Waikato Stud News
Arc de Triomphe earmarked for Silent Achiever
Kevin Hickman has forfeited one dream to pursue another with his classy O’Reilly galloper Silent Achiever. Immediately after the O’Reilly mare’s photo-finish third in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday, the only race …
Read MoreCelia Shows Family the Gr.1 way
It’s rare in bloodstock circles these days that Waikato Stud’s Garry and Mark Chittick get overshadowed, especially by one of their own. But when it comes to Saturday’s A$500,000 Gr.1 Myer Classic and Tuesday’s A$6 …
Read MoreCostume all dressed up for Mackinnon Stakes
Debbie Rogerson knows dual Group One winner Costume is worthy of a tilt at Saturday’s $A1 million Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington, but isn’t sure just how the Savabeel mare will measure up. Costume flew …
Read MoreKiwis banking on Moreira Magic
One of the world’s premier jockeys could be transformed into “Kiwi Joe” if results go his way on Saturday. Hong Kong-based Brazilian rider Joao Moreira will team up with two Kiwi gallopers in Group One …
Read MoreMoreira on Kiwi Derby prospect
Brazilian ace Joao Moreira has been signed up for the ride on New Zealand’s Gr.1 VRC Derby hope Atmosphere. Prepared by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young for Singapore trainer Shane Baertschiger, the three-year-old features prominently …
Read MoreTop double for O’Reilly
The Gr 1 NZB 1000 Guineas is looking more and more like O’Marilyn’s race to lose. The star daughter of O’Reilly was too good for the boys in yesterday’s Gr 3 Sarten Memorial in a …
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Million-dollar plan for Maritimo
Precocious youngster Maritimo has earned herself a break after keeping her unbeaten record intact with an effortless victory at Trentham. The Pins filly impressed on debut at Ruakaka and she went to another level on …
Read MoreBridgman’s executes plan with Wolfwhistle
Jason Bridgman was a very satisfied trainer after WS home-bred Wolfwhistle won today’s Listed Spring Classic at Riccarton. The lightly-tried four-year-old has now won four of his 10 starts and now realising the potential he …
Read MorePinzaara completes WS treble
Course specialist Pinzaara ensured WS a three meeting feature race haul when she won the open sprint at Ellerslie this afternoon. Farm graduates Maritimo and Wolfwhistle had earlier claimed Listed events at Trentham and Riccarton …
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Sherwin full of excitement
It’s been a ride Bruce Sherwin will never forget. The Raffles Farm manager and racing manager for Malaysian businessman and thoroughbred breeder and owner Dato Yap Kim San will be trackside at Moonee Valley on …
Read MoreHigh-class stayer Sangster retired
Millionaire galloper and triple Group One winner Sangster has run his last race. The decision was made following the son of Savabeel’s unplaced performance in the Gr.2 Herbert Power at Caulfield earlier this month. Sangster …
Read MorePremier Bowl gives Aerovelocity first shot at big guns
Paul O’Sullivan has high hopes for Pins galloper Aerovelocity (122lbs) and Sunday’s (26 October) HKG2 Premier Bowl (Handicap) will give the trainer a sighter for the future, with a tilt at December’s G1 LONGINES Hong …
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