Karaka Sale 2026

Hi GAJ.

I'd be looking at lots by young Snitzel sire Sword of State. He was a star 2yo in NZ and has already sired a first crop stakes winner this season in Australia.

Lot 633 stands out on pedigree however there's a number of others that come up pretty well.

And lastly Lot 675 by Super Seth and first foal of a stakes-winning Sebring mare. Won't be cheap however.

Second Chance wrote:

And lastly Lot 675 by Super Seth and first foal of a stakes-winning Sebring mare. Won't be cheap however.

Did you see this one move SC?

Well maybe he simply doesn't know how to walk, however he's clearly throwing a leg far more recently than has yours truly.

Sent a text to Trent Busuttin re Lot 579. He replied with " Will have a good look and refer back when I've seen him mate".

About a week ago I analysed the 1.009 sales lots at Karaka.

I correspond by e-mail with an Australian and on 31st December he asked my opinion.

He had a short list of nine, my list was 17, and we matched on only one.

After reviewing the two lists I e-mailed on 4th January a short list of six with another six possibles.

I live in Ireland.

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GAJ wrote:

Hello to our astute pedigree people, and thinking maybe Take2 is over the scanning by now, but on the off chance he is not...

I have a friend going to NZ tomorrow to inspect some yearlings for clients overseas, so I mentioned we have some great knowledge here on the forum and if anyone felt inclined to share some views on possible stars in Book 2 it would be most appreciated.

Not sure sure of the "astute" part Gaj, maybe opinionated, I never had a look at NZ this year, (first time in a while) however, if I was off to NZ now, with the dearth of "Good" staying types in oz, and seeing as how the kiwis have a fixation of rubbing our noses re that fact come cup time, I would be checking out all the middle distance staying type pedigrees, and having a good look at them. Trouble with that is, it requires patience, which few have, as Bart often lamented, just finished Classic sale, now waiting on Adelaide, will throw my hat in the ring after I have a look

Edited by Take2 - 22 Jan 2026 at 9:16am

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True, SC, Do you think sometimes in Australian studs when these faults in youngters are apparent at an early stage the farrier intervenes, albeit for the sale ring no doubt, not to mention spit and polish and as you say a pumped appearance can detract from the structure in some.

Nature made them that way and they learn to live with their faults and grow to compensate, but hoof issues are a different story.

just on type give me Lot 485. Haven't looked at ped.

any opinions?

Gee he can throw to type.

Maybe a bit close behind but otherwise a lovely fellow.

77 okay but lack of heel in front?

64 excellent but why do they present on grass?

78 another terrific type but rear heels this time?

94 just like his half-brother Grunt. 10th foal but you wouldn't know it.

Evaluation's a very personal thing of course.

For better or worse I for one seem to automatically look for possible faults (particularly feet) rather than overall strengths, which is why I almost always seek a second opinion and then realize I perhaps couldn't see the wood for the trees.

Lot 298, nice colt with a good loose walk, may be I ask my friend to check him coming and going! Wink

Second Chance wrote:

77 okay but lack of heel in front?

64 excellent but why do they present on grass?

78 another terrific type but rear heels this time?

94 just like his half-brother Grunt. 10th foal but you wouldn't know it.

Typo on the first one it was lot 17

So beautiful too.