Cam Bray

Bloodstock Representative / Auctioneer at NZB, President at Banks Peninsula Trotting Club. Racing Tragic, Connoisseur of fine lawns

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Group One Winning Filly Up For Sale 💻

Astute purchasers will have the rare opportunity to bid on a proven Group One-winning filly in https://t.co/LdutfQnepu Standardbred’s latest online auction.🐴

The Nathan Purdon-trained #Shezsofast (NZ) (Vincent) has given her connections plenty of thrills to date, winning two of her nine starts, including last season’s Group One Caduceus Club 2YO Fillies Classic (2200m), and placing in the Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million 2YO Fillies Mobile Pace (1980m).

“I have got a partner in her, he is an Australian and his health is very poor, so we have decided to sell her,” Gibbs said.

The latest https://t.co/LdutfQnepu Standardbred auction is now live with 15 Lots. Bidding is set to close from 7pm next Wednesday, June 17.

Read more 📰: https://t.co/YFRbHJII09

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

And that's a wrap! 🙌

With a 95% clearance rate at the end of selling, there are just a few remaining lots still up for offer. For more contact Standardbred Manager @Cgtbray by calling [phone] 📞

Thank you to all the vendors, underbidders and successful buyers. We hope you have all found your next race track star! 💫

Reminder 🚨| All weanlings purchased are eligible to be entered for NZB Standardbred’s lucrative Harness Million Sales Race Series. The Series consists of principal two-year-old and three-year-old races for colts and geldings, fillies and trotters individually, where NZB Standardbred graduates can contest for their share in a one million dollar prizepool.

#WhereWinningBegins

@gavelhouse_s | @Harnesslink

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

All You Need to Know Ahead of the National Online Weanling Sale 📝✅

Competition is heating up for the 2026 National Weanling Sale held on https://t.co/PiTx4JpsBZ, with majority of the 45-lot catalogue having met their reserve ahead of bidding closing at 6pm (NZT) tonight, Wednesday 20 May.🔥

Buyers must register on https://t.co/PiTx4JpsBZ in advance. For new users, register here 👉🏻 https://t.co/pmIrQdzOod

There is no benefit in letting the clock run down to the final seconds before bidding. The auction will keep auto-extending, and you risk missing out if your internet connection drops out. Setting an auto-bid is the best way to ensure your bids are accepted as https://t.co/PiTx4JpsBZ cannot identify loss of online connection or browser issues at the user’s end. Google Chrome is the recommended internet browser. 💻⚠️

Once you have made a purchase, every aspect can be managed by NZB including airfreight, transport, agistment, insurance and finance. Call the team on [phone] for assistance.📲

The 45-lot catalogue is available to bid on here 🐴📘: https://t.co/2rLxHTx564

#WhereWinningBegins✨

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

National Weanling Sale Catalogue Live on Gavelhouse 🚨💻

The catalogue for NZB Standardbred’s 2026 National Online Weanling Sale is now live on https://t.co/PiTx4JpsBZ alongside vendor media and information.

Featuring  a selection of the very best potential racing and breeding stock, 45 weanlings from renowned vendors A Matthews, @Alabarfarms, @BreckonFarms, Carera Bloodstock, Shard Farms, SL Taylor, Tardina, Ultimate Breeding and @WoodlandsStudNZ are set for sale.

Bidding will commence on 13 May and will close from 6pm (NZT) on Wednesday 20 May. ⏳

Buyers must register on https://t.co/PiTx4JpsBZ in advance.

👉🏻📰: https://t.co/Jv8NBJ39gL

@gavelhouse_s | @NZSBA | @NZSiresStakes | @Harnesslink | @HarnessRacingNZ |

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Back to Back Harness Million Trot Titles for Kyvalley Ray (NZ) 🏆💸

In 2025, the Brent Lilley trained son of Bold Eagle flew back across the Tasman to contest the Listed $75,000 Harness Million 2YO Trot at Addington.

