Savabeel

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Savabeel is a renowned thoroughbred racehorse and sire from New Zealand, known for both his racing achievements and his prolific career as a stallion. Here’s a brief overview of his background and significance:

Racing Career
Born in 2001, Savabeel was sired by champion stallion Zabeel out of the mare Savannah Success.
He had a successful racing career, with notable wins including the 2004 Cox Plate, one of Australia’s most prestigious weight-for-age races, and the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes.
Trained by Graeme Rogerson, he showed great versatility and was considered one of the top middle-distance horses of his time.

Stud Career
After retiring from racing, Savabeel transitioned to a career at stud at Waikato Stud in New Zealand, where he became one of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading sires.
His progeny have won numerous Group 1 races, and he is known for siring versatile horses capable of performing well across different distances.
He has been crowned the Champion New Zealand Sire multiple times, and his offspring include high achievers in various classic and prestigious races.

Legacy
As a sire, Savabeel has cemented his legacy by producing a wide array of successful racehorses, enhancing his reputation not just in New Zealand but also in Australia and beyond.
His bloodlines continue to be highly sought after in the thoroughbred breeding industry, reflecting his impact on improving the quality of the breed in the region.
Savabeel’s influence in both racing and breeding has made him a cornerstone of Australasian thoroughbred racing.

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Ultra Racing buys a colt by Savabeel for $775,000 at the Karaka 2016 Premier Sale at Little Avondale Stud

The colt is from unraced mare Generous Nature and is a full-brother to the Group II winner Savvy Nature. Toby Koenig went to New Zealand to successfully secure the sale, which Sean Buckley and the entire Ultra Group is thrilled about.

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Toby Koenig spoke to NZ Racing News and said:

“We have always been keen on the Savabeels, having bought a number of them through this sale,” he said.

“Their racetrack performance been outstanding and you can see the fierce competition every time a yearling by him steps into the ring. We’ve managed to secure a pair of superb colts and we’re very happy to be taking them home to Australia.”

Toby Koenig with our new Savabeel colt

Toby Koenig with our new Savabeel colt

Read more from the interview at Racing and Sports 

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