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...
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).
21 October 2024
Elsdon Park Pair Breeze Up in Style
Elsdon Park's two representatives at the 2024 NZB Ready To Run Sale of 2YO's breezed up in fine style at Te Rapa on Monday.
19 October 2024
Kalapour carrying Petagna’s hopes in Caulfield Cup
Lib Petagna’s stayer Kalapour will be tasked with the topweight when attempting to add another Group One to his resume in Saturday’s A$5 million Caulfield Cup.
27 September 2024
Love Poem Locks in Third Winner
Snitzel filly Love Poem locked in the third winner for the Elsdon Park racing team this week with a dominant maiden win over 1200m at Te Rapa today.
25 September 2024
Ravello Resumes in Style
Ravello resumed in style yesterday with smart win over 1300m at Warwick Farm.
25 September 2024
Donna Chiara Too Classy in Timaru Success
Promising filly Donna Chiara put her hand up for upcoming stakes assignments with a dominant performance in the Seahorse Supplements Maiden 3YO (1200m) today.
29 August 2024
Vale Lucia Valentina
The team at Elsdon Park are deeply saddened to report the passing of their star mare Lucia Valentina yesterday.
1 August 2024
Elsdon Park Welcomes 1st Foal for Season
Elsdon Park welcomed its first foal for the season on August 1st with the arrival of this plucky Exceedance filly out of the Snitzel mare With Zeal.
Sofia Rosa en route to winning the Gr.1 Australian Oaks
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