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Staff Profile | Sam McLeish
He has forged a successful career working with promising young racehorses and one of his memorable career moments includes strapping multiple Group One winner Atlantic Jewel. Meet Waikato Stud’s pre-training manager Sam McLeish. Q What …
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Garry’s Corner – 28 September
I read this morning an article questioning the effective ownership of Fonterra, the dairy farmers are the end result beneficiaries of the efforts made on their behalf. The problem is the decisions and some instances …
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Pins filly claims major honours
Emily Margaret produced a gallant display to become the latest in a long line of black type winners for Pins. She made much of the running at Riccarton today and kicked on gallantly to win …
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A trip down memory Lane
With the running of the $200,000 Group 1 Windsor Park Plate at Hastings on Saturday, we are reminded of two outstanding horses to come off the farm – International Group 1 winner Starcraft and our …
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Marks Mail / The Inquiry – September 21
This week Mark is joined by Daniel Gangi, Sam Curwood and Ash Hardwick for some Q & A at Waikato Stud’s iconic entertainment area Game Gully. Click the video below to watch.
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Staff Profile | Mike Rennie
He is a familiar face within the thoroughbred industry and joined the Waikato Stud team on Tuesday. He has enjoyed an action-packed career and reckons he has a knack for DIY. Meet Mike Rennie, Waikato …
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Garry’s Corner – 21 September
By the time you get to read this Joe Walls and I will be in Melbourne having a quiet red in memory of one of the characters of the turf Nick Columb. You may ask …
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O’Reilly’s sons dominant at Flemington
The late O’Reilly gained further posthumous honours at Flemington today when his sons Grunt and Brutal played starring roles. The former put away a top-class line-up in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes while Brutal remained …
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Staff Profile | Jasmine Robertson
She started her career in a yearling yard and foaling unit and has led yearlings at sales all over the world. Meet Waikato Stud’s Marketing Manager Jasmine Robertson. Q What does a normal day for …
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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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Garry’s Corner – 14 September
Occasionally we all need reminding of the past, my good mate de Lore needs a gentle reminder, his once again topical article in the Informant suggests a dereliction of duty by those responsible for racing …
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Mark’s Mail – 14 September
There is a massive day of racing to look forward to on both sides of the Tasman tomorrow and there are a stack of Waikato Stud sired runners worth following. Good luck to Rupert Legh …
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