Waikato Stud News

20 June 2024

Noverre Colt a Stand-out Youngster

Young Waikato Stud stallion Noverre played a starring role at Karaka on Thursday afternoon. A small selection of the Group 1-winning son of Savabeel’s first crop went through the ring at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National …

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19 June 2024

Savabeel’s Son Strikes Again

Gottabesavvy’s golden run of form this campaign continued on the Hillside track at Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. The four-year-old son of Savabeel producing a rousing finish in the home stretch to account for his Benchmark …

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16 June 2024

Incessant shines at the Coast

Former high-priced yearling Incessant has made an impressive start from his new quarters in Queensland. The son of Savabeel finished runner-up in two starts for Sydney trainer Annabel Neasham before relocating to Jack Bruce’s Deagon …

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14 June 2024

Right Call With Smart Tivaci 3YO

Riccarton trainer Meg Cunneen pulled the right rein when she decided to give promising three-year-old Hivari his chance at a shorter trip. The Waikato Stud graduate had acquitted himself well when runner-up in good age …

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12 June 2024

Ardrossan 3YO impresses again

Exciting three-year-old Pure Alpha continued the fast start he has made to his career with another smooth performance on the Kensington track at Randwick. The Chris Waller-trained son of Waikato Stud’s young stallion Ardrossan now …

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Jedibeel (Image courtesy of Ashlea Brennan Photography)
11 June 2024

Jedibeel A Class Above His Rivals

Quality four-year-old Jedibeel furthered his impressive record on Monday afternoon with a stylish performance at Canterbury Park. The Brad Widdup-trained son of Savabeel overcame the outside gate to win with plenty in reserve at the …

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9 June 2024

Lippy enjoys final say

Tivaci’s son Lippy hinted at a fast return to winning ways last month and he duly delivered in style at the Phar Lap Raceway on Sunday. The Andrew Carston-prepared four-year-old had finished an eye-catching effort …

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1 June 2024

Savabeel’s son reigns supreme

Sprinting superstar I Wish I Win again showcased his short course prowess on Saturday afternoon when he proved superior to his rivals in the A$1 million G1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm over 1300 …

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25 May 2024

Words of Wisdom: Gary Chittick

The Thoroughbred Report chatted with Garry for their new series, Words Of Wisdom. The Chittick family have been an integral part of the growth of the New Zealand breeding industry and with Garry at the …

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24 May 2024

Further success for Super Seth

Well-related colt Supernima provided Waikato Stud’s Super Seth with his latest first cropsuccess story on Thursday evening when he made a perfect debut over 1200 metres at Pakenham. The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained youngster …

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22 May 2024

Marsh’s judgement proves spot on

Stephen Marsh was on the money when he tipped Lovaci as his stable’s top winningprospect at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon. The Cambridge trainer was strong on her chances in the maiden 1300 metre contest and …

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19 May 2024

Milford returns to winning ways

Savabeel’s multiple stakes-winning son Milford ended a lengthy baren spell when he stormed to victory at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. At a distance below his best, the Michael Moroney-trained representative downed a big line-up over 1600 metres …

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