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6 October 2025

Mulberry to run Jedibeel in their slot

The Everest field is almost complete, with Mulberry Racing announcing on Sunday that they will run their own horse, Brad Widdup-trained Jedibeel (Savabeel ex Starry) in their slot.

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5 October 2025

Afterglo powerful late in Matamata victory

Progressive Ardrossan mare Afterglo bounced back impressively at Matamata on Saturday, 4 October, handling the testing conditions with ease. Bred by former Waikato Stud night foaling manager Bev Spriggens, she is the fourth live foal of Little Glo, who wasn’t served last season.

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1 October 2025

Sulek and Savvysuper give Seth a Trans-Tasman double

Super Seth’s momentum continues, siring a midweek double across New Zealand and Australia. Savvysuper broke through at Tauranga, while $420,000 Ready to Run Sale graduate Sulek showcased his turn of foot at Sandown, confirming the stallion’s growing influence.

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1 October 2025

The Corner with Garry Chittick

It’s always difficult to reinvent the wheel. Last week’s Corner, I took the easy way and republished the Racing NSW publication of their view of the ATC. Around the edges, there will be differences, but on a smaller scale, we have parallel issues.

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28 September 2025

Ocean Park adds to trainer’s first Hong Kong double

WS cobred Ninja Derby (ex Pastrana) gave Brett Crawford his first taste of Sha tin success, giving the South African-born and now Hong Kong resident his first winning double in the competitive racing jurisdiction.

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27 September 2025

WS-bred Out Of The Blue wins by two for Te Akau

Out Of The Blue (Tivaci ex Cornflower Blue) followed De Armas’ win with a two-length victory at Riccarton. The Te Akau gelding, bred and sold by Waikato Stud, was a $60,000 Karaka purchase for David Ellis CNZM.

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26 September 2025

A quick play to save Coldplay

Just 24 hours after foaling a Super Seth filly, Coldplay faced a life-threatening colon torsion. Thanks to quick action, skilled teamwork, and impeccable timing from Waikato Stud and MVS, she defied the odds – an unforgettable miracle celebrated with champagne.

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26 September 2025

De Armas enters Karaka Millions fray

De Armas (Ardrossan) lived up to her trial hype with a brilliant debut victory at Otaki, sprinting clear to score by 4.8 lengths. Trainer Johno Benner will now give the filly a short freshen before targeting valuable black-type in December’s Gr.2 Wakefield Stakes (1100m) at Awapuni.

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26 September 2025

The Corner with Garry Chittick

In this week’s ‘Corner’, rather than disecting, Garry Chittick shares an official statment sent to participants by Racing NSW on behalf of Chairman Dr Saranne Cooke.

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21 September 2025

Contingency delivers textbook victory first-up for Shailer

Paul Shailer’s promising three-year-old Contingency (Savabeel ex Bling) stamped himself as one to follow with a dominant Sunshine Coast debut. Backed by Michael Rodd’s cool ride, he swept clear over 1600m, headlining a weekend of new winners for champion sire Savabeel.

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17 September 2025

The Corner with Garry Chittick

Well, it was finally our turn. Mary and I shared in the joy of winning a race; we were there, of course. We could have settled in, in front of the TV – not driven the 50 minutes each way, but the emotions are entirely different.

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14 September 2025

Smart Love too smart this start

Smart Love (Savabeel ex Relentless Desire) made a winning return at Te Rapa on 14 September, storming home by 3.3 lengths. Racing in Garry Chittick’s colours, the four-year-old mare impressed for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott after two solid trials.

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