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Lot: 90  Obstructionist (NZ)

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Buyer: Patrick Kearney Racing - $5,500

Particulars

Name:Obstructionist (NZ)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Savabeel (AUS)
Dam:Striker (NZ)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Gelding
DOB:24 August 2020
COB:NZ
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:Special Park, 53 Browns Road TINAMBA VIC
 
 
 
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Description

Impressive looking gelded son of Savabeel. A $250k graduate from Karaka yearling sales.

He has been placed twice on the strong Victorian circuit from 1600-2400m, Sound galloper who looks better suited to interstate, where he can pick up his maiden victory for new connections.

Lovely temperament, great to handle, shoe and float.

Holds good residual fitness having last raced on 25/04/2025, where he pulled up well.

Location

Special Park, 53 Browns Road TINAMBA VIC

Pedigree

 

 

OBSTRUCTIONIST
Brown gelding       Foaled 2020 
 

SAVABEEL ZabeelSir Tristram (Ire)Sir Ivor
Lady Giselle (Fr)Nureyev
Savannah SuccessSuccess Express (USA)Hold Your Peace
Alma MaterSemipalatinsk (USA)
STRIKER
    2004
Van Nistelrooy (USA)Storm CatStorm Bird
HaloryHalo
CalviniaVarick (USA)Mr. Prospector
Karroo (GB)Blakeney

SAVABEEL (AUS) (Brown 2001-Stud 2005). 3 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in NZ 9 times. Sire of 1367 rnrs, 1001 wnrs, 151 SW, inc. Lucia Valentina (ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Sangster, Savvy Coup, I Wish I Win, Costume, Savy Yong Blonk, Major Beel, Kawi, Probabeel, Soriano, Orchestral, The Chosen One, Amarelinha, Sword of Osman, Savaria, Cool Aza Beel, Embellish, Atishu, Scarlett Lady, Mo'unga, Shillelagh, Provence, etc.

 

1st dam

STRIKER, by Van Nistelrooy (USA). 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$156,403, WRC Anniversary H., L, Waikato RC Venture Thoroughbreds H., 2d WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, Kowhai Farm H., Manawatu RC Ashhurst Business Houses H., 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Waikato RC Raffles Farm H., ARC New Zealand Herald 3YO H. Half-sister to CALVEEN, KOSI BAY, FIREWORKS (dam of MILLANE),  Acacia Bay (dam of OKAHU BAY),  Stellar Vinia (dam of EKTIFAA),  Spanish Lake (dam of THALASSOPHILE). Dam of 10 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

FIRST IMPRESSIONS (f by Rip Van Winkle (Ire)) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$192,325, Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3, 3d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L. Dam of-

 Classic Encounter. 2 wins at 1400m in Aust.

Ocean Treaty (f by Ocean Park) 7 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$294,315, BRC Sky Racing P., Stradbroke Season on Sale H., Daimler Trucks Brisbane H., Qld Tatt's RC Emma Williams H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, BRC Mekka Races on Sale Now H., 3d BRC Ladbroke It! H., Ntl Jockeys Celebration Day H.

 Zucchero (g by Pins) 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in NZ.

 Obstructionist (g by Savabeel) See below.

 

2nd dam

CALVINIA, by Varick (USA). Winner at 1400m in NZ. Half-sister to ENGLISH WONDER (dam of DR GRACE, ASIA), Hunka's Tribe. Dam of 14 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

CALVEEN (f Canny Lad) Champion Sprinter, Miler & Older Female Miler in NZ in 2004-05. 10 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$404,015, A$146,750, ARC Easter H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.2, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Gasmate S., Gr.3, Avondale JC Photofinish.co.nz H., Waikato RC Waikato Stud H., 2d VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, MRC Victoria H., Gr.3, 3d MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Veterinary Services H., 4th VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Mudgway Partsworld S., Gr.1, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2. Producer.

KOSI BAY (f Spinning World) 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$336,075, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, STC Epona S., L, AJC Campbell's Cash & Carry H., 2d AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Omnicorp H., STC Spring Racing H., 3d VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, STC Rosehill Gardens Event Centre H., Stowe Australia H., Nivea Visage H., 4th MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3. Producer.

FIREWORKS (f Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$152,000, ATC Widden S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Hyland Race Colours 2YO P., 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

MILLANE (g Zoustar) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$551,900, to 2024-25, VRC Foundation P., L, BRC Magic Millions March H., Magic Millions P., Community Co H., 2d BRC Queensland Day S., L, 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, 4th BRC George Moore S., Gr.3.

STRIKER (f Van Nistelrooy) 4 wins. See above.

 Acacia Bay. 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m, STC Wests Leagues Campbelltown H., 2d AJC Chifley H., STC TMP Adcomms H., 3d STC Data Global Technologies H. Dam of 2 winners-

OKAHU BAY (f Flying Spur) 3 wins from 1500m to 2500m, A$132,165, SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 3d Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L. Dam of 2 winners-

PAREANUI BAY (g Lonhro) 3 wins to 1500m, NZ$155,900, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial S., L, Waikato RC NZB Ready to Run Sale 11/12 October S., 2d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, Auckland TR Uncle Remus S., L.

 Stolen Girlfriend. Raced 3 times. Dam of 4 winners-

ARRAN BAY (g All Too Hard) 9 wins from 1050m to 2000m, A$929,600, to 2024-25, VRC Furphy P., L, 2d SAJC Cummings S., Gr.3, Sale Cup, L, 3d Bendigo JC Golden Mile, L.

