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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.

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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

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

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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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
Savabeel
SERVICE FEE: $100,000 + GST
Nine-time Champion New Zealand sire
The sire of 35 Group 1 winners
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Super Seth
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
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
Ardrossan
SERVICE FEE: $20,000 + GST
By sire of sires Redoute's Choice
Group-winning sprinter
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Banquo
Banquo
SERVICE FEE: $3,000 + GST
The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
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Noverre
Noverre
SERVICE FEE: $10,000 + GST
"Up there with the best that Te Akau have trained" - David Ellis
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@waikatostud

Charlie Chittick captains the @ums_sports Mini Chiefs - unbeaten so far this season 👏 Giving a shoutout to coaches @roydenbennett and @johnpese_, who do an incredible job with the team!

🎥 by UMS!

Jun 9

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Charlie Chittick captains the @ums_sports Mini Chiefs - unbeaten so far this season 👏 Giving a shoutout to coaches @roydenbennett and @johnpese_, who do an incredible job with the team! 🎥 by UMS!

Those Friday feels 🙌 Ocean Park feeling fresh ahead of the long weekend and Group 1 racing, where he has three in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm.

▫️ Existential Bob - bred and sold by Monovale
▫️ Liberty Park - bred by Ardsley Stud
▫️ Party Crasher (ex Party Popper) - #WSNZBred

Thank you very much to Abbey Donaldson for capturing OP’s happy dance, along with the WS morning sounds!

May 30

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Those Friday feels 🙌 Ocean Park feeling fresh ahead of the long weekend and Group 1 racing, where he has three in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm. ▫️ Existential Bob - bred and sold by Monovale ▫️ Liberty Park - bred by Ardsley Stud ▫️ Party Crasher (ex Party Popper) - #WSNZBred Thank you very much to Abbey Donaldson for capturing OP’s happy dance, along with the WS morning sounds!