Karaka Wrap Day 1

Day One of the 2026 New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sales Series is complete, and Team Te Akau has made a confident and considered start on home soil - securing 11 quality yearlings and finishing as the leading purchaser of the day, with NZ$3,150,000 invested, as the next chapter for these yearlings begins.

As always, Karaka remains a cornerstone of Te Akau’s success, and Day 1 once again reflected the disciplined, time-tested approach that has delivered champions year after year. From proven local sire power to internationally proven stallions, the opening day purchases showcase depth, balance, and long-term vision.

A strong foundation at Karaka

Te Akau wasted no time asserting intent on Day 1, building momentum early and continuing to add quality as the session unfolded. The buying team focused on athletic, correct individuals with strong pedigrees - horses selected not only to perform early, but with the scope and constitution to train on.

The group features a blend of colts and fillies, underpinned by stallions that continue to shape Australasian racing at the highest level, alongside emerging sire influences that offer both upside and value.

Sire Strength & Pedigree Power

The Day 1 purchases showcased depth across elite local and international sire lines. Savabeel again featured prominently - a stallion synonymous with our Karaka success - while speed and precocity were added through Russian Revolution, Spirit Of Boom, and Home Affairs. International depth and versatility were evident through Too Darn Hot, Per Incanto, Super Seth, and In The Congo, reinforcing Te Akau’s commitment to sourcing horses capable of competing at the highest level on both sides of the Tasman. Each yearling reflects a clear plan - not just when chosen on sale days, but for long-term racing and ownership success.

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• Lot 33 Spirit of Boom (AUS) – Pazienza (AUS) Bay Colt – $280,000 – Cambridge Stud

• Lot 62 Russian Revolution (AUS) – Queen Zyrah (AUS) Brown Colt – $100,000 – Mapperley Stud Ltd

• Lot 108 Derryn (AUS) – Secret Spirit (NZ) Bay Colt – $100,000 – Grangewilliam Stud

• Lot 121 Savabeel (AUS) – Shoulders (AUS) Bay or Brown Filly – $360,000 – Jamieson Park

• Lot 134 Savabeel (AUS) – Sleeping Beauty (NZ) Bay Colt – $240,000 – Pencarrow Stud

• Lot 147 Home Affairs (AUS) – Special Memories (AUS) Bay or Brown Colt – $475,000 – Lansdowne Park Ltd

• Lot 152 Too Darn Hot (GB) – Spritz (NZ) Brown Colt – $320,000 – Beaufort Downs Ltd

• Lot 203 Russian Revolution (AUS) – Two Illicit (NZ) Chestnut Filly – $340,000 – Trelawney Stud Ltd

• Lot 256 Per Incanto (USA) – Alam Mo Na (AUS) Brown Filly – $210,000 – Little Avondale Stud

• Lot 267 Super Seth (AUS) – American Actress (NZ) Brown Colt – $325,000 – Waikato Stud Ltd

• Lot 270 In The Congo (AUS) – Anaween (AUS) Chestnut Filly – $400,000 – Little Avondale Stud

Join the Te Akau team

Karaka is where so many Te Akau champions have begun their journey - and Day 1 of the 2026 Sale has laid a strong platform for what’s to come. With shares available across a number of these exciting yearlings, fitting all budgets now is the opportunity to race alongside one of Australasia’s most successful stables and be part of the next wave of Tangerine success!

From the sale to the saddle, the real journey is now underway - and we’re back tomorrow for Day 2!