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Remembering Warren Huntly: A Great Mate and Supporter of Trelawney

By Brent Taylor, Managing Director – Trelawney StudIt's with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Warren Huntly, a true gentleman of the racing world, a long-time friend, and a passionate supporter of New Zealand-bred horses.I first met Warren many years ago alongside his great mate Craig Coglan, when they were racing the talented mare Pernod, trained by Mike Moroney. Pernod brought them immense joy with a string of wins, including success at Group One level. But our connection dee...

Astoria Brooke Extends Winning Streak

Trelawney Stud-bred mare Astoria Brooke continued her impressive rise through the grades with a commanding win in the opening race at Te Rapa on Saturday, bringing up her fourth career victory — and her third win in a row.Ridden confidently by Craig Grylls, the four-year-old daughter of Astor is now finding her groove. Under the guidance of trainer Cody Cole, she's developed into a strong, professional mare who looks capable of going further.Trelawney Stud's Cherry Taylor was delighted with th...

Pride of Jenni wins G2 Feehan - A proud legacy for Trelawney

Pride of Jenni might be an eight-year-old mare nearing the twilight of her remarkable racing career, but she showed no signs of slowing down on Friday night at Moonee Valley. With a familiar sparkle in her eye and regular rider Declan Bates aboard, the daughter of Pride of Dubai produced a brilliant front-running performance to claim back-to-back victories in the Group II MVRC Feehan Stakes (1600m).Looking magnificent in the mounting yard, she jumped fairly and worked her way to the lead, w...

Bolton: A Life Well Lived Beyond the Track

At Trelawney Stud, we take immense pride not only in the horses we breed, but in the lives they go on to lead after their racing careers. One such horse is Bolton—a 2006 gelding by the legendary Zabeel, out of our own Real Success.While his time on the racetrack was part of his story, Bolton's real legacy is in the life he's built since. For the past ten years, he's been thriving in a second career as an eventing horse, under the care and ownership of Jan Guilbert, who couldn't speak more high...

Epic Feehan clash confirmed for Pride of Jenni

The blockbuster clash between Pride Of Jenni and Treasurethe Moment in Friday night's Feehan Stakes at The Valley has been confirmed.In a select but high-class field, Pride Of Jenni will jump from barrier two with Declan Bates on board.Treasurethe Moment, who will be piloted by Mark Zahra with Damian Lane suspended, has drawn right next to her in barrier one.A field of six will contest the $500,000 Group 2 over the mile, with Tom Kitten also accepting and set to run from barrier five.Blake Shinn...

Progress Update from Kit Brooks on Karaka Ready to Run Draft

As we build towards the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale at Karaka this November, we're pleased to share an early update on our team's progress. The young horses have recently stepped up in their work, and following a solid gallop this week, Kit Brooks—who is preparing the draft—has provided his thoughts on how each horse is coming along.Per Incanto / Joan's a Jett Colt"A lovely, big, forward-going colt who is working beautifully. He moves fluently and is showing a great deal of...

A Filly with Flair: Trelawney’s Breeding Judgement Pays Off

Originally written by Dane McLeodCherry Taylor from Trelawney Stud is delighted with the arrival of a Zoustar filly, recently born at Segenhoe Stud. Peter O’Brien has given rave reviews of the filly, the first foal out of Forbidden City.Forbidden City’s first foal impressesThe classy-looking filly by Australia’s current Champion sire Zoustar, out of Forbidden City (I Am Invincible) – a talented and consistent racemare in the famous Trelawney colours – has already made an impression. Bo...

Mars Flies Home for Fifth Win

The talented Zoustar mare Mars stormed home from last to first in a thrilling performance in the Saddlery Warehouse 1300 ridden by Vinnie Colgan yesterday, claiming her fifth career victory for trainers Ben and Ryan Foote.Bred by Gerry Harvey, Mars is another example of an exciting up and comer. She's bred on the proven Zoustar x Fastnet Rock cross (Red Is The Rose) and continues to deliver on the track.A powerful win and another proud moment for everyone involved. ...

Samarelle Sparkles on Debut – Another Star for Trelawney Stud

A huge congratulations to our great friends John O'Shea and Tom Charlton on the brilliant debut win of Samarelle, a two-year-old daughter of Savabeel out of stakes-winner Smashing.Bred by Trelawney Stud, Samarelle was sold for $250,000 at the 2024 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.Trained in partnership by John O'Shea and Tom Charlton, she made an impressive start to her career, showing class and composure in her first outing.She races in the icon...

Lim’s Kosciuszko set for Sir John Monash challenge

Dan Meagher laments that Melbourne racegoers won’t get to see Lim’s Kosciuszko (Kermadec) at his peak, but believes the former Singapore champion can make his presence felt in his Australian Group debut in Saturday’s Sir John Monash Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m).Lim’s Kosciuszko became one of the most storied horses in Singapore racing history, scoring 22 wins in 28 starts in the city state from 1200 metres to 2000 metres, drawing two invitations to Hong Kong, and being c...

