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The Inquiry with Steve Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be best known for coaching the world’s greatest rugby team but his passion for racing and a decision to purchase a share in a promising racehorse who now goes …
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Garry’s Corner – 7 September
Time to reflect. I have spent the weekend reading the Messara Report. He and his associates have put together yet another comprehensive document on how they perceive our industry. What’s different, well 1965 it was …
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Staff Profile | Luke Dee
He has represented New Zealand in the international show-jumping arena and his dad was a successful racehorse trainer. Meet Luke Dee, a member of our breeding/yearling team. Q What does a normal day for you involve? …
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Mark’s Mail – 7 September
Catch up with Mark and Tivaci before they head off to the breeding barn. Click the video below to watch.
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Staff Profile | Joanna Smyth
She has treated the Queen’s foals and was a finalist in the Young Farmers National dance competition – meet Joanna Smyth, Waikato Stud’s new Assistant Vet. Q What is your role at Waikato Stud? A I …
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Mark’s Mail – 31 August
Mark Chittick joins you from the dry mare crush on the eve of the breeding season to discuss the week that’s been and the exciting weekend of racing ahead. Click the video below to watch. …
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Garry’s Corner – 31 August
Garry is joined by fellow former Chairman of the Racing Board Tom Williams to discuss the release of the Messara Report.
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Hennessy hoping history repeats
Matamata trainer Gary Hennessy sees a number of similarities in Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) hopeful Ocean Emperor and his five-time Group One winning galloper Ocean Park. It is six years since Hennessy prepared Ocean Park …
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Grunt tackles Vega Magic in Memsie Stakes
Luke Currie will be the new rider for Grunt when he starts in the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Trainer Mick Price was forced to search for a new rider with Damien Oliver riding …
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Stud’s stellar season honoured
Waikato Stud again played a starring role during a night of glitz and glamour at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Awards evening in Auckland this evening. The Matamata nursery lifted the prestigious Breeder of the …
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O’Reilly colt remains unbeaten
O’Reilly colt Brutal turned in a beast of a performance at Moonee Valley on Saturday to maintain his unbeaten record. The three-year-old impressively jumped from a runaway maiden win to claim the Listed Mitchell McKenzie …
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Staff Profile | Lee Favell
He used to run competitively, and his greatest achievement was making the big move from the UK to base himself in New Zealand. Meet Stallion Handler Lee Favell. Q What is your role on the …
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