Waikato Stud News
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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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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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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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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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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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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Garry’s Corner – 1st December
When you write a weekly comment it is sometimes difficult to hit on a subject that is both relevant and current. Not so this week, no, I have plenty to keep my readers thought process …
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Love Affair ready for next challenge
A conservative approach to what looms as a career-defining campaign looks set to pay dividends for progressive mare Love Affair. The highly regarded Savabeel four-year-old stepped out for the first time this season at Pukekohe …
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First stakes winner for Ocean Park
Quality filly Ocean Jewel became the first stakes winner for WS stallion Ocean Park when taking out the Listed Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. The Simon Miller-trained three-year-old enjoyed a good run …
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Garry’s Corner – 24th November
You know in life you never know if you are too late or too soon. I attended three meetings on Tuesday and of course, all related to racing. The first at Pukekohe was about the …
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Ocean Park doubles up across the Tasman
Exciting young resident WS stallion Ocean Park made a double splash in Australia this afternoon. The former New Zealand Horse of the Year was represented by a winning double after the successes of the home-breds …
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Waikato Stud celebrating another super Saturday
The sound of champagne corks popping at Waikato Stud aren’t uncommon and we had further cause for lively celebrations this afternoon. Home-bred Hashalo turned her fortunes around when triumphant in the Gr.1 gavelhouse.com New Zealand …
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