Breeding
One of the highlight lots in the latest fortnightly sale on gavelhouse.com is Raced Evens (Zoffany), who performed up to Group Three level on the racetrack and also boasts a star-studded pedigree page. The seven-year-old is a daughter of the stakes-winning mare Luscilla (NZ) (Entrepreneur), who is a half-sister
Breeding
The latest fortnightly sale on gavelhouse.com has been given a touch of star quality with the inclusion of a stakes-winning two-year-old filly from last season. Sky On Fire (Exceed and Excel) had six starts during her juvenile campaign, headed by a win in the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) at
Breeding
Te Aute Stud in Hawke’s Bay have announced that well-credentialled stallion Sneaking To Win is the subject of a one-off special fee reduction until 1st September 2023. A son of Snitzel, Sneaking To Win is out of the winning Grand Lodge mare Disguise, making him a is a half-brother
Breeding
The 2022-23 racing season has delivered another long line of triumphs for Waikato Stud, whose continued success has come on the back of two of its iconic stallions. Current kingpin Savabeel keeps churning out a seemingly endless supply of big-race performers, and this season marks his eighth Centaine Award for
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Less than two months after The Oaks Stud made the bold decision to purchase U S Navy Flag outright from Coolmore Stud, their faith in the former shuttle stallion has been rewarded with the title of New Zealand’s champion first-season sire of 2022-23. U S Navy Flag has held
Breeding
All the key indicators point to continued success for The Oaks Stud’s young resident stallion U S Navy Flag, although experience has taught General Manager Rick Williams to never look too far ahead. The son of War Front stood his first term at the Cambridge nursery last year and
Breeding
Brad Molander has been an integral part of Wentwood Grange’s Cambridge operation and he was recognised for his contribution to the local breeding industry at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at Karapiro last weekend. The Wentwood Grange yearling manager was this year’s recipient of the LOVERACING.NZ-sponsored
Breeding
Good things come in fours at Grangewilliam Stud, at least for August anyway. For the first month of the new season, the South Taranaki farm will offer a strong incentive for New Zealand breeders, with all three of their stallions – Zed, Derryn, and The Bold One – available for $4,000+
Breeding
Allan Sharrock continues to thank his lucky stars that he didn’t altogether banish racetrack failure Often (NZ) (O'Reilly) from his successful New Plymouth operation. The multiple Group One-winning trainer quickly realised she had no future as a racing proposition, but had the foresight to retain the O’
Breeding
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding fraternity came together on Saturday night to celebrate a stellar season of elite-level achievements at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at Karapiro. New Zealand breeders produced 35 individual Group One winners across Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand over the past 12 months. Powerhouse
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Originally to be held on 26 and 27 August, the Waikato Stallion Parade weekend will now be held a week earlier on 19 and 20th of August. Hosted by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and sponsored by gavelhouse.com, the parade will visit nine farms
Breeding
Highview Stud newcomers Divine Prophet and Santos are receiving warm welcomes from the New Zealand breeding community. The proven pair have relocated from Australia to join Wrote at the Waikato farm, with Divine Prophet’s profile further boosted this season by the deeds of his Group One-producing brother Proisir. Santos