O’Reilly and Savabeel New Zealand’s Leading Sires of Stakes Winners for 2011/12
11 July 2012
Waikato Stud sires O’Reilly and Savabeel rate as New Zealand’s leading sires for stakes winners during 2011/12.
With seven stakes winners, O’Reilly holds the edge over barnmate Savabeel, who is strongly distinguished on five.
O’Reilly’s seven NZ stand outs for 2011/12 comprise: Silent Achiever (Gr.1 Derby winner), President Lincoln, Pussy Willow, Villifye, Dating, The Solitaire and Eight Schillings.
Savabeel’s NZ stakes winners on the other hand include: Scarlett Lady (Gr.1 NZ Stakes), Lady Kipling, Dowager Queen, Fromelles and Floria.
Leading New Zealand Sires By Stakes Winners
| RANK | STALLION | STAKES WINNERS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O’Reilly | 7 |
| 2 | Savabeel | 5 |
| 3 | Zabeel | 4 |
| 4 | Thorn Park | 3 |
| 5 | Pentire | 3 |
Data: Source ANZ Bloodstock
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