Kane Jones

NZB Verified account @KarakaChat · 1d

Mike McMahon and Jamie Hill Appointed NZB’s American Representatives

The bloodstock-duo are actively managing @BourbonLane Stable, an American-owned thoroughbred racing partnership, established in 2010, alongside major investor Dennis Foster. 🇺🇸🌎

Following the recent appointment, NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager @KaneJones_NZ is looking forward to them joining the team while also acknowledging Joe Miller's service in the jurisdiction. 🗣

“Firstly, I’d like to thank Joe Miller for his hard work and contribution over the past several years. We wish Joe and his family all the very best going forward as he takes on more local commitments,” commented Jones.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Mike and Jamie to the NZB team. They are already wonderful supporters of Karaka and the New Zealand racing industry, through their Bourbon Lane partnerships,” Jones added.

“With their enthusiasm and passion for New Zealand, they were the obvious choice to represent us in North America. I have no doubt they’ll prove a real asset and further strengthen our international representation.”

Mike McMahon and Jamie Hill are looking forward to canvassing ahead of travelling back to New Zealand this January.

“Our first visit to Karaka was in January of 2019 where we quickly discovered the intrinsic quality and exceptional value of the New Zealand thoroughbred. Since that initial visit we have consistently acquired horses to compete for Bourbon Lane Stable,” McMahon quoted.

“The enduring relationships we have cultivated with NZB, the vendors and farms, and the racing community hold immeasurable value.

“The calibre of the horses, the expertise of the horsemanship, and the quality of the nurseries will undoubtedly keep us, and others, coming back for years to come,” he added.

“We are honoured to assume the role of US-based representatives for the NZB team.”

Read the full press release here 📰🔗: nzb.co.nz/news/mike-mcma…

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NZB Verified account @KarakaChat · Feb 13

Final Results for NZ’s Historic 100th National Yearling Sale✨

Karaka 2026 marked the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand, and it was one for the record books. After an action-packed refreshed format, results have been accumulated from the Book 1, Book 2 and inaugural Karaka Summer Sale sessions, that took place from 25 – 29 January.

The new condensed sale format saw several records being surpassed and increases across all key sale indicators. With 79 less horses catalogued, turnover was up almost $10 million on last year, with returns to consignors and breeders totalling over $96 million. Increases were also seen across the combined average of $127,774 (11%), $85,000 median (6%) and clearance rate of 83%, showcasing the strength across the entire Sale and at all levels of the market.

The second day of Book 1 saw the Sale-topping Lot 513, a colt by Sword of State out of Las Brisas, purchased for $1.1 million by Mr Sanxiong Gao and Ciaron Maher Bloodstock from Cambridge Stud, who fittingly claimed their 34th Leading Vendor title at the close of selling.

The momentous occasion saw a record attendance with hotel bookings overflowing with guests keen to return to Karaka. The buying bench from Australia was particularly strong, with an increase of almost $12 million in total spend. While the competition was tough, the support from domestic trainers was felt all the way from Southland to Northland. There was also participation from Hong Kong, China, USA, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, South Africa and further afield.

NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook commented on the final results.

“It was one of the best weeks at Karaka in a very long time, with both buyers and vendors very happy.”

“To increase our turnover by 11% despite having a smaller number of horses offered is phenomenal, and an important boost for our industry.

“It was great to see the Australian spend was up significantly, particularly during Book 2 thanks to having those horses on the ground earlier for inspections,” he added.

“There were some great pinhook results especially through the Book 2 and the Summer Sale, which should give people confidence to enter the weanling market in just a few months’ time.

“I’m really proud of how we acknowledged the milestone of the National Yearling Sale for the wider industry, it was very special to be a part of.

“Our thanks go out to the vendors, buyers, underbidders and the thousands in attendance who all combined to make the 100th National Yearling Sale one to remember.”

Read the full story here📰: nzb.co.nz/news/final-res…

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NZB Verified account @KarakaChat · Nov 13, 2025

New Heights for Record Ready to Run Sale 🔥

Monumental results were witnessed across two days of selling at NZB’S 2025 Ready to Run Sale, confirming the demand for proven racetrack results and quality New Zealand-prepared horses.

All key sale indicators increased at the close of selling, with the aggregate reaching a record $41,407,500, a record median of $100,000 and record average of $156,255 achieved.

“It’s quite remarkable, another record-breaking sale,” commented NZB’s Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones.

“The whole team have put in a massive shift, not just over the last few days, but months out, and even years building relationships for this Sale. I’m very proud of the entire team.

“Just a magical number hitting that $41m in turnover, but the average is up, median is up as well which indicates that middle market was particularly strong.

“It’s just a credit to the vendors who continue to support this Sale and make it what it is,” added Jones.

Prepared and offered by KB Bloodstock, Lot 374 achieved the top price for the Sale,a colt by Zoustar, who was purchased by leading buyer Mr Yeung Kin Man for $825,000.

The sale-topping colt was one of 16 purchases for Hong Kong’s Mr Yeung.

The second top-lot of the day was Lot 371, a Written Tycoon colt from the draft of Prima Park. Purchased by upcoming Hong Kong trainer James Cummings for $775,000, he closed out the Sale as the second leading buyer behind Mr Yeung, securing three lots in total.

For the ninth consecutive year, Riversley Park were leading vendor, selling 33 lots for $6,525,000. Their highlight being a colt by Satono Aladdin (Lot 105) who sold for $675,000 during the opening session to Mr Sanxiong Gao.

“It’s a great thing they’ve got going on there with the mainland Chinese racing horses in Hong Kong. They’re sourcing them here and racing them there, because obviously the money in Hong Kong is unbelievable,” commented Riversley Park’s Sam Beatson.

The leading vendor by average was Landsdowne Park, selling four lots for an average of $277,500, while the leading sire by average was the sale-topping Zoustar, reaching an average of $431,667 for three lots sold.

Read full press release here 📰: nzb.co.nz/news/new-heigh…

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ANZ Bloodstock News Verified account @anz_news · Jul 1, 2025

🔨 | @gavelhouse National Online Breeding Stock Sale

View the catalogue: plus.gavelhouse.com/catalogue/48/2…

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gavelhouse.com Verified account @gavelhouse · May 7, 2025

💜🌟 BONNY LASS (NZ) NOW LIVE & SELLING!

Group One heroine BONNY LASS (Super Easy) is the latest star mare to be offered for sale on Gavelhouse Plus. Bred by Sandy Moore, she was raced in conjunction with Brent & Wendy Cooper and the @SocialRacingNZ Starting Gates syndicate, who basked in the fruits of an illustrious career that spanned five seasons in training with @RRacingStables . She amassed eight victories along the way, five of those at Group level, culminating in her triumph of the Gr.1 BCD Sprint last season...

📲 View her listing on Gavelhouse Plus here: plus.gavelhouse.com/lot/1363/bonny…

⏰ Bidding will close on Thursday 15th May at 7PM NZT

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