National Online Yearling Sale Live on Gavelhouse Plus

Media Release - Tuesday April 4

New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Online Yearling Sale is now live on Gavelhouse Plus, with the quality 92-lot catalogue available to view online

For the third year, the digital addition to NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series is set to be conducted on premium online platform Gavelhouse Plus with bidding closing on Wednesday 19 April at 6PM (NZT).

All horses purchased are eligible for the lucrative Karaka Million Series, with two $1 million features available for graduates as two and three-year-olds, plus the $120,000 Collinson Forex Karaka Cup for the duration of their career.

Proisir

Renowned vendors from across New Zealand are supporting the Sale, with a contingent of 41 proven, emerging and first season sires offered. The quality line-up includes progeny by kiwi heavyweights ProisirDarci BrahmaOcean ParkReliable Man and more.

The best of New Zealand’s emerging sire talent are also represented, with yearlings by ArdrossanU S Navy FlagEmbellishVerdi and War Decree, just to name a few.

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Buyers will also get the opportunity to secure lots from the first crops of Super SethCastlevecchio and Ten Sovereigns.

Bidding will run for a five-day period, commencing Friday 14 April with the first lot closing on Wednesday 19 April at 6PM (NZT). Buyers must register on Gavelhouse Plus in advance in order to gain bidding approval.

All horses will be inspected by NZB agents who are available to assist buyers with enquiries. 
Buyers are also welcome to join the on-farm parades prior to the sale which are due to kick off this Thursday, with the schedule available online now

View the 92-lot catalogue here.

For more information, contact Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones on +64 27 274 4985 or email kane.jones@nzb.co.nz or Sales Representative Regan Donnison on +64 21 512 466 or regan.donnison@nzb.co.nz.

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