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22 September 2018

Pins 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 …

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22 September 2018

Rock ‘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 …

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21 September 2018

A 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 …

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21 September 2018

Marks 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.

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21 September 2018

Staff 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 …

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21 September 2018

Garry’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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15 September 2018

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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15 September 2018

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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14 September 2018

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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14 September 2018

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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14 September 2018

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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14 September 2018

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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