Gr.1 Racemare Macavelli Miss to Visit Rios

2 October 2014

Macavelli Miss

Waikato Stud’s pedigree consultant Gareth Downey is putting his money where his mouth is and will be supporting the stud’s Guineas winning sire Rios this season with his very own Gr.1 Thorndon Mile winning racemare, Macavelli Miss.

“My wife Mel and I are massive fans of Rios,” said Downey.

“Waikato Stud’s label for Rios is that he is our secret ‘smokey’

“Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and we want to be part of the fireworks.”

The Corner with Garry Chittick

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26 August 2026

Shailer pair building nicely into spring campaigns

WS-breds Justin Case and Magice contributed to a memorable season for Kris Shailer in his return to the training ranks last term, and he is hoping they can continue their form into the new season.