First Day of Karaka 2019

Media Release - Sunday January 27

The 2019 National Yearling Sales Series kicks off this afternoon seeing the first 100 yearlings catalogued in Book 1 go under the hammer from 3pm.

The Sale will be streamed live onwww.nzb.co.nz, on the New Zealand Bloodstock facebook page, and on Karaka Pop Up (SKY Channel 263).

On all four days of Book 1, coverage will commence with a half-hour preview show before the live Sale broadcast begins.

Book 2 and 3 will be broadcast live online from 11.00am each day.

Racing.com will broadcast Book 1 on Free-to-air (Channel 68/78) and Foxtel Channel 529 on Monday 28 January, as well as streaming live on Racing.com.

All catalogues are available at reception or can be viewed online.

Visitwww.nzb.co.nzfor all Sale news and information.

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