Waikato Stud News
Barrier a worry for Guineas hope
A wide gate is the only concern Bryce Newman has with Joby (No Excuse Needed) when the three-year-old kicks of his South Island campaign on Saturday. The Bulls trainer wasn’t best pleased with the barrier, …
Read MoreHome success would ease trainer’s disappointment
Wayne Marshment is re-adjusting to life without his stable star and hopeful of success at his home meeting on Thursday. The Wanganui trainer has three runners and all are considered winning chances to ease the …
Read MoreTop options for Merion
Michael Moroney has a Group One decision to make with his New Zealand-bred three-year-old Merion. The Flemington trainer has targeted the Gr.3 CS Hayes Stakes on February 21 for the O’Reilly gelding’s return as a …
Read MoreTop filly due a change of luck
O’Marilyn’s racing fortunes have nosedived after a flying opening to her three-year-old preparation, but there’s no cause for panic in the camp. The Group One-winning filly started her classic campaign with dominant Group Three victories …
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Pike surrounds himself with stars
Tony Pike has two leading chances in Saturday’s Group One features at Trentham but a stable lodger overshadowed the pair in training at Cambridge on Wednesday. While the Cambridge trainer went about his daily routine …
Read MoreGenius has all the answers
Savabeel mare Genius continues to do her younger Karaka-bound brother favours. The Garry Chittick-bred and raced four-year-old was an effortless winner at Hawera yesterday to further her record to three victories and eight placings from …
Read MoreOaks target for impressive Savabeel maiden graduate
It was mission accomplished for Savabeel filly Savaria as she completed the first part of a long term plan that encompasses a tilt at the Gr. 1 Wellfield New Zealand Oaks in March with a …
Read MoreLovely start to career
Black type-winning Danasinga mare One Love has made a bright start to her stud career. Her first foal by O’Reilly is Love Field, who has been successful in Australia, and a younger sister made a …
Read MoreSavabeel’s daughter doubles up
Savabeel’s top quality daughter Saavoya bagged the second leg of an impressive Group Two double at Ellerslie when she triumphed in Thursday’s NZB Royal Stakes. Successful in the Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic on Boxing …
Read MoreO’Reilly Passes Away Peacefully
Waikato Stud is very saddened to report that our legendary sire O’Reilly passed away peacefully in his paddock this morning. “I have to say, I’ve had better years,” said Waikato Stud’s Mark Chittick. “All good …
Read MoreBrave Saavoya sparkles in Eight Carat
Saavoya showed admirable fighting qualities to land the Gr 2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic at Ellerslie this afternoon. The three-year-old made up for a luckless fifth placing in her lead-up with a gritty display …
Read MoreSoriano tipped to add to top record
The irrepressible Graeme Rogerson believes his quality Savabeel mare Soriano can further her Group One record in the coming 12 months. The stars finally came into line at Ellerslie on Boxing Day for the five-year-old …
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