News

11 September 2018

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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10 September 2018

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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10 September 2018

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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8 September 2018

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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8 September 2018

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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7 September 2018

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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7 September 2018

Staff Profile | Luke Dee

He has represented New Zealand in the international show-jumping arena and his dad was a successful racehorse trainer. Meet Luke Dee, a member of our breeding/yearling team. Q What does a normal day for you involve? …

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7 September 2018

Mark’s Mail – 7 September

Catch up with Mark and Tivaci before they head off to the breeding barn. Click the video below to watch.  

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5 September 2018

Cox Plate potential for Savvy Coup

Riccarton conditioner Michael Pitman, who trains in partnership with his son Matthew, was over the moon with Savvy Coup’s fifth-placing in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) behind Melody Belle at Hastings on Saturday and he …

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3 September 2018

Stud stallions to fore as HK season opens

Waikato Stud stallions played starring roles when the new racing season opened in Hong Kong yesterday. Ocean Park, Savabeel and the late O’Reilly were all to the fore at Sha Tin. King Opie started the …

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1 September 2018

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son boosts cup hopes

The Lord Mayor staked his claim for higher spring honours with a smart victory at Randwick this afternoon. The Rock ‘n’ Pop four-year-old was second-up over 2000 metres and relished the extra distance. Trained by …

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1 September 2018

The Lord Mayor on way to Group 1 Metropolitan

The Lord Mayor has cemented his place as a spring carnival player for trainer Chris Waller with a benchmark victory at Randwick. Waller will now set him on a path to the Group One Metropolitan …

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