US Captain has delivered a huge achievement already at stud, with his two-year-old son Hawaiian Warfare winning the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Final at Harrington Raceway on Tuesday NZT. Hawaiian Warfare After going through the heats undefeated, Hawaiian Warfare faced a huge task from post seven around the tight half-mile track. Despite his impeccable form, that barrier position would mean that the two-year-old would need to show great heart and acceleration

Classic Connection three-year-old, I’m Connected, made a huge impression winning fresh up at Addington on Friday night. Classic Connection Trained by Robert and Jenna Dunn, the gelding was having his first start since April and faced a strong field in the rating 35 to 40 mobile trot over 1980m. Allowed to find stride in the early stages, I’m Connected advanced his way forward around the field to find the lead with a lap to go. Despite absorbing pressure in the mid stages from

As US Captain's New Zealand first wave of foals start to arrive, their quality is continuing to impress and he is really stamping them! Colt - US Captain x Bettor's Delight mare Colt - US Captain x Always Be Miki mare US Captain stands for $3,000 plus GST and for mares bred at Wai Eyre Farm or Macca Lodge, this includes the working fee. Talk to us about a package to breed to US Captain and secure your booking to him this season.

A gear change has resulted in another win for US Captain two-year-old, Hawaiian Warfare, in the Delaware Breeders Fund Stakes at Harrington Raceway on Tuesday NZ Time. US Captain After winning in the first round of heats last week, Hawaiian Warfare found the front early from post one before handing to Bootcamp Baby inside the first quarter. The tempo remained strong, running through the first half in 58 as Hawaiian Warfare stalked the pacemaker into the home turn. As they fan

Promising two-year-old pacer We Will Rise Again rose to the occasion at Alexandra Park on Friday night. Lazarus The son of Lazarus picked up his second career win in the Jacobsen Headstones 2YO Pace, and he had to overcome some obstacles to do so. We Will Rise Again gave driver Zachary Butcher a testing drive, after getting keen early in the running but soon settled in the one-one over the 1700m. Biding his time as the favourite Sea You Now and Seaside Legacy scooted clear on

US Captain two-year-old, Hawaiian Warfare, put his hand up as a leading force in this year’s Delaware Breeders Stakes with a dominant win at Harrington Raceway on Tuesday NZ Time. Trained by Erin Neilson, Hawaiian Warfare was driving confidently by Mike Cole to find the front in the early stages over the mile. Showing his maturity and natural ability, the two-year-old lead a good tempo which saw the majority of the opposition fall away into the home turn, with just one threat

Wai Eyre Farm and Macca Lodge have been extremely impressed with recent footage released of US Captain sired yearlings in Canada. Previously standing at Woodmere Standardbreds before coming to New Zealand, US Captain stood there for two seasons serving 112 mares. His current yearlings in North America are being prepared for the Atlanta Classic Sale on October 10th, and we have been thrilled to see video of his colt consignment available through Woodmere Standardbreds. US Capt

Would you like to win a free stallion service this breeding season? Wai Eyre Farm is proud to present our stallion open day on Saturday 17 October 2026. We are also offering breeders a chance to win free services to our on farm stallions, plus a frozen service to Village Mystic and one service to EL Titan. Breeders, owners, industry members and racing fans are welcome to attend from 1.30pm where we will parade our on-farm stallions offering a unique opportunity to see our est

Wai Eyre Farm is proud to once again sponsor the running of this Friday's Lazarus Stakes at Addington Raceway. The feature for three-year-old pacers has once again attracted a stand out field, fitting to the race named after such a legendary pacer. As a three-year-old Lazarus swept all before him, winning the New Zealand Derby, the Northern Derby and the Victoria Derby and went undefeated in nine starts that season in New Zealand and Australia. His remarkable career

Three-year-old Lazarus gelding Nymbal added yet another feature win to his record on Saturday night when successful in the Club Menangle Carousel Final at Listed Classic level. Lazarus Despite winning a previous heat of the series last weekend by six lengths, Nymbal was sent out as second favourite and soon found himself hemmed four back on the fence. The hot favourite Palladium had won the Group One Queensland Derby earlier this year, and had come into the Carousel Final wit

