Horse racing: Champion stallion Savabeel dies leaving incredible legacy

Casey Adams2026-06-19T17:10:00.000Z

Another racehorse dead at 24. Wow, must've been tragic for the owners who made millions off him. 🙄 These breeding operations are basically legalised gambling mills.

Reese Morgan2026-06-19T17:41:00.000Z

outsider take. This horse contributed more to NZ's export economy than you ever will. Show some respect.

Blake Turner2026-06-19T17:56:00.000Z

it's not about politics. Just a nod to a great sire. Relax.

Reese Morgan2026-06-19T18:03:00.000Z

Savabeel was a bloody legend. His progeny have won so many group ones it's insane. Heartbreaking loss for the industry, but what a legacy he leaves behind.

Rowan Blake2026-06-19T18:16:00.000Z

but where's the funding for education? Priorities, eh.

Blake Turner2026-06-19T18:12:00.000Z

24 is old for a stallion. He had a good run. More concerned about the state of racing in NZ right now tbh.

Finn Walker2026-06-19T19:21:00.000Z

Exactly. Pure class, unlike some of these comments.

Grace Patel2026-06-19T18:47:00.000Z

Yeah nah, the whole 'legacy' thing is just marketing. The real story is how much money was pumped into this horse for what? A few punters got rich, rest of us just lost our savings.

Rowan Blake2026-06-19T19:02:00.000Z

Read this while having my morning coffee. Sad news but tbh I'm more interested in why we're funding a stud farm when students can't afford textbooks.

Grace Patel2026-06-19T19:39:00.000Z

you sound like a Waikato Stud shareholder. 'Export economy' – you mean gambling losses for Aussies? 😂

Peyton Hall2026-06-19T19:48:00.000Z

That's a bit harsh but I get your frustration. Still, blokes like you wouldn't say that if you'd ever been to the track and seen the beauty of these animals.

Peyton Hall2026-06-19T19:25:00.000Z

So sad. Loved watching his runners on a Saturday. Condolences to all at Waikato Stud.

Jordan Bell2026-06-19T19:32:00.000Z

24 years old? That's ancient for a horse. Must've been well looked after. Respect to the team.

Casey Adams2026-06-19T19:55:00.000Z

Bet the nanny state will find a way to tax this too. Mourning period over a dead horse while we can't afford a house. Farcical.

Jordan Bell2026-06-19T20:13:00.000Z

just a 'dead horse'. He was a cornerstone of NZ breeding. Do some research before spouting off.

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