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Messara appointment the precursor to a paradigm-shift in our racing culture
(By Brian de Lore, The Informant) Close your eyes and make a wish for racing! If a year ago you had been accorded that luxury and thought “I want Winston Peters back as Minister for …
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Hennessy’s racing travels to continue
Gary Hennessy is preparing for another international tour of duty. The Matamata trainer has his sights set on a Singapore Group One feature after receiving confirmation that Ocean Emperor has gained a spot in the …
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Caulfield rain a blessing for Reilmartini
Trainer Darren Weir was happy to see the heavy showers rain down on Caulfield and soften the track for O’Reilly gelding Reilmartini. Starting the day in the good range, rain began falling before the meeting …
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Smart Two-year-old to be set for early Guineas feature
Exciting two-year-old Madison County has been earmarked as a potential Guineas candidate next season after clinching his first race day success at Hastings on the weekend. Co-trainer Andrew Forsman has plenty of time for the …
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Garry’s Corner – 13 April
That’s it, done and dusted, the last major sale of yearlings in the Southern Hemisphere. My first real experience at the National Sale was Trentham in the early seventies, the average was $11k, the first …
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Jim Gibbs a man for all seasons
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant When everything you’ve done in racing has been a resounding success, it’s fair to assume there’s something more to it than luck. Hall of Famer Jim Gibbs, …
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The 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud
As the 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud, it’s certainly a very rewarding time to reflect on what a great year it has been for the farm and our resident …
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Top southern debut from Pins mare
Smart sprinting mare Morse Code has made an instant impact from her new quarters. The Pins mare made her first appearance from Michael and Matthew Pitman’s stable on Saturday and the five-year-old posted a hollow …
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Waikato Stud’s service fees set for 2018
Waikato Stud has enjoyed another outstanding season with the progeny of their top-quality stallion roster again playing starring roles in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Heading the line-up is champion sire Savabeel, who …
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Garry’s Corner – 4 March
Well some things change, some things never change. As I attack my corner Patrick Hogan will be turning his corner, today is the day! Cambridge Stud is now securely in the hands of Brendan and …
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Johnson to ride Kiwi Oaks hope
Chris Johnson has been confirmed as Savvy Coup’s rider in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m). Co-trainer Michael Pitman said Hugh Bowman had been approached for the mount, but he has opted to partner the Chris …
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Early strike for Red Rover
The Waikato Stud-bred and raced Red Rover hasn’t taken long to make his presence felt in Sydney. A son of O’Reilly, he finished third on debut at Gosford last month and showed the benefit of …
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