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THE BEST OF THE BEST
TRAPEZE ARTIST | WRITTEN BY
ZOUSTAR | NICCONI | STAR WITNESS | YOUR SONG
STRATUM STAR | SUPIDO | OUTREACH
A special moment in our history we will never forget – ZOUSTAR trifecta’s the Coolmore Stud Stakes
A year to be proud of
This racing season has again highlighted the
strength of the Widden sires and sale graduates
from the historic Valley of Champions.
Superstar filly and Widden graduate SUNLIGHT
amassed a cache of Group 1 sprints with
memorable wins in the Newmarket, Coolmore
and William Reid.
Her sire Zoustar, the reigning champion first
season sire, produced the first three home in the
Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes and is the current
Champion Australian 3YO sire – an incredible
achievement from just his first crop.
As my father and grandfather would say, ‘stand
the best by the best’. In that vein I am delighted
to announce the Champion Australian 3YO of
his generation TRAPEZE ARTIST and Champion
Australian 2YO colt WRITTEN BY have retired
to Widden this season, reinforcing our focus on
what has served us so well – pure Australian
speed! They’re the best of their generations –
prodigiously gifted racehorses with the right
profiles to make the transition from champion
racehorse to champion sire.
Trapeze Artist is a phenomenal sprinter. By
champion sire Snitzel, he earned in excess
of $5.5m. His Group 1 wins include a race
record in the $2.5m WFA T.J. Smith Stakes Gr.1
(1200m), a Randwick track record in the $1m
WFA All Aged Stakes Gr.1 (1400m) and another
Randwick track record in the $500k WFA
Canterbury Stakes Gr.1 (1300m). He also won
the $1m Golden Rose Gr.1 (1400m) by almost
five lengths.
In 2018 Trapeze Artist became the Longines’
World’s Highest Rated Sprinter. He is without
question one of the most decorated and best
credentialed horses to retire to stud in years.
Written By is everything the Widden brand has
built itself on. He is the Timeform Champion
2YO and returned a higher rating than the likes
of Estijaab, The Autumn Sun and Sunlight. He
won his first four starts, highlighted by a breath-
taking win in the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes
(1200m) at Caulfield.
Written By is by leading 2YO sire Written Tycoon
and is simply an awesome individual physically
Strong and imposing, with a pedigree that is
completely free of Danehill, he’ll be appealing
to mares of this sireline.
The success of the Widden stallions has been
unrivalled in recent years with the number of
champion first or second season sires that we
have launched, namely Sebring, Northern Meteor
Stratum, Nicconi, Star Witness and Zoustar.
Australian Group 1 speed and precocity are
the dominant pre-requisites in the making of
a champion stallion, as evident in the most
successful and commercial stallions we have
in Australia. I believe the 2019 Widden stallion
roster is a strong reflection of these principles.
Your success is our success. I thank you for your
ongoing support and wish you all the best with
your endeavours in 2019.
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valley of champions
The oldest family owned and run thoroughbred
stud in the world, Widden Stud is unique in every
way and, after more than 150 years in operation
remains at the very forefront of the Australian
bloodstock industry.
Located in the south western corner of the
Hunter Valley, Widden extends across 8,000
acres of spectacular horse country in the Widden
Valley, bordered by the renowned Wollemi World
Heritage National Park.
Widden Stud truly is horse heaven.
The crystal waters of Widden Creek flow through
idyllic expanses of emerald pasture sheltered by
towering majestic sandstone cliffs that capture
every nuance of sunlight from dawn to dusk.
Pristine and tranquil, this unique environment
has been nurtured by the Thompson family as a
sanctuary for thoroughbreds since the 1870’s.
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In Pursuit of Perfection
The modern day Widden Stud is a centre of
thoroughbred excellence, producing a steady
stream of Group 1 winners and champions
such as outstanding filly Sunlight, a first
crop daughter of our champion young
stallion Zoustar.
Bred by Widden in partnership, Sunlight
was sold in the Widden draft at the 2017
Magic Millions Yearling Sale for $300,000
with Katie Thompson retaining a share in
her ownership.
Winner of the 2018 Magic Millions 2YO
Classic and placed in the Golden Slipper
Sunlight has been dazzling at three, racking
up a treble of Group 1 victories in the VRC
Newmarket Handicap, Coolmore Stud
Stakes and MVRC William Reid Stakes.
The undisputed best 3YO sprinter in the
country, Sunlight has earnings topping
$4.3m and lays claim to being the best filly
ever bred in the Widden Valley.
The burgeoning widespread success of her
sire Zoustar is a testament to our stringent
policies on stallion selection, while the
depth of talent on our roster is reflected
in our outstanding yearling sale results
in 2019.
Widden Stud has sold close to $18m worth
of yearlings this year at Magic Millions
Inglis Easter and Inglis Classic. Our drafts
have featured a strong representation from
our elite Group 1 sires Zoustar, Star
Witness, Nicconi and, of course, the late
Sebring.
Moving forward, we are excited to be
launching the stud careers of two exceptional
new Group 1 winners in Trapeze Artist and
Written By – a scenario that has worked
spectacularly well for us in the past with
Sebring and Northern Meteor – both retiring
to Widden in 2009.
Can lightning strike twice … we believe so!
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We at Segenhoe have enjoyed a wonderful
relationship with Widden over the years and
have had not only success in the ring with
Widden stallions but, more importantly, on
the track.
Antony and Katie have assembled a terrific team
around them and our annual high 90% conception
rate with Widden stallions exemplifies how
efficient the team is and everything is handled in
a professional and calm manner (unlike myself!)
They are a credit to the legacy of the Thompson
family and we look forward to many years of
success with our association with this great farm
Peter O’Brien, Segenhoe Stud, NSW
My first dealing with Widden was in 1989 when
we prepared a Tolomeo colt and they sold him
for us. The colt made $280,000 and it was a life
changing result. Widden then offered me a job
and from the day I started, there will always be
Widden blood in my veins.
30 years later and we now have all our mares
board during the season and have been involved
in many of their stallions, including Sebring
Star Witness, Nicconi, Stratum and, their most
recent acquisition, Written By.
There are always issues with bloodstock but
when you are dealing with good, honest people
who are at Widden then the business is easy.
David Toole, Kambula Stud, SA
I find when dealing with Widden they are very
efficient and we have an excellent strike rate
with their stallions. They make appropriate
decisions quickly and it is always easy booking
a mare into Widden. It is a wonderful stud
represented by wonderful people.
Verna Metcalfe, Middlebrook Valley Lodge, NSW
We particularly enjoy dealing with the team at
Widden. The sales staff, administrative support
right through to the team in the stallion barn are
all so generously accommodating. Little things
like providing care and hospitality for our truck
drivers and their rationale and common sense
approach when we are trying to get our mares
covered. It’s why we are proud to continue our
support of the Widden stallions.
Ged and Jan Nolan, Rosari, QLD
I have four or five clients who keep all their stock
at Widden and it’s been a pleasure for me dealing
with them over the years. The professionalism
of care, from foaling through to the sales ring
and back around again with the broodmares is
second to none.
Sheamus Mills, Sheamus Mills Bloodstock, VIC
Our association with Widden stretches back
almost two decades. From the start right through
to today we have been made welcome and
treated as part of the Widden family. Widden’s
record of standing commercially prominent sires
is quite remarkable and we have no hesitation
in supporting their stallions on offer.
Antony and Katie have put together a great team
who are easy and friendly to deal with in all
aspects of our industry.
Ron and Deb Gilbert, Highgrove Stud, QLD
Inspiration to raise the bar
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“Another Group 1 win, another Track Record. He’s a phenomenal sprinter.”Gerald Ryan, Trainer
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SNITZEL x TREPPES by DOMESDAY
Bay / Brown | 2014 | 16.1hh Service fee: $88,000 inc. GST
SMASHED BLACK CAVIAR’S RACE RECORD in the GR.1 T.J. SMITH STAKES
Set new TRACK RECORD in the GR.1 ALL AGED STAKES
Set new TRACK RECORD in the GR.1 CANTERBURY STAKES
Dominant, record winning margin, 4.5 LENGTH WINNER of the GR.1 GOLDEN ROSE
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN 3YO of his generation
GROUP WINNING, GROUP 1 PLACED 2YO
RACE RECORD19–7:1:3 | $5,543,750
FEATURE WINS• ATC T.J. Smith Stakes Gr.1 (WFA),
1200m, Randwick (as a 3YO, eclipsing Black Caviar’s race record, defeating Redzel, In Her Time, English, Le Romain, Brave Smash)
• ATC Canterbury Stakes Gr.1 (WFA), 1300m, Randwick (in track record time)
• ATC All Aged Stakes Gr.1 (WFA), 1400m, Randwick (as a 3YO in track record time)
• ATC The Golden Rose Gr.1 (3YO), 1400m, Rosehill (by 4.5 lengths, a record winning margin for the race)
• ATC Expressway Stakes Gr.2 (WFA), 1200m, Rosehill (as a 3YO)
• CTC Black Opal Stakes Gr.3 (2YO), 1200m, Canberra
SECOND• $12m ATC The EVEREST (WFA), 1200m,
Randwick (to Redzel on unsuitable heavy track)
THIRD• ATC Sires Produce Stakes Gr.1 (2YO),
1400m, Randwick
• ATC Randwick Guineas Gr.1 (3YO), 1600m, Randwick
126 TIMEFORM RATING HIGHEST RATED 3YO
TRAPEZE ARTIST pounces on dual Everest winner Redzel to win the
$2.5m Gr.1 T.J. Smith Stakes, 1200m at Randwick in race record time
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2017/2018 RACING SEASON AUSTRALIAN TIMEFORM RATINGS 3Y0 Timeform Handicaps
RANK HORSE PR TFE
1 TRAPEZE ARTIST
3C Snitzel (AUS) x Treppes (AUS)(Domesday (AUS)) GERALD RYAN
$2,752,600 126
2 Kementari 3C Lonhro (AUS) x Yavanna (AUS)(Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) JAMES CUMMINGS
$1,404,200 125 p
3 Rekindling 3C High Chaparral (IRE) x Sitara (GB)(Salse (USA)) JOSEPH O’BRIEN
$3,927,700 123
4 Grunt 3C O’Reilly (NZ) x Ruqqaya (NZ)(Van Nistelrooy (USA)) MICK PRICE
$728,200 122
Menari 3C Snitzel (AUS) x Isurava (AUS)(General Nediym (AUS)) GERALD RYAN
$299,000 122 p
6 Ace High 3C High Chaparral (IRE) x Come Sunday (AUS)(Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) DAVID PAYNE
$1,770,100 120
D’argento 3C So You Think (NZ) x Fullazz (AUS)(Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) CHRIS WALLER
$585,900 120 +
Levendi 3C Pierro (AUS) x Lipari (AUS)(Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) PETER GELAGOTIS
$1,503,800 120 +
Merchant Navy
3C Fastnet Rock (AUS) x Legally Bay (AUS)(Snippets (AUS)) AARON PURCELL
$1,545,300 120 p
Peaceful State
3C Animal Kingdom (USA) x Weekend Beauty (AUS)(Helissio (FR)) DARREN WEIR
$431,000 120
Pierata 3C Pierro (AUS) x November Flight (AUS)(Flying Spur (AUS)) GREGORY HICKMAN
$1,682,200 120
PEDIGREE1ST DAMTREPPES, by Domesday. Placed at 3. Half-sister to CRAWL, OLD MAN, Step (dam of MARCHING, GAIT). Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner, inc:
TRAPEZE ARTIST (c by Snitzel) 7 wins.
