Lot 539 Tivaci (AUS) – Cornflower Blue (NZ), Bay Colt

The Tangerine Army Wants YOU! 

Calling all young racing fans! Are you ready to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse? Think you can't afford it or don’t know how to get involved? It’s easier, more fun, and more affordable than you think!

Rally the troops and join the Tangerine Army - powered by Te Akau Racing - a movement of passionate, like-minded people who love racing, fun, and unforgettable experiences on and off the track.

Are you a young, passionate racing enthusiast looking to break into the world of racehorse ownership? Now’s your chance to be part of something unmatched! Here's some more information:

- Affordable Shares – Own a share in our Tivaci / Cornflower Blue colt and be part of the action from just 1% and upwards to any share size you would like.

- Exclusive Community – Make new mates through our syndicate, with plenty of on- and off-track events.

- Behind-the-Scenes Access – Get updates on our colt, plus photos and videos of your horse’s journey - from early education right through to toasting in the winner’s circle.

- Race Day Perks – Join us trackside for unforgettable events and celebrations.

- Epic Events – Each year, we commit to hosting one on-track and one off-track exclusive event - guaranteed to fill up the social cup, to say the least!

Powered by Te Akau Racing – New Zealand’s leading racing stable with a proven record of success. Trained by Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson with Te Akau Racing who have just won the NZB Kiwi, and won 11 Karaka Million titles there’s no other combo worth even looking into if you’re getting started in race horse ownership. This colt was purchased at Karaka so will be eligible for races like the TAB Karaka Millions and the NZB Kiwi.

Now let’s hear about our horse:

Introducing our first-ever Tangerine Army horse - Lot 539, our Tivaci / Cornflower Blue colt from Karaka 2025. A stunning, high-calibre colt bred by the renowned Waikato Stud, his pedigree is stacked with elite Group 1 winners - including superstar three-year-old colt Growing Empire, who has already won over $3 million in just nine starts! PS: We've given him the nickname 'Berg’.

The colt is from a mare well known to Te Akau, having trained Cornflower Blue for Waikato Stud to win the Barneswood Farm Stakes (Gr. 3, 1400m), third in the 1000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m), third in the Wellington Guineas (Gr. 2, 1400m), and third in the Mufhasa Stakes (Listed, 1300m).

She finished third in the 2021 1000 Guineas, won by stable-mate Kahma Lass (Darci Brahma).

When winning on debut over 1200 metres, Cornflower Blue proved a class above her rivals to score by over six lengths. Cornflower Blue is from the terrific family of 2015 New Zealand Broodmare of the Year and breeding phenomenon, Parfore (Gold Brose).

Her progeny of 10 individual winners have won an unbelievable total of 84 races (35 at stakes level), including Group One winners Super Easy (Darci Brahma), Terravista (Captain Rio), Tiger Tees (Dubawi), Group Two winner Ball of Muscle (Dubawi), and stakes winner Our Lukas (Generous).

By world-class racehorse and hugely successful sire of sires High Chaparral (Sadler’s Wells), Tivaci is out a mare by Champion Sire Fastnet Rock (Danehill).

Winner of the All-Aged Stakes (Gr. 1, 1400m) at Randwick, Tivaci commenced stud duties in 2017 at Waikato Stud, and sired ATC Flight Stakes (Gr. 1, 1600m) winner Never Been Kissed, Te Akau trained dual Group Two winner Wolverine and Canterbury Belle Stakes (Listed, 1200m) winner One Kiss, along with recent Wellington Guineas (Gr. 3, 1600m) winner Tuxedo, who since finished second in the Karaka Millions 3YO (Restricted Listed, 1600m).

“We had first-hand experience having trained Cornflower Blue, and the Parfore family has left an incredible amount of Group winners and winners,” said David Ellis.

“He’s a beautifully put together colt: well balanced, good bodied, and just a lovely example of what the family can produce.

“He looks to have the natural strength to race as a two-year-old, while the pedigree suggests he will only continue to get better as he matures."

The colt carries a cross of breed shaping sire Sir Tristram, on the dam line of Tivaci and sire line of Cornflower Blue.

With natural strength and athleticism, he's bred to race as a two-year-old, and his pedigree promises even greater things as he matures.

We also can’t forget the cool factor - this isn’t your grandfather’s racehorse. Berg represents a new era of racing - dynamic, social, exciting, and built to bring the thrill of the track to a fresh, young audience.

Want to join the Tangerine Army?

For just $950 (inc GST), you can secure a 1% share in Tivaci and join our exclusive Tangerine Army - a social club for young people who love racing and horse ownership but aren’t sure where to start. This is a full ownership share - meaning any prize money earned will be distributed. A full disclosure statement is available - Te Akau Racing are an NZTR Authorised Syndicator

This is your chance to step into the world of racehorse ownership with Te Akau Racing - at an accessible, affordable investment backed by a top-class pedigree.

And the best part? You’ll be part of a fun, vibrant community that loves getting trackside to celebrate the sport we know and love. So what are you waiting for? Now’s the time to take the reins and charge ahead with the Tangerine Army!

We welcome any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us or Julia-Rose on [email protected]

Saddle up - let's go! 

Share price includes pedigree research/analysis & sale expenses at cost, as well as full pre purchase veterinary inspection & x-ray examination. Your share of post-sale transport, Karaka 2YO and 3YO Millions' entry, insurance, post-sale shoe removal & drench additional - this is $75 INCL GST per 1% share. Your share also includes a one-off event fee that covers the racing lifetime of the horse that facilitates numerous exclusive social events held annually for his owners.  Ongoing costs per month approx. $60 +GST per 1% share when in full training, much less when spelling. Full disclosure document is available on request - Prices quoted are NZD and are GST inclusive unless stated.