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Zion thriving in new environment
The Waikato Stud-bred and sold Zion has found a happy home with Flemington trainer Nick Ryan. The son of Rubick had performed well in his two of first three lead-up outings from his new quarters …
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Savabeel 3YO returns in style
Major Beel overcame a torrid run under a big weight to return in a blaze of glory over 1300 metres at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. It was the Savabeel three-year-old’s first run since he finished …
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Summerbeel back to top form
The benefit of a first-up run and a step up in distance brought about the desired result from Summerbeel at Randwick on Friday evening. The Savabeel mare had finished fifth when resuming over a sprint …
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Super Book 1 sale for Seth
Waikato Stud’s Super Seth was afforded a royal welcome during the opening three sessions of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The ultra-popular son of Dundeel finished Book 1 as the second leading first-season sire …
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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 …
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Ocean 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 …
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Stud 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 …
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Treble 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 …
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THE 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 …
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Southern 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 …
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Blinkered 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 …
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Timely 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 …
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