Quality Mix of Sires in NZB National Online Yearling Sale

Media Release - Thursday March 27

The 102-lot catalogue for the 2025 NZB National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus features the progeny of 44 different stallions, from proven big names to first-season sires and up-and-comers who are beginning to make their mark.

Proisir

Buyers can secure yearlings by the likes of Proisir, Almanzor, Shocking, Tarzino, Ace High plus emerging and first-season sires Satono Aladdin, Super Seth, Noverre, Hello Youmzain, Derryn, Ardrossan, Embellish, Wrote, Sword of State, Armory and more.

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The National Online Yearling Sale catalogue can be viewed online now on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding will run for a five-day period, commencing Friday 28 March with the first lot closing on Tuesday 1 April at 6pm (NZT). Buyers must register on Gavelhouse Plus in advance in order to gain bidding approval.

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Presenting a distinct advantage, all lots purchased from the National Online Yearling Sale are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Millions Series. Just nine short months after they make their virtual sale-ring debut, graduates of the online sale can compete for a share of the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), followed by the $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) as well as the NZB Mega Maiden Bonus Series with $1m in bonuses up for grabs across 40 maiden races each season.

All horses have been inspected by NZB agents who are available to assist buyers with enquiries.

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