NEWS News

18 December 2023

HK boost for Karaka-bound filly

A well-related filly in breeder Waikato Stud’s Book 1 draft at next month’s New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale has enjoyed a pedigree update from afar. Lot 218 is a daughter of Savabeel and her …

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16 December 2023

Savacat pounces for deserved win

The only surprise about Savacat’s breakthrough success at Tauranga this afternoon was that it hadn’t come sooner. The Savabeel four-year-old had posted six top-four finishes from her previous eight starts, including a brace of seconds, …

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14 December 2023

Rich 3YO options beckon Savabeel’s son

Interlinked has strong Classic form in his pedigree, and connections will now be eyeing up age group features with their unbeaten son of Savabeel. The three-year-old was a debut winner at Kilmore and coped admirably …

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12 December 2023

Savabeel 4YO chasing pot of gold

Nereus showed he was progressing well toward a big money target when he romped to victory at Trentham this afternoon. The son of Savabeel is trained for breeder Waikato Stud by Shaune Ritchie and Colm …

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12 December 2023

Update for Super Seth filly

A daughter of Super Seth heading to next month’s New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale has enjoyed a pedigree boost. The filly will be offered by breeder Waikato Stud as Lot 215, and her half-brother …

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12 December 2023

Waiting tactics pay off

Patience was rewarded this afternoon at Rotorua, where Rue De Rivoli successfully returned from a break. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Tivaci filly was put aside after an unplaced debut run in the autumn …

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12 December 2023

Ardrossan strikes stakes blow in Australia

Exciting young stallion Ardrossan has made his mark across the Tasman with a first success at black type level. The Waikato Stud resident’s son Beau Dazzler successfully rose to the challenge at Eagle Farm to …

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8 December 2023

Reliable Raetihi goes all the way

Raetihi’s honesty can’t be faulted, and he collected a deserved victory at Moonee Valley this evening. The son of Savabeel left nothing to chance, with the four-year-old making all the running for a decisive win …

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8 December 2023

Tivaci’s son on Derby trail

Gold Wolf added early winning momentum to a summer stakes target when he successfully resumed at Moe on Friday afternoon. The Waikato Stud-bred son of Tivaci enjoyed a let-up after running fourth at Cranbourne at …

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8 December 2023

Winning double at New Plymouth

Waikato Stud enjoyed a double dose of delight at New Plymouth on Thursday afternoon. Their colours were carried to victory by the Ben and Ryan Foote-prepared Tivaci filly Rayet, and the Matamata farm also shared …

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8 December 2023

Tivaci 3YO gives half-sister timely boost

Rayet opened her career in perfect style at New Plymouth on Thursday afternoon with an impressive performance that also provided a pedigree update for her Karaka-bound half-sibling. Trained by Ben and Ryan Foote for breeders …

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8 December 2023

Top family to fore in HK

Savabeel’s well-related son, M Unicorn, has added to his Hong Kong record in a convincing style. The Caspar Fownes-trained five-year-old claimed the second leg of the International Jockeys’ Championship over 1650 metres at Happy Valley …

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