Waikato Stud News
Hennessy’s racing travels to continue
Gary Hennessy is preparing for another international tour of duty. The Matamata trainer has his sights set on a Singapore Group One feature after receiving confirmation that Ocean Emperor has gained a spot in the …
Read MoreOcean Park’s sons impress
Exciting young Waikato Stud stallion Ocean Park has produced another two youngsters who promise to make their future mark in stakes company. The lightly-tried Ocean Class posted his breakthrough victory over 1600m at Wangaratta yesterday …
Read MoreGroup 1 Australasian Oaks mission for Savacool
Sydney Savabeel filly Savacool has booked herself a ticket to the Australasian Oaks with her victory on a rain-soaked track at Caulfield. Sent south from trainer Chris Waller’s Sydney stable, Savacool took out Saturday’s Thomas …
Read MoreCaulfield rain a blessing for Reilmartini
Trainer Darren Weir was happy to see the heavy showers rain down on Caulfield and soften the track for O’Reilly gelding Reilmartini. Starting the day in the good range, rain began falling before the meeting …
Read MoreSmart Two-year-old to be set for early Guineas feature
Exciting two-year-old Madison County has been earmarked as a potential Guineas candidate next season after clinching his first race day success at Hastings on the weekend. Co-trainer Andrew Forsman has plenty of time for the …
Read MoreTrainer sees top future for Fawn
Roger James is bullish about the future staying prospects of the lightly-tried Fawn. The Cambridge horseman had further reason to be upbeat about the four-year-old after she produced a strong performance to win the Red …
Read MorePedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey
The pinnacle of racing at this time of year is always the Sydney Autumn Carnival – and it was wonderful to see Pretty To Sea pick up black type with an excellent 2nd placing in …
Read MorePretty performance promises much more
Ocean Park’s latest black type performer looks a safe bet to add to her record in the near future. Pretty To Sea produced the best performance of her fledgeling career last time out when runner-up …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 13 April
That’s it, done and dusted, the last major sale of yearlings in the Southern Hemisphere. My first real experience at the National Sale was Trentham in the early seventies, the average was $11k, the first …
Read MoreJim Gibbs a man for all seasons
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant When everything you’ve done in racing has been a resounding success, it’s fair to assume there’s something more to it than luck. Hall of Famer Jim Gibbs, …
Read MoreStar performance at Waverley
Waikato Stud graduate Lincoln Star capped off a bright start to his career this afternoon with a breakthrough success at Waverley. The Lisa Latta-trained three-year-old had placed in four of his previous start before he …
Read MoreThe 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud
As the 2018 yearling sale series draw to a close for Waikato Stud, it’s certainly a very rewarding time to reflect on what a great year it has been for the farm and our resident …
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