2023 Ready to Run Sale | Behind the Scenes at the Breeze Ups
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Breeze Up Highlights
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Mark Forbes, Kiltannon Stables
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Gordon Cunningham, Curraghmore
2023 Ready To Run Sale | Prima Park, Kelly Van Dyk
Prima Park is in the midst of a timely purple patch of form with a raft of graduate wins coming in a matter of weeks.
2023 Ready to Run | Expert Horse People - Sam Beatson, Riversley Park
NZ is home to expert horsemen and women who elevate the Kiwi-bred status, giving young thoroughbreds a winning edge. These handlers, preparers, breakers, educators, and trainers profoundly understand the characteristics unique to NZ-born and raised horses and capture their strengths to give them every opportunity.
NZB Ready to Run Breeze Ups | Graeme Rogerson
Graeme Rogerson is at today’s NZB Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups, keeping an eye out for the next Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood) or Solidify (NZ) (Redwood), two Team Rogerson Racing Stables stars that are Ready to Run Sale graduates
2023 NZB Ready to Run | TVC
Highlights from the 2022 Ready to Run Sale
2023 Ready to Run Breeze Up Interviews - Andrew Williams, Phill Cataldo and Janine Dunlop
All are welcome to attend the Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups and a number of international and domestic bloodstock agents were at Te Rapa Racecourse last week, to see first-hand how these two-year-olds handled the occasion.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Woburn Farm, Adrian Stanley
We have a chat with Worbun Farm principle Adrian Stanley at his on-farm parades. Woburn Farm present some quailty lots amongst their draft including Lot 116, a half-brother to Hong Kong Star Lucky Sweynesse (NZ)
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Lilywhites Lodge, Derek Nolan
We caught up with Derek Nolen from Lilywhite’s Lodge to discuss the largest draft he and wife Sophia have presented at the Ready to Run Sale, with 19 lots set to be offered over the two-days of selling. In a move that is garnering good interest, Lilywhites present eight quality fillies for this market and are pleased with the line of horses they are offering at the Sale.
2023 Ready To Run | Leanach Lodge, Ross MacKay
We had a chat with Ross MacKay about Leanach Lodges upcoming Ready to Run draft and his thoughts on the sale.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Gemma Reilly
Gemma Reilly has made her first trip to Karaka for this week’s Ready to Run Sale and is on the lookout for the next star to add to her boutique Victoria-based training operation, GR Racing.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | David Hayes
Legendary Hong Kong-based trainer David Hayes is delighted to be back at Karaka after a four year hiatus. Family operation Lindsay Park Racing, which is now helmed by his three sons Ben, JD and Will, has enjoyed huge success recently with Ready to Run Sale graduate Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars), and the team are on the lookout for more quality kiwi thoroughbreds.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Lorraine Forbes
Kiltannon Stables were delighted with their Savabeel colt, Lot 80, being knocked down to the bid of Trent Busuttin for Busuttin Racing and Group One Bloodstock for $400,000.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | HY Cheng
The Ready to Run Sale started with a roar today, signaling what was to come, with Lot 1 selling to HY Cheng for $400,000 with the colt by El Roca is likely destined for Malaysia.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Eion Kemp
It was an emotional moment for vendor Eion Kemp of Kilgravin Lodge after Lot 45 fetched a record price for his Matamata-based operation. The Written Tycoon colt, sold for $725,000 online to the bid of Blandford Bloodstock and Andrew Williams Bloodstock.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Richard Laming
Fireworks in the Karaka sales ring resulted in the half-brother to Lucky Sweynesse selling for $550,000 to the bid of Laming Racing & John White Bloodstock. Richard Laming was delighted to secure the well-related colt, while Manfred Man, trainer of the Hong Kong Champion Lucky Sweynesse, was the underbidder.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Riversley Park Team
The Riversley Park team were thrilled when Lot 123, a Harry Angel gelding, sold for $85,000 to Richard Lim. ‘Harry’ as he is affectionately known is a staff horse, with four of the Riversely team having shares in him.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | David Ellis
Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis made three purchases on Day One of the Ready to Run Sale including two lots by Ace High, Lot 75 and Lot 140. In a timely development, the young stallion scored his first Group One win on Saturday with first crop filly Molly Bloom winning the New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Bryce Tankard
Waikato Bloodstock’s Bryce Tankard had one horse in mind when heading to the Ready to Run Sale today and he managed to secure the Zoustar colt he had his sights on for $500,000 from the draft of Phoenix Park.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Eion Kemp Lot 143
We catch up with Eion Kemp from Kilgravin Lodge post the record-breaking sale of Lot 143 for $800,000.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Mick Price
Mick Price joined Michael Guerin on the preview show during the first day of selling to talk all things purchasing at a two-year-old sale and why he keeps coming back for our Kiwi horses.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Day 1 Wrap Show
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Preview Show Part 1
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Preview Show Part 3 - Lot 8
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 8 - 18
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 18 - 29
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 29 - 38
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 38 - 45