2ND DAMTRAIPSE, by Bletchingly. Winner at 1200m, 2d STC Registered Clubs Association H., 3d STC Marrickville Bowling Club H. Sister to BOARDWALK ANGEL (dam of COOGEE WALK, THE BIG ASK), three-quarter-sister to Special Walk (dam of COUNTRY WALK), half-sister to Angel Baby. Dam of 12 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:
CRAWL (g Dr Grace) 6 wins–1 at 2–to 1500m, A$1,543,420, QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, VRC Debonair S., L, STC Magic Millions Racing Carnival H., Mail Marketing Works H., 2d VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, STC Frederick Clissold S., Gr.3, MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, 3d AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1–twice, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, George Ryder S., Gr.1–twice, VATC Toorak H., Gr.1, Autumn Classic, Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3.
OLD MAN (g Dr Grace) 10 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$541,283, VRC Auckland Racing Club H., L, STC Civic H., L, Balaklava Cup, L, VRC Federation Cup, AJC Blake Pelly H., Adriatic H., 2d VATC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.2, STC Royal Parma S., L, VRC Tauto Welter H.
Step. Winner at 1400m, 2d AJC Mooltan H., 3d AJC Trendwest Resorts H., Gaulus H. Dam of 4 winners–MARCHING (c Commands) 3 wins–2 at 2–from 1100m to 2050m,
£6,716, A$759,375, 32,200Dhs, MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Radio Sport 927 2YO P., 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, STC Ajax S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, Sandown S., Gr.3, VRC Lord Mayor’s Charitable H., York Sportingbet.com S., MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Haydock Spring Trophy, L.
GAIT (g Anabaa) Winner at 2, MRC Debutant S., L.
3RD DAMELEGANT WALK, by Le Cordonnier (GB). Unraced. Sister to CHEYNE WALK, half-sister to JUBILEE WALK, SHARP WALK (dam of CLASSIC WALK). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:
BOARDWALK ANGEL (f Bletchingly) 9 wins–3 at 2–from 1000m to 1600m, A$415,600, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, VRC Linlithgow S., Gr.2, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, MVRC Diamond Jubilee S., L, Merri H., Violoncello H., VATC Windsor H., Caulfield Quality S.H., 3d VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners–COOGEE WALK (f Success Express) Champion sprinter-miler in NZ
in 1997–98. 7 wins–2 at 2–at 1100m, 1200m, NZ$195,850, A$52,000, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, 3d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, AJC Endeavour S., Gr.3.
The Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, released on Thursday in Europe, recognised Champion Australian 3YO Trapeze Artist as the highest rated sprinter in the world after his race-record win in the $2.5m T.J. Smith Stakes Gr.1.”Racing.com, 11/05/2018
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“That was a demolition job Absolutely sensational!
Ron Dufficy, Sky Racing, 23/09/2017, speaking after Trapeze Artist won the Gr.1 Golden Rose by over 4 lengths
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PEDIGREE
SNITZEL 2002
Redoute’s Choice
Danehill
DanzigNorthern Dancer
Pas De Nom
RazyanaHis Majesty
Spring Adieu
Shantha’s Choice
Canny LadBletchingly
Jesmond Lass
Dancing ShowNijinsky
Show Lady
Snippets’ Lass
Snippets
LunchtimeSilly Season
Great Ocassion
Easy DateGrand Chaudiere
Scampering
Snow Finch
Storm BirdNorthern Dancer
South Ocean
A RealgirlIn Reality
Secret Verdict
TREPPES 2007
Domesday
Red Ransom
RobertoHail To Reason
Bramalea
ArabiaDamascus
Christmas Wind
In the Past (GB)
ZafonicGone West
Zaizafon
VictorianaStorm Bird
Monroe
Traipse
Bletchingly
BiscayStar Kingdom
Magic Symbol
CoogeeRelic
Last Judgement
Elegant Walk
Le CordonnierSaint Crespin
Selindra
Fairy WalkMinor Portion
Lilting
Champion Widden sire Bletchingly has forged an undeniable influence in the pedigrees of many of our modern day Group 1 sprinters, particularly via the likes of Champion sires Redoute’s Choice and I Am Invincible.
Interestingly, Trapeze Artist shares a very similar Bletchingly duplication to that of up and coming sire Brazen Beau.”Antony Thompson
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Champion 2yo colts have an incredible record at stud. From Luskin Star to Canny Lad and more recently Sebring and Pierro. In fact, Written By’s pedigree even features champion 2yo colts and successful sires Rory’s Jester, Marscay and Vain.”Neville Begg, Hall Of Fame Trainer and Owner of Written By
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WRITTEN TYCOON x YAU CHIN by TOBOUGG
Chestnut | 2015 | 16.05hh Service fee: $24,750 inc. GST
Dominant GR.1 WINNING 2YO of the BLUE DIAMOND STAKES
By one of Australia’s most noted sources of speed and precocity – WRITTEN TYCOON
FIRST COLT HOME in the GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES GR.1
A STRONG, MUSCULAR, PHYSICALLY IMPOSING individual
TIMEFORM rated the clear standout CHAMPION 2YO OF HIS GENERATION
A perfect outcross opportunity – COMPLETELY FREE OF DANEHILL
RACE RECORD11–6:1:0 | $1,808,700
FEATURE WINS• $1.5m MRC Blue Diamond Stakes
Gr.1, 1200m, Caulfield (by over 2.5 lengths)
• ATC Pago Pago Stakes Gr.3, 1200m, Rosehill
• MRC Blue Diamond Prelude Gr.3, 1100m, Caulfield
• MRC Blue Sapphire Stakes Gr.3, 1200m, Caulfield
SECOND• MRC W.J Adams Stakes (L), 1000m,
Caulfield
FOURTH• $3.5m ATC Golden Slipper Stakes
Gr.1. 1200m, Rosehill (beaten 1.6l; the first colt home)
• $1m VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes Gr.1. 1200m, Flemington (beaten 1.2l)
120 TIMEFORM RATING HIGHEST RATED 2YO)
AUSTRALIAN TIMEFORM RATINGS FOR THE 2017/2018 RACING SEASON2YO Timeform Handicaps
RANK HORSE PR TFE
1 WRITTEN BY
2C Written Tycoon (AUS) x Yau Chin (AUS) (Tobougg (IRE)) GRAHAME BEGG
$1,360,000 120
2 Estijaab 2F Snitzel (AUS) x Response (AUS) (Charge Forward (AUS)) MICHAEL and WAYNE and JOHN HAWKES
$2,271,000 118
3 Oohood 2F I Am Invincible (AUS) x Bella Sunday (AUS) (Sunday Silence (USA)) TONY MCEVOY
$996,100 117
4 Sandbar 2C Snitzel (AUS) x Tallow (AUS) (Street Cry (IRE)) BRAD WIDDUP
$177,800 116 ?
5 Sunlight 2F Zoustar (AUS) x Solar Charged (AUS) (Charge Forward (AUS)) TONY MCEVOY
$1,856,400 116 +
6 Performer 2C Exceed And Excel (AUS) x Gavroche (AUS) (Snippets (AUS)) CHRIS WALLER
$169,500 115
7 Bondi 2C Snitzel (AUS) x Bondi Blonde (AUS) (Red Ransom (USA)) P. and P. SNOWDEN
$204,500 114
8 Aylmerton 2C Siyouni (FR) x Aloona (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) JEAN DUBOIS
$242,600 113 +
Ef Troop 2G Spirit Of Boom (AUS) x Limealicious (AUS) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) TONY GOLLAN
$250,600 13
Outrageous 2C All Too Hard (AUS) x Fit And Ready (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA)) MICHAEL and WAYNE and JOHN HAWKES
$147,900 113
The Autumn Sun
2C Redoute’s Choice (AUS) x Azmiyna (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) CHRIS WALLER
$446,800 113 +
THE CHAMPION 2YO OF HIS GENERATION
Written By went into the Blue Diamond as one of a number of closely-matched challengers and came out a clear-cut champ - a strong horse relishing a strongly-run contest.
