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Auckland Waikato Yearling Tour

Media Release - Monday December 21

Waikato bloodstock agent Stuart Hale’s annual Auckland/Waikato yearling inspection tour will return in 2021.

Waikato bloodstock agent Stuart Hale. Photo: Trish Dunell

The week-long tour will commence on Sunday, January 10, and include visits to nearly 30 farms.

The tour will depart daily from BP Cambridge, 98 Victoria St Upper, and lunch and dinner will be provided on each of the six days of the tour.

To book a place on the free tour, please contact Stuart Hale on 027 492 0975.

Tour Itinerary

Sunday – January 10

7.30am Cambridge BP

9am Cambria Park (137 Ostrich Farm Rd) (10 yearlings) (Breakfast)

11am Westbury Stud 55 (lunch)

2pm Haunui Stud 49

4.30pm Hallmark Stud 17 (BBQ and drinks)

Monday – January 11

7.45am  Cambridge BP

8.15am  Phoenix Park 17

9am  Windsor Park 40 (Morning tea)

11am  Carlaw Park 19

12pm  Woburn Farm 30 (lunch)

2pm  Landsdowne Park 18

4pm  Wentwood Grange 34 (Dinner and drinks served poolside)

Tuesday – January 12

9.30am Cambridge BP

10am  Leanach Lodge 10

11am  Prima Park 5

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11.45am  Trelawney Stud 14 (lunch)

2.45am Curraghmore 28

Wednesday – January 13

8am Cambridge BP

8.30am Brighthill Farm 15 (coffee and muffins)

10.30am Rich Hill Stud 32 (lunch)

12.45pm Seaton Park 15

2.15pm  Mapperley Stud 28

4.30pm  Valachi Downs 19 (BBQ and drinks)

Thursday – Jaunary 14

8.15am Cambridge BP

8.30am Highline Thoroughbreds 11

10am Pencarrow (Bellwood Farm, 495 Totman Rd, Hinuera) 5

11am Blandford Lodge 7

12pm Kilgravin Lodge 13 (lunch)

1.45pm Waikato Stud 37 (BBQ and drinks)

Friday – January 15

7.45am  Cambridge BP

8.30am Koru Thoroughbreds 10

9.30am Highview Stud 36  (coffee and muffins)

12pm Cambridge Stud 48 (Lunch)

3.30pm Pencarrow Stud 17 (Dinner and drinks hosted by Sir Peter Vela)

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