Sassy Merlot

(New Zealand)

Country

New Zealand

Foal Date

2018-11-01

Sex

mare

Colour

bay

Sire

Burgundy

Dam

Saveadance

Sire of Dam

Savabeel

Prize Money

$170,980

Trainer

M & P Moroney & Gerard

Owner

Ballymore Stables NZ Ltd, M & W Bloomfield, D C & P M Dean, J P Gray, A & J Hayne, D Lean, M N & N McConnell, A H Panther & Savvy Racing Swamp Fox Syndicate (Mgr. Keith McDonald)

About

Sassy Merlot, a 6-year-old bay mare bred in New Zealand, is trained by the Moroney & Gerard team. This talented mare, sired by Burgundy out of Saveadance, has proven herself a capable racer.

With a stakes win and over $170,000 in earnings, Sassy Merlot is considered to be above-average in the racing world. Her most impressive victory came on April 20th, 2024, at Riccarton Park, where she won the $80,000 Open Handicap under jockey Lisa Allpress, defeating Third Decree.

Sassy Merlot has been a profitable investment for bettors, offering a 41% return on investment for those who have consistently backed her throughout her career.