Waikato Stud News
Super Seth’s boy shines on debut
Puntin, a son of Super Seth, impressed on debut at Nowra for Bjorn Baker. Jumping well from barrier one, Rachel King guided him to a front-running victory over 1200m. Bred by GSA Bloodstock and sold for $60,000, he’s out of Stella Grace, a half-sister to Group 2 winner Shania Dane.
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Jedibeel cuts it fine in Razor Sharp
Jedibeel, a Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel, claimed his first stakes win in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Trained by Brad Widdup, the five-year-old stormed home under Tyler Schiller for his seventh victory. From I Wish I Win’s family, Jedibeel highlights Savabeel’s exceptional recent stakes success.
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Group 1 Derby hopes for Ardrossan 3YO
Beau Dazzler, trained by Tony and Maddysen Sears, secured the Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, cementing his path to the Gr.1 Queensland Derby. The Ardrossan gelding, a $85,000 NZB purchase, showcased his potential under Jag Guthmann-Chester. Ardrossan’s stakes winners-to-runners rate of 7.7% underscores his remarkable success.
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Ardrossan’s son back to his best
Saltcoats, a son of Ardrossan, secured a stirring second-up win over 1800m at Randwick under Tommy Berry for trainer Chris Waller. The four-year-old, formerly Listed winner in New Zealand, powered home from last to claim A$160,000. Ardrossan, with impressive 15% foals-to-winners, features prominently in NZ’s upcoming yearling sale.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
Following a couple of weeks off, Garry is back sharing his thoughts on recent events as the Tattersalls December Sale, greyhound racing being phased out in New Zealand, his Group-winning darling Sethito from his dual Group 1-winning mare Suavito and by Super Seth, and more!
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Sethito delivers on all levels for Chittick family
Quality filly Sethito (Super Seth x Suavito) delivered a stellar performance at Ellerslie, capturing the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes. Bred and raced by Garry Chittick, her victory not only boosted her illustrious pedigree but also highlighted the potential of her Savabeel half-brother, set to feature at Karaka’s Book 1 session.
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Super Sethito a quality filly
WS-bred Sethito gives Super Seeth a new Group winners taking out the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes at Ellerslie for owner-breeder Garry Chittick.
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Super Seth three-year-old impresses
Impressive winner for Super Seth, Centennial Park wins at Geelong by four lengths for McEvoy Mitchell Racing and owners Ron and Judy Wanless who purchased him as a yearling.
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Toretto’s win highlights Ardrossan’s sire power
Article updated Thursday, 5 December. Toretto‘s (2g, ex Pwerfect) impressive win on Saturday at Ellerslie turned many heads – not just because of the two-year-old’s impressive turn of foot, a trait his sire Ardrossan also …
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Ardrossan two-year-old bags feature spot
A gifted son of Waikato Stud resident Ardrossan has claimed his place in the country’s richest two-year-old event. Toretto had bagged runner-up cheques in his first two appearances and victory at Ellerslie on Saturday guaranteed …
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The White Horse with SEN Radio
Gareth Hall broadcast live from The White Horse on Wednesday morning, we’ve clipped the 45-minute segment up for easy listening – enjoy!
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Look for the WS in 2025!
Magic Millions, New Zealand Bloodstock and Inglis have released yearling catalogues for the 2025 Australasian yearling sales series with Waikato Stud set to offer drafts as all auction house’s sales – we took a deep dive in to each.
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