See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 / Categories: Equestrians Sword of State Colt Tops Record-breaking Karaka Book 1 Over the two days of Book 1 trade, the auction house reported 422 yearlings sold at a clearance rate of 81%. Book 1 reached a record average of NZ$187,257, a 14% rise, while the median of NZ$140,000 also set a new benchmark, and was up 27%. Previous Article Usha Shines a Light on Thirty Year Farm Next Article Trainer Gonzalez Gets 36 months Added to Suspension Print 4 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.