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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

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

Ocean Park
Ocean Park
SERVICE FEE: $15,000 plus GST LFG
Five-time Group 1 winner & the Champion
NZ-based Australian Second Season Sire
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Ardrossan
Ardrossan
SERVICE FEE: $20,000 plus GST LFG
By sire of sires Redoute's Choice
Group-winning sprinter
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Banquo
Banquo
SERVICE FEE: $5,000 plus GST LFG
The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
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Noverre
Noverre
SERVICE FEE: $10,000 plus GST LFG
"Up there with the best that Te Akau have trained" - David Ellis
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Return To Conquer
Return To Conquer
SERVICE FEE: $15,000 plus GST LFG
A A$1.3 million yearling and unbeaten Group 1-winning two-year-old son of Snitzel
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Player of the day - half back, Charlie Chittick 🙌 Last game of the 2026 season, well done @ums_sports Mustangs on another outstanding year.

Massive thanks to our coaches Royden Bennett and John Pese for all your time and effort into the kids this season. Your time and dedication to the team has been unwavering and we all really appreciate everything you do for us at UMS! THANK YOU ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📸 Captured by Pippa Chittick

Aug 1

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Player of the day - half back, Charlie Chittick 🙌 Last game of the 2026 season, well done @ums_sports Mustangs on another outstanding year. Massive thanks to our coaches Royden Bennett and John Pese for all your time and effort into the kids this season. Your time and dedication to the team has been unwavering and we all really appreciate everything you do for us at UMS! THANK YOU ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📸 Captured by Pippa Chittick