NEWS News
I Don’t relishes better ground
Improved conditions at New Plymouth suited I Don’t perfectly as the Savabeel mare claimed her second career win for Waikato Stud and trainer Allan Sharrock. The daughter of G1 winner I Do showed her class, leading throughout under Lisa Allpress, and hails from a family rich in black-type performers.
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Sharrock’s colt set for Karaka Million
Gavin Sharrock’s colt Daylight Robbery (ex Villifye) is on track for the Karaka Millions after an impressive New Plymouth victory. The son of Super Seth was a $10,500 Waikato Stud graduate and boasts a strong pedigree, with his dam Villifye a G2 winner and half-sister to G1 Oaks heroine Miss Keepsake.
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Yaldi second Group winner in two weeks
A gallant Yaldi showcased the prowess of sire Ardrossan, securing the Gr.2 Auckland Guineas title at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the three-year-old claimed the race outright after a protest and now eyes the $1.5M Karaka Millions 3YO and $3.5M The Kiwi.
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Trainers eye Kiwi with Super Seth’s son
Ballarat trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy have Centennial Park, their rising three-year-old by Waikato Stud’s Super Seth, on the radar for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi. Back-to-back wins, including today’s Caulfield Heath triumph over 1600 metres, highlight his potential, with connections eyeing prime distances and opportunities ahead.
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3YO opens winning account at Otaki
Only The Lonely (Tivaci x On Your Own) showcased her talent with a Boxing Day victory at Otaki, securing her maiden win over 1400 metres. Bred by Waikato Stud, the determined three-year-old is the first foal of Sacred Falls mare On Your Own, from a family rich in stakes-winning pedigree.
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Dream effort from Super Seth 3YO
Super Seth colt Savour The Dream showcased his class at Eagle Farm today with a dominant victory over 1600 metres. Trained by Bevan Laming and ridden by Martin Harley, the three-year-old executed a patient, weight-conscious strategy to perfection, storming home to secure a stylish win, further proving his bright future.
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Sun Gift ready for sterner tests
Danny O’Brien will aim to elevate Sun Gift (Savabeel ex Sunniva) after her commanding Yarra Valley win on Friday. The Waikato Stud-bred mare, in fine form, eased to victory over 1950m, her second in three starts. Stable rep Jack Howard praised her versatility and hinted at targeting city success next.
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New Furture Folks breaks through at Sha Tin
WS-bred New Future Folks (Savabeel x Kona) claimed his maiden win in style, leading all the way over 1400m at Sha Tin. Trained by Michael Chang and ridden by Ben Thompson, the $290,000 Waikato Stud graduate hails from the family of Horlicks and Brew, adding to Savabeel’s stellar recent winning streak.
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Super Seth’s boy shines on debut
Puntin, a son of Super Seth, impressed on debut at Nowra for Bjorn Baker. Jumping well from barrier one, Rachel King guided him to a front-running victory over 1200m. Bred by GSA Bloodstock and sold for $60,000, he’s out of Stella Grace, a half-sister to Group 2 winner Shania Dane.
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Jedibeel cuts it fine in Razor Sharp
Jedibeel, a Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel, claimed his first stakes win in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Trained by Brad Widdup, the five-year-old stormed home under Tyler Schiller for his seventh victory. From I Wish I Win’s family, Jedibeel highlights Savabeel’s exceptional recent stakes success.
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Group 1 Derby hopes for Ardrossan 3YO
Beau Dazzler, trained by Tony and Maddysen Sears, secured the Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, cementing his path to the Gr.1 Queensland Derby. The Ardrossan gelding, a $85,000 NZB purchase, showcased his potential under Jag Guthmann-Chester. Ardrossan’s stakes winners-to-runners rate of 7.7% underscores his remarkable success.
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Ardrossan’s son back to his best
Saltcoats, a son of Ardrossan, secured a stirring second-up win over 1800m at Randwick under Tommy Berry for trainer Chris Waller. The four-year-old, formerly Listed winner in New Zealand, powered home from last to claim A$160,000. Ardrossan, with impressive 15% foals-to-winners, features prominently in NZ’s upcoming yearling sale.
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