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Five Trans-Tasman triumphs, a super week for Super Seth
Five Trans-Tasman winners this week and two Group 1 runners, Super Seth’s week could go from good to great.
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I Wish I Win’s Gr.1 Futurity effort sets stage for autumn campaign
I Wish I Win, affectionately known as ‘Wishy,’ impressed with a strong first-up performance in the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, setting up his next target – the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on 22 March. Trainer co-trainer Peter Moody remains flexible with autumn plans beyond the Ryder Stakes.
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Sethito delivers ahead of NZB Kiwi start
Super Seth’s smart daughter Sethito (ex Suavito) added a second Black-Type vicotry to her record taking the Listed Trevor Corallie Eagle Uncle Remus Stakes on Saturday ahead of her tilt at the inaugural NZB Kiwi.
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Super win as La Dorada adds Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes
In a dazzling repeat of her Karaka Million 2YO triumph, La Dorada (Super Seth x Gold Fever) secured another Group win, holding off To Cap It All to score by half a length. Now targeting the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes, she adds to Super Seth’s growing tally of elite performers.
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Waikato Stud yearlings shine at Inglis Classic
Waikato Stud’s select draft shone at the Inglis Classic, with seven yearlings by Savabeel, Tivaci, Super Seth, and Ardrossan attracting strong demand from leading buyers across Australia and New Zealand.
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Hutchings confirmed for NZB Kiwi on Sought After
Australian-based, Kiwi-born jockey Rory Hutchings will ride Waikato Stud’s Sought After (Tivaci ex Popular), trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, in the southern hemisphere’s richest race at Ellerslie on 8 March. A last-start winner, Sought After is a Matamata nursery product with a pedigree tied to Sacred Falls.
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Three Saturday Trans-Tasman winners for Tivaci
Tivaci enjoyed a standout day on 8 February, siring three Trans-Tasman winners. In New Zealand, Tuxedo claimed the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas, while Lippy secured victory at Wingatui. Meanwhile, in Australia, Mr Vivaci broke his maiden impressively for Chris Waller.
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Tivaci’s Tuxedo eyes Group 1 Glory
Tivaci’s son, Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown), stormed to a 3.5-length victory in the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas. Bred by Waikato Stud and bought by George Barnett for $70,000, he targets the Gr.1 Derby.
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Five winners in five days for Ocean Park
Oceana Dream kicked off a winning streak for Ocean Park, securing back-to-back wins at Ellerslie. Lanikai added another victory at New Plymouth, while Nature Boy’s 113th start showcased Ocean Park’s longevity. A Riccarton double followed, bringing his tally to five winners in days, reinforcing his proven record.
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Waller unearths another Ardrossan
Climb The Ladder announced himself as a rising star at Sandown, winning second-up by 4.75 lengths in Ozzie Kheir’s colours for Chris Waller. His sire, Ardrossan, continues to impress, producing three Trans-Tasman Group winners in seven weeks, including Beau Dazzler, Yaldi, and Ardalio, alongside multiple Stakes performers.
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Ardrossan’s Ardalio in the NZB Kiwi contention
All the King’s horses for all the King’s Men—Ardalio is set for another big stage, this time in the NZB Kiwi. The lightly raced filly has secured a slot in the $3.5 million feature on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, bringing high hopes and strong connections to Ellerslie on March 8.
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Sethito secures slot in the NZB Kiwi
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing has teamed up with Waikato Stud and Wexford Stables to nominate high-quality filly Sethito (Super Seth ex Suavito) for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). Trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, Sethito has impressed this season, including a Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes victory at Ellerslie.
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