In 37 Blue Diamonds run since 1982 only six winners have won by a margin wider than Written By’s 2.5 lengths.”Timeform, 27/02/2018
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PEDIGREE1ST DAMYAU CHIN, by Tobougg (Ire). Winner at 1200m, 2d AJC La Perouse H., Rose Bay H., STC Boat and Trailer Show H., 3d AJC Collimore Park H., STC Mobi Fridge Hire H. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:
WRITTEN BY (c by Written Tycoon) 6 wins. See below.Take a Selfie (f by Time Thief) Winner at 1200m, 3d MRC (Mornington)
Big Screen Company H.Il Divo (g by Dalakhani (Ire)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1900m in 2017–18.Turn Again (g by Spinning World (USA)) Winner at 1400m.
2ND DAMTILLA’S DAUGHTER, by Umatilla (NZ). Winner at 1050m. Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:
Dubling. Winner at 1300m, 2d BRC Visit Brisbane P.Yau Chin. Winner. See above.
3RD DAMDILEMMA, by Rory’s Jester. Unraced. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:
Cracker. 2 wins–1 at 2–at 900m, 1150m, Counties RC Home of Motor Racing 2YO H., 2d Matamata RC Rich Hill Stud H., CJC Inglewood Stud Selling at Karaka Select H., Otago RC Aakland H., 3d WRC Wellfield Lodge H., 4th Matamata Breeders’ S., Gr.2, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.
What a Dilemma. Winner at 1400m, 2d Avondale JC Magic Ring Newmarket Lodge Juvenile H.
4TH DAMMORAL, by Godswalk (USA). 3 wins–1 at 2–to 1400m, 2d SAJC Dulcify H., Legacy Torch H., 3d SAJC Eremophilia H., Far Away Places H. Half-sister to PINS, NIPS, GAMESMAN, ROTHKO. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:
Scottish Laird. 7 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$81,350, AJC Poplar H., Sadlier H., 3d STC Spring Racing H., Jeff Pendlebury Bookmaker H.
Shot in the Dark. 2 wins at 1400m, 1900m, STC Five Dock H., 2d AJC DD Glasgow H.
Chloella. 6 wins at 1050m, 1500m. Dam of 3 winners:Nuke Time – Noble Choice (H.K.). Winner at 2, ARC Deutz Fashions in
the Field 2YO H., 2d HKJC ATV News H., Amethyst H., Nam Chung River H., 3d Avondale JC Frank Sing Barristers and Solicitors 2YO H.
5TH DAMNO FINER, by Kaoru Star. Winner at 2. Sister to MARCEAU, ZASU, JOY LOVE, Marjie’s Boy, three-quarter-sister to AUREALIS, half-sister to RUNYON, Gambola (dam of SIMPLE TASTES). Dam of 11 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:
PINS (c Snippets) 7 wins–1 at 2–from 1100m to 2000m, A$1,733,895, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, VATC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, Zeditave S., L, STC Amber Kennedy Memorial P., 2d VRC Debonair S., L, NSW Tatt’s RC Ming Dynasty H., L, STC Night Racing 2YO H., 4th Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3. Champion sire.
Drew Barrier 18 of 20, started favourite, sat three wide no cover and won by over 2.5 lengths. He’s put an exclamation mark on who is the best 2yo colt in Australia!”Matt Hill, Race Caller, Racing.com 24/02/2018, after Written By won the $1.5m Blue Diamond Stakes Gr.1
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PEDIGREE
WRITTEN TYCOON 2002
Iglesia
Last Tycoon
Try My BestNorthern Dancer Nearctic
Natalma
Sex Appeal BuckpasserBest In Show
Mill PrincessMill Reef Never Bend
Milan Mill
Irish Lass SayajiraoScollata
Yodells
MarscayBiscay Star Kingdom
Magic Symbol
Heart Of Market To MarketAcchroche Couer
Yodellig LadyParis Review Noholme
Pride Of Paris
Alpine Pass Bogan RoadHoneysuckle
Party Miss
Kenmare
KalamounZeddann Grey Sovereign
Vareta
Khairunissa Prince BioPalariva
Belle Of IrelandMilesian My Babu
Oatflake
Belle Of The Ball NearulaGeifang Belle
Miss Entertainer
VainWilkes Court Martial
Sans Tares
Elated OrgoglioRarcamba
VivezaBetter Boy My Babu
Better So
Emerald Fire SummertimeTiffany
YAU CHIN 2005
Tobougg
Barathea
Sadler's WellsNorthern Dancer Nearctic
Natalma
Fairy Bridge Bold ReasonSpecial
BrocadeHabitat Sir Gaylord
Little Hut
Canton Silk RunnymedeCloud Lamp
Lacovia
Majestic LightMajest Prince Raise A Native
Gay Hostess
Irradiate RibotHigh Voltage
Hope For AllSecretariat Bold Ruler
Somethingroyal
Hopespringseternal BuckpasserRose Bower
Tilla's Daughter
Umatilla
MiswakiMr Prospector Raise A Native
Gold Digger
Hopespringseternal BuckpasserRose Bower
Dancing ShowNiijinsky Northern Dancer
Flaming Page
Show Lady Sir IvorBest In Show
Dilemma
Rory's JesterCrown Jester Baguette
Anjudy
Rory's Rocket Roan RocketCantadora
MoralGod's Walk Dancer's Image
Kate's Intent
No Finer Kaoru StarHumour
Best In Show’s presence in pedigrees as the ancestress of sires such as Redoute’s Choice, El Gran Senor, Al Maher, Domesday, Masterclass, Manhattan Rain, Hurricane Sky and Rubick speaks volumes for her influence.
Written By, who is free of Danzig and his son Danehill, looks a great mating for mares carrying more Best In Show via the above stallions, giving him a vast choice of broodmares carrying this line alone.”Jane Henning, Pedigree Dynamics
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THE OPPORTUNITYLifetime Breeding Right
Champion 2YO WRITTEN BY will retire to Widden this season at a fee of $24,750 + GST.
Owners Neville Begg and Widden Stud are offering breeders the opportunity to secure a Lifetime Breeding Right in Written By.
40 LIFETIME BREEDING RIGHTS are being made available for breeders.
The sale of Lifetime Breeding Rights is on the following basis:
• Initial upfront payment of $50,000 + GST in Year 1 (June 2019) entitles breeder to 2 live foals in Written By’s first season.
• Second payment of $40,000 + GST in Year 2 (June 2020) entitles breeder to 2 live foals in Written By’s second season.
• Final payment of $30,000 + GST in Year 3 (June 2021) entitles breeder to 2 live foals in Written By’s third season.
• In 2022 your Lifetime Breeding Right will be activated.
Each Lifetime Breeding Right will entitle the owner to 1 free nomination each Southern Hemisphere season.
With a Lifetime Breeding Right there are no advertising, syndicate costs or compliance fees for the owner of the Breeding Right.
There is no first season infertility insurance costs, however mortality insurance can be taken out.
TOTAL COST AND ENTITLEMENT: $120,000 + GST for 6 live foals (valued at $135,000 + GST) and breeder receives a Lifetime Nomination in Written By.
“He’s a weapon. Clearly the fastest colt we’ve had. The splits
he can sustain at high pressure make him a rare animal.”
Grahame Begg, Trainer
“On what he has achieved so early in his career he is one
of, if not the most exciting young sires
in the world.”Sheik Fahad Al Thani, Qatar Bloodstock
NORTHERN METEOR x ZOUZOU by REDOUTE’S CHOICE
Bay | 2010 | 16.1hh Service fee: $154,000 inc. GST
REIGNING CHAMPION 1ST SEASON SIRE and current Australian #1 sire of 3YO’s
SIRED PHENOMENAL GR.1 TRIFECTA in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington
Averaged OVER $325,000 at INGLIS EASTER
SIRE of superstar SUNLIGHT, unbeaten ZOUSTYLE and Gr.1 colts ZOUSAN and LEAN MEAN MACHINE
ONLY HORSE TO WIN the Gr.1 Golden Rose / Coolmore Stakes double
ZOUSTAR From his first crop – Australia’s Leading 3YO Sire!
NORTHERN METEOR 2005
Encosta de LagoFairy King Northern Dancer
Shoal Creek Star Way (GB)
ExplosiveFappiano Mr Prospector
Scuff Forli
ZOUZOU 2001
Redoute’s ChoiceDanehill Danzig
Shantha’s Choice Canny Lad
Meteor MistStar Shower Star of Heaven
Sunbuster Blockbuster
RACE RECORDFEATURE WINS• VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes Gr.1, 1200m, Flemington (by 2 lengths)
• ATC Golden Rose Gr.1, 1400m, Rosehill (defeating Dissident)
• BRC Sires Produce Stakes Gr.2, 1350m, Doomben
• ATC Roman Consul Stakes Gr.2, 1200m, Randwick (by 4.3 lengths)
SECOND• BRC J.J. Atkins Stakes Gr.1, 1600m, Eagle Farm
The only other stallion that I can recall ever seeing that would stamp his stock with the same quality, movement and class was Danehill. We absolutely love this young stallion. He’s fertile, he’s dominant and most importantly his progeny appear to be outstanding racehorses.”Peter O’Brien, Segenhoe Stud
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An historic first crop trifecta for Zoustar in the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes with a sensational win for SUNLIGHT, the lone filly in the field, over ZOUSAIN and LEAN MEAN MACHINE
SUN CITY winning the Gr.3 B.J. McLachlan Stakes as a 2YO this season
SIRE RECORD2 crops – 123 runners – 66 winners – 8 Stakes winners 15 Stakes horses – over $10 million earnings (Arion 13/05/2019)
Progeny include:SUNLIGHT (15f, Charge Forward, Danehill). 10 wins from 900m to 1200m, A$4,378,950, 1st VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic (R), L, 2nd SAJC Lightning S., L, 3rd ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.
ZOUSAIN (15c, Elnadim, Mujadil). 2 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$737,140, 1st BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Tab.com.au Maiden 2YO P., 2nd ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, BRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3.
LEAN MEAN MACHINE (15c, Falvelon, Prince Salieri). 3 wins from 1000m to 1350m, A$456,544, 1st BRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, ATC 2YO H., 3rd VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, Gr.3.
CHARGE (15c, General Nediym, Danehill). 2 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$212,635, 1st MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, ATC H., 2nd ATC Rosebud H., L, 3rd ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3.
