Rock ‘N’ Pop News

29 April 2019

Rock ‘n’ Pop 3YO off to fast start

The China Horse Club-owned Orleans Rock has made an encouraging start to his career from Kevin Myers’ stable. Taken south for the Marlborough meeting, he finished fourth on the first day before coming from last …

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12 April 2019

Waikato Stud announces stallion service fees for 2019

Waikato Stud has released the 2019 service fees for its internationally-renowned stallion roster. The acclaimed stud has set this year’s prices to meet the current market, ultimately making access to its stallions – considered some …

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6 April 2019

Stewart adds to Toowoomba Cup collection

Jockey Brad Stewart produced one of his best rides to land his second Toowoomba Cup on The Lord Mayor, 20 years after winning his first. Stewart won the Toowoomba Cup on Gene’s Interest in 1999 …

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22 February 2019

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son strikes

Boomtown Rat appreciated a step up in distance at his latest outing to post the third win of his career. The son of Rock ‘n’ Pop moved up in trip to 1500 metres most recently …

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22 February 2019

Rock ‘n’ Pop 4YO impressive

Rock Idol gave a strong indication he can make his mark in stronger company with a commanding performance at Wairoa. The son of Rock ‘n’ Pop struck at the fourth time of asking yesterday with …

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16 February 2019

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son a quality act

Waikato Stud graduate Surely Sacred’s name is up in lights after his Gr.2 Avondale Guineas victory at Ellerslie. It propelled the son of Rock ‘n’ Pop to favouritism for next month’s Gr.1 New Zealand Derby. …

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1 January 2019

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son dazzles in Guineas

Tony Pike looks to have unearthed another rising star in the form of the Waikato Stud-bred and sold Surely Sacred. The Cambridge trainer produced the three-year-old son of Rock ‘n’ Pop to come from last …

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25 November 2018

3YO makes perfect start to career

Tony Pike can see a bright future for Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son Surely Sacred, who made a winning debut at Te Rapa today. Off the back of a trial success, he overcame an awkward barrier …

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10 November 2018

Rock ‘n’ Pop mare’s hot form continues

Matamata trainer Jim Collett is confident that Katie Perrie can make her mark in good middle distance company. He has high expectations of the Rock ‘n’ Pop four-year-old, who is unbeaten in her last three …

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5 November 2018

Singapore double for Rock ‘n’ Pop

Inclement weather at Kranji in Singapore last evening didn’t rain on Rock ‘n’ Pop’s parade. The Waikato Stud stallion was a shining light with a winning double on the card. His son Refresh struck over …

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29 October 2018

Stud residents rolling out the winners

The progeny of Waikato Stud stallions are with widespread success across Australasia and in Asia. Since last Friday, Savabeel has produced 11 winners, three for O’Reilly, a pair for Ocean Park and Pins and Rock …

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27 October 2018

Mare rocks at Trentham

Rock ‘n’ Pop’s daughter Rock ‘n’ Affair is repaying the patience invested in her and she looks set to make her mark in good company. The four-year-old beat stakes winner Gift Of Power at Trentham …

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