Waikato Stud News
Savabeel’s sons top spring chances
Two sons of Savabeel will give the WS star further opportunities in the near future to add to his already formidable record. The multiple Group One winner Sangster and the promising Atmosphere are in good …
Read MoreRawiller back on top Kiwi mare
Nash Rawiller will ride Silent Achiever in her next appearance in the $A3 million Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) on October 25. Currently in Hong Kong on a short-term contract, Rawiller will return to partner the …
Read MoreStud colours to Group One fore again with Costume
Waikato Stud continued their Group One domination of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival on Saturday when Costume bagged the final leg of the Triple Crown series at long odds. The home-bred daughter of resident sire …
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Brave Pins gelding Antonio Lombardo saves the day
Peter and Jacob McKay’s stable experienced contrasting fortunes at Hastings after star performer Puccini’s unplaced showing was followed by a courageous winning effort from Pins gelding Antonio Lombardo. The Matamata trainers were at an immediate …
Read MoreWolfwhistle turns heads at Hastings
The regally-bred Wolfwhistle turned on the style at Hastings this afternoon when he made his middle distance debut. The O’Reilly four-year-old showed his quality with a strong performance to come from well off the pace …
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Hot group one run continues
WS was the dominant Group One player at the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival after their home-bred mare Costume triumphed in the final leg of the Triple Crown series. The daughter of resident sire Savabeel and …
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Gr.1 Racemare Macavelli Miss to Visit Rios
Waikato Stud’s pedigree consultant Gareth Downey is putting his money where his mouth is and will be supporting the stud’s Guineas winning sire Rios this season with his very own Gr.1 Thorndon Mile winning racemare, …
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Far Fetched on way to stakes company
Far Fetched was back to her dashing best at Wanganui this afternoon with an effortless winning performance. The Garry Chittick-bred and owned mare has now won three of her nine starts and looks destined to …
Read MoreBrave Centaur to race for new stable
Matamata galloper Brave Centaur will have his first start from new quarters in Saturday’s Listed A$120,000 Headquarters Tavern Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. Previously prepared by Matamata’s Lance Noble, the Group One-placed O’Reilly seven-year-old has been …
Read More3YO adds to famous family
Wild ‘N’ Famous showed he had a bright future in Sydney following his early victory at Canterbury yesterday. The WS graduate was making just his second start and showed significant improvement on a first-up fifth …
Read MoreSilent Achiever could bypass Melbourne Cup
Roger James will decide Silent Achiever’s main spring goal after the Turnbull Stakes but admits a Melbourne Cup start is no certainty. The Melbourne Cup is no certainty for Silent Achiever Horseform. Roger James says …
Read MoreSangster proves trainers right
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young knew Sangster was on the verge of a return to form and their judgment has proved right on the money. The Cambridge trainers saw enough in the stayer to get …
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