National Yearling Sale - Christchurch

Following a fast-paced two days of selling at NZB Standardbred’s 2026 National Yearling Sale, final figures have been confirmed across the Auckland and Christchurch sessions. Trade continued...

The Christchurch session of the 2026 National Standardbred Yearling Sale saw 187 yearlings on offer and a record-priced trotter make Australasian sales history. At the close of selling, 115 lots...

The Auckland session of the 2026 National Standardbred Yearling Sale saw 133 lots go under the hammer at the Karaka Sales Centre on Monday.   Following a record Sale in 2025, the aggregate...

An exciting win by Debbie Lincoln (NZ) saw young sire Lather Up get his first Group One winner ahead of the 2026 National Yearling Sale. Bred by Woodlands Stud, Debbie Lincoln is out of winning...

Studholme Bloodstock has been a staple of the New Zealand Standardbred sale scene for more than 50 years, but there has been a changing of the guard at the Coes Ford farm over the last few...

Laura Smith will head to Canterbury Agricultural Park next week with a strong hand to retain her leading vendor crown at the Christchurch session of NZB Standardbred’s National Yearling...

The 2026 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale is just around the corner with the cream of New Zealand's yearling crop on offer, including some of the Northern Hemisphere’s best trotting...

With NZB Standardbred Group One alumni featuring the likes of current racing stars Arafura (NZ), Marketplace (NZ) and Republican Party (NZ) to name a hot few, buyers will be keen to...

Southern breeders are hopeful their wave of success at the New Zealand Harness Racing Awards can continue at the 2025 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sales. Both horses and horsepeople from...

- By Michael Guerin, HRNZ It's a fortnight until the first of the 2026 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale will be held, at Karaka (February 16), and today we highlight Woodlands Stud's...

NZB Standardbred graduate Republican Party (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) was recognised for his outstanding season when crowned 2025 NZB Standardbred Horse of the Year at the Harness Racing New...

Nigel Fahy is well known for his dedication to standardbreds and can now found as Farm Manager at the renowned Breckon Farms. We caught up to learn more about the emerging industry leader, while...

Inland Revenue has released updated guidance confirming how new investors can qualify for tax deductions when purchasing high-priced standardbred yearlings at the 2026 National Standardbred...

A strong 320-lot catalogue has been assembled for NZB Standardbred’s 2026 National Yearling Sale held at Karaka and Canterbury Agricultural Park next summer.  With 133 yearlings set to go...

Entries for NZB Standardbred’s 2026 National Yearling Sale are now open, with the Sale taking place next summer at Karaka on Monday 16 February and at Christchurch on Wednesday 18...