Eminent 2023 eBook

GALILEO - FRANKEL -

EMINENT

EMINENT IS AUSTRALASIA'S HIGHEST RATED SIRESON OF FRANKEL . WITH HIS INCREDIBLE RACE RECORD CONVERTING DIRECTLY INTO HIS ABILITY AS A SIRE, FRANKEL HAS EARNED HIS PLACE AS GALILEO'S HEIR APPARENT.

THIS IS SOME ACCOLADE, GIVEN GALILEO IS THE ONLY STALLION IN HISTORY TO HAVE SIRED 99 GROUP ONE WINNERS.

FRANKEL'S WORLDWIDE IMPACT HAS SEEN HIM BECOME THE FASTEST SIRE IN HISTORY TO SIRE 50 GROUP WINNERS AND AS OF THIS SEASON, HE IS NOW DISTINGUISHED AS THE SIRE OF THE GR.1 PRODUCING SIRE CRACKSMAN .

WITH INTERNATIONAL SIRE POWER SUCH AS THIS, A GROUP ONE FEMALE FAMILY, INTERNATIONAL GROUP ONE PERFORMED RACE RECORD AND HIS BLACK-TYPE TARGETTING PROGENY FON MEMORIES & DULCET, THE STAGE IS WELL AND TRULY SET FOR BREEDERS TO CAPITALISE ON EMINENT.

WORLD CLASS SIRELINES & PEDIGREE

IN ADDITION TO A SIRELINE THAT INCLUDES THE BREED SHAPING LUMINARIES FRANKEL, GALILEO, SADLER'S WELLS, NORTHERN DANCER AND NEARCO, EMINENT ALSO BOASTS A STRONG TAPROOT. HIS KINGMAMBO DAM YOU'LL BE MINE WAS GROUP ONE PLACED AND

FROM A SUPER FEMALE FAMILY.

YOU'LL BE MINE (USA)

GALILEO

LEADING ALL-TIME SIRE OF GR.1 WINNERS

1998 - 2021

INTERNATIONAL RECORDS

The leading all-time sire of Gr.1 winners.

• The only stallion in history to sire 99 Group One winners

• Five Epsom Derby winners

• Champion Sire in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

• 369 Stakes Winners

• Classic winners such as World Champion Frankel (2,000 Guineas), Australia (Derby), Ruler Of The World (Derby), Magician (Irish 2,000 Guineas), Gleneagles (2,000 Guineas, Irish 2,000 Guineas), The Gurkha (French 2,000 Guineas), Churchill (2,000 Guineas, Irish 2,000 Guineas), Anthony Van Dyck (Derby), Serpentine (Derby), Minding (Epsom Oaks, 1,000 Guineas), Winter (1,000 Guineas, Irish 1,000 Guineas), Kew Gardens (St Leger), Was (Epsom Oaks), Roderic O'Connor (Irish 2,000 Guineas), Treasure Beach (Irish Derby), Capri (Irish Derby, St Leger), Misty For Me (Irish 1,000 Guineas), Golden Lilac (French 1,000 Guineas, French Oaks), Flag Of Honour (Irish St Leger), Sovereign (Irish Derby), Soldier Of Fortune (Irish Derby), Order Of St George (Irish St Leger x2), Cape Blanco (Irish Derby), Sixties Icon (St Leger), Nightime (1,000 Guineas), Hermosa (1,000 Guineas, Irish 1,000 Guineas), New Approach (Derby), Peaceful (Irish 1,000 Guineas) Forever Together (Epsom Oaks), Search For A Song (Irish St Leger x2), Love (1,000 Guineas, Epsom Oaks), Empress Josephine (Irish 1,000 Guineas), Joan Of Arc (French Oaks) etc.

