Welcome to Elsdon Park, a private thoroughbred breeding operation dedicated to the development, sale, and enjoyment of elite racehorses.
Established in 2022 by Lib and Katrina Petagna, Elsdon Park is based in the heartland of New Zealand’s famed horse country, with the Waikato-based farm embodying 600 acres of pristine rolling and flat pasture.
Combined with a commitment to superior bloodlines and the expertise of a well-renowned team, Elsdon Park looks forward to realizing what optimal starts to life make possible.
Elsdon Park’s 3x Gr.1 winning foundation mare Lucia Valentina
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Latest happenings for the farm...
1 February 2025
The King’s Men rally for NZB Kiwi slot
All of the King’s horses for all the King’s Men, Ardalio’s been picked to do it again – this time for the NZB Kiwi.
25 January 2025
Ardalio follows in sire’s footsteps
Six years after landing a Group Three prize on Karaka Millions night with Ardrossan, trainer Stephen Marsh and jockey Michael McNab kept it in the family with his exciting daughter Ardalio winning Saturday’s Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie.
18 January 2025
Familiar colours to the fore on Cup Day
A decade after winning his hometown Cup with Maygrove, prominent Wellington owner Lib Petagna was back in the spotlight again on Trentham’s biggest day of the year on Saturday.
16 January 2025
Elsdon Park looking to build on Karaka success
Lib Petagna’s Elsdon Park will offer its third draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka later this month, and the Matamata nursery has upped the ante, with their consignment nearly doubling their previous offerings.
26 December 2024
Yaldi comes out on top in blockbuster Auckland Guineas
In a blockbuster edition of the Gr.2 Shaw’s Wire Ropes Auckland Guineas outsider Midnight Edition and Yaldi went to the line as one.
16 December 2024
Randwick breakthrough for Saltcoats
Saltcoats has posted his first victory on Australian soil when coming with a sustained run at Randwick on Saturday.
16 December 2024
Beau Dazzler stamps Derby credentials with Grand Prix romp
Dewar Partnership-bred 3YO Beau Dazzler has flagged his staying ability with a strong victory in the Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes.
28 November 2024
2025 NZB Book One Draft Confirmed
Elsdon Park's confirmed draft for the 2025 NZB Book One Yearling Sale comprises of 30 quality youngsters.
28 November 2024
Tuxedo Lands Gr.3 Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray collected their second Group Three success in a matter of days at Otaki on Thursday, with Tuxedo winning the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes (1600m).
Sofia Rosa en route to winning the Gr.1 Australian Oaks
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