Waikato Stud News
Colt posts poignant win at Matamata
Emotions ran high in the Matamata birdcage after Byzantine won Wednesday’s two-year-old event in the hands of Opie Bosson. Jockeys wore black armbands in respect of the recent passing of Gloria Autridge, whose son Stephen …
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Heys’ patience rewarded with well-bred 3YO
Good things come to those who wait as Bryce Heys found to his delight yesterday with the regally-bred Waikato Stud graduate Subban. The Warwick Farm trainer’s waiting tactics paid off handsomely at Goulburn where the …
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O’Reilly 3YO shows his true colours
It may have taken a while, but Hanger has finally produced a performance his connections knew he was capable of. The Roger James-trained son of O’Reilly ended a frustrating run at Matamata today when he …
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Doncaster birth on the line
A higher prize beckons the New Zealand Group One winner Sound Proposition if he is successful on Saturday. The son of Savabeel will be exempt from the A$3 million Group 1 Doncaster Handicap (1600m) ballot …
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Group One producing sire Rios to be offered for sale
Waikato Stud are preparing to farewell their blue-blooded Group One producer Rios. The regally-bred son of champion sire Hussonet will be offered for sale this week by online thoroughbred auctioneer www.gavelhouse.co.nz “He’s a wonderful horse to …
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Lord O’Reilly stamps his class and takes aim at classic
Lord O’Reilly has emerged as a frontrunner to the upcoming Singapore Three-Year-Old Challenge following his pulsating win in the $85,000 Novice race over 1200m on Friday night. Racing in a field bursting at the seams …
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Singapore target for WS graduate
Gary Hennessy has an eye on Singapore with the well-bred entire Ocean Emperor. The Matamata horseman’s plan gained winning momentum at Matamata this afternoon when his son of Zabeel triumphed in the Group 2 Windsor …
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Planning and being a good traveller helps with Aussie raids
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant Having the best horse isn’t always enough in taking on the Aussies on their home turf; you need good planning, good travellers, good conditions and plenty of …
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Garry’s Corner – 22 March
I have no doubt Jasmine will have suitably covered the Oaks result in the Weekend@Waikato, and what a result it was. Savabeel’s ability to leave horses across the spectrum is quite remarkable, it was only …
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3-year-old earns second Derby chance
The Mayor’s luckless run in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) convinced his New Zealand connections to try their luck across the Tasman. The three-year-old is now with champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller and …
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Savvy Coup on target for Group One double
Outstanding Waikato Stud graduate Savvy Coup has the right credentials to continue New Zealand’s run of success in next month’s A$1 million Australian Oaks (2400m). The daughter of Savabeel bagged the first leg of a …
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Why Winston is taking his time
Story by Brian de Lore “We must use time as a tool, not as a couch,” John F. Kennedy once said during his reign as President of the United States and it’s that same philosophy …
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