Media Alert: Auckland Thoroughbred Racing announces new partnership with Windsor Park Stud

Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Windsor Park Stud, one of New Zealand’s most esteemed breeding operations, with a collaboration including naming rights for two races on the Club’s 2024/25 season calendar.

As part of this agreement, Windsor Park Stud will hold naming rights for the prestigious Group Two Soliloquy Stakes, which is part of the NZB Filly Of The Year Series, set to be held as part of ATR’s Cox Plate Raceday at Ellerslie this Saturday (26 October). Recent winners of the Soliloquy Stakes include Legarto and Imperatriz, and the race is a significant event in the lead-up to the Group One Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas

Windsor Park Stud has also secured naming rights to a supporting R75 2400m race on Champions Day, taking place at Ellerslie on Saturday, 8 March 2025.

Paul Wilcox, CEO of ATR, expresses his enthusiasm for the partnership in saying, “we are thrilled to welcome Windsor Park Stud as a valued partner for these key races.

“Their commitment to the racing industry and their support for high-quality racing aligns perfectly with our vision at ATR.”

Rodney Shick from Windsor Park Stud shares his thoughts on the collaboration in commenting that “Auckland Thoroughbred Racing provides an ideal platform for showcasing the industry’s top-level talent, and we are excited to have the opportunity to join their stable.

“We look forward to strengthening our connection with the racing community through this partnership and demonstrating what we believe to be a perfect alignment of brands.”