Savabeel News

16 January 2025

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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15 January 2025

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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11 January 2025

Super Savabeel dominates at Trentham

Provence is the 20th Group 1-winning daughter of nine-time Champion Sire Savabeel, whose daughters have in turn produced five Group 1 winners: Icebath (Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes), Never Been Kissed (Gr.1 Flight Stskes), Warmonger (Gr.1 Queensland Derby), Beauty Eternal (Gr.1 Hong Kong Champions Mile) and Savatoxl (Gr.1 Goodwood Handicap).

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11 January 2025

Savaglee sizzles on return

Star Waikato Stud graduate Savaglee (ex Glee) dazzled at Trentham, winning the Gr.2 Levin Classic with ease. Trained by Pam Gerard and owned by The Oaks Stud, the colt now targets the Gr.1 Australian Guineas. By Savabeel, Savaglee continues to thrive, enhancing an elite pedigree boasting multiple Group 1 winners.

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6 January 2025

Max makes it count at Otaki

Waikato Stud graduate Mad Max (Maxmara), a son of Savabeel, broke through for a deserved maiden win at Otaki under apprentice Lily Sutherland. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the well-bred four-year-old impressed with a strong finish over 1200 metres, boosting confidence after earlier placings and showcasing his elite pedigree and potential.

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1 January 2025

Dreamy win for Savabeel mare

Dream All Day (ex Posy) showcased her class at Flemington, delivering a commanding front-running victory over 1600m. The Waikato Stud-bred Savabeel mare, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, now boasts two wins and four placings from six starts, adding further acclaim to her illustrious pedigree.

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27 December 2024

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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20 December 2024

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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16 December 2024

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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14 December 2024

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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23 November 2024

Well-earned win for Savoir Faire

WSNZBred Savoir Faire (Savabeel ex Etiquette) wins at Cranbourne for Mark Walker and the Te Akau colours. He was a $640,000 pucrchase by David Ellis CNZM for Te Akau at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale.

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23 November 2024

Savabeel’s son too good in Cup

WS-bred and owned Nereus (Savabeel ex Eudora) takes the Gr.3 TAB Counties Cup at Pukekohe.

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