Waikato Stud News
Sydney the Story for Derby runner-up
New Zealand Derby runner-up What’s The Story is likely to have his next run in the Gr.1 BMW Australian Derby on April 2. “He’s a naturally fit horse and he’s come through the run well,” …
Read MoreBridge looking for sweet rewards in Sydney
Kiwi trainer James Bridge is hoping for a deluxe performance from Mackintosh in his Australian debut in Saturday’s $A1 million Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m). A winner of two of his three starts, including a last-start …
Read MorePins 5yo has another winning moment
The dependable Seize The Moment continued his winning habit at the Hawke’s Bay meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Pins’ son came back from a break to claim the open handicap in the hands of Danielle Johnson. …
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Pins filly realising her potential
The well-related Morse Code completed consecutive victories at Otaki with a stirring performance there today. The Pins three-year-old was second in the running before she exploded clear in the run home to win easing down …
Read MoreMary quant a model mare
Progressive mare Mary Quant took another step toward a stakes challenge with further success on her home track this afternoon. Trained for WS by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, the daughter of O’Reilly was too …
Read MoreStayer crosses Tasman
Jimmy Hoffa has been sold and will do his future racing across the Tasman. The Savabeel five-year-old won two races for part-owner and trainer Peter McKay, who said a lack of suitable opportunities had forced …
Read MoreBlack-type Mare back in winning form
Black-type mare Miss Alice (Pins) bounced back to impressive best at Southland last weekend, beating all in the GJ Gardner Homes Southland Stakes over 1400m. Trained by John and Karen Parsons, Miss Alice is the …
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Brisbane off Kawi’s programme
Time restrictions have ruled Kawi out of the Queensland winter carnival. Trainer Allan Sharrock has instead decided his multiple Group One winner will have two more domestic starts and then head to the spelling paddock. …
Read MoreSavabeel colt lifts Derby profile
Savabeel’s son What’s The Story boosted his Group One hopes with an outstanding effort at Ellerslie on Saturday. The three-year-old showed his quality when he overcame a chequered run to beat the older horses in …
Read MoreSewreel provides further ammunition for Oaks assault
Already brandishing considerable firepower for their attempt on the Gr. 1 Wellfield New Zealand Oaks in a month’s time, the powerful Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman stable added a third string to their bow when …
Read MoreLine Seeker Makes it two from two since return
The Paul O’Sullivan-trained O’Reilly gelding extended his successful racing resumption to two from two in Hong Kong on Sunday. The four-year-old was successful over 1200 metres at Sha Tin – his fourth victory of a …
Read MoreStable plotting Derby coup with maiden
Splendido’s connections have designs on making the three-year-old O’Reilly gelding’s first victory a memorable one. He has yet to break his duck in seven starts this season, but he is a stakes performer and will …
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