Savabeel News
Deserved win for Savabeel 3YO
Promising three-year-old Sir Albert turned his fortunes around over 1600 metres on the synthetic track at Riccarton for the first winning strike of his fledgling career. The Waikato Stud graduate had finished runner-up at his …
Read MoreGreat staying effort at Geelong
The step up to 2400 metres enabled Harold The Great to break his maiden at Geelong on Friday afternoon. Trained by Chris Waller, the three-year-old coasted to a decisive victory under jockey John Allen who …
Read MoreSavabeel’s son returns smart Derby trial
Gottabesavvy produced an ideal dress rehearsal for an upcoming Group 1 test when he was successful over a middle distance at Ballarat on Wednesday afternoon. The son of Savabeel won for the third time in …
Read MoreSavabeel heads Waikato Stud’s roster at NZ$100,000
This article was written by Oswald Wedmore for TDN Aus NZ. After an autumn to remember for New Zealand’s pre-eminent stud farm, Waikato Stud have released their 2023 stallion fees, headed by their eight-time Champion …
Read MoreWaikato Stud Announces 2023 Stallion Roster
As New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nursery, Waikato Stud is excited to announce their stallion roster for the 2023 breeding season. After what has been a golden autumn for the eight-time New Zealand Champion Sire, Savabeel …
Read MoreTilianam does trainer proud
Leading trainer Tony Gollan expected a bold showing from Tilianam at Doomben on Saturday afternoon and his judgment proved on the money. The Waikato Stud graduate proved far superior to her Benchmark 90 rivals over …
Read MoreSavabeel to the fore once again: ‘he’s basically just a freak’
TDN AusNZ caught up with Waikato principal Mark Chittick to discuss a memorable two weeks for the farm and its flagship stallion, and took a close look at the domination of New Zealand-bred horses in …
Read MoreQueen Atishu rules at Randwick
Atishu delivered further success for Waikato Stud and Savabeel at the highest level when she blew her rivals away in the G1 Queen of the Turf S. at Randwick. The regally bred five-year-old crowned a …
Read MoreStunning Randwick double for stud
Major Beel capped a stellar day at Randwick for Waikato Stud and resident star Savabeel when he reigned supreme in the G1 Australian Derby on Saturday afternoon. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained three-year-old completed …
Read MoreStunning effort from Savabeel’s son
I Wish I Win produced another spellbinding performance to thump an elite field of sprinters at Randwick on Saturday afternoon in the G1 TJ Smith S. over 1200 metres. His last visit to Sydney in …
Read MoreFamily to fore again
The John O’Shea-trained Allhallowtide is the latest success story for breeder-owners Waikato Stud and Rosemont Stud. The trans-Tasman partnership previously enjoyed Group 3 victories with the three-year-old’s former stablemates and half-sisters All Saints’ Eve and …
Read MorePatience earns winning return
Good things come to those and the connections of Bellano were finally rewarded at New Plymouth on Friday afternoon. Thirteen proved to be their lucky number as the Waikato Stud-bred and sold Savabeel filly had …
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