NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
Representing and Advocating for New Zealand Breeders.
His Majesty
King Charles III
Patron of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
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Lindsays savour Cambridge Stud’s Book 1 triumph
January 27th 2026Sir Brendan and Lady Jo Lindsay decided to support the milestone 100th edition of New Zealand’s National Yearling Sale with 100 percent of Cambridge Stud’s yearlings that were for sale this seasoRead moreMulcaster lands another big blow at Karaka
January 26th 2026Bloodstock agent Guy Mulcaster secured the $850,000 highest-priced lot on Sunday’s opening day of Karaka 2026, and he followed it up on Monday with something even bigger. Mulcaster Bloodstock andRead moreMillie makes his mark at Karaka
January 26th 2026Bloodstock agent Kevin ‘Millie’ Walls was a force to be reckoned with on the buying bench of Book 1 of Karaka 2026, spending more than $3.6 million across Sunday and Monday. Walls secured one of Read moreSword Of State colt breaks million-dollar barrier
January 26th 2026The dizzying rise of Cambridge Stud stallion Sword Of State continued at Karaka on Monday with a sale-topping $1.1 million yearling in his second crop. With his oldest progeny two-year-olds, theRead morePayne makes Karaka return with $450,000 Satono Aladdin colt
January 25th 2026A striking colt by Satono Aladdin lured respected trainer David Payne back to Karaka on Sunday after more than a decade-long absence. The last time the South African-born Payne bought a horse atRead moreSnitzel-Amarelinha colt takes top honours on Karaka’s opening day
January 25th 2026A 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 offered by CambridgeRead moreMillie wins one and loses one in hectic 10 minutes
January 25th 2026Bloodstock 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 was the veryRead moreKa Ying Rising posts record equalling win in Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup romp
January 25th 2026Moments after Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) forged into Hong Kong racing history with a record-equalling win in the HK$13 million Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, DavidRead moreKaraka 2026 makes favourable impression on William Haggas
January 25th 2026The 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. Among the crowdRead moreSavabeel filly aces rivals in Oaks Prelude
January 24th 2026A clever ride and some good old-fashioned kiwi grit resulted in Savabeel filly Acer (Savabeel) collecting her maiden victory in some style as she took out the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks PreludeRead moreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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