Waikato Stallion Parade

Waikato Farm’s will showcase their stallions this weekend. Photo: Trish Dunell

The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, will take place this weekend.

A bus will be available, however, space is limited. To book a spot or for more information conact Scott Buchanan 0226131631.

Saturday – August 24

9.15am Bus leaves NZTBA Office – 9 Anzac Street, Cambridge

9.45am – Valachi Downs (Savile Row, Zacinto, US Navy Flag) + coffee cart

10.50am – Mapperley Stud (Complacent, Contributor, Puccini, He’s Remarkable, Summer Passage)

11.50am – Matamata Racecourse (Ocean Emperor) + Prize Draw

12.20pm – Rich Hill Stud (Proisir, Satono Aladdin, Shocking, Vadamos, Ace High) + lunch

1.45pm – Waikato Stud ( Savabeel, Sacred Falls, Ocean Park, Tivaci, Rock ‘n’ Pop, Ardrossan)

3.30pm – Brighthill Farm (Eminent, Perfectly Ready, Dalghar, Preferment).

5pm – Bus returns to NZTBA Office

Sunday – August 25

9.30am Bus leaves NZTBA office

10.10 – Highview Stud (Wrote, Bullbars, Sweet Orange) + coffee cart.

11am – Norwegian Park (What’s The Story, Echoes of Heaven)

11.35am – Windsor Park Stud (Rip Van Winkle, Shamexpress, Charm Spirit, Mongolian Khan, Turn Me Loose, Ragese, Vanbrugh).

12.40pm – The Oaks Stud (Niagara, Darci Brahma, Roc De Cambes) + lunch

1.45pm – Novara Park (Sweynesse, Staphanos)

2.30pm – Cambridge Stud (Almanzor, Tavistock, Burgundy, Embellish)

3.45pm – Bus returns to NZTBA Office