Waikato Stud News
Tiptronic back to winning ways
Tiptronic gained a much deserved and long overdue victory at Ellerslie where he triumphed in the open handicap. It was the Waikato Stud graduate’s third career win and first for nearly two years, although he …
Read MoreBlueblood breaks maiden in Victoria
Well-related colt Banquo has struck the first winning blow of his career with victory yesterday afternoon at Sale. He is prepared at Flemington by Danby O’Brien for a syndicate that includes Waikato Stud. The three-year-old …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 25 October 2019
As a result of solving the jigsaw puzzles last week, I think it’s time to move on. The important role RITA has to play in the near future requires all of our support, after all, …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 18 October, 2019
I never thought I would spend time on the corner reflecting on the effect of jigsaws. But it seems the placement of the jigsaw pieces is the inhibiting factor in the immediate progress of our …
Read MoreSavabeel 4YO books Caulfield Cup berth
Savabeel’s son The Chosen One has boosted his Gr.1 Caulfield Cup prospects with a strong return to winning form. The gifted four-year-old was third-up into Saturday’s Gr.2 Herbert Power Stakes and triumphed with authority. “I …
Read MoreTofane back to best
The Michael Moroney-trained Ocean Park mare Tofane made a blazing return to top form at Caulfield this afternoon. The four-year-old dashed home under rider Dwayne Dunn to win the G3 Bass Strait Beed Steaks Stakes. …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 11 October, 2019
Hi you two, I must say when I first wrote a corner, I must have had a particular gripe to motivate me. So, you will understand when I say, to present something to you that’s …
Read MoreWell-bred 4YO banks winning cheque
The royally-bred Final Savings showed his quality when he overcame adversity to triumph Saturday afternoon at Riccarton. Rider Kozzi Asano, sporting the Waikato Stud silks, was in trouble at barrier rise when the gelding blew …
Read MoreWest Wind remains unbeaten
West Wind has continued the dream start to her career in Victoria and now boasts a perfect record from two appearances. Bred by Waikato Stud, who remain in the ownership, she successfully debuted at Wangaratta …
Read MoreMagic moment for Ocean Park
Ocean Park has deservedly made his presence felt on the big stage with a breakthrough Group One victory. His son Kolding produced the watershed moment when he reigned supreme in the famous Epsom Handicap at …
Read MoreGarry’s Corner – 4 October, 2019
We are back… A quick turnaround from Sydney to the Hunter Valley and back home full of… I won’t say knowledge, but plenty of opinions. I am a little unusual in that I actually really …
Read MoreActing gives flawless performance in Prelude
Acting stepped up to the big stage at Caulfield today and the Waikato Stud-bred and owned Savabeel filly played a blinder. She faced the sternest test of her fledgling career in the Gr.2 Thousand Guineas …
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