The 100th National Yearling Sale marked by Karaka 2026 set a new benchmark for the industry with turnover rising by almost $10 million, validating the strength of the refreshed sales format and depth of demand for New Zealand thoroughbreds. Across a week that celebrated a century of New Zealand’s rich thoroughbred history, Karaka 2026 returned more than $96 million to breeders and consignors. Average, median, and clearance rates also lifted across every session, delivering exceptional results.
Karaka 2027 is set to build on the momentum of those record results, with Book 1 again to be conducted across two full days, Book 2 immediately following while the popular Karaka Summer Sale will take place on the Thursday. With the first century of the National Yearling Sale now behind us, we head into the second century full of continued confidence in our New Zealand product, our sales format and our shared success.
All yearlings purchased are eligible for the Karaka Millions Series featuring the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), followed by the $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) as well as the NZB Mega Maiden Bonus Series.
To nominate your yearlings for Karaka 2027, visit NZB’s online portal at portal.nzb.co.nz or contact the Bloodstock Administrator Mary Jane Harvey (+64 9 298 0055, or email [email protected]). Entries open Wednesday 10 June and close 5pm Friday 13 July 2026.
For any general sale enquiries, contact the NZB Bloodstock team here.
Important Dates
TAB Karaka Millions Raceday: Saturday 23 January 2027 at Ellerslie
Book 1 Sale: Sunday 24 & Monday 25 January 2027 at Karaka
Book 2 Sale: Tuesday 26 January 2027 at Karaka
Karaka Summer Sale: Thursday 28 January 2027 at Karaka