SUN CITY (16c, Flying Spur, Canny Lad). Winner at 1200m, A$162,100, 1st BRC BJ McLachlan S., Gr.3, 2nd VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, BRC Phelan Ready S., L.
TOP KNIGHT (15g, Charnwood Forest, Black Zephyr). 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$460,602, 1st Singapore TC Singapore 3YO Classic, L, 2nd Singapore TC Singapore 3YO Sprint, L.
PERSUADER (15f, Fastnet Rock, Distorted Humor). 2 wins at 1400m, A$120,070, 1st MRC Twilight Glow S., L, 3rd MRC Redoute’s Choice S., L.
ZOUSTYLE (15g, Anabaa, Acatenango). 5 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$243,200, 1st BRC Gold Edition P., L, SCTC Aquarius Refrigeration and Aircon 2YO H., BRC Limoso R2G P., BRC P.
Madam Rouge (15f, Al Maher, Nine Carat). 2 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$178,365, 1st ATC 2YO H., 2nd ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, VRC Jim Beam Black S., L, Scone RC Denise’s Joy S., L.
Zoubo (15f, Testa Rossa, Sovereign Red). 2 wins at 1200m, A$105,400, 1st MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., 3rd MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2.
Mizzy (15f, Magnus, Serheed). Winner at 1250m, A$252,580, 1st ATC P., 2nd ATC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, ATC 2YO Fillies’ Maiden P., 4th ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, ATC Surround S., Gr.1.
Quattro Katie (15f, Zeditave, Danehill). Winner at 1200m, A$17,617, 3rd CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.
Barcali (16c, Fastnet Rock, Grand Lodge). Winner at 1200m, A$40,225, 3rd SAJC Sires’ Produce., Gr.3.
Sisstar (16f, Charge Forward, Danehill). Placed, A$39,750, 3rd SAJC Dequetteville S., L, 4th VRC Ottawa S., Gr.3.
Shih Tzou (16f, Rory’s Jester, Hit it Benny). Placed, A$15,400, 3rd MRC Blue Diamond Prev (f), Gr.3.
THE NEW ‘KING’ ON THE BLOCK!Leading Australian 3YO Sires for 2018–19 Season
RANK STALLION CODE YOF–TO STUD RNRS WNRs SWins EARNINGS BEST PERFORMER
1 ZOUSTAR (AUS) 2010–2014 78 50 5(9) $5,642,650 Sunlight – 2,196,500
2 Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996–2000 60 33 2(6) $4,639,355 The Autumn Sun – 2,997,150
3 I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004–2010 96 49 5(5) $4,304,375 Fiesta – 875,800
4 Snitzel (AUS) 2002–2006 106 61 2(2) $3,734,725 Bondi – 437,300
5 Sebring (AUS) 2005–2009 80 36 4(8) $3,584,250 Amphitrite – 738,800
6 Spirit of Boom (AUS) 2007–2014 78 35 2(3) $3,575,875 Boomsara – 1,347,000
7 Needs Further (AUS) 200–2013 37 11 1(4) $3,496,868 Mystic Journey – 3,153,975
8 Pierro (AUS) 2009–2013 100 43 3(7) $3,475,175 Arcadia Queen – 1,093,435
9 O'Reilly (NZ) 1993–1997 23 12 1(3) $2,550,435 Brutal – 2,234,650
10 Not a Single Doubt (AUS) 2001–2005 52 24 3(3) $2,531,465 Classique Legend – 773,500
Zoustar x SHAKEIRA colt; pinhooked by Redwall Bloodstock and purchased by Spendthrift for $900,000
Zoustar x MADAMESTA colt; bred by Steven Pitts and sold for $1,000,000 to Orbis Bloodstock
Zoustar x ACOUPLAMAS colt; bred by Bowcock Bloodstock and purchased by Yulong Investments for $1,075,000
From the moment I inspected him he just looked the part. Zoustar is shaping up to be a world class stallion, so we’re thrilled.”Sam Fairgray, Yulong Investments
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I think this stallion is potentially the best we’ve had in a decade. I wish we had a stable full of them.”Tony McEvoy, Trainer
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BIANCONI (USA) x NICOLA LASS by SCENIC
Bay | 2005 | 16.1hh Service fee: $38,500 inc. GST
One of Australia’s most POPULAR and PATRONISED stallions
SIRE of this season’s Gr.1 winning sprint-sensation NATURE STRIP
SIRE of this season’s Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up LANKAN STAR
YEARLINGS in 2019 have sold for up to $420,000
Boasting superb career WINNERS / RUNNERS STRIKE-RATE of over 70%
CHAMPION AUSTRALIAN 3YO SPRINTER; winner of Lightning Stakes Gr.1 (1000m) and Galaxy Gr.1 (1100m)
NICCONI Sire of Australia’s fastest sprinter, Gr.1 winner NATURE STRIP
BIANCONI (USA) 1995
DanzigNorthern Dancer Nearctic
Pas de Nom Admiral’s Voyage
Fall AspenPretense Endeavour II
Change Water Swaps
NICOLA LASS 1995
ScenicSadler’s Wells Northern Dancer
Idyllic Foolish Pleasure
Dubai LassBletchingly Biscay
Frivolous Lass In The Purple
RACE RECORDFEATURE WINS• VRC Lightning Stakes Gr.1, 1000m, Flemington
• AJC The Galaxy Gr.1, 1100m, Randwick
• MVRC McEwan Stakes Gr.3, 1000m, Moonee Valley
• MRC Manfred Stakes L, 1400m, Caulfield
• MRC Fairfax 2YO Handicap, 1000m, Sandown
It’s become difficult to buy a Nicconi yearling now given the demand and popularity his progeny have with trainers and the broader buying bench. He is certainly a stallion we will be advising to support and send mares to as we see him on an upward trajectory. His numbers coming through and the stables they’re finding themselves in reflect this.”Andrew Williams Bloodstock
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Nicconi’s brilliant sprinter NATURE STRIP, adds the Gr.1 Galaxy, 1100m, to his already impressive resume
Bred by Robert Stapleford, this colt from BEDIZENED sold to Sweetbriar Equine for $420,000 at Magic Millions 2019 – a sales ring
record for Nicconi – and will be trained by Peter and Paul Snowden
Nature Strip would be one of the fastest horses in the world at the moment over 1000m.”Vince Accardi, Form Analyst
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Impressive Hayes-Dabernig trained 2YO LANKAN STAR second in the $1.5m Blue Diamond Stakes Gr.1, 1200m
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SIRE RECORD6 crops – 386 runners – 280 winners – 17 Stakes winners over $29 million earnings (Arion 12/04/2019))
Leading Progeny:
NATURE STRIP (14g, Desert Sun, Pre Emptive Strike). 10 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$1,232,085, 1st ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, MVRC McEwen S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC AR Creswick S., L.
FAATINAH (12g, Danehill, Bellypha). 7 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$1,058,713, 1st SAJC Euclase S., Gr.2, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, 2nd MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2.
SIRCCCONI (14g, Viking Ruler, Pompeii Court). 3 wins at 1400m, A$407,750, 1st VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, MRC Ladbrokes National Jockey Trust H., 3rd VRC Emirates Airline H., L, MRC Weekend Hussler H., L, VRC Poseidon S., L, 4th ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1.
NICOSCENE (11c, Snippets, Citidancer). 4 wins at 1200m, A$373,130, 1st SAJC William Hill S., Gr.2, MVRC Jeep P., MVRC Slickpix 2YO H., MVRC Aim for the Stars H., 3rd MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3.
CHILL PARTY (11g, Turtle Island, Stage Door Johnny). 4 wins from 1469m to 2040m, A$201,075, 1st MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, MVRC City Jeep Compass H., 2nd VRC TCL S., L.
TIME AWAITS (14f, Danzero, Chanteclair). 3 wins from 1000m to 1400m, A$281,535, 1st SAJC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.3, SAJC Cinderella S., L, 2nd MRC Chairman’s S., Gr.3, SAJC Breeders’ S., Gr.3.
CONCEALER (13f, Tale of the Cat, Zabeel). 2 wins from 1000m to 1100m, A$255,650, 1st VRC Emirates Airline P., Gr.3, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, 2nd MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2.
NICCANOVA (13g, Snippetson, Danehill). 7 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$430,100, 1st BRC Fred Best Classic, Gr.3, Qld Tatt’s RC Recognition S., L, 3rd BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2.
HEAR THE CHANT (13f, More Than Ready, Zabeel). 5 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$382,350, 1st MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Baden Racing Trophy, 2nd MRC Twilight Glow S., L.
TONY NICCONI (15g, Elusive Quality, Alydar). 2 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$207,750, 1st MRC Vain S., Gr.3, MRC Keno Let’s Play 2YO H., 3rd MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3.
STATE SOLICITOR (12g, Metal Storm, Fimiston). 9 wins from 1100m to 1300m, A$450,900, 1st WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, WATC Jockeys Trust 6/8 H., WATC Les Caporn 70th Birthday H.
CAIPIRINHA (13f, Starcraft, Canny Lad). 5 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$430,300, 1st WATC Belgravia S., L, WATC Placid Ark S., L, Miss Andretti S., L, 2nd WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3.
AYERS ROCK (12g, Thunder Gulch, Take Your Partner). 4 wins from 1800m to 2060m, A$248,015, 1st VRC UCI S., L, 3rd MVRC Schweppes Stayers Series H.
EXCLUSIVE LASS (11f, Zabeel, Centaine). 3 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$189,200, 1st Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L, MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 3rd MRC How Now S., Gr.3.
QUATRONIC (12g, County, Oenjay Star). 7 wins from 1000m to 1206m, A$277,875, 1st Scone RC Ortensia S., L, BRC Dianne Cohen 3YO H., BRC Optus Business Centre H.
LOVED UP (11f, Dehere, No Mercy). 6 wins from 1050m to 1400m, A$510,740, 1st Scone RC Inglis Guineas (R), L, Albury RC Albury Guineas.
