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The Corner with Garry Chittick
From the cancellation of Te Rapa on Saturday to Via Sistina’s two-length record-breaking performance in the Cox Plate – purchased for $10,000 as a yearling and then 2.7 million guineas as a mare – to VRC Carnival week, Garry’s covering it all – enjoy!
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Tuxedo makes dream start
Tivaci three-year-old Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown) debuted impressively at Te Aroha, winning over 1400 meters under jockey Joe Doyle. Bred by Waikato Stud, Tuxedo’s strong pedigree includes ties to G1 sire Starcraft. His trainer, Colm Murray, notes his potential for progression with distance, marking an exciting start to his career.
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Savabeel 3YO posts perfect Guineas trial
Savaglee (ex Glee) wins a second Group 2 this month taking the Gr.2 James & Annie Sartern Memorial Stakes for Pam Gerard an The Oaks Stud who purchsed the three-year-old colt by Savabeel from WS.
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Tivaci WSNZBred winner for Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald
Jockey Beau Mertens is optimistic about Tango Queen’s future after guiding the three-year-old to her first victory over 1400m at Sale. Trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, the Waikato Stud-bred daughter of Tivaci showed impressive form, with Mertens believing she can progress further through the grades in Victoria.
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Tivaci Ready to Run grad wins at Ellerslie
Tivaci’s son, Popsagoosey (ex Comon Courtesy) gets up at Ellerslie. A Ready to Run Sale graduate himself, Tivaci is represented by three at the upcoming Ready to Run Sale including Waikato’s Lot 252 being offered on Thursday, 21 November.
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Sought After a perfect Kiwi slot fit for Waikato Stud
Waikato Stud has selected their homebred, Sought After, trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, to represent them in the inaugural NZB Kiwi, a $3.5 million race for three-year-olds at Ellerslie on March 8.
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Farm yarns: Mark Chittick
It was lovely to get off the farm for an incredible weekend at The Everest in Randwick. Despite I Wish I Win not performing his best, the day was phenomenal, with an amazing crowd and great racing. Back on the farm, the stallions are thriving, and spring is going brilliantly!
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
The thrill of racing can be unpredictable, like Bantam Rooster one day, Feather Duster the next. Last week, I Wish I Win’s run in the Everest was a mystery, despite perfect preparation. Even the best horses have off days, and without answers, all we can do is wonder.
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From track to trail: Savabeel’s Kal El walks Australia
Kal El, a versatile off-the-track thoroughbred sired by Savabeel, is part of an epic trek across Australia. Alongside his rider, Stephanie, he’s navigating over 5,300 kilometers, showcasing the endurance and adaptability of Savabeel’s bloodline. This journey highlights the incredible bond between horse and rider, covering rugged landscapes with determination.
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Break for Savabeel’s top sprinting son
I Wish I Win to spell following a below-par performance in The TAB Everest.
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Another winning cheque for Overdrawn
Overdrawn, who is part-owned by Waikato Stud, purred along in the trail under Matt Cartwright and once into the clear he was too good in the run home at Ellerslie on Saturday.
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Missoni makes her mark
Ocean Park’s daughter Missoni (ex Fashionably) turned her form around in fine style at Wingatui on Friday afternoon with a determined performance to score over 1600 metres. The Robert Dennis-trained four-year-old had been successful on …
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