Waikato Stud News
Rudyard writes another winning chapter
Progressive four-year-old Rudyard has been in outstanding form this preparation and he overcame ahorror gate at Ellerslie on Saturday afternoon to add to his record. The Tony Pike-trained son of Charm Spirit had to contend …
Read MoreSuccessful maiden voyage for Ocean Park filly
Rocking The Boat has a hard act to follow, but the daughter of Ocean Park made a stylish start with a debut victory on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. She won over …
Read MoreTrainer’s faith in colt rewarded
Warrnambool trainer Lindsey Smith’s rating of Savabeel’s son Storm Watch has been justified at the first time of asking. He has formed a good opinion of the three-year-old, who posted a stylish debut victory over …
Read MoreWS enjoys another bumper Book 1 sale
Premier Waikato nursery Waikato Stud has again ended the Book 1 session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale as the leading vendor by aggregate. A multiple winner of the title, the Matamata farm claimed …
Read MoreChampion qualities to fore once again
Savabeel’s undiminishing popularity continued through Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Progeny of Waikato Stud’s multiple champion stallion were top end targets for a strong domestic and international bench and on Day …
Read MoreHeadline act bound for Hong Kong
Pre-auction expectations were high for a son of Savabeel with the looks to compliment his pedigree and Waikato Stud wasn’t disappointed as Lot 409 left the ring on the second day of trade at Karaka. …
Read MoreSuper Seth stars at Karaka
A son of Waikato Stud stallion Super Seth lit up the Karaka ring on Sunday when he sold to Hong Kong interests for $700,000 during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. …
Read MoreKinloch continues winning roll
The well-travelled Kinloch remained unbeaten this preparation after claiming top honours in Saturday’s Listed Sunshine Coast Cup over 1400 metres. Part-owned by Waikato Stud, the Kris Lees-trained son of I Am Invincible had successfully resumed …
Read MoreSavabeel’s son bounces back in style
Sir Albert enjoyed a deserved change of fortune on his home track on Saturday afternoon. Trained at Riccarton by Terri Rae, the Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel had been unplaced in last weekend’s Remutaka Classic …
Read MoreAnother winning strike for brave Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood is making the most of his chances after overcoming a major setback as a younger horse. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced son of Pins suffered a badly broken shoulder as a yearling and a …
Read MorePot of gold beckons Rudyard
Rudyard earned a return to Ellerslie for a crack at a six-figure prize with a dominant winning performance in the closing event at a return to northern headquarters on Sunday afternoon. The four-year-old turned his …
Read MoreBella provides winning boost
Bella Tivaci provided a pedigree update for her younger brother when she was successful over 1800 metres at the Sunshine Coast. The four-year-old was bred by Waikato Stud who will offer her sibling as Lot …
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