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Tarzino (NZ)

2012 Tavistock (Montjeu) x Zarzino (Zabeel)

A dual Group 1-winning son of Tavistock, Tarzino is stamping himself as a proper source of Classic 3YOs with two Derby winners and an Oaks winner emerging from his early crops. New stakes winners include 2026 Group 1 VRC Oaks & Group 1 Spring Champion S. winner Proxima Dea (6 from 6), 2026 Hawke's Bay Cup winner Crouch, 2025 Wanganui Cup winner, Tshiebwe, 2025 Geelong Cup winner, Torranzino, NZ Derby winner Willydoit, Easter Cup winner, Tomodachi etc.

Stands at Westbury Stud
2026 Fee: $15,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
info@westburystud.com
westburystud.com
+64 9 292 7070
Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252
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Westbury Stud

Westbury Stud

Stands at Westbury Stud 2026 Fee: $15,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
info@westburystud.com
westburystud.com
+64 9 292 7070
Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252

Hypothetical Mating

Latest News

Unbeaten Superstar Proxima Dea Wins G1 VRC Oaks

The story of Proxima Dea is a real trans-Tasman page turner, bred and raced by Kiwis, foaled in Australia, purchased by one trainer and prepared by another and her dam sold through Inglis Digital last year and now in Victoria, potentially carrying another classic staying star of the future!

Unbeaten Filly Wins G1 Spring Champion

Proxima Dea extended her flawless record to five out of five with a powerhouse performance in the $2m Gr.1 Moet & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Proxima Dea a Dream Result for Trans-Tasman Team

The emergence of unbeaten filly Proxima Dea has added another chapter to a breeding venture that began with the racetrack deeds of outstanding mare Montefilia and has its sights set firmly on producing elite middle-distance horses.

G1 VRC Oaks Goal for Gypsy Goddess Sister

A full sister to Group I BRC Queensland Oaks winner Gypsy Goddess, promising staying three-year-old Proxima Dea extended her perfect record to three out of three with an irresistible finish in Saturday’s A$120,000 Midway Handicap (1800m) at Rosehill.

Debut Win for Sister to Champion 3YO Filly Gypsy Goddess

Well-related filly Proxima Dea made a perfect start to her career at Randwick on Saturday with an all-the-way debut victory in the A$160,000 Elite Sand and Soil 2YO Handicap (1400m).

Promising Tarzino Salutes at Rosehill

Talented New Zealand-bred gelding Tarzing claimed his first Sydney victory with an impressive performance in the A$160,000 Irresistible Pools and Spas Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Stud Media

More Media
Something special! Tarzino filly makes it 6 from 6 as Proxima Dea soars in Group 1 VRC Oaks

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, Nov 11
Eagle Farm Race 4 - 1600m Class 1:
Amourette (ex: Nouveau Amour) Tnr: Michael Lakey Rdr:
Happy Valley Race 5 - 1650m Class 4:
Sure Joyful (ex: Kayleen) Tnr: P Yiu Rdr: Nichola Yuen
Thursday, Nov 12
Seymour Race 1 - 2015m Maiden:
Zverev (ex: Romeo's Princess) Tnr: Greg Eurell Rdr: Damian Lane
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1150m Maiden:
Prasada (ex: More Graceful) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Elen Nicholas
Te Aroha Race 5 - 1400m Maiden:
Break The News (ex: Made The News) Tnr: S and E Clotworthy Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Te Aroha Race 6 - 1400m Maiden:
Imperial Rhythm (ex: Art Beat) Tnr: Kurtis Pertab Rdr: Courtney Barnes
Te Aroha Race 6 - 1400m Maiden:
Boudicca (ex: Newmarket) Tnr: Debbie Sweeney Rdr:
Friday, Nov 13
Canterbury Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 72:
Bearings (ex: Mapmaker) Tnr: John Sargent Rdr: Siena Grima
Waverley Race 2 - 1650m Maiden:
Jachimo (ex: Spice Temple) Tnr: Cody Cole Rdr: Samantha Collett
Waverley Race 3 - 2200m Benchmark 65:
Another Code (ex: Morse Code) Tnr: Tom Perry Rdr: Liam Kauri
Waverley Race 7 - 1650m Open:
Crouch (ex: Oya) Tnr: Mike Breslin Rdr: Liam Kauri
Saturday, Nov 14
Doomben Race 2 - 1600m Open:
Amourette (ex: Nouveau Amour) Tnr: Michael Lakey Rdr: Martin Harley
Doomben Race 4 - 2200m Benchmark 78:
Taravia (ex: Yugoslavia) Tnr: Todd J Pollard Rdr: Angela Jones
Morphettville Parks Race 7 - 1983m Restricted 68:
Chartin (ex: Sweet Inspiration) Tnr: G and D Richards and Moyle Rdr: Rose Hammond
Riccarton Park Race 4 - 2590m Benchmark 82:
Star Ballot (ex: Cast Your Vote) Tnr: M and M Pitman Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Riccarton Park Race 10 - 2000m Benchmark 65:
Honor Mission (ex: Commiserate) Tnr: Lance Robinson Rdr: Kendra Bakker
Sandown-Hillside Race 9 - 2400m Open Gr2:
Torranzino (ex: Goldilicious) Tnr: Paul Preusker Rdr: Billy Egan
Sunday, Nov 15
Arawa Park Race 3 - 1400m Maiden:
Joyful (ex: Insouciant) Tnr: S and J Ramsay and Ritchie Rdr:
Waipukurau Race 1 - 2100m Maiden:
Macs Pride (ex: Liberty Pride) Tnr: Jim Wallace Rdr: K R Hercock
Waipukurau Race 4 - 2100m Benchmark 65:
Another Code (ex: Morse Code) Tnr: Tom Perry Rdr: Liam Kauri
Waipukurau Race 5 - 1400m Maiden:
Imperial Rhythm (ex: Art Beat) Tnr: Kurtis Pertab Rdr: Leah Hemi
Saturday, Nov 14
Orange Race 1 - 2100m Benchmark 58 0
Zinotar (ex: Concert Girl)
Tnr: Janelle Galea
Sunday, Nov 15
Donald Race 7 - 2200m Benchmark 66 0
Kilna (ex: Stunner)
Tnr: Paul Preusker
Moe Race 8 - 2050m Restricted 66 0
Helping Hands (ex: Charitable Nature)
Tnr: Ricardo Meunier
Strathalbyn Race 2 - 2050m Restricted 58 0
Chartin (ex: Sweet Inspiration)
Tnr: G and D Richards and Moyle
Monday, Nov 16
Goulburn Race 5 - 2100m Class 1 0
Queen Tavane (ex: Sexy Thing)
Tnr: Karen Outtrim
Goulburn Race 8 - 1600m Maiden 0
Brozino (ex: Gevuina)
Tnr: Pat Murphy

