Waikato Stud News
A trip down memory Lane
With the running of the $200,000 Group 1 Windsor Park Plate at Hastings on Saturday, we are reminded of two outstanding horses to come off the farm – International Group 1 winner Starcraft and our …
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Marks Mail / The Inquiry – September 21
This week Mark is joined by Daniel Gangi, Sam Curwood and Ash Hardwick for some Q & A at Waikato Stud’s iconic entertainment area Game Gully. Click the video below to watch.
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Staff Profile | Mike Rennie
He is a familiar face within the thoroughbred industry and joined the Waikato Stud team on Tuesday. He has enjoyed an action-packed career and reckons he has a knack for DIY. Meet Mike Rennie, Waikato …
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Garry’s Corner – 21 September
By the time you get to read this Joe Walls and I will be in Melbourne having a quiet red in memory of one of the characters of the turf Nick Columb. You may ask …
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O’Reilly’s sons dominant at Flemington
The late O’Reilly gained further posthumous honours at Flemington today when his sons Grunt and Brutal played starring roles. The former put away a top-class line-up in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes while Brutal remained …
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Wings airborne at Ruakaka
A bright future lies ahead of the Rock ‘n’ Pop three-year-old Wings, who impressively shed his maiden tag this afternoon. The gelding was in or near the lead all the way at Ruakaka before he …
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Staff Profile | Jasmine Robertson
She started her career in a yearling yard and foaling unit and has led yearlings at sales all over the world. Meet Waikato Stud’s Marketing Manager Jasmine Robertson. Q What does a normal day for …
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Tivaci foal photo competition
Waikato Stud are giving breeders with foals of Group One-winning stallion Tivaci a chance to win a prize pack worth more than $20,000. All owners are eligible to enter their youngsters through Waikato Stud’s website HERE …
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Garry’s Corner – 14 September
Occasionally we all need reminding of the past, my good mate de Lore needs a gentle reminder, his once again topical article in the Informant suggests a dereliction of duty by those responsible for racing …
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Mark’s Mail – 14 September
There is a massive day of racing to look forward to on both sides of the Tasman tomorrow and there are a stack of Waikato Stud sired runners worth following. Good luck to Rupert Legh …
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Stakes winning Kiwi lands in Sydney
Stakes winning filly Santa Catarina has arrived in Sydney ahead of a tilt at Saturday’s Gr.2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. The Stephen Marsh-trained daughter of Savabeel was a last-start runner-up at Taupo when …
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The Inquiry with Steve Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be best known for coaching the world’s greatest rugby team but his passion for racing and a decision to purchase a share in a promising racehorse who now goes …
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