Waikato Stud News

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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22 November 2023

Super Sale Day for young Seth

Exciting young Waikato Stud sire Super Seth enjoyed a grand first session at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. Four youngsters by the Group One-winning son of Dundeel were offered on Wednesday …

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22 November 2023

Ocean Raider adds to his haul

The genuine Ocean Raider was rewarded for a series of sold performances this preparation when he came up trumps at Bairnsdale on Tuesday afternoon. The five-year-old Waikato Stud-bred and sold son of Ocean Park had …

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20 November 2023

Flyer trounces Taree rivals

Waikato Flyer was presented with a gilt-edged chance to add to his record at Taree on Sunday afternoon and he didn’t let the opportunity go begging. The lightly raced four-year-old won for the second time …

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18 November 2023

Poison Chalice strikes again

Lightly raced four-year-old Poison Chalice added to his tidy record when he was successful at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon. Sent inter-state by his Victorian trainer Paul Preusker, the son of Savabeel won for the fourth …

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16 November 2023

Savabeel’s daughter impresses at Riccarton

Fashion Shoot produced an electric display over 1400 metres at Riccarton on Wednesday afternoon to gain a deserved black-type victory. A powerhouse performance from the daughter of Savabeel saw her come from well back on …

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13 November 2023

Breakthrough win for Ocean Park’s son

The well-related Major Makeover was sent out favourite at Benalla on Sunday afternoon and the lightly raced three-year-old duly lived up to expectations. Trained by Patrick Payne, the son of Ocean Park had placed in …

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13 November 2023

Regal return from Tivaci mare

Speedy mare Tivaci Princess proved far too slick for her opposition on Sunday afternoon at Tauherenikau where she made her first appearance for seven months. The daughter of Tivaci had put the writing on the …

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11 November 2023

Savabeel mare Atishu stars on big stage

Atishu doubled her tally of top-flight titles Saturday afternoon when she produced a sublime performance to down a star-studded field over 2000 metres in the G1 Champions S. at Flemington. The glamour mare proudly flew …

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