Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Satono Aladdin's Book 2 Karaka double act
Rich Hill Stud stallion Satono Aladdin has provided the headline acts of Book 2 of Karaka 2025, siring the highest-priced lots on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Ellis strikes for $260,000 Satono Aladdin filly in Karaka Book 2
Fresh from a pair of million-dollar successes at Ellerslie and another leading buyer title in Book 1, Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis remained in the headlines with some Book 2 fireworks at Karaka on Wednesday afternoon.
Another Karaka million - Prowess’ trainer snaps up seven-figure sister
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will train Group 1 winner Prowess’ sister after paying $1.1 million for the stunning daughter of Rich Hill Stud’s champion sire Proisir.
Run The Numbers – Beyond Savabeel
Well on his way to his 10th Grosvenor Award as New Zealand’s leading sire, Waikato Stud’s Savabeel is undoubtedly a stallion of a generation. This week’s Run The Numbers looks beyond the champion, to see how the next generation of Kiwi sires compare.
Eye-catching filly on song - Savabeel sister to Orchestral sets Karaka record
The sister to trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s Group 1-winning filly Orchestral has created a new watermark at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, selling for $2.4 million to a client of Chris Waller.
Rowe On Monday - Tight sales schedule in 2026, Booming results for Rounsefell and Thwaites loses battle
In this week's Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe examines a crowded yearling sales calendar in 2026, puts a spotlight on bloodstock agent Craig Rounsefell and reflects on the remarkable training career of Malcolm Thwaites.
Ramsey’s misfortune turns into sales ring gold for Emery’s Too Darn Hot filly
Every horse has a story - and so it proved again on day one of the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.