Savabeel mare Saavoya returns to top form

11 January 2016

One of last season’s top fillies was back in business at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Savabeel’s quality daughter Saavoya was making the third start of her current preparathion when she triumphed in the Rating 85 sprint.

Trained by Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, she enjoyed an outstanding three-year-old season with three wins. They featured Group Two victories in the Eight Carat Classic and the Royal Stakes and she was also placed in the Gr 2 Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic and the Gr 3 Sunline Vase.

Golden Family Keeps Shining

Waikato Stud-bred filly La Dorada continues to add further honours to her richly decorated family. The daughter of resident sire Super Seth enjoyed an outstanding juvenile season with success in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce …

4 January 2026

The Corner with Garry Chittick

Yet another year passed. As I head into 2026, I have done my best to start with a positive approach – horses, however, are renowned for their ability to replant one’s feet firmly on the ground.