Breeding

Millie wins one and loses one in hectic 10 minutes

25 January, 2026

Bloodstock agent Kevin ‘Millie’ Walls was a key player on back-to-back big lots at Karaka on Sunday, securing a colt for $675,000 before being underbidder on a $600,000 colt that

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Karaka 2026 makes favourable impression on William Haggas

25 January, 2026

The milestone 100th edition of New Zealand’s National Yearling Sale has caught attention throughout the thoroughbred world, including one of the United Kingdom’s leading trainers

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Cambridge Stud colt takes top honours on Karaka’s opening day

25 January, 2026

A late, great sire and a deceased Group One-winning dam combined with an $850,000 colt that topped the opening day of the Book 1 session of Karaka 2026 on Sunday. The colt was offere

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Vendors count down to special National Yearling Sale

23 January, 2026

Some of the most respected names in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry will be out in force at Karaka over the next few days during the milestone 100th edition of the National Yearling Sa

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Elsdon Park building great record of success

20 January, 2026

Lib and Katrina Petagna’s Elsdon Park is fast building a reputation for excellence despite still being in its infancy.   The Wellington couple took ownership of

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Timely results for Proisir

19 January, 2026

Rich Hill Stud’s outstanding resident stallion Proisir has given further timely reminders of his on-track and sales ring prowess. He was New Zealand’s champio

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Chitty eyeing next Karaka Chapter

16 January, 2026

Haunui Farm Managing Director Mark Chitty is eagerly looking forward to Karaka 2026 for a multitude of reasons. The sale marks 100 years of National Yearling Sales in New Zealand and

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Golden family continues to shine brightly

5 January, 2026

Waikato Stud-bred filly La Dorada continues to add further honours to her richly decorated family. The daughter of resident sire Super Seth enjoyed an outstanding juvenile season wit

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Vale Daffodil

31 December, 2025

Three-time Group One winner Daffodil has passed away, aged 20. Bred by Waikato Stud’s Garry and Mary Chittick, Daffodil was out of two-win O’Reilly mare Spring, a three-q

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White Robe Lodge hoping Ancient Spirit can continue stakes momentum

30 December, 2025

Last Friday was a bittersweet day for White Robe Lodge. The Otago stud farm lost their Group One-producing stallion Ghibellines, but their fortunes quickly took a turn for the better

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