Waikato Stud News

25 October 2016

Dry track needed for NZ Cup contender

Roydon Bergerson is racing against time to have Savaria in top order for a trip to Riccarton. The Awapuni trainer, like the majority of his profession, has been frustrated by the persistent wet weather in …

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25 October 2016

Coldplay back in fine style

Coldplay hit the perfect note when she resumed at Ellerslie thon Saturday. The daughter of Savabeel returned from a seven month break to defeat a competitive field of Rating 75 sprinters in the hands of …

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25 October 2016

Stirring story behind stunning Moonee Valley winner

If Saturday’s impressive Moonee Valley winner Nurse Kitchen is even half as tough as her mum Flying Monty then the Savabeel filly is in for one hell of a career. A remarkable back story has …

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25 October 2016

Savabeel 3YO stakes his guineas claim

Impressive Savabeel colt Hall Of Fame has done everything he possibly can to make up Matthew Cameron’s mind. He has delivered two impressive victories ahead of next month’s Gr.1 Sothys New Zealand 2000 Guineas and …

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17 October 2016

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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6 October 2016

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 …

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3 October 2016

Hall 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 …

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3 October 2016

Pins 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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3 October 2016

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 …

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3 October 2016

Smart 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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26 September 2016

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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25 September 2016

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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