Savabeel News
Monkey off his back
Monkey Shoulder is highly-regarded by trainer Allan Sharrock and it was easy to see why at New Plymouth today. The son of Savabeel placed at his first four starts before he was given his chance …
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Savabeel filly shares top honours
Savabeel’s daughter Queen Of Diamonds is the joint winner of the prestigious New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year title. Despite finishing out of the money in Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks, she shared the …
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Savabeel mare raises the bar
Concert Hall was set a challenge at Trentham on Saturday and the Savabeel mare rose to the occasion in terrific fashion. In her first black type outing this preparation, she came from the back of …
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Partners back in winning business
The breeding and racing partnership of Garry Chittick and Gary Wallace look to have another exciting prospect on their hands. They enjoyed an outstanding inning with the Savabeel mare Coldplay, winner of the Gr.2 Cal …
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Savabeel mare still going strong
New Zealand-bred and owned Savabeel mare Shillelagh may be in the twilight of her career, but she’s showing no signs of slowing down. Judging by her bold showing in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Cup she’s capable …
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Bold performance for son of Savabeel
In the colours of Waikato Stud, Anything But (3 g Savabeel – But Beautiful, by Pivotal) confirmed his promise by winning the $10,000 Chooky’s Auto Maiden 1400 metres on 28 February at Pukekohe. A horse …
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Savabeel filly rules at Hastings
Savabeel’s regally-bred daughter Queen Of Diamonds has staked her claim for the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks in style. She left no doubt she is the filly to beat in the classic with a victory this …
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Savabeel 4YO a top prospect
Savabeel mare Concert Hall is making fast progress through the lower grades and black type company should hold no future fears for her. The four-year-old won for the fourth time in her eight-start career when …
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James and Wellwood elated with Stakes victory
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood narrowly missed out on taking out the Gr.3 Woburn Farm 2YO Classic (1200m) at New Plymouth on Saturday, but managed to go one better two races later when …
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Champion Savabeel the dominant force
The ever-reliable Savabeel didn’t disappoint on the closing day of the Book 1 Sale at Karaka. A colt closely-related to Monday’s $1.4 million Savabeel sale-topper earned widespread attention this afternoon. Bidding was fierce before international …
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Hot Savabeel continues to light up Karaka ring
The demand for the progeny of Waikato Stud’s super sire Savabeel continued on the third day at Karaka. Top of his list was the son of Suavito, who went to Te Akau’s David Ellis for …
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Golden day for Waikato Stud at Karaka
A son of Waikato Stud stallion sensation Savabeel has smashed the Matamata farm’s record at Karaka. Bidding opened at $800,000 on the handsome colt and closed at $1.4 million. Te Akau supremo David Ellis had …
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