NEWS News
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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Ardalio opens Karaka Millions with Group 3
Three-year-old filly Ardalio impressed on Karaka Millions night, claiming the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie. Bred by JML Bloodstock, her win secured Waikato sire Ardrossan his sixth stakes winner in eight weeks, joining Yaldi and Beau Dazzler in elevating his 10.2% stakes winners-to-runners strike rate.
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Wolfy reacts well to change
A tactical change by trainer Nicky Ryan saw Tivaci’s son, Wolfy, triumph at Flemington on Saturday. Dropping back to 1200 metres with blinkers applied, the Waikato Stud-bred four-year-old stormed to victory under Ethan Brown, showcasing a powerful finish to secure his third career win.
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Frustrating runs ends in style
Slipper Island returned to winning ways at Trentham with a powerful finish over 1200 metres, ending a 17-month drought despite consistent form with seven placings. Trainer Tony Pike praised the stable favourite, describing him as “frustrating but talented.” A son of No Nay Never, he was purchased for $180,000 at Karaka.
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Savabeel to continue family Hall of Fame trend
By Dennis Ryan It was perhaps inevitable once he had attained multiple champion status as a stallion, that Savabeel should join his sire Zabeel and grandsire Sir Tristram in the New Zealand Racing Hall of …
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Sun Gift continues hot form
Progressive mare Sun Gift showcased her staying prowess with an impressive victory over 2400 metres at Geelong on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien. Bred by Waikato Stud, the Savabeel mare triumphed by three-quarters of a length, marking her third win in four starts this preparation.
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