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Ocean Park filly one to follow
A well-related Ocean Park filly has started her latest campaign in sizzling style with an effort that augurs well for her autumn preparation. With jockey Craig Williams in the Waikato Stud colours, Fabric came from …
Read MoreNice winning touch by top mare’s son
Final Touch was a race mare of the highest order for John and Karen Parsons with three Group One successes and numerous stakes placings. The daughter of Kashani has now made an impact in stage …
Read MoreSavabeel filly delivers firsts all round
On The White Turf’s breakthrough success held particular significance for one member of her large support crew. The filly is raced by a big syndicate and for Dave Stanley it was his first win as …
Read MorePins mare lands Riccarton feature
Genuine mare Residential has gone to another level with victory in today’s Gr.3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. With rider Robert Hannam sporting the Waikato Stud silks, she was sent straight to the front and …
Read MoreArrogant display nearly claims Group One
An outstanding effort from Ocean Park’s son Arrogant all but earned the colt a memorable Group One victory in today’s Rosehill Guineas. Sent over by Michael Moroney from his and Pam Gerard’s Matamata base, he …
Read MoreSavabeel colt wins in style
Hasabro looks set for a lucrative autumn campaign following an effortless victory at Tauranga this afternoon. While it was the son of Savabeel’s first success, the Waikato Stud graduate is highly-regarded by trainer Stephen McKee. …
Read MoreMark’s Mail – 22 March, 2019
Our stallions are all red hot with Savabeel leading the charge with his daughter Concert Hall becoming his latest Group winner and my old friend Pins was represented by Emily Margaret, who beat the boys …
Read MoreGrand day out for Ocean Park
Accordingly became the 80th individual winner for her sire Ocean Park at Donald where the stallion enjoyed a double strike. The 3-year-old was in the money at her first two appearances before she triumphed in …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 22 March, 2019
What a week, here we are as far South as one can live. To witness the senseless loss of life on Friday confirms no matter where and how safe we think we are one abhorrent …
Read MoreMonkey off his back
Monkey Shoulder is highly-regarded by trainer Allan Sharrock and it was easy to see why at New Plymouth today. The son of Savabeel placed at his first four starts before he was given his chance …
Read MorePatience key to Ocean Park’s son
The wait has been worthwhile for the connections of the Waikato Stud-bred four-year-old Master Park. The lightly-tried gelding has been treated patiently and he responded with his maiden success at Rotorua yesterday. Master Park made …
Read MoreSavabeel filly shares top honours
Savabeel’s daughter Queen Of Diamonds is the joint winner of the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year title. Despite finishing out of the money in Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks, she shared the …
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