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Smart mare Astoria Brooke progressing well toward stakes goal

Tony Pike’s mission to secure black type for Astoria Brooke will gain further momentum at Ellerslie this weekend.The Cambridge trainer believes Saturday’s trackside.co.nz (1400m) will set the lightly raced four-year-old up well for a loftier target later this month.The daughter of American Pharoah is out of the Listed winner Astor and further stakes performance will prove invaluable for breeder-owner Trelawney Stud.“We want to get some black type for her, so the plan is that if she runs we...

‘So Proud Of Her’: Pride Of Jenni Defies Age With Another Top Performance

Fresh off another brave performance, Pride Of Jenni produced a courageous runner-up finish in the Group 1 Doomben Cup over the weekend.Trelawney’s Cherry Taylor said the mare’s latest effort was another example of her courage and fighting spirit.“We are so proud of Jenni, she tried her heart out. It was a tough run and she did so well,” Taylor said.“We’re absolutely stoked to have bred her and to still see her racing so competitively at eight and rising nine is incredibly special.”...

Advantage Jenni in Saturday's Doomben Cup

Saturday’s Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) was reduced to just seven runners at final acceptances on Tuesday in a scenario that might best suit the thrilling front-running mare Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai).The first four home in Pride Of Jenni’s Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) win all accepted, including the Cups champion Half Yours, but there were only a handful of new players on the scene for Saturday’s $1 million race at final acceptance after 39 horses were originally nominated fo...

The moment Maher knew Pride Of Jenni was on

It took Ciaron Maher only seconds to know Pride Of Jenni was back to her best in last weekend’s Hollindale Stakes, with the champion trainer now setting his sights on the Group 1 Doomben Cup.The iron mare registered her first win of the campaign in the Hollindale Stakes, beating a classy field in her customary front-running style under a perfectly judged ride from Declan Bates.And according to Maher, it did not take long after the gates opened to realise the mare was on song.“I was rapt from...

Pride Of Jenni springs Hollindale surprise

The complexion of this Saturday's Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) changed on Monday when Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) was confirmed for the $500,000 feature.The popular mare is among 20 nominations for the Gold Coast event, which also includes the past two Melbourne Cup winners, Knight's Choice (Extreme Choice) and Half Yours (St Jean).The 1800-metre contest will be Pride Of Jenni's first since a fifth placing in the Gr.1 Queen Of The Turf (1600m) at Randwick on A...

Pride Of Jenni to line up against mares at Royal Randwick on Day 2 of The Championships

Punters will have to wait to see one of the most anticipated clashes in racing, with Pride Of Jenni to avoid an Autumn Glow showdown and instead race in Saturday’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Royal Randwick.Owner Tony Ottobre this morning told SEN Track that Pride Of Jenni would accept for the $1 million Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) and not the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), a race which she won in emphatic fashion back in 2024...

Castle Rock Strikes Again with Pukekohe Double

Back-to-back wins for Castle Rock highlighted a strong day at Pukekohe, with the progressive galloper again delivering in the YourRide 2100 for trainer Chad Ormsby.Ridden with confidence by Tayla Mitchell, Castle Rock showed determination to repeat his last-start success, confirming his consistency this preparation and continuing an upward trajectory.The result was another pleasing outcome for Trelawney Stud, with Brent and Cherry Taylor delighted to see the horse thriving.“We�...

Jenni takes trip to Caulfield

Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) has taken a step closer to her second-up assignment with a gallop at Caulfield.Ciaron Maher took advantage of taking a small team of horses away from Cranbourne for gallops at Caulfield on Tuesday morning.One of those horses was evergreen Trelawney Stud bred mare Pride Of Jenni who is building towards a start on Saturday week.Maher indicated the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was the likely next assignment for Pride Of Jenni while the Gr.1 Queen Of...

Road to Paris Derby Success

Astute trainer Roger James claimed the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) for a record seventh time on Saturday when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus), ridden by George Rooke, defeated stablemate Autumn Glory (NZ) (Ocean Park) in a stirring edition of the race.Despite his wayward tendencies, the son of Circus Maximus dashed passed the runner-up to score comfortably and survived a double protest before being confirmed as the winner.The victory provided James’ training partner Robert Wel...

Castle Rock Breaks Through at Pukekohe

Castle Rock recorded an impressive victory yesterday at Pukekohe Park, delivering a winning performance.Bred by Trelawney Stud and trained by Chad Ormsby, Castle Rock travelled on pace and utilised his long stride to win under a well-judged ride from jockey, Tayla Mitchell.Ormsby said the result was a sign the horse is beginning to put everything together.“It was a good win yesterday from him. It’s easy to say the penny is starting to drop with him now — he has a few quirks with him. He do...

Bates trimming down for Jenni

Jockey Declan Bates joined Pride Of Jenni in a gallop at Caulfield as the pair shed the kilograms in preparation for teaming in the All-Star Mile.Ciaron Maher took a small but select group of horses to gallop at Caulfield on Tuesday morning, including Pride Of Jenni who is preparing for a first-up tilt at the Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 7.Bates, who has not ridden since December 6 after being injured in a barrier incident at the Ballarat jump-outs shortly after, partnere...

Witz End Breaks Through in Hazlett Stakes

A change of scenery has provided the missing piece for highly talented Karaka graduate Witz End (NZ) (Savabeel), who scored his first black-type victory in the $80,000 Listed Property Brokers – Ray Kean Hazlett Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui on Saturday.Witz End was a $200,000 purchase from Trelawney Stud's 2022 Ready to Run Sale draft by Cambridge trainer Tony Pike, who guided him to a highly creditable second to subsequent Group One winner Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj) in the G...

