NEWS News

9 October 2024

Nolen confirmed for Everest on Wishy

Luke Nolen has been confirmed to partner I Wish I Win, a son of Savabeel, in the A$20 million The Everest at Royal Randwick.

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8 October 2024

Further success for top family

A potent Waikato Stud family made its presence felt at Goulburn on Tuesday afternoon. The WS-bred and -sold Stand In Line, the son of Tivaci, coasted along to win by two lengths for Danielle Seib.

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4 October 2024

Breeding Giant Waikato Stud Joins NZB Kiwi Ranks

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is excited to announce that leading Thoroughbred nursery, Waikato Stud, has secured a coveted three-year slot in the NZB Kiwi. As a powerhouse in New Zealand’s breeding and racing industry, …

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Waikato Stud Savabeel
2 October 2024

Savaglee on track for Group 1 target

High-class Savabeel colt Savaglee has taken another winning step in his quest for a top-flight title. The three-year-old showed the steely side of his nature at Matamata where he overcame aless than ideal run on …

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27 September 2024

Sprinter too slick at Te Rapa

Quality sprinter Wewillrock produced another sterling performance over 1200 metres at TeRapa on Friday afternoon to put away his open class rivals with authority. The Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos-trained son of El Roca was …

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Tivaci
27 September 2024

Mare completes top Te Rapa day for WS

Rayet completed a grand day at Te Rapa for Waikato Stud when she successfully openedher four-year-old season. Produced in tip-top order by trainers Ben and Ryan Foote, the daughter of Tivaci bouncedwell to lead and …

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Savabeel at Waikato Stud
27 September 2024

Savabeel mare relishes extra trip

A step up in distance at Te Rapa this afternoon was all Savacat required to add to herwinning record. The five-year-old had finished an eye-catching fifth over 1200 metres on the course whenreturning from a …

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Hurry Curry (NZ) ridden by Jye McNeil wins the Crown Oaks Preview at Flemington Racecourse on September 22, 2024 in Flemington, Australia.
23 September 2024

Ocean Park filly on target for Oaks

Lightly tried filly Hurry Curry took another impressive winning step at Flemington on Sunday toward her Group 1 spring target. In her third appearance for trainer Danny O’Brien, she was untroubled to claim the OaksPreview …

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Ocean Park standing at Waikato Stud
22 September 2024

Shailer celebrates with Ocean Park’s son

Paul Shailer’s conditioning skills were to the fore at the Gold Coast this afternoon where theexpatriate New Zealand trainer produced Roller Coaster for an impressive first-up victory. Shailer had the winning polish on the Waikato …

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Horses at Waikato Stud
22 September 2024

Overdrawn on right side of ledger

The Tony Pike-trained Overdrawn produced a tenacious display at Ellerslie to further hisrecord. A son of Shamexpress, he accounted for his Rating 65 opposition over 1300 metres aftercovering plenty of extra ground from the outside …

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21 September 2024

Tivaci 3YO impresses in Taupo debut

Highly rated three-year-old Sought After made the perfect start to his career at Taupo on Friday afternoon. Raced by breeder Waikato Stud, the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained son of Tivaci rounded off strongly to …

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11 September 2024

Homebred a worthy winner at Sale

The Mansman posted a richly deserved and long overdue maiden success when he resumed at Sale on Wednesday afternoon. The son of Almanzor was making his first appearance since his autumn preparation and was presented …

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