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13 February 2016

Garry chittick inducted into hall of fame

Garry Chittick’s immense contribution to the New Zealand breeding and racing industries has been further acknowledged. Already a five-time winner of the Breeder of the Year and a recipient of the Outstanding Contribution To Racing …

13 February 2016

Colt fuels Group One hopes

A WS home-bred continues to make timely progress under the guidance of champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller. The Gr 1 Australian Derby nominee Multifacets posted his second win from a handful of starts at Canterbury …

12 February 2016

Wyong Trial for Lucia Valentina

Racing & Sports write: Classy mare Lucia Valentina’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes mission is up and running with the Newcastle-trained mare to contest a barrier trial at Wyong next Wednesday. Trainer Kris Lees is delighted with …

12 February 2016

Howell praying for luck for Soriano swansong

Denise Howell has one final wish for Savabeel mare Soriano’s swansong race – a little luck. Howell bred and races the dual Group One-winning Savabeel mare, who shoots for back-to-back wins in the Gr.1 Herbie …

9 February 2016

Good ground vital for Derby-bound colt

The path to a Group One goal has to be a firm one for What’s The Story to show he can stand tall against the best of his age group. The Savabeel colt’s road to …

1 February 2016

Aerovelocity answers pre-race doubts with dashing display

Relief was an over-riding emotion for expatriate New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan following the successful comeback of his outstanding Kiwi-bred sprinter Aerovelocity (Pins). He was on edge before Sunday night’s Gr.1 Centenary Cup Sprint at …

31 January 2016

Best yet to come from snowdrop

Progressive four-year-old Snowdrop will be ready for the big time in 12 months, according to trainer Tony Pike. The WS-owned and trained daughter of Pins continued her march through the grades at Trentham this afternoon …

31 January 2016

Ocean park causes more waves

WS again set a strong early pace on the closing day of the Select Sale at Karaka, courtesy of a smart son of Ocean Park. The colt was the farm’s first offering and was snapped …

31 January 2016

Savabeel leads the way again

A Savabeel colt produced a special moment for a Karaka stalwart when he realised $775,000 on day two of the Premier Sale. The good-looker was secured by Ultra Thoroughbreds’ Toby Koenig. The youngster was presented …

31 January 2016

Rock ‘N’ Pop colt sells well

Rock ‘N’ Pop made his presence felt at Karaka with his grey colt proving hugely popular. The WS-offered son of Vanilla Sky made $210,000 to the bid of Victoria’s Cloud 9 Thoroughbreds/CB Thoroughbreds. The youngster’s …

31 January 2016

Waikato Stud set a record-breaking pace

WS outdid themselves at Karaka this afternoon when their Savabeel colt hit a record mark. The top-quality youngster walked out of the ring with a $775,000 price tag on his head to become the highest-priced …

31 January 2016

Freshman stallion continues to impress

Rock ‘n’ Pop again played a starring role for Waikato Stud on the second day of the Select Sale at Karaka. His son out of the winning Tale Of The Cat mare Fairy Tale led …