Karaka 2026 - Book 1

SAVABEEL (AUS) (Brown 2001-Stud 2005). 3 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in NZ 10 times. Sire of 1401 rnrs, 1024 wnrs, 152 SW, 35 G1 wnrs, inc. SW Kawi (ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1), Probabeel, Atishu, Lucia Valentina, Sangster, Soriano, Scarlett Lady, Orchestral, Savvy Coup, Shillelagh, I Wish I Win, Mo'unga, Provence, Costume, Concert Hall, Prise de Fer, Savaglee, The Chosen One, Diademe, Amarelinha, etc.

1st dam

GLEE, by O'Reilly. Raced once. Sister to Symphonic (dam of ORCHESTRAL), Tralee Chorus, three-quarter-sister to Spring (dam of DAFFODIL). This is her fifth foal. Her fourth foal is a 2YO. Dam of three foals to race, all winners-

SAVAGLEE (c by Savabeel). Champion 3YO in New Zealand in 2024-25. 7 wins-2 at 2 and 4 in succession-900m to 1600m, NZ$1,019,975, A$180,000, to 2024-25, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Levin Classic, Gr.2, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, Te Aroha JC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, WRC New Tips Service 2YO S., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 3d Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, Auckland TR NZB Karaka 2024 2YO S., 4th Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1.

Bellano (f by Savabeel). 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m to 2024-25, 2d Otago RC Lorraine Anderton Memorial H., 3d Otago RC Grand Casino H.

Glebe (f by Savabeel). Winner at 1200m in 2024-25, 3d ATC Cylinder at Darley H.

2nd dam

CHORUS, by Danasinga. Unraced. Half-sister to GOOD FAITH (dam of TULLY DANE, MYGOODGRACE), Heads or Tales, Spring (dam of DAFFODIL). Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Symphonic (O'Reilly). 4 wins 1400m to 2200m, NZ$102,600, ARC Dunstan Feeds Stayers H., 2d WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. Dam of-

ORCHESTRAL (Savabeel). Champion 3YO & Stayer in New Zealand in 2023-24. 7 wins-1 at 2 and 5 in succession-1200m to 2400m, NZ$2,141,400, A$551,000, to 2024-25, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Karaka Million 3YO Classic, RL, Aotearoa Classic, L, Barfoot & Thompson S., 2d Auckland TR Bonecrusher S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Auckland TR Otaki-Maori WFA Classic, Gr.1.

Tralee Chorus (O'Reilly). 3 wins 1400m to 1800m, 3d Tasmanian Oaks, L.

3rd dam

HEAD OF THE RIVER, by Shirley Heights. Placed at 3 in GB. Half-sister to DRY DOCK. Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

GOOD FAITH (Straight Strike). 2 wins at 2, ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

Heads or Tales (Tale of the Cat). 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC Robert Harris Espresso H., 3d Otago Breeders' S., L. Grandam of-

AEGON (Sacred Falls). Champion 3YO in NZ in 2020-21. 6 wins-5 in succession-to 1600m, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.

Spring. 2 wins at 1400m. Dam of 6 winners-

DAFFODIL (No Excuse Needed). Champion 3YO in NZ in 2008-09. 8 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 2400m, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

Posy. 2 wins at 1400m, Rotorua RC Lowe Schollum & Jones H. Dam of-

ATISHU (Savabeel). 11 wins to 2024-25, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1.