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WS enjoys another bumper Book 1 sale
Premier Waikato nursery Waikato Stud has again ended the Book 1 session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale as the leading vendor by aggregate. A multiple winner of the title, the Matamata farm claimed …
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Champion qualities to fore once again
Savabeel’s undiminishing popularity continued through Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Progeny of Waikato Stud’s multiple champion stallion were top end targets for a strong domestic and international bench and on Day …
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Headline act bound for Hong Kong
Pre-auction expectations were high for a son of Savabeel with the looks to compliment his pedigree and Waikato Stud wasn’t disappointed as Lot 409 left the ring on the second day of trade at Karaka. …
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Super Seth stars at Karaka
A son of Waikato Stud stallion Super Seth lit up the Karaka ring on Sunday when he sold to Hong Kong interests for $700,000 during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. …
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Kinloch continues winning roll
The well-travelled Kinloch remained unbeaten this preparation after claiming top honours in Saturday’s Listed Sunshine Coast Cup over 1400 metres. Part-owned by Waikato Stud, the Kris Lees-trained son of I Am Invincible had successfully resumed …
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Savabeel’s son bounces back in style
Sir Albert enjoyed a deserved change of fortune on his home track on Saturday afternoon. Trained at Riccarton by Terri Rae, the Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel had been unplaced in last weekend’s Remutaka Classic …
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Another winning strike for brave Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood is making the most of his chances after overcoming a major setback as a younger horse. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced son of Pins suffered a badly broken shoulder as a yearling and a …
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Pot of gold beckons Rudyard
Rudyard earned a return to Ellerslie for a crack at a six-figure prize with a dominant winning performance in the closing event at a return to northern headquarters on Sunday afternoon. The four-year-old turned his …
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Bella provides winning boost
Bella Tivaci provided a pedigree update for her younger brother when she was successful over 1800 metres at the Sunshine Coast. The four-year-old was bred by Waikato Stud who will offer her sibling as Lot …
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TIVACI FILLY HOLDS CENTRE STAGE
A daughter of Tivaci from a premier Waikato Stud family was the headline act for the farm on Day Four of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The filly was offered as Lot 904 …
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Seth makes mark at Gold Coast
Waikato Stud’s final offering by Super Seth on the third day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale ended a successful auction for the farm’s resident stallion. The Matamata nursery presented a trio of …
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Ellis secures pair of quality Savabeel fillies
Ardent Savabeel admirer David Ellis added another brace of fillies by the champion sire to his collection on the second day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale on Wednesday afternoon. The Te Akau …
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