Waikato Stud News
Metal Bender Brings up More Gr. 1 Glory For Waller
Chris Waller has won his third Gr 1 George Ryder Stakes in as many years when Metal Bender upstaged a cracking field to claim victory in a five way go on the line on Saturday. …
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Nandowra Bags Feature Double for Freedman
CRAIG BRENNAN, SINGAPORE TURF CLUB: Trainer Michael Freedman collected a feature race double when the Savabeel 4YO Nandowra took out the Group 3 $200,000 JBBA Moonbeam Vase over 1800m on Sunday. Freedman had previously scored …
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Justanexcuse Too Good For Northern Sprinters
Hardy Awapuni sprinter-miler Justanexcuse took his career winning tally into double figures with an outstanding performance at Te Aroha on Saturday. Under topweight of 59.5kg and on a dry surface, the No Excuse Needed (pictured) …
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Rogerson Confident with Dating
Debbie Rogerson has a hot date. But it’s got nothing to do with her husband, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson, being away in Melbourne on Saturday with The BMW hopeful Scarlett Lady (NZ) …
Read MoreEaster Weekend WS Sired Runners To Follow
Put your feet up and follow the WS Sired Racing Team this Easter Weekend… WS Sired Easter Weekend Runners
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IGGI POP TO BACK UP IN G2 TULLOCH
Iggi Pop (Savabeel), impressive winner at Randwick Kensingtonon Sunday, is set to back up in Saturday’s Tulloch Stakes (Gr 2,2000m) at Rosehill. Iggi Pop was only have his second start in Australia and third overall. …
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Hales Land Amazing Double
Dannevirke breeder/owners Peter and Marg Hales landed an amazing double at Randwick Kensington yesterday. Proving that lightning can strike twice, the pair were championed by their Centaine mare, Censibelle, whose Chris Waller-trained O’Reilly progeny remarkably …
Read MoreCropp Back In Winners’ Circle With WS
Widely-travelled jockey Lisa Cropp renewed a successful association with WS and trainer Kevin Gray at Awapuni today when she guided the well-bred filly Lego to victory. The O’Reilly three-year-old was blessed with a better barrier …
Read MoreWaikato Duo to Contest Manawatu Classic
NZTM Release: Waikato Stud has a strong hand in the Group Three Higgins Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni on Saturday. The Chittick family will be represented by two daughters of their resident sire Pins who …
Read MoreTossed Again Impresses At First Time Of Asking
Tossed Again looks an exciting prospect for prominent owner and administrator Herbie Dyke after an effortless debut display at Te Rapa this afternoon. The WS-bred daughter of Fast ‘N’ Famous showed impressive acceleration from a …
Read MoreCheck Out Our Photogenic Australian Easter Sale Yearlings
Trish Dunell’s latest photos of our 2012 Australian Easter Yearling Sale draft are up on the website. See what you think by clicking on the below link… 2012 Australian Easter Yearling draft
Read MoreVillifye Brings up O’Reilly’s 8th Stakes Winner this Term
O’Reilly Special Edition: If Oxford Thoroughbred’s Kylie Fawcett is right, connections of Saturday’s Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Japan Trophy (1600m) winner Villifye (O’Reilly ex Jacilo) have much to look forward to. Click on the below …
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