Waikato Stud News
Garry’s Corner – 5 April
What a week ahead. Mary and I rarely argue but the merits of Sydney versus Melbourne or vice versa does generate a warm, not heated discussion. Mary loves Melbourne, the harbour and general excitement of …
Read More
Sacred Falls’ son shines at trials
A well-related son of Sacred Falls raced up to his pedigree with a tidy trial-winning performance at Avondale this week. A winner of both trials to date, the colt jumped well in his 800 metre …
Read More
Smart 3YO in Derby contention
Regally-bred Savabeel three-year-old The Chosen One might be on a plane to Australia next week. Following his impressive win in today’s Gr.3 Manawatu Classic, his connections will ponder a tilt at next weekend’s Gr.1 Australian …
Read More
Winning strike for stud
Waikato Stud enjoyed a winning double and black type success at both North Island venues today. Tough front-runner The Bandito scored at Awapuni while at Ellerslie Ignored got the job done in gallant style. Trained …
Read More
Kiwi Bred stars at Rosehill
Race fitness gave Star of the Seas the edge over his rivals in The Championships On Sale (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The Chris Waller-trained four-year-old put in another honest performance and finished strongly to …
Read More
Honour in defeat for Rondinella
Luck has deserted Rondinella in recent starts, but the daughter of Ocean Park has nevertheless responded in magnificent style. She struck an unsuitably wet track when third in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes and the …
Read More
Garry’s Corner – 29 March, 2019
Life is all about choices, as we age choices and interests change. Personally given the choice I would have settled on age 40. You know you still are fit enough to believe everything is possible …
Read More
Ocean Park filly one to follow
A well-related Ocean Park filly has started her latest campaign in sizzling style with an effort that augurs well for her autumn preparation. With jockey Craig Williams in the Waikato Stud colours, Fabric came from …
Read More
Nice winning touch by top mare’s son
Final Touch was a race mare of the highest order for John and Karen Parsons with three Group One successes and numerous stakes placings. The daughter of Kashani has now made an impact in stage …
Read More
Savabeel filly delivers firsts all round
On The White Turf’s breakthrough success held particular significance for one member of her large support crew. The filly is raced by a big syndicate and for Dave Stanley it was his first win as …
Read More
Pins mare lands Riccarton feature
Genuine mare Residential has gone to another level with victory in today’s Gr.3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes. With rider Robert Hannam sporting the Waikato Stud silks, she was sent straight to the front and …
Read More
Arrogant display nearly claims Group One
An outstanding effort from Ocean Park’s son Arrogant all but earned the colt a memorable Group One victory in today’s Rosehill Guineas. Sent over by Michael Moroney from his and Pam Gerard’s Matamata base, he …
Read More