Sword of State Colt Tops Record-breaking Karaka Book 1 See Article / Monday, January 26, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating 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%. Read more
Usha Shines a Light on Thirty Year Farm See Article / Sunday, January 25, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating Usha became the first grade 1 winner bred by Kristen and Matt Esler of Thirty Year Farm, and also became a source of inspiration for Kristen as she recovered from spinal surgery. Read more
Jerkens Enjoying Life Back Home in a Different Role See Article / Sunday, January 25, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating Why would Jimmy Jerkens leave the sun and warmth of Saudi Arabia for the cold of the Big A? It wasn't about the weather. Read more
'Skippy', White Abarrio Exit Pegasus in Good Order See Article / Sunday, January 25, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was more than happy Jan. 25 to report that Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio had exited the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in good order. Read more
Snitzel Colt Tops Day 1 of Karaka Book 1 Yearling Sale See Article / Sunday, January 25, 2026 0 2 Article rating: No rating At the close of trade, New Zealand Bloodstock reported 207 yearlings had found new homes at a clearance rate of 77%. The day one aggregate finished at NZ$38,197,500, a 43% increase year-on-year. Read more