News

9 August 2018

Lofty Spring targets for Ocean Emperor

Ocean Emperor has freshened since his Singapore mission and is taking positive steps toward a return to racing in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings. The son of Zabeel was taken to Singapore for …

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4 August 2018

Ocean Park opens new season in style

The progeny of Waikato Stud resident Ocean Park have made a flying start to the new season. The Thorn Park stallion produced winners in three states across the Tasman. Marina started the ball rolling on …

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3 August 2018

Ocean Park 4YO fires

Four-year-old gelding Waiheke made light work of his opposition when breaking maiden ranks over 1600m at Wyong on Friday. Trained by Chris Waller, the son of Ocean Park and Group One performer Eliza Blues relished …

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3 August 2018

Mark’s Mail – August 3

We’re still waiting patiently for our first foal to arrive and have been flat out this week with plenty of people through to see our stallions. We celebrated the end of another massive season this …

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3 August 2018

Waikato Stud’s outstanding season acknowledged

Another stellar season for Waikato Stud has them in leading contention for the Breeder of the Year Award. The Matamata nursery is one of four finalists with the winner to be announced at the NZTR …

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3 August 2018

Garry’s Corner – 3 August

I am not sure if it’s good or bad but the one thing for sure is the years go real quick in this racing game. They go a lot quicker if you are lucky enough …

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3 August 2018

Staff Profile – Bev Spriggens

This week we caught up with Night Foaling Unit Manager Bev Spriggens as she heads into her eighteenth foaling season with Waikato Stud. Q How and when did you get involved in the thoroughbred industry? …

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