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Ellis secures top Savabeel filly
Te Akau supremo David Ellis has enjoyed a long and successful association with the progeny of Savabeel and it was no surprise that he signed for Waikato Stud’s headline act at Karaka this afternoon. Lot …
Read MoreOcean Park colt dream buy for Moody
A handsome son of Ocean Park with a top-quality pedigree to match was Waikato Stud’s leading light on Day 2 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale and not surprisingly he will be heading across …
Read MoreStud stalwart’s dominance continues
Savabeel’s champion qualities were again evident when he again provided Waikato Stud with its star turn during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. His headline act was offered late in the …
Read MoreTreble Trentham delight for WS
Mazzolino crowned a magical day at Trentham on Saturday afternoon for Waikato Stud when she produced a commanding performance to claim top honours in the G3 Desert Gold S. On the eve of the presenting …
Read MoreTHE CORNER WITH GARRY CHITTICK
We are this week heading towards our annual life blood, the NZB Yearling Sales. As breederswe at Waikato Stud offer for sale annually 80+ yearlings. Our domestic sale is of greatimportance, here we display the …
Read MoreSouthern trip on filly’s radar
A trip to the South Island in search of black type is on the cards for in-form three-year-old Boasting. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of the late Sacred Falls delivered a compelling argument for …
Read MoreBlinkered approach works wonders
The decision of trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott to make a gear addition with Neighbourhood had the desired outcome on their home track at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon. They elected to run the Waikato …
Read MoreTimely victory from Patriarca
Savabeel’s daughter Patriarca produced a whirlwind finish to break her maiden at Matamata on Wednesday and provide a further boost for a Karaka-bound relative. The Mark Walker-trained mare appreciated the step up to 1600 metres …
Read MoreKaraka stage set for Super Seth
High-profile rookie stallion Super Seth will be strongly represented at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale and his first-crop representative are sure to be keenly sought after. The Waikato Stud resident, a son of Dundeel, …
Read MoreBoost for Karaka-bound Tivaci youngster
A colt in Waikato Stud’s draft at the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale was handed a timely pedigree update at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon. Lot 5, a son of Tivaci and his half-sister Zee …
Read MoreStud graduate stars at Te Rapa
Andalus relished a step up in distance at Te Rapa on Wednesday afternoon to break his maiden and suggest he can challenge for high honours over a Classic trip. The son of Almanzor had previously …
Read MoreTivaci’s son strikes early
Tivaci three-year-old Laggan hasn’t wasted any time in opening his winning account following a tidy victory over 1400 metres at Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon. The Waikato Stud graduate had finished a handy sixth in his …
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