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2 March 2019

Pinmedown enhances Oaks bid with Ellerslie victory

A rails-hugging ride by Jake Bayliss paved the way for classy filly Pinmedown to add a second black-type victory at Ellerslie to her record when she scored in the Gr.3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m). …

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2 March 2019

Emily Margaret dominates Wingatui rivals

A trip north to contest the Gr.2 Norwood Family Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham beckons for multiple stakes-winning filly Emily Margaret after a dominant on-speed victory at Wingatui on Saturday in the Listed NZB Insurance …

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2 March 2019

Princess Kereru gets her Ellerslie Reward

Matamata raider Princess Kereru gained a well-deserved reward when she snatched victory in a thrilling finish to the Gr.3 Waikato Stud Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Ken & Bev Kelso and Mark Donoghue-trained …

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2 March 2019

Pins the star of the show

A stellar day for Waikato Stud’s late, great stallion Pins at Ellerslie was headlined by a pair of Group Three victories. His daughters Princess Kereru and Pinmedown did the sire proud this afternoon while at …

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1 March 2019

Garry’s Corner – 1 March, 2019

One should never get involved in political debates. You know the old rule, if you want to stay friends never debate religion, politics, or agree his wife is ugly. Probably you will not be poles …

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22 February 2019

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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19 February 2019

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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15 February 2019

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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15 February 2019

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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8 February 2019

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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6 February 2019

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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1 February 2019

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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