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25 May 2022

Savabeel’s son back in top form

Witsabouthim returned to winning ways at Sale on Wednesday afternoon when he handled a rise in distance to 2200 metres with aplomb to add to his record. The son of Savabeel won two of his …

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Tofane
24 May 2022

Tofane lights up sale ring

As expected, Tofane proved to be one of the star lots on the opening day of the 2022 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale when the Ocean Park six-year-old realised AU$3.1 million on the Gold Coast. …

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23 May 2022

The corner with Garry Chittick

I have been invited to the 150th Jubilee Dinner of the Masterton Racing Club. The Wairarapa Racing Club was formed two years later. It says a lot about our rural community and their enjoyment of …

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21 May 2022

Task not beyond Ocean Park’s son

Progressive short course performer Ocean Beyond produced a superb performance on Saturday afternoon to down a competitive line-up in the Listed Straight Six over 1200 metres at Flemington. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of …

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21 May 2022

Wewillrock an exciting prospect

Wewillrock proved a class above his age group opposition at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon with an effortless victory over 1100 metres to close his three-year-old campaign. Part-owned by Mark Chittick, the talented son of …

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18 May 2022

Savvy Legend mows rivals down

A powerhouse finish saw Savvy Legend back in winning form on the Kensington track at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon. The son of Savabeel was unplaced when opening his current campaign, but showed the benefit of …

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14 May 2022

Special day for Savabeel filly

Victory bells rang for Newley Wed at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon when the well-bred filly carried Waikato Stud’s familiar silks to a hollow victory over 1200 metres. A member of one of the Matamata farm’s …

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14 May 2022

Stud in sync with leading rider

Waikato Stud played a major role in jockey Michael McNab hitting a memorable milestone at Rotorua this afternoon. Homebred and sold Savabeel filly Synchronize provided the Cambridge rider with his 100th winner of the season …

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13 May 2022

Mighty effort from Savabeel 4YO

Savabeel’s son The Mighty Spar was good enough to get himself out of trouble at Matamata on Friday afternoon to justify his warm favouritism. The Mark Walker-trained 4-year-old was stepping up to a middle distance …

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11 May 2022

The Corner with Garry Chittick

I have just returned from a drive around the Stud. This still gives me great pleasure, and so it should. In this modern day and with technology, every horse on the property can be identified …

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7 May 2022

Milford strikes again at Caulfield

Multiple stakes winner Milford continued his impressive run of form in Melbourne with further success at Caulfield this afternoon. The Waikato Stud graduate claimed top honours in the G3 Easter Cup last month and a …

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7 May 2022

Knew It continuing winning roll

Knew It is a valuable member of the Waikato Stud broodmare band following the starring role played by her two-year-old daughter Wolverine this season. By the late O’Reilly, the well-related Knew It enjoyed further success …

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