Waikato Stud News

3 December 2021

Waikato Stud named 2020/2021 Breeder of the Year

Following a stellar season from horses carrying the iconic WS brand, Waikato Stud has been announced as the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan Breeder of the Year for the 2020-21 season. It is the …

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2 December 2021

Medal on podium at Wangaratta

A step up in distance at Wangaratta this afternoon was enough for the Savabeel 3-year-old Medal tocap off a run of minor placings. He finished in the money in four of his first five starts …

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2 December 2021

This week on Garry’s Corner

Hi Denise, I have added you to my list of followers! It is a big responsibility now having five confirmed readers, but I am privileged to have your support. I can only continue to marvel …

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1 December 2021

Flash makes it three on the bounce

Sacred Falls’ son Oceanic Flash completed a hat-trick of victories when successful at Warwick Farmthis afternoon and co-trainer Gerald Ryan believes the Waikato Stud graduate has plenty more tooffer. “He’s been racing well and I …

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30 November 2021

Stud graduate takes top honours

The Waikato Stud-bred and sold Probabeel has been crowned New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year for the 2020-21 season. The results were announced at a virtual event screened on Trackside on Monday night. The …

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29 November 2021

Ocean Park’s son strikes at Sha Tin

Light Of Wanshi doubled his winning account in Hong Kong on Sunday evening when the son of Ocean Park accounted for his Class 4 rivals at Sha Tin. Trained by Chris So, he was making …

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27 November 2021

Star staying performance from Savabeel’s son

Starrybeel produced a stout performance to win at Te Aroha on Saturday afternoon and an effort that indicated he can make his mark in strong staying company this preparation. The son of Savabeel will be …

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27 November 2021

Saving makes another winning deposit

Hardy stayer Saving again did Waikato Stud proud when he ran out a hollow winner over 2500 metres at Moonee Valley on Friday evening. The son of Savabeel has been in good touch this preparation …

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25 November 2021

This week on Garry’s Corner

Well, I’ve been there and done that. It is an amazing country in which we live, the Southern Sounds should be visited by the four of you to appreciate the forces of nature that created …

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25 November 2021

Purple patch of form extended

Sagunto has been in impressive form this preparation and his tenacity was further rewarded at Otaki this afternoon. The son of the late O’Reilly was quickly into his customary front-running role under rider Shaun McKay …

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20 November 2021

Ocean Park 4YO back to his best

Waikato Stud graduate Ocean Beyond bounced back to his best form at Ballarat this afternoon for a deserved victory. Successful in the Listed McKenzie S. last season, the Daniel Bowman-trained son of Ocean Park was …

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20 November 2021

Progressive Image Of You strikes again

Pins mare Image Of You continued her sweet run of form this preparation with success over 1600 metres at Te Rapa this afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold 4-year-old broke her maiden first-up in October …

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