 is taking place from 25 - 29 January, marking the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand, and before then, you're invited to come along to the on-farm parades taking part across the North Island from 5 through to the 10 January.
Inspect the future racing champions on their respected stud farms, and experience the famous kiwi hospitality you hear all about.
This tour is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Registration is kindly required. You can register easily online here.
There is no fee to attend the tour and bus transport is available, departing from and returning to Cambridge BP daily. Departure times vary each day.
For more information or enquiries contact Ed Stapleton on +64 27 2589114 or email ed@esb.nz
The catalogues for Karaka 2026 can be viewed online at www.nzb.co.nz, or downloaded on the Equineline app for tablets or Thoroughworks app for mobile, or can be requested here.
SALE SCHEDULE:
TAB Karaka Millions Raceday: Saturday 24 January at Ellerslie
Book 1 Sale: Sunday 25 & Monday 26 January at Karaka
Book 2 Sale: Tuesday 27 January at Karaka
Karaka Summer Sale: Thursday 29 January at Karaka