NEWS News

22 February 2024

Linebacker secures a touchdown for Super Seth in Australia

The John O’Shea-trained Linebacker (NZ) was an impressive winner on debut at Hawkesbury on Wednesday for his Waikato Stud-based sire, Super Seth. Linebacker is the first Australian winner for the G1 Caulfield Guineas victor. On …

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21 February 2024

Super Seth on the board in Australia

Waikato Stud’s Super Seth has struck a significant offshore blow with the Group 1-winning son ofDundeel siring his first juvenile winner in Australia. The race day covers came off his highly regarded son Linebacker at …

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19 February 2024

Savabeel 3YO on the mark

Well-related three-year-old Wymark deservedly opened his winning account on Saturday afternoon at Newcastle where he was untroubled to score over 1600 metres. The son of Savabeel hadn’t finished further back than fourth in all six …

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Horses at Waikato Stud
17 February 2024

Rudyard writes another winning chapter

Progressive four-year-old Rudyard has been in outstanding form this preparation and he overcame ahorror gate at Ellerslie on Saturday afternoon to add to his record. The Tony Pike-trained son of Charm Spirit had to contend …

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7 February 2024

Successful maiden voyage for Ocean Park filly

Rocking The Boat has a hard act to follow, but the daughter of Ocean Park made a stylish start with a debut victory on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. She won over …

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2 February 2024

Trainer’s faith in colt rewarded

Warrnambool trainer Lindsey Smith’s rating of Savabeel’s son Storm Watch has been justified at the first time of asking. He has formed a good opinion of the three-year-old, who posted a stylish debut victory over …

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31 January 2024

WS enjoys another bumper Book 1 sale

Premier Waikato nursery Waikato Stud has again ended the Book 1 session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale as the leading vendor by aggregate. A multiple winner of the title, the Matamata farm claimed …

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30 January 2024

Champion qualities to fore once again

Savabeel’s undiminishing popularity continued through Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Progeny of Waikato Stud’s multiple champion stallion were top end targets for a strong domestic and international bench and on Day …

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29 January 2024

Headline act bound for Hong Kong

Pre-auction expectations were high for a son of Savabeel with the looks to compliment his pedigree and Waikato Stud wasn’t disappointed as Lot 409 left the ring on the second day of trade at Karaka. …

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29 January 2024

Super Seth stars at Karaka

A son of Waikato Stud stallion Super Seth lit up the Karaka ring on Sunday when he sold to Hong Kong interests for $700,000 during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. …

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29 January 2024

Kinloch continues winning roll

The well-travelled Kinloch remained unbeaten this preparation after claiming top honours in Saturday’s Listed Sunshine Coast Cup over 1400 metres. Part-owned by Waikato Stud, the Kris Lees-trained son of I Am Invincible had successfully resumed …

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27 January 2024

Savabeel’s son bounces back in style

Sir Albert enjoyed a deserved change of fortune on his home track on Saturday afternoon. Trained at Riccarton by Terri Rae, the Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel had been unplaced in last weekend’s Remutaka Classic …

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