Weanling Sale 2026 Preview
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- May 11
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In a change to the traditional National Weanling Sale format, this year 45 weanlings will be offered for auction online.
Hosted on the Gavelhouse Standardbred Auction platform, buyers must register online to bid and offers a unique auction experience through an online format.
The catalogue is out now, and bidding will commence this Wednesday 13 May from 10am and close from 6pm.
There will be three lots on offer by Wai Eyre Farm stallions, and we wish vendors, breeders and buyers the best of luck with the sale.
Lot 18 Colt - On A Streak – Unyielding Spirit – Love You
This colt is offered by Shard Farm and is the only lot in the auction by On A Streak.
Out of a Love You mare in Unyielding Spirit, this colt comes from an outstanding family of trotters.
Unyielding Spirit herself won three races and has to date produced two winners to date, Tedesco (9 wins) and Latrell (6 wins).
This colt’s third dam is the fabulous producer Enthuse, herself a half-sister to Sundowner Bay, she left Rowe Cup winner Inspire and Enthusiast, Two-Year-Old and Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year.
This is also the family of Insist and Waterloo Sunset.
Debbie and Mark Smith of Shard Farm have noted his wonderful nature, willingness during weaning and stand out attitude.
“What a lovely fellow this colt is. He is always friendly. He’s always keen to see what’s going on, and is never spooky. He’d make a great purchase for someone looking for a lovely trotter.”
On A Streak has hit big milestones over the past week, siring his first winner in Australia and his first New Zealand qualifier.
His oldest foals are now two-years-old and have been getting great reviews from trainers for the clean gait, early development and wonderful temperaments.
They appear to share their sires’ early speed and ability, as On A Streak was a Breeders Crown Champion and O’Brien Two-Year-Old of the Year in North America.
View Lot 18 here: https://standardbred.gavelhouse.com/lot/2553/invincible-spirit
Lot 20 Filly - Lazarus – Western Willow – Western Ideal
This filly by Lazarus is a full sister to impressive two-year-old debut winner, Little Lily.
Western Willow has had three foals to race for three winners, including Little Lily, Adesanya and Little Hoofananny.
This is also the family of Group Three Leonard Stakes winner, I’m The Boss.
Sold by Breckon Farms, Lot 20 offers a stellar pedigree for future broodmare potential after racing, with her second dam being the great One Dream.
Needing no introduction, One Dream captured the imagination of the harness racing industry.
A seven-time Group One winner, One Dream was crowned Two and Three-Year-Old Filly of her year.
She tasted success in the New Zealand Oaks, Nevele R Fillies Final, Caduceus Club Fillies Classic and also was victorious in Australia, adding the Breeders Crown and Australian Oaks to her haul.
In 23 career starts One Dream never finished out of the top three, winning 18, with four seconds and one third for $899,487 in stakes.
This Lazarus filly has made a great impression for Farm Manager, Nigel Fahy.
“This filly has been a standout on the farm for months now with an intelligent brain & willing attitude.”
“She has a nice head & is a well grown mature filly.”
This is a cross that has already been proven, with juvenile success and a pedigree that jumps off the screen.
View Lot 20 here: https://standardbred.gavelhouse.com/lot/2505/unnamed
Lot 40 Colt - Lazarus – Lilliburlero – Auckland Reactor
Lot 40 is a colt by Lazarus, and is the first foal out of a five-win Auckland Reactor mare.
Lilliburlero was trained by Ross Paynter, and won at both Cambridge and Alexandra Park during her racing career.
She recorded a best mile rate of 1.55.9 and was consistent in her 39 start career, winning each season from age three through to five-years-old.
Second dam Moonlight Lily was an unraced Falcon Seelster mare, but a good producer at stud leaving Lilliburlero and Rave Moonraker (In New Zealand, The Moonraker), a winner of 16 races in New Zealand and Australia and a winner of the Listed Menangle Country Series Final.
This colt’s pedigree is stamped with black type, right back to the game Stevies, Moneyline Mover and Gild The Lily.
Vendors Tardina Stud describe the colt as having tidy and correct conformation.
The Lazarus/Mach Three line (via Auckland Reactor) has been proven for success, through winners such as Ask Me Lazarus, Time For Change and Glitterati.
Tardina Stud has an outstanding record for breeding success at the highest level, having produced brilliant pacers in Auckland Reactor, Sharp And Telford, Russley Rascal, Devil Dodger and Chase Auckland. And champion trotting mare, Miss Whiplash.
View Lot 40 here: https://standardbred.gavelhouse.com/lot/2514/unnamed
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