Rock ‘n’ Pop’s son a smart buy
The Waikato Stud-bred and sold My Boss is proving a tidy piece of business for his Singapore owners.
He was purchased by Asian World Racing for $7500 and that investment has now been more than quadrupled.
After a handful of starts, the son of Rock ‘n’ Pop broke through at Kranji over 1400 metres.
The three-year-old is out of the Pins mare Be Fabulous, a sister to the stakes winner and Group performer Keano.
Be Fabulous’ third dam is the Gr.1 Golden Slipper Stakes winner Courtza, mother of the champion sire O’Reilly.
Foxbridge Plate Day Delivers at Te Rapa
As host and naming sponsor of the meeting, Waikato Stud was proud to see its signature raceday, headlined by the Group 2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate, run in fine style at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Mary and I had a great weekend. As usual, Taupo Race Club put on a couple of days that encourage you to go to the races. The lead-in to the day was an hour or so at the iconic Yacht Club Bar – an easy place to be, perched above the lake: wine, beer and pizzas provided. A chance to meet and greet, bearing in mind the visitors that make the effort to attend.
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