Ardrossan News
Taken in command with treble at Flemington
Ardrossan’s promising son Taken extended his winning streak to three with a dominant all-the-way performance in the Darren Galley Mile (1600m) at Flemington. Bred by the Dewar Partnership, the progressive three-year-old showed class and determination, continuing to underline the impact Ardrossan is making with his early runners.
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Gutsy bebut win for Ardrossan’s Macallan
Ardrossan’s son Macallan impressed on debut in Thursday’s opener at Tauranga, overcoming Heavy10 conditions to win the Tierra Maiden 3YO (1200m) by 1.3 lengths. Trained by Wexford Stables and racing for JML Bloodstock, the gelding showed toughness and class to finish strongly before the meeting was abandoned due to weather.
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Impressive debut for Sir Fergus at Ellerslie
In less than 24 hours, Ardrossan unearthed another promising prospect as Sir Fergus produced an impressive first-up performance over 1200m at Ellerslie. The three-year-old, trained by Barbara Kennedy and ridden by Warren Kennedy, jumped from …
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Taken goes back-to-back for Price-Kent Jnr
Following a short four-week freshen-up, Ardrossan‘s three-year-old son Taken added a second victory to his resume when winning over 1,600m at Sandown on Saturday, 24 May for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. The three-year-old …
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Waikato Stud’s eagerly awaited fees announced for 2025
A mix of proven and up-and-coming sires sees fees for Waikato Stud’s six-strong roster set for the 2025 season, once again headlined by the NZ Hall of Fame inductee-in-waiting Savabeel. Alongside him stands second-season sire sensation Super Seth, emerging force Ardrossan, proven Group 1 producer Ocean Park, exciting first-season sire Noverre and a sire-in-waiting Banquo rounding out the formidable lineup.
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Ardrossan posts three winners across NZ and Hong Kong
It was a whirlwind of winners for the son of Redoute’s Choice in Ardrossan posting two winners on Wednesday and another on Thursday across New Zealand and in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong glory for he son of Ardrossan
Son of Ardrossan claims victory at Happy Valley, his full brother was purchased for $240,000 at the NZB Ready To Run Sale in October of last year.
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Waller unearths another Ardrossan
Climb The Ladder announced himself as a rising star at Sandown, winning second-up by 4.75 lengths in Ozzie Kheir’s colours for Chris Waller. His sire, Ardrossan, continues to impress, producing three Trans-Tasman Group winners in seven weeks, including Beau Dazzler, Yaldi, and Ardalio, alongside multiple Stakes performers.
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Ardrossan’s Ardalio in the NZB Kiwi contention
All the King’s horses for all the King’s Men—Ardalio is set for another big stage, this time in the NZB Kiwi. The lightly raced filly has secured a slot in the $3.5 million feature on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, bringing high hopes and strong connections to Ellerslie on March 8.
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WS stallions win four of six races on Karaka Millions
Waikato Stallions dominate Karaka Millions night with Super Seth and Savabeel taking both Millions feature races, and Ardrossan siring a new Group 3 winner.
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Ardalio opens Karaka Millions with Group 3
Three-year-old filly Ardalio impressed on Karaka Millions night, claiming the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie. Bred by JML Bloodstock, her win secured Waikato sire Ardrossan his sixth stakes winner in eight weeks, joining Yaldi and Beau Dazzler in elevating his 10.2% stakes winners-to-runners strike rate.
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Double delight for Ardrossan
Saltcoats and Beau Dazzler delivered a standout double for Ardrossan in Australia today. Saltcoats claimed his second consecutive win over 2000 metres at Randwick, prompting Group race ambitions, while Beau Dazzler dominated at Eagle Farm, setting sights on the Queensland Derby. Both sons showcase Ardrossan’s rising influence in elite racing.
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