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Bride celebrates another success
Kiss The Bride was back to winning ways at Randwick this afternoon for trainer Bjorn Baker with a dominant front-running performance. The Waikato Stud graduate was well-rated at the head of affairs by Nash Rawiller …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Hi you four. I thought today I might dissect the achievements of probably NZ’s greatest sire to date. You will note I said probably, not because I doubt the accolade I have given him but …
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Bold return from Pins mare
Trainer Archie Alexander has played the waiting game with Bold Manner and connections were this afternoon rewarded at Bendigo where the 4-year-old was untroubled to successfully kick off her spring preparation. The Ballarat horseman has …
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Savabeel mare Ciccina at the double
Ciccina doubled her winning tally from a handful of appearances when she scored with plenty of authority at Coffs Harbour on Sunday afternoon. The Savabeel 4-year-old came from off the pace with a booming finish …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Regretfully, last week’s Corner was lost in transmission. So at the risk of one of the two of you having read it, some of this week may appear a touch repetitive. My concern was the …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Well, to Corner or not to Corner? I was about to have a week off but a response from South Africa and West Queensland confirmed my ratings were on the increase. From two to four, …
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Tivaci filly retains unbeaten record
Tivaci’s exciting daughter Never Been Kissed retained her perfect record with further success over 1300 metres this afternoon at Newcastle. The Waikato Stud-bred and owned 3-year-old was a smart debut winner at Hawkesbury last month …
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Talented Khufu breaks through
Waikato Stud and partners celebrated success with the highly-regarded Khufu at Hawera. The colt is trained by Tony Pike, who went to $150,000 to secure him out of Curraghmore’s draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National …
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No Forgetting this colt
Savabeel colt Forgot You looks sure to make his mark in black-type company, judging by his impressive winning run at Moonee Valley this afternoon. The Waikato Stud graduate settled back off a hot speed and …
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Another from the Tivaci draft excels on debut
Tivaci has started the new season off as he ended the last term with further success and another 3-year-old in Draft Day who promises to make his mark in much stronger company. The Waikato Stud …
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Giant casts tall winning shadow
Domestic racing resumed this afternoon and provided Sacred Giant with an opportunity at Ashburton to post a belated opening victory of his career. The strapping Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of Sacred Falls is now …
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Time best friend of Savabeel mare
Valentino’s On was a slow burner, but the Waikato Stud-bred and raced mare has caught fire this preparation. The daughter of Savabeel had Ballarat trainer Henry Dwyer wondering about her long-term future last season and …
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