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
9
$43,111.11
$40,000
$75,000
2025
13
$91,153.85
$65,000
$300,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Invisible Coin(AUS)
$300,000
2023 ex Legramor(NZ)
$300,000
2021 ex Marsh Harbour(NZ)
$300,000
2020 ex Please Leave(AUS)
$300,000
2021 ex Eau de Parfum(AUS)
$260,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
9
$51,777.78
$65,000
$80,000
2025
34
$30,661.76
$16,500
$180,000

Top Sales

2020 ex Arapaho Miss(Aus)
$300,000
2021 ex Coyote Miss(AUS)
$250,000
2019 ex Postmans Daughter(NZ)
$250,000
2021 ex Showileo(AUS)
$240,000
2021 ex Commiserate(AUS)
$240,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

All sale data

Pedigree

Tavistock (NZ) 2005
Zarzino (NZ) 1999
Montjeu (IRE) 1996
Upstage (GB) 1998
Zabeel (NZ) 1986
Kindness (NZ) 1987
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1985
Floripedes (FR) 1985
Quest For Fame (GB) 1986
Pedestal (GB) 1986
Sir Tristram (IRE) 1982
Lady Giselle (FR) 1982
Star Way (GB) 1977
Vice Reine (NZ) 1977
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d
Special: 5d x5s

Results

Runners Today

Happy Valley
R5 Sure Joyful 8g ex: Kayleen
More entries

Yesterday's Results

Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
5.8% - (18)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
16% - (50)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
25.6% - (80)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
23.7% - (74)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
24% - (75)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
4.8% - (15)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Redoute's Choice 6 wnrs (2 sw) Proxima Dea
More Than Ready 16 wnrs (1 sw) Willydoit
High Chaparral 4 wnrs (1 sw) Tomodachi
Danehill Dancer 3 wnrs (1 sw) Kadavar
Pivotal 3 wnrs (1 sw) Immediacy
Black Minnaloushe 2 wnrs (1 sw) Crouch
Casino Prince 2 wnrs (1 sw) Jungle Magnate
Helmet 1 wnrs (1 sw) Torranzino
No Excuse Needed 1 wnrs (1 sw) Tshiebwe
Encosta De Lago 11 wnrs Titicaca

Race Record

At 2
3rd - Racing.Com Mdn Plate (1380)
At 3
1st - Aami Victoria Derby (2500) Gr.1
1st - Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas (2000) Gr.1
1st - Slick Pix Mdn Plate (1400)
1st - The Cove Hotel Hcp (1600)
2nd - Australian Guineas (1600) Gr.1
3rd - Dilmah Exceptional The Vase (2040) Gr.2
4th - Bmw Australian Derby (2400) Gr.1
4th - Hyland Colours Autumn Stakes (1400) Gr.2

Fee History

2025 $25,000 2024 $20,000 2023 $25,000 2022 $15,000 2021 $12,000 2020 $12,000 2018 $15,000 2017 $15,000

Grandsons of Montjeu at Stud in Australasia