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2026 NZB KARAKA YEARLING SALE PREVIEW – Sky Thoroughbred Central this Monday

Media Release - Sunday Jan 18

Caroline Searcy’s extensive preview of the Centenary New Zealand National Sale will premiere on Sky Thoroughbred Central Monday night at 7.30pm AEDST. This is a must watch chance to see over ten percent of the Book 1 catalogue and a some select Book 2 yearlings as well, ahead of sale ground inspections this week and the Sale’s commencement on Sunday January 25.

11 of New Zealand’s most successful thoroughbred breeding operations have supported the show with yearlings featuring from Cambridge Stud, Haunui Farm, Curraghmore, Waikato Stud, Wentwood Grange, Hallmark Stud, The Oaks Stud, Windsor Park Stud, Pencarrow Stud, Woburn Farm and Elsdon Park.

Lot 513 - Sword of State half-brother to Ceolwulf, click to see his page.

Leading and up and coming New Zealand sires are featured, such as Savabeel, Almanzor, Per Incanto, Sword Of State, Super Seth, Proisir, Profondo, Satono Aladdin and more and a range of proven and exciting young Australian stallions are included, such as Snitzel, I Am Invincible, So You Think, Anamoe, The Autumn Sun, Home Affairs and others.

Lot 521 - Half-brother by Satono Aladdin (Jpn) to Mr Brightside, click to see his page.

Highlights include full and half relations to recent Group 1 stars such as $10 million earner Ceolwulf, Mr Brightside, Savaglee, Prowess, Marky Mark etc from New Zealand’s deepest broodmare families.

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Find your next Group 1 star on your big screen TV! And if you miss it you can watch the 90 minute program online in coming days.

The 2026 NZB Karaka Yearling Sale Preview – 7.30pm Monday 19th February on Sky Thoroughbred Central – Foxtel Ch 528 – with replays throughout the week. The Preview will also be seen on Trackside NZ at 9am Wednesday morning ahead of the Karaka Millions Barrier Draw.

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