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Derby the pinnacle for Gray
Stephen Gray believes the Waikato Stud graduate Our Pinnacle can be a genuine Singapore Derby contender. He voiced his thoughts last evening after the son of Pins won at only his second start at Kranji. …
Read MoreStaff Profile | Sam McLeish
He has forged a successful career working with promising young racehorses and one of his memorable career moments includes strapping multiple Group One winner Atlantic Jewel. Meet Waikato Stud’s pre-training manager Sam McLeish. Q What …
Read MoreDeluxe performance from promising stayer
The step up to middle distanced racing is bringing out the best in the Waikato Stud graduate She’s Deluxe. The patiently handled four-year-old shed her maiden tag over 2200 metres at Pakenham this week at …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 28 September
I read this morning an article questioning the effective ownership of Fonterra, the dairy farmers are the end result beneficiaries of the efforts made on their behalf. The problem is the decisions and some instances …
Read MoreOcean Park hits a memorable milestone
Former New Zealand Horse of the Year Ocean Park has brought up his half-century. The Waikato Stud stallion produced his 50th individual winner yesterday when Ocean Essence struck at Mildura. Ocean Park has made his …
Read MoreBully Boy flexes his muscles again
Promising four-year-old Bully Boy furthered his record in style at Riccarton this afternoon. The progressive son of Rock ‘n’ Pop put his Rating 65 rivals to the sword, winning by a length and a quarter. …
Read MorePins filly claims major honours
Emily Margaret produced a gallant display to become the latest in a long line of black type winners for Pins. She made much of the running at Riccarton today and kicked on gallantly to win …
Read MoreRock ‘n’ Pop delivers a double
Progressive four-year-old The Lord Mayor capped off a trans-Tasman double for his sire with victory in the closing event at Rosehill today. The son of Waikato Stud’s exciting Rock ‘n’ Pop went back to back …
Read MoreA trip down memory Lane
With the running of the $200,000 Group 1 Windsor Park Plate at Hastings on Saturday, we are reminded of two outstanding horses to come off the farm – International Group 1 winner Starcraft and our …
Read MoreMarks Mail / The Inquiry – September 21
This week Mark is joined by Daniel Gangi, Sam Curwood and Ash Hardwick for some Q & A at Waikato Stud’s iconic entertainment area Game Gully. Click the video below to watch.
Read MoreStaff Profile | Mike Rennie
He is a familiar face within the thoroughbred industry and joined the Waikato Stud team on Tuesday. He has enjoyed an action-packed career and reckons he has a knack for DIY. Meet Mike Rennie, Waikato …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 21 September
By the time you get to read this Joe Walls and I will be in Melbourne having a quiet red in memory of one of the characters of the turf Nick Columb. You may ask …
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