Waikato Stud News
Singapore double for Rock ‘n’ Pop
Inclement weather at Kranji in Singapore last evening didn’t rain on Rock ‘n’ Pop’s parade. The Waikato Stud stallion was a shining light with a winning double on the card. His son Refresh struck over …
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Group One glory for Savabeel’s daughter
Bonny mare Shillelagh is Savabeel’s latest Group One winner after her stunning victory Flemington this afternoon. The Chris Waller-trained mare came from the rear of the field to reign supreme in the Empire Rose Stakes. …
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Topweight scores in feature Awapuni Sprint
Talented galloper Ocean Emperor gave his rivals weight and a beating when he took out the Courtesy Ford Red Craze Bowl (1400m) at Awapuni. The seven-year-old Zabeel entire was having his first run since a …
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Pike’s opinion of 3YO vindicated
Four of the first five races in New Zealand today were won by the stock of O’Reilly, but none more impressive that Sacred Accord. Tony Pike is tipping a bright future for the Waikato Stud-bred …
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Filly not to be ignored
The well-related and lightly-tried Ignored added to the family roll on honour with success today at New Plymouth. At her third appearance, the Savabeel filly got home strongly under rider Matthew Cameron to open her …
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Mark’s Mail – 2 November
What a week it’s been for our champion resident sire Savabeel – fourteen winners and two Stakes winners in the space of just seven days. It’s great to have already had a Stakes winning two-year-old emerge …
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A Trip Down Memory Lane – Sangster’s VRC Derby Win
As always, Derby Day at Flemington 2011 was a great day’s racing – French import Glass Harmonium led all the way in the MacKinnon Stakes, glamour colt Sepoy claimed the Coolmore, brilliant filly Atlantic Jewel …
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Staff Profile | Kennedy Beaumont
She’s hooked on all things yearlings and can’t wait to see how this year’s youngsters progress towards Karaka. Meet Kennedy Beaumont, a member of our yearling prep team. Q What is your role at Waikato …
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Regally-bred mare wins at Geelong
A Group One pedigree was to the fore for Waikato Stud at Geelong on Thursday. Queen Leonora struck for the second time in her brief career when victorious over 1500 metres. The 4-year-old is trained …
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Garry’s Corner – 2 November
Well, here we go again. Yep the annual NZ breeders have lost their way. We no longer have the capacity to provide horses for the great handicap event of the year. Those that annually pass …
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Hong Kong success for Ocean Park
Clement Legend appreciated the step up to a middle distance to break his Hong Kong duck. Runner-up at Sha Tin at his previous appearance, the four-year-old broke through over 2200 metres at Happy Valley last …
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Stud residents rolling out the winners
The progeny of Waikato Stud stallions are with widespread success across Australasia and in Asia. Since last Friday, Savabeel has produced 11 winners, three for O’Reilly, a pair for Ocean Park and Pins and Rock …
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