Waikato Stud News
Kawi back in grand style
Star Savabeel five-year-old Kawi showed he was in fine touch for upcoming features with a sizzling return at Awapuni on Saturday. He claimed the Redcraze Bowl in the hands of stable apprentice Dylan Mo, whose …
Read MoreOliver to ride Kiwi mare
Damien Oliver has been confirmed as the new jockey for the New Zealand-bred and owned Lucia Valentina at Flemington next Saturday. He will partner the dual Group One winner for the first time in the …
Read MoreSouth African success for o’reilly
A three-year-old son of the late O’Reilly has earned his first black type victory in South Africa. The Mike de Kock-trained Muwaary won the Gr.3 Graham Beck Stakes at Turffontein at the weekend. The Jason …
Read MoreOaks long-term target for Pins filly
Peter Lock will plot a black type path for Head Spin following the Pins filly’s maiden success at Tauranga. She capped off two recent placings with a stylish victory over 1400 metres to suggest she …
Read MoreA really outstanding record
The well-related O’Really might not have been a star on the track, but she has proved a gem at stud. The Centaine mare, the winner of just one race, has proved her worth in the …
Read MoreBrown gets it straight from the horse’s mouth
Michael Lee 01/11/2015 Corey Brown has been Mighty Warrior’s partner from Day 1, but he still labelled the Sunday winner as a “funny horse” who is hard to beat on his day. The experienced Australian …
Read MoreApprentice Mo to ride Kawi
Stable apprentice Dylan Mo will partner glamour galloper Kawi at Awapuni on Saturday. Kawi has 62kg in the Redcraze Bowl (1400m), but Mo will claim 3kg. “We had to claim,” trainer Allan Sharrock said. “I …
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Snowdrop sizzles on return
Snowdrop has a lot to live up to on pedigree and she hasn’t disappointed so far. The four-year-old collected two wins and a placing from her last four-start preparation and she resumed on a top …
Read MoreGlamour mare continues hot pace
WS gem Glamour Puss was outstanding on the track and she continues to prove her worth at stud. The dual Group One winner (Salinger Stakes, Goodwood Handicap) maintained her 100 percent record as a broodmare …
Read MoreColdplay completes hot double
Better company awaits Coldplay completed a winning double for WS at Te Aroha on Wednesday. A strong third at her Taupo debut earlier this month set her out an even money favourite and the three-year-old …
Read MoreMcKee will know Guineas story after Trentham meeting
McKee will know Guineas story after Trentham meeting Stephen McKee should know what the story is after Saturday. The Ardmore trainer will have three runners at Trentham, including promising three-year-old What’s The Story, who will …
Read MoreDuchess Gets Chance to Press Guineas Case
Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards still promise to hold a strong hand in the NZB 1000 Guineas despite two of their early fancies for the fillies’ feature being ruled out of the Christchurch party. On …
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