Waikato Stud News
12 Gr.1 Winners for O’Reilly
Following directly in the footsteps of Champion 3YO filly, Shamrocker, Silent Achiever’s Gr.1 victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 NZ Derby represented O’Reilly’s 12th individual Gr.1 victor. O’Reilly’s Gr.1 Roll of Honour comprises: SILENT ACHIEVER 08f (ex …
Read MoreO’Reilly Filly all class in Derby success
O’Reilly’s daughter Silent Achiever established herself as the country’s premier staying three-year-old with her Gr 1 New Zealand Derby victory. The star galloper had seasoned Cambridge trainer Roger James, who has now won five Ellerslie …
Read MorePortelli Graduating With WS Honours
Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli continued his successful association with WS graduates this week at Wyong where Heels made a successful return to racing. The Pins filly is raced by Garry Chittick and resumed from …
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Dragon sets up possible Dubai clash with So You Think
Article courtesy of Dennis Ryan, THE INFORMANT Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon set up a possible Dubai World Cup clash with globe-trotting fellow New Zealand-bred So You Think when he ran away …
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Dragon emphatic in HK-1 Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup
Press Release: HKJC Pins 5YO Ambitious Dragon enhanced his champion status with a stellar victory in the HKG1 Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup (Triple Crown 2nd Leg) last night, a performance that jockey Douglas …
Read MoreGr.3 Cuddle Stakes Considered for O’Fille
O’Reilly’s smart 4YO daughter O’Fille could be bound for the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (3+F&M, 2000m) on March 17 following her bold 1 ¾ length win at Matamata on Saturday. O’Fille made it back-to-back wins when …
Read MoreShopaholic Too Good Again
WS’s Shopaholic followed up her defeat of classic winner Mosheen in last weekend’s Gr 3 The Vanity at Flemington with a dominant win in the Gr 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Ridden by …
Read MoreSteps In Time Extends Blue Hen Record
Last Saturday’s Gr.2 Breeders’ Classic (1200m) win by Susan Woodcock’s smart galloper Steps In Time (Danehill Dancer) provided an extra bounce in the step of the Waikato Stud team last weekend. Trained by John O’Shea …
Read MoreTwo Maiden Winners To Watch
Youtoofast and Lady Platinum completed a winning Woodville treble for Waikato Stud when they cleared maiden ranks. Trained by Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen, Youtoofast had placed in one of her two starts last year …
Read MoreSuccessful WS – Danny O’Brien Combination Continues
The combination of Waikato Stud and Victoria trainer Danny O’Brien added a whole new tier to its successful relationship last Saturday. Since the dual Gr.1 winning relationship forger Glamour Puss in 2004, the Melbourne conditioner …
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Fast N Famous Proving Just the Ticket for Adrian Clark
WS sire Fast N Famous is proving just the ticket for well-known Cambridge based bloodstock consultant, Adrian Clark. In 2010, Clark purchased 5 yearlings at the National Select Sale on behalf of Nearco Stud, two …
Read MoreSavabeel filly strikes early
Savabeel fan Rudy Liefting got an early bonus victory with a daughter of the Zabeel stallion at Woodville yesterday. The WS-bred and sold Ray’s Girl made the long trip south worthwhile for the Pukekohe …
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