Twelve months ago, Vinery Stud’s inbox was beginning to fill with emails from excited trainers raving about Exceedance’s first crop as they moved through the education and pre-training systems. A common thread was how the Exceedance progeny had straightforward attitudes with a willingness to work. Fingers were crossed and everyone hoped that the talk would translate into race day results for Vinery’s electrifying sprinter.
We did not have to wait long. Before Christmas Dublin Down emanated his sire’s win in the stallionmaking Coolmore Stud Stakes by winning the Group 3 Maribyrnong Stakes down the famed Flemington strait. Exceedance then celebrated two more Group wins in the autumn when Dublin Down returned to win the Group 3 Pago Pago Stakes, and when the previously Group-placed Flyer won Morphettville’s Group 3 David Coles AM Stakes.
From his early first crop two-year-olds to hit the track, Exceedance has sired a dual Group 3 winner, Dublin Down, a Group 3 winner and Stakes-placegetter, Flyer, and winners Simply Tina and Hamilton Brown, that has him sitting among the Top 10 first season sires.
Trainers returned for his second crop at the sales where they sold to a high of $520,000. His 2024 yearlings averaged over $141,000 at Premier, $165,000 at Magic Millions, and a massive $385,000 at Inglis Easter.
Whilst one of our younger stallions was starting the season with a bang, so too was our most senior, and arguably most consistent, member. Casino Prince continues to leave quality horses for a value fee, and Casino Seventeen proved that with an impressive win in the Group 2 Perth Cup on New Year’s Day. So far in 2023-24, Casino Prince’s progeny have won 67 races and Bandersnatch
and Casino Seventeen both cracked $1million in earnings. With a staggering 70% winners to runners strike rate, we believe Casino Prince is one of the best value sires in Australia.
All Too Hard’s ever consistent son, Alligator Blood started the season with a second win in the Group 1 MRC Underwood Stakes and followed that up by defeating Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare in the Group 1 MRC Caulfield Stakes. He also placed in three Group 1 races, including the WS Cox Plate, taking his season earnings over $1.2 million and career record to 15 wins, 7 at the elite level, for earnings over $8.12million. Of note, every one of All Too Hard’s four Group 1 winners have won more than one Group 1 race!
Aside from his superstar, All Too Hard’s stock continue to show class and consistency with 120 winners of 172 races from two-year-olds through to nine-year-olds. He sired eleven Stakes performers this season (and may add more in the Queensland carnival) with two Listed winners across the ditch and consistent Hong Kong Group 1 winner Wellington placing in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint and Group 1 Centennial Sprint Cup. Three exciting juveniles to keep an eye on for next season are the Stakes-placed trio of All Woke, Dream Of The Moon, and Chicago Jack.
In the sale ring All Too Hard started the season with an $800,000 NZB Ready to Run gelding from Tuscany Lady, now named Patch of Stars and residing in Hong Kong, and then celebrated a 100% clearance rate and average of over $158,000 at the Magic Millions.
The NZB Ready to Run sale was also a huge success for Star Turn, whose colt out of Commonwealth broke the Southern Hemisphere two-year-old sale record, selling for $825,000 to the bid of Mr Pato Leung. Star Turn’s yearling sales states were on the rise this
season too. Buyers keep coming back for Star Turn’s progeny with 41 yearlings selling for an average of $96,634 across all sales, up 40% from last year. The six yearlings in Book 1 at the Magic Millions were standouts averaging $172,500 (six times his service fee) while they were also consistent at the Inglis Premier, averaging $113,333. Two of his yearlings went to Inglis Easter where they averaged $230,000.
With an impressive strike rate rising to 74.2% winners to runners this season, the Star Turns turn up on race day and keep on winning. Derry Grove won on Magic Millions day in January while Starry Heights won five races this season in Perth. Four Star Turn’s added to their black-type record over the 2023-24 season with Alsephina going oh so close in the Group 1 Railway Stakes in Perth.