A Rare Opportunity: Daughter of Boundless Offered by Trelawney Stud

Trelawney Stud will offer a daughter of one of their star racemares and proven broodmares, Boundless, in the upcoming Gavelhouse Plus National Online Breeding Sale.Ilimitado will be listed on the digital platform from June 27, presenting a rare opportunity to purchase one of only two daughters of the outstanding race mare Boundless by the international sire Charm Spirit.Boundless not only won New Zealand's premier fillies' race, the NZ Oaks, but also ran a close second in the AJC Oaks. Her ...

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.The three-time Gr.1 winner will once again face Antino (NZ) (Redwood), who will again be ridden by jockey Blake Shinn after their thrilling last-start success in the Gr.2 Hollindale (1800m) as he steps out to 2000m for the first time while drawing outside in barrier 11.Pride Of Jenni bounced back to form at...

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 American Pharoah, Astoria Brooke is prepared by Cody Cole, just as Astor was when she delivered the Matamata horseman his first stakes victory in the Listed Mufhasa Fasttrack Stakes (1300m) in 2018. Astor was subsequently bred from by Trelawney Stud, who entrusted her daughter with Cole for breaking in.“I b...

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 Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.Prepared by Ben, Will and JD Hayes, the daughter of Super Seth was given a perfect ride by Luke Currie, who settled the mare midfield before tracking the leaders into the turn and once balanced up the chestnut filly dashed away to notch her second career victory from thr...

Farewell to a Queen: Remembering Loire

August 2016 – April 2025Over 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 unforgettable performances made her a standout on and off the track. She was eight years old.Bred by Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud, Loire was born to be special. By the champion sire Redoute's Choice (AUS) out of multiple producing Group One mare Syrah (NZ), she carried a pedigree steeped in class — and live...

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 for $650,000 to Mr. Zhang and Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd. This colt's pedigree and impressive conformation made him a hot commodity, with plenty of competition from around the world. He carries the same brand as Yulong's son of O'Reilly, Grunt, who has made a real impression with his first runners. ...

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, reared and sold by Trelawney Stud to Ron and Judi Wanless at the Karaka Yearling Sale, Cherrabah's victory marks a promising start to her racing career. Trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, the filly showcased her potential in a dominant performance, leaving no doubt about her ability.Aft...

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 talented three-year-old a spot in the prestigious Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), just before he makes his move to Hong Kong.What makes Shanwah's success even more special is that he was bred at Trelawney Stud. The talented gelding is by Too Darn Hot and out of the Iffraaj mare Lady Sayyida (NZ), and his outstanding p...

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 a “freak of nature” by Ciaron Maher’s national assistant trainer Jack Turnbull, the seven-year-old mare proved she's still a force to be reckoned with after her layoff.The remarkable mare, who was retired last spring after suffering a bleed, received a second chance thanks to her owner, Tony Ottob...

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, after previously battling serious illness and associated health issues.Mike Moroney was inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame in 2023.At the time Trans-Tasman trainer Mike said it was an honor and that he was pleased his late father Denny, who passed away in the previous year aged 93, was aware o...

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) over the weekend Oceana Dream showed he is right on track to be a major contender in Trackside NZ Derby.Trelawney Stud, owned and run by the Taylor family, has built a legacy of producing top-tier thoroughbreds, with the Wanless family being long-time loyal friends who has already tasted success wit...

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 that culminated in Saturday’s A$300,000 Group Two Stow Storage Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield.Shanwah is by boom sire Too Darn Hot and is closely related to the Group One winners and sires Ocean Park (NZ) and Grunt (NZ). He was offered by his co-breeders Trelawney St...

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 class record time. This follow-up to his maiden victory at Mornington has firmly marked him as a rising star.After a flawless start, Shanwah tucked into the trail, and when the gap appeared at the top of the straight, he exploded, powering away to a commanding 3-length victory, easing down as he crossed the ...

Oceana Dream Eyes NZ Derby

Roger James is targeting a seventh $1.25 million Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) with unbeaten three-year-old Oceana Dream, a gelding bred at Trelawney Stud, on behalf of long time friends, Judi and Ron Wanless. The stud, known for producing multiple Group One winners, has once again showcased its excellence with this promising son of Ocean Park.After a comfortable debut win over 1400m, Oceana Dream stepped up to the mile in last Saturday’s Trelawney Stud 1600m at Ellerslie, overcomin...

Shanwah Wins at Mornington, Showcasing Strong Family Ties

Shanwah secured his first victory at Mornington on January 22, 2025, after a strong performance in the Mornington Cup Maiden Plate in Australia. The gelding, trained by Ciaron Maher, showed promising signs in his earlier starts, and his first win validated the high expectations around him.Shanwah's performance also highlighted the quality of his breeding, by Too Darn Hot out of Lady Sayyida, bred and sold by Trelawney.This year in the NZB Karaka sales we have a colt (Lot 417: Snitzel x Zayy...