WELCOME TO WINDSOR PARK STUD’S 2026 RUGBY, RACING AND BEER SALE
We are delighted to host you at this year’s event - an initiative launched to promote racing ownership and participation in the South Island.
Windsor Park is proud to support two outstanding charities through a contribution from our sale proceeds - the New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust and Hato Hone St John Ambulance.
We are pleased to welcome ANDY ELLIS , who earned 28 caps for the All Blacks and was a key member of the 2011 Rugby World Cup-winning team. Renowned for his leadership and composure at halfback, he now hosts the top rating TV show Moving Houses, bringing his engaging personality and authentic Kiwi humour to audiences nationwide.
Joining him is leading Sydney trainer BJORN BAKER , one of Australia’s top horsemen. The son of legendary New Zealand trainer Murray Baker, Bjorn is based at Warwick Farm where he has built an extremely successful stable earning a reputation for consistent results at the highest level.
Our MCs for the event are Trackside’s own GREG O’CONNOR , and the world’s best thoroughbred auctioneer, STEVE DAVIS .
We also extend our sincere thanks to our major event partners, KIA and BAYLEYS , for their valued sponsorship of this year’s event.
With your continued support, we are confident that the 2026 Rugby, Racing and Beer Sale will be another outstanding success and an enjoyable occasion for all.
Kind regards,
Rod and the Team
THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS
Leading BAYLEYS agents PETER KELLY of Hamilton and BEN TURNER of Canterbury are co-sponsors of the 2026 Windsor Park Rugby Racing & Beer Sale.
PETER KELLY is known for his strong presence in the Waikato rural and lifestyle property market. He understands the farming community and is well respected for his ability to provide sound advice. His involvement today reflects a broader commitment to supporting events beyond his immediate region, recognising the value of connection across New Zealand’s rural networks.
BEN TURNER brings a local perspective and close ties to the Canterbury community. Ben and his team have a down-to-earth approach, are extremely focused and professional with a great deal of experience. His support of this event highlights an understanding of the importance of grassroots gatherings that bring people together.
Backed by the country’s largest full-service real estate brand, Peter and Ben from BAYLEYS each bring their own regional insight and professional approach. Their combined support helps strengthen an event that celebrates community, sport and rural tradition.
PETER KELLY | BAYLEYS HAMILTON | WAIKATO
BEN TURNER | BAYLEYS CANTERBURY | CHRISTCHURCH
THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS
NICHOLSON AUTOS is a proud family-owned business with deep roots in the Waikato, representing KIA, Suzuki, Mazda, Nissan, GWM/Haval, alongside a wide range of quality used vehicles. Since our early days in Morrinsville, the business has grown across multiple regions and franchises, but one thing has remained constant, our commitment to looking after our customers properly.
Like the thoroughbred industry, our business is built on long-term relationships, trust, and a shared passion. Horse racing is something that resonates strongly within the Nicholson family and our wider team, with several of us personally involved in ownership and the industry itself. It’s a space we genuinely care about, not just from the sidelines, but as participants and supporters.
Our partnership with WINDSOR PARK STUD reflects that connection. As both a valued customer and a respected name in the industry, Windsor Park represents the same values we hold, quality, dedication, and a long-term approach to success. Their support of our business through the KIA vehicle purchases is something we don’t take lightly, and in turn, we believe in backing those who back us.
At Nicholson Autos, it’s always been about more than just vehicles - it’s about people, relationships, and backing each other for the long run.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Entain New Zealand is the home of TAB and Trackside. We’re committed to providing a boost to the racing industry where it counts, and we’ve shown up with breeding incentives for thoroughbred and harness racing, boosting of stakes naming rights and travel schemes for the TAB Karaka Millions, and support of other major races on the New Zealand racing calendar. We’re excited to be partnering with Windsor Park for this innovative and popular event!
Southern Hemisphere’s leading supplier of thoroughbred pedigrees, racing information, stallion data and sire lists. Special thanks to Kyla, Andrew and the team for providing the pedigrees for our 2026 catalogue.
The Kiwi brand making a difference in equine health and performance with the quest for a competitive edge.
When it comes to champion horses, we’ve had the honour of transporting some of the world’s best for over 50 years. We’re proud that Windsor Park have chosen us to fly their future champions to Christchurch for this innovative event, and we’re delighted to be part of it. So when you’re purchase turns into a champion, you’ll know who to call when it’s time to take on the world!
Taylor Perry Consulting - a boutique equine insurance company focusing on tailoring polices specific to our clients needs. Previously known as C N Taylor Consulting, we have been working with David Ashby Underwriting since 2003 to give a personalised and efficient service within the racing and breeding industry.
The Canterbury Jockey Club was established in 1854 and held its first meeting at Hagley Park in Easter 1855. Riccarton racecourse is the premier thoroughbred racecourse in the South Island and one of the very best facilities nationwide.
