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7 February 2017

Wallace successfully chases filly

Savabeel fan Michael Wallace struck early today to secure a quality filly by WS’s champion stallion. The China Horse Club’s New Zealand-based bloodstock and racing manager signed for the Cox Plate winner’s daughter out of …

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7 February 2017

Stud graduates gallant in karaka million

WS graduates produced sterling efforts to finish in the money of the Karaka Million at Ellerslie. Hasahalo roared home from the back to claim the runner-up berth while Felton Road ran on bravely for third …

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7 February 2017

Ready-made name for colt

Matamata trainer Lance O’Sullivan is fairly certain he already has a name for his latest NZB National Yearling Sale purchase after fate conspired to add a theatrical conclusion to the bidding action. O’Sullivan and wife …

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7 February 2017

Ferguson a committed Savabeel follower

International thoroughbred identity John Ferguson was quickly won over by Savabeel during his first visit to New Zealand. “Sir Peter Vela has been trying to get me here for 20 years or more and I’m …

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7 February 2017

O’Reilly colt keenly sought after

The late O’Reilly gained further posthumous honours when his son sold for a whopping $825,000 early in the Premier session. He was the subject of intense bidding before he was secured by the Australian trio …

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7 February 2017

Fashionable win by regally-bred filly

WS’s Fashionably had the flashing light on after her last start performance and the royally-bred filly made amends stylishly at Te Rapa recnetly. Purchased by Te Akau principal David Ellis for $240,000 at the 2015 …

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