Waikato Stud News
Mark’s Mail – 7 September
Catch up with Mark and Tivaci before they head off to the breeding barn. Click the video below to watch.
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Cox Plate potential for Savvy Coup
Riccarton conditioner Michael Pitman, who trains in partnership with his son Matthew, was over the moon with Savvy Coup’s fifth-placing in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) behind Melody Belle at Hastings on Saturday and he …
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Stud stallions to fore as HK season opens
Waikato Stud stallions played starring roles when the new racing season opened in Hong Kong yesterday. Ocean Park, Savabeel and the late O’Reilly were all to the fore at Sha Tin. King Opie started the …
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Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son boosts cup hopes
The Lord Mayor staked his claim for higher spring honours with a smart victory at Randwick this afternoon. The Rock ‘n’ Pop four-year-old was second-up over 2000 metres and relished the extra distance. Trained by …
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The Lord Mayor on way to Group 1 Metropolitan
The Lord Mayor has cemented his place as a spring carnival player for trainer Chris Waller with a benchmark victory at Randwick. Waller will now set him on a path to the Group One Metropolitan …
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Staff Profile | Joanna Smyth
She has treated the Queen’s foals and was a finalist in the Young Farmers National dance competition – meet Joanna Smyth, Waikato Stud’s new Assistant Vet. Q What is your role at Waikato Stud? A I …
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Mark’s Mail – 31 August
Mark Chittick joins you from the dry mare crush on the eve of the breeding season to discuss the week that’s been and the exciting weekend of racing ahead. Click the video below to watch. …
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Garry’s Corner – 31 August
Garry is joined by fellow former Chairman of the Racing Board Tom Williams to discuss the release of the Messara Report.
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Hennessy hoping history repeats
Matamata trainer Gary Hennessy sees a number of similarities in Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) hopeful Ocean Emperor and his five-time Group One winning galloper Ocean Park. It is six years since Hennessy prepared Ocean Park …
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Grunt tackles Vega Magic in Memsie Stakes
Luke Currie will be the new rider for Grunt when he starts in the Group One Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. Trainer Mick Price was forced to search for a new rider with Damien Oliver riding …
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Stud’s stellar season honoured
Waikato Stud again played a starring role during a night of glitz and glamour at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Awards evening in Auckland this evening. The Matamata nursery lifted the prestigious Breeder of the …
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O’Reilly colt remains unbeaten
O’Reilly colt Brutal turned in a beast of a performance at Moonee Valley on Saturday to maintain his unbeaten record. The three-year-old impressively jumped from a runaway maiden win to claim the Listed Mitchell McKenzie …
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