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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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 MAach 2025. They produced 6 winners and seconds on the 9 race card.

Winning Wingatui Treble Includes Special Victory

A winning treble for White Robe Lodge on a big day of racing at Wingatui included one extra special victory.

Trainers Brian and Shane Anderton produced Patraine (Almanzor-Notable-Danzighill), Mayor Of Norwood (Ghibellines-Gallant Babe-Gallant Guru) and Cherryville (Ghibellines-Cherry Creek-Monashee Mountain) for impressive wins on Saturday.

Patraine is bred and raced by Brian and Hec Anderton and named after their wives, the late Lorraine Anderton and Pat Anderton.

Brian was thrilled to be able to share in a special win with his brother at the track they have both had outstanding success at.

“Hec and I bred the horse and race it together and she is named her after Lorraine and Pat, it is very special to both of us,” Brian Anderton said.
“We have given this mare a bit of time and she has done a great job this time in.”
“Her first three runs were all good and she has improved with a bit of racing.”
“The 1600m suited her and even though she didn’t have a lot of luck, she was able to win quite impressively.”

Ancient Spirit Makes Outstanding Sales Debut

Ancient Spirit’s siring career took a massive leap forward with his outstanding results at the National Yearling Sales at Karaka.

The freshman sire added to White Robe Lodge’s rich legacy at Karaka when his four yearlings were sold at strong prices.

White Robe Lodge Principal Brian Anderton was delighted with the way the stud’s yearlings presented and he was just as delighted with his sire’s first sales results.

“The results at Karaka were great and long may they continue,” Anderton said.

“Ancient Spirit is a very well bred horse and he was a smart racehorse himself.”
“He has everything there to be a good sire and so far everything is looking very positive.”
“He leaves a good type and he stamps his foals.”
“He obviously impressed some good judges and it was great to see the yearlings go to good homes for good prices.”

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

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