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About Us

Maluka Thoroughbreds was founded by Luke and Mags Anderson who have a wealth of thoroughbred knowledge gained during their years spent in management at premier Australasian studs, predominantly Sir Patrick Hogan’s famed Cambridge Stud and Graeme Rogerson’s Dormello Stud.

The Farm

Luke grew up in Melbourne and spent a lot of his youth at the races with his father and decided a career working with thoroughbreds beckoned. After being awarded the NMIT Diploma in Horse Studies Scholarship in 2002, Luke took up a position at Cambridge Stud.

Sir Patrick offered Luke a permanent position after his initial employment period. Luke’s time at Cambridge was spent mostly working with the yearlings.

After his time at Cambridge, Luke went on to manage stallions at two commercial thoroughbred farms in NZ before accepting the role of Stud Manager at Dormello Stud.

 

Mags first sat on a horse when she was four years old. She spent her younger days at Pony Club, schooling young horses and riding trackwork before her first yearling preparation in the Waikato whilst on the summer break from university.

Having prepared yearlings at various Waikato farms and a time riding breakers for Dean Hawthorne’s Anzac Lodge, Mags accepted a position at Cambridge Stud. For the best part of a decade, Mags held the title of Yearling Manager preparing bluebloods including many sale toppers and black type performers.

The Farm

 

Following their time at Cambridge Stud, Luke and Mags were married and had two boys whilst Luke managed Dormello Stud and Mags the yearlings.

Luke and Mags relocated from their farm in Avenel in Victoria, to Breeder's Farm near Romsey, which was previously home to Spendthrift Australia.

Yearling Sale Highlights

Don Eduardo – sold for $3.6mill (sale topper) (AJC Derby, Gr.1, sire)
Shower Of Roses – sold for 1.2mill (sale topper) (STC Arrowfield, Gr.1)
Vengeance of Rain (HK Derby, Gr.1, Dubai Sheema Classic, Gr.1, HK Horse of the Year)
Maldivian (Cox Plate, Gr.1, Yalumba Stakes, Gr.1)
Fiumicino (AJC Derby, Gr.1, STC BMW Cup, Gr.1)
Viking Ruler – sold for $1.5 mill (sale topper) (Spring Champion, Gr.1)
Packing Winner (HK Chater Cup, Gr.1), St Reims – sold for $1 mill (NZ Derby, Gr.1, Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, sire)
Keeninsky (NZ Sires Produce, Gr.1, NZ Telegraph, Gr.1, sire)
Shootoff (Queensland Derby, Gr.1)

Testimonials

  • Sir Patrick Hogan

    Testimonials

    “Luke and Mags Anderson have developed a reputation for outstanding horsemanship.

    It is my pleasure to personally recommend Luke and Mags and their operation at Maluka Thoroughbreds, Breeders Farm, for all your agistment and sales preparation needs.”

    - Sir Patrick Hogan

       owner, Cambridge Stud

  • Mark Chittick

    Testimonials

    “Without question, they are a couple who have forged a great reputation for raising young stock. The weanlings were well grown with good condition and conformation. This continued all the way through to the yearling sales as the draft looked in fantastic order.

    I’ve seen Mags’ outstanding work at the Karaka yearling sales for almost two decades. Her presentation of yearlings is first class.”

    - Mark Chittick

       owner, Waikato Stud

  • Graeme Rogerson

    Testimonials

    “We have found with the way Luke and Mags manage young stock, the horses are very sound and raised to have every chance at fulfilling their potential on the racetrack. Nothing is left to chance and all horses are dealt with in the safest possible care.”

    - Graeme Rogerson

       Champion Trainer

Contact

Please contact Maluka Thoroughbreds for more information.

Breeders Farm
451 Mount Eliza Road, Kerrie VIC. 3434

p.  03 5421 5600 (Office)
m. 0428 220 777 (Luke)
m. 0428 459 544 (Mags)

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