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 Zealandโs 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 Parkโs 3x Gr.1 winning foundation mare Lucia Valentina
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Latest happenings for the farm...
5 July 2026
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A statement 4.5 length win under Vincent Ho at Sha Tin last night has Champion trainer Ricky Yiu plotting an exciting BMW Hong Kong Derby path ahead for farm grad, Victor Supreme.
20 June 2026
Yaldi Extends Fine Ellerslie Record
Talented galloperย Yaldi (NZ)ย (Ardrossan) extended his fine Ellerslie record when he stormed home to claim the open sprint at Ellerslie on Saturday, the Kingmakers โBecome A Principal Ownerโ (1300m) today.
10 June 2026
Broodmare Manager Job Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced
Broodmare Manager to join our team and oversee the care &
development of our special 80-strong broodmare band and their foals.
30 May 2026
Daring tactics secure victory for Hezdarnhottoo
A brilliant rails-hugging ride from Jett Stanley paved the way for Kiwi-bred geldingย Hezdarnhottoo (NZ)ย (Too Darn Hot) to claim an outstanding victory in the last race on the Caulfield card on Saturday, the Darren Gauci Handicap (1200m)
28 May 2026
Two Broodmares Purchased at Magic Millions
Elsdon Park has purchased the two exciting broodmares Marble Arch and Tszyaya at May's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
27 May 2026
Audacious Pursuit lands second Hong Kong win
The Caspar Fownes-trained Ardrossan gelding Audacious Pursuit registered his second win in Hong Kong with a gun rails ride from Joao Moreira. Since selling at the 2023 NZB Book One Yearling Sale to Waikato Bloodstock, Audious Pursuit has had the 12 starts for two wins and four placings, returning HK$2,363,400 to his owner Leung Sze […]
16 May 2026
Hakushu brings up Elsdon Park double
The Stephen Marsh-trained and Jack Taplin-ridden Hakusha brought up a winning double for Elsdon Park’s racing team at Ellerslie today, following directly in the footsteps of Yaldi earlier. Bred by Ridgemont Farm/ Boutique Thoroughbreds, Hakushu is a talented two-time winner who is co-owned with Hawridge Developments, Jamieson Park, Little Avondale Trust and Stephen Marsh.
29 April 2026
O’Baby surges to winning debut
Elsdon Park's staff horse of 2025, O 'Baby, surged to a brilliant winning debut for trainer Kurtis Pertab under George Rooke at Woodville today.
17 April 2026
Sarrismo secures Big Dance ticket
The regally bred Sarrismo has secured a ticket to the $3m The Big Dance with a bold win under Andrew Adkins in the Orange Cup today.
Sofia Rosa en route to winning the Gr.1 Australian Oaks
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