If you asked most industry participants which stallion had the most two-year-old winners in Australia this season, most of the names given would be the well-known sires with enormous service fees. The answer (as at 9 May 2024) is unsung hero Headwater with nine individual juvenile winners in 2023-24. Leading the charge for this exceptional juvenile cohort is Listed Without Fear Stakes winner Pure Aqua
Aitch Two Oh added to her impressive record with a win in the Listed Durbridge Stakes and is now a Stakes winner at two, three, and four, while consistent Strait Acer took his earnings past $1million with three city wins this season and a third placing in the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Plenty of buyers and good judges have been keeping a careful eye on the stock of Headwater and his yearlings had a 100% clearance rate at Inglis Premier, Magic Millions Adelaide and Magic Millions Perth, selling up to $180,000. Headwater is in the top four
among his peers by progeny earnings this season and is second only to Pride of Jenni’s sire, Pride of Dubai, for number of winners.
Now we’ve come full circle as we await the next season, and once again the messages are flowing in with comments from excited trainers and educators about Ole Kirk’s first crop as they take the next important steps in their racing careers.
Not surprisingly, the yearlings by our dual Group 1 winning Champion 3yo were hot property at the yearling sales. Ole Kirk celebrated $1million for the filly out of Supara at the Magic Millions, achieved the top price for a first season sire at Inglis Premier ($400,000), and had his stock average $306,000 at Inglis Easter.
The feedback about their natural athleticisim, will to work, and impressive actions has been phenomenal and we’re so excited to see them on racetracks in the coming months.
As the racing season comes to the close with only the Queensland winter carnival still to come, the farm is getting ready for a new breeding season. An exciting new addition to Vinery’s stallion roster is $2.16million earner, Hawaii Five Oh. Bred by Gerry Harvey and raced with John Singleton, Hawaii Five Oh won on debut before going on to win the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas and Group 3 Fred Best Stakes at three, as well as placing in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap behind dual Group 1 winner and future The Everest winner Think About It, and Group 1 winner Rothfire.
By Champion sire I Am Invincible and out of Group 1 Coolmore Classic winner Aloha, he is a brother to multiple Group 2 winner Libertini, and this pedigree is so strong that Hawaii Five Oh is the only sire in the
country whose first five dams are ALL Stakes winners. His breeder Gerry Harvey will be supporting him with a large group of exceptional mares, and the Vinery team is thrilled to have him on the farm.
A good farm is only as good as the racehorses we produce and our sale graduates in 2023-24 have continued to show off the quality of Vinery’s paddocks and the horsemanship skills of our staff. We’ve had a great run of two-year-old success with the likes of Too Darn Lizzie, Gatsby’s, Vella’s Best, and All Inclusive as well as Growing Empire , who won the Group 3 Breeders’ Stakes and Listed Valley Pearl Stakes this season. Seasoned campaigner, Roots continues to be a headliner and added a win in the Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes to her resume earlier this season.
As with every year, Vinery presented yearlings at all the major sales this year, achieving strong results for our clients and supporters. A highlight was the $725,000 Zoustar colt out of Group 1 winning Vinery graduate Aristia at the Inglis Easter Sale.
We started the year with a bang at the Magic Millions when we sold 20 six-figure yearlings, headed by the $650,000 Kingman filly from Rainbow Falls. Vinery was a Top 4 vendor by aggregate at the HTBA and Inglis Classic sales and were delighted to be a Top 10 vendor by Lots sold at Magic Millions, Inglis Easter and Inglis Classic, which shows a huge bid of confidence from the sales companies in the elite stock our farm produces.
From all the team at Vinery, thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you in the new season. We can’t wait to see what it brings as the Ole Kirks turn two, the Exceedances turn three, and our older stallions continue to provide thrilling winner’s circle moments.
