Cambridge couple Nick Fairweather and Nicole Brown got their 2018 Karaka Sale adventure off to the best possible start on Sunday when their Ocean Park filly sold for $130,000.
The couple are represented by a sale draft of six individuals with five of these selling during the Book 1 catalogue. The consignment is the first they have taken to Karaka under their newly minted Carlaw Park brand established 14 months ago.
"Nicole's parents, Peter and Roslyn, were looking for a lifestyle change so they bought a block of land just outside of Cambridge," Fairweather said. "Nicole and I lease a portion of the property for use by Carlaw Park which was established primarily as an agistment facility for horses in training. We have started off with horses for Marcus Corban, Kiltannon Stables and Tony Pike and things have progressed incredibly well.
"In the past we have also pin-hooked a few horses and these have gone through either the Yearling or Ready To Run Sale under the Kiltannon Stables banner.
"This year several of our good clients approached us to see if we would take a draft under our own steam. We had two of our own to sell so decided to take the plunge."
