Dick Karreman (pictured) races a team of between 15-20 racehorses within New Zealand and Australia. A passionate racing man, Karreman’s racing team is managed by stud manager Rick Williams and is made up predominantly from The Oaks colts and fillies which either fail to make it to yearling sales or don't meet their reserve price, plus the occasional filly retained for breeding.
With Karreman’s blue & white silks an ever familiar sight at our local race meetings, New Zealand racegoers have enjoyed the pleasure of watching his star racehorses which include the likes of Seachange, Keeninsky, Keepa Cruisin, Magnetism, Chant, Diamond Deck, Roman Chariot, Obsession, Crossthestart etc together with current stars such as Smoulder, Artistic and Innocent Lady.
Dick Karreman (left) owner of The Oaks Stud, receiving the Mercedes Owner of the Year award from NZTR owner representative John Rennie.
Dick Karreman’s racetrack successes in 2007/08 together with his contributions to both the New Zealand racing and breeding sectors, were aptly rewarded at the 2008 Mercedes Awards night, with Karreman called to the podium on five occasions to accept his awards.
In graciously accepting these accolades which included the ‘Owner of the Year’ award, Karreman was sincere in wishing to share them with his team; Rick Williams, his staff at The Oaks, and the many trainers caring for his horses. He was also heartfelt in categorically praising New Zealand as “the best place in the world to breed champion racehorses.”
The 2012 Oaks Racing Team
ZURELLA (NZ) 2008 BAY filly
by Zabeel - Doneze Girl, by Volksraad
Race Record
Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2 (2000m beating Capital Diamond and Quintessential), Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3 (1600m beating Testa Secret and Capital Diamond), Waikato RC Hauraki 96.2 FM H. (1600m).
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Trainer: Shaune Ritchie
SMOULDER (NZ) 2007 Bay filly
by Traditionally - Flying Firebird, by Stravinsky
Race Record
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ARC Great Northern Foal S., L (1400m beating We Can Say it Now and Shamabelle), BOP RC Gartshore Bloodstock 2YO H. (1200m), Waikato Stud 2YO H. (1200m)
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ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2 (1600m beating Banchee and Annie Higgins), 2d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1 (1600m to Barinka and beating Fleur de Lune), 3d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m to King's Rose and Twilight Savings), 4th Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., L (1400m), Wanganui JC Fordell O'Leary's Fillies' S., L (1200m)
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2d ARC Rich Hill Mile H., Gr.2 (1600m to Platinum Princess and beating Villifye), Seymour Cup, L (1600m to Tiakinui and beating La Rocket), 3d Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.3 (1200m to Fritzy Boy and Fleur de Lune)
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Trainers: Graeme & Mark Sanders
SINGLE MINDED 2006 Bay gelding
by Bachelor Duke - Capacity, by Zabeel
Race Record
4 wins from 1600m to 2400m to 2011-12, ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.2, Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Championship H., BOP RC Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant H., 3d ARC Dunstan Feeds Championship H.
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Trainer: Graham Richardson
ARTISTIC (NZ) 2008 Bay filly
by Darci Brahma - Artless, by Dahar
Race Record
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ARC Bonecrusher S., L (1400m beating Vincent Street and Dollario), Whangarei RC Dargaville Itm Maiden S. (1200m), 4th New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m), Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.3 (1400m)
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Trainer: Shaune Ritchie
Show Up (left) closes fast to deadheat for second in the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stakes
SHOW UP (NZ) 2006 Chestnut mare
by Show a Heart - La Serenade, by St Covet
Race Record
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Waikato RC Beatson Stables H. (1200m), Rotorua RC Gould Photographics Maiden S. (1200m), 2d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3 (1200m to Riomoral and deadheating with Rio Fortune)
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Hawke's Bay Waste Management H. (1200m), Matamata RC Richardson Racing Stables H. (1200m), 3d Counties Bowl, L (1100m to Italian Princess and Sandblaster), 4th Waikato RC Ag & Turf Sprint H., L (1400m)
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MRC Le Pine Funerals H. (1000m)
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Trainers: Leon Corstons, Australia
INNOCENT LADY (NZ) 2006 Bay or Brown mare
by Viking Ruler - Startling Lady, by Gold and Ivory
Race Record
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Taumarunui RC Cosmopolitan Club & TAB H. (1400m), ARC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier (2200m), Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier (2400m), BOP RC Oak Tree Restaurant Greerton Maiden S. (1600m), Waipa RC Cynthia Dow's 70th Birthday H. (2000m), 2d Avondale Cup, Gr.2 (2400m to Showcause and beating Loose Change), 4th Auckland Cup, Gr.1 (3200m)
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Trainer: Graeme and Mark Sanders
HOT PURSUIT (NZ) 2007 Chestnut filly
by Spartacus - Dominant, by Deputy Governor
Race Record
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4th ARC Champagne S., L (1600m)
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Te Aroha JC Donaghys Pro Dairy Maiden S. (2100m), 2d ARC Championship S., Gr.2 (2100m to Hidden Asset and beating Yourein), 4th ARC Great Northern Guineas Prelude, L (2100m)
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Waipa RC Te Kuiti H. (1600m)
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Trainers: Robert Priscott & Clayton Chipperfield
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PEACE LILLY (NZ) 2006 Chestnut filly
by Bachelor Duke - Peace and Quiet, by Niniski
Race Record
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Whakatane RC Beacon Maiden S. (1600m)
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ARC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier (2200m), Poverty Bay TC Opac H. (2000m)
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BOP RC Bay Betta Electrical H. (2100m), Whangarei RC 91.6 More FM Challenge H. (2100m)
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NOBILITY (NZ) 2007 Bay mare
by Bachelor Duke - Palmy, by Danehill
Race Record
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ARC Speight's Maiden S. (1600m)
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Waipa RC Waipa Workingmen's Club H. (2000m) |
Trainers: Frank Ritchie
KEENLY (NZ) 2007 Bay filly
by Keeninsky - Marlena, by Zabeel
Race Record
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BOP RC Hardware & Plumbing Maiden S. (1600m), 4th Wellington S., Gr.3 (1600m)
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Trainer: Robert Priscott & Clayton Chipperfield
FIVES'A DIAMOND (NZ) 2007 Bay gelding
by Traditionally - Miss Grosvenor, by Grosvenor
Race Record
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Taranaki RC Stella Artois H. (1800m)
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Trainer: Bevan Laming, Australia
DOUBLE IMAGE (NZ) 2007 Brown filly
by Stravinsky - A Goodlookin Broad, by Broad Brush
Race Record
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Taranaki RC Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Maiden S. (1600m), New Plymouth Club Maiden S. (1600m)
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Taranaki RC Twilight Friday H. (1800m), Stratford RC J Swap Contractors H. (1600m)
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Trainer: John Wheeler