Since then, the talented square-gaiter has picked up two Group One victories here in NZ & recently took out the 3YO edition of the Harness Million Trot at Alexandra Park 🥇🎉

🥈- Who’s Ya Daddy (NZ) (Eilte Stride) - Ripple Creek Racing - Trent Yesberg
🥉- Our Col (NZ) (Father Patrick) - Strike Won Racing Stables

He joins a list of talented performers that have achieved the Harness Million double, including the trotters Outofmyway, Highgrove & Paramount Kiwi 🎓

Kyvalley Ray was purchased by Kyvalley Racing for $100,000 from Ms BA Williamson’s 2024 National Yearling Sale draft 🤝🏻

Congratulations to all connections 🥂

#WhereWinningBegins

@NZSiresStakes | @Harnesslink | @NZSBA | @TracksideNZ

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Kyvalley Ray Goes Back-to-Back in Harness Million Trot 🏆💸

Australian raider #KyvalleyRay (NZ) (Bold Eagle) continued to plunder New Zealand spoils at Alexandra Park last Friday when taking out the Listed NZB Standardbred 3YO Trotters Harness Million Mobile Trot (2200m), his second Harness Million Trot victory. 🍾

He was offered at the 2024 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale by Ms BA Williamson where he was purchased by Kyvalley Racing for $100,000, and subsequently joined Brent Lilley’s Victorian barn.

Following two wins in his adopted homeland, Lilley elected to send Kyvalley Ray back across the Tasman to chase the good prizemoney on offer, and he has made it a lucrative trip since returning to New Zealand shores last September.

Kyvalley Ray has added four further wins to his tally, including the Group One Sires’ Stakes Series 2YO Championship (1980m), Listed NZB Standardbred 3YO Trotters Harness Million Trot (2200m), Harness Million 2YO Trot (2200m), and he was also runner-up in the Group Three “The Sundon” 2YO Mobile Trot (1980m).💫

“He felt really strong the whole way and he won it quite nicely.

“He was a wee bit funny as a juvenile back in Australia and the racing has brought him on a bit, he is maturing every time I sit behind him. He is not the complete package yet but when he does get there he is going to be a lovely horse going forward.”

Kyvalley Ray has now won six of his 10 starts and has earned more than $197,000 in prizemoney.

Read more here 📰: https://t.co/iBUubJyDDf

#WhereWinningBegins ✨

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Jumal Stamps His Authority In Northern Derby 🏆

Gun three-year-old #Jumal (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) bounced back to winning form at @AlexandraPark last Friday night when taking out the Group One @WoodlandsStudNZ Northern Derby (2700m).🥂

“To run that hard early over 2700m and keep ticking along, and kick away on the Telfer runner (Allamericanplayer), who has enjoyed a lovely trip (was great). Full credit to the horse, he is a pretty special animal.”

Bred by Dave Kennedy, Jumal was offered through his Beaudiene Breeding 2024 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale draft where he was purchased by Reid for $95,000.

Jumal has now won 10 and placed in two of his 12 starts to date, and has earned more than $477,000 in prizemoney.💰

Read more here📰: https://t.co/mRqhSN6Uf7

#WhereWinningBegins✨

[Trackside NZ @TracksideNZ]

It's Kyvalley Ray winning Race 8 tonight.

Blair may have finished second to son Harry in the ANZAC Cup, but he's driven this winner.

Trained by Brent Lilley

WATCH LIVE RACING⏩ https://t.co/CJCRuBvJHp

@WoodlandsStudNZ | @HarnessRacingNZ | @AlexandraPark | @nzbstandardbred

[New Zealand Bloodstock @KarakaChat]

Online Yearling Sale Postponed to Tomorrow 🚨

Due to an unforeseen cyber attack on the website, the National Online Yearling Sale held on Gavelhouse Plus that got underway on Tuesday night, will be postponed and will restart tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April from 6pm (NZT).

The website received ongoing interference which affected several lots causing major disruption to bidders.

We apologise for the significant inconvenience caused and are working to ensure the issue is resolved quickly for a smoother bidding service tomorrow night.

Bidding for Lot 1 through to Lot 104 will now begin Wednesday 15 April from 6pm (NZT).

[New Zealand Bloodstock @KarakaChat]

National Online Yearling Sale Catalogue Now Live 🚦

NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale is now live, with the quality 104-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding will open on Friday 10 April and close from 6pm (NZT) on Tuesday 14 April.

“There have been a number of outstanding prospects come out of this online session, particularly in the past 24 months,” commented NZB Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones.

