The catalogue for the NZB National Weanling Sale at Karaka has received a timely lift, with three quality supplementary entries confirmed ahead of the June 25 auction, adding further depth to an already well-regarded line-up.
NZB National Weanling Sale 2026
Set to be staged at Karaka on Thursday, 25 June, the NZB National Weanling Sale 2026 now moves beyond its original 140-lot catalogue, with the additional trio scheduled to go through immediately after the main draft.
Headlining the new entries is Lot 141, a striking colt by first season sire Paddington out of Minnaleo (Black Minnaloushe). The colt carries significant appeal as a half-brother to Group One ATC Randwick Guineas winner and A$2.3 million earner Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer), giving him a pedigree that is likely to attract strong attention from prospective buyers.
The NZB National Weanling Sale 2026 continues to build momentum with these late additions, reinforcing the strength of the catalogue on offer at Karaka.
Lot 142 brings another well-bred prospect, a colt by promising young sire Sword of State out of Stella’s Honour (NZ) (O’Reilly), while Lot 143 is a son of Ace High from Light Express (Fastnet Rock), a mare already proven as a black-type producer.
All three supplementary lots are being offered through Morrinsville-based Seaton Park, which now brings a total of nine entries to the session.
Seaton Park’s Scott Eagleton said the operation continues to focus on producing commercial, well-prepared weanlings suited to market demand. He noted that careful stallion selection and presentation remain central to their approach.
“Cash-flow counts in this industry and sometimes with the right stallions you can profit well in this Sale. We’ve managed to achieve some good results in the past thanks to our clients supporting us with nice weanlings,” Eagleton said.
He added that tailoring drafts toward a commercially active marketplace has proven effective, particularly when matched with the right sires and physical types.
“We have found that by tailoring a draft to the predominantly pinhooking market with the right sires and types, you can sell well and not have the additional costs of carrying the horse along.”
Seaton Park is no stranger to success at Karaka, having produced the 2025 sale-topper with a colt by Per Incanto out of London Express, which realised $190,000 and was purchased on behalf of Newgate Farm’s Jim Carey through bloodstock agent James Mitchell.
Eagleton highlighted Lot 141 as a standout addition, noting both pedigree strength and client confidence behind the decision to offer the colt.
“Having this half to Lion’s Roar [Lot 141] is client-driven, great clients of ours saw the results we achieved last year and have entrusted us with this well-bred colt by first season sire Paddington and we think he’ll be a real draw card,” he said.
The supplementary entries are expected to add further interest to an already competitive catalogue as preparations continue for the Karaka fixture.
The NZB National Weanling Sale 2026 is expected to attract strong attention as the additional lots bolster overall depth and pedigree appeal.
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