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Milford (NZ) (Savabeel) mastered the A$200,000 Group Three Lamaro’s Hotel Eclipse Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday, completing a trans-Tasman stakes double for Karaka-sourced sons of...

A popular saying in racing is that form is temporary and class is permanent, and high-quality Karaka graduate Crosshaven (Smart Missile) provided living proof with a welcome return to a winning...

Making her first attempt at the Melbourne direction of racing, Karaka graduate Gin Martini (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) showed class and toughness in equal measure to take out Saturday’s A$175,000...

Te Akau Racing’s big-race warhorse Prise De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) took his career earnings past $650,000 with a spectacular come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s $85,000 Group Three Eagle...

Just a few days after the launch of the Karaka 2023 catalogue, Thursday’s $80,000 Group Three Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki delivered a fitting result for New Zealand Bloodstock...

With a series of spring racetrack successes followed by a blockbuster Ready to Run Sale, the New Zealand industry has been on a high in recent weeks, and now New Zealand Bloodstock is keen to keep...

Hong Kong Champion Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) stared down a pretender to his throne at Sha Tin on Sunday and came out on top, capturing the HK$5m Group Two BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club...

Ready to Run Sale graduate Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) announced his arrival among Hong Kong’s premier sprinters with a highly impressive come-from-behind victory in Sunday’s HK$5m Group...

Frequent big-race bridesmaid Aromatic (NZ) (Sacred Falls) stepped up to claim a deserved win at Pukekohe on Saturday, coming out on top in a tight finish to the $130,000 Group Three Pukekohe...

One of Karaka 2022’s highest-priced fillies has provided a valuable early return to her connections, capturing Saturday’s $90,000 Listed Barfoot & Thompson Challenge Stakes (1100m) at...

Tremendous results were achieved at the conclusion of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale, confirming the confidence buyers have in kiwi educated and prepared two-year-olds. 
The...

Day One of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale saw trade gather momentum throughout the day, with 139 juveniles going under the hammer at Karaka to finish on a high.
At the close of...

After a dazzling performance in the $400,000 Group One Barneswood Farm 50th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), one name stands alone at the top of the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year...

On the eve of the eagerly anticipated 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale at Karaka, a graduate of the 2019 edition played a starring role at Riccarton on Monday. 
Aljay (NZ) (Rock...

A horse that could have been bought for only $3000 at Karaka has emerged as one of the South Island’s brightest sprinting talents. 
Buoyant (NZ) (Dalghar), who was offered by Brighthill Farm...

The Karaka Million twilight extravaganza might be at a temporary location of Pukekohe this January instead of Ellerslie, and Te Akau Racing might have a different trainer at the helm in Mark...

New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale is just moments away, set to take place this week on 16 and 17 November at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre. 
Now that horses have arrived...

The unfortunate postponement of a huge day at Riccarton significantly reduced the number of black-type prizes on offer in New Zealand on Saturday, but graduates of New Zealand Bloodstock sales...

The sun shone brightly on the Hunter Valley in New South Wales on Saturday, and fans at Newcastle Racecourse were treated to an outstanding afternoon of racing where Godolphin and the Snowden...

For the second straight year, New Zealand Bloodstock is teaming up with the Newcastle Jockey Club to stage a lucrative New Zealand-themed raceday at Newcastle Racecourse this Saturday.NZB is proud...

Worth a massive 12 points to the winner, the Group One Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) is always a pivotal race in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series. The...

Lisa Latta has long rated her Karaka 2019 purchase He’s A Doozy (NZ) (Zacinto) as a top-liner in the making, and the Awapuni trainer got her wish with a superb win in Wednesday’s $250,000...

New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale always receives a number of notable pedigree updates from feature spring racing across New Zealand and Australia, and this year’s group is headed by...

For the second time this year, a kiwi sprinter who could have been bought for only $40,000 at Karaka has landed one of Melbourne’s greatest sprints. 
Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto)...

Quality Karaka graduate Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) showed her class on Champions Day at Flemington on Saturday, claiming the biggest win of her career so far in the A$300,000 Group Two Matriarch...

The countdown to the 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale continues to be littered with stakes-winning graduates of previous editions of the sale – most recently perennial big-race...