Champion 3yo
Sire of four multiple Group 1 winners including a Champion Sprinter
Flying
1ST DAM
Desert Sun (GB)
HELSINGE, by Desert Sun. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Song of the Sun, half-sister to MAGNUS SCANDIVA (dam of MAXIMILLIUS), WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT, Lionhearted, Danavia (dam of ICONIC). Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:BLACK CAVIAR (f by Bel Esprit). Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 201112 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, £283,550, A$6,922,550, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1. Producer.
ALL TOO HARD (c by Casino Prince). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 4th ATC George Main S., Gr.1 Subject Horse.
Moshe (c by Bel Esprit). 3 wins at 1000m, A$86,201, MVRC Moreton Hire H., Mayoral Charity Community H., 4th ATC Fireball H., L. Sire.
Naturale (f by Bel Esprit). Unraced. Dam of-
OLE KIRK (c Written Tycoon). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1. Sire.
GIMMIE PAR (f Not a Single Doubt). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$273,600, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, Wilde Racing 2YO H., 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 3d VRC Moomba P., L, 4th VRC Danehill S., Gr.2
2ND DAM
SCANDINAVIA by Snippets. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Burt Bacharach H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2 MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC Red Roses S., L Three-quarter-sister to Bit of a Ride (dam of BOOM TIME), half-sister to FROSTY THE SNOWMAN MIDNIGHT SUN RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun, McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-
Danehill (USA)
Rolls (USA)
Last Tycoon (Ire)
Kew Gardens (Fr)
Green Desert Solar
Snippets
Song Of Norway
MAGNUS (c Flying Spur). 4 wins to 1200m, £23,000, A$1,086,610, S$202,500, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1 VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, STC Big Sports Breakfast H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, L, P., Gr.1 Royal Ascot King’s Stand S., Gr.2, MRC Heath S., L. Sire.
WILANDER (c Exceed and Excel). Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2 Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H., 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.
SCANDIVA (f Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 2, A$242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P., 2d ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1 Dam of 3 winners, inc:-
MAXIMILLIUS (g Written Tycoon). 2 wins-1 at 2, A$189,120, to 2023-24, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3
ARCTIC FLIGHT (f Flying Spur). 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, VRC Flt Lt Peter Armytage H., MRC Sandown Park (UK) H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3
Lionhearted (c Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1000m, A$76,385, 2d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2. Sire. Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
ICONIC (g Bel Esprit). 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$520,250, MVRC Carlyon S., L MRC Nine West P., Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush 2YO S., SAJC James Boag’s Premium H., 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, SAJC National S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L Sistonic. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H., 4th MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners, inc:-
SEMILLION (g Shalaa). 2 wins at 2, A$562,750, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3 MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, MVRC Chautauqua S., L 3d MVRC Doveton S., L Baltics. Raced once. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
Itameri. Winner at 900m, 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
HANSEATIC (c Street Boss). 3 wins at 2, A$727,500, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3 Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Merson Cooper S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1 Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3
AUSTMARR (f Exosphere) 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$199,050, in 2023-24, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, MRC Sportspbet H.
Skagerrak. Winner at 900m. Dam of-
KRAKARIB (g Ribchester) Winner at 2, A$152,325, in 2022-23, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3
• Sire of 56 Stakes performers and over $91million in progeny earnings.
• Average earnings per starter of $128,000.
• Consistently in the Top 10 sires by winners with over 100 winners in every season since 2019.
• Sire of multiple Group 1 winners ALLIGATOR BLOOD, WELLINGTON, FORBIDDEN LOVE and BEHEMOTH.
• Four-time Group 1 winner.
• Champion 3yo of his generation - 2nd in Australian Horse Of The Year.
• Half-brother to undefeated Champion BLACK CAVIAR.
• Brother to the dam of Champion 3yo OLE KIRK.
• Yearlings have sold to 10 times his current service fee over the last two years.
SALES RESULTS
You never get ahead of yourself in a Group One against the best fillies in the country, but I think she’s going to end up a very good mare.
