A Look Ahead: 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership

We are excited to be heading back to New Zealand at the end of the month for the Karaka Sale, where we will be purchasing horses for the 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership.

If you have been following along, you know our New Zealand runners have been flying. They have consistently competed at the highest level in Graded Stakes company, and already in the 2025–2026 season the partnership has produced two Graded Stakes winners. We kicked off the new year on a high note when Queen Zou delivered a strong victory in the Rich Hill Mile Stakes on New Year’s Day.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership is the action. With racing opportunities throughout the season, there is almost always something to cheer for. It also makes for a great reason to plan a trip to New Zealand and experience the racing there firsthand, from the tracks to the sales to the overall atmosphere that makes the sport so special.

Our success buying out of Karaka continues to build. Most recently, three-year-old colt Magic Carpet, a Karaka graduate, broke his maiden in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas back in September, further validating the program and our approach.

All of our New Zealand horses are trained by top conditioner Stephen Marsh. Partners receive weekly updates and are part of a passionate, engaged ownership group that enjoys the process just as much as the results.

The 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership offers an affordable and exciting entry point into international racing ownership, with partnership interests available for a minimum investment of $5,000.

We would love to have you involved as we head back to Karaka and build the next group of runners for another exciting season in New Zealand.

Interested in learning more? Contact us today! Mike McMahon: mike@mcmahonandhill.com

Jamie Hill: jamie@mcmahonandhill.com

Mary Motion: mary@mcmahonandhill.com

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