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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

Flying Aquarello set for Karaka Millions start

Fast-improving mare Acquarello (Written Tycoon) produced the perfect dress rehearsal for her Karaka Millions Night assignment at Ellerslie on Sunday, putting away a compact field of class horses inRead more

Acquarello Triumphs at Ellerslie, Set for Karaka Million Night

Acquarello delivered a top performance at Ellerslie yesterday in the Auckland Co-Op Taxis 1400, securing a well-deserved victory under jockey Michael McNab. The talented mare, trained by Tony Pike,Read more

Fabulous foals: The crop of 2024

Exceptional pedigrees and striking types stand out among the top foals of 2024. Kristen Manning from ttrausnz.com.au caught up with breeders and stud staff to hear their top picks from this year'sRead more

Farewell to Petit Verdot: A Mare Who Left Her Mark

This week, we said goodbye to Petit Verdot, a mare who may not have been the fastest on the racetrack, but was undoubtedly a star in every other sense. With a heart as big as her presence, she was aRead more

Moody and Dalziel visit Trelawney for first round of yearling parades

Peter Moody and Wylie Dalziel visited Trelawney Stud last week to experience our first round of yearling parades. These yearlings will be available for purchase at the 2025 Karaka sales. It wasRead more

Trelawney Stud Offers Two Strong Colts at Karaka Ready to Run Sale

At the 2024 Karaka Ready to Run Sale this week, two exceptional colts caught the attention of buyers.  The first, a chestnut colt out of Astor, by Circus Maximus, was purchased by Leighton Howl andRead more

Acquarello Claims Valuable Black-Type Success

Patiently handled mare Acquarello has the looks to match her rich pedigree and she’s now added winning black-type form to her record to boost her future broodmare value. Trainer Tony PikeRead more

Stakes hopes in tip-top order for southern challenges

Tony Pike’s runners haven’t missed a beat in their bid to successfully execute a black-type double for the stable at Riccarton on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer has the in-form Witz End andRead more

Trelawney Stud Proudly Reflects on the Career of Pride of Jenni Following Her Retirement

At Trelawney Stud, we are filled with immense pride as we reflect on the remarkable career of Pride of Jenni following her retirement from racing. Bred by our team, this exceptional mare has not onlyRead more

Witz End Secures Spot Down South After Ellerslie Win

Cambridge gelding Witz End(NZ) (Savabeel) booked his plane ticket south to Christchurch later this week following victory in the Powerturf 1500 at Ellerslie on Tuesday.  The Savabeel geldingRead more

Storm Front strikes on debut at Ellerslie

Storm Front’s (NZ) (Snitzel) pedigree, trial form and reputation within the Tony Pike stable created a buzz around his race-day debut in Saturday’s Dunstan Horsefeeds 2YO (1100m) at Ellerslie,Read more

Two Exceptional Colts at the Ready to Run Sales in Karaka

As the Ready to Run sales approach in Karaka, excitement is building for the debut of two standout colts that promise to capture the attention of buyers and racing enthusiasts alike. Lot 237: SavabeeRead more