Waikato Stud News
Garry’s Corner – 11 May
Well, what else to write about but the loss of mate Pins. It was 1983 when we made the step into the so-called colonial bred sire prospects with the purchase of Centaine. It wasn’t easy …
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Positive reaction from racing industry as Messara review commences
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant The four days spent in New Zealand last week by John Messara to continue his review of the racing industry has resulted in nothing but positive comments …
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Strong sale for Ocean Park
Off the back of a continual string of winners and black-type performers, the progeny of Ocean Park were well sought after at this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock May Weanling Sale. Topping Waikato Stud’s draft was …
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Ocean Park colt snapped up NSW interests
An Ocean Park weanling led the way for Waikato Stud when the New Zealand Bloodstock’s May Sale opened at Karaka today. The youngster was knocked down for $20,000 to the Field House Partnership from new …
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Savabeel filly does it again for Marsh
Stephen Marsh has successfully followed a familiar path with the exciting Savabeel filly Santa Catarina. The Cambridge trainer produced the two-year-old to win yesterday’s Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1100m) to stretch his winning …
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Pedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey – Ocean Park Right On Track
Ocean Park has had another nice week, with a new stakes performer and an impressive Metropolitan Sydney winner. In her 5 start career, Another Dollar has never been out of the money. On Saturday at …
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Ross ‘Butch’ Fisher rubbed shoulders with Sydney’s best
Story by Brian de Lore The Informant Ross ‘Butch’ Fisher preferred the quieter home-life of Matamata to the hustle and bustle of Sydney but in a brief riding stint in the big smoke in 1961 …
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Waikato Stud goes up-market with weanling offering
Leading nursery Waikato Stud has adopted a highly professional approach to the Karaka May Sale by assembling its best ever offering of weanlings in a single draft for one sale. It’s no secret that the …
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Seaway strikes again for Ocean Park
Ocean Park three-year-old Seaway looks set to make an early impact in black type company. The Waikato Stud graduate’s fledgling career took on further momentum today when successful over 1550m at Canterbury. With three wins …
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Waikato Stud mourning loss of Pins
It is with great sadness that Waikato Stud announces the passing of champion resident sire Pins. The 21-year-old son of Snippets died suddenly on Sunday due to complications from colic. A Gr.1 Australian Guineas (2000m) …
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Australia beckons impressive Love Affair
Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are likely to be looking at suitable offshore targets for the quality mare Love Affair. The Cambridge trainers produced the Garry Chittick-bred and owned four-year-old for an impressive first-up victory …
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Pedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey – Rock N Pop Rolling On
We are frequently hearing from trainers with progeny of Rock N Pop that they are really happy with what they are seeing, and that they will just benefit from more time. These comments are looking …
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