Karaka 2025's Book 1 session took place at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre from 26 - 28 January.

After an action-packed five days of trading at Karaka 2025, 751 yearlings sold for an aggregate of $86,321,500, while the clearance rate surged to an impressive 80% for both sessions combined. The combined average was $114,942, while the median settled at a solid $80,000. 

At the close of selling, the Book 1 aggregate reached $75,322,500 from a slightly smaller offering of 588 yearlings, while the average rounded out at $164,819 and the clearance rate improved to 78%.