“Vendors are aiming quality yearlings towards this Sale and horses like the superstar Well Written and the incredibly promising De Armas are a real testament to that.

“The quality of pedigrees assembled for the Sale continues to improve and there is no doubt that there are plenty of opportunities to secure some future stars in this year’s offering.

“The Karaka Millions eligibility is another attractive incentive, with the Mega Maiden Bonus series giving buyers even more opportunity for a great return on investment” he added.

Bidding will run for a four-day period, commencing Friday 10 April with the first lot closing on Tuesday 14 April at 6pm (NZT). Buyers must register on Gavelhouse Plus in advance in order to gain bidding approval.

All horses will be inspected by NZB agents who are available to assist buyers with enquiries. Buyers are also welcome to join the on-farm parades commencing Tuesday 7 April, with the schedule to follow.

Read the full story here 📰: https://t.co/hthZpgGQQr

Or view the catalogue online now over at Gavelhouse Plus👨🏽‍💻👉: https://t.co/bEJkhHqsHh

[New Zealand Bloodstock @KarakaChat]

With the 2026 National Online Yearling Sale catalogue now live on Gavelhouse Plus, we are all set for the on-farm parades. 🚙🚨

Set to take place from Tuesday 7 through to Friday 10 April across the country, we invite you to join us for your inspections.

Should you be unable to attend, you can arrange our NZB or BAFNZ agents to inspect on your behalf. Alternatively, all horses are available for inspection by request. ✅

For any enquiries contact NZB Sales Representative Patrick Cunningham [phone] or email [email protected].

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Mister Smartee (NZ) (Always B Miki) has been crowned WA Open Horse of the Year! 🎉

The quality kiwi-bred pacer was a $32,500 purchase by Mr CD Edmonds from Dancingonmoonlight's draft 2021 National Yearling Sale draft 🤝

Congrats to all connections.🥂

#WhereWinningBegins

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

River Breaks Maidens In Style with Impressive Harness Million Victory 🏆💸

#River (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight) may have taken her time to score her maiden victory, but she did it in style at Alexandra Park last Friday night when taking out the $150,000 Listed NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO Fillies Final (2200m) for Bob Butt Racing Stables. 🎉

“She has been flying under the radar, she has always been a bit better than a maiden,” Butt said. “We set her for this race this time in and it paid off.”

By champion sire Bettor’s Delight, River is a three-quarter sister to Belle Of Montana and a full-sister to Stella Rouge, and with a broodmare career in mind she was recently purchased off Jean Feiss, who had originally bought her out of Dancingonmoonlight’s 2024 NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sale draft for $80,000. 🤝

River quickly rewarded her new connections with a black-type result and Butt is hoping there is more to come for the filly.

“Todd and Fleur Anderson bought her as a broodmare for when she finishes (racing) and everything is sort of a bonus, and this is a good bonus,” Butt said.

Read the full story here 👉🏻📰: https://t.co/WF79EWKSej

#WhereWinningBegins ✨

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Reid Aiming for Second Harness Million Double

A lineup of ten quality three-year-olds will battle it out for the $200,000 Listed Harness Million Colts & Geldings (2200m) title this Friday at Alexandra Park, with the field including Group One winners #FreezeFrame (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) and #Allamericanplayer (NZ) (Bettor’s Delight).💫

The most anticipated contender however is Champion Two-Year-Old #Jumal (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) for trainer Steven Reid, who is aiming for back-to-back successes once again in the Harness Million Series.

During the 2023-24 season, Reid completed the Harness Million double with #CoastalBabe (NZ) (Downbytheseaside) and returned to the National Yearling Sale to outlay $95,000 for Jumal, purchased in 2024 from Beaudiene Breeding.🤝

Following Jumal’s recent Auckland winning debut in the Group Two Alabar Classic (2200m), Reid is cautiously optimistic that his pacer’s ability can back up another strong performance heading into Friday’s assignment.

“When he arrived in Auckland last week, it took him a couple of days to settle in, and I wasn’t that confident heading into the race, but he handled it all like a pro.”

“To me, he appears to have improved another leg since that run. He’s eating well, and he’s a very happy horse heading into this week, but you can never be too confident going into big races like this.”

