Waikato Stud News
Garry’s Corner – 26 July, 2019
I think perhaps the Corner needs a spell. I have been in this business a long time, some would say too long. I first went to Trentham Races 65 years ago. My father and his …
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Top season for Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son Surely Sacred
The home-bred Surely Sacred has been a flagship performer this season for Rock ‘n’ Pop, who is showing a propensity to produce classic and staying performers. The Tony Pike-trained three-year-old made impressive progress to win …
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Ardrossan boasts race record to go with rich pedigree
Gifted sprinter Ardrossan is an exciting addition to the Waikato Stud roster in 2019 with the Group winner bringing a strong mix of performance and pedigree. The richly-bred son of Redoute’s Choice was unbeaten in …
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Cracking season for Ocean Park
Ocean Park has had a memorable season and hit a major milestone during 2018-19 by siring his 100th winner and his record stacks up impressively against two influential stallions. He has produced 78 individual winners …
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Tivaci a big hit with breeders
Tivaci has received a warm welcome from breeders since the Group One-winning son of High Chaparral was retired to Waikato Stud. His first crop of weanlings caught the attention of numerous good judges and resulted …
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Best yet to come from Sacred Falls
Sacred Falls has produced two impressive two-year-old winners Shoshone and Vibrato, plus numerous trial winners this season and expectations from Waikato Stud are that his progeny will be seen at their very best as three-year-olds. …
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Savabeel continues his domination
The all-conquering Savabeel has won the Grosvenor Award (Champion New Zealand sire) for five consecutive seasons as well as four Dewar Award and four Centaine Award and is nearing 100 stakes winners, including 18 Group …
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Stellar season for Matamata farm
Waikato Stud has enjoyed another stellar season with 13 stakes-winning graduates off the Matamata farm headed by Pins’ son Madison County and Savabeel’s daughter Savvy Coup. The former won the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas before …
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Well-bred filly strikes for stud
A grand-daughter of one of Waikato Stud’s finest mares has broken through for her first win in Australia. The Savabeel filly Acting was successful at just her second start at Echuca. She was unplaced on …
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Sweet treat from Savoury
The covers came off Savoury at Canterbury this afternoon and the Savabeel youngster didn’t disappoint. High-regaded by trainer Bjorn Baker, the colt ran out an impressive winner over 1100 metres at the first time of …
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Notable double for Rock ‘n’ Pop
Rock ‘n’ Pop continues to be a steady source of success for breeders and a trans-Tasman weekend double emphasised that. The Waikato Stud stallion enjoyed domestic success at New Plymouth on Saturday and in Queensland. …
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Mark’s Mail – 19 July, 2019
As we approach the end of July, it’s becoming increasingly evident that winter has really set in. We are enjoying a very mild winter here in Matamata this year and the farm is looking sensational …
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