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"Great starts make for great finishes"


Steeped in history, Trelawney Stud is New Zealand's longest-running commercial thoroughbred farm. Brent and Cherry Taylor take pride in continuing the legacy of success, and work with their team to raise quality horses that shine in the sale ring and perform with distinction on the racetrack. Attention to detail is paramount and great care goes into every aspect of the farm. From mating plans and foalings to raising young stock and sales prep every horse receives the best, because at Trelawney great starts make for great finishes.

Private Sales

Trelawney Stud sometimes have select group of horses available for private purchase.

Please contact Brent - brent@trelawneystud.nz or Cherry - cherry@trelawneystud.nz 

Latest News

Jenni ready for Queensland debut

Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) will jump from barrier one in Saturday’s Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m), as the Trelawney Stud bred mare looks set to meet 12 rivals in the 2000-metre contest. TheRead more

Patience paying off for Cole with special filly Astoria Brooke

Astoria Brooke has inherited a number of qualities from her dam Astor, most importantly her talent on the track, which was evident with back-to-back victories at Hawera on Sunday. A filly by AmericanRead more

Trelawney Stud’s Madiyya Continues a Champion Legacy

Trelawney Stud’s is excited about the rise of Madiyya, a promising three-year-old filly who won her first metropolitan success when cruising to victory in the Assured Insurance Brokers HandicapRead more

Farewell to a Queen: Remembering Loire

August 2016 – April 2025 Over the weekend, the New Zealand racing community lost one of its brightest stars with the passing of Loire, the bay mare whose spirit, pedigree, and unforgettableRead more

Trelawney Trio Deliver at Inglis Easter Sale

Trelawney Stud had a standout performance at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sales, selling three top-class yearlings. Lot 20, a bay colt by Per Incanto (USA) out of Lady Sayyida (NZ), was sold forRead more

Cherrabah Shines with Victory at Cranbourne

Cherrabah, a talented three-year-old filly by Grunt out of Joan's A Jett, made an impressive win on March 21, 2025, at Cranbourne in the Bunyip Equipment Mdn Plate over 1200 metres. Bred, rearedRead more

Shanwah's Success: A Proud Moment for Trelawney Stud

Shanwah, a rising star in racing, has captured attention with his impressive victory in the A$500,000 Gr.2 DCE Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at Moonee Valley. This win has earned the talentedRead more

Pride of Jenni returns to racing with impressive win G2 Peter Young Stakes

Pride of Jenni demonstrated her brilliance once again, securing a dominant win in the Sportsbet Peter Young Stakes (1800m) and solidifying her status as a true racing superstar. Described as aRead more

Farewell to Mike Moroney – New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Trainer

New Zealand Hall of Fame trainer and multiple Group 1 winner Michael Moroney, who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup with Brew, sadly passed away in his sleep on Thursday 27th Feb 2025 aged 66, afterRead more

Oceana Dream: A Legacy of Excellence from Trelawney Stud and the Wanless Family

Oceana Dream, bred by Judi Wanless and reared at Trelawney Stud, is the latest in a long line of successful horses from this renowned farm, running third in the Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (G2)Read more

Shanwah: A star on the rise

The well-related Shanwah (NZ) (Too Darn Hot) fetched $750,000 in the Karaka sale ring two years ago, and he has lived up to that price tag with an increasingly impressive winning treble thatRead more

Shanwah Shines Bright with Dominant Caulfield Win

Bred by Trelawney and long-time partner John Struthers, Shanwah – a striking colt from Too Darn Hot’s first crop – delivered a blistering performance at Caulfield on Monday, winning in classRead more