Waikato Stud News

28 March 2025

From Group 1 glory to Gold Coast goodbyes: Atishu’s next chapter beckons at Magic Millions

Bred by Waikato Stud, Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) was offered at the 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale, where she caught the eye of syndicators Go Racing – who, at the time, could scarcely have imagined the incredible journey she would take them on. As it stands, that consists of three Group 1 victories and over A$5.7 million in prizemoney, with the potential of more on the way.

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27 March 2025

Welcome back home, Wishy

From standing quietly behind the hedges so no one could see the severe front leg deformities as a foal, to shining on the world stage, I Wish I Win (ex Make A Wish) is a story of passion, patience and belief – this is his story.

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23 March 2025

Super debut by Wallace’s Seth filly

Long-time Waikato Stud supporter Gary Wallace celebrated as his homebred Super Seth filly Kia Kaha scored stylishly at Matamata. With multiple stakes winners and two Group 1 stars already, Super Seth’s early success as a sire continues to shine on both sides of the Tasman – and Kia Kaha adds to that story.

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22 March 2025

Sav’s sixth Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire

Savabeel sires sixth individual Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire with Gringotts joining Never Been Kissed, Icebath, Warmonger, Savatoxl and Beauty Eternal as Group 1 winners out of Waikato Stud’s NZ Hall of Fame inductee in waiting, Savabeel.

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20 March 2025

Hong Kong glory for he son of Ardrossan

Son of Ardrossan claims victory at Happy Valley, his full brother was purchased for $240,000 at the NZB Ready To Run Sale in October of last year.

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20 March 2025

A winning Wednesday across the southern hemisphere for Savabeel

A winning Wednesday for Savabeel who posted winners in New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.

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20 March 2025

Smart Kiwi 3YO to join Moody Coleman stable

Tivaci’s son Sought After to head across the Tasman to Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, following in the steps of the farm’s star galloper I Wish I Win.

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15 March 2025

King Of Thunder storms home at Rosehill

King Of Thunder (Tivaci) impressed second-up at Rosehill, winning over 1900m for John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, with wis next start in the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes, with a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Australian Derby.

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12 March 2025

Miriam scores for Seth at Matamata

Waikato Stud-bred filly Miriam (ex Kym Dynasty) secured victory at Matamata over 1050m for Stephen Autridge and Craig Grylls. Digging deep to hold off Sister Cynane, she surged to win by 0.8 lengths.

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12 March 2025

A Wish fulfilled: I Wish I Win retired, returns to Waikato Stud

From an uncertain start to a dazzling career, I Wish I Win has defied expectations at every turn. Now, the champion sprinter bids farewell to the track, retiring to Waikato Stud, where he will enjoy a well-earned rest among familiar pastures and the team who believed in him from day one.

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10 March 2025

Patch Of Cosmo shines in Hong Kong for Seth

Patch Of Cosmo’s win in Hong Kong rounded out another exception week for Super Seth who sired four winners including a Gr.1 Randwick Guineas winner.

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10 March 2025

New Zealand’s Champions Day is all about putting Kiwi racing on the map

The Thoroughbred Report’s Kit Gow speaks with Cameron Rodgers about Damask Rose winning the NZB Kiwi, Savabeel, Super Seth and all-things New Zealand.

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