Waikato Stud News

23 December 2017

Savabeel’s son puts rivals to sword

A youngster bought with a staying career in mind is in contention for a massive juvenile pay day. Sword Of Osman distanced his rivals on debut in Saturday’s NZ Bakels 2Y0 Premier (1100m) at Awapuni …

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22 December 2017

Garry’s Corner – 22nd December

So it’s Xmas, the end of another stud season. We could say it was tough, difficult, with a wet spring and now a dry summer but there is always something. We are dealing with the …

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21 December 2017

Royal Stakes next target for Anevay

Local trainer Glenn Old drew first blood at Matamata’s twilight meeting on Wednesday when his runner Anevay scored her maiden victory in the Matamata Veterinary Services (1600m).   Ridden by Alysha Collett, the Ocean Park …

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18 December 2017

Moore reveals Derby contender

Moore unveiled the first of his contenders for the 2018 BMW Hong Kong Derby when three-year-old Easy Go Easy Win (Savabeel) saluted at his local debut in the Class 3 Lukfook Jewellery PT Bridal Collection …

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16 December 2017

Savabeel’s daughter chasing Group One prizes

Savvy southern trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are gunning for two Group One Trentham features with a WS graduate. The Riccarton based father and son team have eyes for the Levin Classic (1600m) on January …

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16 December 2017

Ocean Park’s son strikes again

Age group honours await the progressive Seaway following further success at Canterbury. The Ocean Park colt was successful over 1550m last evening in the hands of Tye Angland to continue the excellent start he has …

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15 December 2017

Waiting tactics pay off with O’Reilly’s son

Patience is a quality Roger James is blessed with and it was rewarded at Tauranga this afternoon. The Cambridge trainer produced the lightly-raced WS graduate Boomerang to open his account in his first appearance as …

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15 December 2017

Garry’s Corner – 15th December

I’m back! Yes, I have returned safely after a week in the South Island including four nights in Dusky Sound. Is this part of the bucket list? If so, the next destination will need to …

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14 December 2017

Tivaci to stay in New Zealand

The Group One-winning son of High Chaparral has received a royal welcome from Australasian breeders with a top quality 2017 book of more than 140 mares. After taking due diligence, we have decided a European …

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9 December 2017

Savabeel’s son claims another Group One

Powerhouse Taranaki performer Kawi has edged closer to a significant slice of New Zealand racing history. Success in Saturday’s Gr.1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham was his seventh at the highest level …

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6 December 2017

Scream Park in frame for Karaka Classic

Scream Park took a step closer to a return to New Zealand for an inaugural $1 million race by winning at Warwick Farm.   While January’s lucrative Magic Millions meeting on the Gold Coast is …

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2 December 2017

Cup win boosts hope for Trentham Feature

Kevin Gray was given encouragement on Saturday to raise his sights with his in-form staying mare All In Vogue. The Palmerston North horseman has her in the Gr.3 Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup (3200m) and she …

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