A solid day of trading on Day Three concluded Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 95th National Yearling Sales Series with encouraging results for...

Positive Book 1 Sale Sets New Benchmark

Masterton Bloodstock agent Bruce Perry has been a constant presence on the buyer’s sheets throughout the three days of the Book 1 sale at Karaka this year, but he left his biggest hit until the 11th hour.

A determination to buy a special son of the Group One racehorse and successful sire that she bred, came to fruition for Henrietta, the Dowager Duchess of Bedford, at Karaka on Tuesday.

There was a bit of nostalgia at Karaka on Tuesday for Bruce Harvey.

Rich Hill Stud principal John Thompson had a smile a mile wide, mid-way through day three at Karaka on Tuesday.

The Bostonian has given Tony Pike plenty to smile about over the last few years and he is hoping his half-sibling will be able to bring him and her new connections half the pleasure.

The progeny of Almanzor, who shuttles to Cambridge Stud, have proven popular at Karaka this week and bloodstock agent Bruce Perry has been one of his biggest supporters.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Te Koutu has received a New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) grant of $25,390 to buy new sports uniforms for the school.

The third Rebel Sport 3X3 Quest Tour stop in the Auckland region was played out on the weekend, which saw ‘Calendar Boys 2.0’ crowned winners of the Open Men’s grade at Westlake Girls’ High School.

Upokongaro School has been granted $18,000 by New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) towards an upgrade of its concrete netball courts to a multi-sport turf, including shock pads.