Savabeel News
Wellington Cup bid on the agenda for Southern Sav
A successful trip to Trentham back in January has laid the foundation for a potential tilt at the 2015 Gr. 2 Wellington Cup for Saturday’s impressive Riccarton winner Southern Sav. Trainer Michael Pitman, who prepares …
Read MoreGood-looker continues winning habit
Handsome WS graduate Wolfwhistle is building a record that befits his illustrious parentage. The son of O’Reilly and the dual Group One winner Legs (Kelt Capital Stakes, NZ Oaks) struck again at Riccarton on Saturday …
Read MoreBrambles Ready To Roll In Mackinnon
Trainer Peter Moody won’t be changing any tactics with Brambles in Saturday’s $1 million Longines Mackinnon Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. Though the five-year-old is set to back-up in Tuesday’s $6.2 million Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m), …
Read MoreCelia Shows Family the Gr.1 way
It’s rare in bloodstock circles these days that Waikato Stud’s Garry and Mark Chittick get overshadowed, especially by one of their own. But when it comes to Saturday’s A$500,000 Gr.1 Myer Classic and Tuesday’s A$6 …
Read MoreCostume all dressed up for Mackinnon Stakes
Debbie Rogerson knows dual Group One winner Costume is worthy of a tilt at Saturday’s $A1 million Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington, but isn’t sure just how the Savabeel mare will measure up. Costume flew …
Read MoreKiwis banking on Moreira Magic
One of the world’s premier jockeys could be transformed into “Kiwi Joe” if results go his way on Saturday. Hong Kong-based Brazilian rider Joao Moreira will team up with two Kiwi gallopers in Group One …
Read MoreMoreira on Kiwi Derby prospect
Brazilian ace Joao Moreira has been signed up for the ride on New Zealand’s Gr.1 VRC Derby hope Atmosphere. Prepared by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young for Singapore trainer Shane Baertschiger, the three-year-old features prominently …
Read MoreSoriano gets deserved reward
Soriano turned her luck around at Arawa Park on Saturday with a confidence-boosting victory ahead of a bigger target. The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained mare stepped back in class to the Listed Agrodome Rotorua Plate …
Read MoreSavabeel’s sons top spring chances
Two sons of Savabeel will give the WS star further opportunities in the near future to add to his already formidable record. The multiple Group One winner Sangster and the promising Atmosphere are in good …
Read MoreStud colours to Group One fore again with Costume
Waikato Stud continued their Group One domination of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival on Saturday when Costume bagged the final leg of the Triple Crown series at long odds. The home-bred daughter of resident sire …
Read MoreWolfwhistle turns heads at Hastings
The regally-bred Wolfwhistle turned on the style at Hastings this afternoon when he made his middle distance debut. The O’Reilly four-year-old showed his quality with a strong performance to come from well off the pace …
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Hot group one run continues
WS was the dominant Group One player at the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival after their home-bred mare Costume triumphed in the final leg of the Triple Crown series. The daughter of resident sire Savabeel and …
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