Waikato Stud News
Hendrix Lands Debut Win for Baker
O’Reilly 3yo Hendrix debuted in the best possible way for Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker at Orange RC last Friday. Bred by Waikato Stud, Hendrix is by O’Reilly and is out of Frockstar. Hendrix was bought …
Read MoreSmart savabeel colt back in work
One-time Gr 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas favourite Scrutinize has returned to the Matamata stable of Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards. The WS-bred son of Savabeel and Legs moved into serious contention for the Christchurch …
Read MoreMackintosh makes it look easy
Mackintosh produced a sweet performance to post an upset win on debut at Te Aroha this afternoon. Despite a lead-up trial placing, the WS graduate was unwanted in the betting but scored like a short-priced …
Read MoreYoung talent shining for Cambridge trainers
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are starting to reap the rewards from a period of stable redevelopment. The Cambridge trainers are successfully guiding a number of promising young prospects through the system with eyes on …
Read MoreLucia Accepts Hong Kong Invite
Trainer Kris Lees has confirmed that the connections of classy mare Lucia Valentina (Savabeel-Staryn Glenn, by Montjeu) have accepted an invitation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for her to compete in the Gr1 Hong …
Read MorePins gelding Rhythm To Spare proves best in Kilmore Cup
Darryl Sherer – 22 Nov 2015, Racenet Rhythm To Spare rode the speed to score a determined win in Sunday’s $130,000 Kilmore Cup (1600m). Rhythm To Spare (Pins) proved too good in the Kilmore Cup …
Read MorePins’ son Torgerson adds to record
Torgersen doubled his winning tally when he triumphed for champion trainer Chris Waller at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. The WS-bred and sold son of Pins made it two victories to go with his two placings …
Read MoreSavabeel mare Soriano too sharp in mares’ feature
Soriano’s class and versatility were showcased at Avondale where the mother-to-be added another major title to her record. A dual Group One weight-for-age winner over 2000 metres, she had no trouble dropping back to 1400 …
Read MoreMary makes it two in a row
Well-related mare Mary Quant won’t be rushed back to middle distance racing. The WS-bred and raced daughter of O’Reilly and Legs is unbeaten in two sprint outings this preparation and trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew …
Read MoreO’Reilly still breaking records
O’Reilly provided the star act on the closing day of the Ready to Run Sale at Karaka this afternoon. His son broke the auction record of $500,000 when he was knocked down for $525,000 to …
Read MoreSavabeel’s star continues to shine
Savabeel was the leading sire by average on the opening day of the NZB Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. The star stallion had five lots sold for $1.08 million at an average of $216,000. …
Read MorePurton sharpens Pins for BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Mile
Packing Pins faces by far the toughest assignment of his burgeoning career in Saturday’s (21 November) Group 2 BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Mile. Not only is the Ricky Yiu-trained gelding slated to make the …
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