IT’S BEEN A BATTLE (13f, Dehere, Danehill). 5 wins from 1200m to 1206m, A$139,485, 1st SAJC Matrice S., L, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H.
Nieta (12f, Spartacus, Prego). 6 wins from 1000m to 1100m, A$336,200, 1st ATC Geohex H., 2nd ATC Starlight S., L, 3rd ATC Shorts H., Gr.2, NSW Concorde S., Gr.3, MRC Alinghi S., L.
Shokora (14f, More Than Ready, Danehill). 3 wins from 1235m to 1600m, A$190,390, 1st MVRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., 2nd VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, 3rd VRC Vanity S., Gr.3.
Lankan Star (16f, Stratum, Sadler’s Wells). Winner at 1000m, A$407,000, 1st MVRC Happy Birthday Pat Egan Maiden 2YO P., 2nd MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC Ottawa S., Gr.3.
A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME?A comparison with leading sire Written Tycoon after their
first six seasons at stud
NICCONI (2018 Fee: $24,750)
WRITTEN TYCOON (2018 Fee: $110,000)
1 August 2013 – 26 March 2019
1 August 2010 – 26 March 2016
Runners 380 343
Winners 280 236
Winner/Runner % 73.70% 68.80%
2YO Winners 42 32
Stakes Winners 17 15
Stakes Placed 12 12
Total Stakes Horses 29 27
Gr.1 Winners 1 1
Prizemoney $29 million $25 million
The sister to LANKAN STAR was purchased for $300,000 by Star Thoroughbreds at
this year’s Inglis Premier Sale
STARCRAFT (NZ) x LEONE CHIARA by LION HUNTER
Chestnut | 2007 | 16.0hh Service fee: $27,500 inc. GST
PROVEN Gr.1 winning SIRE
INCREDIBLY VERSATILE; 2YO’s, 3YO’s and older horses with Stakes winners from 1100m to 2400m
SIRE of Flight Stakes Gr.1 / Thousand Guineas Gr.1 winner GLOBAL GLAMOUR
SIRE of explosive, multiple Gr.1 sprinting 3YO colt STAR TURN
SIRE of exciting colt GRAFF, a Group winner and Gr.1 placed
STAR WITNESS Winner of over $1.36 million – Champion 2YO colt 2009/2010 – Champion 3YO colt 2010/2011
STARCRAFT (NZ) 2000
Soviet StarNureyev Northern Dancer
Veruschka Venture
Flying FlooziePompeii Court Tell
Lucky Heiress Battle-Waggon
LEONE CHIARA 1999
Lion HunterDanehill Danzig
Pure Of Heart Godswalk
ChiaraLast Tycoon Try My Best
Etoile d’Or Diplomatic Star
RACE RECORDFEATURE WINS• MRC Blue Diamond Stakes Gr.1, 1200m, Caulfield
• VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes Gr.1, 1200m, Flemington
• VRC Talindert Stakes L, 1100m, Flemington
SECOND• UK King’s Stand Stakes WFA Gr.1, 1000m, Royal Ascot
• VRC Patinack Classic WFA Gr.1, 1200m, Flemington (to Black Caviar)
THIRD• UK Golden Jubilee Stakes WFA Gr.1, 1200m, Royal Ascot
I’ve always had great belief in Star Witness. He produces types that fit exactly what I’m looking for - quality, athleticism and maturity. It’s no surprise he’s become such a success.”Alan Bell, purchaser and owner of superstar STAR TURN, 2YO Stakes performer EDEN ROC and the exciting, Group winning colt GRAFF
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Explosive sprinter and WFA Group winning 3YO STAR TURN
Dual Gr.1 winning filly GLOBAL GLAMOUR
SIRE RECORD4 crops – 394 runners – 235 winners – 15 Stakes winners – 30 Stakes horses over $25.5 million earnings (Arion 18/04/2019)
Progeny include:GLOBAL GLAMOUR (13f, Testa Rossa, Success Express). 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,561,400, 1st MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 2nd ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, GCTC Magic Millions Guineas (R), L.
STAR TURN (13c, Made of Gold, Pre Emptive Strike). 3 wins at 1100m, A$877,300, 1st MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, ATC Pierro 2YO P., 2nd ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3rd VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, ATC Antler Luggage Kirkham 2YO P.
MELLA MARIA (12f, Keep the Faith, Danehill). 3 wins from 1000m to 1450m, A$45,227, 1st Turffontein Johannesburg Spring Fillies & Mares Challenge, Gr.2, 2nd Turffontein Starling S., Gr.3, 3rd Turffontein Pretty Polly S., Gr.3, Vaal TC Book a Table Graduation P.
FUHRYK (13f, Langfuhr, At Talaq). 6 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$759,785, 1st SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, MRC Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3, MRC Alinghi S., L, MVRC VOBIS Gold Carat, MVRC CRT Whites Rural H., 2nd WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, SAJC Euclase S., Gr.2, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3.
GRAFF (15c, Keep the Faith, Devaraja). 3 wins from 1100m to 1300m, A$1,042,860, 1st ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Clarendon 2YO S., ATC Sledmere Stud Maiden 2YO H., 2nd ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, 3rd ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1.
CROWN MISTRESS (14f, Kahal, Kilconnel). 3 wins from 1000m to 1100m, A$256,650, 1st MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Winter Lodge H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., 2nd MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H., 4th MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3.
STELLAR COLLISION (12g, More Than Ready, Green Desert). 10 wins from 975m to 1250m, A$595,900, 1st MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L, MRC Christmas S., L, MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 2nd Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, SAJC Matrice S., L, 3rd MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, VRC Goodwood Racecourse Trophy H., L.
OUR CROWN MISTRESS (14f, Fastnet Rock, Marscay). 5 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$291,000, 1st VRC Lexus Hybrid P., L, BRC Just Now H., L, MRC Resimax P., 3rd MRC Cape Grim Beef Steaks S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, BRC Nudgee S., L.
WELL SPRUNG (12g, Grand Slam, Lord at War). 3 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$305,765, 1st MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, VRC Singapore Turf Club Trophy H., 2nd MRC Testa Rossa S., L, 3rd Warrnambool RC Wangoom H., L, MVRC Abell S., L, MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L.
MAGIC ALIBI (12f, Magic Albert, Distinctly North). 5 wins from 1100m to 1350m, A$474,885, 1st Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, ATC TAB H., ATC More Than Just Winning H., 3rd ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions Fillies & Mares P., ATC Roadwork Solutions H., ATC TAB H., 4th ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Gosford Guineas, L.
PEARL STAR (12f, Fastnet Rock, Desert Prince). Winner at 1050m, A$86,260, 1st SAJC Dequetteville S., L, 3rd MRC Redoute’s Choice S., L, SAJC Cinderella S., L.
THE BARRISTER - HIGH VOLATILITY (H.K.) (12g, Desert Sun, Pre Emptive Strike). 5 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$964,530, 1st ATC Fernhill H., L, MRC (Mornington) Martin Collins Fibretrack Sires’ 2YO P., HKJC Jardine H., HKJC Percival H., HKJC Kam Shan H.
LYCURGUS (13g, Testa Rossa, End Sweep). 6 wins from 1100m to 2520m, A$437,465, 1st MRC Galilee Series Final H., L, VRC High Country H., MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H.
LORD BALMORAL (13c, Zabeel, Sheikh Albadou). 4 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$36,347, 1st Kenilworth Sophomore Sprint H., L, Greyville Blomeyers Electrical H.
COSMIC ALERT (15f, Rock of Gibraltar, Made of Gold). 3 wins from 1400m to 1708m, A$102,575, 1st SAJC Laelia S., L, SAJC Schweppes H., 2nd SAJC Guinness St Pats Day H.
GRAFF EARNS HIGH PRAISERAY THOMAS, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, 25/08/2018
“He’s the best colt I’ve had anything to do with – a really exciting horse.’’
This was trainer Kris Lees initial comment after talented Graff returned with a brilliant win in the Gr.3 $150,000 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Lees, the champion Newcastle trainer, isn’t prone to hyperbole which makes his opinion of Graff even more noteworthy.
FASTNET ROCK x ZEMBU by FUJI KISEKI
Bay | 2009 | 16.2hh Service fee: $13,750 inc. GST
A LEADING SIRE-SON of champion FASTNET ROCK
DOMINANT GR.1 WINNING 3YO from an outstanding European family
SIRE of the impressive 3YO and Group winner GEM SONG
A TRULY MAGNIFICENT INDIVIDUAL who has genuinely stamped his stock
The most dominant Gr.1 winning son of FASTNET ROCK, SIRE OF 36 INDIVIDUAL GR.1 WINNERS
YOUR SONG Gr.1 WFA winner over 1200m
FASTNET ROCK 2001
DanehillDanzig Northern Dancer
Razyana His Majesty
Picadilly CircusRoyal Academy Nijinsky
Gatana Marauding
ZEMBU 1999
Fuji KisekiSunday Silence Halo
Millracer Le Fabuleux
WaniceMr Prospector Raise A Native
Jood Nijinsky
RACE RECORDFEATURE WINS• BTC Cup (WFA) Gr.1, 1200m, Eagle Farm (by 5 lengths defeating Sea Siren, Rain Affair, Buffering etc.)
• ATC 2YO Hcp, 1300m, Warwick Farm
• ATC 2YO Hcp, 1400m, Rosehill
SECOND• ATC Run To The Rose Gr.3, 1200m, Rosehill (to Pierro, defeating Epaulette and All Too Hard)
THIRD• ATC Roman Consul Stakes Gr.2, 1200m, Randwick
An Australian Champion First Season Sire by Individual Winners and Stakes Performers
Dual Group 1 winning filly EGG TART
SIRE RECORD3 crops – 149 runners – 91 winners – 3 Stakes winners – 7 Stakes performers over $6.7 million earnings (Arion 17/04/2019)
Progeny include:GEM SONG (15c, Peintre Celebre, Yeats). 5 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$408,295, 1st ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, ATC TAB Rewards 2YO H., ATC Cabra-Vale Diggers H., ATC Pride of Dubai at Coolmore Maiden 2YO P., 2nd ATC Dulcify H., L, 3rd BRC Members’ H., L, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 4th ATC South Pacific Classic, L.
