Waikato Stud News
Talented colt in running for Australian trip
A trip to Australia is in the mix for precocious youngster Slipper Island, who was a gallant winner over 1200 metres at Trentham on Saturday afternoon. The Tony Pike-prepared 2-year-old had finished runner-up in his …
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Footlights shines over a trip at Ballarat
Footlights returned to winning ways on Tuesday afternoon at Ballarat where he appreciated a step up in distance. The 3-year-old son of Savabeel was set his first 2000 metre task by trainers Trent Busuttin and …
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Kinloch returns in blaze of glory
Kinloch successfully returned to competition following a break to remain on target for another major pay day. The son of I Am Invincible is part-owned by Waikato Stud and was a smart first-up winner at …
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Tivaci filly tops trade at Karaka
Young Waikato Stud stallion Tivaci produced the headline act as New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale concluded at Karaka on Saturday afternoon. His daughter, Lot 1063, set the auction ring alight when presented by Beckam …
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Ocean Park mare strikes again
Ocean’s Thirteen continues to build a tidy record and she claimed her sixth victory in fine style on Thursday evening at Pakenham. The 5-year-old daughter of Ocean Park settled back in the field last night …
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WS enjoys another outstanding Karaka Sale
Waikato Stud has reclaimed the Leading Vendor by Aggregate title, with the premier Matamata nursery selling 39 yearlings in the premier session for a healthy $7.86 million return. Tony Fung Investments was a major contributor …
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Buyers chasing Ardrossan’s progeny
Ardrossan continues to make a fine impression on the buying bench at Karaka with a trio of his sons starring during Friday’s Book 2 trade of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Waikato Stud’s young …
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The corner with Garry Chittick
I was privileged twenty years ago to be asked to Chair the NZ Racing Board. Some would have you believe the role is the poisoned chalice, but, as with all things in life, if you …
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Further success for stand-out broodmare
The unraced Pins mare Eudora has found her niche in the breeding barn and has become a valuable member of Waikato Stud’s broodmare band. All four of her foals to race have been successful following …
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WS dominates Book 1 at Karaka
Repetition comes easily to Waikato Stud and once again the thoroughbred powerhouse is the leading Book 1 vendor at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The premier Matamata nursery reclaimed the Leading Vendor by Aggregate …
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Well-bred Ideal lives up to name
Waikato Stud was a dominant force at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 1 Sale Karaka and the Matamata operation also celebrated racetrack success this afternoon. The nursery and its co-breeder, part-owner and trainer Allan Sharrock had …
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Ardrossan’s Book 1 youngsters popular
Stallion newcomer Ardrossan significantly boosted his profile during the Book 1 session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka where his first representatives were warmly received. The buying bench was keen on the …
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