Stable Stars

MAISON LOUIS'(NZ) victory in the Group One Queensland Derby is a strong endorsement of Pencarrow Stud’s proven breeding program and the enduring quality of their bloodlines. Offered as a yearling at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Book 1 Sale, he was purchased by Go Racing for NZ$250,000—a reflection of the market’s confidence in his elite pedigree.

His dam, COTE D'OR (NZ), was a high-class race mare, winning seven races including the Group Three Tauranga Stakes and placing at Group One level in the Livamol Classic. She descends from one of New Zealand’s most iconic female families. Her dam, OUR ECHEZEAUX (NZ) (by Zabeel), produced multiple stakes performers, while her granddam, RICHEBOURG (NZ), was a stakes winner and foundation mare for Pencarrow. This outstanding family includes Group One Australasian Oaks winner GRAND ECHEZEAUX (NZ), dam of champion sire DARCI BRAHMA (NZ), and the legendary ETHEREAL (NZ), winner of both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups in 2001—cementing its legacy as a source of top-class stayers and champions.

Bred with distinction by Pencarrow Stud, FEROCE (NZ) wears the iconic [V] brand with pride, capturing Group One glory in the 2025 Australian Guineas.

A true testament to his illustrious lineage, FEROCE (NZ) is etching unforgettable moments into Pencarrow Stud’s rich history. He follows a path paved by greatness—his great grand-dam TRISTALOVE is a half-sister to the black-type standouts LOVETRISTA and DIAMOND LIKE.

Sir Peter Vela’s acquisition of his grand-dam CHIMEARA led to the breeding of the accomplished racehorse Group One Rosehill Guineas (2000m) winner DE BEERS, further enriching this exceptional family. CHIMEARA is also the grand-dam of Pencarrow’s current stable star, ISLAND LIFE.

FEROCE’s black-type pedigree continues to shine through his dam CORINTHIA, who produced SIRACUSA (NZ) (by Sebring)—winner of the Karaka Classic Listed (1600m) and multiple Group Two placegetter. Now a valued member of Pencarrow’s elite Blue Blood Broodmare Band, CORINTHIA and SIRACUSA carry the legacy forward.

A high-class and consistent race mare, TOMODACHI (NZ) has built a reputation as a formidable Black Type performer with a powerful finishing burst and exceptional turn of foot. A winner of the prestigious Group 3 $100,000 Rotorua ITM Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park, May 2025, she regularly posts sharp sectional times and thrives under pressure. Versatile across all track conditions, whether quick or rain-affected, TOMODACHI (NZ) is a proven stakes-quality runner with the toughness and talent to compete at the top level.

Bred and raced by the iconic Pencarrow Stud, ISLAND LIFE (NZ) is emerging as a filly of real quality and potential. Prepared by Pencarrow’s private trainers Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie, she has impressed consistently in training and is now translating that talent into strong raceday performances.

A close relative to Pencarrow’s Group One Australian Guineas winner FEROCE (NZ), ISLAND LIFE (NZ) is out of the unraced Lycia (NZ), a half-sister to Corinthia (NZ) – the dam of FEROCE (NZ). She has quickly built an impressive black-type résumé, placing second in the Group Three Wellington Stakes, third in the Group Two Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes, and most recently delivering a deserved breakthrough victory in the $150,000 Group Three Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie.

Island Life (NZ) continues to enhance a distinguished family line and shapes as a filly with further upside in the staying ranks.

A rising star with proven stakes credentials, TAVI TIME (NZ) has stamped his class with victories in the Group 3 ATC Summer Cup and the Listed Scone Cup, showcasing his versatility and tenacity at the elite level.

Bred and offered by Pencarrow Stud at the 2021 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Book 1 Sale, TAVI TIME (NZ) was secured for $60,000 and has proven himself a top-class performer on the track. By Tavistock and out of the exceptional mare GUISEPPINA (NZ) — winner of the Group One Telegraph Handicap and multiple Group One placegetter in the Livamol Classic and WFA Classic — TAVI TIME (NZ) combines elite bloodlines with genuine racing ability.

Blessed with a sharp racing mind and a race confidence, TAVI TIME (NZ) is fearless in the finish, showing an instinctive ability to take gaps as they appear in the closing stages. With his pedigree, poise, and proven performance, he continues to rise as a genuine force on the track.

Pencarrow Stud graduate of Book 1, Karaka 2021, MEHZEBEEN (NZ) is a talented filly by Almanzor out of Salkantay, trained by Mark Walker for Te Akau Racing. Purchased by Sarai Stud for just $50,000, MEHZEBEEN (NZ) has proven to be an exceptional investment with a promising career already taking shape.

She made a decisive impression early on, claiming victory at just her fourth career start. Since then, MEHZEBEEN (NZ) has made her mark in Black Type company, showing her class and consistency.

A standout performance came in the Group One New Zealand Oaks, where she finished a strong second—only three lengths behind Pennyweka, who went on to win the Australian Oaks. MEHZEBEEN's form has continued to impress, capturing victories in the Group Three New Zealand Cup, the Listed Hawke's Bay Cup, and the Listed Metropolitan Trophy.

With an already impressive record and significant prize money earned, MEHZEBEEN (NZ) shapes as an exciting prospect for the seasons ahead—poised to continue her rise in the racing scene.

A standout graduate of Pencarrow Stud, DUNKEL (NZ) (by Dundeel) exemplifies the success and value synonymous with the Pencarrow name. Offered through their Book 1 draft at Karaka 2021 and purchased for just $40,000, DUNKEL (NZ) has delivered a remarkable return on investment, amassing almost A$858,625 in prize-money.

A proven stayer with an impressive record of 13 starts for 8 wins and 2 seconds, he captured the prestigious Group One South Australian Derby (2500m), along with the Listed Launceston Guineas and Listed Tasmanian Derby.

DUNKEL (NZ) is a true testament to the quality and class that Pencarrow graduates bring to the track.

A blueblood filly with talent to match, ZOURION (NZ) was a standout from Pencarrow Stud’s Karaka 2022 Book 1 draft, purchased for $475,000 by David Ellis on behalf of Brendan and Jo Lindsay’s Cambridge Stud. By leading sire Zoustar out of the high-class mare Irion (NZ), ZOURION (NZ) made an immediate impact on the track, going unbeaten in her first two starts. After a stylish debut win at Taupo, she soared to prominence with a dominant 6.1-length victory in the Group Two Matamata Breeders’ Stakes, defeating subsequent Group One winner Pignan.

From a proven family, ZOURION (NZ) is out of Irion (NZ), a valuable member of the Pencarrow Stud broodmare band and the dam of three winners from three foals to race, including the highly talented PEARL OF ALSACE (NZ). ZOURION's (NZ) explosive early performances and elite pedigree mark her as one of the most exciting fillies to emerge from Pencarrow’s exceptional breeding program.