The 2026 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale takes place at Karaka on 18 and 19 November, with a catalogue of 460 two-year-olds scheduled to go through the auction ring.

The sale follows the conclusion of the on-farm parade programme on 9 November, giving prospective buyers access to inspection opportunities, published pedigrees and breeze-up footage ahead of the two-day event.

Held at the Karaka Sales Centre near Auckland, the auction brings together two-year-old thoroughbreds prepared for sale after undergoing education and breeze-up gallops.

This year’s catalogue includes descendants of established international stallions alongside progeny from younger sires entering the commercial market.

NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 Dates and Information

New Zealand Bloodstock has confirmed that selling will begin at 11:00 am New Zealand Daylight Time on both days.

The full catalogue, vendor details and breeze-up recordings are available through the official NZB Ready to Run Sale catalogue.

Sale results will be published as the auction progresses.

What Is the NZB Ready to Run Sale?

The Ready to Run Sale is an auction of two-year-old thoroughbreds that have undergone early education and preparation before being presented to buyers.

An important part of the process is the breeze-up, where horses complete a gallop over a measured distance under controlled sale conditions.

The recorded breeze-up times provide buyers with additional information alongside pedigree records, veterinary examinations and physical inspections.

The process differs from a traditional yearling sale because the horses are older and have progressed further through their early preparation.

Their education and breeze-up performances form part of the information available before purchasing.

The Ready to Run Sale has also developed an international buyer base, with graduates subsequently racing in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 Breeze-Up Results

The official breeze-ups were conducted at Te Rapa Racecourse over two days in October.

New Zealand Bloodstock recorded 191 horses breezing on the first day and 198 on the second.

The recorded averages were:

• Day 1: 10.75 seconds
• Day 2: 11.02 seconds

NZB reported windier conditions on the second day, an important distinction when reading the published times.

The official records include each horse’s 200-metre breeze-up time, the day of the gallop, track rating, weather conditions and wind information.

A recorded time provides an objective measurement from a particular gallop. The surrounding conditions need to be considered before making comparisons.

Understanding the recorded breeze-up times

The 200-metre gallop is one component of a horse’s sale preparation.

Buyers reviewing the footage can examine the recorded performance and how the horse moved during the gallop.

The official videos also allow the footage to be reviewed alongside the published conditions.

Factors such as track surface, wind, early education and the circumstances of the gallop can affect the recorded time.

For that reason, the published figures should be considered alongside the broader sale information.

New Zealand Bloodstock makes both the breeze-up videos and recorded times available online.

Pedigrees in the 2026 Karaka Catalogue

The 2026 Ready to Run Sale catalogue includes horses by stallions from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan.

The sale also contains younger sire lines alongside established breeding influences.

According to NZB, the catalogue includes 66 siblings to Group performers and 72 sons or daughters of stakes-performing mares.

Those relationships form part of the published pedigree information and can be checked through the individual catalogue entries.

A horse’s pedigree provides a documented record of its sire, dam and wider family.

The record may include the racing achievements of immediate relatives, the produce history of the dam and the performances of related horses.

Where a catalogue includes a stakes-winning or stakes-producing family, that information becomes part of the horse’s published breeding record.

It does not establish how the individual two-year-old will perform after purchase.

Previous Ready to Run Graduates and Their Racing Records

The NZB Ready to Run Sale has produced numerous horses that subsequently competed successfully at Group 1 level.

The auction house reports that graduates recorded 33 Group 1 victories and 115 stakes victories across the five racing seasons referenced in its 2026 catalogue material.

Several established performers have passed through the Karaka sale ring.

Mr Brightside

Mr Brightside, by Bullbars, is a graduate of the NZB Ready to Run Sale.

He subsequently established an extensive Australian racing record, including victories in the Doncaster Mile, All-Star Mile and Makybe Diva Stakes.

His career provides a documented example of a Ready to Run graduate progressing into established Australian Group 1 company.

Ceolwulf

Ceolwulf, by Tavistock, is another Ready to Run Sale graduate who developed into a Group 1 performer in Australia.

His major victories include the Epsom Handicap and King Charles III Stakes.

His record is part of the sale’s established list of successful graduates.

War Machine

War Machine, by Harry Angel, also appears among the Group 1-performing graduates highlighted in NZB’s 2026 sale information.

His Australian racing achievements have added to the sale’s documented sprinting record.

These results provide historical context for the auction. They are records of previous graduates and should be considered separately from the horses offered in the 2026 catalogue.

Reviewing the 2026 Ready to Run Catalogue

The official catalogue allows prospective buyers and racing followers to access several types of information before the sale.

Each lot has a catalogue number, pedigree record and vendor details.

Where available, supporting material includes breeze-up footage, recorded times and additional vendor media.

Prospective buyers can also review the sale conditions and registration requirements before participating.

For those following the sale from Australia, the online catalogue provides access to the published information without attending the Karaka Sales Centre.

The auction will also be streamed through New Zealand Bloodstock’s official digital channels.

Information available before the auction

The catalogue provides several distinct sources of information:

Pedigree records: Identify each horse’s sire, dam and wider family, including relevant stakes performances.

Breeze-up footage: Shows the horse completing its recorded gallop at Te Rapa.

Recorded times: Provides the official 200-metre figure and associated gallop conditions.

Vendor information: Identifies the consignor presenting the horse for sale.

Sale records: Will document completed transactions as the auction progresses.

Veterinary inspections and other purchase-related checks are separate matters for prospective buyers and their appointed advisers.

On-Farm Parades Conclude Ahead of Karaka

The official on-farm parade programme ran from 3 to 9 November.

These inspections provided prospective buyers with an opportunity to view horses at their respective preparation properties before the auction.

New Zealand Bloodstock also made arrangements for agents to inspect horses on behalf of prospective buyers.

With the parade period complete, attention moves towards the final catalogue review and the start of selling at Karaka on 18 November.

Any subsequent withdrawals or amendments will be reflected through NZB’s official sale records.

How the Ready to Run Sale Connects With Australian Racing

New Zealand-bred thoroughbreds have an established presence in Australian metropolitan and Group racing.

The Ready to Run Sale contributes to that market by offering educated two-year-olds, many of which subsequently enter racing stables in Australia or overseas.

Purchasing and ownership arrangements can involve individual owners, partnerships, syndicators and other registered racing interests.

The eventual racing programme of a horse depends on decisions made after purchase, including its ongoing development and preparation.

For readers following Australian racing, the sale provides an opportunity to trace the early commercial history of horses that may appear in future race fields.

Previous graduates’ racing records also demonstrate the connection between bloodstock transactions and later results on the track.

Jig Racing’s Spring Racing Carnival 2026 guide documents the major Australian racing meetings held during October and November.

Where to Follow the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026

The 2026 NZB Ready to Run Sale begins at 11:00 am NZDT on Wednesday, 18 November, and continues on Thursday, 19 November.

New Zealand Bloodstock will provide catalogue access, live auction coverage and sale results through its official website.

The latest information is available through the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 page.

Final sale prices, purchasers and clearance statistics will become available once the relevant transactions are completed and recorded.

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