Cup Winner for Savabeel

Media Release - Tuesday January 1

Apprentice Ryan Elliot celebrated his recent red-hot run of form when he guided outsider Prince Jabeel to an upset victory in the Group III Pencarrow Stud City of Auckland Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie.

Prince Jabeel - Trish DunnellCarrying the colours of breeder and part-owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay, the under-rated five-year-old hadn't figured in any pre-race discussions but proved he deserved his place in the staying feature as he fought off all challenges after taking the lead approaching the home bend.

The Savabeel gelding had the audacity to pull clear in the final few strides as Elliot's whip flourish sparked connections into some wild celebrations in the Ellerslie grandstand.

"It's amazing," Lindsay said.

"We thought he had a chance, but gosh, he's just won easy, I can't believe it.

"We sent him over to Moira Murdoch's at the beach last week and it obviously works. I think I'd better go there for a week myself.

"That's the third stakes winner for the mare which is so exciting."

SavabeelPrince Jabeel is from Danehill mare J'Adane, who was placed on seven occasions at stakes level including a runner-up finish in the 2007 Gr.1 Kelt Capital Stakes (2040m) behind Princess Coup. She is also the dam of Group Three winners Von Tunzelman and Sherrif.

Trainer Lance Noble was thrilled with the result as he looks ahead to a two-mile challenge for his charge.

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"It's amazing to be able to do that for Brendan and Jo and the whole team," he said.

"It's a big team effort so to get a win on a day like today is fantastic.

"He's a 2400m-3200m horse that we are trying to get to the Wellington Cup and this race set-up for him to be honest.

"If he'd run a nice placing, I was going to be happy, but Ryan rode him really well as the light weight was a big help."

Prince Jabeel has now won three of his 20 career starts with more than $163,000 in stakes earnings. He holds a nomination for both the Gr.3 NZ Campus for Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) on January 19 and the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) on March 19.

Prince Jabeel is the 84th stakes-winner for champion sire Savabeel .– NZ Racing Desk

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