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28 October 2019

Bright future tipped for Savabeel mare

The step up to 1600 metres brought the best out of Baby Face at Te Rapa where she posted her breakthrough victory. The patiently-handled Savabeel four-year-old came from back in the field with a determined …

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28 October 2019

Tiptronic back to winning ways

Tiptronic gained a much deserved and long overdue victory at Ellerslie where he triumphed in the open handicap. It was the Waikato Stud graduate’s third career win and first for nearly two years, although he …

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28 October 2019

Blueblood breaks maiden in Victoria

Well-related colt Banquo has struck the first winning blow of his career with victory yesterday afternoon at Sale. He is prepared at Flemington by Danby O’Brien for a syndicate that includes Waikato Stud. The three-year-old …

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25 October 2019

Garry’s Corner – 25 October 2019

As a result of solving the jigsaw puzzles last week, I think it’s time to move on. The important role RITA has to play in the near future requires all of our support, after all, …

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18 October 2019

Garry’s Corner – 18 October, 2019

I never thought I would spend time on the corner reflecting on the effect of jigsaws. But it seems the placement of the jigsaw pieces is the inhibiting factor in the immediate progress of our …

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14 October 2019

Savabeel 4YO books Caulfield Cup berth

Savabeel’s son The Chosen One has boosted his Gr.1 Caulfield Cup prospects with a strong return to winning form. The gifted four-year-old was third-up into Saturday’s Gr.2 Herbert Power Stakes and triumphed with authority. “I …

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14 October 2019

Tofane back to best

The Michael Moroney-trained Ocean Park mare Tofane made a blazing return to top form at Caulfield this afternoon. The four-year-old dashed home under rider Dwayne Dunn to win the G3 Bass Strait Beed Steaks Stakes. …

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11 October 2019

Garry’s Corner – 11 October, 2019

Hi you two, I must say when I first wrote a corner, I must have had a particular gripe to motivate me. So, you will understand when I say, to present something to you that’s …

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8 October 2019

Well-bred 4YO banks winning cheque

The royally-bred Final Savings showed his quality when he overcame adversity to triumph Saturday afternoon at Riccarton. Rider Kozzi Asano, sporting the Waikato Stud silks, was in trouble at barrier rise when the gelding blew …

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7 October 2019

West Wind remains unbeaten

West Wind has continued the dream start to her career in Victoria and now boasts a perfect record from two appearances. Bred by Waikato Stud, who remain in the ownership, she successfully debuted at Wangaratta …

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7 October 2019

Magic moment for Ocean Park

Ocean Park has deservedly made his presence felt on the big stage with a breakthrough Group One victory. His son Kolding produced the watershed moment when he reigned supreme in the famous Epsom Handicap at …

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3 October 2019

Garry’s Corner – 4 October, 2019

We are back… A quick turnaround from Sydney to the Hunter Valley and back home full of… I won’t say knowledge, but plenty of opinions. I am a little unusual in that I actually really …

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