Entries have opened for New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2026 Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, with another group of promising young horses set to be presented at the Karaka Sales Centre later this year. The prestigious event will take place on 18 and 19 November, following the Breeze Ups scheduled for 12 and 13 October at Te Rapa.
NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026
The 2026 NZB Ready to Run Sale is expected to attract strong interest from owners, trainers and racing professionals after another outstanding season of achievements from previous graduates.
The 2026 NZB Ready to Run Sale has established itself as one of the most successful two-year-old sales in the region.
Graduates from the Sale have recorded 33 Group One victories and 115 stakes wins over the past five seasons, highlighting the quality of horses produced through the Karaka platform. The figures underline the continued influence of the sale on major racing events across Australasia and beyond.
Recent graduates have continued to make their mark, with horses including Ceolwulf, Mr Brightside, War Machine, Asterix, Patch of Stars and Single Choice among those contributing to the Sale’s growing reputation. Emerging performers such as Invincible Ibis have further strengthened the record of graduates.
This season alone, graduates of the Sale have produced 26 black-type victories, adding another impressive chapter to the event’s history.
The success has also been reflected in the sale ring, where the event has achieved three consecutive record-breaking editions. The 2025 renewal produced new benchmarks across key measures, with the aggregate reaching NZ$41.4 million, while the median rose to NZ$100,000 and the average climbed to NZ$156,255.
New Zealand Bloodstock Managing Director Andrew Seabrook said the continued growth reflected the strength of both the horses presented and the international demand surrounding the event.
“The results continue to reach new heights both on the racetrack and in the sale ring,” Seabrook said.
The sale’s aggregate has grown significantly over recent years, rising from NZ$23.8 million in 2019 to NZ$41.4 million in 2025. The increase reflects the expanding reputation of the Karaka event and the quality of young horses being offered.
International participation remains a key part of the Sale’s success, with buyers from Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China and other racing regions expected to follow the next generation of prospects.
With entries now open, attention turns towards another year of preparation, as breeders and connections look to present the next group of two-year-olds capable of making their mark on the racing scene.
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