Waikato Stud News
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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreRennie 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 …
Read MoreSavvy 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 …
Read MorePreditor 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 …
Read MoreDouble strike for Waikato Stud resident
Rock Island Line completed a Riccarton double on Saturday for Rock ‘n’ Pop when he defeated his Rating 65 rivals. The Waikato Stud stallion’s lightly-tried son Bully Boy had earlier opened his account in style. …
Read MoreRock ‘n’ Pop’s son one to follow
The promising Waikato Stud graduate Bully Boy raced right up to his looks at Riccarton today to post his maiden success. Placed at his two previous runs, the handsome son of Rock ‘n’ Pop won …
Read MoreStaff Profile | Casey Favell
This week we caught up with foaling unit team member Casey Favell. Q How old were you when your first interest in horses was sparked? A I was 20 when I first got involved with horses. …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 10 August
I normally try to keep politics at arm’s length in my corner. I remember being made to stand in and face the corner in my first weeks at school well. Arm’s length would have exposed …
Read MoreLofty Spring targets for Ocean Emperor
Ocean Emperor has freshened since his Singapore mission and is taking positive steps toward a return to racing in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings. The son of Zabeel was taken to Singapore for …
Read MoreOcean Park opens new season in style
The progeny of Waikato Stud resident Ocean Park have made a flying start to the new season. The Thorn Park stallion produced winners in three states across the Tasman. Marina started the ball rolling on …
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