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Unrivalled NZB Ready to Run Sale Launches 2026 Catalogue

The catalogue for the world’s leading two-year-old sale is now online, with NZB’s 2026 Ready to Run Sale set to take place at Karaka on 18 and 19 November. 💥💪

Peerless by every measure, NZB’s Ready to Run Sale graduates have won 33 Group One races and 115 stakes races in the last five seasons. Last season alone, graduates of the Sale won 26 black-type races, while graduates of both Australian 2YO sales combined claimed only 12 in the same period. 👊

Hong Kong Derby victor Invincible Ibis, plus Group One stars Ceolwulf, Mr Brightside, Gringotts, Lucky Sweynesse, Golden Sixty, Antino, Feroce, War Machine and Warmonger headline a remarkable list of recent graduates from this Sale.

“If buyers are looking for proven performance, this is the one sale they need to attend,” commented NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook.

The 2026 edition of the Ready to Run Sale will take place at the Karaka Sales Centre from 11am (NZT) on 18 & 19 November, with Breeze Ups to be held across two consecutive days on one turf track at Te Rapa Racecourse on 12 & 13 October.

🗞 READ: nzb.co.nz/news/unrivalle…
📙 CATALOGUE: nzb.co.nz/sales/26rtr

While our inboxes are down, it’s a perfect time to catch you up on how beautiful our Karaka grounds are shaping up ahead of next weeks Ready to Run Sale with horses arriving shortly ☀️🌹🌸🌻

We look forward to welcoming you all, very soon 🤗

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Riversley Park Tuned In For Another Big Ready to Run Sale 💪 -✍️ Dennis Ryan

After dominating the NZB Ready to Run Sale vendors’ standings for the past decade, @RiversleyPark is set to present another draft big on both quality and quantity at Karaka next Wednesday and Thursday.

So dominant has the Sam and Hana Beatson-led operation been over the years, next week Riversley will bid to complete an unbeaten 10-year run as leading vendor of the two-year-old breeze-up sale recognised as a global leader in its specialist field.🌎

Riversley Park will be responsible for 10 per cent of the Ready to Run Sale catalogue with a draft that currently numbers 44.

“I’d like to think we’re offering horses that will add to our record, and looking at the individuals I’m confident the quality is there.

“With our two main markets Hong Kong and Australia, you need to have a mix of speed horses and those mile to 2000-metre horses. I think that what we’ve ended up is a good selection of both as well as a draft that has plenty to offer all levels of the buying bench.”

“Of those that I’ve selected myself there are horses that will appeal to the market. After all, when you’re looking for yourself and spending your own money, the aim is to select the right type of horse, and of course our clients are also well aware of the sort of horse that’s required.”

“The reason I don’t normally have many fillies is because of all the colts in the draft, but this year we’ve gelded probably more than usual, which means there’s room to manage a handful of fillies,” he explains.

“Those that we’ve offered in the past have generally sold well, and as far as this year goes, I’m happy to include some because there’s a strong local and Australian market for good quality fillies.”

“From my point of view, I’m very satisfied with what we’re bringing to the sale, so come Sunday morning we’ll be on the grounds and ready to parade our draft.”

Read the full story online here📰: nzb.co.nz/news/riversley…

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…

Gavelhouse Plus is giving breeders the chance to add a Group One performer to their broodmare band with the auction of multiple black-type placegetter Myakkabelle. 👑

The daughter of War Decree has retired from the racetrack after a 19-start career that produced two wins, seven placings and more than $210,000 in stakes. 🏅

Myakkabelle was trained by Ben and Ryan Foote for an ownership group that included Jim Bruford, who bought her for $55,000 from Inglewood Stud’s Book 1 draft at Karaka 2023. 🙌

Read full article here 📰 : nzb.co.nz/news/group-one…

The Gavelhouse Plus auction of Myakkabelle is now underway, with bidding closing from 7pm on Monday November 16. 🤝
See here: plus.gavelhouse.com/lot/1702/myakk…