Following a strong Book 1, the momentum continued into NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series Book 2 session where 122 yearlings sold on Wednesday.
While the Book 2 format has condensed into a two-day sale, $4,936,000 was turned over with an average of $40,463 and a pleasing clearance rate of 73%.
The top lot came late in the day, when Lot 855, a filly by Satono Aladdin out of Sparkling Rose was knocked down to Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis for $260,000 from Brighthill Farm’s draft.
“She is just a lovely filly and has handled herself so professionally,” commented leading vendor Nick King.
“We treated her like a Book 1 filly and brought her up to Karaka nine days ago, not too many horses can parade for nine days straight and not miss a beat.
“I’m delighted to see Te Akau get her and pleased they were prepared to go that far for her. Leon Mountford, the breeder, is very happy, I’m delighted to get that good result for him.”
NZB’s Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones was satisfied following the first day of Book 2.
“It was pleasing to see such spirited bidding on the quality horses, from local trainers, local agents as well as some of the internationals that have stayed on the grounds.”
“It was great to see astute judge in John Foote give Book 2 the respect it deserves. He’s put in the work and purchased some lovely horses.
“The clearance rate finishing on 73% is very satisfying and it will continue to rise overnight.”
The final day of selling continues on Thursday where lots 861 to 1088 will get underway from 10am (NZT) at Karaka.
All yearlings purchased at Karaka 2025 are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Millions Series, featuring the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO, $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO and the $1m NZB Mega Maiden Series. To nominate your yearling, contact finance@nzb.co.nz or call +64 9 298 0055. Entries close Monday 3 March 2025.
To enquire about Passed Lots from Book 2 contact Patrick Cunningham on +64 21 181 5898 or email Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz, or Andrew Buick on +64 27 555 0640 or email Andrew.Buick@nzb.co.nz.
View the full Book 2 results here.
Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Book 2 here.
Book 2 will be televised live in New Zealand on Freeview Channel 200, as well as on NZB’s website, online bidding platform and Facebook page.
Karaka 2025: Book 2, Day One Statistics (as at end of selling)
| 2025 BOOK 2, DAY ONE (new format) | 2024 BOOK 2, DAY ONE | 2023 BOOK 2, DAY ONE | 2022 BOOK 2, DAY ONE | 2021 BOOK 2, DAY ONE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGGREGATE | $4,936,500 | $2,652,000 | $3,363,500 | $2,919,000 | $4,151,000 |
| AVERAGE | $40,463 | $44,949 | $41,525 | $36,037 | $43,240 |
| MEDIAN | $30,000 | $37,500 | $32,500 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| CLEARANCE | 73% | 64% | 60% | 58% | 68% |
| CATALOGUED | 199 | 118 | 156 | 164 | 170 |
| SOLD | 122 | 59 | 81 | 81 | 96 |
| TOP LOT | Lot 855 Satono Aladdin - Sparkling Rose (B.F) $260,000 | Lot 790 Time Test - Kerre (Br.C) $220,000 | Lot 789 Proisir - Harriet Wilson (G.C) $180,000 | Lot 756 Vadamos - Call Me Blondie (Br.C) $180,000 | Lot 725 Churchill - Astrid (Ch.F) $200,000 |
Karaka 2025: Book 2, Day One Top Lots
| Lot | Sire | Dam | Sex | Vendor | Purchaser | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 855 | Satono Aladdin | Sparkling Rose | Filly | Brighthill Farm | Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) (Te Akau) | $260,000 |
| 707 | Ace High | Maenoha | Filly | Seaton Park | Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood (Waikato) | $145,000 |
| 686 | Noverre | La Jolie Fille | Colt | Ardsley Stud | John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | $130,000 |
| 755 | Satono Aladdin | Octavia Rose | Colt | Rich Hill Stud | Andrew Campbell Bloodstock / T Heptinstall (Wellington) | $125,000 |
| 694 | Portland Sky | Life Changing | Colt | Jamieson Park | Waikato Bloodstock (Waikato) | $100,000 |
| 728 | Embellish | Missouri | Colt | Wentwood Grange | Mr CR McCarroll (Waikato) | $100,000 |
| 756 | Sword of State | Ohio Girl | Colt | Little Avondale Stud | St Kilda Lodge (Auckland) | $100,000 |
| 784 | Per Incanto | Prefontaine | Colt | Ardsley Stud | Kasa Bloodstock Ltd (Waikato) | $100,000 |
| 792 | Hello Youmzain | Rainbow Dash | Colt | Kilgravin Lodge | John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | $100,000 |
| 815 | Shamexpress | Sensibility | Colt | Windsor Park Stud | Riversley Park (Waikato) | $100,000 |
| 821 | Wrote | Shalaka | Colt | Highview | Tartan Meadow Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | $100,000 |
| 833 | Wrote | Showmana | Colt | Milan Park | John Foote Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Hong Kong) | $100,000 |
| 859 | Shocking | Stand Firm | Colt | Brighthill Farm | Tartan Meadow Bloodstock (Hong Kong) | $100,000 |
