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Pierina remains unbeaten in Australia
Savabeel filly continued the perfect start to her Australian career with further success at Gosford this afternoon. The three-year-old finished in the money in both her New Zealand starts for Stephen Marsh before she joined …
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Rocky High latest winner for Waikato Stud resident
Consistency was rewarded yesterday when Rocky High became the latest success story for Waikato Stud stallion Rock ‘n’ Pop. The three-year-old shed his maiden tag over 1400m on his home track at Albany, New South …
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Savabeel mare makes another big splash on the Gold Coast
Waikato Stud-bred Savabeel mare Diademe has proved to be a jewel both on and off the racetrack. She was initially sold at Karaka in 2010 to Scott Richardson for $50,000 and subsequently earned Group One …
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Bonny mare popular in the sale ring
The Waikato Stud-bred and sold Bonny O’Reilly was a sought-after lot at the Gold Coast today. She realised A$825,000 during the opening session of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. The well-performed daughter …
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Savabeel’s son top Derby prospect
Savabeel three-year-old Live And Free has boosted his Gr.1 Queensland Derby hopes in emphatic fashion. He is now the joint-favourite for the classic following an impressive victory at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. Trained by John …
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Honour in defeat for Ocean Park filly
Another Dollar’s bid for Group One glory in the Queensland Oaks came up agonisingly short at Doomben this evening. The daughter of Ocean Park went under by the barest of margins when nabbed on the …
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Double strike for Savabeel
Indrabeel and Shauquin credited Savabeel with a winning Australian double yesterday. The former was successful at Cranbourne while Shauquin struck at Werribee. Placed at her previous three appearances, Indrabeel broke through over a middle distance …
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Top Oaks prospects
An outstanding second season for Waikato Stud’s Ocean Park could get even better at Doomben on Saturday. The exciting young stallion will be represented in the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks by the talented filly Another Dollar. …
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Pedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey – Prospecting For Affinities
There were two Group 1 races held in Australia last weekend, and both winners demonstrated the well proven affinity between Fastnet Rock and Mr. Prospector. When Comin’ Through won the Gr.1 Doomben Cup, and Santa …
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Racing Minister miffed by reaction to budget tax relief
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant Racing Minister Winston Peters voiced his displeasure – albeit with a little mirth – at the vitriol displayed by the political minority in both the racing industry …
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Garry’s Corner – 25 May
Who gets what? I have had more time to digest, not that it took a lot, the Winston largesse to encourage more breeding. I really think the breeding industry should be at the back end …
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Owen Patrick bounces back
A modest showing from Owen Patrick when resuming earlier this month was forgiven at Hastings this afternoon. The Ocean Park three-year-old bounced back with a comprehensive victory at his fifth appearance. Under apprentice Sam Weatherley, …
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