Mighty K Breaks Through at Sha Tin

13 February 2012

Caspar Fownes’ stable runner Mighty K – an O’Reilly half-brother to the stakes winner Big River, broke through maiden ranks with a gritty 1400m performance at Hong Kong last night.

The Whakanui Stud-bred 3YO out of Zoilus fought stride for stride in the straightwith eventually runner up Lucky Nistelrooy, ultimately winning for owner Kirk Wong King Wai by a nose.

Olivia Blane honoured at Industry Excellence Awards

We’re proud to share that our very own Olivia Blane was named the winner of the Stud, Stable & Kennel Excellence category at the Industry Excellence Awards, powered by Entain. As Waikato Stud’s Yearling Manager, Olivia leads our yearling preparation team and oversees the preparation of nearly 100 yearlings for public auction each season.

29 June 2025

Knocks it out of the Park with a metro double across the Ocean

Proven sire Ocean Park struck again with a metro double in Australia on Saturday, 28 June, led by Misterkipchoge and Arcadia Park. A multiple Group 1 winner himself, Ocean Park continues to deliver high-class progeny including Tofane, Kolding, Kovalica and VRC Oaks placegetter Powers Of Opal.