Bjorn Baker, trainer of Gr.1 placed Stefi Magnetica
Dual
Wellington wins the Group 1 Chairmans Sprint Prize in a career where he amassed over A$13.4million and was crowned Hong Kong’s Champion Sprinter.
Multiple
$250,000 All Too Hard x Mnemonic colt, sold by Baramul Stud to Woburn Farm at Magic Millions.
$360,000 All Too Hard x The Bride colt, sold by Vinery Stud to R Yiu at Inglis Premier.
NZ$800,000 All Too Hard x Tuscan Lady gelding, sold by Riversley Park to Mr KM Yeung at NZB Ready To Run Sale.
winner and 2024 Stakes performer Stefi Magnetica (rails) in the Group 1 Surround Stakes where she was 2nd by 0.1 of a length.
Group 1 winner Forbidden Love wins the ATC Canterbury Stakes before becoming the most expensive All Too Hard sold at auction, selling for $4.1million at the 2023 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
OUTRAGEOUS 5 wins, A$608,370, 1st ATC Festival S., Gr.3
HARD LANDING 6 wins, A$296,530, 1st VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3
ALL TOO HUIYING 10 wins, A$747,455, 1st Seymour Cup, L, VRC Seppelt Wines S., L
FAR TOO EASY 8 wins, A$1,336,675, 1st BRC Lough Neagh S., L
ALL TOO ROYAL 8 wins, A$418,285, 1st MRC Christmas S., L
HARD ROCK GIRL 2 wins, A$151,730, 1st SAJC Cinderella S., L
CUBA 8 wins, A$527,115, 1st Canberra RC National Sprint H., L
HARD TOO THINK 5 wins, A$774,640, 1st Singapore Derby, L, Singapore TC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, L
VIVA VIENNA 4 wins, A$126,683, 1st CJC Canterbury Belle S., L
He ranks with my great horses, so professional and makes his rivals look ordinary. I have probably only ever had one or two as good. He’s such a special horse.
–Gai
Waterhouse on Alligator Blood
The best breed to race sire in the country
Average progeny earnings per runner are over 20x service fee
CASINO PRINCE
1ST DAM
Danehill (USA) Rolls (USA)
Last Tycoon (Ire)
Kew Gardens (Fr)
Lady Capel, by Last Tycoon. 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$128,005, VRC Food & Wine Festival H., 2d VRC Moomba P., L. Sister to PALIA (dam of ONEMORENOMORE, DR GREEN), JUST AWESOME Mrs. Squillionaire (dam of GREEN BIRDIE), half-sister to Rainbow Alley Markane. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-
CASINO PRINCE (c by Flying Spur). 5 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,166,500, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, 2d AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1 VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, 3d VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1 AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1 MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, 4th STC George Ryder S., Gr.1. Subject Horse. TAGUS (g by Encosta de Lago). 10 wins from 1300m to 1800m, A$551,080, NSW Tatt’s RC Tramway H., Gr.3, VRC Bundaberg Distilling Company S., L SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, 3d SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, BRC Lord Mayor’s Cup, Gr.3, ATC Hall Mark S., L, BRC Bernborough H., L Scone Cup, L, 4th BTC Doomben Classic, Gr.3 LORD OF THE LAND (c by Timber Country). 7 wins from 1500m to 2400m, A$310,650, AJC Aspiration H., L STC Christmas Cup, L, 4th STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3
Reflectance (g by Redoute’s Choice). 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$379,865, 2d Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Hannan’s H., L Chateau Cheval (f by High Chaparral). 3 wins at 1200m, A$105,635, MRC H. Dam ofBEST OF BORDEAUX (c Snitzel). Joint Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2021-22. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,469,750, to 2022-23, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2 Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Canonbury S., Gr.3, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Run to the Rose, Gr.2, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1. Sire.
