Tivaci News

11 January 2025

Sinhaman goes the distance

Tivaci gelding Sinhaman (ex Shellac) broke through over 2100m at Trentham for trainer Stephen Marsh. Ridden expertly by Matt Cartwright, he settled fifth before finishing strongly. A $200,000 purchase from Waikato Stud, Sinhaman is Shellac’s first foal, hailing from a pedigree that includes Metal Bender and Group 1 winner Amarelinha.

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11 January 2025

Lovaci headed to stakes company

Lovaci, a well-related Waikato Stud graduate, showcased her talent at Tauranga with a dominant 2.8-length victory. Trained by Stephen Marsh and ridden by Courtney Barnes, the mare surged along the fence to triumph. By Sacred Falls’ family, she’s poised for black-type success, boasting two wins and five placings from eight starts.

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28 November 2024

Trainer’s faith rewarded with stakes success

Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown), a Waikato Stud-bred son of Tivaci, claimed the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes at Otaki, maintaining an unbeaten record. Trained by Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray, the talented three-year-old is a promising Gr.1 New Zealand Derby contender, showcasing power, composure and an impressive pedigree.

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30 October 2024

Tuxedo makes dream start

Tivaci three-year-old Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown) debuted impressively at Te Aroha, winning over 1400 meters under jockey Joe Doyle. Bred by Waikato Stud, Tuxedo’s strong pedigree includes ties to G1 sire Starcraft. His trainer, Colm Murray, notes his potential for progression with distance, marking an exciting start to his career.

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27 October 2024

Tivaci WSNZBred winner for Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald

Jockey Beau Mertens is optimistic about Tango Queen’s future after guiding the three-year-old to her first victory over 1400m at Sale. Trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, the Waikato Stud-bred daughter of Tivaci showed impressive form, with Mertens believing she can progress further through the grades in Victoria.

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27 October 2024

Tivaci Ready to Run grad wins at Ellerslie

Tivaci’s son, Popsagoosey (ex Comon Courtesy) gets up at Ellerslie. A Ready to Run Sale graduate himself, Tivaci is represented by three at the upcoming Ready to Run Sale including Waikato’s Lot 252 being offered on Thursday, 21 November.

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27 September 2024

Mare completes top Te Rapa day for WS

Rayet completed a grand day at Te Rapa for Waikato Stud when she successfully openedher four-year-old season. Produced in tip-top order by trainers Ben and Ryan Foote, the daughter of Tivaci bouncedwell to lead and …

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21 September 2024

Tivaci 3YO impresses in Taupo debut

Highly rated three-year-old Sought After made the perfect start to his career at Taupo on Friday afternoon. Raced by breeder Waikato Stud, the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained son of Tivaci rounded off strongly to …

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8 May 2024

2024 Stallion Roster

Waikato Stud presents a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel. With a reputation for producing tough sprinter/ milers, the line-up also offers diversity in bloodlines for …

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9 April 2023

Tivaci 3YO strikes again

Tivaci three-year-old Hammoon Thunder doubled his winning tally with a dominant performance to score over 1600 metres at Mudgee. The Rodney Northam-trained three-year-old had broken his maiden at Tamworth before Christmas and was then put …

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25 February 2023

Tivaci’s son romps home

The Joseph Pride-trained The Replicant is rarely far from the action and he capped off a fine run of recent form with a runaway success at Newcastle on Saturday. The Waikato Stud-bred son of Tivaci …

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29 January 2023

Stud stalwart’s dominance continues

Savabeel’s champion qualities were again evident when he again provided Waikato Stud with its star turn during the opening session of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. His headline act was offered late in the …

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