Waikato Stud News
Walker confirmed as Kawi’s Perth partner
Former champion New Zealand jockey Michael Walker will ride Kawi in Australia. Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock confirmed the engagement as he puts the finishing touches on the star son of Savabeel ahead of a three-start …
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Successful return for son of Pins
The well-related No Return made a perfect start to his season in Australia yesterday for his New Zealand connections. The WS-bred and sold son of Pins was a first-up winner over 1500 metres at Canterbury …
Read MoreHall Of Fame stakes Guineas claim
A Savabeel three-year-old pressed his Group One claims with a sublime victory at Riccarton on Saturday. Hall Of Fame was a runaway winner with a performance that has cut his NZ 2000 Guineas odds from …
Read MorePins 4YO makes an impact in feature mile
Mackintosh is Pins’ latest Group One performer after a bold showing in Saturday’s Epsom Handicap at Randwick. The progressive four-year-old gave another outstanding account of himself when a close third in the prestigious Sydney mile. …
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Mare making her mark at stud
Metropolitan was a dual stakes winner during her racing days and she is now doing a fine job at stud. The Elusive City mare has a 100 per cent record with all three of her …
Read MoreSmart Savabeel mare in line for higher honours
Shillelagh has earned herself a crack at black type after opening her Australian account at Caulfield. The daughter of Savabeel came from the back of the field yesterday for a narrow, but impressive victory. Co-trainer …
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War Affair back in business
O’Reilly’s outstanding son War Affair has overcome adversity for a return to winning form. The six-year-old bounced back from a series of injuries to triumph over 1400 metres at Kranji yesterday. The former Singapore Horse …
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Pins filly toast of WS
WS product Legless Veuve has rocketed into Group One contention in Melbourne after an outstanding performance yesterday. The daughter of Pins handled a sharp rise in class admirably when she accounted for a hot field …
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Pins filly stitches up first success
The highly-promising Pins filly Cross Stitch showed her appreciation of a step up to a mile at Warwick Farm on Wednesday by opening her account. The writing had been on the wall after the three-year-old’s …
Read MoreAerovelocity pleases with trial win
Pins’ outstanding son Aerovelocity showed his readiness for a return to racing with an impressive trial success at Sha Tin yesterday. In the hands of regular rider Zac Purton, the Paul O’Sullivan-trained multiple Group One …
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Snowdrop eyes top sprinting company
Talented WS-bred and raced mare Snowdrop is progressing well toward a new preparation that could see her mixing it with the country’s top sprinters. The well-related five-year-old dashed through the grades during her last campaign …
Read MoreSavabeel’s cup hope continues winning role
Savabeel’s progressive son King Oberon is chasing down a third New Zealand Cup for his trainer and part-owner Raymond Connors. The exciting five-year-old took another winning step toward the Group Three feature when he triumphed …
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