Richards to head north with Rhythm ‘N’ Spice
Paul Richards will head north to Pukekohe on Wednesday with just the one runner, but he is hoping that is enough to add to his...
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Exciting summer in store for Waikato Stud
The team at Waikato Stud is gearing up for an exciting few weeks, kicking off with Nereus, who is set to run in the $350,000...
Chittick relishing opportunity of a lifetime
Pride will be an over-riding emotion for Mark Chittick when I Wish I Win goes to the post for Saturday’s A$20 million The Everest at...
I Wish I Win fronts Kiwi Everest presence
Star New Zealand bred and owned gelding I Wish I Win will target The Everest after gaining a slot in the $20 million race in...
Codigo provides Ardrossan with first winner
Debutant Codigo provided dual success for his connections when he produced a brave effort to win a two-year-old contest at Matamata on Tuesday. Raced by...
Pertab scores first training win
Training racehorses was never in the plan for Paul Pertab but on Friday he recorded his first win courtesy of Exzello in the Campbell Infrastructure...
Bright future tipped for Waihaha Falls
Trainer John O’Shea has big hopes for Waihaha Falls after his win over 1500m at Rosehill on Saturday. It was the second time in five...
Royally bred filly makes belated debut a winning one
Debutante It Might Be You looked to have a bright future ahead of her as she easily won a maiden 1200m event at Te Rapa...
Derby dreams fulfilled for popular vet
It was a case of pure elation for Dr Chris Phillips at Eagle Farm on Saturday as the respected equine veterinarian watched on as three-year-old...
Savabeel heads Waikato Stud stallion roster
New Zealand Champion sire Savabeel will once again headline an impressive stallion roster at Waikato Stud for the forthcoming breeding season where he will stand...
Chittick savouring further racetrack success from graduates
Amidst the hustle and bustle of another busy morning at Waikato Stud, principal Mark Chittick was pleased to be able to sit down and catch...
Aegon: a quintessential Waikato Stud product
The win of Aegon, a son of the late Sacred Falls, in last Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) provided cause for triumphant...
Waikato Stud named New Zealand Breeder of the Year
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) has announced that Waikato Stud is the winner of the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan New Zealand...
A hundred not out for superstar Savabeel
Waikato Stud’s star resident Savabeel has cracked another significant milestone in his remarkable career with daughter Savacool providing the multiple champion sire’s 100th individual stakes...
Kiwi mares flying the flag for leading nurseries
Two of New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nurseries will be keeping close tabs on Randwick on Saturday where trainer John O’Shea will kick-off the spring preparations...
Ocean Park shares spoils with Savabeel
A breakthrough season has ended on the perfect note for rising star Waikato Stud stallion Ocean Park, siring another impressive city winner on the final...
Chittick delighted with results of weekend weanling parade
Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick is looking forward to strong interest in the stud’s eighteen-strong draft for the annual New Zealand Bloodstock Weanling Sale, that...
Super Seth off to Waikato Stud this season
Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth is to join the Waikato Stud stallion roster rather than race on as a four-year-old.
Waikato Stud celebrate further success for stallion Ocean Park
There was plenty of cause for celebration amongst the Waikato region’s thoroughbred breeding fraternity on Saturday afternoon following the running of the Group 1 All...
Futurity next for Super Seth
A view to enhancing Super Seth’s stud value has meant a slight change in plans for the son of Dundeel. The Anthony Freedman-trained three-year-old was...
Dual Doncaster winner Sacred Falls dies
Sacred Falls, a dual winner of the Doncaster Mile and a leading light at Waikato Stud, has died aged 10 after an illness.
Super Seth bought by Waikato Stud
Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth will sand at Waitkato Stud when his racing days are over.
Savabeel continuing to raise the bar
Savabeel has broken his own domestic stakes earnings record, narrowly missing becoming the first stallion to hit $4 million in New Zealand in a season,...
Ocean Park hits memorable mark
Waikato Stud resident Ocean Park has brought his century of winners up in style and in good time. The memorable mark was hit at Avondale...
Savabeel colts highlight day one
Waikato Stud recorded a standout session on Day One of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run sale on Wednesday, selling four of the five top...