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Waikato Stud is New Zealand’s premier Thoroughbred nursery, internationally-renowned for its award-winning breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses.

Our Story

Our Story

Waikato Stud is a world-renowned, record-setting Thoroughbred nursery dedicated to the breeding, rearing and development of elite racehorses.

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Latest News

Latest News

From new arrivals through to the latest stud wins – stay up-to-date on the latest news and racing commentary from New Zealand’s largest Thoroughbred stud.

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Honour Roll

Honour Roll

Waikato Stud produces an average of 12 Stakes winners per season and is proudly distinguished by having bred 54 individual Group 1 winners.

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Gallery

Featuring almost 840 hectares of idyllic Waikato pasture and world-class facilities, Waikato Stud is the perfect environment for producing champion racehorses.

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Waikato Stud proudly offers an internationally-celebrated stallion line up

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Our Stallions

Savabeel
SERVICE FEE: $100,000 + GST
Ten-time Champion New Zealand sire
The sire of 35 Group 1 winners
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Super Seth
SERVICE FEE: $75,000 + GST
Group 1-winning son of Dundeel
Sire of four Group 1 winners
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Ocean Park
SERVICE FEE: $15,000 + GST
Five-time Group 1 winner & the Champion
NZ-based Australian Second Season Sire
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Ardrossan
SERVICE FEE: $20,000 + GST
By sire of sires Redoute's Choice
Group-winning sprinter
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Banquo
SERVICE FEE: $3,000 + GST
The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
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Noverre
SERVICE FEE: $10,000 + GST
"Up there with the best that Te Akau have trained" - David Ellis
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@waikatostud

On this day in 2001 the champ, Sav, was born 🎉 a special moment captured by Pippa Chittick at this year’s WS parade, of Mark Chittick leading Sav with George Chittick on the mic - sound on 🔊
George Chittick headed to Ohukia Lodge and caught up with Jamie Beatson, who educated Wishy, to check in on Refund (Noverre ex Shopaholic), his thoughts on the 20 Noverres they’ve broken in and the Ready to Run Sale 🙌 Noverre: the next chapter is here…
Wishy branching out… and raising a cheers to Mark Chittick for a very happy birthday today 🥳