Lady Larissa (f by Belong to Me). Winner at 1150m. Dam of 4 winners, inc:-
Typhoon Witness (f Star Witness). Winner at 1250m, 2d SAJC Dequetteville S., L, 4th SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L
Fandom. 2 wins at 2, MRC Hyland Race Colours 2yo H. Dam of-
Distrustful. Unraced. Dam of-
Distrustful Award (g Shamus Award) Winner at 2000m in 2022-23, 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3
Lady Paget (f by Testa Rossa). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m. Dam of-
Graciousness (f by Street Cry) Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of-
VIENNA PRINCESS (f Snitzel) 4 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$1,175,400, to 2023-24, MRC Twilight Glow S., L 2d ATC Reginald Allen H., L, 4th ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.2
Danzig
Razyana
Mr. Prospector
Grand Luxe
Try My Best Mill Princess
Kenmare
Garden Green
2ND DAM
Kew Gardens by Kenmare. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m in France and U.S.A, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Soya, L. Halfsister to LE JOHNSTAN, Shangrila (dam of CRILLON, MYKONOS), Woodwind (dam of PICCOLO, TAHILLA), Fete Champetre (dam of FAVOURITE PRINCE). Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 7 winners inc:PALIA (Last Tycoon). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, NZ$70,600, A$154,960, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.3, Avondale JC Classic S., L, 2d ARC King’s P., Gr.3, Guineas Trial, L, AJC James HB Carr S., L, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L, 3d Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ S., Gr.2 WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.3, BTC Rough Habit P., L. Dam of 7 winners inc:ONEMORENOMORE (Red Ransom). Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$456,510, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, TL Baillieu H., L, 2d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3 3d AJC George Main S., Gr.1 STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, AJC Breeders’ P., L. Sire.
DR GREEN (Fusaichi Pegasus). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1300m, WRC Wellesley S., L Wanganui Guineas, L, 2d Hawke’s Bay Guineas, Gr.2, Counties Challenge S., L, 3d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 Sire.
Fury (Fusaichi Pegasus) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$142,665, MRC Jack Elliot 2YO H., 2d SAJC Jansz S., Gr.3
Sarvon. Winner at 1200m. Dam of 5 winners, inc:SWORDS DRAWN (Camelot) 7 wins from 1400m to 2500m, NZ$292,550, A$234,775, to 2022-23, MVRC Moonee Valley Night Cup, L, Hawke’s Bay Cup, L, 2d Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Roy Higgins H., L Savont. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in NZ. Dam of 4 winners, inc:-
VIGOR WINNER (Declaration of War). 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$285,081, A$4,375, Cambridge Breeders S., Gr.3, ARC Hallmark Stud H., L 2d CJC Coupland’s Bakeries Mile, Gr.2, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, 3d Hawkes Bay Spring Sprint H., Gr.3-twice, Waikato RC J Swap Contractors Sprint H., Gr.3 On the Ball. Placed at 2, Dam ofARCHAIC SMILE (f Saxon Warrior (JPN)) 2 wins at 2, NZ$162,750, in 2023-24, WRC Wellesly S., L 2d Auckland TR Sistema S., Gr.1 JUST AWESOME (Last Tycoon). 3 wins to 1200m, A$163,620, STC Concorde S., L, VATC Normanby H., 2d VRC
Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, VATC Schillaci S., Gr.3, 3d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.3, NSW Tatt’s RC
Roman Consul S., Gr.3 Sire.
Mrs. Squillionaire. Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 5 winners, inc:-
GREEN BIRDIE (Catbird). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m, A$169,275, S$513,000, HK$12,391,500, 23,344,000¥, 368,000Dhs, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, Gr.1 HKJC Premier Bowl H., L, Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby Trial, L, 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Hanshin Centaur S., Gr.2, HKJC Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L 3d HKJC Cathay Pacific International Sprint Trial, L, Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby, L
• Best value stallion in Australia.
• Over 70% winners to runners.
• Progeny earnings of over $63million.
• Average earnings per runner of over $100,000 - 20 times his current service fee.
