Bidding Now Open for the 2024 National Online Yearling Sale

Media Release - Friday March 28

Bidding is now open on Gavelhouse Plus for NZB's National Online Yearling Sale, a 102-lot catalogue set for sale on the premium online platform.

Bidding will run for a five-day period, commencing Friday 28 March with the first lot closing on Tuesday 1 April at 6pm (NZT). Buyers must register on Gavelhouse Plus in advance in order to gain bidding approval.

Almanzor (Fr) is represented in the sale.

Presenting a distinct advantage, all lots purchased from the National Online Yearling Sale are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Millions Series. Just nine short months after they make their virtual sale-ring debut, graduates of the online sale can compete for a share of 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 with $1m in bonuses up for grabs across 40 maiden races each season.

Renowned vendors from across New Zealand are supporting the Sale, with a contingent of 44 proven, emerging, and first-season sires progeny offered. Buyers can secure yearlings by the likes of AlmanzorProisirOcean ParkTarzinoVanbrughAce High plus emerging and first-season sires Satono AladdinSuper SethNoverreHello YoumzainWroteSword of State and Armory.

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All horses have been inspected by NZB agents who are available to assist buyers with enquiries.

View the 102-lot catalogue here.

For more information, contact Bloodstock Sales Manager?Kane Jones (+64 27 274 4985 or kane.jones@nzb.co.nz), Sales Representative Patrick Cunningham (+64 21 181 5898 or Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz) or Andrew Buick (+64 27 555 0640 or Andrew.Buick@nzb.co.nz). 

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