Waikato Stud News

12 December 2023

Waiting tactics pay off

Patience was rewarded this afternoon at Rotorua, where Rue De Rivoli successfully returned from a break. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Tivaci filly was put aside after an unplaced debut run in the autumn …

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12 December 2023

Ardrossan strikes stakes blow in Australia

Exciting young stallion Ardrossan has made his mark across the Tasman with a first success at black type level. The Waikato Stud resident’s son Beau Dazzler successfully rose to the challenge at Eagle Farm to …

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8 December 2023

Reliable Raetihi goes all the way

Raetihi’s honesty can’t be faulted, and he collected a deserved victory at Moonee Valley this evening. The son of Savabeel left nothing to chance, with the four-year-old making all the running for a decisive win …

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8 December 2023

Tivaci’s son on Derby trail

Gold Wolf added early winning momentum to a summer stakes target when he successfully resumed at Moe on Friday afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred son of Tivaci enjoyed a let-up after running fourth at Cranbourne at …

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8 December 2023

Winning double at New Plymouth

Waikato Stud enjoyed a double dose of delight at New Plymouth on Thursday afternoon. Their colours were carried to victory by the Ben and Ryan Foote-prepared Tivaci filly Rayet, and the Matamata farm also shared …

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8 December 2023

Tivaci 3YO gives half-sister timely boost

Rayet opened her career in perfect style at New Plymouth on Thursday afternoon with an impressive performance that also provided a pedigree update for her Karaka-bound half-sibling. Trained by Ben and Ryan Foote for breeders …

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8 December 2023

Top family to fore in HK

Savabeel’s well-related son, M Unicorn, has added to his Hong Kong record in a convincing style. The Caspar Fownes-trained five-year-old claimed the second leg of the International Jockeys’ Championship over 1650 metres at Happy Valley …

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4 December 2023

Ocean Park 3YO bright staying prospect

Imezaaki showed staying was his forte with a quick and successful transition to middle distance racing at Hawkesbury ton Sunday afternoon. The outcome of the son of Ocean Park’s first test at 2000 metres was …

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2 December 2023

Another smart prospect for Ardrossan

Promising young Waikato Stud-based sire Ardrossan enjoyed further success on Saturday afternoon at Te Rapa where his son Maracatu opened his winning account over 1100 metres to book his spot in the Karaka Million. He …

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27 November 2023

Savabeel 3YO makes impressive debut

A well-related son of Champion Sire Savabeel made the perfect start to his career at Kilmore on Sunday afternoon. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Interlinked made his debut over 1450 metres in the hands …

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25 November 2023

Rudyard powers to Pukekohe victory

The Tony Pike-trained Rudyard produced a storming late finish at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon to account for his Rating 65 rivals over 1600 metres. The son of Charm Spirit had finished an encouraging fourth when …

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23 November 2023

Young stallion maintains high standard

Super Seth’s pulling power was again a major feature during the closing session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale on Thursday afternoon while a son of associate stallion Ardrossan also lit up the …

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