Waikato Stud News

13 February 2016

Garry chittick inducted into hall of fame

Garry Chittick’s immense contribution to the New Zealand breeding and racing industries has been further acknowledged. Already a five-time winner of the Breeder of the Year and a recipient of the Outstanding Contribution To Racing …

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13 February 2016

Colt fuels Group One hopes

A WS home-bred continues to make timely progress under the guidance of champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller. The Gr 1 Australian Derby nominee Multifacets posted his second win from a handful of starts at Canterbury …

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12 February 2016

Howell praying for luck for Soriano swansong

Denise Howell has one final wish for Savabeel mare Soriano’s swansong race – a little luck. Howell bred and races the dual Group One-winning Savabeel mare, who shoots for back-to-back wins in the Gr.1 Herbie …

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12 February 2016

Wyong Trial for Lucia Valentina

Racing & Sports write: Classy mare Lucia Valentina’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes mission is up and running with the Newcastle-trained mare to contest a barrier trial at Wyong next Wednesday. Trainer Kris Lees is delighted with …

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9 February 2016

Good ground vital for Derby-bound colt

The path to a Group One goal has to be a firm one for What’s The Story to show he can stand tall against the best of his age group. The Savabeel colt’s road to …

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1 February 2016

Aerovelocity answers pre-race doubts with dashing display

Relief was an over-riding emotion for expatriate New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan following the successful comeback of his outstanding Kiwi-bred sprinter Aerovelocity (Pins). He was on edge before Sunday night’s Gr.1 Centenary Cup Sprint at …

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31 January 2016

O’Reilly still a star attraction

The late O’Reilly continues to make his mark at Karaka with keen interest in a trio of his WS-offered yearlings during the early stages of the Premier session. The first into the ring made the …

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31 January 2016

Further boost for ocean park colt

A colt (Lot 411) by Waikato Stud’s exciting first season sire Ocean Park is sure to attract widespread attention at Karaka later this month. To be offered during the Premier Sale on January 25, he …

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31 January 2016

Group three honours for savabeel filly

Duchess Kate became Savabeel’s latest black type performer with a fighting victory in today’s Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes at Trentham. She beat a competitive line-up of fillies with a performance that has trimmed her Gr …

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31 January 2016

Family wins over Cambridge trainer again

Roger James struck early on the second day of the Premier Sale to continue his association with a successful WS family. The Cambridge horseman went to $460,000 to secure a Savabeel out of the O’Reilly …

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31 January 2016

Good times continue to roll for ws

The WS roll continued at their home meeting on Saturday with the beautifully-bred Mary Quant winning the opener at Matamata. Fresh from their success claiming top honours as leading Premier Sale vendor by aggregate for …

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31 January 2016

Rock ‘N’ Pop colt sells well

Rock ‘N’ Pop made his presence felt at Karaka with his grey colt proving hugely popular. The WS-offered son of Vanilla Sky made $210,000 to the bid of Victoria’s Cloud 9 Thoroughbreds/CB Thoroughbreds. The youngster’s …

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