Noverre News
Villing Ram Impresses In Trial Victory For Noverre
Having finished fourth in his first trial back in September, the Paul Pertab-trained Noverre colt Villing Ram upped the ante on December 16, scoring an impressive two and a quarter length win in just his …
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Bring on 2026 – Karaka Here We Come!
With the recent release of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale catalogue, a time-honoured sale that will be conducted for the 100th time, Waikato Stud is proud to consign 55 Book 1 yearlings and …
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First Crop Trial Success For Noverre
Improving off her recent trial effort, the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained 2yo Noverre filly Firebird (NZ) trialled in sensational style at Te Awamutu on Tuesday morning, becoming the first trial winner for the G1-winning …
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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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Five of last 12 Guineas winners WSNZBred
As Cup Week sets to kick off on Saurday, the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas highlights the strength of WS bloodlines, with five of the last 12 titles won by WSNZBreds at Riccarton. Past winners include Noverre (2021), Aegon (2020), Madison County (2018), Embellish (2017), and Sacred Falls (2012), who later claimed two Gr.1 Doncaster Handicaps in Australia.
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2024 Stallion Roster
Waikato Stud presents a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel. With a reputation for producing tough sprinter/ milers, the line-up also offers diversity in bloodlines for …
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Noverre at Waikato Stud
Noverre, a Group 1-winning son of Savabeel, will join his sire on the 2022 Waikato Stud stallion roster. An exceptional type, the brown colt was an NZ$800,000 purchase for Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis …
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