Go Racing and Marsh Racing Purchase Former Monovale Farm

Media Release - Tuesday October 22

Go Racing and Marsh Racing have joined forces to purchase the property formerly known as Monovale Farm, near Lake Karapiro just outside of Cambridge.

The property previously known as Monovale FarmThe 58-acre property will be used as a spelling and pre-training facility for both parties, enhancing their current service offerings. 

“We had been looking for a property in the Waikato for a little while and when Joe (Smithies) mentioned that they were interested in selling we jumped at the chance,” Go Racing’s Albert Bosma said.

Leading Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh was also pleased with the acquisition.

“It’s the perfect set up for us with 22 boxes and plenty of horse-safe paddocks and it means we can have all our horses spelling in one location that’s only a 10-minute drive from our stables,” Marsh said.

Marsh’s father Bruce, who retired from training in Singapore last month is also a partner in the new venture having recently settled in Cambridge.

Bosma said the purchase of the agistment property was a vote of confidence in the New Zealand racing industry.

“We’re committed to racing in New Zealand and the New Zealand thoroughbred and we’re excited to be developing our business through this new venture,” he said.

“For us it means we can have a more holistic approach to our business, and our owners and horses will benefit from that.”

Advertisement

While they have yet to decide on a new name for the property Marsh and Bosma have enlisted the services of Matamata-based administration company, Stable Books, to assist with recruiting new staff for the property and administration services.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Go Racing and Marsh Racing on this project,” Louise Weatherley of Stable Books said.

The property will operate as a separate business to both Go Racing and Marsh Racing and will be welcoming outside clients.

“We will be hiring a farm manager and several other staff members so we welcome interest from those in the industry looking for an exciting new opportunity,” Bosma said.

The new owners will take over the property on February 1, ready to welcome their first residents from the Karaka Yearling Sales.

The farm was established by the late Paul Smithies and his wife Cushla who produced many topline gallopers from the pasture including Sir Slick, Puccini, Verdi and Platinum Witness.

Joe and Max Smithies will continue to operate Monovale Farm from another property that they have established in Waikato. – NZ Racing Desk

Advertisment
More Reading...
Glorious Goodwood Day 3 – Flag Start Can’t Stop Wootton Bassett
The Group I Nassau Stakes (1m2f) for fillies and mares was the highlight on the third day of Glorious Goodwood and very nearly didn’t happen at all given the ‘biblical’ rain and a flag start for the five runners that braved the treacherous conditions.
Shooting to Win Relocating to Yarradale Stud
Yarradale Stud has purchased Group 1 racehorse and sire Shooting To Win to cover his first book at its Gidgegannup property this season.
The Novelist Returns to Form
The very first stakes-winner for his sire Written By when winning the Group III BRC BJ McLachlan Stakes in December 2022, The Novelist made light of the heavy 10 track at Rosehill on Saturday to claim another victory.
Sires With Winners - Sunday August 3
Here is the full list of 57 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Sires With Winners - Friday August 1
Here is the full list of 35 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Per Incanto Mare Wins $100,000 Polytrack Championship
Synthetic flyer Cosentino silenced any doubt about running out the seven furlongs with a blistering performance to claim Sunday’s $100,000 Japac Homes Polytrack Championship (1400m) at Awapuni.
King of Roseau Wins G3 Aurie’s Star
Placed in the Listed VRC Poseidon Stakes at Flemington last spring as a three year-old behind Growing Empire, Capitalist gelding King of Roseau returned to the same venue on Saturday to capture the Group III VRC Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m).
MM Yearling Sales 2026 Open for Entry
The 2026 Magic Millions Yearling Sales - from the Gold Coast in January to Perth and Tasmania in February and the Gold Coast and Adelaide in March - are ready to deliver more groundbreaking results.
Alma Vale Thoroughbreds Welcome First foal for Ozzmosis
The next chapter for Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Ozzmosis has officially begun with the arrival of his first foal. A bay colt out of the stakes-placed mare Cool Change (NZ) was born last night at Alma Vale Thoroughbreds, marking a significant milestone for the exciting son of Zoustar.
Highland Blaze Wins $250,000 Grand National Hurdle
Jumps racing was the highlight at Sandown Lakeside on Sunday with the $250,000 Grand National Hurdle (4200m) the highlight and the $100,000 Crisp Steeplechase (4200m) offering a great start to the day.