BRAVE SONG (14g, Dr Fong, Zephyr Zip). 5 wins from 1100m to 1250m, A$344,470, 1st MRC Village S., L, VRC TAB/ATA Trainers’ Trust H., ATC Theraces H., ATC Turf Club H., ATC Ascot Restaurant 2YO Maiden H., 3rd VRC Aurie’s Star H., Gr.3, ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, MRC Regal Roller S., L, 4th MRC Testa Rossa S., L.
SPLIT LIP (14f, Blevic, Mustin Lake). 3 wins from 1000m to 1100m, A$260,130, 1st SAJC Dequetteville S., L, SAJC Bradley Painting H., SAJC James Boag’s Premium 2YO Maiden P., 2nd SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, Geelong RC Shojun Concrete S., L, VRC Cap d’Antibes S., L, 3rd SAJC Adelaide Festival of Racing H., 4th MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3.
Memento (14f, Success Express, Haulpak). 2 wins from 1100m to 1200m, A$101,475, 1st ATC Tab.com.au Maiden H., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 2nd ATC Hyland Race Colours Maiden 2YO P., ATC So You Think at Coolmore Maiden 2YO H., 3rd ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3.
Soundcheck (14g, Real Jester, Magic of Money). Winner at 1000m, A$46,690, 1st WATC Wireline Services Group H., 3rd WATC Supremacy S., L, WATC Kalgoorlie-Boulder 125yrs H., 4th WATC Perth S., L.
The Tenor (15g, General Nediym, Reprimand). 2 wins from 900m to 1000m, A$76,420, 3rd ATC Brian Crowley S., L, ATC Rosebud Prelude 2YO H.
Peristrophe (14f, General Nediym, Picnicker). Placed, A$22,800, 2nd TTC Gold Sovereign S., L.
Tabbing (14g, Exceed and Excel, Kris S). 5 wins from 1050m to 1200m, A$223,725, 1st SAJC Schweppes Oaks 6th May 2YO H., SAJC Hughes Limousines 2YO H., Qld Tatt’s RC Stella Artois H., Ipswich TC QT H., Ipswich TC Ray White H., 2nd SAJC SA Derby Raceday 2YO H., BRC Sky Thoroughbred Central H., SAJC Goldin Farms H., 4th SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L.
Mister Songman (14g, Weasel Clause, Orient Way). 5 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$177,300, 1st TTC Hesketh McCrimmon Cup, TTC Armidale Stud 3YO Trophy, ATC Vale John Marshall H., TTC Nextra Kings Meadows H.
Miss Exfactor (14f, Quest for Fame, Papal Power). 4 wins from 900m to 1200m, A$176,200, 1st SCTC Ubet H., GCTC Couldn’t You Go a Vilis H., GCTC Haymans H., GCTC A&T Trading 2YO H., 2nd BRC Broncos Superstore H., Qld Tatt’s RC Winning Edge Presentations 2YO H.
Envy of All (14f, Giant’s Causeway, Thunder Gulch). 3 wins at 1100m, A$221,130, 1st Ipswich TC Schweppes TL Cooney H., ATC Randwick Mayor’s Cup H., ATC Casino Prince at Vinery Maiden 2YO H., 2nd ATC Fresh for Kids 2YO H., ATC Theraces 2YO H., 4th Scone RC Denise’s Joy S., L.
Music Addition (14g, Elusive Quality, Citidancer). 4 wins from 1000m to 1200m, A$386,382, 1st HKJC So Kon Po H., HKJC Blue Pool H., 2nd HKJC Panasonic Beauty Device H.
Poetic Charmer (14g, General Nediym, Favorite Trick). 3 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$168,615, 1st ATC TAB H., ATC Australian Turf Club H., 2nd ATC Aviary at Randwick H., ATC Eric ‘Mo’ Conlon H., ATC HQ of Insurance H., ATC Pluck at Vinery Maiden P., ATC Schweppes Maiden P.
Bold Kingston (14g, Distant Music, Danehill). 5 wins from 1050m to 1520m, A$114,300, 1st BRC Doomben Cup Raceday 2YO H., 2nd Qld Tatt’s RC Southbank Insurance Brokers 2YO H., 3rd BRC Jim Beam 2YO H.
Girl in a Million (14f, Zeditave, Rubiton). 5 wins from 800m to 1050m, A$99,160, 1st BRC JLL Australia H., 2nd BRC EDB Training Services H., SCTC Yaroomba Beach H.
Cedarwood (14g, King’s Theatre, Key to the Mint). 3 wins from 1200m to 1666m, A$129,365, 1st Ipswich TC Get Social at Ipswichturfclub H., 2nd Qld Tatt’s RC Lazy Yak H., BRC Kelly Lawyers H., ATC Tab.com.au H., ATC Ribchester New to Darley H., 3rd BRC Rawgroup P., BRC Moet & Chandon Chairman’s H.
GEM SONG drives through to win a competitive Eskimo Prince Stakes Gr.3
GEM SONG SPARKLES FIRST-UP IN ESKIMO PRINCERACENET, 09/02/2019
Gem Song has put Sydney’s top 3YO’s on notice with a strong win in the Gr.3 Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200m).
The Kris Lees trained colt proved a class above his rivals, emerging on the inside of the home straight – which was deemed inferior going – to win comfortably.
Dual Group 1 winning filly EGG TART
A ROYAL RANDWICK BLITZPUNTERS, 29/12/2018
Your Song sprinter Mister Songman absolutely brained them third-up for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Adam Hyeronimus made it a very easy watch for those that took the $1.60, as they did not get remotely close to rolling him. He’s shown himself to be a good horse in any case, but blinkers first time might have unlocked something else as well.
The official margin was 7L, and another good measure of the performance was that he stopped the clock in 1:20.55s – just 0.22s outside the track record set by Trapeze Artist when winning the Gr.1 All Aged Stakes earlier this year!
MISTER SONGMAN winning by 7 lengths at Randwick
PEDIGREE1ST DAMZEMBU, by Fuji Kiseki (JPN). Winner at 2, MVRC Concept Sports International 2YO P., 2d MVRC Schweppes H., Noone Imagewear H., 3d MRC Allan Wicks H. Half-sister to ANEES. Dam of 8 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:
YOUR SONG (c by Fastnet Rock) 3 wins. See below.Chairman’s Vote (g by Street Sense (USA)) 6 wins to 1350m
to 2017–18 in Aust. and Macau, 2d ATC Testa Rossa at Vinery P.
Ditas (f by Don Eduardo) 2 wins–1 at 2–at 1000m, 1200m, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Entries 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners –Wimbledon (c Snitzel) 7 wins to 1200m, S$700,751, to
2017, Singapore TC Kranji A S. – twice, Singapore Airlines Airbus 330 S., 2d Singapore TC Kranji Sprint, L, Paititi Gold Trophy, L, Garden City Trophy, L.
E Master. Winner at 1200m in 2017–18, HKJC Yan Chai 50th Anniversary H.
Mercy’s Choice. Winner at 1100m.
2ND DAMWANICE (USA), by Mr. Prospector. Winner at 1800m in France. Three-quarter-sister to GOLDEN ATTRACTION (dam of GOLD TRADER, RETURN TO GRACE), CAPE CANAVERAL, RED CARNIVAL (dam of DESERT LORD, FUNFAIR, CARNIVAL DANCER), Sweetheart, Dreamboat (dam of MUSIC SHOW), half-sister to FANTASTIC LIGHT, HI DUBAI, Hawsa, Daanet Al Dunya (dam of TARQUIN). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 7 winners, inc:
ANEES (c Harlan’s Holiday) 4 wins–3 at 2–at 1200m, 1400m to 2017–18 in Argentina, San Isidro Clasico Manuel Anasagasti, L, Clasico Antartida Argentina, L, Clasico Vilmar Sanguinetti, 4th San Isidro G.P. Dos Mil Guineas, Gr.1.
Ninety Four. 7 wins to 1200m, MVRC Paccar Trucks Melbourne H., 2d VRC Iramoo H.
3RD DAMJOOD, by Nijinsky. Placed at 2 and 3, 3d Goodwood New Ham S., Sandown Forte Airport Services S. Three-quarter-sister to DANCING ON A CLOUD (dam of ANTITRUST), MUNNAYA (dam of ALPHA, MYSTIC MELODY), Augusta Springs (dam of BUFFYTHECENTERFOLD), half-sister to GORGEOUS (dam of STUNNING), SEASIDE ATTRACTION (dam of CAPE TOWN, GOLDEN ATTRACTION, CAPE CANAVERAL, RED CARNIVAL), HIAAM (dam of MALL QUEEN, SHEER REASON), KEY TO THE MOON, Wilayif (dam of MORNING PRIDE), Forlis Key (dam of CLEVER RETURN). Dam of 14 foals, 12 to race, 7 winners, inc:
FANTASTIC LIGHT (c Rahy) Horse of the Year and Champion Older Horse in Europe in 2001. Champion Turf Male USA in 2001. 12 wins–2 at 2–from 7f to 1½m, £1,226,902, US$2,507,400, HK$8,000,000, 63,498,000¥, 4,792,000Dhs in GB, Ireland, U.S.A., HK and U.A.E, Irish Champion S., Gr.1, Breeders’ Cup Turf S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales’s S., Gr.1, Hong Kong Cup, Gr.1, Belmont Man o’ War S., Gr.1, Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1.
