Waikato Stud News
Super Seth 3YO remains unbeaten
Puntin, trained by Bjorn Baker, maintained his unbeaten record with an effortless win at Moruya. The son of Super Seth stepped up to 1400 metres, dominating older rivals to win by four lengths. Bred by GSA Bloodstock, Puntin hails from a stellar pedigree featuring Group winners Shania Dane and Scintillation.
Read MoreMax makes it count at Otaki
Waikato Stud graduate Mad Max (Maxmara), a son of Savabeel, broke through for a deserved maiden win at Otaki under apprentice Lily Sutherland. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the well-bred four-year-old impressed with a strong finish over 1200 metres, boosting confidence after earlier placings and showcasing his elite pedigree and potential.
Read MoreDreamy win for Savabeel mare
Dream All Day (ex Posy) showcased her class at Flemington, delivering a commanding front-running victory over 1600m. The Waikato Stud-bred Savabeel mare, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, now boasts two wins and four placings from six starts, adding further acclaim to her illustrious pedigree.
Read MoreSeth’s speedster too slick
Youthful sprinter Poetic Champion delivered a sparkling performance at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day, defeating older rivals over 1200m. Trained by Tony Pike and ridden by Matt Cartwright, the son of Super Seth now boasts three wins from nine starts. Bred and owned by GSA Bloodstock, his future targets remain undecided.
Read MoreLanikai puts best foot forward
Ocean Park’s son Lanikai (ex Oahu) broke through for a well-deserved maiden win at Taupo, delivering on his potential after several near misses. Trained by Tony Pike and bred by Waikato Stud, the four-year-old showed his class with a comfortable victory over 1800m, promising more success ahead.
Read MoreDouble delight for Ardrossan
Saltcoats and Beau Dazzler delivered a standout double for Ardrossan in Australia today. Saltcoats claimed his second consecutive win over 2000 metres at Randwick, prompting Group race ambitions, while Beau Dazzler dominated at Eagle Farm, setting sights on the Queensland Derby. Both sons showcase Ardrossan’s rising influence in elite racing.
Read MoreI Don’t relishes better ground
Improved conditions at New Plymouth suited I Don’t perfectly as the Savabeel mare claimed her second career win for Waikato Stud and trainer Allan Sharrock. The daughter of G1 winner I Do showed her class, leading throughout under Lisa Allpress, and hails from a family rich in black-type performers.
Read MoreSharrock’s colt set for Karaka Million
Gavin Sharrock’s colt Daylight Robbery (ex Villifye) is on track for the Karaka Millions after an impressive New Plymouth victory. The son of Super Seth was a $10,500 Waikato Stud graduate and boasts a strong pedigree, with his dam Villifye a G2 winner and half-sister to G1 Oaks heroine Miss Keepsake.
Read MoreYaldi second Group winner in two weeks
A gallant Yaldi showcased the prowess of sire Ardrossan, securing the Gr.2 Auckland Guineas title at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the three-year-old claimed the race outright after a protest and now eyes the $1.5M Karaka Millions 3YO and $3.5M The Kiwi.
Read MoreTrainers eye Kiwi with Super Seth’s son
Ballarat trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy have Centennial Park, their rising three-year-old by Waikato Stud’s Super Seth, on the radar for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi. Back-to-back wins, including today’s Caulfield Heath triumph over 1600 metres, highlight his potential, with connections eyeing prime distances and opportunities ahead.
Read More3YO opens winning account at Otaki
Only The Lonely (Tivaci x On Your Own) showcased her talent with a Boxing Day victory at Otaki, securing her maiden win over 1400 metres. Bred by Waikato Stud, the determined three-year-old is the first foal of Sacred Falls mare On Your Own, from a family rich in stakes-winning pedigree.
Read MoreDream effort from Super Seth 3YO
Super Seth colt Savour The Dream showcased his class at Eagle Farm today with a dominant victory over 1600 metres. Trained by Bevan Laming and ridden by Martin Harley, the three-year-old executed a patient, weight-conscious strategy to perfection, storming home to secure a stylish win, further proving his bright future.
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