"Galileo was truly a phenomenon, a ruler of the world himself and was universally acknowledged as being the best sire on the planet ". Tony Morris, Racing Post

"With Galileo's direct offspring now a finite resource, global breeders are investing heavily in his most obvious successor ," - ANZ Bloodstock, 22.07.21

FRANKEL

WORLD CLASS, THE WORLD OVER 2023 STUD FEE £275,000

INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

The fastest stallion in history to sire 50 Group winners

• The joint fastest sire to reach 100 stakes winners (in 2402 days) with Danehill and quicker than Dubawi and Galileo

Champion Sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 2021

• 31 Gr.1 winners

128 Stakes winners

• 12% Group winners-to-runners

17% Stakes winners-to-runners

GROUP ONE WINNERS IN 2022-23

• CHALDEAN - 1st Newmarket Dewhurst S. Gr.1, Newmarket The 2000 Guineas Gr.1

• ALPINISTA - 1st Paris Longchamp Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Gr.1, Yorkshire Oaks Gr.1

WESTOVER - 1st Saint-Cloud Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1

• NASHWA - 1st Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.1

INSPIRAL - 1st Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1

• SOUL SISTER - 1st Epsom The Oaks, Gr.1

MOSTAHDAF - 1st Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1

• JANNAH ROSE - 1st ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1

COURAGE MON AMI - 1st Royal Ascot Gold Cup, Gr.1

TRIPLE TIME - 1st Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1

IN AUSTRALIA SINCE 2017:

• 47 runners for 37 individual winners

9 Stakes winners

• 78.7% Winner-to-runners ratio

19.1% Stakes winners-to-runners

• 2 Gr.1 winners Hungry Heart and Converge

2022-2023 IMPACT

• 10 Group One winners

40 Stakes Winners

• 30 Group Winners

Sire of the top four highest-priced yearlings at Tattersalls October Book 1 Yearling

Sale in 2022 who sold for 2.8 million gns, 2.4 million gns, 2 million gns and 1.9 millions gns

NOW A PROVEN GR.1 SIRE OF SIRES

Sire of the Gr.1 winner and now producer Cracksman, who recently sired the Gr.1 Chantilly Prix du Jockey Club winner Ace Impact along with the 4 other stakes winners Aloa, Cracksmania, Dance in the Grass and Weracruz.

EMINENT AUSTRALASIA'S HIGHEST RATED SIRESON OF FRANKEL

$7,500 PLUS GST

PROGENY

Debut winning filly Fon Memories to target the Gr.3 Soliloquy Stakes for Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson

• 3YO son Dulcet is on a Derby campaign with Chris Waller

From 9 starters to date, Eminent registered a winner (Fon Memories) and 3 placegetters (Dulcet, Castle on High, and Amiinit)

Yearlings have sold for up to $250,000

• Eminent's oldest progeny are 3YO's in 2023/24

In many of Australasia's leading stables such as Chris Waller Racing, Prince/Kent Racing, Simon Zahra Racing, Hayes Racing, and Te Akau Racing

FRANKEL FACTOR

• First son of the mighty Frankel to stud in Australasia

Frankel was an undefeated Champion with 10 of 14 wins coming at Gr.1 level

• The 2021 Champion Sire in Great Britain and Ireland has sired 31 individual Gr.1 winners

Frankel is now the noted sire of a Gr.1 producing son in Cracksman

SUPERB FEMALE FAMILY

• Eminent is from Group One placed Kingmambo mare You'll Be Mine

Eminent is a brother to the 2023 Listed Paramatta Cup winner and Gr.1 Tancred Stakes performer King Frankel

• Granddam Quarter Moon was the Champion Filly in Ireland in 2001

This is also the proven Group One family of Diamondsandrubies and Yesterday

• Strong broodmare sires include: Kingmambo, Sadler's Wells and Darshaan

GROUP ONE RACETRACK ABILITY

High class European 3Y0 from 1600m to 2000m

• Winner of the Group 3 Craven Stakes in the fastest time in 40 years

Winner of the Group 2 Prix d'Guillaume d'Ornano in race record time

Group One placed in the Epsom Derby and the Irish Champion Stakes

• Group One second to Avilius in the Ranvet Stakes in Australia beating Group I winners

Unforgotten, Egg Tart, Ace High, Savvy Coup and Shillelagh.

• Debut winner at two

Debut winner at three

• Annual Timeform rating of 120+ at 3

World Thoroughbred Ranking of 116 in 2017

EMINENT RACE RECORD

• HIGH CLASS EUROPEAN 3Y0 FROM 1600M TO 2000M

• RECORD SETTING GR.2 WINNER

• INTERNATIONAL GR.1 PERFORMER

• ANNUAL TIMEFORM RATING: 120+ (AT 3).

• WORLD THOROUGHBRED RANKING: 116 (IN 2017).