• 23 individual Stakes winners including 2024 Group 2 WATC Perth Cup winner CASINO SEVENTEEN.
• Sire of Group 1 winners ALL TOO HARD & ESCADO.
• Sire of seven $1million+ earners inc. SWEET DEAL, BANDERSNATCH, LIM’S CRUISER & STAR OF YIU CHEUNG.
• By Champion sire Flying Spur.
• Half-brother to three Stakes winners.
Being a Casino Prince, he gets better and better with age.
- Trainer Luke Price on Cuban Royale
RACE RECORD
SALES RESULTS
AVERAGE PROGENY EARNINGS OVER
PER STARTER
$50,000 Casino Prince x Divine Faith colt, sold by Amarina Farm to Rising Sun Syndicate, Henry Dwyer Racing, Suda Takao Shoten at Inglis Classic.
$50,000 Casino Prince x Balmodena colt, sold by Bombora Downs to T Templeton at Inglis Premier.
4x Stakes winner and $1.2million earner Bandersnatch wins the Group 3 ATC Doncaster Prelude.
Cuban Royale adds a 10th win to the resume in the Listed ATC Carrington Stakes.
Group 1 placed and 4x Group 3 winner, Sweet Deal, earned over $1.6million across her 11 wins.
Champion 3yo and four-time Group 1 winner, All Too Hard.
LEADING PROGENY
ALL TOO HARD 7 wins, Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 201213, A$2,288,200, 1st MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 MRC
CASINO SEVENTEEN 9 wins, A$1,182,946, 1st WATC Perth Cup, , Pinjarra Cup, L, Bunbury TC South West Cup, L STAR ROLLING 5 wins, A$402,670, 1st MRC PB Lawrence S., Gr.2, SAJC Penang Trophy, L
WHAT’S NEW 6 wins, Champion 4YO & Older Female in Singapore in 2019, A$680,554, 1st Singapore TC Stewards’ Cup, L, Singapore TC Silver Bowl, L
7 wins, A$322,840, 1st BRC Just Now H., L
CUBAN ROYALE 10 wins, A$820,300, 1st ATC Carrington S., L
PHRASES 9 wins, A$517,695, 1st ATC Randwick City S., L
JACKPOT PRINCE 5 wins, A$150,975, 1st WATC Belmont Classic, L TIMELESS PRINCE 12 wins, A$554,440, 1st SCTC Sunshine Coast L
Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner
Sire of two first crop Group-winners already
EXCEEDANCE
1ST DAM
BONNIE MAC (NZ), by Thorn Park. 5 wins to 1400m, NZ$15,750, A$147,770, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MRC Louise Cooper P., WRC Stella Artois H., 4th MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, SAJC Proud Miss S., L Half-sister to INTIMATE MOMENT UPHAM - BASIC TRILOGY (H.K.), GOLD RUM. Dam of four foals, three to race, all winners, inc:-
EXCEEDANCE (c by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,181,115, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1 ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1 Run to the Rose H., Gr.2. Subject Horse. OXLEY ROAD (c by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$495,450, MRC Caulfield Sprint, Gr.2, Zeditave S., Gr.3, VRC Tick Homes P., 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Kate Crosby H., 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Heath S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Incognitus S., L MAC ‘N’ CHEESE (f by Sebring). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$202,500, SAJC Oaklands P., L, Clare Lindop S., L, Adelaide Galvanising Industries H., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., 3d SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3 4th MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L Capital Mac (c by Capitalist) Winner at 1200m in 2022-23 in Aust.
