Waikato Stud News
Waikato Stud’s outstanding season acknowledged
Another stellar season for Waikato Stud has them in leading contention for the Breeder of the Year Award. The Matamata nursery is one of four finalists with the winner to be announced at the NZTR …
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Garry’s Corner – 3 August
I am not sure if it’s good or bad but the one thing for sure is the years go real quick in this racing game. They go a lot quicker if you are lucky enough …
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Staff Profile – Bev Spriggens
This week we caught up with Night Foaling Unit Manager Bev Spriggens as she heads into her eighteenth foaling season with Waikato Stud. Q How and when did you get involved in the thoroughbred industry? …
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Savabeel sets the standard
It might seem like business as usual but closer examination of champion stallion Savabeel’s achievements from the past 12 months reveals just how good his season has been. Such is Savabeel’s record, expectation is that …
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O’Reilly makes his presence felt in Ryder
It was only fitting that the final black type event of the New Zealand racing season was dominated by the late, great O’Reilly. His grandson Atenartin won the Listed Ryder Stakes at Awapuni Racecourse …
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Staff Profile – Emma Dench
The WS foaling unit will be bustling with activity in no time so, this week we caught up with Day Foaling Unit Manager Emma Dench to find out how she got involved in the Thoroughbred …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop’s roll continues
The quaintly-named Horsey Horse Horse has continued an excellent season for the regally-bred Rock ‘n’ Pop. She credited the Waikato Stud-based stallion with his 15th individual winner when she struck at Matamata yesterday. Trained by …
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Gold Ambition back to winning form
Rejuvenated Savabeel gelding Gold Ambition has bounced back to something like his old Group One form with a last-to-first win at Doomben. On a day when horses in the lead were suited, Gold Ambition ($5) …
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Top mare nearing raceday return in Australia
Well performed mare Coldplay is coming to hand nicely in her new Sydney environment as she prepares for her last campaign on the track before commencing a breeding career. The four-time stakes winner, including twice …
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Kaonic on Group One path
Chris Waller will follow a similar path followed by multiple Group One winner Boban with his impressive Randwick winner Kaonic. Waller said the talented son of Savabeel headed into his autumn three-year-old campaign as one …
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Garry’s Corner – 20 July
Part One: I have no desire, nor any knowledge of John Messara’s report to attempt to preempt what direction he may believe is our best way forward. The current ongoing success of the NSW racing …
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Deserved win for Ocean Park filly
Good things come to those who wait as Waikato Stud found to their delight at Hawke’s Bay this afternoon. Their well-related filly Pink Graffiti posted an overdue maiden victory over 1200m in the hands of Bridget …
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