http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.trelawneystud.nz en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:45:53 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/171522/trelawney-studs-four-impress-at-te-rapa-breeze-ups/ Trelawney Stud’s four representatives for the upcoming 2026 Ready to Run Sale performed well at the breeze-ups at Te Rapa Racecourse yesterday, showcasing their talent ahead of the upcoming sale.The team comprised Lot 40, a bay gelding by Proisir out of Special Light; Lot 249, a bay colt by Ocean Park out of Exquisite Choice; Lot 435, a bay colt by Ocean Park out of Precious Colours; and Lot 458, a bay gelding by Circus Maximus out of Rockadubai.All four have now returned to Trelawney Stud, wh... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:42:04 +1300 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post171522 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/171274/trelawneys-astoria-brooke-claims-first-stakes-success-at-matamata/ Progressive mare Astoria Brooke (NZ) (American Pharaoh) claimed her first victory at black-type level when she burst through the middle of a crowded pack with 100m to run to score in the Listed Fairview Matamata Kaimai Stakes (1600m) at Matamata.New Zealand’s current leading rider Michael McNab took a path where angels fear to tread as he come from last on the home bend to collar local favourite What You Wish For (NZ) (Embellish) who looked to set for the win when he swooped to the f... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:14:59 +1300 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post171274 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/170473/26-years-of-sayyida-a-legacy-thatlives-on/ Much-loved Trelawney Stud blue hen Sayyida has sadly passed away at the age of 26 and is now laid to rest on the farm she called home, with a special plaque marking her place and the remarkable legacy she leaves behind.Purchased as a yearling and trained by Roger James for Brent and Cherry Taylor, Sayyida was rated a top chance for the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby during her three-year-old season before suffering a career-ending injury in the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas. Painstakingly nursed back to health,... Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post170473 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/170956/pride-of-jenni-makes-feehan-stakes-history/ Trelawney Stud-bred Pride Of Jenni has made history, becoming the first horse in 56 years to win the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes three years in a row.The nine-year-old mare was once again successful for trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Declan Bates, adding another remarkable achievement to her career.Trelawney Stud’s Cherry Taylor summed up the emotion of the win:“Omg what can I say?? She is a Freak!!! Wow Pride Of Jenni wins her third Feehan Stakes as a 9 yr old. Amazing... Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:44:48 +1300 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post170956 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/170477/pride-of-jenni-sends-ominous-spring-warning/ Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) has issued an ominous warning ahead of her spring return, with trainer Ciaron Maher delighted by the champion mare’s condition following a dominant Cranbourne jumpout.The multiple Group 1 winner did what racing fans have become accustomed to seeing, rolling forward and putting a significant margin on her opposition in a 1200-metre hitout on Monday.But unlike some of her more conservative jumpouts in recent preparations, Pride Of Jenni was allowed to extend ... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:39:34 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post170477 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/169856/just-10-days-left-to-apply-for-the-irish-national-stud-scholarship/ Time is running out to apply for the Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship, with just 10 days remaining to submit applications for this incredible opportunity.The scholarship gives one successful New Zealand applicant the chance to travel to the world-renowned Irish National Stud in County Kildare, where they will complete the internationally recognised Thoroughbred Breeding Management programme.The opportunity is proudly supported by Trelawney Stud, with the ... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:49:44 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post169856 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/167968/road-to-paris-recognised-with-prestigious-racing-award/ A special evening at the NZTBA Awards on Saturday in Karapiro, where we had the honour of accepting this award on behalf of Judi and Ron Wanless for Road To Paris. It takes an incredible team to produce a horse like this, and we're so grateful to everyone who has been part of his journey—Roger James, Robert Wellwood, George Rook, Callum, the entire Trelawney Stud team,  and everyone working behind the scenes.We're so proud of everything Road To Paris has achieved so far and can't wai... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:59:22 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post167968 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/167740/proisir--an-inside-look/ Incredibly, and unintentionally, of the six colts purchased in New Zealand this year, three are either grand-sons or great grand-sons of the incredible Trelawney Stud mare SAYYIDA (Zabeel). This is despite being sold through two different drafts.This is a mare we probably didn’t appreciate enough until we spoke with studmaster Brent Taylor. SAYYIDA only produced four foals to race, including two daughters LADY SAYYIDA and RUQQAYA. Between the three of th... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:53:01 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post167740 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/166181/pride-of-jenni-to-run-in-q22-this-weekend/ Next Saturday’s final weight-for-age feature in Australia for the season will take on a whole new look with news that front-running star Pride Of Jenni will tackle the $1.2 million Q22 over 2200 metres at Eagle Farm.On Sunday morning, Pride Of Jenni's owner Tony Ottobre confirmed to Gareth Hall that the G1 star would step up in distance.Earlier, Ciaron Maher’s assistant trainer Jack Turnbull said on Saturday that no decision had been made on the mare’s immediate future, he conceded she was... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:36:48 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post166181 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/post/165830/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... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:15:56 +1200 http://www.trelawneystud.nz/blog/#post165830