Proven Thoroughbred Nursery for more than 55 years....

Training

The Training arm of the White Robe Lodge business trains both at home and at the Wingatui track in Mosgiel. It currently employs 10 staff with Brian and Shane overseeing the whole operation.

Stud

Currently standing:
Alflaila, Ancient Spirit and Ghibellines and Gallant Guru

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Smokin’ Romans Prevails In The Listed Warrnambool Cup

WRL bred Smokin’ Romans added yesterdays Listed Warrnambool Cup to his already impressive resume and took his Stake earnings to over 2.3 million AUD. Jockey Ben Melham rated the rising 8 year old beautifully in the lead and Smokin’ Romans carrying top weight of 59kg dug deep when he asked him too.

Ghibellines Progeny Shine In The Months Of March And April

Resident sire Ghibellines has sired 18 individual winners across Australia and New Zealand in the months of March and April.

Mayor Of Norwood Outclasses Rivals In Time Honoured Riverton Cup

The Brian and Shane Anderton trained gelding was ridden positively by Apprentice Donovan Cooper from the outset rated beautifully throughout. He showed a great turn of foot to win going away at the end of the 2147m.

Alflaila To Stand At White Robe Lodge

Quality European galloper Alflaila has been secured for stud duties by White Robe Lodge, introducing one of the world’s great sire-lines to New Zealand through his champion sire Dark Angel.
Bred and raced by the famed Shadwell operation, Alflaila’s racing career is defined by resilience, consistency, and elite-level talent, as evidenced by back-to-back victories in the fiercely competitive Gr.2 York Stakes (2100m), a race that has tested some of Europe’s best middle-distance horses.
A winner on debut as an early two-year-old over 1200m, Alflaila would train-on to showcase his class over the ensuing three seasons for trainer Owen Burrows.

Stella Day All Round For WRL On Their Home Track

A day to remember for WRL Trainers Brian and Shane Anderton at the Otago Racing Club run meeting at Wingatui, held 28th March 2025. They produced 6 winners and seconds on the 9 race card.

Welcome to White Robe Lodge

Established in 1956, the proven thoroughbred nursery White Robe Lodge has 300 acres situated at the northern end of the Taieri Plains and enjoys a unique climate, sheltered by the surrounding hills to the North and East.

After over 50 years in the thoroughbred business, we are proud to still be producing top class racehorses.

BJ has had a book printed about his life and the establishment of White Robe Lodge and the business. This is available to purchase from White Robe Lodge at $35 per copy + $5pp.

Phone 03 4895308 or email wrloffice@xtra.co.nz

Account Number for Book payment - 02 0938 0031318 000 ref BJ's Book

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BJ & LE ANDERTON 014 704 530904867 ANZ Surfers Paradise