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Savabeel Makes Presence Felt
WS stallion Savabeel was a major player on one of the biggest stages of the spring with three of his offspring featuring highly and led by his well-performed son Tullamore. He put up a mighty …
Read MoreMaggie delivers perfect excuse for Howard’s Karaka indulgence
Retired Wairoa farmer Howard Jones was in damage control mode when he arrived home from a Karaka mixed bloodstock sale in 2007 having spent more than $70,000 on four weanling fillies and a broodmare. Forgiveness …
Read MoreDanny Does It Again With A WS-Bred
Danny O’Brien’s eye for a WS prospect was again to the fore at Cranbourne yesterday when Muchos Respectos added to his winning record. The Flemington trainer’s polish was evident when he produced the son of …
Read MoreXcellent’s Half Seeking Black-Type Reward
Xcellent’s Pins half-brother Instructor seeks black-type reward of his own in the Listed Murray Bridge Gold Cup in South Australia tomorrow (Wed). Instructor has won on ten occasions and brings strong recent form into the …
Read MoreCollar Following Efficient Derby Path
The Lloyd Williams-owned O’Reilly gelding Collar steps out in the opening event at Caulfield tomorrow (Wed, 2:35pm NZ Time). It is the same race as what was won by his stablemate Efficient on the way …
Read MoreNo Excuse Needed for a Dozen
Waikato Stud sire No Excuse Needed notched a dozen Stakes Winners on Saturday. The battle for the 12th spot was valiantly fought out in the Listed Matamata Cup by No Excuse Maggie and Justanexcuse, with …
Read MoreMoment To Savour For Son Of Savabeel
Savour The Moment drew attention to his Matamata prospects with an impressive trial win and he didn’t disappoint connections today in his return to racing. The highly-regarded son of Savabeel defeated a competitive line-up …
Read MoreDating Completes Stunning Double For Stud
WS celebrated an outstanding day of racing with feature race victories at both North Island venues this afternoon. The Chittick family’s colours were carried to victory by Dating in the Gr 3 Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes …
Read MoreThis Weekend’s Winners
HORSE DAY BREEDING RACE WIN Boulevard Baron (NZ) 2006 Sun (G. by Savabeel-About Town) 1st Gosford RC Wamberal Beach Constructions H., A$14000 1100m earning A$9100 Kindred (NZ) 2008 Sun (F. by Pins-Kind Return) 1st Ashburton …
Read MoreSomepin Anypin Class Above Rivals
Somepin Anypin completed a cracking day for WS when he posted an effortless victory in the closing event at Rosehill. The freegoing chestnut son of Pins dashed straight to the front and he held a …
Read MoreWS Stallion Dominates Matamata Cup
WS stallion No Excuse Needed enjoyed a sterling result on his ‘home track’ today when he dominated the finish of the Listed Matamata Cup. His dashing grey daughter No Excuse Maggie triumphed in the 16000 …
Read MoreWS Stallions Produce Likely Duo
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson expects Villifye to make her mark in far stronger company off the back of her stylish maiden victory at Taupo this afternoon. The daughter of O’Reilly resumed from a four month …
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