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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

Trelawney Stud Offers Two Strong Colts at Karaka Ready to Run Sale

At the 2024 Karaka Ready to Run Sale this week, two exceptional colts caught the attention of buyers.  The first, a chestnut colt out of Astor, by Circus Maximus, was purchased by Leighton Howl andRead more

Acquarello Claims Valuable Black-Type Success

Patiently handled mare Acquarello has the looks to match her rich pedigree and she’s now added winning black-type form to her record to boost her future broodmare value. Trainer Tony PikeRead more

Stakes hopes in tip-top order for southern challenges

Tony Pike’s runners haven’t missed a beat in their bid to successfully execute a black-type double for the stable at Riccarton on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer has the in-form Witz End andRead more

Trelawney Stud Proudly Reflects on the Career of Pride of Jenni Following Her Retirement

At Trelawney Stud, we are filled with immense pride as we reflect on the remarkable career of Pride of Jenni following her retirement from racing. Bred by our team, this exceptional mare has not onlyRead more

Witz End Secures Spot Down South After Ellerslie Win

Cambridge gelding Witz End(NZ) (Savabeel) booked his plane ticket south to Christchurch later this week following victory in the Powerturf 1500 at Ellerslie on Tuesday.  The Savabeel geldingRead more

Storm Front strikes on debut at Ellerslie

Storm Front’s (NZ) (Snitzel) pedigree, trial form and reputation within the Tony Pike stable created a buzz around his race-day debut in Saturday’s Dunstan Horsefeeds 2YO (1100m) at Ellerslie,Read more

Two Exceptional Colts at the Ready to Run Sales in Karaka

As the Ready to Run sales approach in Karaka, excitement is building for the debut of two standout colts that promise to capture the attention of buyers and racing enthusiasts alike. Lot 237: SavabeeRead more

Cox Plate showdown set for Jenni

Superstar Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni out ran all of her rivals in her last attempt over 2000m, and she will be out to do that on the biggest stage in Saturday’s A$5 million Gr.1 CoxRead more

Pride of Jenni ready for more Randwick magic

Ciaron Maher says Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) could not be going any better as she returns to the scene of her most devastating win this weekend. The superstar mare heads to Randwick to contestRead more

Trelawney’s Pride of Jenni Crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year

Pride of Jenni has been honuored as the Australian Racehorse of the Year 2024, a title she earned after a stellar season under the guidance of top trainer Ciaron Maher. Bred at Trelawney Stud byRead more

Lim’s Kosciuszko Final Finale in Singapore this weekend

In what might be a case of saving the best for last, superstar Karaka graduate Lim’s Kosciuszko(Kermadec) won the Gold Cup in 2023 and is back to defend his title in the final edition on Saturday.Read more

Pride Of Jenni dazzles in Feehan

Star Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) put on yet another stunning front-running display to prevail in a thrilling Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at The Valley on AFL Grand FinalRead more