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Karaka delivered a standout result with the outstanding King Of Swing x Gladamare colt, Lot 102, selling for $140,000. As the only King Of Swing yearling offered in the sale, he carried plenty of interest and he certainly did not disappoint.
Crowned International Animal Health Best Presented at the NZB Standardbred Karaka Parade, he had already made a strong impression before entering the ring. His quality, athleticism and presence were clear, and the market responded accordingly with a strong six figure result.
For breeders, this result means a great deal, providing not only vendors but also purchasers real confidence in King Of Swings progeny moving forward.
Breckon Farms bred King Of Swing and have backed him from day one. They have supported him with strong books of quality mares each season and believed in him as a stallion from the beginning. They have also done an outstanding job preparing this colt for the sales ring, presenting him in superb fashion and giving him every chance to shine.
There is also a full circle moment here that makes this result even more special. The purchaser was Lincoln Farms. A decade ago, Lincoln Farms were the purchasers of King Of Swing himself as a yearling in 2016, securing him for $80,000. To see them return and invest $140,000 into one of his sons speaks strongly about their confidence in King Of Swing’s bloodline and their belief in his future as a young sire.
Congratulations to Lincoln Farms on their purchase and we wish them every success with this very promising colt.
Even more exciting is the fact that this colt is sustained for the Cobbitty Equine Ultra Air Classic, giving his new connections a genuine opportunity ahead. Series like this create meaningful targets for young horses and we look forward to seeing him line up for the Classic in 2027.
It is also important to acknowledge Harness Racing New Zealand for the introduction of the Next Gen initiative. With King Of Swing eligible, he has received a significant lift in support in numbers this past season, as well as now being eligible for the Harness 5000. Programs like this encourage breeders to get behind emerging stallions, and the increase in support shows there is growing belief in what he can produce.
We are incredibly grateful to every breeder who has backed King Of Swing so far. Choosing a young stallion takes confidence and that support does not go unnoticed. We are very proud of the direction he is heading and there is a real sense that bigger things are still to come.
This has been a very positive start to 2026. King Of Swing has now completed his fourth season at stud, once again serving a full book of mares. The level of support for an unproven sire has been phenomenal and we are genuinely thankful to everyone who has backed him so strongly.
If you are looking to secure a King Of Swing yearling, there are plenty of opportunities ahead:
National Yearling Sale Christchurch | 18 February
Lot 174 – King Of Swing x Sucitra Colt
Lot 304 – King Of Swing x Lilac Becky Colt
Sunshine Stars Nutrien Equine Yearling Sale | 22 February
Lot 10 – King Of Swing x Masey Mach Colt
APG Perth Yearling Sale | 1 March
Lot 316 – King Of Swing x The Art Of Dance Filly
Lot 331 – King Of Swing x Star Fromthepalace Filly
Lot 332 – King Of Swing x Our Citation Filly
Lot 334 – King Of Swing x Gold Diamonds Gelding
Lot 367 – King Of Swing x Topless Beach Girl Colt
Lot 412 – King Of Swing x Coopers Beach Colt
Lot 421 – King Of Swing x Im Bella Jay Colt
Lot 425 – King Of Swing x Arma Fifty Five Filly
Nutrien Equine Sydney Yearling Sale | 8 March 2026
Lot 16 – King Of Swing x Baby Bling Colt
Lot 65 – King Of Swing x Gotta Go Electowatch Colt
Lot 66 – King Of Swing x Grandma Gertie Colt
Lot 85 – King Of Swing x Kahliadenise Lombo Colt
Lot 99 – King Of Swing x Malena Filly
Lot 123 – King Of Swing x Our Angle Of Harlem Filly
Lot 124 – King Of Swing x Our Lady Madonna Filly
Lot 128 – King Of Swing x Our Potent Brew Colt
Lot 129 – King Of Swing x Paloma Beach Filly
Lot 130 – King Of Swing x Passion Delight Colt
Lot 156 – King Of Swing x Smoke My Motor Filly
Lot 158 – King Of Swing x Some Girls Dont Colt
APG Sydney Yearling Sale | 15 March
Lot 215 – King Of Swing x Marmitta Filly
Lot 241 – King Of Swing x Roseuponher Filly
Lot 245 – King Of Swing x Special Moment Filly
Lot 249 – King Of Swing x Tact Bess Filly
Lot 262 – King Of Swing x Babyitscold Colt
Lot 265 – King Of Swing x Arizona Rose Filly
Lot 270 – King Of Swing x Borgini Colt
Lot 277 – King Of Swing x Caribbean Lily Filly
Nutrien Equine Bathurst Gold Crown Yearling Sale | 22 March
Lot 4 – King Of Swing x Catch The Breeze Gelding
Lot 10 – King Of Swing x Lucy Lamb Colt
Lot 43 – King Of Swing x Cobbitty Cheer Filly
Nutrien Equine Melbourne Yearling Sale | 12 April
Lot 231 - King Of Swing x Tennessee Waltz Colt
The momentum is building and the opportunities are there. We look forward to seeing these yearlings represent King Of Swing throughout the upcoming sales season.
