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Melody Belle reigns supreme in Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate
Against a very good field in the $100,000 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (Gr. 2, 1200m) on Saturday 18 August at Te Rapa, Melody Belle reigned supreme. Champion Two-Year-Old, Melody Belle won the Karaka Million (Listed, …
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Staff Profile | Kathleen Verry
She’s a qualified nurse and loves watching young horses grow and develop. Meet Kathleen Verry, a member of our ‘Wet Mare’ team. Q How did you get involved in the Thoroughbred Industry and what path …
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Garry’s Corner – 17 August
One of the great aspects of the horse industry is the people you meet. All walks of life that enjoy not just the horse but each other. Racing administration creates a few divisions but even …
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Rennie back in business at Waikato Stud
Mike Rennie is returning to the farm that launched his thoroughbred career. He has been appointed to the role of Business Development Manager at Waikato Stud. “It’s all happened quite quickly, but I’m really happy …
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Staff Profile | Casey Favell
This week we caught up with foaling unit team member Casey Favell. Q How old were you when your first interest in horses was sparked? A I was 20 when I first got involved with horses. …
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Garry’s Corner – 10 August
I normally try to keep politics at arm’s length in my corner. I remember being made to stand in and face the corner in my first weeks at school well. Arm’s length would have exposed …
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Lofty Spring targets for Ocean Emperor
Ocean Emperor has freshened since his Singapore mission and is taking positive steps toward a return to racing in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings. The son of Zabeel was taken to Singapore for …
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Mark’s Mail – August 3
We’re still waiting patiently for our first foal to arrive and have been flat out this week with plenty of people through to see our stallions. We celebrated the end of another massive season this …
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Waikato Stud’s outstanding season acknowledged
Another stellar season for Waikato Stud has them in leading contention for the Breeder of the Year Award. The Matamata nursery is one of four finalists with the winner to be announced at the NZTR …
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Garry’s Corner – 3 August
I am not sure if it’s good or bad but the one thing for sure is the years go real quick in this racing game. They go a lot quicker if you are lucky enough …
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Staff Profile – Bev Spriggens
This week we caught up with Night Foaling Unit Manager Bev Spriggens as she heads into her eighteenth foaling season with Waikato Stud. Q How and when did you get involved in the thoroughbred industry? …
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