Waikato Stud News
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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Super Seth 3YO remains unbeaten
Puntin, trained by Bjorn Baker, maintained his unbeaten record with an effortless win at Moruya. The son of Super Seth stepped up to 1400 metres, dominating older rivals to win by four lengths. Bred by GSA Bloodstock, Puntin hails from a stellar pedigree featuring Group winners Shania Dane and Scintillation.
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Max makes it count at Otaki
Waikato Stud graduate Mad Max (Maxmara), a son of Savabeel, broke through for a deserved maiden win at Otaki under apprentice Lily Sutherland. Trained by Andrew Forsman, the well-bred four-year-old impressed with a strong finish over 1200 metres, boosting confidence after earlier placings and showcasing his elite pedigree and potential.
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Dreamy win for Savabeel mare
Dream All Day (ex Posy) showcased her class at Flemington, delivering a commanding front-running victory over 1600m. The Waikato Stud-bred Savabeel mare, trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, now boasts two wins and four placings from six starts, adding further acclaim to her illustrious pedigree.
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Seth’s speedster too slick
Youthful sprinter Poetic Champion delivered a sparkling performance at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day, defeating older rivals over 1200m. Trained by Tony Pike and ridden by Matt Cartwright, the son of Super Seth now boasts three wins from nine starts. Bred and owned by GSA Bloodstock, his future targets remain undecided.
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