Drawn gate three, it won’t be an easy hand up for the $1.12 favourite.

The $200,000 Harness Million Listed 3YO Colts & Geldings Pace (2200m) is scheduled for a start time of 9:07 pm on Friday at Alexandra Park.

Read the full story & view the final field here👉🏻 📰: https://t.co/WCMGHA1IWM

[Mike Kneebone @mike_kneebone]

Thumbs up and best of luck to vendors ⁦@nzbstandardbred⁩ final day of National Sales at Christchurch 18/2/2026. Bring it !! ⁦@KarakaChat⁩ ⁦@Cgtbray⁩

[New Zealand Bloodstock @KarakaChat]

Highview Announce Unreserved Deplenishing Sale On-Farm 🐴👨🏼‍⚖️💥

Longstanding vendors @HighviewStud who have been selling yearlings since 1986, have announced the staging of an Unreserved Deplenishing Sale at its Hamilton property on Sunday 15 March 2026.

NZB will conduct the Sale on-farm, which will offer approximately 50 lots consisting of yearlings, two-year-olds, racehorses, broodmares, mares with a foal at foot and more.

“There’s a changing of the guard at Highview, with my son Kurtis now taking a more prominent leadership role,” commented Highview’s Brent Gillovic.

“We’ve accumulated a lot of horses so this is a genuine reduction process to trim the operation back to around 30 to 40 mares before I hand over the reins.

“We have held a couple of these deplenishing sales previously back in the early 2000s which were quite successful.

“While it goes against the trend in today’s day and age, for us it is just easier to manage this many horses in one go, here onsite, and sell them all in one hit.

“We’ve got a number of sires represented including some nice young horses by the likes of Wrote, Santos, Divine Prophet, Sword of State, Xtravagant, Hello Youmzain, Sweynesse, Vadamos and more.

“There will be something for everyone. At the end of the day, our main goal is to find these horses good homes, we’re not expecting the world for them.

“It will be a nice Sunday afternoon, with plenty of opportunity for everyone.”

The Highview Unreserved Deplenishing Sale will see around 50 thoroughbreds for sale, conducted from 1pm at Highview Stud, 1544 Kakaramea Road, Hamilton, with gates open at 10am.

The catalogue will be available to view online at https://t.co/5zftgX5rFH by late February, while printed catalogues will be available on the day.

Read the full press release and terms here: https://t.co/CrHZkqH2OL

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

Current Star Pedigrees on offer at Upcoming Yearling Sale 📘💫

With NZB Standardbred Group One alumni featuring the likes of current racing stars #Arafura (NZ), #Marketplace (NZ) and #RepublicanParty (NZ) to name a hot few, buyers will be keen to get to the Karaka and Chirstchurch sales grounds to snap up siblings to racetrack stars that are on offer at the 2026 edition of the National Yearling Sale  in just a few days’ time. 😍

Read about a few catalogue highlights here 📰: https://t.co/49vaiY1Sm0

#WhereWinningBegins

[Mike Kneebone @mike_kneebone]

https://t.co/eGszE6pQyw

MiKed Up follows Head Auctioneer and NZB Director Mike Kneebone during the 100th National Yearling Sales . Produced by Bee Kneebone. Enjoy 😎

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

SIGNIFICANT UPDATE ‼️⛈️☔️🌨️🌀⚠️

Due to the increased weather warnings in place in Christchurch, the parades scheduled Tuesday 3 February have been brought forward to today.

We will go straight to Laura Smith’s first for approx 6pm, and then to Dancingonmoonlight to end the day. 🫡

All prospective buyers are welcome to attend.

On a better note, today’s weather is glorious, so bring the sunscreen & your bucket hat 😎☀️

For any enquiries contact NZB Standardbred Manager Cam Bray on [email protected] or call [phone]

#WhereWinningBegins

[NZB Standardbred @nzbstandardbred]

2026 National Yearling Sale | Vendor Media 📸🎥

We're just a couple of weeks out from the National Yearling Sale, and vendors have been busy doing all their vendor media for you to inspect their yearlings ahead of selling.

View the Auckland yearlings media online here:
View some of the Christchurch yearlings media online here: https://t.co/x07otljFol

#WhererWinningBegins