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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

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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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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Success is our motivation, the driving force behind everything we do:

A horse's success,
your success, our success.

KARAKA YEARLINGS

Stallions

Savabeel
SERVICE FEE:
Nine-time Champion New Zealand sire
The sire of 35 Group 1 winners
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Super Seth
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Group 1-winning son of Dundeel
First Caulfield Guineas winner to stand in NZ in 30 years
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Ocean Park
SERVICE FEE:
Five-time Group 1 winner & the Champion
NZ-based Australian Second Season Sire
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Ardrossan
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By sire of sires Redoute's Choice
Group-winning sprinter
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Banquo
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The first son of Written Tycoon to stand in New Zealand
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Noverre
SERVICE FEE:
"Up there with the best that Te Akau have trained" - David Ellis
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It takes a village 👏 thank you very much to the WS Team, the buyers, underbidders and everyone in between! See you all next year for Karaka 2026. #WSNZBred
Celebrating 50 consecutive years at Karaka, Garry Chittick shares his insights with Michael Guerin on what he looks for in a horse, whether it’s a yearling or a stallion.

The duo discuss Sethito (by Super Seth) securing a spot in the NZB Kiwi and Noverre’s first yearlings, along with everything in between.

Thank you very much to Michael for capturing these incredible insights! | @karakachat #WSNZBred
Let’s do it 🙌 all the fun as we head into the final day of Book 1, look for the WS #wsnzbred
All smiles on day two of @karakachat 🙌 Look for the WS at Barn F #wsnzbred