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Tivaci filly stakes strong Karaka Million claim
Precocious filly Wolverine made a bold statement for the upcoming Listed Karaka Million when the Waikato Stud-bred and sold filly produced a dazzling display at Te Rapa this afternoon. The Roydon Bergerson-trained youngster also became …
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Scribe an ongoing success story
Smart 3-year-old Scribe penned another winning chapter in his burgeoning career when he successfully defended his unbeaten record this afternoon. Part-owned by Waikato Stud, the son of Press Statement had been a debut winner at …
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Waikato Stud named 2020/2021 Breeder of the Year
Following a stellar season from horses carrying the iconic WS brand, Waikato Stud has been announced as the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan Breeder of the Year for the 2020-21 season. It is the …
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Progressive Image Of You strikes again
Pins mare Image Of You continued her sweet run of form this preparation with success over 1600 metres at Te Rapa this afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold 4-year-old broke her maiden first-up in October …
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Prince produces regal performance
Pins Prince made a flawless start to his career at Sha Tin on Saturday evening with success at the first time of asking. The 4-year-old has been patiently handled by trainer John Size and the …
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Savabeel scoops the G1 Classic pool
Savabeel’s domination of this season’s Riccarton Classics was completed when his daughter The Perfect Pink produced a career best performance at southern headquarters on Saturday afternoon. Seven days ago, the Waikato Stud stallion’s outstanding son …
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Sagunto goes all the way at Awapuni
Sagunto bounced back to his front-running best at Awapuni to comfortably bag the fifth victory of his career. The O’Reilly six-year-old had been a commanding winner during the Hawke’s Bay carnival before he came unstuck …
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Chittick awarded prestigious Scholarship
The 2022 Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship has been awarded to a young industry participant from a family ingrained in the fabric of the New Zealand thoroughbred breeding industry. George Chittick, who turns 19 …
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Tivaci juvenile impresses on debut
Tivaci was represented by his first 2-year-old winner when his daughter Wolverine produced a dashing debut display at Otaki this afternoon. The Waikato Stud stallion has made a cracking start to his career with six …
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The corner with Garry Chittick
I have just waded through the current document addressing racing’s current problems, a document with plans and aspirations for future participation. I have openly confessed to a well-aged dose of cynicism but my thought process …
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Hasabro boosts Group prospects
Hasabro gave all his Riccarton rivals weight and a beating this afternoon to further boost his prospects for next month’s G2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile. Bred by Waikato Stud with leading Sydney trainer John O’Shea’s wife …
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On target for G1 VRC Derby tilt
Tutukaka put his Group 1 credentials on the line this afternoon and he sailed through with flying colours to triumph in the Listed Geelong Classic. The Tony Pike-trained 3-year-old son of Tavistock, who is part-owned …
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