The 2025 Karaka Yearling Sale underscored a shifting market, with economic pressures contributing to a decline in average and median prices compared to last year’s record-breaking sale. Vendors had to adjust expectations which led to an improved clearance rate, particularly in Book 2, while international buyers made their presence felt at the top end, and standout sires like Satono Aladdin and Shamexpress saw strong demand.

Resilient clearance rate offsets market softening at Karaka, as local sires remain popular

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Amongst the record-breaking sales and high-profile buyers, Karaka is also home to the quieter, more personal victories—the ones that change lives. These are the stories of several people behind the horses, from stud staff taking their first steps into breeding to others seeing years of hard work pay off.

Hard work, big rewards: The sales stories that go beyond the price tags

Click here to view Lot 187 at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

Click here to view Lot 76 at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

Click here to view Lot 198 at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.

Several of Sydney's top gallopers hit the Warwick Farm turf on Thursday morning, with Ceolwulf and Lady Shenandoah winning heats over Via Sistina, Fangirl, and Switzerland. Godolphin's Broadsiding and Golden Mile made their racetrack returns, and Aeliana sets herself on an Oaks path.

Trial report: Ceolwulf plotting path to Queen Elizabeth, Lady Shenandoah revs engine ahead of return

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