Waikato Stud News
Awapuni return planned for Kawi
Kawi is making steady progress following a setback and the Group one winner is likely to be back on track later this month. The Savabeel gelding hasn’t stepped out since his dynamic display to win …
Read MoreGeneral takes command at cranbourne
General James has continued his march through the grades in Victoria with further success at Cranbourne. Prepared by Danny O’Brien, the son of Savabeel has now won three times from 10 appearances for the Flemington …
Read MoreGroup one feature on packing pins’ radar
Impressive last-start winner Packing Pins has been set for one of Sha Tin’s premier events. Trainer Ricky Yui has the exciting WS graduate on a path toward the Gr 1 Hong Kong Mile. Packing Pins …
Read MorePins’ son on the way to the top
Gifted WS-bred five-year-old Packing Pins is on a fast track to Group company in Hong Kong. The rising star won for the sixth time in nine appearances last night when he powered away with a …
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Son of savabeel shows his quality
Savabeel colt Ali Baba boosted his chances of a shot at a Group One prize with his hometrack victory this afternoon. He downed his three-year-old rivals with a dominant performance at Matamata to stake his …
Read MoreBowman and Pasadena Girl after another G1
Hugh Bowman will reunite with Pasadena Girl (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Thousand Guineas when the premier Sydney jockey chases a second-straight win in the Group One race at Caulfield. Bowman’s only race ride on the …
Read MoreKiwi mare chasing cup spot
New Zealand-bred and owned mare Bohemian Lily will try to secure a Gr.1 Caulfield Cup start on Saturday. She is one of eight runners in the Herbert Power Handicap striving to win the Group Two …
Read MoreMum’s the word for Stackhouse in Guineas
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse is unbeaten on talented NZ-bred gelding Bassett (NZ) (Savabeel) and hopes to extend that to the biggest win of his career in the Caulfield Guineas. And if Bassett can win the Group …
Read MoreSeize the moment headed for the top
Stephen Marsh is confident that Seize The Moment can make his mark at the top level. The Cambridge trainer produced the son of Pins for a second-up success at Hastings this afternoon and he’s convinced …
Read MoreColt remains in Guineas mix
The door is still ajar for What’s The Story to push his way through to Riccarton. Co-trainer Stephen McKee concedes that time is against the impressive debut winner getting to the Gr.1 Sothys NZ 2000 …
Read MoreLofty targets for Duchess Kate
Trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards look to have another promising filly on their hands with Wednesday’s Taupo winner Duchess Kate putting her hand up for a tilt at the Gr.1 NZB 1000 Guineas. Despite …
Read MoreSmart sprinter Tomorrowland set for Rotorua
Stakes winning sprinter Tomorrowland is making good progress toward a return to racing. Runner-up in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate when resuming, he was side-lined by a hoof problem that came to light after he tailed …
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