AT TWO

1st Newmarket John Banks Renault Cambridge 2YO Maiden S., £8,000, 1m, time 01:39.17. Track good to firm.

AT THREE

1st Newmarket Craven S., Gr.3 , £60,000, 1m, time 01:35.15. Track good to firm. Carried 126.00lbs. Rivet Delight was 2nd and Benbatl 3rd.

* The fastest time in 40 years

1st Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2 , €400,000, 2000m, time 2:02.26. Track good. Carried 58.00kg. Salouen was 2nd and Avilius 3rd.

* Setting a race record time

* Beat subsequent Gr.1 winner Avilius

3rd Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1, €1,250,000, 1¼m, time 02:08.36. Track good to yielding (good in places). Carried 127.00lbs. Decorated Knight was 1st and Po et's Word 2nd.

4th The Derby, Gr.1, £1,625,000, 1½m, time 02:33.02. Track good (good to firm in places). Carried 126.00lbs. Wings of Eagles was 1st and The Cliffsofmoher 2nd and Cracksman 3rd.

AT FIVE

2nd ATC (Rosehill) Ranvet S., Gr.1, A$707,000, 2000m, time 2:07.13. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Avilius was 1st and Danzdanzdance 3rd.

* Group I second to former rival Avilius in Australia beating Group I winners Unforgotten, Egg Tart, Ace High, Savvy Coup and Shillelagh.

EMINENT RACE RECORD VIDEOS

* In race record time

*Beat Avilius

*The fastest time in 40 years

* Second to Avilius

GR.2 DEAUVILLE PRIX GUILLAUME D'ORNANO

GR.3 NEWMARKET CRAVEN STAKES

GR.1 ATC RANVET STAKES

EMINENT STUD BIO

BREEDING

SIRE: FRANKEL {Galileo ex Kind by Danehill}

DAM: YOU'LL BE MINE {Kingmambo ex Quarter Moon by Sadler's Wells}

HEIGHT

16.1

COLOUR

BAY

YEAR OF BIRTH

2014

OLDEST PROGENY

3YO's in 2023/24 season

STUD FEE

Standing at Brighthill Farm for $7,500 plus GST

EMINENT'S 2023 STALLION REGISTER INFORMATION

RACE RECORD

(in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland)

Age Cty Starts 1st 2nd 3rd Stakes

2 years GB 2 2 - - £10,350

3 years GB 8 2 - - £282,652

" FR 2 2 - - €456,000

" IRE 2 - - 2 €225,000

4 years GB 8 - - - £56,102

" AUS 4 - 2 - A$344,000

" HK 2

14 3 1 1 €340,500 and £174,552, A$172,000

At 2 years: Newmarket John Banks Renault Cambridge 2YO Maiden S. (1600m beating Vantage Point and Alqamar).

At 3 years: Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2 (2000m beating Salouen and Avilius), Newmarket Craven S., Gr.3 (1600m beating Rivet Delight and Benbatl), 3rd Leopardstown Irish Champion S., Gr.1 (2000m to Decorated Knight and Poet's Word), 4th The Der by, Gr.1 (2400m).

At 4 years: 2nd ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1 (2000m to Avilius beating Danzdanzdance).

Annual Timeform Rating: 120+ (at 3).

World Thoroughbred Ratings: 116 (in 2017).

Stud Record

Retired to stud in New Zealand in 2019. His oldest progeny are 3YOs in 2023-24.

Male Line

FRANKEL. Horse of the Year in Europe in 2011 & 2012. Champion 2YO Colt & 3YO Colt in Europe in 2010 & 2011. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR. Joint 14 wins -4 at 2, York International S., Gr.1, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen

Anne S., Gr.1, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1, Ascot Royal Lodge S., Gr.2

Champion Sire in GB/Ire in 2021. Champion Sire in France in 2022. Third on GB/Ire Sire List in 2018. Leading Sire of 3YOs in GB/Ire in 2021. Sire of the winners of over $130 million, 119 stakes winners, 71 stakes placegetters, inc -

Progeny

NASHWA (19f. Pivotal; Highest Honor). 4 wins, 1600-2100m, Chantilly Prix de Diane, Gr.1, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1

SOUL STIRRING (14f. Monsun; Dashing Blade). Champion 2YO & 3YO Filly in Japan in 2016 & 2017. 5 wins, 1600-2400m, Tokyo Yushun Himba, Gr.1, Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, Gr.1

