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30 July 2018

Savabeel sets the standard

It might seem like business as usual but closer examination of champion stallion Savabeel’s achievements from the past 12 months reveals just how good his season has been. Such is Savabeel’s record, expectation is that …

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30 July 2018

O’Reilly makes his presence felt in Ryder

It was only fitting that the final black type event of the New Zealand racing season was dominated by the late, great O’Reilly.   His grandson Atenartin won the Listed Ryder Stakes at Awapuni Racecourse …

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27 July 2018

Staff Profile – Emma Dench

The WS foaling unit will be bustling with activity in no time so, this week we caught up with Day Foaling Unit Manager Emma Dench to find out how she got involved in the Thoroughbred …

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26 July 2018

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s roll continues

The quaintly-named Horsey Horse Horse has continued an excellent season for the regally-bred Rock ‘n’ Pop. She credited the Waikato Stud-based stallion with his 15th individual winner when she struck at Matamata yesterday. Trained by …

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25 July 2018

Gold Ambition back to winning form

Rejuvenated Savabeel gelding Gold Ambition has bounced back to something like his old Group One form with a last-to-first win at Doomben. On a day when horses in the lead were suited, Gold Ambition ($5) …

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22 July 2018

Top mare nearing raceday return in Australia

Well performed mare Coldplay is coming to hand nicely in her new Sydney environment as she prepares for her last campaign on the track before commencing a breeding career. The four-time stakes winner, including twice …

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22 July 2018

Kaonic on Group One path

Chris Waller will follow a similar path followed by multiple Group One winner Boban with his impressive Randwick winner Kaonic. Waller said the talented son of Savabeel headed into his autumn three-year-old campaign as one …

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20 July 2018

Garry’s Corner – 20 July

Part One: I have no desire, nor any knowledge of John Messara’s report to attempt to preempt what direction he may believe is our best way forward. The current ongoing success of the NSW racing …

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19 July 2018

Deserved win for Ocean Park filly

Good things come to those who wait as Waikato Stud found to their delight at Hawke’s Bay this afternoon. Their well-related filly Pink Graffiti posted an overdue maiden victory over 1200m in the hands of Bridget …

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18 July 2018

Ocean Park 3YO stars at Warwick Farm

Star Of The Seas opened his campaign in the best possible style this afternoon with a dominant victory at Warwick Farm. The promising son of Waikato Stud’s Ocean Park was untroubled to post his first …

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14 July 2018

60 Seconds with Robert Wellwood

This week we caught up with fresh young talent Robert Wellwood who just last week, announced plans to join champion trainer Roger James in a training partnership. Q What is your favourite TV show? A  …

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14 July 2018

O’Reilly colt brutal on debut

The late O’Reilly made an early impact this afternoon at Caulfield where his son Brutal was a debut winner. The two-year-old created a strong impression when he posted a five-length victory. “He’s a nice horse,” …

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