NEWS News
Zion thriving in new environment
The Waikato Stud-bred and sold Zion has found a happy home with Flemington trainer Nick Ryan. The son of Rubick had performed well in his two of first three lead-up outings from his new quarters …
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Savabeel 3YO returns in style
Major Beel overcame a torrid run under a big weight to return in a blaze of glory over 1300 metres at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. It was the Savabeel three-year-old’s first run since he finished …
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Summerbeel back to top form
The benefit of a first-up run and a step up in distance brought about the desired result from Summerbeel at Randwick on Friday evening. The Savabeel mare had finished fifth when resuming over a sprint …
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Super Book 1 sale for Seth
Waikato Stud’s Super Seth was afforded a royal welcome during the opening three sessions of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The ultra-popular son of Dundeel finished Book 1 as the second leading first-season sire …
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Ellis secures top Savabeel filly
Te Akau supremo David Ellis has enjoyed a long and successful association with the progeny of Savabeel and it was no surprise that he signed for Waikato Stud’s headline act at Karaka this afternoon. Lot …
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Ocean Park colt dream buy for Moody
A handsome son of Ocean Park with a top-quality pedigree to match was Waikato Stud’s leading light on Day 2 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale and not surprisingly he will be heading across …
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Treble Trentham delight for WS
Mazzolino crowned a magical day at Trentham on Saturday afternoon for Waikato Stud when she produced a commanding performance to claim top honours in the G3 Desert Gold S. On the eve of the presenting …
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Southern trip on filly’s radar
A trip to the South Island in search of black type is on the cards for in-form three-year-old Boasting. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of the late Sacred Falls delivered a compelling argument for …
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Blinkered approach works wonders
The decision of trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott to make a gear addition with Neighbourhood had the desired outcome on their home track at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon. They elected to run the Waikato …
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Timely victory from Patriarca
Savabeel’s daughter Patriarca produced a whirlwind finish to break her maiden at Matamata on Wednesday and provide a further boost for a Karaka-bound relative. The Mark Walker-trained mare appreciated the step up to 1600 metres …
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Karaka stage set for Super Seth
High-profile rookie stallion Super Seth will be strongly represented at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale and his first-crop representative are sure to be keenly sought after. The Waikato Stud resident, a son of Dundeel, …
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Boost for Karaka-bound Tivaci youngster
A colt in Waikato Stud’s draft at the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale was handed a timely pedigree update at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon. Lot 5, a son of Tivaci and his half-sister Zee …
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