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Well-bred filly strikes for stud
A grand-daughter of one of Waikato Stud’s finest mares has broken through for her first win in Australia. The Savabeel filly Acting was successful at just her second start at Echuca. She was unplaced on …
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Sweet treat from Savoury
The covers came off Savoury at Canterbury this afternoon and the Savabeel youngster didn’t disappoint. High-regaded by trainer Bjorn Baker, the colt ran out an impressive winner over 1100 metres at the first time of …
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Notable double for Rock ‘n’ Pop
Rock ‘n’ Pop continues to be a steady source of success for breeders and a trans-Tasman weekend double emphasised that. The Waikato Stud stallion enjoyed domestic success at New Plymouth on Saturday and in Queensland. …
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Mark’s Mail – 19 July, 2019
As we approach the end of July, it’s becoming increasingly evident that winter has really set in. We are enjoying a very mild winter here in Matamata this year and the farm is looking sensational …
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Garry’s Corner – 19 July, 2019
There must be more winter to come. Waikato Stud looks like the Autumn flush, a great colour with an abundance of quality grass. Our neighbors, dairy farmers are already in the midst of calving, I …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop mare has her day
Veuve Clicquot dug deep to post an overdue success at Hastings where she had to overcome a chequered passage. The Rock ‘n’ Pop mare was in trouble when hampered at the start, but she rallied …
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Walker chasing first Derby win with Savabeel gelding
Trainer Mark Walker is confident four-year-old Savabeel gelding Sacred Croix can provide him with an elusive Derby victory. The Raffles Racing-owned galloper is a leading contender for the S$1 million Singapore Derby (1800m) on Sunday …
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Leading Sires in Hong Kong
The 2018/2019 Hong Kong racing season concluded on Sunday and while newly crowned Horse of the Year Beauty Generation’s sire Road to Rock topped the leading sires list by earnings, the leading sires by winners …
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Grand start for Ocean Park filly
The well-related Quizzy Lizzy has added performance to her pedigree with a dream start to her career. The Ocean Park filly brought her smart trial form to the races on Wednesday with an impressive debut …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop 3YO breaks through early
Rainbow Thief has wasted no time in posting the first winning strike of his career in Australia. The son of Rock ‘n’ Pop recently won at Geelong at his second appearance for trainer Michael Moroney. …
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Another Dollar cashes in on change of tactics
A plan to use new tactics on the Waikato Stud graduate Another Dollar proved a winning move at Doomben on Saturday. None of her rivals were noted front-runners so the decision was made to go …
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Mark’s Mail – 12 July, 2019
Bula from Fiji! The family and I are enjoying an awesome holiday in Fiji this week. Its been a fantastic week which was of course headlined by Ocean Park hitting the 100 winners mark. He’s …
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