Waikato Stud News
Gunnadoo far too slick again
Promising southern three-year-old Gunnadoo jumped another class with a winning run at Riccarton, the scene of his grand-dam Facing The Music’s finest racing moment. She won four races with her career highlight a victory in …
Read MoreWS stallions in Gr 1 frame
WS stallions were in the thick of the Group One action on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday. O’Reilly’s daughter Silent Achiever was narrowly denied victory in the BMW Stakes at Rosehill where she …
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Wolfwhistle Wins Trial
Well named two-year-old colt Wolfwhistle (O’Reilly – Legs, by Pins) showed improvement for his first trial experience with a smart win over 1000 metres at the trials on Tuesday March 26 at Paeroa. With Matt …
Read MoreSilent Achiever on track
Cambridge-based trainer Roger James has reported that he has class filly Silent Achiever exactly where he wants her ahead of the Gr.1 BMW Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The winner of October’s Schweppes Crystal …
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Tick of approval for Pins’ son
Approve broke through for his first win in Hong Kong on Monday night when tops at Sha Tin for a leading trainer-jockey combination. The Pins three-year-old was ridden by Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Brett Prebble for …
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You’re So Good ready for Vinery challenge
Nigel Blackiston returns to the scene of his biggest success as a trainer on Saturday with a filly he hopes can become a Group One winner in the Vinery Stud Stakes. Blackiston had a day …
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Santos keeps magic summer run going for Parsons team
The win of Santos (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) in Saturday’s Listed Carriers Arms Hotel Riverton Cup (2147m) on Saturday continued a fine run of form for the Balcairn stable of husband and wife training combination, …
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Diademe ready to bounce back in Breeders’
About the only difference for talented Cambridge mare Diademe (NZ) (Savabeel) leading into Saturday’s Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Te Aroha will be her price. That’s the view of co-trainer Andrew …
Read MorePatience 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 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 …
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