Breeding
A true gentleman with a leadership style that was hard to beat, best describes NZTBA Life Member and former President Arthur Ormond who passed away this week. He was a foundation member of the NZTBA Wellington branch and then of the Hawke's Bay branch. He was elected to
Breeding
A promise made by Janet Hepi to one day send a mare to Hallmark Stud has resulted in Super Strike (NZ) (Super Easy), the winner of the Gr.3 Anniversary Handicap (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. “Dad had a farm right opposite Hallmark, and quite often I would wander over
Breeding
She may have lived on the Central Coast of New South Wales for 40 years but Margaret Reid, the part-owner and breeder of the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) winner Irish Flame (NZ) (Zed), is still very much a Taranaki girl. So much so that the green and brown colours that
Breeding
Sam Williams isn’t the first to sell a broodmare only to have her progeny come out and perform with distinction a short time later, but he isn’t losing sleep over it, in fact he couldn’t be happier with the result. Williams bred and shares in the ownership
Breeding
A lot can happen in 10 minutes. That was the case for prominent breeder/owner Daniel Nakhle who was on track at Pukekohe on Saturday to watch his promising mare Arrivederci (NZ) (Per Incanto) win the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m). Nakhle barely had time to watch the replay
Breeding
The last of the Ebbett VW New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association National Breeding Awards have been announced. Rick Williams has been named as the Personality of the Year and Julian Corban the Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever. Williams was recognised as an industry personality who has made a significant contribution
Breeding
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) are calling for applicants for next year’s Irish National Stud scholarship. The NZTBA are seeking a passionate, motivated individual who would like to travel internationally to further their career in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. The successful applicant will gain an all-expenses
Breeding
It was a momentous occasion for the Wigley family of Inglewood Stud when Matchmaker (NZ) (Makfi) won the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton on Saturday. Ever since the race was named after their champion mare, they have aspired to win the race, so for Matchmaker to do so
Breeding
It might have been nearly dusk, but after Travimyfriend (NZ) (Tavistock) won the Listed The Sofitel (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday, Silver (John) Goodin was down to Pineau’s paddock with an extra scoop of feed and a carrot. Goodin, who owns Pineau (NZ) (Carnegie) with his wife Helena and
Breeding
Meleka Belle (NZ) (Iffraaj) has been named the 2020 Arion Pedigrees Eight Carat Broodmare of the Year. The award criteria states that the winner shall be the mare whose New Zealand-bred and/or New Zealand conceived progeny, anywhere in the world, in the season under review, most clearly reflect true
Breeding
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) has announced that Waikato Stud is the winner of the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan New Zealand Breeder of the Year Award. In a very successful year for New Zealand breeders, the voting went right down to the wire with Waikato Stud
New Zealand
The four finalists for the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan Breeder of the Year Award were announced by the New Zealand Breeders Association this week. Last year’s winner Nearco Stud is nominated, along with The Oaks Stud, Trelawney Stud and Waikato Stud. The NZTBA have also announced the