Waikato Stud News
Savabeel 3YO presses Classic claims
Savabeel’s son Sword Of Osman is back on track for the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton. He put a couple of indifferent displays behind him with a return to winning ways in today’s …
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Regal performance from Ocean Park’s son
King Opie has continued his impressive run of form in Hong Kong with further success to continue his march through the grades. The Waikato Stud graduate claimed a class three victory over 1200 metres and …
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Rocking good ride gets mare home
A smart ride at Tauranga this afternoon from Sam Collett saw Katie Perrie double her winning tally. The Rock ‘n’ Pop mare had broken her maiden at her previous start and had trouble handling her …
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Mark’s Mail – 19 October
I would have done a video this week but we had a big night in the foaling paddock and I’m feeling a little bit worse for wear. We were treated to a great weekend of …
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Staff Profile | Kerrie Cox
She started working at Waikato Stud 15 years ago and hasn’t looked back. Meet Waikato Stud’s Bloodstock Manager Kerrie Cox. Q What is your role at Waikato Stud and what are some of your main …
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Garry’s Corner – 19 October
I know submissions to the Minister are due today, but really what’s the point in attempting to add to the plethora of opinions proffered on a subject that if the Minister is true to his …
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A Trip Down Memory Lane – Master O’Reilly
The 2007 Caulfield Cup will be forever etched in our memories with short-priced favourite Maldivian being led back to the mounting yard by the Clerk of the Course with blood streaming from his neck after …
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Savabeel’s sons star at breeze-ups
Champion sire Savabeel was a speed influence during New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale breeze-ups. A pair of Waikato Stud-bred and owned colts took time honours during the two-day action this week. Both youngsters …
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Cool mare strikes again for family
Promising mare Savacool continues to add to her family’s roll of honour and provide significant pedigree updates for her siblings. The Waikato Stud graduate won for the fourth time in her 11-start career when was …
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Bebop rocks in Singapore
An international pedigree was to the fore when the New Zealand-bred Bebop opened his winning account in Singapore. Trained by Hideyuki Takaoka, the four-year-old successfully stepped up to 1700m for the first time on Sunday …
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Rock ‘n’ Affair back in style
Rock ‘n’ Pop’s promising daughter Rock ‘n’ Affair has wasted no time in doubling her winning tally. She broke her maiden last season and at Hawera on Saturday she struck again. The four-year-old was making …
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Nicoletta a first-up star
Savabeel mare Nicoletta looks in for a lucrative campaign following a determined first-up win at Hawera this afternoon. In her season-opener, the Group One-performed mare took the major honours in the Gr.3 Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes. …
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