NEWS News
Hivari back in fine style
WS-Bred winner for Tivaci with Hivari (ex Heartfelt) taking the win at Riccarton for trainer Meg Cuneen over 1200m.
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Quality youngster books Millions place
A Waikato Stud-bred filly from a potent juvenile family has secured a berth in the country’s richest two-year-old event. Super Seth’s precocious daughter La Dorada (ex Gold Fever) produced an impressive performance on debut at …
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Five of last 12 Guineas winners WSNZBred
As Cup Week sets to kick off on Saurday, the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas highlights the strength of WS bloodlines, with five of the last 12 titles won by WSNZBreds at Riccarton. Past winners include Noverre (2021), Aegon (2020), Madison County (2018), Embellish (2017), and Sacred Falls (2012), who later claimed two Gr.1 Doncaster Handicaps in Australia.
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Waikato’s silks to fore
A quick wardrobe change behind the barrier resulted in Waikato Stud’s familiar colours win out in a driving finish at New Plymouth this afternoon. Jockey Ngakau Hailey had gone to the start aboard Confetti (ex …
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Trainer’s confidence rewarded at Ellerslie
Cannon Hill (ex Vanilla Essence) showcased an impressive performance for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike at Ellerslie, overcoming a wide barrier in a 1400-metre Rating 75 event. Ridden by Matthew Cartwright, the son of Ardrossan powered home down the outside to secure victory, fulfilling Pike’s high expectations in style.
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Atishu goes one better in Empire Rose
Atishu wins the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington for Albert Bosma of Go Racing with Chris Waller and James McDonald.
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Tuxedo makes dream start
Tivaci three-year-old Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown) debuted impressively at Te Aroha, winning over 1400 meters under jockey Joe Doyle. Bred by Waikato Stud, Tuxedo’s strong pedigree includes ties to G1 sire Starcraft. His trainer, Colm Murray, notes his potential for progression with distance, marking an exciting start to his career.
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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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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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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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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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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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