Mark’s Mail – 5 October

5 October 2018

Mark Chittick

Catch up with Mark and Sacred Falls on the eve of the Group Two Sacred Falls Hawke’s Bay Guineas. Click the video below to watch Mark’s Mail.

Savabeel’s Group 1 daughter Belle Cheval retired

Belle Cheval, by champion sire Savabeel, enjoyed a stellar career: placing in the NZ 1000 Guineas, winning the Almanzor Trophy and Uncle Remus Stakes, finishing second in The Kiwi, then claiming Group 1 glory in Australia’s Vinery Stud Stakes before retiring to broodmare duties.

8 September 2026

Gr.1 Moir Stakes winner’s full sister booked to Return To Conquer

On Saturday, My Gladiola powered home to win the Gr.1 Moir Stakes, and in New Zealand her full sister, the Kia Ora-bred and -owned Wassa, is set to visit Return To Conquer this season.