2ND DAM
Gold Class, by Gold Brose. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Waikato RC Newstalk ZB H., 2d VRC Empire Rose H., 3d Waikato RC Windsor Park Sprint H., L MRC GT Donoghue H., Nizam’s Ring H., MVRC Seradeka H. Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 5 winners inc:-
UPHAM - BASIC TRILOGY (H.K.) (g Mastercraftsman). 5 wins from 1500m to 2000m, A$178,360, HK$4,908,800, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, HKJC Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road H., Finance Street H., 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3 GCTC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, HKJC Centenary Vase, Gr.3, HKU Space H., 3d HKJC Country Club Challenge Cup, ATC Cellarbrations H., HKJC Citi Mortgage Services H., 4th HKJC Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, Gr.1, January Cup, Gr.3
INTIMATE MOMENT (f Dubawi). 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$287,845, ATC Epona S., Gr.3, Congrats at Vinery H., Michael Ford H., 2d ATC Broadmeadow P., TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, The Last Post H., Big Sports Breakfast H., 4th ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1 Aspiration H., Gr.3, Epona S., Gr.3 Toy Show H., Gr.3 Dam of 4 winners inc:Arousal. Winner at 1200m, ATC Agency Projects H. Moetman. Winner at 2000m in 2022-23 in Aust.
I Am in the Mood. Winner at 2 in Aust. Seduce. Winner at 1400m in Aust.
BONNIE MAC (f Thorn Park). 5 wins. See above.
GOLD RUM (g Golan). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Taranaki RC Linepower 4YO H., L BOP RC Karldon Trust H., 3d WRC Te Omanga Hospice H. Goldie Thorn (f Thorn Park). Winner at 2, Ashburton 2YO Classic. Dam of 2 winners, inc:He’s an Ace (g Swiss Ace). 2 wins at 1200m, ARC Canvas Magazine H., 3d Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Curraghmore H., 4th ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3
Our Sequoia. Winner at 1400m in NZ.
3RD DAM
LIGHTOTOUCH, by Iades. Unraced. Half-sister to Journeytoafantasy Mo Wolf (dam of MO DINERO and granddam of CALENDAR GIRL). Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners inc:-
Gold Class (Gold Brose). 2 wins See above.
Touch of Brose. 4 wins to 1350m, AJC Endeavour H., STC Members Reserved Seating H., 3d STC Sydney Night Racing H.
He is a very nice, athletic colt…. He is a strong running colt and we expect him to be an impressive two year old.
- Guy Mulcaster, purchaser of the $330k Runway Star colt with Chris Waller at Magic Millions
• Top 10 first season sire by winners and earnings.
• Sire of first crop multiple Group winner DUBLIN DOWN, Group 3 winner FLYER and winners Simply Tina and Hamilton Brown.
• 2024 yearlings sold up to $520,000 - over 15 times his current service fee.
• Other sales of $380,000, $370,000, $360,000, $350,000, $330,000, $300,000, $250,000, $220,000 x 2 from his first two crops to sell.
• Averaged 131 mares in his first four seasons at stud.
• Group 1 winner of the stallion making Group 1 VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes.
• By world class stallion Exceed And Excel - Sire of 216 Stakes winners.
• From Bonnie Mac - Dam of 3 individual Stakes winners.
RACE RECORD
SALES RESULTS
Exceedance x Dublin Lass
$220,000 Exceedance x Meikas colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Griffiths de Kock Racing and Peter Ford Thoroughbreds at Inglis Premier.
Exceedance x
Exceedance
I’m a fan of Exceedance… She’s a lovely, athletic filly and is a standout physical with a lovely pedigree.
– Trainer Liam Howley after purchasing the 2022 Miss Gunpowder filly at Inglis Easter.
$520,000
filly, sold by Alma Vale/Kitchwin Hills Partnership to Ladbrokes Racing Club and Newgate Bloodstock at Inglis Easter.
$330,000 Exceedance x Runway Star colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Chris Waller Racing and Mulcaster Bloodstock at the Magic Millions.
$250,000
Miss Gunpowder filly, sold by Vinery Stud to Liam Howley Racing, Andrew Williams
$220,000
x Beechal colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Winning Stud and Satomi Oka Bloodstock at Inglis Premier.
We know he’s a really good colt. He took control of the race and was very impressive.
– Calvin McEvoy on dual-Group 3 winning 2yo Dublin Down after the Pago Pago Stakes.
