$260,000 Satono Aladdin Filly Tops Karaka Book 2 Day 1

Media Release - Wednesday January 29

Following a strong Book 1, the momentum continued into NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series Book 2 session where 122 yearlings sold on Wednesday.

While the Book 2 format has condensed into a two-day sale, $4,936,000 was turned over with an average of $40,463 and a pleasing clearance rate of 73%.

$260,000 Satono Aladdin (Jpn) filly from Sparkling Rose.

$260,000 Satono Aladdin (Jpn) filly from Sparkling Rose.

The top lot came late in the day, when Lot 855, a filly by Satono Aladdin out of Sparkling Rose was knocked down to Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis for $260,000 from Brighthill Farm’s draft.

“She is just a lovely filly and has handled herself so professionally,” commented leading vendor Nick King.

“We treated her like a Book 1 filly and brought her up to Karaka nine days ago, not too many horses can parade for nine days straight and not miss a beat.

“I’m delighted to see Te Akau get her and pleased they were prepared to go that far for her. Leon Mountford, the breeder, is very happy, I’m delighted to get that good result for him.”

NZB’s Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones was satisfied following the first day of Book 2.

“It was pleasing to see such spirited bidding on the quality horses, from local trainers, local agents as well as some of the internationals that have stayed on the grounds.”

“It was great to see astute judge in John Foote give Book 2 the respect it deserves. He’s put in the work and purchased some lovely horses.

“The clearance rate finishing on 73% is very satisfying and it will continue to rise overnight.”

The final day of selling continues on Thursday where lots 861 to 1088 will get underway from 10am (NZT) at Karaka. 

All yearlings purchased at Karaka 2025 are eligible to be nominated for NZB’s lucrative Karaka Millions Series, featuring the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO, $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO and the $1m NZB Mega Maiden Series. To nominate your yearling, contact  finance@nzb.co.nz or call +64 9 298 0055.  Entries close Monday 3 March 2025.

To enquire about Passed Lots from Book 2 contact Patrick Cunningham on +64 21 181 5898 or email Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz, or Andrew Buick on +64 27 555 0640 or email Andrew.Buick@nzb.co.nz

View the full Book 2 results here.  
Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Book 2 here.

Book 2 will be televised live in New Zealand on Freeview Channel 200, as well as on NZB’s website, online bidding platform and Facebook page.

 

Karaka 2025: Book 2, Day One Statistics (as at end of selling)
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  2025 BOOK 2, DAY ONE (new format) 2024 BOOK 2, DAY ONE 2023 BOOK 2, DAY ONE 2022 BOOK 2, DAY ONE 2021 BOOK 2, DAY ONE
AGGREGATE $4,936,500 $2,652,000 $3,363,500 $2,919,000 $4,151,000
AVERAGE $40,463 $44,949 $41,525 $36,037 $43,240
MEDIAN $30,000 $37,500 $32,500 $30,000 $30,000
CLEARANCE 73% 64% 60% 58% 68%
CATALOGUED 199 118 156 164 170
SOLD 122 59 81 81 96
TOP LOT Lot 855 Satono Aladdin - Sparkling Rose (B.F) $260,000 Lot 790 Time Test - Kerre (Br.C) $220,000 Lot 789 Proisir - Harriet Wilson (G.C) $180,000 Lot 756 Vadamos - Call Me Blondie (Br.C) $180,000 Lot 725 Churchill - Astrid (Ch.F) $200,000

Karaka 2025: Book 2, Day One Top Lots
Lot Sire Dam Sex Vendor Purchaser Price
855 Satono Aladdin Sparkling Rose Filly Brighthill Farm Mr DC Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) (Te Akau) $260,000
707 Ace High Maenoha Filly Seaton Park Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood (Waikato) $145,000
686 Noverre La Jolie Fille Colt Ardsley Stud John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong) $130,000
755 Satono Aladdin Octavia Rose Colt Rich Hill Stud Andrew Campbell Bloodstock / T Heptinstall (Wellington) $125,000
694 Portland Sky Life Changing Colt Jamieson Park Waikato Bloodstock (Waikato) $100,000
728 Embellish Missouri Colt Wentwood Grange Mr CR McCarroll (Waikato) $100,000
756 Sword of State Ohio Girl Colt Little Avondale Stud St Kilda Lodge (Auckland) $100,000
784 Per Incanto Prefontaine Colt Ardsley Stud Kasa Bloodstock Ltd (Waikato) $100,000
792 Hello Youmzain Rainbow Dash Colt Kilgravin Lodge John Foote Bloodstock (Hong Kong) $100,000
815 Shamexpress Sensibility Colt Windsor Park Stud Riversley Park (Waikato) $100,000
821 Wrote Shalaka Colt Highview Tartan Meadow Bloodstock (Hong Kong) $100,000
833 Wrote Showmana Colt Milan Park John Foote Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Hong Kong) $100,000
859 Shocking Stand Firm Colt Brighthill Farm Tartan Meadow Bloodstock (Hong Kong) $100,000
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