Waikato Stud News
Moreira 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 …
Read MoreAmbitious Dragon returns
Two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon makes a return to racing in a competitive field for the HK$3.875 million HK-2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Having …
Read MoreSolid final hit-out from Kiwi Cox Plate hope
Roger James’ job is all but done with Silent Achiever ahead of the $A3 million Gr.1 Cox Plate. The Cambridge trainer left Moonee Valley’s Breakfast with the Best session on Tuesday morning well-satisfied with his …
Read MoreSmashing success for well-bred filly
Smashing (NZ) (Pins) has plenty to live up to on pedigree and she took a record-breaking step toward fulfilling her potential at Rotorua. The well-related daughter of Pins set a new mark on Saturday for …
Read MoreFast pace suits Pinyin
The David Hill-Ivaldo Santana pairing continued their fruitful partnership with another winner on the board when Pinyin (NZ) (Pins) landed the $60,000 Class 4 race over 1800m on Sunday. The English trainer and Brazilian jockey …
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