New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready To Run Sale breeze-ups have concluded following two days of action at Te Rapa, with attention now turning to Karaka, where each two-year-old will go through the sales ring next month.

The breeze-ups were delayed a week to allow for a more suitable surface at Karaka, and despite the strong wind, New Zealand Bloodstock managing director Andrew Seabrook was pleased with proceedings.

“I’m pleased we moved the breeze-ups back a week, that has enabled us to gallop these youngsters on a consistent turf surface across the two days, which is in fantastic order thanks to the Waikato Thoroughbred Racing team,” Seabrook said.

“The strong wind proved the most challenging factor this year, particularly on the second day. However, we do display the wind speed and direction for each lot, so buyers can take the blustery conditions into account when viewing the breeze up videos.

“We are delighted with the calibre of horse that’s been on display over the past two days. The quality we have seen is a credit to the expert preparers who present these two-year-olds to such a high standard.

“We can now look forward to getting them up to Karaka for the Sale in November.”

184 two-year-olds breezed up across the course on the first day, with an average time of 10.88 recorded over 200m, while on day two, 202 two-year-olds breezed up with an average time of 10.93.

The official 200m breeze-up time for each lot can be found on NZB’s website alongside the weather conditions, track conditions and wind speed experienced during each lots gallop.

The breeze-up footage will be available to view on New Zealand Bloodstock’s website, nzb.co.nz, from Friday 24 October, followed by the full program aired on Trackside in New Zealand and Racing.com, Australia.

The 2025 edition of NZB’s Ready to Run Sale is set to take place on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 November at the Karaka Sales Centre.