RACEHORSE ROLL OF HONOUR
Windsor Park Stud is proud to have bred, reared or sold more than 50 individual Group 1 winners, over 170 stakes winners and 3 World Champions. Among them is the outstanding AEROVELOCITY, a Group 1 winner in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore - the first horse to achieve this feat; MIGHT AND POWER, a winner of Australia’s three major Group 1 events - (Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup & Melbourne Cup); and the legendary SO YOU THINK, a 10-time Group 1 winner on the global stage before becoming a leading stallion at Coolmore Stud. Recent graduates include MUSTANG VALLEY, COVENTINA BAY, CALLSIGN MAV, GRINZINGER BELLE and SATONO GLOW.
In addition, the current world’s highest-rated racehorse, KA YING RISING (by ShamExpress), was conceived and born on the farm, further enhancing Windsor Park’s global reputation. Graduates of the Rugby, Racing & Beer Sale continue to excel, led by Melbourne Group winner PROVED, a six-time winner from just eight starts, with victories at Caulfield, Moonee Valley and Sandown. COLLECT YOUR CASH, winner of the Listed Dunedin Guineas, who was subsequently purchased by Darby Racing Syndications and has since added further success in Australia for leading trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, including two wins at Royal Randwick. Other notable graduates include EXPRESS COUP, an 8 time winner of over $201,000 in prize money, and KIKIMORA, a fourtime winner and stakes performer with earnings exceeding $111,000.
CHARITY SUPPORT
NEW ZEALAND HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST
Windsor Park Stud is proud to support this outstanding initiative through proceeds from the Rugby, Racing & Beer Sale. New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust, established in 2016, is dedicated to funding and procuring purpose built equine ambulances for racing and equestrian events across the country.
Today, New Zealand can proudly claim the world’s first fully coordinated national horse ambulance service, following the commissioning of its ninth ambulance in March 2022. At the heart of this initiative is a simple belief - that every horse deserves the best possible care and outcome in the event of injury, and to be treated with dignity and respect.
HATO HONE ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Windsor Park Stud is also delighted to support this vital service through proceeds from the Rugby, Racing & Beer Sale.
Hato Hone St John Ambulance has been caring for New Zealanders for over 140 years, providing essential emergency and community health services across the country.
From frontline ambulance response to event medical support and community programmes, their teams play a critical role in keeping people safe - often in moments when it matters most.
This contribution supports their ongoing commitment to delivering lifesaving care, ensuring communities and events throughout New Zealand have access to trusted, professional medical assistance.
CATALOGUE LOT NUMBER INDEX
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 4
Lot 5
Lot 6
Lot 7
Lot 8
Lot 9
Lot 10
Lot 11
Bay F. Ocean Park Steps
Ch C. Profondo Shama De Oro
Br F. Armory Scattercat
Bay F. ShamExpress Lagertha
Bay C. Armory Poetical
Br F. Profondo Leonaroar
Bay F. Ocean Park Up A Ghia
Br F. Profondo Navagio
Bay F. Vanbrugh Artiste
Bay C. Profondo Deploy
Ch F. Ghibellines Shangri La
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE SALE
• All horses are offered for genuine sale
• All buyers must do their own due diligence prior to bidding
• While there will be X-Ray and scope reports available, it is the responsibility of the bidder to make their own assessment on the horse and its suitability
• All horses are free of financing or any registration upon them
• The leading bid at the fall of the hammer will be the winning bid – providing it is above the reserve price
• Payments terms are to be arranged before the bidding commences
• If no prior arrangement is made, payment will be due within 15 working days of the sale
• The Auctioneer has full discretion as to whether to accept bids or not; the Auctioneer’s decision is final.
