Waikato Stud News
Top Gr 1 finish for WS
WS familiar silks were beaten into second place in today’s Gr 1 Thorndon Mile but there was a big slice of compensation for the Matamata farm. The Garry Chittick-bred and owned Costume (Savabeel) finished runner-up …
Read MoreSavabeel mare claims Group Two
Progressive mare Chintz credited Savabeel with further stakes success when she triumphed in the Gr 2 Rich Hill Stud Mile. The four-year-old had won four of her previous 11 starts and she took full advantage …
Read MoreGrenade explodes at Hastings
WS was quickly into the winning groove in 2014 with farm graduate Grenade bombing his rivals at Hastings on New Year’s Day. The imposing son of Pins continued his good progress through the grades with …
Read MoreAltius a gilt-edged prospect
Tony Cole has no doubt that the imposing Savabeel three-year-old Altius can make his mark in top company in time. He was the best backed runner on the Auckland card and while he only got …
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O’Reilly filly at centre of Caulfield drama
Drama aplenty surrounded the debut victory at Caulfield on Boxing Day of the O’Reilly debutante Empress O’Reilly. Thomas Sadler was declared to ride the two-year-old, but he was unable to make the weight of 55kg …
Read MorePotent pedigree to fore
Trainer John Bary believes the well-related Rosehip can progress to make her mark in good staying company. The WS-bred and sold daughter of Savabeel also has a pedigree to boost confidence and there will be …
Read MoreUpdate for O’Reilly colt
An O’Reilly colt in WS’s travelling party to the upcoming yearling sales was given a major boost at Ellerslie yesterday. Lot 446 in the Premier Sale is a half-brother to the promising staying mare Etoile …
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Knockout blow from Hera
A family that has made its mark at the top level on both sides of the Tasman packed a Boxing Day punch for WS. Matamata farm graduate Hera posted another black type success at Ellerslie …
Read MoreI Do saves the day at Awapuni
Allan Sharrock and Jonathan Riddell were back on good terms after the grand mare I Do strolled to an effortless victory in this Sturday’s Gr 3 Manawatu Challenge Stakes. The No Excuse Needed six-year-old’s win …
Read MorePrince rules again
Celtic Prince’s run of form has come as no surprise to trainer Bjorn Baker, who expects the four-year-old to make his mark in top staying company. The O’Reilly gelding won for the third time on …
Read MoreFabulous win for family
Fabulous November got his timing right on two fronts when he won again in Hong Kong last night. Not only did he record his third success from just 10 starts, the Pins four-year-old also drew …
Read MoreFilly takes winning step to Oaks
Whistling Dixie’s three-year-old season gained some serious momentum at Awapuni yesterday afternoon with her victory in the Gr 3 Eulogy Stakes. The WS-bred and sold daughter of Pins is trained by Graeme and Debbie Rogerson, …
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