http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.theoaksstud.co.nz en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 10:12:47 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/164689/blind-raise-brisbane-bound/ The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Blind Raise will soon be bound for Brisbane, following an impressive right-handed jumpout victory at Cranbourne on Monday.The two-year-old son of Ace High is the $4.50 favourite in early markets for next month’s Gr.1 JJ Atkins (1600m) after producing strong wins over 1400m at Sandown and Flemington in his only two starts to date.The Cranbourne-trained youngster will head north for his Queensland debut in next Saturday’s Gr.2 BRC Sires’ Produce S... Tue, 19 May 2026 07:59:15 +1200 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post164689 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/164341/nz-bred-the-storyteller-claims-feature-at-warrnambool/ The Storyteller (NZ) (Roc de Cambes) took out the feature hurdle, the Galleywood Hurdle (3200m) on Wednesday. Ridden by Luca Remondet who rode his second winner of the Galleywood having partnered Chains Of Honour to victory in 2024 for Ciaron Maher. Trainer John Leek said it was apt that both Fengarada and The Storyteller should both win at Warrnambool. "This really had to happen," Leek said. "Fengarada and The ... Thu, 07 May 2026 13:14:02 +1200 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post164341 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/163686/chatelle-rose-set-to-bloom-at-te-rapa/ Promising three-year-old filly Chatelle Rose will get a deserved first tilt at black-type when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).The daughter of U S Navy Flag has been a model of consistency for trainers Fred and Lindsay Cornege, winning two and placing in three of her eight starts to date, including a brave last start victory over 1200m at Te Rapa last week.The meeting’s postponement from the previous Sunday as a result... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:52:15 +1200 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post163686 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/163252/cashla-bay-raring-to-go-for-riccarton/ Local trainer Terri Rae will have strong representation at Riccarton on Saturday, and she is hoping to reward her clients with a couple of winners’ cheques.The Oaks Stud filly Cashla Bay scored a deserved victory over 1400m when fresh-up at the Christchurch track last month and she will attempt to repeat that result in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m).The daughter of U S Navy Flag was denied black-type by just one placing when running fourth in the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes ... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:24:53 +1200 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post163252 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/163172/blind-raises-explosive-kick-books-anzac-day-stakes-ticket/ Blind Raise announced himself as a black-type horse in waiting with a dominant winning debut at Sandown Lakeside on Easter Monday, prompting trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young to plot a path towards the $175,000 Listed Anzac Day Stakes (1400m).The Ace High gelding ($3.20) travelled sweetly behind the speed in a 2YO Open (1400m) under Beau Mertens before unleashing a devastating late burst to put 2-¼ lengths on Harry Met Sally ($8.50), with Melbourn... Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:13:43 +1200 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post163172 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/163111/navy-ensign-looking-to-go-back-to-back/ Navy Ensign delivered on his promise when winning his maiden over a mile at Pukekohe last month, and he will attempt to double his tally when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to tackle the MyRacehorse 1600.The U S Navy Flag gelding carries the silks of part-owner David Archer, whose colours have been to the fore this season through fellow three-year-old Belle Cheval, who was victorious in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m), and while Navy Ensign isn’t in the same tier, he has b... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:08:09 +1300 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post163111 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/162899/lady-iris-on-target-for-breeders-stakes/ Genuine filly Lady Iris will bid to crown a rewarding preparation with an overdue stakes success.The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old is at the tail-end of her preparation and will head toward her final outing of the season in winning form.The daughter of U S Navy Flag accounted for a competitive age group line-up at Trentham on Saturday and will chase the first black-type victory of her career before a deserved break.“She’s only small, but she is as game as they come and was great again... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:21:40 +1300 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post162899 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/162117/guineas-ideal-fit-for-improving-flashback/ Emerging three-year-old Flashback has progressed well during his fledgling career and higher honours beckon the son of Darci Brahma at Trentham on Saturday.Trainer Stephen Marsh believes the Gr.2 Taylor Property Plus Wellington Guineas (1600m) sets up as an ideal opportunity for The Oaks Stud-bred and raced representative to further his record.“It’s a good target for him and not as strong a race as I thought it would be, so I think he’s a really good chance,” he said.“Racing is improvi... Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:47:57 +1300 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post162117 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/161166/group-one-winner-savaglee-retired/ Group One winner Savaglee has been retired from racing and a new home is being sought for the four-year-old entire as he transitions to a career at stud.Bred by Waikato Stud, Savaglee is by their Champion Stallion Savabeel and out of Glee, a full-sister to Group Three performer Symphonic, the dam of dual Group One winner Orchestral.They offered him through their 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft where he attracted the eye of The Oaks Stud’s General Manager Rick Williams, w... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:34 +1300 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post161166 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/post/160735/ritchie-seeking-fourth-nz-oaks-crown/ The Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) may have a new home, but Cambridge horseman Shaune Ritchie is hoping his strong record in the race continues as he seeks his fourth title in the race on Saturday.To be run at Ellerslie for the first time this weekend, the New Zealand Oaks was previously contested at Trentham where Ritchie won three editions of the fillies’ classic with Keep The Peace (2010), Artistic (2012) and Jennifer Eccles (2020).Ritchie, and training partner Colm ... Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:59 +1300 http://www.theoaksstud.co.nz/blog/#post160735