Waikato Stud News
Patience the key to success
Patience is the key to getting the best out of Pussy O’Reilly, according to top jockey Mark Du Plessis. He said the well-related O’Reilly mare was best when ridden quietly and those tactics were seen …
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Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas Target Ahead for Eclair Big Bang
South Australian trainer Philip Stokes has some big targets ahead for the ultra-impressive Savabeel 2YO, Eclair Big Bang. On debut last Saturday, Eclair Big Bang made a huge impression on Morphettville racegoers, careering away in …
Read MoreSavabeel and O’Reilly Leading the Way
Savabeel has struck the most winners of all Australasian sires over the last seven days. O’Reilly the same over the last 30. What’s more, Pins also features prominently.
Read MoreMore stakes success for O’Reilly
The Solitaire staged the perfect dress rehearsal for a return trip to Riccarton with victory in today’s Listed Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. The daughter of O’Reilly made short work of her opposition …
Read MoreSavabeel filly true to her name
You’re So Good became the 24th stakes winner for WS resident Savabeel when successful at Moonee Valley on Friday night. A fast finishing second in the Gr 1 Australian Guineas proved sound enough form for …
Read MoreKashmir takes first winning step
She’s bred to be good and at Matamata today Kashmir gave the first indication she can live up to her pedigree. The WS-owned daughter of O’Reilly and the stakes winner and multiple Gr 1 performer …
Read MoreEtoile Filante Back in Style
Pins filly Etoile Filante kept her unbeaten record intact when she returned from a break in top style at Pukekohe Park this last Wednesday. A winner on the course before Christmas and a subsequent let-up, …
Read MoreGr 1 on cards for Fast ‘N’ Famous mare
Fast ‘N’ Famous’ daughter Our Famous Eve has forced trainer Glenn Old to reconsider his options after the mare posted an upset win in the Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Japan Trophy. He had originally planned …
Read MoreOaks prospect in winning form
New Zealand-bred filly Fancy Dress took a positive step towards justifying the reason for being in Australia with a last-stride win at Kembla Grange yesterday. Racing for Garry Chittick under the banner of the famous …
Read MoreSangster chasing WFA Sydney double
Top New Zealand stayer Sangster (NZ) (Savabeel) will be flown to Sydney later this week in search of further Australian Group One glory. The Savabeel four-year-old’s domestic form has been red hot this preparation and …
Read MoreSpeedy Cat proves giant killer in Merlion Trophy
It was billed as a match race but Speedy Cat proved a giant killer with his victory in the Group 3 $200,000 Merlion Trophy over 1200m on Friday night. Ridden by Manoel Nunes, Speedy Cat …
Read MoreBlack Type Win For Thy
A fine tactical ride by Luke Nolen was instrumental in Thy earning black type success at Warwick Farm on Saturday. The lightly-tried O’Reilly mare was too good in the Listed Aspiration Quality in the second …
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