SALE BONUSES & INCENTIVES
• $10,000 Bonus: The purchaser of the first auction graduate from the 2026 sale sold for $15,000 or more to win a race will receive a $10,000 Windsor Park Stud Rugby, Racing & Beer Bonus
• $3.5M Kiwi eligibility: All yearlings in this sale are eligible for the 2028 NZ Kiwi $3,500,000 slot race for 3YOs run over 1500m at Ellerslie
• Giving Back: For any yearling sold for $15,000 or more, 2.5% of the proceeds will be donated equally to New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust and Hato Hone St John Ambulance
Lot 1
OCEAN PARK ex. STEPS filly
• From a young daughter of PENTIRE and the successful broodmare AKELA. PENTIRE is damsire of 5 individual Gr.1 winners including SHOOT OUT, PENNYWEKA, PULCHRITUDINOUS etc
• The Ocean Park/Pentire cross, currently features 100% winners to runners including Group performer OLYMPIC PARK
• From a deep black type family of brilliant multiple Group winning race mare LADY KIPLING and Australian Group winning 3YO filly FASCINO
• Sharp filly with good gaskins and precocious outlook
OCEAN PARK
Gr.1 performed, multiple group winning
• Leading NZ sire in 2019/20 & winner of the DEWAR STALLION TROPHY
Sire of 2 winners from Leading European Freshman
OCEAN PARK is sire of 52 SH & 5 Gr.1 individual winners and career earnings of over $70 million
• Sire of outstanding fillies & mares including TOFANE and this season’s stars OHOPE WINS, AUTUMN GLORY & TELLUM etc
Lot 2
PROFONDO ex. SHAMA DE ORO colt
• From a SHAMARDAL mare, dam sire of 18 Gr.1 winners and 146 SW including IMPERATRIZ, CEOLWULF, FIELD OF GOLD, PRIVATE EYE, GOLIATH etc
• Half-brother to recent dual Hong Kong winner SHOTGUN at Sha Tin
• Descends from the acclaimed DENISE’S JOY family and bred on the highly successful Deep Impact/Storm Cat cross
• Stylish, well-made colt with good movement
PROFONDO
• Son of legendary Champion Japanese stallion DEEP IMPACT (SUNDAY SILENCE)
• Gr.1 winner of the Spring Champion Stakes (at just his 3rd start)
• From Group winning juvenile HONESTY PREVAILS (REDOUTE’S CHOICE)
• PROFONDO’s first crop sold for $425,000, $400,000 & $375,000 at Karaka 2026
Lot 3
ARMORY ex. SCATTERCAT filly
• Half-sister to 6 winners including recent Sydney metropolitan winner
OSO SPIRITED & EXPRESS COUP (RR&B sale graduate and winner of 8 races and over $201,000 in prize money earnings)
• This filly is a direct descendent of the famed SOLILOQUY family
• Attractive, athletic, fluent moving filly
ARMORY
• A champion son of GALILEO - Group winner at 2, 3 and 4. A 7-time Gr.1 performer including a gallant 2nd in the WS Cox Plate
• Sire of brilliant juvenile debut Trentham winner SILLOUETTE
• Progeny have sold to $625,000 at Karaka
Gr.1 performed, multiple group winning Sire of 2 winners from Leading European Freshman Time Test
Lot 4
SHAMEXPRESS ex. LAGERTHA filly
• From a half-sister to Group winner VOLKS LIGHTNING and Gr.2 placegetter NEW MILLENNIUM
• This filly is a direct descendant of the outstanding broodmare MRS MOSS
• Attractive, athletic, well-made filly with strength and quality
SHAMEXPRESS
• A leading global sire of over 6% Stakes Winners to Runners
• Sire of the world’s best sprinter KA YING RISING together with high class mares COVENTINA BAY, GRINZINGER BELLE, ZOLA EXPRESS and EMBRACE ME
SHAMEXPRESS is sire of 27 SH including 3 individual Gr.1 winners and career earnings over $56 million in prize money
Lot 5
ARMORY ex. POETICAL colt
• From POETICAL, a dual Ellerslie winning mare & proven producer of 2 winners
• From the family of $4 million earner and multiple Gr.1 winner ZIPPING and stakes winner WORK THE ROOM
• Strong, physical, mature colt with good shape
ARMORY
• A champion son of GALILEO - Group winner at 2, 3 and 4. A 7-time Gr.1 performer including a gallant 2nd in the WS Cox Plate
• Sire of brilliant juvenile debut Trentham winner SILLOUETTE
• Progeny have sold to $625,000 at Karaka
• First foal of a well-bred, winning half-sister to Australian Group winner MR MAESTRO
• Granddam LET ME ROAR, a high-class stakes mare, winning 6 times in succession and herself a half-sister to VRC Derby winner LION TAMER
• A strong, athletic filly with bold walk and fantastic temperament
PROFONDO
• Winner of the Gr.1 Spring Champion Stakes at just his 3rd start (Same race won by SAVABEEL, VANBRUGH and DUNDEEL - who defeated PROISIR)
• By the breed-shaping Japanese Sire sensation DEEP IMPACT (SUNDAY SILENCE)
• A $1.9 million sales topping yearling, PROFONDO hails from the family of A.P INDY
PROFONDO’s first crop sold for $425,000, $400,000 & $375,000 at Karaka 2026
Lot 7
OCEAN PARK ex. UP A GHIA filly
• Out of a half-sister to black type performer RIP INTO GHIA and from the family of GALROOF, SABRAGE and PINNACLES etc
