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Exciting colt unveiled at Hawkesbury
Jedibeel made the perfect start to his career on Tuesday afternoon when the colt produced a stirring performance at Hawkesbury. Trained on the course by Brad Widdup, the son of Savabeel sat three wide from …
Read MoreSavabeel’s son on target again
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Savvy Sovereign produced a tenacious effort over 1200 metres at Warrnambool on Monday afternoon to further his record. The Waikato Stud graduate was into stride quickly to sit in …
Read MoreStar opening to Cup Day
Auckland Cup Day was away to a fast start for Waikato Stud with homebred Lincoln Star claiming the opening event at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon. The seasoned stayer made his trip north from Lisa Latta’s …
Read MoreLegend back to his best
The well-related Savvy Legend bounced back to his best with victory at Kembla Grange this afternoon. The Les Bridge-trained son of Savabeel won for the fourth time in his career when successful over 1600 metres …
Read MoreWS-bred Derby runner-up heading to Sydney
Andalus will head across the Tasman next month after nearly pulling off a massive 100-1 upset in the G1 New Zealand Derby at Te Rapa. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of Almanzor fell a …
Read MoreExtra distance key to Esky
Esky showed his staying potential at Hawkesbury on Saturday afternoon when the three-year-old made a successful middle-distance debut. The well-related Waikato Stud graduate had placed in three of his previous seven appearances and relished the …
Read MorePicture perfect at Te Rapa
Black type success is the top priority for the talented Savabeel mare Fashion Shoot. The five-year-old is a genuine type and capped off a run of three minor placings with a barnstorming run from off …
Read MoreDragon Queen claims the honours in the Lisa Chittick Plate
Group Two winner Dragon Queen (5 m Sweynesse – Happy Endings, by Tavistock) put her hand up for Australian assignments after winning the $40,000 Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) on Saturday at Matamata. Defending her title …
Read MoreTivaci’s son romps home
The Joseph Pride-trained The Replicant is rarely far from the action and he capped off a fine run of recent form with a runaway success at Newcastle on Saturday. The Waikato Stud-bred son of Tivaci …
Read MoreSavabeel filly coasts to victory
Black type performer Skew Wiff showed her class on her home track on Saturday when she cruised to victory over 1200 metres. Trained at Matamata by Mark Walker, the Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of …
Read MoreSavabeel mare doubles up
Summerbeel continued her hot form this preparation with a commanding performance at MooneeValley on Friday evening. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained daughter of Savabeel was a gallant winner on the Kensington track at Randwick …
Read MoreWaikato Stud & Kaha Nui Farm – Cyclone Donation
Following the devastation left by Cyclone Gabrielle, Waikato Stud principals Mark and Pippa Chittick, alongside Kaha Nui Farm’s Nick and Nicky White, have taken the initiative to donate in aid of the flood-ravaged areas through …
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