THE MILLION MAKER – dual Gr.1 winner from coast to coast
WINNER of the RUPERT CLARKE STAKES GR.1 1400m like Exceed And Excel and Encosta de Lago
Stratum’s only dual Gr.1 winning ENTIRE and most VERSATILE
MULTIPLE GROUP 1 PERFORMER from 1400 to 1600m – placed in the Memsie Stakes Gr.1, Australian Guineas Gr.1 and Toorak Gr.1
Maintained TIMEFORM RATING of 123 over the last 24 months
OUTSTANDING FIRST CROP foals
STRATUM STAR by Champion 2YO sire Stratum and direct descendent of the immortal Emancipation
STRATUM 2002
Redoute’s Choice
DanehillDanzig
Razyana
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Dancing Show
Bourgeois
Luskin StarKarou Star
Promising
Brave New WorldVain
Undaunted
PURELY SPECTACULAR 2006
Pins
SnippetsLunchtime
Easy Date
No FinerKarou Star
Humour
Vanilla Sky
O'ReillyLast Tycoon
Courtza
PrincipationPrince Echo
Emancipation
RACE RECORDFEATURE WINS• MRC Rupert Clarke Stakes Gr.1, 1400m, Caulfield
• WATC Kingston Town Stakes Gr.1 WFA, 1800m, Ascot
• MRC Peter Young Stakes Gr.2, 1800m, Caulfield (defeating Humidor and Jameka)
• MRC David Jones Cup G.3, 2000m, Caulfield
• MRC Gothic Stakes L, 1400m, Caulfield
• VRC Posiedon Stakes L, 1400m, Flemington
• GCTC $1m Magic Millions Trophy, 2200m, Gold Coast
SECOND• MRC Futurity Stakes Gr.1 WFA, 1400m, Caulfield
(defeating 7 individual Gr.1 winners)
THIRD• MRC Memsie Stakes Gr.1 WFA, 1400m, Caulfield
• MRC Toorak Hcp Gr.1, 1600m, Caulfield
• VRC Australian Guineas Gr.1, 1600m, Flemington (defeating Kermadec)
STRATUM x PURELY SPECTACULAR by PINS
Chestnut | 2011 | 16.1hh Service fee: $9,900 inc. GST
Two words for all those in the industry who bemoan the fact too many colts win a good race and are whisked off to stud before fully tested - Stratum Star.”Shayne O’Cass, Sportsman, 03/03/2017
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¾ brother to Stratum Star tops the 2019 Magic Millions sale at $1.6m
Stratum Star’s 4th dam, the immortal EMANCIPATION
Stratum Star
PEDIGREE1ST DAMPURELY SPECTACULAR (NZ), by Pins. Placed at 2, 2d MVRC Inglis Series 2YO P. Dam of five named foals, four to race, two winners, inc:
STRATUM STAR (c. by Stratum). Subject horse.Serenade (f. by Star Witness). 2 wins–1 at 2–at 1200m, A$197,400, ATC Happy Australia
Day 2YO H., 2d BRC Bright Shadow H., L, 3d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, RL, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, 4th ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2.
Red Velvet Swing (f. by Star Witness). 2 wins at 1600m, 2200m to 2017–18.
2ND DAMVANILLA SKY, by O’Reilly. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in NZ. Dam of 9 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:
RAID (Pins). 5 wins–1 at 2–at 1150m, 1200m, NZ$263,560, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., L, 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, 3d Matamata Breeders’ S., Gr.2, ARC Karaka Million, RL. Producer.
Cruising Speed (Savabeel). 5 wins to 1400m, A$142,100, to 2016–17, BRC Sky Thoroughbred Central H., Mulcahy Plumbing H., Moet & Chandon Chairman’s H., 2d Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Mile H., L.
Lapel. 8 wins from 1050m to 1600m, A$153,135, SAJC Yalumba H., Renniks Events H., Recruitco H., Tooheys New H.
Panna Cotta. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H.Purely Spectacular. See above.
3RD DAMPRINCIPATION, by Prince Echo (Ire). Winner at 1100m, 2d STC Shading 2YO H., 3d STC Harbord 2YO H., 4th VRC Piaget H., L. Dam of 10 foals, all winners:
Masterful Lad (Masterclass (USA)). 10 wins from 1200m to 2850m, A$175,878, Tamworth Cup, AJC Diamond Jubilee H., STC Members’ H., Forest Lodge H., 2d MRC Second Wind H., 3d Ipswich Cup, Gr.3.
Hamlets Ghost – Jackpot Delight (H.K.) (Danasinga). 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$37,425, HK$8,576,250, HKJC Sha Tin Mile Trophy H., ARC Jungle Pocket 3YO H., 2d Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby, L, HKJC Chairman’s Trophy, L.
Concur. 8 wins–2 at 2– from 1200m to 2200m, A$136,310, QTC AWA 2YO S., VATC John C Reilly 2YO H., 2d VATC Cambria H., VRC Full On Aces H.
Mission Sealed. 7 wins–1 at 2–from 1000m to 1600m, HK$3,944,598, HKJC Daphne H., Oi Kwan H., Swallow H., Oceania H.
Vanilla Sky. 2 wins. See above.
4TH DAMEMANCIPATION, by Bletchingly. Champion 3YO and 4YO and Aust Horse of the Year. 19 wins from 1200m to 1750m, A$544,760, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, All-Aged S., Gr.1, STC Rosemount Wines Classic, Gr.1, George Ryder S., Gr.1 – twice, AJC Apollo S., Gr.2, Chipping Norton S., Gr.2, 1600 – in track record time, NSW Tatt’s RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, STC Hill S., Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, STC Premiere S., Gr.3, AJC Light Fingers S., L, STC Tea Rose S., L, Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners:
Virage. Placed, 2d BTC Officers Club H. Dam of:VIRAGE DE FORTUNE (Anabaa (USA)). Joint top filly on the 2005–06 Australasian
3YO Classification. 8 wins–5 at 2–to 1400m, A$954,100, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, QTC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2, BTC Champagne Classic, Gr.3, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, BTC Ben’s Mitre 10 2YO H., QTC XXXX Gold 2YO H., Sky Channel Hamilton Bowling Club 2YO H., 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, 3d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 4th AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1.
AVENUE (Anabaa (USA)). 8 wins–1 at 2–to 1300m, A$730,413, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, Red Anchor S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1.
STAR First Crop Foals!
Stratum Star x BELLALICIOUS filly
Stratum Star x YAMBA DREAM filly
Stratum Star x ION YOU filly
SEBRING x LADY SUCCEED (JPN) by BRIAN’S TIME
Bay | 2011 | 16hh Service fee: $9,900 inc GST
FASTEST SON of SEBRING; Group winning, Group 1 performer
Ran the FASTEST 1000M and 1200M at Flemington all season (2015/16)
STRAIGHT TRACK SPECIALIST; trait successful stallions share – Fastnet Rock, Exceed and Excel, General Nediym and Northern Meteor
From IMMEDIATE FAMILY of CHAMPION SIRES – Machiavellian, Halo, Northern Dancer and Danehill
SUPIDO The fastest son of Champion sire SEBRING
SEBRING 2005
More Than ReadySouthern Halo Halo
Woodman’s Girl Woodman
PurespeedFlying Spur Danehill
Lady Moulin Luskin Star
LADY SUCCEED (JPN) 2000
Brian’s TimeRoberto Hall to Reason
Kelley’s Day Graustark
Hydro CalidoNureyev Northern Dancer
Coup de Folie Halo
SEBRING (AUS) (Chestnut 2005–Stud 2009). 5 wins at 2, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Sire of 719 rnrs, 480 wnrs, 53 SW, inc. Criterion (Australian Derby, Gr.1), Dissident, Egg Tart, Amphitrite, Lucky Bubbles, Ringerdingding, Bring Me the Maid, Sesar, Sedanzer, Gold Standard, Seaburge, She Brings Joy, Catch a Fire, Hattori Hanzo – Let Us Win (H.K.), Believe Yourself, Ulmann, Violate, Thurlow, Master Ash, Art Series,Broadband, Miss Admiration, etc.
RACE RECORD17–7:1:2 | $520,650
WIN• MRC Sir John Monash Stakes Gr.3, 1100m,
Caulfield
• VRC Hcp, 1000m, Flemington (the fastest run 1000m at Flemington for the 2015/16 season)
• VRC Anzac Day Hcp, 1200m, Flemington (the fastest run 1200m at Flemington for the 2015/16 season)
• VRC Hcp, 1100m, Flemington
• MVRC Hcp, 1200m, Moonee Valley
• VRC 3YO Hcp, 1100m, Flemington
• MRC 3YO Hcp, 1000m, Sandown
THIRD• SAJC Goodwood Gr.1, 1200m,
Morphettville (beaten 0.6L by Black Heart Bart)
• ATC Challenge Stakes Gr.2, 1000m, Randwick (beaten by English and Redzel)
FOURTH• VRC Lightning Stakes Gr.1, 1000m, Flemington
(beaten 1.5L by Redkirk Warrior and Redzel)
• MVRC William Reid Stakes Gr.1, 1200m, Moonee Valley
Won the Monash Gr.3
and placed in the Goodwood
Gr.1 like superstar sire
I AM INVINCIBLE!
What A Win by Supido. He’s got the X-Factor!”Shane Anderson, @GlobalGallop, 25/04/2016
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Supido’s sire SEBRING – sire of over 100 Stakes horses
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SUPIDO 1000M ... IN 56.84 CHAUTAUQUA (Lightning Stakes Gr.1, 1000m) ... 57.02
SUPIDO 1200M ... IN 1.08.82 THE QUARTERBACK (Newmarket Hcp Gr.1, 1200m) ... 1.09.23
PEDIGREE1ST DAMLADY SUCCEED (JPN), by Brian’s Time. 2 wins at 1700m, 1800m in Japan. Dam of seven named foals, four to race, all winners, inc:
SUPIDO (c. by Sebring). Subject horse.Kung Hei Fat Choy (g. by Elusive Quality). 9 wins from 7f to 1m, 3d Doncaster William Hill Download the App H.
