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The Corner with Garry Chittick
You will be surprised at Mary’s and my hospitality on New Year’s Eve. We were certainly surprised when at 9pm we wandered home to these unwanted guests. As darkness crept in towards midnight, this group …
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The Mighty Spar posts deserved victory
The Mighty Spar hasn’t had much luck this preparation before the son of Savabeel turned his fortunes around at Otaki on Thursday afternoon. Trained by Jamie Richards, the Waikato Stud-bred and sold four-year-old settled three …
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Princely Savabeel colt lights up Gold Coast ring
All expectations were surpassed when Waikato Stud’s faultless son of Savabeel realised A$950,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Wednesday afternoon. The colt was offered by the Matamata nursery through Royston and …
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Almanzor colt popular on Gold Coast
A Waikato Stud bred son of Almanzor from one of the Matamata nursery’s leading families attracted widespread interest when offered during the opening session of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Presented as Lot …
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Happy days at Sha Tin
Well-related 4-year-old Happy Daily has taken another winning step in Hong Kong following further success at Sha Tin. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of Pins has been racing particularly well this campaign andposted three …
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Extra trip ideal for Tivaci filly
A step up in distance was all the well-related Tivaci filly Single Tail needed at Mornington this afternoon to post the first winning strike of her fledgling career. Previously placed three times from a handful …
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Brave weight-carrying display at Awapuni
Waikato Stud shared in the gallant victory of Stumpy on Saturday afternoon at Awapuni where the evergreen performer gave weight and a beating to his open handicap rivals over 1100 metres. The eight-year-old son of …
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Widespread New Year’s Day success
Waikato Stud graduates were quickly out of the blocks in 2022 with New Year’s Day victories across three countries. On the domestic front, Tivaci’s undefeated daughter Wolverine claimed the G2 Eclipse S. at Ellersliewhere the …
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Bright future tipped for Sacred Falls mare
Go Racing principal Albert Bosma is confident he has a stakes winner in waiting with the well-related mare Waimoku Falls. He purchased the daughter of Sacred Falls out of Waikato Stud’s draft at the 2019 …
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Sacred Falls’ flashy son strikes again
Oceanic Flash continued his rise through the Sydney staying ranks with another determined displayto score on the Kensington track at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The son of Sacred Falls has been in outstanding touch through …
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Wolverine heads to Karaka Million with perfect record
Wolverine lost her unbeaten record by the barest of margins in the G2 Eclipse S. at Ellerslie on Saturday afternoon, but was handed it back following an inquiry that reversed her nose defeat. The Waikato …
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Apprentice saves best for the Valley
Trainer Andrea Leek was full of admiration for rider Thomas Stockdale after he rated Saving to perfection to lead all the way over 3000 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday evening. The Pakenham-based horsewoman was …
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