Kia Ora Stud

11/06/2026

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10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

‘He seems to be in good order’

Michael Freedman is optimistic two-year-old c**t Berzelius (Extreme Choice) can prove his last-start win was no fluke while enhancing the strong records of his trainer and his sire in Saturday’s J.J. Atkins (Gr 1, 1600m).

Sporting the dual-blue silks of co-buyer Kia Ora Stud, he was sent north by Freedman to his Gold Coast satellite stable under the watch of the trainer's foreman and brother, Lee, for his debut at Doomben in an 1110-metre juvenile handicap, on April 22. Little fancied at $11, he came from worse than midfield to score by 1.44 lengths.

Michael Freedman is optimistic two-year-old c**t Berzelius (Extreme Choice) can prove his last-start win was no fluke while enhancing the strong records of his trainer and his sire - including in tandem - in Saturday’s J.J. Atkins (Gr 1, 1600m). Berzelius, the eighth foal of dual Melbourne Listed ...

05/06/2026

The yearling sales season may be over, but the stories certainly aren't.

In this episode of Keeping Up with Kia Ora, we catch up with Yearling Manager Rosie to chat all things yearlings, life behind the scenes, and the reason she occasionally lands herself in trouble with a prep fine 😅

04/06/2026

Kia Ora Stud has been quick to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to supporting its stallions with quality bloodstock following the recent consolidation of its stallion operations with Vinery Stud.

The renowned Hunter Valley nursery continues to strengthen its position through ongoing investment in top-level bloodstock, securing a number of standout fillies and mares to further enhance the depth and quality of the farm’s portfolio.

“We know the standard we want to maintain at Kia Ora and that drives every decision we make from a breeding and bloodstock perspective.” — Shane Wright, Bloodstock & Breeding Manager

Read the full story below.

Kia Ora Stud has been quick to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to supporting its stallions with quality bloodstock following the recent consolidation of its stallion operations with Vinery Stud. The renowned Hunter Valley nursery continues to strengthen its position through ongoing investment in....

02/06/2026

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30/05/2026

The $1million Group 2 BRC Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday featured a full field of talented juveniles with Extreme Choice c**t Berzelius putting himself in the picture for a G1 future.

The $1million Group II BRC Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday featured a full field of talented juveniles with Extreme Choice c**t Berzelius putting himself in the picture for a G1 future. Trained by Michael Freedman, Berzelius was an eye-catching debut winner at Doomben in April...

28/05/2026

Which one are you?

24/05/2026

With a day for the dust to settle on Monday following the Magic Millions Weanling Sale, attention turns to the broodmares, with Kia Ora Stud set to offer five mares at Wednesday's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, all carrying positive tests to Group-producing sires.

With a day for the dust to settle on Monday following the Magic Millions Weanling Sale, the focus quickly turns to broodmares with Kia Ora to offer five lovely broodmares at MM National on Wednesday – all are in foal to Group producing sires. Lot 646 Sangita – In foal to All Too

23/05/2026

Offered as Lot 807 at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, Jennifer Lynnette (CAN) is the dam of stakes winner and multiple stakes placegetter Royal Tribute. By Elusive Quality, she was a winner on debut at two before claiming victory in the G3 Woodbine Royal North Stakes, alongside a host of other stakes placings throughout her career.

Her progeny have been highly commercial, selling for up to $525,000, $500,000 etc.

Jennifer Lynnette is offered in foal to Golden Slipper-winning Champion 2YO Farnan, who is currently the leading Second Season Sire in Australia.

Last date of service: 28 September 2025

Visit catalogue.magicmillions.com.au/lot/26GWM/807 for more info 📘