2022 Karaka Yearling Sale Preview on Sky - Monday Night

Media Release - Sunday February 27

Don’t miss the extended 90-minute 2022 NZB Karaka Yearling Sale Preview this Monday night at 8.30pm AEDT on Sky Thoroughbred Central (Foxtel ch 528)

With travel to New Zealand still restricted this is your only opportunity to see these highlight yearlings on your big screen TV around Australia with replays scheduled throughout the week.

See elite yearlings from Group 1 producing families, bred and raised on leading New Zealand thoroughbred nurseries, Cambridge Stud, Waikato Stud, Pencarrow, Curraghmore, Hallmark Stud, Wentwood Grange, The Oaks, Woburn Farm and Haunui Farm.

Champion sire Savabeel is poised for success at Karaka 2022.

Champion sire Savabeel is poised for success at Karaka 2022.

Australasia’s greatest breed-shaping stallions are represented, including Savabeel, Tavistock, Fastnet Rock, Almanzor, So You Think, Darci Brahma, I Am Invincible, Zoustar, Lonhro, Ocean Park, Tivaci and more

Plus great representation from the exciting 2022 crop of first season sires such as  The Autumn Sun, U S Navy Flag, Saxon Warrior, Ardrossan and more.

Well related yearlings showcased include a full sister to Unforgotten, brothers to Mo'unga and Amarelinha, 3/4 brother to The Bostonian and others.

Be watching Monday 8.30pm and find your next champion from the Karaka Sale ring.

The program will also be shown in New Zealand on Trackside TV on Wednesday and next Sunday mornings at 10am.

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