Cambridge Stud to Sell Entire Draft at Karaka 2026

Media Release - Friday June 27

Leading thoroughbred nursery Cambridge Stud have committed their full support for NZB’s 2026 National Yearling Sales Series, with the announcement they will be selling 100% of their yearling stock at Karaka. 

Karaka 2026, which marks the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand, will debut a new format that features condensed quality throughout Book 1 and Book 2 and the introduction of a third session, the Karaka Summer Sale. 

Lady Jo & Sir Brendan Lindsay

Cambridge Stud has a long-standing history of selling yearlings, dating back to their debut at Trentham during the 1978 National Yearling Sale, with Sir Patrick Hogan at the helm and Sir Tristram’s inaugural crop on offer. 

Almost five decades later, now Stud Principals Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay, continue to ensure the rich Cambridge Stud legacy lives on in the fabric of the National Yearling Sales.  

“With the 100 year milestone of the sales in New Zealand, it is fitting that Cambridge Stud give their full support to Karaka 2026.”  

“We will be selling all of our yearlings at Karaka this season, which gives buyers clarity about where they need to be to source our stock.”  

“Sir Peter and the Vela family have done an incredible amount for the industry for many years, and it is important to acknowledge and support their ongoing investment in the industry here.” 

With Karaka 2026 due to take place from 25 to 29 January, NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook is gearing up for the new sales season and the countdown to the historic 100 year milestone. 

“It is certainly an exciting time in New Zealand, and having spoken to a number of people here on the grounds at Karaka at our weanling sale, they are all keen to get behind the 100th National Yearling Sale celebrations.” 

“Cambridge Stud’s commitment that they will be selling 100% of their yearlings at Karaka 2026 is incredibly positive for our industry. 

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“We need to preserve our flag-bearing sale as the cream of the crop with our best stock, and we need the support of our breeders and vendors to do that. 

“We look forward to celebrating the history of the National Yearling Sale over the coming months, as well as ensuring the future of the Sale is just as successful.” 

Entries for NZB’s Karaka 2026 National Yearling Sales Series are now open. To nominate your yearlings, visit NZB’s online portal at portal.nzb.co.nz or contact Bloodstock Administrator Mary Jane Harvey (+64 9 298 0055, or email maryjane.harvey@nzb.co.nz). Entries close 5pm Friday 11 July 2025. 

Karaka Schedule 2026

TAB Karaka Millions Raceday: Saturday 24 January at Ellerslie   

Book 1 Sale: Sunday 25 & Monday 26 January at Karaka   

Book 2 Sale: Tuesday 27 January at Karaka   

Karaka Summer Sale: Thursday 29 January at Karaka   

National Online Yearling Sale: April (date tbc) on Gavelhouse Plus 

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