Waikato Stud News

10 August 2012

O’Reilly Colt Top Sale Lot

Champion sire O’Reilly provided the star turn at New Zealand Bloodstock’s South Island Sale today. The two-year-old realised the top price of the auction when he was knocked down for $145,000. Offered by Berkley Stud, …

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7 August 2012

NZ Foster Foal Service First Class

  ”Each season inevitably has its ups and downs with mares foaling. On Monday morning we unfortunately lost one of ours shortly after foaling a valuable Savabeel filly. I am extremely pleased to be able …

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6 August 2012

Said Com Back In Grand Style

Group One performer Said Com kicked off his latest campaign in ideal fashion with victory at Canterbury on Saturday. First up since an autumn campaign where his biggest claim to fame was a runner-up finish …

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1 August 2012

2012 Already A Landmark Season for Waikato Stud

The new season has barely just begun but already it’s a landmark season for Waikato Stud. Click here to read more… 2012 A Landmark Season for Waikato Stud

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30 July 2012

Double Strike In Singapore

WS ended the racing season in Singapore on a memorable note with a winning double at Kranji. Warspirit rocked punters when he downed his class four rivals at odds of 25-1, while Meaisin closed out …

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28 July 2012

Top Family Adds To Honours Board

One of WS’s most successful families added to its tally in Victoria yesterday when the Pins four-year-old Tailorman was successful at Geelong. The four-year-old won his second race when he struck for the second time …

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21 July 2012

No Excuses Needed For Smart Filly

A No Excuse Needed filly from a well-performed family confirmed a bright future with a strong winning performance at New Plymouth today. Nasrina went back to back when she led all of the way to …

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20 July 2012

Savabeel Stars At Seymour

Savabeel helped himself to a winning Melbourne double yesterday with consecutive successes at the Seymour meeting. The lightly-tried Heisman started the ball rolling when he broke his maiden and was followed up by Dublin Darlin, …

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18 July 2012

Waller Eyes Gr 1 Prize With Said Com

Highly-regarded WS-bred performer Said Com has been targeted toward the Gr 1 Epsom Handicap by Chris Waller. The Rosehill trainer prepared Rangirangdoo to finish a close second in the feature as a four-year-old and hopes …

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16 July 2012

Pins son Ambitious Dragon Achieves Repeat Hong Kong Horse of the Year Glory

  Pins’ son Ambitious Dragon repeated his success of 12 months ago when he was crowned Horse of the Year for the 2011/2012 season at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Champion Awards presentation ceremony yesterday. …

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11 July 2012

O’Reilly and Savabeel New Zealand’s Leading Sires of Stakes Winners for 2011/12

Waikato Stud sires O’Reilly and Savabeel rate as New Zealand’s leading sires for stakes winners during 2011/12. With seven stakes winners, O’Reilly holds the edge over barnmate Savabeel, who is strongly distinguished on five. O’Reilly’s …

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10 July 2012

Hoban Resumes In Style

The connections of Hoban were yesterday rewarded for their patience when the WS-bred son of Pins broke his maiden at Echuca. In his third start and first appearance in nearly 12 months, the three-year-old raced …

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