MOZU ASCOT (14c. Hennessy; Miswaki). 7 wins, 1400-1600m, Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1, February S., Gr.1

CALL THE WIND (14g. Inchinor; Bellypha). 6 wins, 2400-4000m, Longchamp Prix du Cadran, Gr.1

DREAM CASTLE (14g. Dubawi; Petong). 5 wins, 1400-1800m, Meydan Jebel Hatta S., Gr.1, Al Rashidiya S., Gr.2

JANNAH ROSE (20f. Indian Ridge; Critique). 3 wins, 1600-2000m, ParisLongchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3

ONESTO (19c. Sea the Stars; Kahyasi). 3 wins, 1600-2400m, ParisLongchamp Grand Prix de Paris, Gr.1

MCKULICK (19f. Makfi; Hussonet). 3 wins, 8½f11f, Belmont Oaks, Gr.1, 2d Keeneland

Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, Gr.1

WILD BEAUTY (19f. Pivotal; Seeking Th e Gold). 4 wins, 6f-8f, Woodbine Natalma S., Gr.1, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3

GRENADIER GUARDS (18c. Harlington; Silver Deputy). 3 wins, 1400-1600m, Hanshin Asahi

Hai Futurity S., Gr.1

ALPINISTA (17f. Hernando; Alzao). Champion

Older Female in Europe in 2022 (Long). 10 wins, 1400-2400m, ParisLongchamp Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Gr.1, Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1

CRACKSMAN (14c. Pivotal; Green Desert). Champion 3YO Colt in Europe in 2017 (Int.). 8 wins, 1600-2400m, Ascot Champion S., Gr.1

INSPIRAL (19f. Selkirk; Rainbow Quest). Joint

Champion 2YO Filly in Europe in 2021. 6 wins, 1400-1600m, Newmarket Fillies' Mile, Gr.1 HURRICANE LANE (18c. Shirocco; Dr Devious).

Champion 3YO Stayer in Europe in 2021. 7 wins, 1600-2900m, Irish Derby, Gr.1 CHALDEAN (20c. Dutch Art; Green Desert). 5 wins, 7f-8f, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 HUNGRY HEART (17f. Pivotal; Azamour).

Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2020-21. 4 wins, 1200-2400m, Australian Oaks, Gr.1 CONVERGE (18g. Shamardal; Pulpit). 4 wins, 1200-1600m, A$2,076,700, BRC JJ Atkins P., Gr.1, ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1 ADAYAR (18c. Dubawi; Caerleon). Champion 3YO in Europe in 2021 (Long). 5 wins, 8¼f12f, The Derby, Gr.1 ANAPURNA (16f. Montjeu; Nashwan). Champion

Older Female Stayer in France in 2019. 4 wins, 2000-2800m, The Oaks, Gr.1 MIRAGE DANCER (14c. Green Desert; Kahyasi). 5 wins, 1400-2400m, A$1,576,602, ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1 VERACIOUS (15f. Pivotal; Cadeaux Genereux). 4 wins, 7f-8f, Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.1, 2d Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.1 SOUL SISTER (20f. Dansili; Darshaan). 3 wins, 8f-12f, The Oaks, Gr.1, York Musidora S., Gr.3 HOMELESS SONGS (19f. Dubawi; Linamix).

Champion 3YO Filly in Ireland in 2022. 3 wins, 7f-8f, Irish One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1 WESTOVER (19c. Lear Fan; Lycius). Champion 3YO in Ireland in 2022 (Long). 3 wins, 8f -12f, Irish Derby, Gr.1, 3d The Derby, Gr.1 LOGICIAN (16c. Daylami; Distant View).

Champion 3YO Stayer in Europe in 2019. 6 wins, 10f-14½f, The St Leger, Gr.1 WITHOUT PAROLE (15c. Lemon Drop Kid; Storm Bird). 4 wins, 8f-8f, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1 SNOW LANTERN (18f. Red Clubs; Shareef Dancer). 2 wins, 8f, Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.1, 2d Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1 QUADRILATERAL (17f. Mizzen Mast; Niniski).

