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Cream of the Crop in Book 1 of Centenary National Yearling Sale

Media Release - Thursday December 4

NZB is gearing up to mark the milestone 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand at Karaka in late January. The marquee section of that centenary sale, Book 1 of Karaka 2026, has drawn a catalogue worthy of the momentous occasion.  

Some of the best-bred yearlings in the Southern Hemisphere will be among the 567 lots going through the ring on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 January. 

Damask Rose won the inaugural $4million NZB Kiwi.

There are more than a dozen siblings to Group One winners, and countless other yearlings boasting elite pedigree credentials. 

Superstar Siblings 

Trelawney Stud’s Proisir colt, catalogued as Lot 94, is a half-brother to dual Group One winner and sire Grunt (NZ) (O’Reilly) as well as Group Two winner Zayydani (NZ) (Savabeel) and the stakes-placed Addison (NZ) (Jimmy Choux). Their dam Ruqqaya (NZ) (Van Nistelrooy) is a half-sister to five-time Group One winner and sire Ocean Park (NZ) (Thorn Park). 

Milan Park’s colt catalogued as Lot 138 is a son of Super Seth, who has soared to prominence over the last 12 months. This colt is a half-brother to two-star performers on New Zealand racetracks last season – Provence (NZ) (Savabeel) and Damask Rose (NZ) (Savabeel).  

Ardsley Stud’s draft features a Satono Aladdin filly, catalogued as Lot 192, who is a full sister to Pennyweka (NZ) (Satono Aladdin), and Group One winner War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel), who they will return to Karaka in January with.  Lot 336 comes from the first crop by Snitzel stallion In Congo. 

Hallmark Stud’s filly, catalogued as Lot 387. She is by Proisir out of Donna Marie (NZ) (Don Eduardo), which makes her a full sister to Prowess (NZ) (Proisir).  

Waikato Stud’s Lot 452, a colt by Savabeel out of Glee (NZ) (O’Reilly) is a full-brother to last season’s champion New Zealand three-year-old Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel). 

Among the standouts of Cambridge Stud’s draft is a half-brother to Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock). Lot 513 is by Sword of State. 

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Mr Brightside has a half-brother in the sale - image Grant Courtney

Wentwood Grange will offer a Satono Aladdin colt, catalogued as Lot 521, whose claim to fame is that he is a half-brother to none other than Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars), while they will also present another son of Satono Aladdin who is a half-brother to big earner Gringotts (NZ) (Per Incanto). 

Other notable siblings in the Book 1 catalogue include: 

  • Lot 91, who is a half-sister to Group One Telegraph (1200m) winner Mercurial (NZ) (Burgundy). 

  • Lot 96, a Proisir filly who is a half-sister to Group One Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) winner Ruthless Dame (NZ) (Tavistock) as well as the emerging star two-year-old Torture (NZ) (Sword Of State), who won the Listed Debutant Stakes (1000m) in her only start to date. 

  • Lot 197, a Noverre filly whose half-brother Group One winner Tiptronic (NZ) (O’Reilly). 

  • Lot 222, who is a full brother to Group One Queensland Derby (2400m) winner and A$4m earner Kovalica (NZ) (Ocean Park). 

  • Lot 365, another Proisir filly who is a half-sister to last season’s Group One Queensland Derby (2400m) winner Maison Louis (NZ) (Super Seth). 

  • Lot 459 by Proisir is a half-sister to Group One New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and Railway Stakes (1200m) winner Crocetti (NZ) (Zacinto). 

  • Lot 553 is a Satono Aladdin filly who is a half-sister to Belclare (NZ) (Per Incanto). 

Karaka 2026 will take place at the Karaka Sales Centre from 25 - 29 January, the iconic week on the sales calendar marking the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand.  

The catalogues for Karaka 2026 can be viewed online at www.nzb.co.nz or downloaded on the Equineline app for tablets or Thoroughworks app for mobile. 

Online bidding is available for all prospective purchasers via bidonline.nzb.co.n z, plus an extensive online catalogue via www.nzb.co.nz that will host pedigrees, parade videos and photos, updates, and important information to assist buying decisions. 

All prospective buyers are welcome to attend the on-farm parades, with the schedule to be announced soon. NZB and NZ-based agents are also available to inspect on your behalf should you require a head start on inspections and evaluations. 

Buyers wishing to physically attend Karaka 2026 can enquire about accommodation options and travel assistance by emailing travel@nzb.co.nz. 

SALE SCHEDULE: 

  • 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 

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