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 45 - 53
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 53 - 64
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 64 - 74
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 74 - 81
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 81 - 93
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 93 - 104
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 104 - 110
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 110 - 117
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 117 - 124
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 124 - 133
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 133 - 141
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 141 - 148
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 148 - 159
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 159 - 169
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 169 - 180
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 180 - 190
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 190 - Review Show Part 1
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Review Show Part 2
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Paul Shailer & Peter Tighe
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Andy Williams
At the end of a cracking Day One, Michael Guerin caught up with leading bloodstock agent Andrew Williams who co-purchased two of the record-breaking lots. Tuning in from afar as he awaits the arrival of their first child, he discusses the opportunity and value available at the Sale and why he got in early.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Kurtis Pertab
Young preparer Kurtis Pertab is over the moon with his results so far, including the sale of Lot 198, an Ardrossan gelding that went the way of Mr Me Tsui. He has a few more to head through the ring on Day Two that he is looking forward to seeing in the ring.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Bevan Smith
Ex-pat kiwi bloodstock agent Bevan Smith as made two purchases from vendor Riversley Park, including bidding to $500,000 for a Zoustar colt that is destined for Hong Kong. He was impressed with the way the two-year-old breezed up and has his eye on a few other prospects later in the day.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Peter Moody
Peter Moody has had plenty of luck with kiwi thoroughbreds in the past including current stable star I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel). Today he has purchased another bay colt by the champion sire Savabeel when going to $200,000 for Lot 218.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | David Ellis & Ben Gleeson
We caught up with Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis and Ben Gleeson late on Day Two, having signed for five lots to date. Hear about their thoughts on how the Sale has gone, what shares are left to get involved with and which one has caught David’s eye.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | KB Bloodstock
The records kept tumbling at the 2023 Ready to Run Sale with Lot 376, a Star Turn colt, topping the Sale and setting a new record of $825,000 only minutes from the end of the day. An emotional Kit Brooks was thrilled with the result, topping off a super few days for the Cambridge-based polo player’s operation, KB Bloodstock.
2023 Ready to Run Sale 2023 | Richard Laming
Just before he jetted back home, Jessie Gower spoke to Richard Laming after his shopping spree at the Ready to Run Sale, co-purchasing four lots with John White Bloodstock. They secured the much-anticipated half-sister to Kovalica, Lot 298 by Super Seth from Kilgravin Lodge and the half-brother to Hong Kong Champion Lucky Sweynesse in Lot 116 (Contributer) from Woburn Farm.
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Willie Leung
Willie Leung spoke to Jessie Gower on behalf of leading buyer Mr Yeung Kin Man after he went to $800,000 to secure Lot 289, an All Too Hard colt, from the draft of Riversley Park. In what has been Mr Yeung’s first visit to New Zealand, he has enjoyed the atmosphere of the Sale and spent $2.5m on quality two-year-olds.
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Preview Show Part 1
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Preview Show Part 2
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 191 - 197
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 197 - 206
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 206 - 214
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 214 - 222
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 222 - 231
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 231 - 243
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 243 - 252
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 252 - 260
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 260 - 269
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 269 - 280
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 280 - 287
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 288 - 298
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 295 - 304
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 304 - 316
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 316 - 324
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 324 - 333
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 334 - 341
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 341 - 349
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 350 - 360
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 360 - 370
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lots 370 - 378
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Lot 379 - Review Show Part 1
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Review Show Part 2
2023 Ready to Run Sale - Review Show Part 3
2023 Ready to Run Sale | Wrap Up
As we unwind from what has been an unforgettable week, we would like to thank our vendors, buyers, underbidders, and our hardworking NZB team for all their efforts to make the 2023 Ready to Run Sale a very special one � � We can't wait to do it all again in 2024. #WhereWinningBegins ✨