Champion 2YO Filly in Europe in 2019. 3 wins, 7f-8f, Newmarket Fillies' Mile, Gr.1 WITH THE MOONLIGHT (19f. Dubawi; Petong). 6 wins, 1600-2000m, Meydan Cape Verdi S., Gr.2, 2d Belmont Oaks, Gr.1 FINCHE (14g. Woodman; Rainbow Quest). 4 wins, 1600-2500m, A$1,458,210, MaisonsLaffitte Prix Eugene Adam, Gr.2 RACLETTE (19f. Empire Maker; Touch Gold). 4 wins, 1500-2400m, ParisLongchamp Prix de Malleret, Gr.2, Prix Mélisande, L RUMI (18f. Cape Cross; Rainbow Quest). 3 wins, 1800-2000m, Deauville Prix de la Nonette, Gr.2, ParisLongchamp Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3 SIBILA SPAIN (18f. Darshaan; Law Society). 4 wins, 1600-2200m, Saint-Cloud Prix du Muguet, Gr.2 OBLIGATE (16f. Oasis Dream; Kahyasi). 3 wins, 1500-1600m, Chantilly Prix de Sandringham, Gr.2, 3d Deauville Prix Rothschild, Gr.1 MEHDAAYIH (16f. Gone West; Shadeed). 4 wins, 1600-2400m, Saint-Cloud Prix de Malleret, Gr.2, 2d Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1

ELIZABETH WAY (16f. Giant's Causeway; Kingmambo). 3 wins, 8f-9½f, Woodbine Nassau S., Gr.2

EMINENT (14c. Kingmambo; Sadler's Wells). Subject horse

L'ASTRONOME (19c. Giant's Causeway; Hector Protector). 3 wins, 2000-2200m, ParisLongchamp Prix Hocquart, Gr.2 His sire sons inc Cracksman (5 SW), etc.

Nicks

Maternal Grandsire

KINGMAMBO. Joint third on The 1993 European 3YO Classification (1400m - 1800m). 5 wins-1 at 2, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, MaisonsLaffitte Prix Djebel, L, Prix Saldi Choury, 2d Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1

Champion French Sire (AEI) in 1999, second in 2000, third in 2004, 2005. Champion Japan Sire (AEI) in 2004, 2005, second in 2001, third in 2003. Champion French Sire of 2YOs in 2004. Third on USA Sire List (AEI) in 1999. Sire of the winners of over $140 million, 85 stakes winners, 59 stakes placegetters.

Maternal Grandsire of the winners of over $30 3 million - 167 stakes winners - 27 Group One winners inc ADDEYBB, BEST SOLUTION, ULYSSES, RULER OF THE WORLD, CAMELOT, DUKE OF MARMALADE , EL BODEGON, EVIDÊNCIAS, UNDER YOUR SPELL, BAAEED, HUKUM, CROSS COUNTER, NATIONAL DEFENSE, CLOTH OF STARS, ZELZAL, SWEET SORREL, etc.

1st Dam

Female Line

You'll be Mine, by Kingmambo. Winner at 2, Leopardstown Irish Independent 2YO S., 3d Ascot Fillies' Mile, Gr.1, 4th Dundalk Carlingford S., L. Dam of four named foals, all raced, three winnersEMINENT (c. by Frankel). Subject horse KING FRANKEL (g. by Frankel). 5 wins from 1850m to 2300m, A$469,775, £39,053, in GB and Aust, ATC Parramatta Cup, L, Newcastle JC The Beauford H., 3d ATC Tancred S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Sky High S., Gr.3

2nd Dam

QUARTER MOON, by Sadler's Wells.Champion 2YO Filly in Ireland in 2001, Winner at 2, £214,188, €155,220, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1, 2d The Oaks, Gr.1, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Irish One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Curragh Debutante S., Gr.3, 3d Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.1 Sister to YESTERDAY Dam of 14 foals, 13 to race, 11 winners, inc: -

DIAMONDSANDRUBIES (Fastnet Rock). 3 wins from 9f to 11½f, €162,790, £46,804, Curragh Pretty Polly S., Gr.1, Chester Cheshire Oaks, L, 3d Navan Salsabil S., L, 4th The Oaks, Gr.1. Dam ofDiamond Sparkles (War Front). Winner at 2 in GB, 3d Woodbine Ontario Colleen S., Gr.3, 4th Woodbine Natalma S., Gr.1

You'll be Mine (Kingmambo)., see above.

