Waikato Stud News
WS-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 …
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A 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 …
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Richly-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 …
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A 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 …
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Group 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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Talented Rondinella impresses
Ocean Park’s gifted daughter Rondinella was back in business at Te Rapa this afternoon. The smart four-year-old made her first appearance for the season a memorable one with success over 1400 metres. It was only …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop mare’s hot form continues
Matamata trainer Jim Collett is confident that Katie Perrie can make her mark in good middle distance company. He has high expectations of the Rock ‘n’ Pop four-year-old, who is unbeaten in her last three …
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A Trip Down Memory Lane – Glamour Puss and Swick
As the famous Flemington Carnival comes to a close, it features the main sprint race for the week – the $1 million VRC Sprint Classic. Over the years, the 1200m showpiece has had a number …
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Famous Foals – Tivaci x Golden Gamble Colt
This week we introduce you to a half-brother to two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon. On October 9 2018, Golden Gamble gave birth to a healthy brown colt by WS freshman sire Tivaci. …
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Garry’s Corner – 9 November
So much to think about, so much to comment on hard to know where to start. Let’s start with the first two days of the VRC carnival, as always that wonderful sporting city Melbourne has …
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Savabeel mare produces cool performance
Talented mare Savacool shone on the big stage at Flemington with success there on Oaks day. The Waikato Stud graduate powered home from the back of the field for the fifth win of her light …
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Savabeel makes his mark at Flemington
Waikato Stud’s multiple champion stallion Savabeel had his say on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington. His gifted son Kaonic claimed the Listed Furphy Plate to give his sire his 79th stakes winner. The Chris Waller-trained …
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