Tivaci News

26 July 2019

Tivaci a big hit with breeders

Tivaci has received a warm welcome from breeders since the Group One-winning son of High Chaparral was retired to Waikato Stud. His first crop of weanlings caught the attention of numerous good judges and resulted …

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17 May 2019

Tivaci filly tops Karaka May Sale

Tivaci’s stallion career gained serious momentum this afternoon at New Zealand Bloodstock’s May Sale at Karaka. His daughter out of stakes producing mare Sitting on a Hill jointly topped the overall Karaka May Sale with …

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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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9 November 2018

Famous Foals – Tivaci x Golden Gamble Colt

This week we introduce you to a half-brother to two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon. On October 9 2018, Golden Gamble gave birth to a healthy brown colt by WS freshman sire Tivaci. …

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14 September 2018

Tivaci foal photo competition

Waikato Stud are giving breeders with foals of Group One-winning stallion Tivaci a chance to win a prize pack worth more than $20,000. All owners are eligible to enter their youngsters through Waikato Stud’s website HERE …

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17 August 2018

The first foals by Tivaci have arrived

The first foals of Waikato Stud’s Tivaci (High Chaparral {IRE}) aren’t letting anyone down. The newcomers are meeting all expectations and a further endorsement of the Matamata farm’s stallion selection process. “When you purchase a …

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25 May 2018

Pedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey – Prospecting For Affinities

There were two Group 1 races held in Australia last weekend, and both winners demonstrated the well proven affinity between Fastnet Rock and Mr. Prospector.  When Comin’ Through won the Gr.1 Doomben Cup, and Santa …

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14 December 2017

Tivaci to stay in New Zealand

The Group One-winning son of High Chaparral has received a royal welcome from Australasian breeders with a top quality 2017 book of more than 140 mares. After taking due diligence, we have decided a European …

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30 August 2017

Tivaci to Shuttle to English National Stud

 New Zealand’s breeding industry has received a real feather in its cap with the news that Waikato Stud’s exciting new stallion Tivaci has been sought out for Northern Hemisphere shuttle duties by the iconic English …

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28 March 2017

Team Tivaci Chasing Group One Glory

Leading rider Damien Oliver will guide the Group I fortunes of the New Zealand-bound four-year-old Tivaci in Saturday’s $A2,5 million Group I Darley TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick. He will replace Patrick Moloney, who won …

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9 March 2017

Waikato Stud moves for Group One contender

Matamata powerhouse Waikato Stud have delved back into the stallion market with their latest purchase having the potential for a bumper early return. Farm principal Mark Chittick has secured a major interest in the Michael …

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