Savabeel News
Bassett set for 3YO feature
Group One hope Bassett made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. The son of Savabeel successfully returned from a break to defeat a hot line-up over 1100 metres. “He’s …
Read MoreOdds-on Kawi makes Sharrock uneasy
The horse is fine but the short odds worry Allan Sharrock heading into the Windsor Park Plate (1600m) with Kawi at Hastings on Saturday. The New Plymouth trainer admits to being “spooked’ by having an …
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Kawi caps memorable week for New Plymouth couple
As he hit the line first in Saturday’s Gr.1 Makfi Challenge Stakes outstanding winner Kawi rewarded the faith shown in him by his most ardent supporters, co-owners and breeders Steak and Christine Goodin. While the …
Read MorePasadena Girl back at the Valley
New Zealand-bred filly Pasadena Girl will make her spring debut at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Trainer Peter Moody has accepted with the daughter of Savabeel in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes over 1200 metres. The …
Read MoreTop Savabeel colt delivers
The regally-bred Scrutizine will head to the central districts with his unbeaten record intact following his tidy victory at Ruakaka this afternoon. The WS graduate settled at the back of a small field and he …
Read MoreScrutinize commences Gr.1 Guineas Path
The Te Akau team at Ruakaka will also include the impeccably-bred colt Scrutinize (NZ), a son of Savabeel and the dual Group One winner Legs, who won his only start as a juvenile last season. …
Read MoreLucia Valentina Awarded NSW Pronvincial Horse of the Year
Savabeel mare Lucia Valentina turned the table on Famous Seamous (NZ) to take the title of NSW Provincial Champion Horse of the Year last night. Having played second fiddle the year before, Lucia Valentina usurped …
Read MoreSoriano stars at Te Teko
A trial success has confirmed the dual Group One winner Soriano is on target to resume later this month. The Savabeel mare won her 1200 metre heat at Te Teko on Tuesday ahead of a …
Read MoreSharrock in no rush with stable star
Australia features more prominently in Allan Sharrock’s longer-term plans for impressive Savabeel galloper Kawi. The New Plymouth trainer’s immediate focus is attending to serious business on the home front with his exciting rising five-year-old. “The …
Read MoreBulkier Kawi has Sharrock excited for spring
Allan Sharrock says a bigger and stronger Kawi is set to make a serious impact this spring. The New Plymouth trainer is keeping close tabs on his star galloper as the Savabeel gelding prepares for …
Read MoreNo Tricks continues Smithies run
A connection established nearly 20 years ago continues to pay dividends for Cambridge couple Paul and Cushla Smithies as they added another highlight to an already wonderful season with the win of No Tricks at …
Read MoreDiademe a golden purchase
A daughter of Savabeel created major interest during last week’s broodmare sale on the Gold Coast. The well-performed Diademe was offered through the draft of Attunga Stud, of Scone, and was knocked down for $A740,000. …
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