Waikato Stud News
Garry’s Corner – 28 September
I read this morning an article questioning the effective ownership of Fonterra, the dairy farmers are the end result beneficiaries of the efforts made on their behalf. The problem is the decisions and some instances …
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Ocean Park hits a memorable milestone
Former New Zealand Horse of the Year Ocean Park has brought up his half-century. The Waikato Stud stallion produced his 50th individual winner yesterday when Ocean Essence struck at Mildura. Ocean Park has made his …
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Bully Boy flexes his muscles again
Promising four-year-old Bully Boy furthered his record in style at Riccarton this afternoon. The progressive son of Rock ‘n’ Pop put his Rating 65 rivals to the sword, winning by a length and a quarter. …
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Pins filly claims major honours
Emily Margaret produced a gallant display to become the latest in a long line of black type winners for Pins. She made much of the running at Riccarton today and kicked on gallantly to win …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop delivers a double
Progressive four-year-old The Lord Mayor capped off a trans-Tasman double for his sire with victory in the closing event at Rosehill today. The son of Waikato Stud’s exciting Rock ‘n’ Pop went back to back …
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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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