A strong Australian dollar relative to the NZ dollar made for a healthy market at the Centennial NZB Karaka Yearling Sale.
With the AUD trading around $1.14 NZD, Australian buyers were armed with more buying power than usual in 2026.
Proven left the sale with a trio of yearlings, one each for trainers Joe Pride, Charlotte Littlefield and Kerry Parker.
All three were acquired from book 1 of the catalogue for an aggregate spend of NZ$330,000 which equates to roughly $290,000 in AUD.
Attending the Karaka Sale every year is a no brainer for us. The primary reason being that NZ-breds make up approximately 8% of the racing population in Australia and yet win 21% of our Group 1 races!
Note all share prices include GST, flight and importation to Australia, insurance, veterinary costs and all regulatory fees.
A comprehensive summary of our purchases (photos, videos, key factors, sales notes, quotes, pedigree, etc) can be viewed on each horse’s individual page (click the MORE INFO button).
Lot 95 STATE OF REST x RUSSIAN GLAM colt (Kerry Parker)
MORE INFO2.5% share = $1950 inc GST
3.5% share = $2730 inc GST
5% share = $3900 inc GST
Lot 233 SUPER SETH x WINTOUR colt (Charlotte Littlefield)
MORE INFO2.5% share = $4500 inc GST
3.5% share = $6300 inc GST
5% share = $9000 inc GST
Lot 444 SO YOU THINK x GAYA filly (Joe Pride)
MORE INFO2.5% share = $4000 inc GST
3.5% share = $5600 inc GST
5% share = $8000 inc GST
Please get in touch with Jamie Walter (0418 281 447) or Tom Walter (0425 254 533) if you would like to discuss any of the above horses. Alternatively you can send us an email via info@proventhoroughbreds.com.au.