People at Karaka

Breednet - Saturday January 24

The 100^thNew Zealand National Yearling Sale kicks off on Sunday at Karaka and Maree McEwan has been out talking to some optimistic vendors and looking for their highlights.

The half-brother to Ceolwulf by Sword Of State is a highlight at Cambridge Stud

Scott Calder from Cambridge Stud - 70 yearlings! A half to Ceolwulf by Sword Of State one highlight.

Leon Casey from Pencarrow - Always famous families. Has found 2 fillies and 2 colts as highlights.

Russell Warwick from Westbury - A proven source of stars. Loving his Home Affairs colt!

Nick Hewson from Windsor Park - A huge draft. Looking for highlights and excited about Profondo.

Dave Duley from Landsdowne Park - Loving his Satoni Aladdin colts and also his Justify colt.

Gordon Cunningham from Curraghmore - 18 yearlings from their most successful families.

Gus Wigley from Inglewood Stud - early types by Sword Of State and loving his Harry Angel colts.

Sam Williams from Little Avondale - 86 years of selling. The home of Per Incanto.

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