Waikato Stud News
All-out assault from Rock ‘n’ Pop 3Y0
Promising Rock ‘n’ Pop three-year-old Autumn Assault has returned in a blaze of glory at Kranji. The David Kok-trained three-year-old was a winner last season and resumed with a dominant victory over 1100m on Sunday. …
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Savabeel’s son well worth the wait
Chris Waller’s patience with Kaonic is showing its rewards with the Savabeel four-year-old now unbeaten in both of his runs this preparation. He won twice last term, but the Sydney trainer decided against a Melbourne …
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Melody Belle reigns supreme in Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate
Against a very good field in the $100,000 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (Gr. 2, 1200m) on Saturday 18 August at Te Rapa, Melody Belle reigned supreme. Champion Two-Year-Old, Melody Belle won the Karaka Million (Listed, …
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Staff Profile | Kathleen Verry
She’s a qualified nurse and loves watching young horses grow and develop. Meet Kathleen Verry, a member of our ‘Wet Mare’ team. Q How did you get involved in the Thoroughbred Industry and what path …
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Garry’s Corner – 17 August
One of the great aspects of the horse industry is the people you meet. All walks of life that enjoy not just the horse but each other. Racing administration creates a few divisions but even …
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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 …
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The 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 …
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Rennie 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 …
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Savvy 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 …
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Preditor 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 …
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Double 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. …
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Rock ‘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 …
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