NEWS News

30 October 2024

Savabeel 3YO posts perfect Guineas trial

Savaglee (ex Glee) wins a second Group 2 this month taking the Gr.2 James & Annie Sartern Memorial Stakes for Pam Gerard an The Oaks Stud who purchsed the three-year-old colt by Savabeel from WS.

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27 October 2024

Tivaci WSNZBred winner for Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald

Jockey Beau Mertens is optimistic about Tango Queen’s future after guiding the three-year-old to her first victory over 1400m at Sale. Trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, the Waikato Stud-bred daughter of Tivaci showed impressive form, with Mertens believing she can progress further through the grades in Victoria.

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27 October 2024

Tivaci Ready to Run grad wins at Ellerslie

Tivaci’s son, Popsagoosey (ex Comon Courtesy) gets up at Ellerslie. A Ready to Run Sale graduate himself, Tivaci is represented by three at the upcoming Ready to Run Sale including Waikato’s Lot 252 being offered on Thursday, 21 November.

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26 October 2024

Sought After a perfect Kiwi slot fit for Waikato Stud

Waikato Stud has selected their homebred, Sought After, trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, to represent them in the inaugural NZB Kiwi, a $3.5 million race for three-year-olds at Ellerslie on March 8.

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25 October 2024

Farm yarns: Mark Chittick

It was lovely to get off the farm for an incredible weekend at The Everest in Randwick. Despite I Wish I Win not performing his best, the day was phenomenal, with an amazing crowd and great racing. Back on the farm, the stallions are thriving, and spring is going brilliantly!

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25 October 2024

From track to trail: Savabeel’s Kal El walks Australia

Kal El, a versatile off-the-track thoroughbred sired by Savabeel, is part of an epic trek across Australia. Alongside his rider, Stephanie, he’s navigating over 5,300 kilometers, showcasing the endurance and adaptability of Savabeel’s bloodline. This journey highlights the incredible bond between horse and rider, covering rugged landscapes with determination.

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21 October 2024

Break for Savabeel’s top sprinting son

I Wish I Win to spell following a below-par performance in The TAB Everest.

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19 October 2024

Another winning cheque for Overdrawn

Overdrawn, who is part-owned by Waikato Stud, purred along in the trail under Matt Cartwright and once into the clear he was too good in the run home at Ellerslie on Saturday.

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17 October 2024

Wishy ready to go one better in Everest

I Wish I Win, trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, will represent New Zealand in The Everest at Randwick, seeking redemption after last year’s runner-up finish. With a favorable barrier nine, breeder Mark Chittick is optimistic about the gelding’s chances, citing better race conditions and excitement from Trackside Media’s support.

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17 October 2024

Harry follows proud family tradition

Harry Chittick, 18, continued his family’s auction legacy at the Inglis Ready2Race Sale, selling a Super Seth colt for A$240,000 to Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu. The colt, Lot 15, is a half-brother to winners and from the prestigious Thorn Park bloodline. Chittick described the experience as “nerve-racking.”

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14 October 2024

Smart 3YO strikes again in HK

Super Seth’s three-year-old Patch Of Cosmo continued his winning form in Hong Kong, securing another victory at Sha Tin over 1,200 meters. Trained by Manfred Man and ridden by Luke Ferraris, Patch Of Cosmo was bred by Waikato Stud and sold for $230,000. He’s the first foal of Savabeel mare Thee.

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12 October 2024

Super run by Seth’s son

There was honour in defeat this afternoon for Feroce in his bid to credit his Waikato Stud-based sire Super Seth with a maiden Group 1 victory in the Caulfield Guineas.

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