• Bred on the Ocean Park/ Pins mare cross, with 11% SW/RUNNERS including FABRIC, ANOTHER DOLLAR and POSER
• A quality, athletic filly with a deep girth
OCEAN PARK
• Leading NZ sire in 2019/20 winner of the DEWAR STALLION TROPHY
OCEAN PARK is sire of 52 SH & 5 Gr.1 individual winners and career earnings of over $70 million
• Sire of outstanding fillies & mares TOFANE and this season’s stars OHOPE WINS, AUTUMN GLORY & TELLUM etc
Lot 8
PROFONDO ex. NAVAGIO filly
• From the fast Flemington 1100m winning mare NAVAGIO, a proven producer of 2 winners from 2 starters to date
• Descends from the family of champion WFA galloper PREFERMENT and Flemington Gr.1 winning sprinter ANCIENT SONG
• A stylish, good moving filly with a deep girth and strong hind quarters
PROFONDO
• Son of Champion Japanese stallion DEEP IMPACT (SUNDAY SILENCE)
• Gr.1 winner of the Spring Champion Stakes (at just his 3rd start)
• From Group winning juvenile HONESTY PREVAILS (REDOUTE’S CHOICE)
• PROFONDO’s first crop sold for $425,000, $400,000 & $375,000 at Karaka 2026
Lot 9
VANBRUGH ex. ARTISTE filly
• From 7-times winning and stakes placed mare ARTISTE, dam of one foal to race for one winner
• Dam is a sister to MIME, Gr.2 winner of 5 races and multiple Gr.1 placed
• From the family of outstanding Gr.1 NZ OAKS winner JENNIFER ECCLES
• A scopey, attractive and correctly made filly
VANBRUGH
• VANBRUGH - Gr.1 winner of the sire making Spring Champion Stakesjust like champions (SAVABEEL & DUNDEEL - who defeated PROISIR)
• A Group 1 sire by the outstanding champion sire ENCOSTA DE LAGO
• Sire of MUSTANG VALLEY, WILD NIGHT and this year’s Gr.1 NZ Oaks placegetter SINGLE RED
PROFONDO ex. DEPLOY colt
• From triple winning, Group performed mare DEPLOY - 2 wins as a 2YO SEPOY dam sire of Gr.1 winning juvenile PIGNAN and multiple Group winner and Gr.1 performed STEPARTY
• From a fast family responsible for ANCIENT SONG and CLASSICS
• A strong, fast looking, physical colt with a precocious outlook
PROFONDO
• Son of legendary Champion Japanese stallion DEEP IMPACT (SUNDAY SILENCE)
• Gr.1 winner of the Spring Champion Stakes (at just his 3rd start)
• From Group winning juvenile HONESTY PREVAILS (REDOUTE’S CHOICE)
• PROFONDO’s first crop sold for $425,000, $400,000 & $375,000 at Karaka 2026
Lot 11 GHIBELLINES ex. SHANGRI LA filly
SHANGRI LA is a half-sister to Melbourne Group winner LUBITON, dam of impressive 2026 Gr.2 Reisling Stakes winner CHAYAN
• Grandam by ZABEEL from Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner CAMINO ROSE
SACRED FALLS is the dam sire of over 22% stakes horses to runners
• A well grown, athletic filly with good substance and athleticism
GHIBELLINES
• A proven stallion with a very healthy 5.2% SW/Runners ratio
• Sire of SMOKIN ROMANS, CAMPALDINO, MARKUS AURELIUS, LIVE DRAMA, BURGIE etc
• GHIBELLINES is the sire of 21 SH and over $19,000,000 million in progeny earnings to date
CHARITY AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
We are proud to present a select offering of auction items in support of two outstanding charities: Hato Hone St John Ambulance and New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust. These organisations provide vital emergency and welfare services to both our communities and the racing industry, and we are honoured to support their continued work.
Premium Insurance Package – to the value of $50,000
Kindly donated by Taylor Perry Consulting
A valuable and practical offering for thoroughbred investors, this package provides 12 months’ mortality cover up to $50,000 - for any horse purchased at the 2026 Rugby Racing & Beer Yearling Sale.
This package helps safeguard you against the unexpected, offering confidence and peace of mind and is valued at approximately $2,000.
Signed 2025 Wallabies Jersey
Kindly donated by Bjorn Baker Racing
A rare and highly desirable collector’s piece, this signed and authenticated 2025 Wallabies jersey has been generously donated by leading trainer Bjorn Baker. With strong ties to both New Zealand and Australia, Bjorn is a respected figure in elite racing, making this donation particularly special.
This item represents not only sporting excellence across codes, but also the spirit of generosity within the wider racing community. A standout piece for rugby enthusiasts, racing followers and collectors alike - offering the chance to own something truly unique while supporting two exceptional causes.
CONTACTS AND BIDDING
If you would like any further information on the sale Lots or are unable to attend the sale and would like to bid on any of the Lots, please contact the Team before the sale commences to organise phone bidding etc.
