New Zealand is in the fortunate position of having an outstanding group of young stallions starting to make their mark, and the progeny of these exciting up-and-comers will be in demand at Karaka 2026.

Spanish Treasure landed a handsome payday on Saturday with a win in the $250,000 Carbine Club Queensland Magic Millions Maiden Plate at the Gold Coast and trainer Tony Gollan will now contemplate a start in next Saturday’s $3 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with the improving gelding.