Waikato Stud News
3YO makes perfect start to career
Tony Pike can see a bright future for Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son Surely Sacred, who made a winning debut at Te Rapa today. Off the back of a trial success, he overcame an awkward barrier …
Read MoreWaikato Stud the major RTR player
Waikato Stud stallions, led by the irrepressible Savabeel, were the dominant forces at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. The Matamata farm’s champion stallion provided the top four lots, with a total …
Read MoreA Trip Down Memory Lane – Viennetta
The Counties Racing Club takes centre stage this week with a number of Black Type races, including the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Stakes – a time honoured race whose honour roll includes the mighty Sunline …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 23 November
Sorry about last week but I figured the two of you would fully understand that my having a couple of days at Kinloch would not have a great effect on the income I will be …
Read MorePendant shines at Sandown
A great day at Karaka for Waikato Stud was followed up in Australia where My Pendant was successful on the Lakeside track at Sandown. Trained by Danny O’Brien, she was ridden by Craig Williams who …
Read MoreA stellar day at Karaka for Waikato Stud
Waikato Stud enjoyed an outstanding day in the ring on the opening day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale. They bred and sold the joint sale toppers at $500,000, both by resident champion …
Read MoreGot to love this filly
The regally Waikato Stud bred and raced three-year-old filly Loved One hasn’t wasted any time in living up to her illustrious pedigree. The Ocean Park filly returned a cheque in her first three appearances before …
Read MoreWS-bred entire Ocean Emperor goes back to back in Tauranga Stakes
To quote famous baseballer Yogi Berra, it was “déjà vu’ all over again” at Tauranga on Saturday when classy customer Ocean Emperor defended his Gr.2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes (1600m) crown in fine style. The seven-year-old …
Read MoreA Trip Down Memory Lane – Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas
Over the years, the Group 1 1000 Guineas at Riccarton has been a very successful race for Waikato Stud and their stallions. Former champion Sire O’Reilly won the race twice with Final Destination in 2001 …
Read MoreRichly-bred colt stars at trials
A well-related Sacred Falls two-year-old is showing that he has inherited a good measure of the family ability. The colt made his first trial appearance at Avondale this week and won his 800-metre heat in …
Read MoreA Prince for the late O’Reilly
He’s an unexpected star and there’s no stopping the express seven-year-old Prince Oz. The son of O’Reilly’s rise through the sprinting ranks tells a remarkable story. This afternoon, Prince Oz went to another level with …
Read MoreGroup One glory for Waikato Stud graduate
Waikato Stud graduate Madison County sits firmly at the top of the age-group tree following a commanding performance to claim the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Waikato Stud graduate …
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