Born to be King (Storm Cat). Winner at 2, 3d Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial, Gr.3

How High the Moon (Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2, 2d Curragh Flame of Tara S., L, 3d Naas Oaks Trial, L, Dundalk Cooley S., L, 4th Naas Blue Wind S., Gr.3

3rd Dam

JUDE, by Darshaan. Unplaced. Sister to ALOUETTE, ARRIKALA Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

YESTERDAY (Sadler's Wells). 3 wins-2 at 2from 7f to 9f, Irish One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 2d The Oaks, Gr.1 Grandam ofKATOUCHA (Almanzor). 4 wins from 1500m to 1900m, Deauville Prix Petite Etoile, L

QUARTER MOON (Sadler's Wells). see above.

All My Loving (Sadler's Wells). Winner at 10f, 3d The Oaks, Gr.1, Irish Oaks, Gr.1. Dam ofTHOMAS CHIPPENDALE (Dansili). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 8¼f to 12f, Royal Ascot Hardwicke S., Gr.2, King Edward VII S., Gr.2 Hold Me Love Me (Sadler's Wells). Winner at 13f, 3d Doncaster Park Hill S., Gr.2. Dam ofRENEW (Dansili). 9 wins from 2400m to 3400m, MRC Sandown Cup, L

Betterbetterbetter (Galileo). Winner at 10¾f, 2d Cork Noblesse S., Gr.3. Producer.

Ruby Tuesday. Unplaced. Dam ofMIDNIGHT MILE (No Nay Never). 2 wins at 2, Newmarket Oh So Sharp S., Gr.3

Loveisallyouneed. Unraced. Dam ofDEMARCHELIER (Dubawi). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 8½f, 9f, Belmont Pennine Ridge S., Gr.3

EMINENT'S EXCITING 2023/24 DEBUT WINNER FON MEMORIES

“WE’VE THOUGHT FOR SOME TIME THAT WE’VE GOT FILLIES IN THE STABLE BY EMINENT THAT WE PARTICULARLY LIKE.

FON MEMORIES IS ONE OF THEM AND SHE’S GOING TO KEEP ON IMPROVING ONCE SHE GETS UP IN DISTANCE. I THINK SHE'S GROUP CLASS.

“SHE’S A BIG POWERFUL GIRL.”

The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained filly FON MEMORIES became EMINENT'S landmark first winner, when she debuted with a barnstorming run from last to win the Westbrook Cellar Door 1200 at Avondale in September ( click here for story ).

- CO TRAINER MARK WALKER

EMINENT'S TO FOLLOW...

“IN THE SHORT TERM, WE WILL AIM FON MEMORIES TOWARDS THE SOLILOQUY STAKES (GR.3, 1400M.

WE EXPECT SHE’LL HAVE NO TROUBLE EATING UP THE DISTANCE WHEN WE STEP HER UP IN TRIP.”

- CO-TRAINER MARK WALKER

FON MEMORIES (Eminent ex Trutorio, 3f, pictured as a weanling top left). Bred by Nick King and purchased by Chris Rutten on behalf of Ian Farrelly at the 2021 National Weanling Sale, Fon Memories debuted for success at Avondale in September for trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson.

NEXT TARGET: Gr. 3 Soliloquy Stakes

DULCET (Eminent ex Tegwin, 3g, pictured as a yearling top right ) is on a Derby campaign in Australia for Chris Waller. To date he has had the one start for a 3rd placing

AMIINIT (Eminent ex Exige, 3f) has had the two starts for trainer John Blackadder for a second placing and is nominated for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 51st New Zealand 1000 Guineas.

CASTLE ON HIGH (Eminent ex Heart Of Th'Castle, 3g) has had the one start for trainer Wayne Larsen for a debut second.

EMINENT'S SALE RESULTS

LA ADELITA colt purchased by Duncan Ramage & Mick Price for $140,000 at the 2023 NZB Book One Yearling Sale

DULCET (ex Tegwin) who was purchased by Guy Mulcaster and Chris Waller for $250,000 at the 2022 NZB Book One Yearling Sale.

QUEEN BOUDICCA filly purchased by David Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) and Fortuna Racing for $75,000 at the 2023 NZB Book One Yearling Sale

DANASIA colt purchased by CH Goh for $70,000 at the 2022 NZB Ready to Run Sale of 2YO's