Ardrossan News
WS stallions win four of six races on Karaka Millions
Waikato Stallions dominate Karaka Millions night with Super Seth and Savabeel taking both Millions feature races, and Ardrossan siring a new Group 3 winner.
Read More
Ardalio opens Karaka Millions with Group 3
Three-year-old filly Ardalio impressed on Karaka Millions night, claiming the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie. Bred by JML Bloodstock, her win secured Waikato sire Ardrossan his sixth stakes winner in eight weeks, joining Yaldi and Beau Dazzler in elevating his 10.2% stakes winners-to-runners strike rate.
Read More
Double delight for Ardrossan
Saltcoats and Beau Dazzler delivered a standout double for Ardrossan in Australia today. Saltcoats claimed his second consecutive win over 2000 metres at Randwick, prompting Group race ambitions, while Beau Dazzler dominated at Eagle Farm, setting sights on the Queensland Derby. Both sons showcase Ardrossan’s rising influence in elite racing.
Read More
Yaldi second Group winner in two weeks
A gallant Yaldi showcased the prowess of sire Ardrossan, securing the Gr.2 Auckland Guineas title at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the three-year-old claimed the race outright after a protest and now eyes the $1.5M Karaka Millions 3YO and $3.5M The Kiwi.
Read More
Group 1 Derby hopes for Ardrossan 3YO
Beau Dazzler, trained by Tony and Maddysen Sears, secured the Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, cementing his path to the Gr.1 Queensland Derby. The Ardrossan gelding, a $85,000 NZB purchase, showcased his potential under Jag Guthmann-Chester. Ardrossan’s stakes winners-to-runners rate of 7.7% underscores his remarkable success.
Read More
Ardrossan’s son back to his best
Saltcoats, a son of Ardrossan, secured a stirring second-up win over 1800m at Randwick under Tommy Berry for trainer Chris Waller. The four-year-old, formerly Listed winner in New Zealand, powered home from last to claim A$160,000. Ardrossan, with impressive 15% foals-to-winners, features prominently in NZ’s upcoming yearling sale.
Read More
Toretto’s win highlights Ardrossan’s sire power
Article updated Thursday, 5 December. Toretto‘s (2g, ex Pwerfect) impressive win on Saturday at Ellerslie turned many heads – not just because of the two-year-old’s impressive turn of foot, a trait his sire Ardrossan also …
Read More
Ardrossan two-year-old bags feature spot
A gifted son of Waikato Stud resident Ardrossan has claimed his place in the country’s richest two-year-old event. Toretto had bagged runner-up cheques in his first two appearances and victory at Ellerslie on Saturday guaranteed …
Read More
Trainer’s confidence rewarded at Ellerslie
Cannon Hill (ex Vanilla Essence) showcased an impressive performance for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike at Ellerslie, overcoming a wide barrier in a 1400-metre Rating 75 event. Ridden by Matthew Cartwright, the son of Ardrossan powered home down the outside to secure victory, fulfilling Pike’s high expectations in style.
Read More
King rules at Kembla
The addition of headgear at Kembla Grange on Saturday afternoon paved the way for King Of Thunder to crown the fast start he has made to his career. The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-prepared three-year-old …
Read More
Ardrossan 3YO impresses again
Exciting three-year-old Pure Alpha continued the fast start he has made to his career with another smooth performance on the Kensington track at Randwick. The Chris Waller-trained son of Waikato Stud’s young stallion Ardrossan now …
Read More
2024 Stallion Roster
Waikato Stud presents a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel. With a reputation for producing tough sprinter/ milers, the line-up also offers diversity in bloodlines for …
Read More