A Magic A$2.7 million result for the Waikato-Bred star Atishu
A remarkable chapter in the Atishu (ex Posy) story came full circle on Tuesday, 27 May at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, where the daughter of Savabeel fetched A$2.7 million in the ring, closing out an exceptional racing career with a fitting finale.
Offered as a yearling through the Waikato Stud draft at Karaka, Atishu (Savabeel x Posy) was sold by Steve Davis for $260,000 to longtime WS supporter Albert Bosma of Go Racing NZ. Racing exclusively in the Go Racing silks, she quickly established her talent under Stephen Marsh in New Zealand, stringing together four consecutive wins.
Her career soared to new heights across the Tasman with the Chris Waller Racing team, where she added another seven victories to her record – including an impressive three at Group 1 level: the
In a fitting full-circle moment, it was once again Steve Davis who took the rostrum today to offer Atishu on behalf of her connections. His gavel fell at A$2.7 million, with Yulong Investments securing the blueblood mare for their elite broodmare band.
Waikato Stud are incredibly proud to have played a role in Atishu’s journey – from Karaka to the winner’s circle and now to the next chapter of her legacy. Congratulations to everyone who has been part of her story, and our best wishes go to the team at Yulong for what lies ahead.
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Eighteen months ago, Texas oilman Nelson Bunker Hunt walked through the lush Waikato pasture of Matamata’s Balcarres Stud and announced he wanted some just like it for his own.
Today he has-360 acres about a mile down the road which has been transformed from a dairy farm to one of New Zealand’s leading horse and cattle breeding establishments.
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