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"Great starts make for great finishes"


Steeped in history, Trelawney Stud is New Zealand's longest-running commercial thoroughbred farm. Brent and Cherry Taylor take pride in continuing the legacy of success, and work with their team to raise quality horses that shine in the sale ring and perform with distinction on the racetrack. Attention to detail is paramount and great care goes into every aspect of the farm. From mating plans and foalings to raising young stock and sales prep every horse receives the best, because at Trelawney great starts make for great finishes.

Private Sales

Trelawney Stud sometimes have select group of horses available for private purchase.

Please contact Brent - brent@trelawneystud.nz or Cherry - cherry@trelawneystud.nz 

Latest News

Remembering Warren Huntly: A Great Mate and Supporter of Trelawney

By Brent Taylor, Managing Director – Trelawney Stud It's with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Warren Huntly, a true gentleman of the racing world, a long-time friend, and a passionRead more

Astoria Brooke Extends Winning Streak

Trelawney Stud-bred mare Astoria Brooke continued her impressive rise through the grades with a commanding win in the opening race at Te Rapa on Saturday, bringing up her fourth career victory —Read more

Pride of Jenni wins G2 Feehan - A proud legacy for Trelawney

Pride of Jenni might be an eight-year-old mare nearing the twilight of her remarkable racing career, but she showed no signs of slowing down on Friday night at Moonee Valley. With a familiar sparkle Read more

Bolton: A Life Well Lived Beyond the Track

At Trelawney Stud, we take immense pride not only in the horses we breed, but in the lives they go on to lead after their racing careers. One such horse is Bolton—a 2006 gelding by the legendaryRead more

Epic Feehan clash confirmed for Pride of Jenni

The blockbuster clash between Pride Of Jenni and Treasurethe Moment in Friday night's Feehan Stakes at The Valley has been confirmed. In a select but high-class field, Pride Of Jenni will jump fromRead more

Progress Update from Kit Brooks on Karaka Ready to Run Draft

As we build towards the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale at Karaka this November, we're pleased to share an early update on our team's progress. The young horses have recently stepped upRead more

A Filly with Flair: Trelawney’s Breeding Judgement Pays Off

Originally written by Dane McLeod Cherry Taylor from Trelawney Stud is delighted with the arrival of a Zoustar filly, recently born at Segenhoe Stud. Peter O’Brien has given rave reviews of the filRead more

Mars Flies Home for Fifth Win

The talented Zoustar mare Mars stormed home from last to first in a thrilling performance in the Saddlery Warehouse 1300 ridden by Vinnie Colgan yesterday, claiming her fifth career victory forRead more

Samarelle Sparkles on Debut – Another Star for Trelawney Stud

A huge congratulations to our great friends John O'Shea and Tom Charlton on the brilliant debut win of Samarelle, a two-year-old daughter of Savabeel out of stakes-winner Smashing. BredRead more

Lim’s Kosciuszko set for Sir John Monash challenge

Dan Meagher laments that Melbourne racegoers won’t get to see Lim’s Kosciuszko (Kermadec) at his peak, but believes the former Singapore champion can make his presence felt in his AustralianRead more

A Rare Opportunity: Daughter of Boundless Offered by Trelawney Stud

Trelawney Stud will offer a daughter of one of their star racemares and proven broodmares, Boundless, in the upcoming Gavelhouse Plus National Online Breeding Sale. Ilimitado will be listed on theRead more

Jenni ready for Queensland debut

Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) will jump from barrier one in Saturday’s Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m), as the Trelawney Stud bred mare looks set to meet 12 rivals in the 2000-metre contest. TheRead more