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Saltcoats strikes stakes Gold at Wyong
Saltcoats added another line of black type to his record on Friday, 5 September stamping his class with victory in the Listed Wyong Gold Cup (2100m). The talented son of Ardrossan had signalled his intent …
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Street Artist returns with five-length statement
Super Seth’s son Street Artist returned in style at Mornington, dominating the 1000m dash under Mark Zahra. Bred by Waikato Stud, he looks a colt with plenty more to give.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
The concerns of our animal welfare advocates are of course, shared by all. I recently listened to a podcast where legitimate claims were made of examples none of us can be proud of. We currently …
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Strong female lines: the quiet architects of WS champions
Waikato Stud’s long-term focus on developing strong female families again paid dividends in 2024/25, producing three Group 1 winners and securing NZ Breeder of the Year honours for the 11th time.
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Ruska Roma gives Seth a double in Australia
From Munz’s silks to Finemore’s, Sunday was all about Super Seth – his progeny Ruska Roma and Strongside turning promise into polish, stamping another chapter in his fast-rising legacy.
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Strongside super second-up for O’Shea-Charlton
Strongside, the full brother to Gr.1 Randwick Guineas winner Linebacker, showed grit at Wyong over 1625m, edging out hot favourite Golden Century to secure a head victory for Ron Finemore.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
We live in a vastly different world to the world I was born into 80 years ago. Of course, I would not feel the effects of the political values of the time with any likelihood of understanding, perhaps for 30 years, and yet the environment in which my cousins and I were raised in has had an entrenched effect on our lives.
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Ocean Park sires Wednesday winner for Sargent
Ocean Park’s son Hooligan Tommy made it three wins on the bounce with an impressive first-up Randwick victory, further boosting the credentials of his sire, already responsible for four Group 1 winners.
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Stable Tours: O’Shea/Charlton have a lovely mix of proven and potential ahead of the spring
Written by Dane McLeod of The Thoroughbred Report
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Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate Day summary
Te Rapa put on a fantastic day of racing, with an eight-race card highlighted by the Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate. Congratulations to WTR CEO and our great friend Butch Castles, along with his team, for hosting such a successful raceday.
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Ardrossan’s sons deliver 1-2 punch at Te Rapa
It was all about Ardrossan at Te Rapa in Race 6 with his sons Mo Charaid and Sweetazme going 1-2 in the Ardrossan 1200 over 1200m on Saturday, 23 August.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
It is probably just as well The Corner’s readership is confined to the two of you. Generally, I use The Corner to make you consider, many times tongue-in-cheek, the issues that concern me. It’s important …
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