Curraghmore

Curraghmore Thoroughbred nursery located in Waikato, New Zealand. Waterford in Ireland. At Curraghmore the focus has always been and will always be on quality.

Nestled in the rich dairy farming region of Waikato in New Zealand, Curraghmore has developed into a top class nursery for raising great racehorses. Established by Gordon Cunningham, a grandson of the legendary Irish trainer Michael Collins, in 1994 Curraghmore derives its name from Curraghmore House and Gardens in Port Law, Co. Growing up in Waterford, Cunningham was in awe of this property and o

ften remarked that it would be the perfect place for raising horses. And so in 1994 he established his own Curraghmore, originally situated on 160 acres in Ngahinapouri. In 2008 a second farm, nestled in the countryside of Te Awamutu was purchased and initially used in conjunction with the Ngahinapouri property. In 2016 Curraghmore centralised it's operation at Te Awamutu and now includes a full sale preparation facility also. The gently rolling contours and lush pastures of Curraghmore provide future racehorses the best possible opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential. We've developed a reputation for producing sound and durable racehorses, that continue to do us proud on the racetracks of Australasia and beyond.

30/05/2026

Matawai (Derryn x Rocknrolla) made a positive return to the winners circle today at Toowoomba.

The Mark Treloar bred mare was given a front running ride to lead all the way and pick up her fourth career win for connections.

Congratulations to her ownership group, trainer Jeff Dunn & jockey Danny Peisley.

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Congratulations to Northern Farm on securing LILAC, another Curraghmore graduate for A$1.5m at the Magic Millions Broodm...
26/05/2026

Congratulations to Northern Farm on securing LILAC, another Curraghmore graduate for A$1.5m at the Magic Millions Broodmare Sale today πŸ’œ

She will join fellow Curraghmore graduates & Gr1 winners RUTHLESS DAME and GYPSY GODDESS when she eventually arrives in the land of the Rising Sun … Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

Bought by Champion Thoroughbreds, Suman Hedge Bloodstock & Annabel Neasham as a yearling at Karaka 2023 for $300,000.

πŸ“Έ: Lilac pictured as a yearling at Curraghmore with Ellie Akroyd. Photo - Trish Dunell

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We welcome all prospective buyers on farm next week to view our draft of six lovely weanlings. Friday 5th June at 11:15a...
25/05/2026

We welcome all prospective buyers on farm next week to view our draft of six lovely weanlings.

Friday 5th June at 11:15am
2455 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu

Look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

National Weanling Sale | On-Farm Parades

We're just a month out from the National Weanling Sale, set to take place 25 June at the Karaka Sales Centre, but first we are hitting the road! πŸš—

The NZB team invite you to the following on-farm parades to inspect the weanlings up for offer next month🐴 ✍

View the 2026 National Weanling Sale catalogue hereπŸ“— πŸ‘‰: www.nzb.co.nz/sales/26nwg

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🌟Chart the Stars (US Navy Flag x Catch Your Idol) picked up her second career win today, fresh up for a new campaign at ...
21/05/2026

🌟Chart the Stars (US Navy Flag x Catch Your Idol) picked up her second career win today, fresh up for a new campaign at Hastings.

The well related four year old mare is a 1/2 sister to our Group 1 performer Faraglioni, hopefully she can continue to follow in her sister’s winning ways.

Chart the Stars was bred by Gordon in partnership with Arkle Bloodstock. Congratulations to her trainer Josh Shaw and jockey Floor Moerman.

πŸ“Έ: Chart the Stars post race at Hastings. Photo - Racing this Time.

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πŸ€ A Saturday treble for Cm grads and a Mark Treloar bred double as War Frontier (Declaration of War x Bay Star) wins at ...
16/05/2026

πŸ€ A Saturday treble for Cm grads and a Mark Treloar bred double as War Frontier (Declaration of War x Bay Star) wins at Perak Turf Club tonight.

War Frontier was a $80,000 2018 Karaka Book 1 purchase for Mr JJ Soh of Singapore. He’s now recorded 9 wins over his career.

Congratulations to his ownership group, trainer Wong Kong Fatt & jockey R Rueven.

πŸ“Έ: War Frontier pictured as a yearling at Curraghmore. Photo - Trish Dunell

16/05/2026

πŸ“°: Riverplate too tough in Rangitikei Gold Cup

Consistent performer Riverplate showed his rivals no mercy as he ran them into the dust when taking out the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday.

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πŸ€Cm born and raised Inside Out (Proisir x Rocknrolla) picks up his second career win today, albeit nearly taking out the...
16/05/2026

πŸ€Cm born and raised Inside Out (Proisir x Rocknrolla) picks up his second career win today, albeit nearly taking out the outside rail. He managed to hold on in impressive fashion.

Bred by Mark Treloar, the 4yo gelding is raced by a large group of owners which includes trainer Darryn Weatherley.

Congratulations to all of his connections, trainers Darryn & Briar Weatherley, and jockey Michael McNab for the skillful ride. πŸ‘πŸ»

πŸ€ Riverplate (Flying Artie x Dynastic Lady) finally secures his well deserved black type when taking out the Listed Jame...
16/05/2026

πŸ€ Riverplate (Flying Artie x Dynastic Lady) finally secures his well deserved black type when taking out the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup. πŸ†

A true war horse for connections and all who have been involved in his racing career, his prize money now ticks over $400,000.

A 2019 Karaka Weanling sale graduate, a timely win with the upcoming sale next month. Riverplate was sourced from our draft by Ben Kwok for $55,000, later sold as a yearling by Lenach Lodge to Andrew Campbell.

Congratulations to breeders Go Bloodstock, trainer Andrew Campbell & apprentice jockey Toni Davies.

πŸ“Έ: Riverplate pictured as a weanling at Curraghmore.
Photo - Trish Dunell.

15/05/2026

πŸ“°: Life’s a beach for Riverplate

Riverplate is loving life on the Kapiti Coast and that has been reflected in his recent results.

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πŸ€ It was great to see consistent performer Dimaggio (Almanzor x Pinstripe) back in the winners circle today after taking...
14/05/2026

πŸ€ It was great to see consistent performer Dimaggio (Almanzor x Pinstripe) back in the winners circle today after taking out the R75 1400m event at the Riccarton Synthetic track.

Whilst often in the placings, it’s been two years since the six year old gelding’s last win. Dimaggio was a Karaka 2021 Book 1 purchase for Pike Racing before moving south to his current trainer in Nayton Mitchell.

Congratulations to his big group of loyal connections and trainer Nayton Mitchell.

πŸ“Έ: Dimaggio pictured as a yearling at Curraghmore with Liam Cunningham. Photo - Trish Dunell.

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2456 Cambridge Road
Te Awamutu
3879

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