Kilgravin Lodge

Kilgravin Lodge Kilgravin Lodge specialises in the care and education of young thoroughbred race horses.

Eion and Megan Kemp have created a business that specialises in the education of young thoroughbred race horses. Eion has developed methods of breaking in, that blend the best practices from the past and today. Eion is innovative and forward thinking and his goal is always for well turned out professional race horses. His sound, practical knowledge is further supported by his Bachelor of Science d

egree and his diploma in Horse Business Management from Marcus Oldham College in Australia. Eion gained valuable experience working for Paul Jenkins, Watson Bloodstock, Antrim Lodge and Waikato Stud. He has enjoyed some success as an amateur jockey including winning the Duke of Gloucester Cup. Kilgravin Lodge has 75 acres at its disposal with quality purpose built facilities. Consistency and high standards, combined with the hard work of Eion and the dedicated team ensures great service and results. Eion is very hands on and is involved in all aspects of the care and education of these young thoroughbreds. Kilgravin Lodge acknowledges that owners like to know how their horse are going and so endeavours to keep owners up to date with progress reports through phone calls and emails.

02/05/2026

Zafar (Snitzel) made a winning debut in the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes for Te Akau Racing and Fortuna Thoroughbred Racing.
The $165,000 purchase from Kilgravin Lodge New Zealand Bloodstock 2025 Ready to Run draft delivered a statement performance under Opie Bosson, and the c**t now shapes as a potential contender for next year’s Gr.1 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/fortuna-have-another-exciting-youngster-on-their-hands/

Invincible Ibis takes out the Group 1 BMW Hong Kong Derby.Purchased by Mark Newnham at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock R...
22/03/2026

Invincible Ibis takes out the Group 1 BMW Hong Kong Derby.
Purchased by Mark Newnham at the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run sales for the Kilgravin Lodge draft

HKJC Racing Sports
Widden Stud

Our Summer Sale draft has arrived and has settled in well. Come see us in B Barn.
26/01/2026

Our Summer Sale draft has arrived and has settled in well. Come see us in B Barn.

We are excited to showcase our Book One yearlings for Karaka 2026,100th National Yearling Sale  featuring a great mix of...
18/01/2026

We are excited to showcase our Book One yearlings for Karaka 2026,100th National Yearling Sale featuring a great mix of sires. From proven top tier stallions Proisir & Toronado through to freshman sire Profondo. This is an exceptional draft that we are proud to present. Come see us in Barn B .

The Kilgravin team have worked their magic and this good looking draft of Ready to Runners are heading to Karaka today. ...
07/11/2025

The Kilgravin team have worked their magic and this good looking draft of Ready to Runners are heading to Karaka today. We will be ready for parades from 8.30am on Sunday.

07/11/2025
04/11/2025

It’s a beautiful ☀️day for a parade. Come along and view our NZB Ready to Run draft. They are sure to catch your eye. Parading starts at 10am New Zealand Bloodstock

* Truck Driver Wanted* Looking for an experienced truck driver to transport horses between the farm and the Matamata Rac...
07/07/2025

* Truck Driver Wanted*
Looking for an experienced truck driver to transport horses between the farm and the Matamata Racecourse.
Hours are Monday – Friday 8am-11.30am
Fixed term from Mid August to the end of September.
For more information give Eion a call 0274557776

Another nice c**t added to the 2026 yearling draft. Thanks to Bevan Smith Bloodstock for the help at Inglis Great Southe...
14/06/2025

Another nice c**t added to the 2026 yearling draft. Thanks to Bevan Smith Bloodstock for the help at Inglis Great Southern Sale

At the Inglis Great Southern Sale, TTR AusNZ uncovered a 'value buy' - an opportunity that a shrewd purchaser had snapped up. Bevan Smith and Kilgravin Lodge took the plunge on a quality Toronado son whose pedigree is primed for an update.

Awesome result 🥂 Congratulations Dom and all your connections.
01/03/2025

Awesome result 🥂 Congratulations Dom and all your connections.

Waikato Stud stallion Super Seth and trainer Dominic Sutton stood in the Group One spotlight for the first time when Feroce headed a New Zealand-bred quinella in Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Howden Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington.

Bred by Pencarrow Stud, Feroce was purchased out of Kilgravin Lodge’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale draft for $160,000 by Sutton and McKeever Bloodstock last year.

https://www.racingnews.co.nz/feroce-goes-one-better-in-australian-guineas/

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670 Tauranga Road, RD 3
Matamata
3473

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