International pedigrees come to the fore
Pencarrow Stud’s Sir Peter Vela, the owner of NZB, also received just reward for his investment at the high-end of the market, selling a Super Seth (Dundeel) colt with a “stallion’s pedigree” for $700,000 and a son of Juddmonte’s Kingman (Invincible Spirit) for $650,000. The colts were bought by Patella Bloodstock’s Mike Kneebone and Boomer... Read More
Mulcaster raises stakes for Japanese Emperor’s sister
Guy Mulcaster might have missed out of the session-topping filly, but he was still active on day one, buying four horses inside the two hours of day one, before putting his disappointment aside to purchase the sister to Group 1-placed Japanese Emperor (Satono Aladdin) for $900,000. The Kiwi agent’s tally in partnership with premier Sydney... Read More
Landmark Karaka result for Hallmark
Bakers celebrate $1.6 million sale as Prowess’ sister sets tone on day one A record $30 million changed hands at Karaka during yesterday’s opening session of the New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale and the sister to Prowess (Proisir) was the biggest contributor to the company’s highest ever single day’s trade when she sold for $1.6... Read More
Victor The Winner snares Centenary Sprint Cup
Victor The Winner (Toronado) could embark on an ambitious overseas campaign after the lightly raced speedster upstaged decorated opposition, including Lucky Sweynesse (Sweynesse) and Wellington (All Too Hard), with convincing victory in the Centenary Sprint Cup (Gr 1, 1200m) at Sha Tin yesterday. Jumping from barrier 10, the 37-1 chance forged straight to the lead... Read More
Go Racing pulls right rein with Velocious
Written Tycoon filly gives Bosma and Marsh their second Karaka Millions success For the eighth straight year, the Karaka Millions 2YO (RL, 1200m) is the syndicators’ race once again, but last night it was Go Racing celebrating a victory in the feature, bringing an end to Te Akau’s amazing winning streak in the NZ$1 million... Read More
Orchestral hits Group 1 note with 3YO success
Rising Savabeel (Zabeel) filly Orchestral provided a reminder of the legacy her champion sire’s feats in the breeding barn when she produced an impressive performance to win yesterday’s Karaka Millions 3YO (RL, 1600m) at Ellerslie, setting her on a path towards Group 1 glory. Yesterday’s win provided trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood with back-to-back... Read More