Alflaila to stand at White Robe Lodge

24 March, 2025
Quality European galloper Alflaila has been secured for stud duties by White Robe Lodge, introducing one of the world’s great sire-lines to New Zealand through his champion sire Dark A

Progressive mare doing top Haunui family proud

17 March, 2025
Haunui Farm’s strong run of form has continued with Grande Gallo their latest graduate to stamp her credentials as a stakes winner in waiting.

El Vencedor cracks world’s top 10

14 March, 2025
El Vencedor’s golden run of form has been recognised on the world stage, with the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding rated the 10th joint best galloper in the world in the latest

Tappenden joins Cambridge Stud

14 March, 2025
Cambridge Stud has announced the appointment of Ben Tappenden as their new General Manager. Tappenden is returning home to New Zealand after spending eight years in England at the re

Sister acts deliver stunning breeding double

10 March, 2025
A stunning family double for Tony Rider on Champion’s Day elevated the Milan Park principal into rare territory. Rider was still coming to terms on Monday with the enormity of

Connors’ Melbourne Cup dream alive and well

10 March, 2025
Raymond Connors has collected every major two-mile prize in New Zealand, and now he is dreaming of a possible tilt at Australasia’s most coveted staying scal

Kiwi studs celebrate Feroce’s Guineas crown

4 March, 2025
Feroce’s stunning Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) victory was celebrated in several of New Zealand’s most prominent stud farms over the weekend. Bred by Pencarrow Stud, F

Goodwood back in Group limelight

3 March, 2025
Goodwood Stud has downsized its thoroughbred operation in more recent times, but the Manawatu farm remains a breeding force to be reckoned with. Its latest high-profile graduate is t

Meet the Breeder: Max Smithies

24 February, 2025
This week in Dunstan Horse Feeds Meet the Breeder, we caught up with Max Smithies of Monovale Farm. Max and his brother Joe have had plenty of success together since taking over th

Timely Group Two victory for Trelawney

24 February, 2025
Shanwah’s victory in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday was timely for his breeder’s Trelawney Stud, who are set to offer his hal