Waikato Stud News
Super Seth 3YO strikes again in Hong Kong
Patch Of Cosmo (ex Thee) continues to showcase Super Seth’s potential in Hong Kong. Bred and sold by Waikato Stud, the three-year-old has claimed three victories under trainer Manfred Man, including a recent 1400m Class 3 win at Sha Tin. His pedigree traces back to stakes-winning Savabeel mare Thee.
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Wolfy reacts well to change
A tactical change by trainer Nicky Ryan saw Tivaci’s son, Wolfy, triumph at Flemington on Saturday. Dropping back to 1200 metres with blinkers applied, the Waikato Stud-bred four-year-old stormed to victory under Ethan Brown, showcasing a powerful finish to secure his third career win.
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Frustrating runs ends in style
Slipper Island returned to winning ways at Trentham with a powerful finish over 1200 metres, ending a 17-month drought despite consistent form with seven placings. Trainer Tony Pike praised the stable favourite, describing him as “frustrating but talented.” A son of No Nay Never, he was purchased for $180,000 at Karaka.
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Savabeel to continue family Hall of Fame trend
By Dennis Ryan It was perhaps inevitable once he had attained multiple champion status as a stallion, that Savabeel should join his sire Zabeel and grandsire Sir Tristram in the New Zealand Racing Hall of …
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Sun Gift continues hot form
Progressive mare Sun Gift showcased her staying prowess with an impressive victory over 2400 metres at Geelong on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien. Bred by Waikato Stud, the Savabeel mare triumphed by three-quarters of a length, marking her third win in four starts this preparation.
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Sterling effort from Kiwi hope
Sought After impressed at Ellerslie on Sunday, winning over 1200m in preparation for the $3.5m NZB Kiwi. Trained by Andrew Scott and Lance O’Sullivan, the robust son of Tivaci stormed home under Wiremu Pinn, showcasing his readiness for Australasia’s richest three-year-old race. Bred by Waikato Stud, he’s destined for stardom.
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Super Savabeel dominates at Trentham
Provence is the 20th Group 1-winning daughter of nine-time Champion Sire Savabeel, whose daughters have in turn produced five Group 1 winners: Icebath (Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes), Never Been Kissed (Gr.1 Flight Stskes), Warmonger (Gr.1 Queensland Derby), Beauty Eternal (Gr.1 Hong Kong Champions Mile) and Savatoxl (Gr.1 Goodwood Handicap).
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Savaglee sizzles on return
Star Waikato Stud graduate Savaglee (ex Glee) dazzled at Trentham, winning the Gr.2 Levin Classic with ease. Trained by Pam Gerard and owned by The Oaks Stud, the colt now targets the Gr.1 Australian Guineas. By Savabeel, Savaglee continues to thrive, enhancing an elite pedigree boasting multiple Group 1 winners.
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Sinhaman goes the distance
Tivaci gelding Sinhaman (ex Shellac) broke through over 2100m at Trentham for trainer Stephen Marsh. Ridden expertly by Matt Cartwright, he settled fifth before finishing strongly. A $200,000 purchase from Waikato Stud, Sinhaman is Shellac’s first foal, hailing from a pedigree that includes Metal Bender and Group 1 winner Amarelinha.
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Noverre’s daughters light up ring
A pair of first-crop representatives of Waikato Stud resident Noverre made a stunning impact at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. The first of the fillies by the Group 1-winning son of Savabeel was …
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Lovaci headed to stakes company
Lovaci, a well-related Waikato Stud graduate, showcased her talent at Tauranga with a dominant 2.8-length victory. Trained by Stephen Marsh and ridden by Courtney Barnes, the mare surged along the fence to triumph. By Sacred Falls’ family, she’s poised for black-type success, boasting two wins and five placings from eight starts.
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Bonny result for glamour mare
Bonneval, a two-time Horse of the Year, starred on the track with seven wins, including Group 1 victories in the New Zealand and Australian Oaks. Now flourishing as a broodmare for Garry Chittick, her first foal Mary Eliza claimed a strong win at Mornington, showcasing Bonneval’s continued influence in racing.
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