Waikato Stud News

23 June 2015

Bulkier Kawi has Sharrock excited for spring

Allan Sharrock says a bigger and stronger Kawi is set to make a serious impact this spring. The New Plymouth trainer is keeping close tabs on his star galloper as the Savabeel gelding prepares for …

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23 June 2015

War Affair stamps his class in Patron’s Bowl

Classy New Zealand-bred galloper War Affair is one race away from the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge Triple Crown after he easily landed the second Leg, the $500,000 Gr.1 Patron’s Bowl (1600m) on Sunday. The perfect clean …

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23 June 2015

Mission accomplished for Queens Rose

Gaining some vital black type for a future breeding career was at the forefront of trainer Graeme Richardson’s plans for consistent mare Queens Rose this winter and the first tick in that column was achieved …

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2 June 2015

Diademe a golden purchase

A daughter of Savabeel created major interest during last week’s broodmare sale on the Gold Coast. The well-performed Diademe was offered through the draft of Attunga Stud, of Scone, and was knocked down for $A740,000. …

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2 June 2015

Gr.1 Mission Ahead for Dublin Lass

 A Group One mission is firmly on the agenda for Dublin Lass after her barnstorming win in the Bright Shadow Handicap at Doomben on Saturday. Jockey Tommy Berry brought Dublin Lass, the $3.20 favourite, with …

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2 June 2015

First SH stakes winner for Paco Boy

A set of colours so familiar to Stephen Autridge during his solo career have successfully launched his new partnership with Jamie Richards. The duo took over as head trainers of the Te Akau operation earlier …

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2 June 2015

Savabeel stars in broodmare sire role

WS’s resident star stallion Savabeel opened a new chapter in his illustrious career at Wanganui on Saturday. The Group One winner and producer was credited with his first black-type victory as a broodmare sire when …

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2 June 2015

War Affair wins Stewards Cup

Michael Lee 31/05/2015 The unthinkable was, for a few shaky seconds, not a remote possibility anymore when red-hot favourite War Affair came off a torrid run four wide and could not quite clear out as …

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22 May 2015

Good Morning Strikes another WA Win

May 21, 2015 Jay Rooney The West Australian Waikato Stud’s decision to leave their Pins filly in Perth two years ago was music to Wally Mitchell’s ears. The famed New Zealand stud called on Mitchell …

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18 May 2015

Doctor does it again for Alyssa

Te Rapa expert Spin Doctor (Pins) has never let Alyssa Schwerin down and he again came to the party for the apprentice on Saturday. The sprinter-miler is her favourite horse and he furthered endeared himself …

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18 May 2015

Aerovelocity wins Gr.1 KrisFlyer International Sprint

Pins looks to have an out-and-out superstar on his hands in the shape of the Paul O’Sullivan-trained 6YO Aerovelocity. Click here to read: Pins Star addes Gr.1 KrisFlyer International Sprint to his Gr.1 resume

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18 May 2015

Orion strikes career win #3 for Moody

O’Reilly 4yo Orion struck the third win of his career at Caulfield on Saturday. Trained by Peter Moody, Orion won the 1600m contest under Daniel Stackhouse with a length to spare over Refulgent. The well-related …

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