wsnzbred News

24 January 2026

Timely win by Tuxedo as half-brother is offered as Lot 298 at Karaka

The mounting yard at Ellerslie on Karaka Millions evening was a sea of black and white ahead of Race 3, the $1 million Gr.3 Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic, with a large group of owners hoping …

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4 December 2025

La Dorada’s half-brother wins on debut for Yulong

Could Group 1 lightning strike twice? At Geelong on Thursday, 4 December, it was Golden Pulse (Tivaci ex Gold Fever) who made an immediate impression on debut, scoring a decisive two-length win over 1147m in the bottle-green and white colours of Yulong.

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27 September 2025

WS-bred Out Of The Blue wins by two for Te Akau

Out Of The Blue (Tivaci ex Cornflower Blue) followed De Armas’ win with a two-length victory at Riccarton. The Te Akau gelding, bred and sold by Waikato Stud, was a $60,000 Karaka purchase for David Ellis CNZM.

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27 February 2025

I Wish I Win’s Gr.1 Futurity effort sets stage for autumn campaign

I Wish I Win, affectionately known as ‘Wishy,’ impressed with a strong first-up performance in the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, setting up his next target – the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on 22 March. Trainer co-trainer Peter Moody remains flexible with autumn plans beyond the Ryder Stakes.

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28 January 2025

Well-bred WS colt doesn’t disappoint

A standout Savabeel colt from Waikato Stud’s draft lived up to expectations at Karaka, selling for $380,000 to Stephen Marsh and Dylan Johnson Bloodstock. Bred by Garry Chittick, the colt is a half-brother to Sethito, a rising star and Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes winner.

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15 January 2025

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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11 January 2025

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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6 January 2025

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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14 December 2024

Jedibeel cuts it fine in Razor Sharp

Jedibeel, a Waikato Stud-bred son of Savabeel, claimed his first stakes win in the Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick. Trained by Brad Widdup, the five-year-old stormed home under Tyler Schiller for his seventh victory. From I Wish I Win’s family, Jedibeel highlights Savabeel’s exceptional recent stakes success.

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23 November 2024

Savabeel’s son too good in Cup

WS-bred and owned Nereus (Savabeel ex Eudora) takes the Gr.3 TAB Counties Cup at Pukekohe.

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19 November 2024

Super win by Sethito

A Group 1 pedigree was to the fore at Rotorua on Tuesday where well-bred Super Seth three-year-old Sethito (ex Suavito) ran her rivals into the deck with a commanding frontrunning display over 1400 metres. Bred …

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15 November 2024

Sun Gift shines at Seymour

Savabeel mare Sun Gift (ex Sunniva) bounced back from a last-start health issue to comfortably put her maiden rivals away at Seymour on Friday. The Danny O’Brien-trained four-year-old won in a style over 2000 metres …

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