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Ocean Park mare strikes again
Ocean’s Thirteen continues to build a tidy record and she claimed her sixth victory in fine style on Thursday evening at Pakenham. The 5-year-old daughter of Ocean Park settled back in the field last night …
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WS enjoys another outstanding Karaka Sale
Waikato Stud has reclaimed the Leading Vendor by Aggregate title, with the premier Matamata nursery selling 39 yearlings in the premier session for a healthy $7.86 million return. Tony Fung Investments was a major contributor …
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Buyers chasing Ardrossan’s progeny
Ardrossan continues to make a fine impression on the buying bench at Karaka with a trio of his sons starring during Friday’s Book 2 trade of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Waikato Stud’s young …
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The corner with Garry Chittick
I was privileged twenty years ago to be asked to Chair the NZ Racing Board. Some would have you believe the role is the poisoned chalice, but, as with all things in life, if you …
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Further success for stand-out broodmare
The unraced Pins mare Eudora has found her niche in the breeding barn and has become a valuable member of Waikato Stud’s broodmare band. All four of her foals to race have been successful following …
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WS dominates Book 1 at Karaka
Repetition comes easily to Waikato Stud and once again the thoroughbred powerhouse is the leading Book 1 vendor at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The premier Matamata nursery reclaimed the Leading Vendor by Aggregate …
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Well-bred Ideal lives up to name
Waikato Stud was a dominant force at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Sale Karaka and the Matamata operation also celebrated racetrack success this afternoon. The nursery and its co-breeder, part-owner and trainer Allan Sharrock had …
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Ardrossan’s Book 1 youngsters popular
Stallion newcomer Ardrossan significantly boosted his profile during the Book 1 session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka where his first representatives were warmly received. The buying bench was keen on the …
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Another strong day at Karaka for WS
The seven-figure sale of Mo’unga’s brother on the opening day was always going to be a hard act for Waikato Stud to follow, but the Matamata farm still enjoyed a strong day of trade at …
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Potent buying duo secure three lots
A close relation of two multiple Group 1 winners is on her way to Sydney after champion trainer Chris Waller and Guy Mulcaster went to $220,000 to secure Waikato Stud’s daughter of Ocean Park on …
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Stunning result as Mo’unga’s brother makes seven figures
A brother to the multiple Group 1 winner Mo’unga was widely tipped to be a star offering for breeder Waikato Stud on the opening day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale and the handsome …
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Strong Karaka start for young resident sires
Young Waikato Stud stallions Tivaci and Ardrossan made their presence felt on the opening day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Tivaci has made an exciting start to his career as the sire of …
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