Waikato Stud News
Talented Rondinella impresses
Ocean Park’s gifted daughter Rondinella was back in business at Te Rapa this afternoon. The smart four-year-old made her first appearance for the season a memorable one with success over 1400 metres. It was only …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop mare’s hot form continues
Matamata trainer Jim Collett is confident that Katie Perrie can make her mark in good middle distance company. He has high expectations of the Rock ‘n’ Pop four-year-old, who is unbeaten in her last three …
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A Trip Down Memory Lane – Glamour Puss and Swick
As the famous Flemington Carnival comes to a close, it features the main sprint race for the week – the $1 million VRC Sprint Classic. Over the years, the 1200m showpiece has had a number …
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Famous Foals – Tivaci x Golden Gamble Colt
This week we introduce you to a half-brother to two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon. On October 9 2018, Golden Gamble gave birth to a healthy brown colt by WS freshman sire Tivaci. …
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Garry’s Corner – 9 November
So much to think about, so much to comment on hard to know where to start. Let’s start with the first two days of the VRC carnival, as always that wonderful sporting city Melbourne has …
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Savabeel mare produces cool performance
Talented mare Savacool shone on the big stage at Flemington with success there on Oaks day. The Waikato Stud graduate powered home from the back of the field for the fifth win of her light …
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Savabeel makes his mark at Flemington
Waikato Stud’s multiple champion stallion Savabeel had his say on Melbourne Cup day at Flemington. His gifted son Kaonic claimed the Listed Furphy Plate to give his sire his 79th stakes winner. The Chris Waller-trained …
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Singapore double for Rock ‘n’ Pop
Inclement weather at Kranji in Singapore last evening didn’t rain on Rock ‘n’ Pop’s parade. The Waikato Stud stallion was a shining light with a winning double on the card. His son Refresh struck over …
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Group One glory for Savabeel’s daughter
Bonny mare Shillelagh is Savabeel’s latest Group One winner after her stunning victory Flemington this afternoon. The Chris Waller-trained mare came from the rear of the field to reign supreme in the Empire Rose Stakes. …
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Topweight scores in feature Awapuni Sprint
Talented galloper Ocean Emperor gave his rivals weight and a beating when he took out the Courtesy Ford Red Craze Bowl (1400m) at Awapuni. The seven-year-old Zabeel entire was having his first run since a …
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Pike’s opinion of 3YO vindicated
Four of the first five races in New Zealand today were won by the stock of O’Reilly, but none more impressive that Sacred Accord. Tony Pike is tipping a bright future for the Waikato Stud-bred …
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Filly not to be ignored
The well-related and lightly-tried Ignored added to the family roll on honour with success today at New Plymouth. At her third appearance, the Savabeel filly got home strongly under rider Matthew Cameron to open her …
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