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Shillelagh steps up at Wanganui
More Success For Prolific WS Family One of Waikato’s most prolific families provided a timely reminder of its potency on Friday, when the veteran performer Zinly (NZ) (Danasinga) was successful at Kranji. The eight-year-old gave …
Read MoreO’Sullivan the toast of three countries after big win with Aerovelocity in Japan
Shantaine In A Class Of Her Own Versatile mare Shantaine added further performance to her illustrious pedigree with a sterling performance to win the closing event at Ellerslie today. The WS-bred and sold four-year-old mastered …
Read MoreCan Lightning Strike Twice?
Waikato is hoping lightning can strike twice in the Gr 1 AJC Oaks at Randwick on Saturday. The O’Reilly filly Dating will be out to emulate the Chittick family’s high-class performer Daffodil, who won the …
Read MoreStaying Is Almodovar’s Game
Almodovar may have a long way to go to match the deeds of the outstanding stayer Galilee but the progressive son of WS’s Pins has made an encouraging start. The three-year-old completed a hat-trick of …
Read MoreShamrocker (NZ) reminds O’Brien of the value of a Kiwi-made bargain
Dennis Ryan, NZTM Release If Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien needed a reminder that a good New Zealand-bred horse can be sourced from anywhere, he’s got it in spades with his history-making filly Shamrocker (NZ) (O’Reilly). …
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O’Reilly Filly Derby Hero
O’Reilly’s outstanding daughter Shamrocker earned herself a piece of Australasian racing history at Royal Randwick on Saturday. She completed a unique double when she once again proved superior to her male counterparts with a stunning …
Read MoreWS Stallions Dominate Trophy Finish
WS gained a good measure of compensation in defeat after their colours were lowered by Undisclosed in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy at Awapuni. The farm’s hopes were mainly pinned on the talented No …
Read MoreTop Jockey’s Judgement Spot On
Gr 1 winning jockey Jonathan Riddell celebrated further success at Awapuni on Saturday but in a different role. Jimmy Choux’s regular rider played a pivotal part in the success of the promising WS-bred and sold …
Read MoreJimmy Does Centaine Proud Again
WS played a major hand in the finish of Saturday’s Gr 1 Rosehill Guineas when crack colt Jimmy Choux provided their former champion stallion and leading broodmare sire Centaine with yet another top-flight success. For …
Read MoreScarlet O’Hara Plays Starring Role
A well-related filly from the prolific ‘Heights’ family has provided exciting young WS stallion Fast ‘N’ Famous with his second race track success. The son of Redoute’s Choice has only had a handful of first-crop …
Read MoreAgent Debuts In Style
Pins three-year-old Agent made the perfect start to his racing career with a runaway victory in Melbourne on Friday. Trained by Robert Hickmott for high-profile owner Lloyd Williams, the WS-bred and sold gelding was successful …
Read MoreNatsinga Plays Another Winning Tune
Michael Manson’s pre-race confidence in Natsinga’s Tauranga prospects were dampened by the rain but the Ruakaka trainer’s fears were unfounded. The WS-bred six-year-old ploughed through the heavy conditions to crush his rivals in the Team …
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