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Royally bred Savabeel 4YO romps home
Well-credentialled mare Dream All Day (ex Posy) added to her value with a booming first-up victory at Ballarat this afternoon. The daughter of Savabeel had been placed in all three of her previous runs for …
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Savabeel colt romps home in Group 1
WSNZBred Savaglee (ex Glee) provides sire with 34th Group 1 winner at the elite level winning the Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas at Riccarton. It was the sixth WS-bred winner of the race in 13 editions.
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Smart effort from promising filly
Smart win by WS-bred Smart Love (ex Relentless Desire) for Savabeel at Te Rapa in the WS silks for Lance O’Sullivan and Andreww Scott of Wexford Stables.
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Hivari back in fine style
WS-Bred winner for Tivaci with Hivari (ex Heartfelt) taking the win at Riccarton for trainer Meg Cuneen over 1200m.
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Quality youngster books Millions place
A Waikato Stud-bred filly from a potent juvenile family has secured a berth in the country’s richest two-year-old event. Super Seth’s precocious daughter La Dorada (ex Gold Fever) produced an impressive performance on debut at …
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Five of last 12 Guineas winners WSNZBred
As Cup Week sets to kick off on Saurday, the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas highlights the strength of WS bloodlines, with five of the last 12 titles won by WSNZBreds at Riccarton. Past winners include Noverre (2021), Aegon (2020), Madison County (2018), Embellish (2017), and Sacred Falls (2012), who later claimed two Gr.1 Doncaster Handicaps in Australia.
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Waikato’s silks to fore
A quick wardrobe change behind the barrier resulted in Waikato Stud’s familiar colours win out in a driving finish at New Plymouth this afternoon. Jockey Ngakau Hailey had gone to the start aboard Confetti (ex …
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Trainer’s confidence rewarded at Ellerslie
Cannon Hill (ex Vanilla Essence) showcased an impressive performance for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike at Ellerslie, overcoming a wide barrier in a 1400-metre Rating 75 event. Ridden by Matthew Cartwright, the son of Ardrossan powered home down the outside to secure victory, fulfilling Pike’s high expectations in style.
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Atishu goes one better in Empire Rose
Atishu wins the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington for Albert Bosma of Go Racing with Chris Waller and James McDonald.
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The Corner with Garry Chittick
From the cancellation of Te Rapa on Saturday to Via Sistina’s two-length record-breaking performance in the Cox Plate – purchased for $10,000 as a yearling and then 2.7 million guineas as a mare – to VRC Carnival week, Garry’s covering it all – enjoy!
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Tuxedo makes dream start
Tivaci three-year-old Tuxedo (ex Ball Gown) debuted impressively at Te Aroha, winning over 1400 meters under jockey Joe Doyle. Bred by Waikato Stud, Tuxedo’s strong pedigree includes ties to G1 sire Starcraft. His trainer, Colm Murray, notes his potential for progression with distance, marking an exciting start to his career.
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Savabeel 3YO posts perfect Guineas trial
Savaglee (ex Glee) wins a second Group 2 this month taking the Gr.2 James & Annie Sartern Memorial Stakes for Pam Gerard an The Oaks Stud who purchsed the three-year-old colt by Savabeel from WS.
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