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Unlock your Thoroughbreds Potential

Your Specialist Thoroughbred Racehorse Training Cambridge, NZ

Welcome to Phelan Racing

THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSE TRAINING CAMBRIDGE, NEW ZEALAND

At Phelan Racing, our skilled team gives undivided attention to each horse, ensuring exceptional care for all.

From the first ride to the excitement of race day, each horse's journey is carefully crafted at Phelan Racing. Our committed team supports every stage of development, building skill and confidence. With modern facilities in Cambridge, we ensure each horse is ready for the track. Our trainers' expertise, combined with personal attention, ensures each horse's unique potential is fulfilled with every step.

Training programs tailored to your horse's goals

Our tailored training programs are meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of each horse, ensuring they receive the optimal level of training to achieve their full potential on the racetrack.

Facilities for Every Need

We believe in a range of training methods to suit each individual horse, no two horses are the same. We are lucky enough to have use of a broad range of facilities.

Exceptional care for exceptional horses

Our small stable size ensures your horse receives undivided attention and the highest level of care, fostering their well-being and maximising their potential.

Your Thoroughbred Racehorse Training Specialists

LOCATED IN CAMBRIDGE, NZ

Latest News

October / November 2025 Newsletter

What a thrill to see the ever-consistent Pacheco being so brave with a front-running win at Taupo, taking out the Poverty Bay Turf Cup ($80,000) under a superb ride from Liam Kauri, who took 2kg off.Read more

Poverty Bay Cup caps triumphant comeback for Pacheco

Pacheco winning at Taupo on Friday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)Read more

August / September 2025 Newsletter

We've had a great start to the new season with Hill Of Kings winning the Pakuranga Hunt Cup! We were delighted with King's incredible performance, he's been a stable-favourite right from the start,Read more

Horse racing: The forgotten jockey too good to be ignored – Mick On Monday

Notabadspillane is New Zealand Cup-bound after his big win at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo / Kenton WrightRead more

Notabad performance by New Zealand Cup hope

Notabadspillane in full flight when taking out the Inspire Racing St John’s Old Boys Syndicate (2100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. - Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)Read more

Rising jumping star primed for another prestige test

Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)Read more

Horse racing: Stunning comeback from jockey after horror injury run

Elen Nicholas has been one of the surprise stars of the jockeys' ranks this season. Photo credit / Jane DavidsonRead more

Shaun Phelan trained Hill of Kings to win the feature hurdle race

Credit: Trackside NZ FacebookRead more

Hill Of Kings hits new heights in Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle

Jay Kozaczek celebrates Hill Of Kings' victory in the Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)Read more

It's A Wrap! 2024/25 Season Newsletter

Our highlights are a bit different for us last season, with standouts being our former stable stars Hit The Road Jack and Enchanted Elle performing in Australia under trainer Symon Wilde. Read more

NZ Equine Academy - Yori Yamakawa

Where are they now? Introducing Yorichika Yamakawa who graduated L2 and L3 at the New Zealand Equine Academy. Yori was a passionate student last year, turning up everyday to care for our academy horsRead more

Arjay’s Flight taking off for Phelan

Arjay's Flight will line-up in the Feilding Hotel 1600 at Trentham.  Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)Read more