Waikato Stud News
Savabeel’s sprightly son strikes again
Preditor has enjoyed a long and successful career in Singapore and the evergreen son of Savabeel added another notch to his belt at Kranji on Sunday evening. The 9-year-old returned from a freshen-up to down …
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Red Vienna goes all the way
Red Vienna gained both a deserved and overdue breakthrough victory over 1300 metres on the synthetic track at Cambridge on Wednesday afternoon. The Tony Pike-trained three-year-old had twice previously finished runner-up at the venue and …
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Waihaha Falls crushes rivals again
Waihaha Falls remained unbeaten this preparation following another effortless victory over 1200 metres at Randwick this afternoon. The John O’Shea-trained 4-year-old had blitzed his Benchmark 78 rivals over the course and distance when resuming last …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
The five faithful readers will be conscious that The Corner does not dig into the politics of our powerful country. Until now. You see, we six, me and you, will have gone close to cardiac …
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Ocean Park’s son a Cup contender
Bold Contender will make his next appearance in black-type company after continuing his winning ways at Grafton this afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred son of Ocean Park completed a hat-trick of wins with a strong staying …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
I read with interest the recent article on the restructuring of TabCorp, the isolating of their interest in the Casino and Lottery component from the wagering on the three racing codes and sports betting. As …
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Bold showing from Ocean Park’s son
Bold Contender added another victory to his CV when he scored with authority over 2150 metres at Coffs Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Trained by Andrew Parramore, the genuine son of Ocean Park was allowed plenty …
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Savabeel 3YO makes immediate impact
Tilianam showed an instant return on her recent purchase price when she made a winning debut in Queensland on Saturday afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred and sold daughter of Savabeel was making her first appearance from …
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Fresh is best for Tivaci filly
Trainer Steven Woodsford has hit on a winning formula with his smart Tivaci three-year-old Tadita. Since the experienced horseman adopted a month between runs policy with the filly, she has responded with three victories with …
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
You know the season is about to close when the icy blast of winter strikes. Sure there is a month to go, but apart from the Group 1 Tatts Tiara, we are now into winter …
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Waikato Stud to sponsor Foxbridge Plate
Iconic farm Waikato Stud will, for at least the next 3 years, be the naming rights sponsor of the Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate. Waikato Stud will sponsor the $120,000 Group 2 sprint that traditionally acts …
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Ellis secures top Savabeel colt
A son of Waikato Stud’s champion sire Savabeel was the headline act during New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Weanling Sale at Karaka this afternoon. Offered as Lot 1005 during the Valachi Downs dispersal, the colt out …
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