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Savabeel makes a splash
Savabeel made his presence felt on the opening day of the Inglis Sydney Easter Yearling Sale at the Riverside Stables. His daughter was put forward by Coolmore Stud and was the subject of spirited bidding. …
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Filly wins with authority
Waikato Stud’s colours were to the fore at Pukekohe this afternoon with a richly-bred filly posting a stylish win. Donna Imelda raced three back on the fence and rider Michael Coleman was desperately looking for …
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Brutal display from O’Reilly’s son
O’Reilly’s son Brutal has carried Glenn Boss to a seventh victory in the Gr.1 Doncaster Handicap at Randwick. The three-year-old sat outside the leader to the turn and was too strong for his older rivals …
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Derby hopes don’t disappoint
Waikato Stud graduates performed with distinction in today’s $2 million Gr.1 Australian Derby at Randwick. The Matamata farm’s graduates Madison County and Surely Sacred finished second and third respectively. For good measure, Savabeel’s son The …
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Garry’s Corner – 5 April
What a week ahead. Mary and I rarely argue but the merits of Sydney versus Melbourne or vice versa does generate a warm, not heated discussion. Mary loves Melbourne, the harbour and general excitement of …
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Winning strike for stud
Waikato Stud enjoyed a winning double and black type success at both North Island venues today. Tough front-runner The Bandito scored at Awapuni while at Ellerslie Ignored got the job done in gallant style. Trained …
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Garry’s Corner – 29 March, 2019
Life is all about choices, as we age choices and interests change. Personally given the choice I would have settled on age 40. You know you still are fit enough to believe everything is possible …
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Pins mare lands Riccarton feature
Genuine mare Residential has gone to another level with victory in today’s Gr.3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. With rider Robert Hannam sporting the Waikato Stud silks, she was sent straight to the front and …
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Mark’s Mail – 22 March, 2019
Our stallions are all red hot with Savabeel leading the charge with his daughter Concert Hall becoming his latest Group winner and my old friend Pins was represented by Emily Margaret, who beat the boys …
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Garry’s Corner – 22 March, 2019
What a week, here we are as far South as one can live. To witness the senseless loss of life on Friday confirms no matter where and how safe we think we are one abhorrent …
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Sacred Falls’ brother lights up ring
A brother to the multiple Group One winner Sacred Falls was a hot lot at the recent Hong Kong International Sale. The Waikato Stud graduate equalled the auction’s top price when he changed hands for …
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Pins filly beats the boys
Emily Margaret upstaged the favoured colts and gelding in the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas at Trentham this afternoon. The filly provided her sire Pins with further posthumous honours with her lively finishing burst from the back. …
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