Waikato Stud News

19 February 2016

Group One tilts could await Busuttin-Young pair

Cambridge trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will get a better idea on their firepower for upcoming Group One features when they saddle runners at Ellerslie and New Plymouth on Saturday. The partnership will produce …

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18 February 2016

Filly’s high cruising speed blitzes Doomben rivals

The well-related Cruising Speed showed this afternoon that she had inherited a good measure of the family ability. The lightly-tried Savabeel filly was making her second appearance at Doomben where she coasted to an easy …

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15 February 2016

Time called on quality mare

WS’s Group Two-winning mare Sports Illustrated has been forced into pre-mature retirement. The curtain fell on the racing career of the Garry Chittick-bred and raced daughter of Fast ‘N’ Famous following an injury to a …

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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

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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