NEWS News
Belle back in business
Belle Of The Ball successfully returned to racing at Matamata on Tuesday afternoon with a stylish victory over 1600 metres in the Thames Cup. The four-year-old daughter of Savabeel hadn’t raced since the 2500 metres …
Read MoreArdrossan posts first winning strike
Waikato Stud resident Ardrossan has opened his stallion account following a gallant winningperformance from his son Codigo over 1000 metres at Matamata on Tuesday afternoon. It was fitting that the two-year-old is trained by Stephen …
Read MoreLottacheex shows a lot of heart
Honest mare Lottacheex was duly rewarded on Saturday afternoon at Warrnambool where she posted a clear-cut maiden victory over 1700 metres. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced mare had posted seven top four finishes from her …
Read MoreRaider back in winning form
Ocean Raider turned his form around at Geelong on Boxing Day to post his second career victory. Trained by Robbie Griffiths and Mathew De Kock, the four-year-old had been below par at Sandown earlier this …
Read MoreSynchronize produces dazzling display
Well-related mare Synchronize added significantly to her future broodmare value with a sizzling first-up stakes victory at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day. The daughter of Savabeel resumed in the Listed Hallmark Stud Handicap over 1200 …
Read MoreSavabeel 3YO opens account in style
The well-related Savoir Faire capped off the promising start he has made to his career with a clear-cut victory on his home track at Matamata on Friday afternoon. The Mark Walker-trained three-year-old placed in his …
Read MorePertab’s celebrations continue
Matamata horseman Kurtis Pertab’s golden run with his bargain buy Poser continued over 2200metres at Te Rapa on Saturday. Pertab has a perfect record with the daughter of Ocean Park, who had broken her maiden …
Read MorePurrfect result at Trentham
Purrfect Puss handled a rise class with aplomb at Trentham on Saturday afternoon to post the first winning strike of her fledgling career. Placed in two of her previous three starts, the Sacred Falls filly …
Read MoreSavabeel mare appreciates extra trip
A step up in distance at Hawkesbury on Thursday afternoon brought about the desired result for Calm Down, who duly posted a deserved breakthrough success. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of Savabeel had placed …
Read MoreThunder rolls home at Tamworth
Favourite backers were on good terms with themselves after the opening event at Tamworth on Tuesday afternoon. Tivaci’s lightly-tried son Hammoon Thunder came in for inspired support to head the market and he more than …
Read MoreCurtain falls on top graduate
Time has been called on the racing career of decorated Waikato Stud graduate Tiptronic. Co-trainer and part-owner Graham Richardson made the call to retire the durable nine-year-old following recent below par performances. The Matamata conditioner …
Read MoreTasman Park remains unbeaten
Tasman Park continued his impressive progression in Victoria and also emphasised his versatility on Saturday afternoon with success on the Hillside course at Sandown. The Ocean Park four-year-old retained his unbeaten record with his third …
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