Trelawney Stud – A Century at Karaka

As the NZB National Yearling Sale celebrates its 100th anniversary, Trelawney Stud is proud to mark the occasion as New Zealand’s longest-operating stud farm and one of the sale’s longest-standing supporters.Trelawney has been offering yearlings through the Karaka National Yearling Sale since the mid-1930s, and to recognise this milestone, the farm will dedicate its entire 2026 Karaka draft to the 100th anniversary sale. That long involvement continues to be backed by results, with Trelawney...

Congratulations to All Connections After Steezy’s Impressive Kumara Victory

Congratulations to all connections after Steezy’s win in the NZB/Entain Pearl Series 1150m at Kumara on Saturday.Trained by Andrew Carston, and ridden by Kylie Williams, Steezy put together a strong performance to get the job done, rewarding the ownership group of Brent Taylor, Cherry Taylor, Ella Taylor and Faith Taylor.Cherry Taylor was pleased with the result, saying, “We are thrilled to get the win with her and get her confidence up. Looking forward to her next race.”A great result for...

Lim’s Kosciuszko looking for first Australian victory

Trelawney Stud bred former Singapore star Lim’s Kosciuszko (Kermadec) will be out to claim his first victory in Australia when he lines up in the Group 3 Standish Handicap at Flemington on Saturday.The Dan Meagher-trained veteran heads into the summer sprinting feature third-up, having finished midfield in The Supernova at his previous start, an effort which Meagher was highly satisfied with, given the way the race panned out.“I think he probably needed that run the other day over ...

Miss Jones Unbeaten in NZ with Impressive Trentham Opener

Miss Jones had an impressive win yesterday, taking out Race 1 at Trentham, SportNationNZ Maiden Sprint over 1200 metres.Trained by Cody Cole and ridden by Opie Bosson in the Trelawney colours, Miss Jones travelled comfortably through the run and proved too strong for her rivals, finishing decisively.Cherry Taylor paid tribute to the team after the race, saying, “Thanks to Cody Cole and his team — great training and a great ride by Opie. A lovely win for a lovely mare, Miss Jones.”With...

Trelawney bred Excelluna excels in second trial

The Richard and Will Freedman-trained filly Excelluna (Exceed And Excel) was impressive when clinching victory in her second career trial at Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday morning. The juvenile ran third to subsequent Saturday winner Warwoven (Sword Of State) in her debut trial and put the pressure on her rivals early in Tuesday’s heat, leading into the home straight where she comfortably extended her margin to a length and two thirds over Sky Deck (Written Tycoon).A...

Well-Backed Miss Jones Impresses with Stunning Debut Victory at Ellerslie

A new star may have emerged at Ellerslie last night as Miss Jones, confidently delivered a powerful and polished performance to win in the Barfoot Thompson 1200 impressively on her stable debut.From the jump, Miss Jones travelled like a filly well beyond her experience. Settling beautifully, she quickened smartly in the home straight, putting the race to bed with authority.The victory was the product of strong teamwork and meticulous preparation. Well done to Cody Cole and his team&nbs...

Trelawney Stud Wraps Up a Strong Karaka Ready To Run Sale

Trelawney Stud enjoyed a successful week at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale at Karaka, selling all four horses from its draft to quality buyers both locally and abroad.The standout result came with Lot 398, a Per Incanto – Joan’s a Jett colt, who sold for $700,000 to Shijiazhuang Hongtao Horse Breeding in China after catching the eye with his athleticism and professional attitude.Busuttin Racing was also active, purchasing two geldings from the draft — Lot 47 (Ocean Park – P...

Jenni is the Pride of Flemington once again!

Pride Of Jenni wound back the clock two years when she ran her rivals ragged to win the Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington. Success in the 2023 version of the Group 1 race for mares paved the way for Pride Of Jenni to a further two wins at the highest level along with the All-Star Mile leading to the mare being crowned Australia's Champion Racehorse of the Year in 2023-24. Pride Of Jenni was back at the Melbourne Cup Carnival 12 months later but was not in t...

First Armory runner, a dominant winner

Mapperley Stud stallion Armory recorded his first winner on Sunday when his two-year-old daughter Silhouette raced to a dominant victory in the Fusion Electrical Two-Year-Old (900m) at Trentham.Prepared by Cody Cole and ridden by Sam Collett, Silhouette oozed professionalism, crossing to lead the small field of three and was barely asked for an effort as she extended to win by four and a quarter lengths.Silhouette had trialed well when third prior to her raceday outing and shapes as a classy pro...

Trelawney & Ready to Run Breeze Ups: Jockeys Spot the Future Stars

The Ready to Run breeze ups once again showcased some of the most exciting young thoroughbreds, and jockeys Kelly Myers and Jasmine Fawcett were on hand to give their insider takes on our lots.With horses from Trelawney and across the Ready to Run sales, these rising stars are already making a strong impression.Kelly Myers' Highlights:Lot 433 – Belardo / LilletKelly was impressed with the colt's overall presence: "He was a really nice horse, good size, good mover, great attitude, really profes...

Trelawney Stud RTR Draft Impresses at Breeze-Ups

Cambridge, October 24, 2025 — Trelawney Stud's 2025 Ready to Run Sale draft has impressed during this year's breeze-ups, with every horse showing professionalism, pace, and a great attitude under pressure.Trainer's Kit Brooks praised the group, describing a consistent and composed set of performances from start to finish."They all handled the day really well and did everything asked of them," Brooks said. "It's a balanced, athletic draft with a great attitude across the board."Lot 398: Jo...

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...