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Change works wonders for Pins’ son
A change of scenery has been fast-tracked Torgersen’s return to top form. The WS-bred and sold son of Pins broke a lengthy drought when he was successful on the Gold Coast this afternoon. Trainer Chris …
Read MoreChittick children breed their first Thoroughbred
Carrying on the family breeding legacy, Charlotte, George, Harry & Charlie Chittick were ecstatic to welcome their very own foal last night. A beautiful, well-marked colt by Sacred Falls, he is out of Neversaynever who …
Read MoreDaughter of Ocean Park earmarked for Group 1 tilt
This was probably still considered an ‘off season’ three-year-old race but the way Ocean Jewel got the job done first-up over 1000 metres suggests she will more than measure up against stronger opposition in the …
Read MoreO’Reilly filly in line for Group One homecoming
Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani is giving serious thought to sending his Kiwi-bred filly Tigeen home for a Group One opportunity. He has the daughter of O’Reilly entered in the Gr.1 gavelhouse.com New Zealand 1000 Guineas …
Read MorePins progeny at the pinnacle of Australasian racing
Prominent galloper Sir Plush (Pins – Luxurious Lady, by Theatrical) exhibited a dominant performance when he took out the last on the card on De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose Day. Jumping out of barrier 10, …
Read MoreHighly-rated Savabeel colt duly delivers
Much was expected of the regally-bred Masque at Pukekohe this afternoon and the WS graduate fully lived up to expectations. The Graeme and Debbie-trained Savabeel colt is held in the highest regard and duly opened …
Read MoreSmart 3YO sinks Pakenham rivals
Promising filly Princess Titanic continued the encouraging start she has made to her career with success at Pakenham yesterday. She had collected two placings from her three previous appearances and broke her maiden in fine …
Read MoreSurf’s up for stud’s multiple Sydney winner
A change of environment is having the desired effect on the well-related Bullrush. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced half-brother by O’Reilly to the Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes winner Sports Illustrated has returned home from Sydney …
Read MoreSmart Pins mare warming toward more black type
Flamingo will be kept to her own grade in the immediate future before sterner tests are put to the talented daughter of Pins. The aptly-named mare created a good impression last season when she won …
Read MoreTivaci to Shuttle to English National Stud
New Zealand’s breeding industry has received a real feather in its cap with the news that Waikato Stud’s exciting new stallion Tivaci has been sought out for Northern Hemisphere shuttle duties by the iconic English …
Read MoreSavabeel Strikes First Black-Type Win for Season
Off the back of a staggering 19 stakes winners last season, Savabeel has wasted no time making his mark on 2017-18, with son Addictive Nature taking out the honours in this afternoon’s Gr.3 Ming Dynasty …
Read MoreTop savabeel colt heading overseas
Group One-winning colt Hall Of Fame has been purchased for a seven-figure sum by offshore interests. In a deal brokered by Brian Hedley Bloodstock and the Australian Bloodstock Agency’s Greg Zarra, the four-year-old son of …
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