Hasselhoof oct 2020

Retired Horses

Pencarrow Stud is a leader in the welfare and care of thoroughbreds, with many of our bred and sold horses returning to our farm following their successful careers to enjoy their retirement in the lush pastures while looking after our yearlings and young stock.

Ethereal (NZ)


Ethereal, foaled in 1997 is one of Pencarrow Stud's most iconic mares.

An exceptional racehorse, winning four Group 1 races, including the Caufield Cup and Melbourne Cup, and retiring with earnings over Six Million.

These days, her impact continues through her progeny. Several of her offspring became stakes and group performers, with her influence extending into the next generation via top-line foals and grand-foals.

At Pencarrow Stud, she remains a beloved and respected Matriarch, her legacy literally sculpted in a statue on the farm.

Ethereal (NZ)

Hasselhoof (NZ)


A crowd favourite of his generation and a brilliantly performed son by prolific sire Tavistock, Hasselhoof (NZ) was raised from humble beginnings in the mighty Waikato, brought up on the lush pastures located at Sir Peter Vela’s Pencarrow Stud.

Nowadays, Hasselhoof has come full circle, returning to his roots and retiring at Pencarrow Stud. He spends his time looking after yearling colts before they get separated to start their sale preparation.

Hasselhoof will continue to fly the Kiwi flag, shaping young Pencarrow-bred colts into the brilliant performers they are destined to become.

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Hasselhoof (NZ)

Martial Art (NZ)


A son of Tiger Hill, Martial Art began his journey Pencarrow Stud before going on to race in Singapore. Admired for his staying ability, he delivered 4 wins and earned nearly S$340,000 for his connections.

Now retired, Martial Art has returned home to the peaceful paddocks of Pencarrow where his story first began. These days he enjoys a slower pace of life, spending his time grazing and helps keep the younger horses company.

Martial Art (NZ)

Huluava (NZ)


Huluava, A daughter of Pins, had three career wins from 10 starts as well as producing a strong line of performers during her time at Pencarrow. Now retired, she enjoys a quiet life in the paddocks and keeping calm company with the younger horses.

Stanica (NZ)


Stanica is a Zabeel mare( foaled 2000) who raced 16 times for 4 wins and over $60,000 in earnings.

After her racing career, she became a broodmare producing quality offspring including Cossack Girl.

Now retired from Breeding, Stanica makes the perfect Nanny-Mare to the future Pencarrow race track stars.

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Sarwatch (NZ)


Sarwatch, foaled in 1996, was a competitive mare, with 21 starts, 4 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds to her name. With a total earnings of $120,801. Now retired, she has settled into a peaceful life, offering quiet company in the paddocks. Serving as a steady and calm presence for the younger horses.