Savabeel News
Mabeel does it tough for impressive Ellerslie win
Exciting sprinter Mabeel doesn’t like doing things the easy way and he showed that last Saturday with a typically tenacious performance to score over 1400 metres in rating 85 company on the first day of …
Read MoreColt makes bold derby statement
New Zealand Derby prospect Scrutinize drew further attention to his classic prospects with an outstanding display at Awapuni last Saturday. The WS graduate returned from a break to post a commanding victory in the Rich …
Read MoreKawi ready for ellerslie feature
Top Savabeel five-year-old Kawi will head to Ellerslie at the top of his game for the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic. The gelding tuned up for his northern test at Awapuni where he produced a devastating finish …
Read MoreThorndon on Savaria’s radar
A return to Group One competition awaits last season’s New Zealand Oaks winner Savaria. Trainer Roydon Bergerson is eyeing the Thorndon Mile on January 23 for the Savabeel mare, provided she runs up to expectations …
Read MoreTomorrowland back to full fitness
A trouble free week with Tomorrowland has Danica Guy upbeat about her quality sprinter’s prospects of another successful visit to the central districts. The Listed Levin Stakes winner will look to put a lack-lustre last-start …
Read MoreLisa pull right rein in Eulogy
Lisa Allpress made a smart call when she opted to partner the WS-bred and owned Coldplay in Saturday’s Gr 3 Eulogy Stakes at Awapuni. The Wanganui rider gave the Savabeel filly an ideal run to …
Read MoreScrutinize in top order to resume
New Zealand Derby hope Scrutinize looked in great order at Tauranga this afternoon when he continued his build-up toward a return to racing. The WS-bred and sold son of Savabeel worked between races alongside his …
Read MoreGuineas next on Natural Achiever’s programme
Cambridge three-year-old Natural Achiever will put his unbeaten record on the line against the best of his age group on New Year’s Day. He kept his perfect form line intact at Trentham to prompt trainers …
Read MoreLucia Valentina thriving
New Zealand mare Lucia Valentina travelled without incident from Sydney to Hong Kong and is settling well into her new surroundings. “We won’t have to do much with her next week, but hopefully I will …
Read MoreSmart savabeel colt back in work
One-time Gr 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas favourite Scrutinize has returned to the Matamata stable of Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards. The WS-bred son of Savabeel and Legs moved into serious contention for the Christchurch …
Read MoreSavabeel mare Soriano too sharp in mares’ feature
Soriano’s class and versatility were showcased at Avondale where the mother-to-be added another major title to her record. A dual Group One weight-for-age winner over 2000 metres, she had no trouble dropping back to 1400 …
Read MoreMary makes it two in a row
Well-related mare Mary Quant won’t be rushed back to middle distance racing. The WS-bred and raced daughter of O’Reilly and Legs is unbeaten in two sprint outings this preparation and trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew …
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