http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:12:43 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171478/seymour-success-gives-wymark-country-cup-hat-trick/ A perfectly executed ride by Jett Stanley helped Wymark (NZ) (Savabeel) secure his third Victorian country Cup on Sunday.Stanley came with a late charge aboard the Gavin Bedggood-trained stayer to take out the Listed Seymour Cup, adding to the horse’s wins in the Yarra Valley Cup and Stawell Gold Cup earlier this year.The $13 chance was too good for Magnaspin ($21), while Lim’s Saltoro ($7.50) boxed on well to finish third. Detonator Jack, who started favourite at $4.80, was sixth, with Stor... Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171478 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171473/waitak-the-warrior-wins-hastings-group-one-war/ Just two weeks ago veteran warhorse Waitak (Proisir) and progressive performer Tuxedo went head to head in a thrilling finish to the Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) at Hastings with the decision at the winning post that day favouring Waitak by a short half-head.Race fans didn’t have to wait long for a resumption of hostilities between the pair as they headed back to Hastings to tackle the jewel of the Spring triple crown, the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) a fortnight later.Those who wer... Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171473 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171472/war-princess-strikes-hastings-hattrick/ The superlatives were flowing once again at Hastings for amazing mare War Princess (US Navy Flag)as she sat three wide throughout the Gr.3 Timberspan Spring Sprint (1400m) before displaying her undoubted will to win as she defeated Matamata raider Affirmative Action and the late closing Amazing Son in a thrilling finish to the Group Three contest.The victory completed a winning treble to commence her Spring campaign, with all three wins coming at the Hastings track.Trainers Peter and son Trent D... Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171472 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171476/satono-glow-shines-in-roman-consul-triumph/ Talented New Zealand-bred filly Satono Glow (Satono Aladdin) continued her march towards the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) with an impressive victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill.The daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Satono Aladdin produced a powerful finish under Zac Lloyd to claim the 1200m feature by a length and a half, taking her record to four wins from five starts.Trained by John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, Satono Glow ($2.60) swept down the outsi... Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171476 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171391/pollock-and-hamilton-awarded-2027-irish-national-stud-scholarships/ Faith Pollock and Brooke Hamilton have been named the recipients of the 2027 Irish National Stud Scholarship, following a highly competitive selection process. A record number of applications—the most the NZTBA has ever received—and an exceptional depth of talent made choosing this year’s recipients no easy task.The NZTBA is sincerely grateful to the family at Trelawney Stud for once again supporting two scholarship places, giving both Faith and Brooke the opportunity to travel to Ireland,... Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:13:21 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171391 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171374/cambridge-stud-stalwart-margaret-fife-remembered/ Long-time Cambridge Stud employee and respected Waikato horsewoman Margaret Fife is being remembered for her extraordinary work ethic, loyalty and willingness to help others following her passing last week.Margaret passed away at Waikato Hospital last Friday, having spent a significant part of her working life alongside Sir Patrick Hogan at Cambridge Stud and Monarch Farm.Her involvement in the thoroughbred industry stretched well beyond Cambridge Stud. During a storied career she also worked fo... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:38:49 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171374 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171361/nick-johnson-final-update/ Dear members,So there it is, my last official day at the NZTBA has come to an end.The last three years have been an absolute pleasure, and it has been a genuine honour to have held this role.The NZTBA has been around since 1948 and will be around for a long time yet. People like me come and go, so I won’t treat this as some sort of obituary for my time in the job! But reaching the end does give you a chance to stop and reflect.I told the story in my very first update of my obsession with this ... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:26:11 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171361 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171336/cataldo-recruits-on-classic-trail/ New Zealand bloodstock agent Phill Cataldo has enjoyed a rewarding weekend, with Australian recruits Miss Waititi and De Armas enhancing their Classic prospects at Flemington and Randwick.Miss Waititi surged to favouritism for the Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m) with a decisive victory against the males in the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m), while De Armas is likely to be supplemented for the Gr.1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) after finishing a neck runner-up in the Gr.1 Flight Stakes (1600m).For Cataldo, ... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:33:11 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171336 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171296/kiwi-chronicles-job-done/ As a breeding establishment, Trelawney Stud’s job is to breed winners, especially stakes winners. The stud typically operates at the higher end of the market but occasionally they retain the odd filly. It’s a nice way to join breeding to racing.Not so long ago they bred Two Illicit (Jimmy Choux). By sale time, buyers had lost interest in her sire but Trelawney’s Brent Taylor liked her style and decided she was worth a punt. A career of eight wins including the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171296 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/171335/26-years-of-sayyida-a-legacy-that-lives-on/ Trelawney Stud blue hen Sayyida has sadly passed away at the age of 26 and is now laid to rest on the farm she called home, with a special plaque marking her place and the remarkable legacy she leaves behind.Purchased as a yearling and trained by Roger James for Brent and Cherry Taylor, Sayyida was rated a top chance for the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby during her three-year-old season before suffering a career-ending injury in the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas. Painstakingly nursed back to health, the two-ti... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/#post171335