Waikato Stud News
McKee keeps watch on Melbourne form
Australia was never on the radar of the top-class filly O’Marilyn, but that hasn’t stopped trainer Stephen McKee wondering what might have been. “We didn’t think of it and maybe I should have,” the Ardmore …
Read MorePins’ son reigns supreme
Pins’ veteran son Regency King continues to make his mark in Hong Kong. The seven-year-old posted the sixth win of his career at Happy Valley last night with a comprehensive victory in a class three …
Read MoreSoriano gets deserved reward
Soriano turned her luck around at Arawa Park on Saturday with a confidence-boosting victory ahead of a bigger target. The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained mare stepped back in class to the Listed Agrodome Rotorua Plate …
Read MoreAmbitious Dragon Takes Another Step Towards His Return
Among a massive 14-trial session, the longest many observers can recall, one horse stood out – not so much for his performance, but for his prior achievements and the anticipation generated by his imminent return. …
Read MoreDistance no barrier to further success
Stephen McKee doesn’t see a drop back in distance at Arawa Park on Saturday as a problem for his prolific winner Spin Doctor. The Ardmore-based trainer has enjoyed a lucrative preparation with the seven-year-old and …
Read MoreWilly Duggan all class in Egmont Cup
A man of few words, trainer Kevin Myers was succinct in his summing up of the win of his charge Willy Duggan (NZ) (O’Reilly) in Saturday’s Kaponga Hotel Egmont Cup at Hawera. “He went okay …
Read MoreDual Gr.1 winner in-foal to Pins
Dual Gr.1 winner Costume has been confirmed as in-foal to proven Gr.1 sire Pins. Sure to be a valuable broodmare, Costume achieved her two Gr.1 stripes in the Herbie Dyke Stakes and in last weekend’s …
Read MoreRiddell reunited with outstanding mare
Jonathan Riddell will resume his association with the glamour grey I Do at Hawera this Saturday. The 36-year-old Awapuni-based jockey knows the mare well having won two black type races on her last season and …
Read MoreSavabeel’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 …
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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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