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By SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001 – Dam: TALL STORY (NZ) 1998
The first Group One performed son of Champion sire SAVABEEL to go to stud in New Zealand.
WHAT’S THE STORY (NZ) (Brown 2012-Stud 2018). 2 wins at 1200m, 2100m, ARC Rutherford Rede H., 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1. Half-brother to SP Base (3d SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.2). Sire of 14 rnrs, 7 wnrs, inc. SP Big Story and of Super Joy n Fun, Quick Story, Sprocket Rocket, Cheap Sav, Betterbeyou, Whats the One Code and of the placegetters Ridgeview Vicky, Billy Peach, etc.
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- Description
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- The first Group One performed son of Champion sire SAVABEEL to go to stud in New Zealand.
- Speed-Winner of his first start over 1200m by three lengths.
- Stamina -Outstanding close second in the Group One 2400m New Zealand Derby. Coming from well behind and “’flew late ‘’ beaten only a short half head.
- By SAVABEEL the three-time Champion New Zealand Sire. 2017/18 achievements to date include a repeat clean sweep of New Zealand’s major sire awards and the distinction of being the country’s leading sire for Group One wins, progeny earnings and stakes winners.
- What’s The Story is out of Tall Story, dam seven to race for six winners including multiple Group Performer Base.
- What’s The Story dam Tall Story is a half-sister to three times Group One winner TALL POPPY.
- Tall Story is out of FUN ON THE RUN winner of 18 races including Group One level
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