Anticipation has been high at Wai Eyre Farm as we eagerly awaited the arrival of the very first foals by US Captain in New Zealand. US Captain's first NZ born foal Earlier this week we were thrilled to welcome a cracking colt out of one of Wai Eyre Farm’s own mares. We are absolutely delighted with him, and while we know the best time to photograph a new foal is at three days old, we simply could not wait to share this colt with everyone. These photos were taken at just a few

Jess joined the team on The Box Seat on Trackside NZ yesterday for a chat with Brittney Graham on all the offers for breeders using Yabby Dam Farms stallions in New Zealand. The initiatives and breeding options available this season via Yabby Dan Farms and Wai Eyre Farm are: YDF 2YO Classic - $75,000 NZ Race Early Bird Offer - 20% off Classic Connection, On A Streak & Enchauffour in New Zealand YDF NZ Foal Photo Competition Plenty happening for Yabby Dam Farms in New Zealan

Two-year-old US Captain gelding, Hawaiian Warfare, took his career record to five starts, four wins and one third on Tuesday when successful at Harrington Raceway in Delaware. Hawaiian Warfare Trained by Erin Neilson, Hawaiian Warfare was resuming after a brief spell away with sickness when lining up in the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2YO Colts and Geldings Preparation pace. Drawing barrier four, the two-year-old showed his dominance and brilliant speed by asserting h

Have a 2026 born Yabby Dam Farms sired New Zealand foal? Yabby Dam Farms want to celebrate all of the foals sired by their stallions this season. You could win your choice of a free service to either Classic Connection or On A Streak, or choose $2,000 off your already booked service fee to any other Yabby Dam Farm New Zealand stallion offerings. Send in your foal photos, along with a caption, by 31 October 2026 and go in the running to win. Get your photos in and show us your

He may only have 15 five-year-olds in New Zealand, but Lazarus made his presence known in the stallion ranks last Friday night. Lazarus With two of his five-year-old crop nominated for this year’s New Zealand Trotting Cup, The Lazarus Effect and Jeremiah, both horses put forward dominant winning displays in both islands. The Lazarus Effect was already guaranteed a start in this year’s great race with his win in the Maurice Holmes Vase two weeks ago, but trainer-driver Bob But

For more than four decades Wai Eyre Farm in North Canterbury has been providing the very best in equine care and breeding services to the harness racing community. A farm built on family values, Farm Manager Darryl Brown has been determined to continue to build on the legacy his late father, Mike Brown, started all those years ago. After a record breeding season in 2025, Wai Eyre Farm has committed to carry on the momentum as they prepare for the season ahead. Darryl led the

For a breeder who is on top of the world right now, you wouldn’t find more down-to-earth people than Bob Higgins. The Westport based breeder had an afternoon to remember on Sunday when two horses he bred won feature races in both hemispheres within hours, and to boot they are half-sisters. It started with Francent winning against the best mares in North America at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Canada. The $50,000 Fillies and Mares Open consisted of top mares Twin B Joe Fresh and Ro

It was another weekend to remember for Lazarus, as he produced two winners in New Zealand from just three starters. Lazarus Two-year-old We Will Rise Again impressed at Alexandra Park on Friday night, leading throughout to pick up his first win in just three starts. The son of Lazarus started as a warm $2.40 favourite off the back of two third placings earlier in the season, including one at Group One level in the Cardigan Bay Stakes. After burning the late with exceptional g

For North Canterbury breeders Kevin and Gwen Gilmore, breeding standardbreds is a team effort. Gwen with weanling Letz Go and Kevin with weanling El Cid A passion that began in Geraldine in 1980, when the couple worked and raced their own horses. “We raced and trained our own horses for about 17 years when we were in Geraldine,” explained Kevin. “We never went a year without a win, which was great for us, but we only ever had two in work at a time.” “We had success with horse

US Captain two-year-old gelding Hawaiian Warfare has given his connections plenty to smile about lately. Improving every time he starts, Hawaiian Warfare stepped up yet again at Harrington Raceway at Delaware on Tuesday New Zealand time, when he was a winner against field of mainly three-year-olds. Starting from barrier six, Hawaiian Warfare was sent forward in search of the lead by driver Allan Davis and soon found it inside the first quarter. With the favourite stalking him