Matamata nursery Waikato Stud continued their dominance of recent years at the National Yearling Sale at Karaka, taking out the leading vendor title for the seventh consecutive year. Powered by the progeny of champion sire Savabeel along with the excitement of debuting youngsters by first season sire Tivaci, the raw...
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Windsor Park provide Day Two sale topper
It took nearly all day to reveal the sale topping yearling for day two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale but when it was unveiled the wait was well worth it. Lot 454, the Savabeel colt form Fastnet Rock mare Bayrock had been confidently predicted to attract plenty of...
Read MoreMemorable moment for Chittick family
There was an air of expectation in the sale auditorium at Karaka on Monday prior to lot 449 entering the sale ring. Charlotte Chittick, daughter of Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick, was preparing to lead her very first yearling through the ring, marking a historical moment in the farm’s history....
Read MoreGenerosity flows at Karaka
The generosity of a number of thoroughbred industry kingpins has led to more than $300,000 being raised for the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Research Trust at Karaka on Monday. The journey began a few years ago with Valachi Downs principals Kevin and Jo Hickman purchasing a Brazen Beau service, which...
Read MoreMaher secures sales pick
A strong resemblance to Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner Jameka led to the first $500,000 sale at Karaka on Sunday. Leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher was taken back by the similarities between lot 28, the Showcasing colt out of Don Eduardo mare Khales, and his former star galloper. He was...
Read MoreHerbie Dyke assignment for Luvaluva
Expat New Zealand trainer John Sargent is hoping to strike while the iron is hot with New Zealand-bred mare Luvaluva. The daughter of Mastercraftsman has recorded two stakes victories in her last two starts after a 20-month hiatus from the winner’s circle. Luvaluva broke her winning drought in style in...
Read MoreIts Destinys Child bounces back in Ellerslie Group Three
Its Destinys Child levels up to Molto Veloce (inner) to take out the Gr.3 Preferment@Brighthill Farm Concorde Handicap (1200m). Photo credit: Trish Dunell Underrated sprinter Its Destinys Child bounced back from an unplaced run in Group One company at her last start to take out the Gr.3 Preferment@Brighthill Farm Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Ellerslie. The Bob...
Read MoreSouthern mare takes the spoils in Westbury Classic
Outstanding southern mare Kiwi Ida showed northern racegoers a glimpse of her undoubted class when she dashed home to take out the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) in her first look at the Ellerslie track. Prepared at Balcairn in the South Island by John and Karen Parsons, the Squamosa five-year-old had...
Read MoreBosson hungry for further Karaka Million success
Jockey Opie Bosson has a strong record in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Opie Bosson doesn’t mind getting called greedy. Especially when it comes for his desire for further Karaka Million success. The champion jockey will team up with Cool Aza Beel in Saturday’s...
Read MoreQuality offering from Pencarrow Stud
Lot 189 – The American Pharoah colt out of Posavina. Photo: Trish Dunell Situated in the lush countryside of the Waikato region, Pencarrow Stud was established by international businessman Sir Peter Vela. Developed in tandem with his late brother Philip, the pair created a legacy for their families and the New...
Read More2YO hitting right notes ahead of Karaka Million
Unbeaten filly Play That Song. Photo: Trish Dunell Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley believes undefeated filly Play That Song is hitting all the right notes heading into Saturday’s $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie. The daughter of Showcasing, whom Tiley owns with wife Lee, her sister Mandy and close friends...
Read MoreSavabeel underpins another quality Waikato draft
Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick. Photo: Trish Dunell This year’s New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale will be the final bow for one Waikato Stud stallion and a debut for another, but Savabeel remains an all-conquering constant. Savabeel has won the Grosvenor Award (champion New Zealand sire) for five consecutive seasons,...
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Waikato Stud on top again at Karaka
January 28, 2020
Windsor Park provide Day Two sale topper
January 27, 2020
Memorable moment for Chittick family
January 27, 2020
Generosity flows at Karaka
January 27, 2020
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Waikato Stud on top again at Karaka
January 28, 2020
Matamata nursery Waikato Stud continued their dominance of recent years at the National Yearling Sale at Karaka, taking out the leading vendor title for the
Windsor Park provide Day Two sale topper
January 27, 2020
It took nearly all day to reveal the sale topping yearling for day two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale but when it was
Memorable moment for Chittick family
January 27, 2020
There was an air of expectation in the sale auditorium at Karaka on Monday prior to lot 449 entering the sale ring. Charlotte Chittick, daughter
Generosity flows at Karaka
January 27, 2020
The generosity of a number of thoroughbred industry kingpins has led to more than $300,000 being raised for the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Research Trust
Maher secures sales pick
January 26, 2020
A strong resemblance to Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner Jameka led to the first $500,000 sale at Karaka on Sunday. Leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher
Herbie Dyke assignment for Luvaluva
January 26, 2020
Expat New Zealand trainer John Sargent is hoping to strike while the iron is hot with New Zealand-bred mare Luvaluva. The daughter of Mastercraftsman has
Harness
TIGER TARA’S OUTSTANDING RETURN
July 15, 2019
Two things firmly stamped Tiger Tara as the horse to beat in next Saturday night’s $250,000 Group 1 Blacks A Fake at Albion Park. First was
SELF ASSURED EARNS HIGH PRAISE FROM PURDON
July 15, 2019
In the moment after Self Assured’s first Albion Park win a few weeks back, Mark Purdon said the pacer “could be a bit special.” Another two
RAIL KEEN TO CALL AT FORBURY PARK
July 15, 2019
New Zealand’s newest race caller Craig Rail cannot wait to step into the commentator’s box at Forbury Park next month. Rail, who has called harness
SARAH O’REILLY JUNIOR DRIVERS’ CHAMPION
July 9, 2019
Sarah O’Reilly surprised herself by scoring the biggest success of her career when winning the New Zealand Junior Drivers Championship at Rangiora on Sunday. The
HERLIHY CLOSES IN ON MAGICAL 3500 NZ WINS
May 28, 2019
Champion reinsman Tony Herlihy is willing to swap one of the greatest milestones in New Zealand racing history for a Harness Jewels win this weekend.
WILLIAMSON GETS FIRST WIN AT WORLD CHAMPS
May 28, 2019
Matthew Williamson won his first race on Swedish soil and surged towards the top of the leader board on day three of the World Driving
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Waikato Stud on top again at Karaka
Matamata nursery Waikato Stud continued their dominance of recent years at the National Yearling Sale at Karaka, taking out the leading vendor title for the
January 28, 2020
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Windsor Park provide Day Two sale topper
It took nearly all day to reveal the sale topping yearling for day two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale but when it was
January 27, 2020
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Memorable moment for Chittick family
There was an air of expectation in the sale auditorium at Karaka on Monday prior to lot 449 entering the sale ring. Charlotte Chittick, daughter
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Generosity flows at Karaka
The generosity of a number of thoroughbred industry kingpins has led to more than $300,000 being raised for the CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Research Trust
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