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30 September 2015

Savabeel colt shows classic qualities

Group One hopes are held for a son of Savabeel who made an impressive start to his career at Ruakaka this afternoon. Dominant debut winner What’s The Story has a nomination for the NZ 1000 …

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26 September 2015

Gr.1 Sire No Excuse Needed Passes Away

Waikato Stud is saddened to announce that Gr.1 sire No Excuse Needed passed away this afternoon after suffering a paddock accident. “No Excuse Needed was a sire who gave us some great thrills,” said Waikato …

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22 September 2015

Soriano booked for another Livamol date

Soriano is heading to Hastings for a third crack at the Livamol Classic. Plans for the mare to contest the weight-for-age feature on October 3 were not altered by the abandonment of the second day …

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21 September 2015

New Gr.1 programme for Kawi

Allan Sharrock’s dream of a Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown grand slam are gone, but three Group One tests still await Kawi. The New Plymouth trainer has already ruled out the Livamol Classic for his star …

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21 September 2015

Bassett set for 3YO feature

Group One hope Bassett made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. The son of Savabeel successfully returned from a break to defeat a hot line-up over 1100 metres. “He’s …

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18 September 2015

Fillies First Hunt for Gold in the Trail Stakes

Springing into action this Saturday is New Zealand Bloodstock’s Filly of the Year Series with the running of the $70,000 Group 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Stakes-winner Maritimo (NZ) will …

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18 September 2015

Petagna spring team ramps up

Wellington businessman Lib Petagna will cast his net far and wide this weekend in the pursuit of spring racing riches. Petagna has Lucia Valentina slated for the Gr.1 Colgate Optic White Stakes (1600m), formerly known …

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18 September 2015

Odds-on Kawi makes Sharrock uneasy

The horse is fine but the short odds worry Allan Sharrock heading into the Windsor Park Plate (1600m) with Kawi at Hastings on Saturday. The New Plymouth trainer admits to being “spooked’ by having an …

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17 September 2015

Hennessey has faith in Ocean Emperor

Gary Hennessy is pleased with the progress of talented galloper Ocean Emperor and is looking forward to stepping him out as the weather improves. “He’s just come back to the track this week, but he’s …

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15 September 2015

Taranaki target for Tie Me Down

Talented mare Tie Me Down moved a step closer to her spring targets with a jumpout win this week. The Awapuni galloper, who has won five of her eight starts, is scheduled to resume in …

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14 September 2015

Antonio Lombardo on target to defend Hastings crown

Veteran sprinter Antonio Lombardo showed he is on target to defend his Gr. 3 Linwood Park Stud Spring Sprint title at Hastings in October with a resounding victory at Ruakaka on the weekend. The now …

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14 September 2015

Celtic Tiger becomes O’Reilly’s 82nd Stakes Winner

Feature three-year-old spring staying races could be on the agenda for Celtic Tiger (NZ) became his late sire O’Reilly’s 82nd individual stakes winner when he upstaged his more fancied rivals in last Saturday’s Listed $100,000 …

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