HLEKANI (NZ) is a bay filly by Tivaci, out of the Savabeel mare Savito. Purchased by Hollywood Racing at the 2025 Karaka Sale in New Zealand, he was bred by Chittick Investments (NZ).
Name: HLEKANI (NZ)
Name Meaning: Hlekani is a Southern African name, primarily from Nguni (Zulu, Xhosa) and Tsonga languages, meaning “to laugh,” “smile,” or “source of joy.
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Tivaci (AUS)
Dam: Savito (NZ)
Damsire: Savabeel (AUS)
DOB: 13 September 2020
Breeder: Chittick Investments (NZ) / Account of Waikato Stud Ltd
Pedigree: See Here
Trainer: Spelling
Record: 0-0-0
Pedigree:
The dam SAVITO (Savabeel) was a one-time winner at 1300m. This is her first foal.
The 2nd dam SUAVITO (Thorn Park) was an 8-time winner (4 in succession) over 1200m to 2000m. This included feature victories in the Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, Blamey S., Gr.2, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, MRC Sunrise Cup, Catanach’s Jewellers P.
The sire TIVACI (High Chapparal) achieved 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, and was a Gr.1 winner ATC All Aged S. Sire of 208 rnrs, 107 wnrs, inc. SW Never Been Kissed (ATC Flight S., Gr.1).
UPDATES – Hlekani
January 27th, 2025
PURCHASE – Hollywood Racing purchased 23Savito (Tivaci) at the 2025 Karaka Sale in New Zealand. She will be exported to South Africa. View Lot 271 here.
