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Tarzino (NZ)

2012 Tavistock (Montjeu) x Zarzino (Zabeel)
Westbury Stud

A dual Group 1-winning son of Tavistock, Tarzino is stamping himself as a proper source of Classic 3YOs with two Derby winners and an Oaks winner emerging from his early crops. New stakes winners include 2025 Wanganui Cup winner, Tshiebwe, 2025 Geelong Cup winner, Torranzino, NZ Derby winner Willydoit, Easter Cup winner, Tomodachi etc.

Westbury Stud

Westbury Stud

Stands at Westbury Stud
2025 FEE: $25,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
info@westburystud.com
westburystud.com
+64 9 292 7070
Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252

Latest News

Stakes Double for Westbury Stud Sires

New stakes winners for resident stallions Redwood and Tarzino were celebrated by Westbury Stud at the weekend.

New SW Tarzino - Tshiebwa wins Listed Wanganui Cup

Race favourite Tshiebwe followed a perfect script as he galloped his way into contention for the Gr.3 NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) in January with a strong performance to take out the Listed Steelform Roofing Group Wanganui Cup (2040m) on Saturday.

Tarzino Stayer Wins G3 Geelong Cup

Trainer Paul Preusker will get another tilt at a Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) after Torranzino ran out a strong winner of the Gr.3 Geelong Cup (2400m) on Thursday.

NZ Derby Hero Willydoit Primed for Epsom

Last season’s New Zealand Derby hero Willydoit will step back into the spotlight on Saturday when he contests the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick for trainer Ciaron Maher, with jockey Tommy Berry bullish the horse is ready to make his mark over the famous mile.

Willydoit Data Surprise - Sprinter or Stayer?

Scientific tests have revealed surprising results on the distance aptitude of this season’s star New Zealand staying three-year-old Willydoit.

Flemington Victory for Tarzino Mare

Quirky but talented mare Miss Tarzy has come from last win the Leilani Series Final (1400m) under a patient Jett Stanley ride.

Current Runners Accepted

Monday, December 15
Kempsey Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 58
Sir Zino (ex: Japonica) Tnr: Vanessa McLennan Rdr: Jon Grisedale
Kempsey Race 7 - 1250m Class 1
The Ambassador (ex: Kaia) Tnr: Sally Taylor Rdr: Jon Grisedale
Werribee Race 4 - 1608m Benchmark 56
Eau De Cologne (ex: Eau De Parfum) Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: John Allen
Wednesday, December 17
Ipswich Race 4 - 1350m Benchmark 65 0
Jungle Prince (ex: Please Leave)
Tnr: T J and M Sears
Port Lincoln Race 3 - 1350m Benchmark 68 0
Etara (ex: Ezra)
Tnr: J and K Dunn and Bishop
Warwick Farm Race 5 - 2200m Benchmark 64 0
Bearings (ex: Mapmaker)
Tnr: John Sargent
Thursday, December 18
Rockhampton Race 4 - 1835m Benchmark 60 0
Kayleen's Profit (ex: Kayleen)
Tnr: Ricky Vale

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
6
$150,500
$112,500
$300,000
2024
4
$61,250
$55,000
$110,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Legramor(NZ)
$300,000
2023 ex Invisible Coin(AUS)
$300,000
2023 ex Rare Delight(AUS)
$150,000
2023 ex Regine(IRE)
$75,000
2023 ex Overreactive(AUS)
$70,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
31
$33,241.94
$18,000
$180,000
2024
6
$70,416.67
$72,500
$100,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Naval Fleet(NZ)
$220,000
2023 ex Lady Primrose(AUS)
$180,000
2023 ex Amazing Girl(NZ)
$160,000
2023 ex Peroxide Blonde(AUS)
$75,000
2023 ex Palisades(AUS)
$65,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Tavistock (NZ) 2005
Zarzino (NZ) 1999
Montjeu (IRE) 1996
Upstage (GB) 1998
Zabeel (NZ) 1986
Kindness (NZ) 1987
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1985
Floripedes (FR) 1985
Quest For Fame (GB) 1986
Pedestal (GB) 1986
Sir Tristram (IRE) 1982
Lady Giselle (FR) 1982
Star Way (GB) 1977
Vice Reine (NZ) 1977
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d
Special: 5d x5s
No runners today. Click for more.

Yesterday's Results

2nd Stawell: Libby Ann 5m ex Olivia Ann
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
5.5% - (14)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
16.5% - (42)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
27.6% - (70)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
23.2% - (59)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
22.8% - (58)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.3% - (11)

Top Nicks

More Than Ready
14 wnrs , (1 sw) Willydoit
Redoute's Choice
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Gypsy Goddess
Danehill Dancer
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Kadavar
High Chaparral
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Tomodachi
Pivotal
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Immediacy
Casino Prince
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Jungle Magnate
Helmet
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Torranzino
No Excuse Needed
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Tshiebwe
Encosta De Lago
11 wnrs Titicaca
Keeper
4 wnrs Daily Trophy

Race Record

At 2
3rd - Racing.Com Mdn Plate (1380)
At 3
1st - Aami Victoria Derby (2500) Gr.1
1st - Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas (2000) Gr.1
1st - Slick Pix Mdn Plate (1400)
1st - The Cove Hotel Hcp (1600)
2nd - Australian Guineas (1600) Gr.1
3rd - Dilmah Exceptional The Vase (2040) Gr.2
4th - Bmw Australian Derby (2400) Gr.1
4th - Hyland Colours Autumn Stakes (1400) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

Another stakes winner for Tarzino as Tshiebwe captures Wanganui Cup

Fee History

2024-$20,000 , 2023-$25,000 , 2022-$15,000 , 2021-$12,000 , 2020-$12,000 , 2018-$15,000 , 2017-$15,000

Grandsons of Montjeu at Stud in Australasia