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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

Cherrabah Shines with Victory at Cranbourne

Cherrabah, a talented three-year-old filly by Grunt out of Joan's A Jett, made an impressive win on March 21, 2025, at Cranbourne in the Bunyip Equipment Mdn Plate over 1200 metres. Bred, rearedRead more

Shanwah's Success: A Proud Moment for Trelawney Stud

Shanwah, a rising star in racing, has captured attention with his impressive victory in the A$500,000 Gr.2 DCE Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at Moonee Valley. This win has earned the talentedRead more

Pride of Jenni returns to racing with impressive win G2 Peter Young Stakes

Pride of Jenni demonstrated her brilliance once again, securing a dominant win in the Sportsbet Peter Young Stakes (1800m) and solidifying her status as a true racing superstar. Described as aRead more

Farewell to Mike Moroney – New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Trainer

New Zealand Hall of Fame trainer and multiple Group 1 winner Michael Moroney, who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup with Brew, sadly passed away in his sleep on Thursday 27th Feb 2025 aged 66, afterRead more

Oceana Dream: A Legacy of Excellence from Trelawney Stud and the Wanless Family

Oceana Dream, bred by Judi Wanless and reared at Trelawney Stud, is the latest in a long line of successful horses from this renowned farm, running third in the Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (G2)Read more

Shanwah: A star on the rise

The well-related Shanwah (NZ) (Too Darn Hot) fetched $750,000 in the Karaka sale ring two years ago, and he has lived up to that price tag with an increasingly impressive winning treble thatRead more

Shanwah Shines Bright with Dominant Caulfield Win

Bred by Trelawney and long-time partner John Struthers, Shanwah – a striking colt from Too Darn Hot’s first crop – delivered a blistering performance at Caulfield on Monday, winning in classRead more

Oceana Dream Eyes NZ Derby

Roger James is targeting a seventh $1.25 million Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) with unbeaten three-year-old Oceana Dream, a gelding bred at Trelawney Stud, on behalf of long time friends,Read more

Shanwah Wins at Mornington, Showcasing Strong Family Ties

Shanwah secured his first victory at Mornington on January 22, 2025, after a strong performance in the Mornington Cup Maiden Plate in Australia.  The gelding, trained by Ciaron Maher, showedRead more

‘I can tell you there’ll be a Group 1 winner out of it’ - Predictions for Karaka Yearlings Sale

Cherry Taylor is certain about one thing surrounding Trelawney Stud’s draft for this year’s Karaka Yearling Sale, but unsure about another. “I can tell you there’ll be a Group 1 winner out ofRead more

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