Breeding
2022 Stallion coverings
Leading into the 2023 breeding season we reflect on the volume of mares covered by a stallion with 10+ mares in 2022.
Breeding
Breeding
Hall of Fame to benefit from high-quality stallion nominations
Three stallion service nominations, including one to headlining shuttle sire Satono Aladdin, have been donated for auction at the 2023 New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner in Hamilton on Sunday, May 7. Since the inaugural NZRHOF dinner in 2006, 37 horses from racehorses to stallions and broodmares, and
Breeding
Changing of guard at The Oaks Stud
As one door has closed at The Oaks Stud with the retirement from commercial duty of farm stalwart Darci Brahma another has remained wide open with U S Navy Flag to return to the Cambridge nursery. Danehill’s son Darci Brahma has successfully led the lineup at the Dick Karreman-
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Sir Patrick Hogan Dispersal Sale Marks the End of a Legendary Era
After more than three decades of showcasing the world-class bloodstock bred, raised and sold by Sir Patrick Hogan, New Zealand Bloodstock subsidiary gavelhouse.com has the honour of offering one final consignment the Sir Patrick Hogan Unreserved Dispersal Sale on Gavelhouse Plus. Sir Patrick, who passed away in January
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White Robe’s Ghibellines heads unchanged fee roster
White Robe Lodge resident Ghibellines has made his mark on the biggest stage in Australia this season and, combined with excellent domestic results, the well-bred stallion continues to do the Mosgiel operation proud. Ghibellines’ son Smokin’ Romans has been his leading performer following his Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m)
Breeding
Highview’s 2023 Stallion Fees Set
Highview have set their fees for the 2023 breeding season. New recruit Divine Prophet, a Group One-winning full brother to dominant New Zealand sire Proisir, takes top billing at $13,500 +GST. Divine Prophet was a high class two-year-old, placing third in the G1 ATC Champagne Stakes.
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Waikato Stud announces 2023 stallion roster
Leading New Zealand thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud are looking forward to the 2023 breeding season where their stallion roster will once again be headed by eight-time New Zealand Champion Sire Savabeel. Prudent selection and long-term investment in both mares and stallions has led Waikato Stud to the position
Breeding
Contributer headlines Mapperley Stud’s 2023 stallion roster
Mapperley Stud has announced their service fees for the 2023 season with their Dual Group One-winning son of High Chaparral, Contributer, headlining their roster at a fee of $18,000+GST. A proven Group One producing sire, Contributer has had a marvellous season on the racetrack emphasised by his
Breeding
Stellar season for Contributer
Mapperley Stud stallion Contributer has excelled this season and his position as a proven sire in New Zealand is evident when looking at his key performance measures. From only 38 runners this season, he has produced four individual stakes winners and a total of eight stakes performers, with pleasing strike
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Profondo’s book closed
Following an outstanding response from breeders, Windsor Park Stud has closed the book to Deep Impact’s recently retired Group One-winning son Profondo. “The Deep Impact sireline has been triumphant in Australian and New Zealand Group One two and three-year-old racing recently,” Windsor Park principal Rodney Schick
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Sir Patrick Hogan Unreserved Dispersal live
The unreserved dispersal of the late Sir Patrick Hogan’s bloodstock is now live on Gavelhouse Plus with weanlings, yearlings, racing propositions and broodmares making up the 31 Lot catalogue. The stock on offer represents carefully curated matings that span across multiple generations of Sir Patrick’s legacy with opportunities
Breeding
Proisir Fillies on Top at Close of 2023 National Online Yearling Sale
Buyer demand for local proven and freshman sires was evident throughout New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2023 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus with top prices secured by progeny of Super Seth, Eminent, Ten Sovereigns, Belardo and Ace High just to name a few. However it was Rich Hill Stud’