Waikato Stud News

Horses at Waikato Stud
17 February 2024

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 …

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7 February 2024

Successful 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 …

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2 February 2024

Trainer’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 …

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31 January 2024

WS 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 …

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30 January 2024

Champion 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 …

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29 January 2024

Headline 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. …

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29 January 2024

Super 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. …

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29 January 2024

Kinloch 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 …

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27 January 2024

Savabeel’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 …

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22 January 2024

Another 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 …

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Horses at Waikato Stud
15 January 2024

Pot 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 …

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15 January 2024

Bella 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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