2ND DAMHYDRO CALIDO, by Nureyev. 3 wins at 1500m, 1600m, Deauville Prix d’Astarte, Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix d’Angerville, L, 2d Longchamp Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix de Sandringham, Gr.3. Dam of 14 foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:
SHINKO CALIDO (Silver Hawk). 3 wins–1 at 2–from 1200m to 2200m, 109,624,000¥, Nakayama RF Radio Nippon Sho St Lite Kinen, L, Tokyo 3YO S., 2d Nakayama Fuji TV Sho Spring S., L, 3d Tokyo Icho S., 4th Nakayama Satsuki Sho, L.
Heraklia. Unraced. Dam of:Cephalonie. Winner at 2200m in France. Dam of:
FESTIVALE (Invincible Spirit). 2 wins–1 at 2–at 6f, 1m, Royal Ascot Sandringham H., L, 3d Newmarket Nell Gwyn S., Gr.3.
3RD DAMCOUP DE FOLIE, by Halo. 4 wins–2 at 2–from 1200m to 2000m, Longchamp Prix d’Aumale, Gr.3, Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 3d Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Aqueduct Royal Heroine S., L. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:
MACHIAVELLIAN (Mr. Prospector). Champion 2YO in Europe in 1989. 4 wins–3 at 2–at 1200m, 1400m, £78,951, US$258,553, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Yacowlef, L, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Djebel, L, 2d The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 4th Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Successful sire.
EXIT TO NOWHERE (Irish River). Third on The 1990 European 2YO Classification. 4 wins–1 at 2–at 1500m, 1600m, 2,436,703fr., Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, Prix Edmond Blanc, Gr.3, Prix du Muguet, Gr.3, 2d Evry Prix Matchem, L, 3d Longchamp Prix d’Ispahan, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.2. Successful sire.
COUP DE GENIE (Mr. Prospector). Champion 2YO Filly in France in 1993. 4 wins–3 at 2–at 1200m, 1400m, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Imprudence, L. Dam of:
DENEBOLA (Storm Cat). Champion 2YO Filly in France in 2003. 2 wins at 2, €290,125, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Foret, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Amandine, L.
Moonlight’s Box. Unraced. Dam of:BAGO (Nashwan). Champion 2YO in Europe in 2003. Champion 3YO colt in Europe in 2004. 8 wins–4 at 2–
from 1600m to 2400m, £127,985, €1,937,864, US$129,960, Longchamp Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Gr.1, Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Ganay, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Criterium International, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Bourguebus, Longchamp Prix des Aigles. Sire.
HYDRO CALIDO (Nureyev). 3 wins. See above.OCEAN OF WISDOM (Mr. Prospector). Winner at 2, Chantilly Prix La Rochette, Gr.3, 3d Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr.1. Sire.Salchow. Unraced. Dam of:
WAY OF LIGHT (Woodman). Champion 2YO Colt in France in 1998. 2 wins at 2, 1,450,000fr., Longchamp Grand Criterium, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Tancarville, 2d Longchamp Prix du Prince d’Orange, Gr.3, Prix des Chenes, Gr.3, Sire.Big Sink Star. Unplaced. Dam of:
CALGARY CAT (Cowtown Cat). Champion Sprinter in Canada in 2014. 12 wins–1 at 2–to 7f, US$964,953, Woodbine Nearctic S., Gr.2, Kennedy Road S., Gr.2, Bold Venture S., Gr.3, Jacques Cartier S., L, Achievement S., L – twice.
4TH DAMRAISE THE STANDARD, by Hoist the Flag. Unraced. Dam of 12 foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:
COUP DE FOLIE (Halo). 4 wins. See above.Bonita Francita. 4 wins in U.S.A. Dam of:
ORPEN (Lure). Champion 2YO in Ireland in 1998. 2 wins at 2, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Goodwood Richard Baerlein 2YO S., 3d Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Champion sire.
This is a world class page.
His branch of the family is littered with juvenile Gr.1 winners, including seven Champion 2YO’s,
and he’s from the family of legendary sires Machiavellian, Northern Dancer, Halo and Danehill.” Antony Thompson
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A machine. Without doubt Golden Slipper class. A genuine Group 1 colt.”Peter Snowden, Trainer
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EXCEED AND EXCEL x BAHIA by SNIPPETS
Bay | 2011 | 16.0hh Service fee: $7,700 inc. GST
Brilliantly fast, Group performing SON of World Champion 2YO sire EXCEED AND EXCEL
ENORMOUSLY POPULAR; covered over 350 mares in first three seasons
YEARLINGS have sold for up to $180,000 at the 2019 major sales
At only start, STRETCHED Golden Slipper winner VANCOUVER in the Canonbury Stakes Gr.3
FULL BROTHER to Champion 2YO filly and Golden Slipper winner OVERREACH
3/4 BROTHER to Blue Diamond winner and emerging young sire REWARD FOR EFFORT
OUTREACH Brilliantly fast and regally bred son of World Champion 2YO sire EXCEED AND EXCEL
EXCEED AND EXCEL
Danehill (USA)Danzig Northern Dancer
Razyana His Majesty
Patrona (USA)Lomond Northern Dancer
Gladiolus Watch Your Step
BAHIA 2002
SnippetsLunchtime (GB) Silly Season
Easy Date Grand Chaudiere (CAN)
Miss ProspectRory’s Jester Crown Jester
Imposing Life (NZ) Imposing
2019 INGLIS CLASSIC FIRST SEASON SIRESReturn on investment / First season sires without runners
STALLION SOLD AGGREGATE AVERAGE SERVICE FEE ROI
OUTREACH 6 385,000 64,167 7,700 8.33
Super One 11 735,000 66,818 11,000 6.07
Rich Enuff 7 464,000 66,286 13,750 4.82
Kermadec 10 973,000 97,300 22,000 4.42
Panzer Division 4 165,000 41,250 9,900 4.17
Exosphere 13 1,136,000 87,385 27,500 3.18
Headwater 26 1,360,000 52,308 16,500 3.17
Press Statement 11 928,500 84,409 27,500 3.07
Scissor Kick 11 478,000 43,455 16,500 2.63
Real Impact 14 662,000 47,286 19,250 2.46
Vancouver 5 395,000 79,000 55,000 1.44
Pride of Dubai 9 487,000 54,111 55,000 0.98
RACE RECORDSTARTED ONCE
SECOND• ATC Canonbury S. Gr.3, Rosehill (¼ length to subsequent Golden Slipper winner Vancouver)
Outreach x QUEEN OF THE NILE filly bought by Snowden Racing for $180,000 at the Magic Millions in 2019
Standing shot of the Outreach
x QUEEN OF THE NILE filly
This filly just had so much presence and quality about her. We were thrilled to secure her. If these Outreach’s are anything like their sire, they’ll be quick!”Peter Snowden, Trainer
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Outreach x TURBO ROSE filly sold for $90,000 at Inglis Classic 2019
PEDIGREE1ST DAMBAHIA, by Snippets. 4 wins–2 at 2–at 1100m, 1200m, A$106,600, STC Lemnos 2YO H., Giddy Up Club H., Tooheys New 2YO H., Young Members H. Half-sister to REWARD FOR EFFORT, CONSULAR, Annie la Vie. Dam of 7 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:
OVERREACH (f by Exceed and Excel) Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012–13. 3 wins at 2, A$2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Reisling S., Gr.2, Widden S., L, 2d MRC Debutant S., L, 3d ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2.
Outreach (c by Exceed and Excel) Placed.Skylimit (c by Flying Spur) 6 wins to 1400m, A$222,985, to 2017–
18, ATC Schweppes P., Randw.com.au H., GCTC Sky Racing H.Marishka (f by Exceed and Excel) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m in
2017–18, ATC Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents ACT H.
2ND DAMMISS PROSPECT, by Rory’s Jester. 6 win–4 at 2–to 1200m, A$183,040, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, MVRC Great Western Champagne S., L, Silver Jubilee S., L, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, VATC Debutante S., L, VRC Beck’s Bier S., L. Three-quarter-sister to CATNIPPED, Clowning (dam of CHUCKLE), Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA), half-sister to LIFE’S A BOUNTY, Magic Harmony (dam of CHARMED HARMONY, SUYOOF). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:
REWARD FOR EFFORT (c Exceed and Excel) 4 wins–2 at 2–to 1200m, A$937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, STC Concorde S., Gr.3, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Sir John Monash S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.3. Sire.
CONSULAR (g Royal Academy) 16 wins from 1050m to 1700m, A$1,020,450, GCTC Goldmarket H., L, Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Mile, L, QTC Ascot H., L – twice, 2d QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, QTC Cup, Gr.2, BTC Summer S., Gr.3, Bernborough H., L.
Annie la Vie (f Flying Spur) 5 wins–2 at 2–from 1200m to 1600m, A$152,600, MVRC Seppelt Salinger H., 2d MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.3.
Bahia. 4 wins. See above.
3RD DAMIMPOSING LIFE (NZ), by Imposing. Winner at 1600m. Half-sister to FULL AT LAST, Clowning (dam of CHUCKLE), Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA), Final Claus (dam of CATNIPPED), Ultima Vita (dam of SISTER HAVANA). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:
LIFE’S A BOUNTY (c Bahamian Bounty) 6 wins from 1300m to 1750m, A$455,400, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, Seymour Cup, L.
MISS PROSPECT (f Rory’s Jester) 6 wins. See above.Magic Harmony (f Danehill Dancer) 2 wins at 1400m, AJC Kokoda
Memorial H., 2d AJC V Group H., STC Attic Ladders H., 3d Gold Coast Bracelet, L, AJC Balmoral 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners:CHARMED HARMONY (g Hussonet) 13 wins to 1500m,
A$663,720, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, Charter Keck Cramer P., Hockingstuart H., Wilson Medic One H., 2d MRC PB Lawrence S., Gr.2, Victoria H., Gr.3 – twice.
Outreach x BARCELONA GIRL colt, bought by Mulcaster Bloodstock / Chris Waller Racing for $150,000
at Inglis Classic 2019
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MIKEBroodmares
12 years of service
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SAMBroodmares
8 years of service
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36 years of service
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16 years of service
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10 years of service
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Director7 years of service
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ZOE BAYLISYearling Manager
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