Ardrossan News
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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Stakes target for Ardrossan filly
Renovations may return to black type company next time out after running her rivals ragged at Te Rapa. The two-year-old daughter of Ardrossan worked her way to the front, and when rider Matthew Cameron asked …
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Double delight for WS young stallions
The young guns on Waikato Stud’s stallion roster combined for a memorable trans-Tasman two-year-old double on Saturday afternoon. Super Seth’s son Feroce had been a winner at Pakenham at the first time of asking and …
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Ardrossan strikes stakes blow in Australia
Exciting young stallion Ardrossan has made his mark across the Tasman with a first success at black type level. The Waikato Stud resident’s son Beau Dazzler successfully rose to the challenge at Eagle Farm to …
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Another smart prospect for Ardrossan
Promising young Waikato Stud-based sire Ardrossan enjoyed further success on Saturday afternoon at Te Rapa where his son Maracatu opened his winning account over 1100 metres to book his spot in the Karaka Million. He …
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Young stallion maintains high standard
Super Seth’s pulling power was again a major feature during the closing session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale on Thursday afternoon while a son of associate stallion Ardrossan also lit up the …
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Another winning strike for Cannon Hill
Cannon Hill has already fashioned a tidy record from a handful of appearances and trainer Tony Pike is confident the best is yet to come. The progressive son of Ardrossan broke his maiden at his …
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Ardrossan’s son makes perfect start
A true-blue Waikato Stud product launched his career in style at Awapuni on Saturday afternoon. Ardee Boy claimed top honours in the two-year-old event at the first time of asking for trainer Peter Didham, who …
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