The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1997 - 2006 sales below.

There are many great events and coveted prizes on the Australian racing calendar, but no others capture attention quite like the Melbourne Cup (3200m).

Less than three months out from NZB’s big celebration to mark 100 years of the National Yearling Sales Series, and with the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival underway, now is an ideal time to look back at some of the most famous Melbourne Cup-winning graduates of New Zealand’s National Yearling Sale.

The Group One Caulfield Cup has a rich history and a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s toughest handicaps. It requires a special blend of stamina and class to win it, and horses sourced from New Zealand’s National Yearling Sales have shown that they have what it takes.

NZB will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Yearling Sales at Karaka in January. That century of sales has produced more than 20 winners of the Caulfield Cup.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1987 - 1996 sales below.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1977 - 1986 sales below.

Karaka 2026 will mark the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand, and a prominent buyer during the history of the Sale was Stanley Goosman (later Sir Stanley).

The Lowry name is one that is synonymous with New Zealand's thoroughbred breeding industry and features from the very first National Yearling Sale in 1927.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1967 - 1976 sales below.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1957 - 1966 sales below.

Karaka 2026, set to take place at NZB’s Karaka Sales Centre from 25 – 29 January, will mark the 100th National Yearling Sale in New Zealand.   

A century of thoroughbred excellence has shaped the National Yearling Sale, from guineas to dollars, Trentham to Karaka and Wrightsons to NZB. 

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1947 - 1956 sales below.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1937 - 1946 sales below.

NZB will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Yearling Sales at Karaka next January. That century of sales has produced countless Derby and Oaks stars across Australasia, including 17 winners of the Queensland Derby.

The sheer caliber of the New Zealand thoroughbred that has consistently been brought to market at the National Yearling Sales Series across the span of a century is quite spectacular. Check out the best performed graduates from the 1927 - 1936 sales below.

Willydoit (NZ) (Tarzino), Aeliana (NZ) (Castelvecchio) and Shanwah (NZ) (Too Darn Hot) are the three favourites for Saturday’s A$2m Group One ATC Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick, where they will attempt to add their names to a proud record of New Zealand National Yearling Sale success.

The Group One New Zealand Derby (2400m) is perhaps the most prestigious and coveted prize in New Zealand racing, and its illustrious history is littered with top-class winners sourced from the National Yearling Sales.

NZB will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Yearling Sales at Karaka next January. That 100-year history has produced no fewer than 27 winners of the Auckland Cup.