Mark’s Mail – 30 November

Mark Chittick

The breeding season might be winding down (we’ve just got one left in the foaling paddock) but the yearling side of our operation is just warming up. We’ve already had a few people to the farm to inspect yearlings and we have an action-packed month to look forward to in December.

We’ve had an excellent week on the track with a number of our race fillies/mares striking success in New Zealand and Australia. Thanks to everyone involved with these horses, it’s really exciting to get a few more winners on the board for our racing team.

It’s been really exciting to see the progeny of Sacred Falls really setting the standard. It’s very encouraging as a stud master to see them out there winning trials and doing everything right for their trainers. We’re all really looking forward to watching his first Australian starter make her debut at Moonee Valley this weekend, fingers crossed!

It has been another highly successful week for the progeny of our stallions – congratulations to everyone who has enjoyed success and in particular the connections of Pins gelding Pinzu who took out the Listed Carbine Club Stakes in Perth last weekend.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Cheers
Mark

Recent News
8 November 2025

Noverre’s sibling salutes at Pukekohe

The Waikato Stud colours were out in force on Saturday, 8 November, and Magice (ex Magic Dancer) continued a wonderful day for Garry Chittick, who bred and races the son of Savabeel and is the full brother to first-season sire Noverre.

Read More
8 November 2025

153rd stakes winner for Sav with Rider’s Force

Savabeel’s influence was again on show as Force Of Nature fought bravely to claim the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint at Pukekohe. Trained by Andrew Forsman and bred by Tony Rider, the five-year-old gelding prevailed in a tight 1200m photo finish.

Read More