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Arc winner and rising jumps sire relocates to Britain
Sagamix, the undefeated Champion three-year-old of France in 1998 when he won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for trainer Andre Fabre, has relocated to Britain and will stand at Overbury Stud alongside Britain's champion jumps sire Kayf Tara, Bertolini and Proclamation.
The grey son of Linamix sired the French Stakes-winning jumper Wild Queen in his first crop, since when his total of jumps winners has risen to 28, including seven Black Type horses and 15 more placed – all from only 60 runners so far. His three stores to sell in Britain have sold for £28,000 and £18,000 at Doncaster and £30,000 at Ascot. Sagamix's fee will be £2,500 October 1st, Special Live Foal.
Sagamix, who also has many flat winners including numerous Group performers, is excelling with his first National Hunt runners in Britain and Ireland. Willie Mullins has the hugely promising dual Bumper winner Flat Out; Seasonselite, trained by Venetia Williams, has won on her only start; Nicky Henderson's Zazamix won on his debut at Newbury; and Paul Nicholls has the three-year-old recruit from the flat Royal Mix, a winner at Deauville who is slated to make his hurdling debut at Newbury on Friday.
Leading trainers have been quick to support Sagamix's relocation. Paul Nicholls said, 'I’ve already bought a few by Sagamix, and Royal Mix is particularly exciting. They are quality horses, and I wouldn’t hesitate to consider others by the sire.' Nicky Henderson praised Zazamix's 'scope and quality': 'He jumps extremely well and has huge potential.' Paul Webber, who purchased his Sagamix for £28,000, said, 'He's 17 hands, and is a very good-looking, scopey individual. Correct with a good outlook and temperament. He is a chaser in the making but should win over hurdles first. I would certainly try to buy another Sagamix.'
Simon Sweeting, manager of Overbury Stud, said, 'Sagamix is siring tough, sound horses with class, stamina and the natural ability to jump. It's extremely encouraging that so many leading trainers are already investing in his stock, and doing so well with them. He's got a wonderful future as a jumps stallion and is a very welcome addition to the Overbury roster.'
For more information, please contact Simon Sweeting on 07796 174926 or email simon@ovstud.co.uk
16-8-10
Sadly the Hawk wing yearling filly had to put down 24 hours after her operation. She was in alot of pain which the vets couldn't reduce with drugs so they felt it was best to put her out of her misery. Although we are now left with just a very large bill for her care at least I know that everything that could have been done was done.
We are also going to be looking for a new permenant member of staff this autumn as Vikki Chorley is leaving us after 4 years to ride eventers. Vikki was in charge of one of the yards so is a senior member of staff and I expect will be hard to replace.
6-8-10
After reporting some Overbury bred winners last week we are now experiencing the flipside of breeding (or generally looking after livestock).
The yearling out of Flying Finsh - a filly by Hawk Wing - showed signs of colic on monday. She was checked by a vet who gave some pain killer and muscle relaxant. There was no sign of a twisted gut and she settled back to normal very quickly. All was well until wednesday morning when she again showed signs of colic, but this time her heart rate and temperature where raised. She went straight into the vets clinic where an infection in her gut - peritonitis - was confirmed. We had hoped that a heavy dose of antibiotisc might cure the problem but this morning she sickened quite rapidly. The vets advice was then there was no choise other than to operate and hope to find a problem. I have just been told that they have found an abscess on the outside of the gut which will have to be removed. Chance of sucess is rated at less than 50% and the operation is an expensive one. The only good thing is that if she survives there shouldn't be any recurring problems as a result of this.
In the meantime we just have to wait and hope.
(I'm away until the end of next week but will give a follow up on my return).
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