Newhaven Park announced Champion New Zealand 2-year-old Cool Aza Beel (NZ) will join Xtravagant (NZ) on the roster of its Boorowa property.
Te Akau Principal David Ellis purchased the son of Savabeel for $150,000 from the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, he then joined the Jamie Richards stable.
“From the moment we started his early education, he was a colt that greatly impressed everybody who was involved with him," said Ellis.
"He just had that star quality and professionalism, and when you combine that with his outstanding temperament, he was the real package. His effort when winning the Karaka 2YO Million, beating a very strong field, was top class.
"He just had that star quality and professionalism, and when you combine that with his outstanding temperament, he was the real package." - David Ellis
"Very few 2-year-olds have the ability to win their first start in September, race successfully in December, January, February and then produce their best race for the season in March – that’s when Cool Aza Beel won the G1 Sistema S. at Ellerslie."
Cool Aza Beel (NZ) winning the G1 Sistema S.
By Champion Sire Savabeel, the same sire as his barnmate Xtravagant, he is from a three-time winner Cool 'N' Sassy (Testa Rossa), with his third dam the great producer Tennessee Morn (Bletchingly). This is the family of Group 1 winners Malaguerra (Magnus), Libertini (I Am Invincible) and Seabrook (Hinchinbrook).
The colt showed natural ability winning two trials before an impressive debut victory at Wanganui. He went on to record another victory before a dominant performance in the (R) Listed Karaka 2YO Million. He finished his 2-year-old season with a Group 1 victory in the ARC Sistema S.
"It was as easy a win as you would ever see from a 2-year-old," said Ellis.
Cool Aza Beel (NZ) | Image courtesy of Newhaven Park
Newhaven Park's John Kelly was effusive in his endorsement of the brilliant colt.
"We are ecstatic to stand Cool Aza Beel at Newhaven Park, New Zealand's Champion 2-year-old," said Kelly. "He's from a classic Australian family and is a complete outcross.
"We are excited about buying a horse like this from Te Akau and think that he will be a wonderful acquisition for Newhaven Park and his new syndicate."
Ellis was delighted to have the colt stand at the Boorowa property, pledging to support him in his new career.
“Cool Aza Beel could not be in better hands than the world-class Newhaven Park. It’s terrific to see a Group 1 2-year-old by the champion stallion, Savabeel, from a beautiful female pedigree going to stud. Te Akau Racing will be certainly sending mares to this very exciting young stallion.”
