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Waikato Stud is New Zealand’s premier Thoroughbred nursery, internationally-renowned for its award-winning breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses.

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Our Story

Waikato Stud is a world-renowned, record-setting Thoroughbred nursery dedicated to the breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses.

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Latest News

From new arrivals through to the latest stud wins – stay up-to-date on the latest news and racing commentary from New Zealand’s largest Thoroughbred stud.

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Honour Roll

Honour Roll

Waikato Stud produces an average of 12 Stakes winners per season and is proudly distinguished by having bred 54 individual Group 1 winners.

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Featuring almost 840 hectares of idyllic Waikato pasture and world-class facilities, Waikato Stud is the perfect environment for producing champion racehorses.

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Waikato Stud proudly offers an internationally-celebrated stallion line up

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Our Stallions

Savabeel
Savabeel
SERVICE FEE: $100,000 + GST
Ten-time Champion New Zealand sire
The sire of 35 Group 1 winners
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Super Seth
Super Seth
SERVICE FEE: $75,000 + GST
Group 1-winning son of Dundeel
Sire of four Group 1 winners
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Ocean Park
Ocean Park
SERVICE FEE: $15,000 + GST
Five-time Group 1 winner & the Champion
NZ-based Australian Second Season Sire
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Ardrossan
Ardrossan
SERVICE FEE: $20,000 + GST
By sire of sires Redoute's Choice
Group-winning sprinter
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Banquo
Banquo
SERVICE FEE: $3,000 + GST
The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
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Noverre
Noverre
SERVICE FEE: $10,000 + GST
"Up there with the best that Te Akau have trained" - David Ellis
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Some 21 years on from his 2004 Cox Plate win at three, Sav continues to amaze us - four winners today, including two stakes winners for our great friends!

🏆 Terri Rae and Sir Albert (ex Diana Dors) at Riccarton
🏆 Cliffy Brown and Von Hauke (ex Tiara) at The Valley

Ten winners across the last week alone in NZ, Australia and Hong Kong.

🎥 Special moments captured by @abbeydonaldsonn

Oct 25

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Some 21 years on from his 2004 Cox Plate win at three, Sav continues to amaze us - four winners today, including two stakes winners for our great friends! 🏆 Terri Rae and Sir Albert (ex Diana Dors) at Riccarton 🏆 Cliffy Brown and Von Hauke (ex Tiara) at The Valley Ten winners across the last week alone in NZ, Australia and Hong Kong. 🎥 Special moments captured by @abbeydonaldsonn

From Matamata to Magics 💫 we stopped by Paul Shailer Racing to check in on the Noverre ex Starvoia filly, one to watch!

Noverre: the next chapter is here!

Oct 21

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From Matamata to Magics 💫 we stopped by Paul Shailer Racing to check in on the Noverre ex Starvoia filly, one to watch! Noverre: the next chapter is here!