Savabeel Blueblood Wins G3 Desert Gold

Media Release - Saturday January 18

A copybook ride by Opie Bosson paved the way for promising filly Showbeel to add a valuable black type success to her career record when she took out the first feature race at Trentham on Saturday, the Group III New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m).

Showbeel - Race ImagesThe Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained three-year-old had finished well back at her last start when trapped wide throughout in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.

There was no such bad luck this time for the Savabeel filly as Bosson took advantage of an inside barrier draw to position Showbeel in the trail behind a muddling pace in the early stages of the contest.

On a day where the results in the early races favoured runners handy to the pace, Bosson made his move shortly after entering the home straight as he angled Showbeel into the clear and dashed to the lead.

Well favoured contenders Loire and Jennifer Eccles were making good ground out wide in the closing stages but Showbeel held too big an advantage as she went to the line just over a length in front of the pair.

“She was good as she jumped and put herself in the race,” Bosson said.

“She travelled beautifully and I had a lapful of horse turning in. Every time I gave her a click, she gave me that little bit more.

“She relaxed beautifully and I don’t think there is any worry with her running over 2000m.”

Co-trainer Andrew Forsman was pleased to see the filly get some luck after having plenty of excuses at her last start.

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“It was a very good run and she has always shown us this sort of quality,” he said.

Showbeel is the 96th stakes-winner for Savabeel“She just hasn’t had a lot of luck as the draw cost her last time.

“From a good barrier today and with a good ride she showed her class.

“She is a filly on the way up.

“We’ll take her home now and head towards the Sir Tristram (Gr.2, 2000m) and then the Oaks (Gr.1, 2400m).”

Forsman was referring to the Gr.2 Sir Tristram Fillies Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa on February 8 while the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) will be raced at Trentham on March 14.

A daughter of Galileo mare Showileo, Showbeel is the granddaughter of multiple Group One winning mare Showella. She was a $215,000 purchase by Baker Racing from the Book 1 draft of Waikato Stud at the 2018 National Yearling Sale and is the 96th stakes-winner for champion sire Savabeel.

The victory moved Showbeel into fifth place on the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year table on 7.5 points which Loire and Jennifer Eccles hold the joint lead on 16.5 points. NZ Racing Desk

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Race Result - Desert Gold Stakes Gr3 1600m

Trentham Track: Dead(4) Time: 1:36.91
1
Showbeel
- 3f Savabeel (AUS) x Showileo (AUS) (Galileo (IRE))
Tnr: M Baker & A Forsman Rdr: O P Bosson 56.5
2
1.0
Loire
- 3f Redoute's Choice (AUS) x Syrah (NZ) (Traditionally (USA))
Tnr: A W Pike Rdr: M J Mc Nab 56.5
3
1.2
Jennifer Eccles
- 3f Rip Van Winkle (IRE) x Platinum Elle (NZ) (Elnadim (USA))
Tnr: S F Ritchie Rdr: S R Weatherley 56.5
4
2.0
Belle Plaisir
- 3f Proisir (AUS) x Eden (AUS) (Zeditave (AUS))
Tnr: Ms L Tanner Rdr: J Parkes 56.5
5
3.8
Queen Kamada
- 3f Rip Van Winkle (IRE) x Shanro (AUS) (Lonhro (AUS))
Tnr: Ms A Herbert Rdr: T D Thornton 56.5
6
5.1
Trifolium
- 3f Krupt (AUS) x In The Clover (AUS) (Bureaucracy (NZ))
Tnr: F J Auret Rdr: L J Allpress 56.5
7
5.2
Starring Role
- 3f Showcasing (GB) x Donelmi (NZ) (Stravinsky (USA))
Tnr: G J Old Rdr: J J Fawcett 56.5
8
5.3
Zipitsweetie
- 3f Uncle Mo (USA) x Zubara (AUS) (Zabeel (NZ))
Tnr: M & M Pitman Rdr: Ryan Maloney 56.5
9
6.1
Selenelion
- 3f Charm Spirit (IRE) x Prix Du Sang (AUS) (Red Ransom (USA))
Tnr: M Baker & A Forsman Rdr: M Cameron 56.5
10
7.4
Grand De Flora
- 3f Savabeel (AUS) x Daffodil (NZ) (No Excuse Needed (GB))
Tnr: R James & R Wellwood Rdr: R T Elliot 56.5
11
8.4
Kellys Inspiration
- 3f Burgundy (NZ) x Inspire (NZ) (Shinko King (IRE))
Tnr: Ms L Latta Rdr: R J Hannam 56.5
12
8.8
Lavaglo
- 3f Rock 'n' Pop (AUS) x Little Glo (NZ) (Howbaddouwantit (USA))
Tnr: Daniel Miller Rdr: R Hutchings 56.5
13
14.8
Cinzento
- 3f Dalghar (FR) x Al Sareeh (NZ) (Al Akbar (AUS))
Tnr: J G Bary Rdr: S T Collett 56.5
14
14.9
Porotene Charm
- 3f Jimmy Choux (NZ) x Porotene Bella (NZ) (Al Akbar (AUS))
Tnr: Ms T Keegan Rdr: R J Myers 56.5
15
33.2
Ivory Madonna
- 3f Jimmy Choux (NZ) x Infinite Way (NZ) (Traditionally (USA))
Tnr: S S Carey Rdr: L T Hemi 56.5
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