Just days out from the 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale at Karaka, Saturday’s opening day of the New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton unearthed another new stakes-winning graduate...

With her value already assured as a half-sister to stakes winners Tennessee (NZ) (Per Incanto) and Leedox (NZ) (Time Test), quality mare Campionessa (NZ) (Contributer) went to a new level with a...

With a half-brother about to go through the Karaka sale ring during the 2022 Ready to Run Sale, well-performed Karaka graduate Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit) collected his second stakes...

Despite the quality pedigrees, the outstanding individuals up for sale and the world-renowned horsemanship skills of kiwi vendors, what brings buyers back to Karaka year after year for New Zealand...

An irresistible finish down the Pukekohe straight carried Karaka graduate Seajetz (NZ) (Iffraaj) to his first blacktype victory in Tuesday’s $90,000 Listed Karaka Classic (1500m).

Bought by David...

As the crowds gather during Australia’s famous Spring Carnival this Saturday, all eyes will be on the New Zealand Bloodstock’s savvy Ready to Run Sale graduate Pungo (NZ) as he takes to the...

A supremely tough win in Wednesday’s A$500,000 Group Three Apiam Animal Health Bendigo Cup (2400m) has kept the A$7.75m Melbourne Cup (3200m) dream alive for the connections of a quality staying...

The 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale is now only three weeks away, and the Karaka extravaganza received a dream advertisement on Saturday with Group One glory in Sydney for a graduate...

Rapid improver Wild Night (NZ) (Vanbrugh) took his winning sequence up to stakes level on Saturday, playing a starring role in the $120,000 Group Two James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes (1400m)...

Undefeated filly Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) announced her arrival in the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series with a scintillating performance in Saturday’s second leg – the $85,000...

North Island filly Diss Is Dramatic (NZ) (Dissident) has ventured south and struck at stakes level for the second time in five months, capturing Saturday’s $90,000 Group Three War Decree Stakes...

Up-and-comer He’s A Doozy (NZ) (Zacinto) stepped up to stakes class in style at Trentham on Sunday, heading a trifecta for New Zealand Bloodstock graduates in the $85,000 Group Three Gee Hickton...

Botti (NZ) (Jakkalberry) has already raced successfully in Australia, and a supreme display of stamina at Riccarton on Saturday has earned him the opportunity to return across the Tasman in search...

New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale Breeze Up clips and Mounting Yard parade videos are now available to view online at nzb.co.nz. 
On Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October, 277...

This season’s New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Series moves into the northern region for the first time on Saturday, and the stage is set for a spectacular showdown in the $85,000 Group...

With Warrnambool’s Jericho Cup (4600m) now only five weeks away, a golden ticket into the A$300,000 race is up for grabs in Saturday’s $40,000 NZB Airfreight Road to Jericho (3000m) at...

Day Two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups saw the final 129 two-year-olds complete their gallop down the home straight of Te Rapa Racecourse.
The Soft 5 track and fine...

New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups took place at Te Rapa Racecourse on Monday 17 October, with 148 two-year-olds having the opportunity to gallop down the home straight...

A Melbourne spring campaign has been the making of Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel), who collected his third consecutive win in Saturday’s A$200,000 Group Three Caulfield Classic (2000m). 
Bought...

Relishing the 2000-metre distance, Karaka graduate Renaissance Woman (NZ) (Reliable Man) stepped out of the shadow of some of the spring’s star fillies and scored a valuable blacktype win in...

Elite New Zealand galloper Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) has returned to his brilliant best in Melbourne, snapping a long win drought with victory in Saturday’s A$200,000 Group Three Moonga Stakes...

Quality Karaka-sourced stayer Stockman (Tavistock) gave his owners their biggest payday yet with a commanding victory in Saturday’s A$500,000 The Star St Leger Stakes (2600m) at...

In the five weeks between now and New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 Ready to Run Sale at Karaka, a high-profile graduate of last year’s sale is set to fly the flag in Group One races in both...

A year after his emergence as a serious spring three-year-old talent, Gunstock (NZ) (Tavistock) rewarded his connections’ patience with a dominant performance in Wednesday’s A$200,000 Group...