ONE FOR ONE - HINYUEN SWIFTNESS (H.K.) (g Duke of Marmalade) 7 wins to 1500m, A$128,600, HK$3,526,525 in Aust. and HK, VRC Poseidon S., L, SAJC Quayclean H., Projection Graphics P., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L.

 Stellar Vinia. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

EKTIFAA (f More Than Ready) 4 wins to 1450m, R565,000, Kenilworth Choice Carriers Championship, Gr.2, Turffontein Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3, Spectracare H. Producer.

 Spanish Lake. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

THALASSOPHILE (f Not a Single Doubt) 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$863,055, to 2023-24, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, SCTC Silk Stocking H., L, VRC Ken Cox H., 2d ATC Epona S., Gr.3-twice, MRC Summoned S., Gr.3, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf H., Gr.3, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Gold Crown, L, Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, L.

 

Race Record:

Placed in 2024-25 in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

OBSTRUCTIONIST (NZ) 2020 Brown gelding
by Savabeel - Striker, by Van Nistelrooy

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
32---A$675
412-11A$16,500
Totals:14-11A$17,175
07/Dec/202312th of 14
(12.6)
Geelong RC Rodericks Insurance Brokers Maiden P., A$37,500, 1300m, time 1:17.29. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Elouyou was 1st and The Mansman 2nd and Makdane 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: L Petagna, R M Gorell, Mrs W E Gorell, P R Gorell, B M Gorell, J J Gorell, J G Roberts, Rose Grange Pastoral Co. (Mgr: C Richmond), E M Calvert, D W Campbell & M A White. Jockey: W Egan.
21/Jun/20247th of 13
(11.1)
Geelong RC Volkswagen Maiden P., A$27,000, 1312m, time 1:17.56. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Treasurethe Moment was 1st and Renovation Show 2nd and Ignacio 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: L Petagna, R M Gorell, Mrs W E Gorell, P R Gorell, B M Gorell, J J Gorell, J G Roberts, Rose Grange Pastoral Co. (Mgr: C Richmond), E M Calvert, D W Campbell & M A White. Jockey: B Shinn.A$675
22/Aug/202410th of 14
(5)
Sale TC Ladbrokes Maiden P., A$37,500, 1400m, time 1:26.43. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Dougal McKeen was 1st and It'sreel 2nd and Divine Thoughts 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: J Maskiell.A$750
11/Sep/20249th of 14
(10.6)
Sale TC Ralcon Homes Maiden P., A$37,500, 1732m, time 1:47.48. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Scary was 1st and It'sreel 2nd and Righteous 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$750
22/Sep/20242nd of 12
(0.1)
Bairnsdale RC Albert & Co Catering Maiden P., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:39.40. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Quafftide was 1st and Exquisite Vision 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: B Rawiller.A$4,590
30/Sep/20249th of 13
(12.5)
Moe RC Erica Cafe' & Bar Maiden P., A$29,400, 2075m, time 2:11.52. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Righteous was 1st and Palentine Princess 2nd and More Torque 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: J Noonan.A$675
11/Oct/20244th of 9
(6)
Cranbourne TC Ladbrokes Maiden P., A$39,200, 2025m, time 2:07.53. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Our Paramour was 1st and Cheers 2nd and Spellmaster 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: J Maskiell.A$2,000
25/Oct/20243rd of 7
(7.8)
MRC (Mornington) Big Screen Company Maiden Highweight, A$33,375, 2450m, time 2:40.11. Track soft(5). Carried 69.50kg. More Torque was 1st and Pianta 2nd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: T Ryan.A$2,160
25/Feb/20258th of 9
(7.2)
Sale TC Lord's Cleaning Services Maiden P., A$27,000, 1423m, time 1:27.24. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Bourtange was 1st and Al Prancer 2nd and The Men Went Home 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$675
09/Mar/20257th of 13
(3.8)
Stony Creek RC CPK McLaren Motorbody Maiden P., A$27,000, 1612m, time 1:37.99. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Indefinite was 1st and Rippleview Lad 2nd and Just Landed 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: P Gatt.A$675
20/Mar/20259th of 10
(15.9)
Southside Racing Hygain Tracktorque Maiden P., A$40,000, 2000m, time 2:06.65. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. First Appearance was 1st and American Wolf 2nd and Hot Too Go 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: P Gatt.A$800
27/Mar/20254th of 5
(8.3)
Southside Racing Stables Plus Maiden P., A$36,000, 2500m, time 2:45.73. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Hey Bro'unga was 1st and Baffleck 2nd and Shades of Sheriff 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: Teodore Nugent.A$2,000
06/Apr/20256th of 9
(6.4)
MRC (Mornington) Betavet Maiden P., A$45,150, 2050m, time 2:08.17. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Tel Aviv was 1st and Just Landed 2nd and Titanium Prince 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: Tianni Chapman.A$750
25/Apr/20259th of 11
(10.2)
Moe RC Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Maiden P., A$27,000, 2400m, time 2:35.88. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Lunar Powered was 1st and Murgasty 2nd and Snore 3rd. Trainer: Brent Butcher. Owner: B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher, A N Woff, M A White & C W Wright. Jockey: Tianni Chapman.A$675
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.