Waikato Stud News
Staff Profile | Lee Favell
He used to run competitively, and his greatest achievement was making the big move from the UK to base himself in New Zealand. Meet Stallion Handler Lee Favell. Q What is your role on the …
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Stud blueblood blooms at Hawkesbury
The regally-bred Grand Bouquet has made a lightning start to her racing career in Australia. The Waikato Stud graduate won at just the second time of asking with a smart victory at Hawkesbury. Trained on …
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All-out assault from Rock ‘n’ Pop 3Y0
Promising Rock ‘n’ Pop three-year-old Autumn Assault has returned in a blaze of glory at Kranji. The David Kok-trained three-year-old was a winner last season and resumed with a dominant victory over 1100m on Sunday. …
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Savabeel’s son well worth the wait
Chris Waller’s patience with Kaonic is showing its rewards with the Savabeel four-year-old now unbeaten in both of his runs this preparation. He won twice last term, but the Sydney trainer decided against a Melbourne …
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Melody Belle reigns supreme in Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate
Against a very good field in the $100,000 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (Gr. 2, 1200m) on Saturday 18 August at Te Rapa, Melody Belle reigned supreme. Champion Two-Year-Old, Melody Belle won the Karaka Million (Listed, …
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Staff Profile | Kathleen Verry
She’s a qualified nurse and loves watching young horses grow and develop. Meet Kathleen Verry, a member of our ‘Wet Mare’ team. Q How did you get involved in the Thoroughbred Industry and what path …
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Garry’s Corner – 17 August
One of the great aspects of the horse industry is the people you meet. All walks of life that enjoy not just the horse but each other. Racing administration creates a few divisions but even …
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Coldplay ready for Sydney debut
Classy New Zealand mare Coldplay is coming to hand nicely in her new Sydney environment as she prepares for her last campaign before commencing a breeding career. The dual Group Two winner will race as …
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The first foals by Tivaci have arrived
The first foals of Waikato Stud’s Tivaci (High Chaparral {IRE}) aren’t letting anyone down. The newcomers are meeting all expectations and a further endorsement of the Matamata farm’s stallion selection process. “When you purchase a …
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Rennie back in business at Waikato Stud
Mike Rennie is returning to the farm that launched his thoroughbred career. He has been appointed to the role of Business Development Manager at Waikato Stud. “It’s all happened quite quickly, but I’m really happy …
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Savvy Coup on target for Tarzino trophy
Savvy Coup is on track to continue along the Group One path at Hastings on September 1. Trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman will run the stable star fresh-up in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) without …
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Preditor hunts down Group Three rivals
Group One targets beckon the Waikato Stud graduate Preditor following his stunning victory in the Gr.3 Jumbo Jet Trophy at Kranji last evening. The son of Savabeel came from the tail of the field under …
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