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Ardrossan’s Ardalio in the NZB Kiwi contention
All the King’s horses for all the King’s Men—Ardalio is set for another big stage, this time in the NZB Kiwi. The lightly raced filly has secured a slot in the $3.5 million feature on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, bringing high hopes and strong connections to Ellerslie on March 8.
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Sethito secures slot in the NZB Kiwi
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing has teamed up with Waikato Stud and Wexford Stables to nominate high-quality filly Sethito (Super Seth ex Suavito) for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). Trained by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, Sethito has impressed this season, including a Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes victory at Ellerslie.
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Saturday double for Ocean Park with Wanless colours to the fore
Racing returned to Ellerslie on 1 February, with Oceana Dream securing a determined 1600m victory. The filly, bred and raced by Judi and Ron Wanless, made it back-to-back wins for Roger James and Robert Wellwood. Meanwhile, Lanikai impressed at New Plymouth, surging home with the fastest final sectionals.
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Savabeel celebrates 150th stakes winner with Hinekaha
Written by Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Highly touted three-year-old Hinekaha (Savabeel) justified some heavy support from punters as she showed her enormous promise in the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth …
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It’s In The Blood: La Dorada
The story of the 2025 Karaka Millions 2YO winner, La Dorada, written by Trevor Marshallsea of ANZ Bloodstock News on 30 January 2025.
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Ellis looking to add to Savabeel honours board
Te Akau have enjoyed an outstanding run of success with the progeny of Savabeel and they are confident a daughter bought out of Waikato Stud’s draft will continue that trend. Principal David Ellis went to …
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Well-bred WS colt doesn’t disappoint
A standout Savabeel colt from Waikato Stud’s draft lived up to expectations at Karaka, selling for $380,000 to Stephen Marsh and Dylan Johnson Bloodstock. Bred by Garry Chittick, the colt is a half-brother to Sethito, a rising star and Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes winner.
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Super result as Puntin remains unbeaten
Puntin (Super Seth) maintained his perfect record with a dominant win at Warwick Farm on 27 January. Trained by Bjorn Baker, the $60,000 NZB Karaka graduate now boasts three wins from three starts. His sire, Super Seth, continues to shine, with recent standout victories from progeny La Dorada and Sethito.
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Savabeel filly lights up Karaka
Savabeel’s dominance soared again as Lot 345, a filly from his illustrious line and sister to dual Group 1 winner Orchestral, fetched $2.2 million at Karaka. Bred by Barneswood Farm, she captivated buyers Chris Waller and Guy Mulcaster with her exceptional pedigree and physical presence.
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Fifteen WS day one yearlings by 15 buying groups at Karaka
Fifteen WS yearlings were sold on day one to fifteen different buying groups at the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale which commenced on Sunday, 26 January. Tommy Heptinstall, Andrew Campbell and Michael Hickmott …
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Super win by La Dorada in Karaka Millions 2YO
Super two-year-old WS-bred filly La Dorada wins the Karaka Millions 2YO for Te Akau Racing and Super Seth.
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WS stallions win four of six races on Karaka Millions
Waikato Stallions dominate Karaka Millions night with Super Seth and Savabeel taking both Millions feature races, and Ardrossan siring a new Group 3 winner.
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