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Jim Gibbs a man for all seasons
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant When everything you’ve done in racing has been a resounding success, it’s fair to assume there’s something more to it than luck. Hall of Famer Jim Gibbs, …
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Star performance at Waverley
Waikato Stud graduate Lincoln Star capped off a bright start to his career this afternoon with a breakthrough success at Waverley. The Lisa Latta-trained three-year-old had placed in four of his previous start before he …
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The 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud
As the 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud, it’s certainly a very rewarding time to reflect on what a great year it has been for the farm and our resident …
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Top southern debut from Pins mare
Smart sprinting mare Morse Code has made an instant impact from her new quarters. The Pins mare made her first appearance from Michael and Matthew Pitman’s stable on Saturday and the five-year-old posted a hollow …
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Waikato Stud’s service fees set for 2018
Waikato Stud has enjoyed another outstanding season with the progeny of their top-quality stallion roster again playing starring roles in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Heading the line-up is champion sire Savabeel, who …
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Garry’s Corner – 4 March
Well some things change, some things never change. As I attack my corner Patrick Hogan will be turning his corner, today is the day! Cambridge Stud is now securely in the hands of Brendan and …
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Johnson to ride Kiwi Oaks hope
Chris Johnson has been confirmed as Savvy Coup’s rider in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m). Co-trainer Michael Pitman said Hugh Bowman had been approached for the mount, but he has opted to partner the Chris …
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Early strike for Red Rover
The Waikato Stud-bred and raced Red Rover hasn’t taken long to make his presence felt in Sydney. A son of O’Reilly, he finished third on debut at Gosford last month and showed the benefit of …
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Rogers Re-joins Waikato Stud team
Leading New Zealand thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud has announced plans to grow their presence across the Tasman and in markets further afield. To that end, the Matamata farm has welcomed Jeremy Rogers back into the …
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