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Garry’s Corner – 22 February, 2019
Is it time to be serious. I mean I have lightened up lately. A Chief Executive attempting to be a frogman, a wedding in Tarras, these distractions were just that. What, if anything the frogman …
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Madison County Sydney bound after sale falls through
Dual Group One-winning three-year-old Madison County will head to Sydney in preparation for an autumn campaign after his sale to Hong Kong fell through. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained gelding won the Gr.1 New …
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Staff Profile – Anna Poyhonen
She’s a Hong Kong native who discovered her passion for the thoroughbred industry just a few years ago. Meet Anna Poyhonen, a member of Waikato Stud’s yearling team. Q Where are you from and what …
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Garry’s Corner – 15 February, 2019
A wonderful place, New Zealand. A couple of hours on the plane Mary and I land in Queenstown, no matter who you are or where you have been the scenery even at this time of …
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Garry’s Corner – 8 February 2019
I have told the two of you, my readers, the Corner is not to be expected weekly. Why well seriously I don’t want to appear negative, I don’t want to appear unappreciative for all the …
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Memorable victory for Flamingo
Retirement looms for Flamingo and she significantly boosted her future value with success at Tauherenikau today. The Waikato Stud-bred and owned mare is in foal to resident champion stallion Savabeel and motherhood obviously agrees with …
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Garry’s Corner – 1 February, 2019
Patience is a virtue possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman and never in a man. Not so, to be a breeder of elite racehorses requires enormous patience. Yes, we hit the …
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Champion Savabeel the dominant force
The ever-reliable Savabeel didn’t disappoint on the closing day of the Book 1 Sale at Karaka. A colt closely-related to Monday’s $1.4 million Savabeel sale-topper earned widespread attention this afternoon. Bidding was fierce before international …
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Golden day for Waikato Stud at Karaka
A son of Waikato Stud stallion sensation Savabeel has smashed the Matamata farm’s record at Karaka. Bidding opened at $800,000 on the handsome colt and closed at $1.4 million. Te Akau supremo David Ellis had …
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Waikato Stud away to a fast start
Waikato Stud got away to a flying start during the opening session of Book 1 at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The champion vendors sold 14 of their 16 lots and averaged an impressive …
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Ardrossan shows his quality
With Ardrossan back to his brilliant best, the quest is on in earnest for a Group One victory to stamp his stallion credentials. The well-bred four-year-old put his past health issues behind him with a …
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Garry’s Corner – 25 January, 2019
When Chairman of NZ Racing Board I was constantly harassed about the lack of young people in both racing ownership and attendance at the races. My response was much and all as that would be …
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