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Hall of Famer O’Reilly stands proudly over son’s Karaka debut
The success of first season sire Sacred Falls at last week’s National Yearling Sale was a timely reminder of the wide reach of champion stallion O’Reilly. That influence is no better illustrated at Waikato Stud, …
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Cruz hopes Eagle can soar to Dubai
Martin Cruz is hoping pins gelding Packing Eagle can prove his worth to be on the international stage in Dubai next month when he competes at Group One level at Te Rapa on Saturday. Packing …
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Kawi at peak for Group One sprint
Allan Sharrock believes seven-time Group One winner Kawi is in the best form of his career leading into Saturday’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. The New Plymouth trainer admits he is brimming …
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Black Type win top priority
Stephen Marsh has only one thing on his mind with Rosa Carolina. “We had her as a two and three-year-old before she went to Australia where she got some black type – we now have …
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Oaks hope opens account
Lightly-raced Savabeel filly Lincoln Melody has made an immediate impression over ground to boost her classic prospects. The daughter of Savabeel stepped up beyond a mile for the first time in the Hits Maiden 2050m …
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Shillelagh to run in C F Orr Stakes
While excitement builds for the return of champion Winx, her stablemate Shillelagh (NZ) (Savabeel) will bid for a second Group One victory in Melbourne in the C F Orr Stakes. Shillelagh won the Group One …
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Paris Rock secures third consecutive win
Trainer Henry Dwyer is eyeing stakes company after Paris Rock maintained her unbeaten record with a strong win at Caulfield. Graduating from victories at Geelong and Ballarat at her first two starts, Paris Rock took …
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Potential Derby tilt for son of Rock ‘N’ Pop
The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained The Mayor could be set for a tilt at the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) after his victory in the Matamata Commercial Cleaners (1600m) at Matamata on Friday. …
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Garry’s Corner
Where to start, what a week, to race then present and sell horses in the humid hot days that followed drains the energy of the ageing body and I don’t have to lead and present …
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Waikato Stud reigns supreme at Karaka
Waikato Stud have claimed their fifth consecutive champion vendor title at Karaka in style. The Matamata farm topped New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 sellers’ list courtesy of an outstanding consignment headed by Savabeel’s progeny and …
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Waikato Stud’s Karaka Yearling sale off to a flying start
Waikato Stud saved the best until deep into the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Sale at Karaka. Their headline act graced the ring as this evening’s proceedings were drawing to a close …
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Waikato Stud’s Book 1 draft makes outstanding reading
Pride, passion and excitement are exuding from the Waikato Stud barn at Karaka this week ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s revamped National Yearling Sales Series which commences on Sunday evening. An army of 50 staff …
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