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Linebacker delivers Ron Finemore his Group 1 dream after 50 years of trying
After many near misses at the top level, that first Group 1 win comes all the sweeter for industry magnate Ron Finemore, who part-owns Gr.1 Randwick Guineas winner Linebacker (Super seth).
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From Group 1 glory to Gold Coast goodbyes: Atishu’s next chapter beckons at Magic Millions
Bred by Waikato Stud, Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) was offered at the 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale, where she caught the eye of syndicators Go Racing – who, at the time, could scarcely have imagined the incredible journey she would take them on. As it stands, that consists of three Group 1 victories and over A$5.7 million in prizemoney, with the potential of more on the way.
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Welcome back home, Wishy
From standing quietly behind the hedges so no one could see the severe front leg deformities as a foal, to shining on the world stage, I Wish I Win (ex Make A Wish) is a story of passion, patience and belief – this is his story.
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Super debut by Wallace’s Seth filly
Long-time Waikato Stud supporter Gary Wallace celebrated as his homebred Super Seth filly Kia Kaha scored stylishly at Matamata. With multiple stakes winners and two Group 1 stars already, Super Seth’s early success as a sire continues to shine on both sides of the Tasman – and Kia Kaha adds to that story.
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Sav’s sixth Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire
Savabeel sires sixth individual Group 1 winner as a broodmare sire with Gringotts joining Never Been Kissed, Icebath, Warmonger, Savatoxl and Beauty Eternal as Group 1 winners out of Waikato Stud’s NZ Hall of Fame inductee in waiting, Savabeel.
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King Of Thunder storms home at Rosehill
King Of Thunder (Tivaci) impressed second-up at Rosehill, winning over 1900m for John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, with wis next start in the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes, with a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Australian Derby.
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Miriam scores for Seth at Matamata
Waikato Stud-bred filly Miriam (ex Kym Dynasty) secured victory at Matamata over 1050m for Stephen Autridge and Craig Grylls. Digging deep to hold off Sister Cynane, she surged to win by 0.8 lengths.
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A Wish fulfilled: I Wish I Win retired, returns to Waikato Stud
From an uncertain start to a dazzling career, I Wish I Win has defied expectations at every turn. Now, the champion sprinter bids farewell to the track, retiring to Waikato Stud, where he will enjoy a well-earned rest among familiar pastures and the team who believed in him from day one.
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Patch Of Cosmo shines in Hong Kong for Seth
Patch Of Cosmo’s win in Hong Kong rounded out another exception week for Super Seth who sired four winners including a Gr.1 Randwick Guineas winner.
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New Zealand’s Champions Day is all about putting Kiwi racing on the map
The Thoroughbred Report’s Kit Gow speaks with Cameron Rodgers about Damask Rose winning the NZB Kiwi, Savabeel, Super Seth and all-things New Zealand.
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3YO Summary: Linebacker delivers superb second Group 1 for Super Seth
The Thoroughbred Report’s Kit Gow analyses Super Seth’s Group 1-winning son and Savabeel’s daughter Damask Rose who ensured the NZB Kiwi remained on home soil.
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Savabeel records 100th Group winner with WS-bred son
Savabeel records 100th individual Group winner as WS-bred Jedibeel took out the Gr.2 Challenge Stakes over 1000m at Royal Randwick for Brad Widdup and giving Savabeel three significant Saturday winners.
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