Savabeel News
Scrutinize 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 …
Read MoreSavabeel’s star continues to shine
Savabeel was the leading sire by average on the opening day of the NZB Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. The star stallion had five lots sold for $1.08 million at an average of $216,000. …
Read MoreSoriano gives measure of compensation
Graeme and Debbie Rogerson were out of Group One luck at Riccarton, but it wasn’t long before they were served a generous measure of compensation. The husband and wife training partnership’s pair of Serena Miss …
Read MoreSavabeel tops the Tauranga bill
Super sire Savabeel dominated the finish of today’s Gr 2 Tauranga Stakes with the grand mare Soriano getting the better of Kawi. While the latter may have been unlucky, the winner was due a change …
Read MoreGood times rolling for syndicate
The Goodfellas Syndicate are understandably on good terms with themselves. The Wellington-based group of owners race the unbeaten Savabeel filly Goodsav with her breeders WS. Trained at Hastings by Patrick Campbell, the three-year-old followed up …
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Healthy Sanasar a force to be reckoned with
Graeme Rogerson is keeping his fingers crossed that Sanasar can remain injury free to reach the heights he believes the horse is capable of. “He’s a very good horse and hopefully he can get back …
Read MorePitman wins the waiting game
Michael Pitman’s patience has been tested by Southern Sav, but he’s on the verge of a double reward with the stayer. The Riccarton horseman, who trains in partnership with his son Matthew, bagged the opening …
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