Cool Aza Beel stands at Newhaven for $22,000.
Newhaven Park at Boorowa stands as one of Australia’s most storied thoroughbred nurseries, and for the 2026 breeding season it offers a compelling four-stallion roster firmly anchored in the dominant Savabeel bloodline. Cool Aza Beel, the Group 1-producing son of Savabeel, will stand at $22,000. Dual Group 1 winner Mo’unga, another son of Savabeel, is also priced at $22,000.
Exciting newcomer Cool Archie, the brilliant juvenile by Cool Aza Beel who blazed through the Brisbane carnival, joins the roster at an introductory $16,500. Completing the line-up is the proven and reliable Xtravagant, by Pentire, available at $11,000. All fees include GST.
The history of Newhaven Park stretches back more than a century and is woven into the fabric of Australian racing. The property was originally acquired in the late nineteenth century by Jack Cassidy, a swagman who drew the 1896 Melbourne Cup winner Newhaven in a nationwide sweep.
The £5,000 windfall allowed him to purchase the land, which he named after the champion. In the 1920s the Kelly family took ownership. Four generations of Kellys have since shaped the farm into a powerhouse of breeding excellence. John Kelly Senior, returning from wartime service, purchased his first mare Solex and ignited a lifelong passion that transformed a mixed farming enterprise into a thoroughbred stud of national significance. His vision produced Golden Slipper winners including John’s Hope, Vivarchi, Burst and Prowl. After periods of expansion and a brief public listing, the property returned fully to family control. Today John Kelly Junior, the fourth-generation steward, continues the tradition with the same commitment to quality and integrity that has defined Newhaven Park for decades.
The current roster reflects both that heritage and a clear strategic focus on the Savabeel sire line, one of the most potent forces in Australasian breeding. Cool Aza Beel has already delivered Group 1 success through his son Cool Archie, a horse whose unbeaten two-year-old campaign captured the imagination of the industry. That achievement saw Cool Aza Beel cover his largest book to date and justified the fee increase. His early runners have shown the precocity and class expected from the family, with further black-type performers emerging as the crops mature. Mo’unga, a dual Group 1 winner of the Rosehill Guineas and Winx Stakes, brings elite race-track credentials and has been supported by some of the farm’s best mares. His first weanlings and yearlings have been well received, signalling strong commercial demand. Cool Archie himself represents the next chapter, returning to his birthplace to stand alongside his sire and offering breeders a direct link to proven juvenile brilliance at an accessible price. Xtravagant continues to deliver consistency, operating at approximately 60 per cent winners to runners and producing stakes performers such as the progressive Mal Coupe and high-earning Nadal. His reliability makes him an attractive option for breeders seeking sound, competitive racehorses.
Newhaven Park’s paddocks have long been known for producing durable, high-class thoroughbreds. The rolling country around Boorowa provides ideal conditions for young stock, and the farm’s yearling drafts regularly attract strong competition at major sales. The combination of historic success, modern facilities and a carefully curated stallion roster positions the stud perfectly for the coming season.
With the 2026 breeding season commencing on 1 September, just a month away, time is of the essence. Breeders seeking access to the Savabeel dynasty through Cool Aza Beel, Mo’unga and the exciting Cool Archie, or the consistent value of Xtravagant, are urged to move quickly.
Nominations are already flowing, and the best books fill fast. Newhaven Park at Boorowa offers not only proven bloodlines and competitive fees but the continuity of a family operation that has delivered champions for four generations. For those looking to breed racehorses of genuine quality, this is an opportunity that should not be missed.
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