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O’Reilly’s sons dominant at Flemington
The late O’Reilly gained further posthumous honours at Flemington today when his sons Grunt and Brutal played starring roles. The former put away a top-class line-up in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes while Brutal remained …
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Wings airborne at Ruakaka
A bright future lies ahead of the Rock ‘n’ Pop three-year-old Wings, who impressively shed his maiden tag this afternoon. The gelding was in or near the lead all the way at Ruakaka before he …
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Staff Profile | Jasmine Robertson
She started her career in a yearling yard and foaling unit and has led yearlings at sales all over the world. Meet Waikato Stud’s Marketing Manager Jasmine Robertson. Q What does a normal day for …
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Tivaci foal photo competition
Waikato Stud are giving breeders with foals of Group One-winning stallion Tivaci a chance to win a prize pack worth more than $20,000. All owners are eligible to enter their youngsters through Waikato Stud’s website HERE …
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Garry’s Corner – 14 September
Occasionally we all need reminding of the past, my good mate de Lore needs a gentle reminder, his once again topical article in the Informant suggests a dereliction of duty by those responsible for racing …
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Mark’s Mail – 14 September
There is a massive day of racing to look forward to on both sides of the Tasman tomorrow and there are a stack of Waikato Stud sired runners worth following. Good luck to Rupert Legh …
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Stakes winning Kiwi lands in Sydney
Stakes winning filly Santa Catarina has arrived in Sydney ahead of a tilt at Saturday’s Gr.2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The Stephen Marsh-trained daughter of Savabeel was a last-start runner-up at Taupo when …
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The Inquiry with Steve Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be best known for coaching the world’s greatest rugby team but his passion for racing and a decision to purchase a share in a promising racehorse who now goes …
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Smart effort by Sacred Falls colt
A well-related Sacred Falls youngster impressed in his first trial outing at Ashburton today. Trained by Lance Robinson, the two-year-old won his 600 metre heart under Jacob Lowry. He is out of the Unbridled’s Song …
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Early strike for promising gallopers
Waikato Stud had the winning say in the new season’s first two-year-old race at Wanganui this afternoon. Farm graduate Sai Fah showed his will to win when he rallied strongly to claim top honours. The …
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Peaceful all class in Wanganui feature
The powerful Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman stable were back doing what they do best at Wanganui on Saturday when they produced progressive filly Peaceful to win the Listed The O’Leary’s Fillies Stakes (1200m). Fresh …
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Garry’s Corner – 7 September
Time to reflect. I have spent the weekend reading the Messara Report. He and his associates have put together yet another comprehensive document on how they perceive our industry. What’s different, well 1965 it was …
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