Waikato Stud News
The corner with Garry Chittick
Where to from here? We now have Omnicron to deal with. There are, as always, many theories as to the where, how, potency and virility of this new strain. All I know is somehow we …
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Amarelinha crowned NZB Filly of the Year
The connections of Amarelinha received the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of theYear award this week with her purchaser David Ellis, trainer Jamie Richards, breederWaikato Stud’s Mark Chittick and owners from the Te Akau Hopskip’n’jump …
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Homecoming for All Saints’ Eve
Group 3 winner All Saints’ Eve had her first hit-out on home soil at Arawa Park on Monday morning and new trainer Stephen Marsh is excited about her prospects over the summer. Bred by trans-Tasman …
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Bumper day for stallions
Waikato Stud’s powerful stallion roster flexed its muscles at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon with a quartet of winners, including a black-type treble. The Matamata nursery’s champion sire Savabeel was, as usual, to the fore …
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Time brings best out of staying mare
Progressive staying mare Margaret Jean has been patiently handled and connections of the Sacred Falls mare are now reaping the rewards. Bred by Waikato Stud, she broke her maiden over 2000 metres at Hawera in …
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Tivaci filly stakes strong Karaka Million claim
Precocious filly Wolverine made a bold statement for the upcoming Listed Karaka Million when the Waikato Stud-bred and sold filly produced a dazzling display at Te Rapa this afternoon. The Roydon Bergerson-trained youngster also became …
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Scribe an ongoing success story
Smart 3-year-old Scribe penned another winning chapter in his burgeoning career when he successfully defended his unbeaten record this afternoon. Part-owned by Waikato Stud, the son of Press Statement had been a debut winner at …
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Sacred Falls mare a richly deserved winner
Salto Angel finally got the monkey off her back when she broke her maiden at Werribee on Sunday afternoon. The 4-year-old daughter of Sacred Falls, who was co-bred by Waikato Stud with Kylie Fawcett andEddie …
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Sacred Falls’ son strikes again
The lightly raced Waihaha Falls showed his appreciation of a step up in distance at Rosehill thisafternoon to add to his burgeoning record. Bred and raced by Waikato Stud with Hawke’s Bay horseman Guy Lowry, …
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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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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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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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