Dual Group winning 2yo, Dublin Down wins the Group 3 ATC Pago Pago Stakes.
First crop Group-winning daughter Flyer.
Hamilton Brown wins his maiden on debut at the Gold Coast.
First crop 2yo winner and Vinery graduate Simply Tina.
$2.1million earner
By a multiple Champion Sire, from a Group 1 winner
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
1ST DAM
Cannarelle
Encosta De Lago
Tennessee Midnight
ALOHA, by Encosta de Lago. 8 wins from 1200m to 1750m, A$804,974, ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, MRC Lord S., L, VRC Aktrapid Nursing Agency H., MVRC Nye at MVRC H., VRC Better Draw H., MRC Yalumba H., Thomas Moule H., 2d VRC Henry Bucks S., L, MRC Kevin Hayes S., L MVRC TEAC Flashback P., 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2 SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes Oaks, Gr.1. Half-sister to Midnight Rock (dam of MY EMOTION). Dam of six named foals, all raced, five winners-
LIBERTINI (f by I Am Invincible) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,955,950, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Furious S., Gr.2 Scone RC Woodlands S., L, ATC Armistice 2YO P., 2d ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2 HAWAII FIVE OH (c by I Am Invincible) 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$2,162,225, in 2022-23, BRC Fred Best Classic, Gr.3, Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Arrowfield Tradition of Greatness H., 3d BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1 ATC Heritage S., L. Subject horse.
My Prince Charming (g by More Than Ready) 4 wins to 1350m, A$127,670, SAJC Hughes Chauffeured Limos P., Ubet H.
Hualalai (c by Street Cry) 2 wins at 2, A$125,950, ATC Pro Rata Membership 2YO H. Sire. De an Andretti (f by I Am Invincible) Winner at 2, ATC Royal Richmond Hotel 2YO P.
2ND DAM
TENNESSEE MIDNIGHT, by Danehill. Winner at 2, VRC Ottawa S., L, 4th VATC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3 Threequarter-sister to Don’t Get Excited, half-sister to MALAGUERRA. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 8 winners inc:ALOHA (Encosta de Lago) 8 wins See above.
Altivo. 6 wins to 1300m, SAJC Irish Race Day H., Charge of Beersheba H., Daycorp H. Steel. 3 wins at 1600m, 2300m, ARC First Crop One Cool Cat 3YO H., WRC Programmed Property Services H. Tennessee Love. Winner at 1200m. Dam ofLibrarsi (Reliable Man) Winner at 2, 2d Waikato RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Jarvis Trading S., 4th Wanganui JC O’Learys Fillies S., L
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha (GB)
Canny Lad
Countess Pedrille
Fairy King (USA)
Shoal Creek
Danehill (USA)
Tennessee Morn
Danzig
Kris Bletchingly
Zoffany (USA)
Northern Dancer
Star Way (GB)
Danzig
Bletchingly
Midnight Rock. Raced 3 times. Dam ofMY EMOTION (Savabeel) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, A$288,100, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MVRC Agar Cleaning P., 4th MRC Kevin Hayes S., L. Producer. Midnight Revels. Unraced. Dam ofSEABROOK (Hinchinbrook) 2 wins at 2, A$853,840, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Sweet Embrace S., Gr.2 2d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2 MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2 SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, MRC Anniversary Cup, Gr.3 SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3 MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L 4th BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2 MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL
3RD DAM
TENNESSEE MORN, by Bletchingly. 3 wins at 2, A$138,400, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 2d VATC Debutante S., L, 3d MVRC Seaview Champagne S., L VATC Bounding Away H., L. Sister to TENNESSEE MAGIC (dam of TREZEVANT), TENNESSEE MIST, Tennessee Spirit, three-quarter-sister to Academic Dam of 16 named foals, 13 to race, 10 winners, inc:MALAGUERRA (Magnus) 12 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,896,800, VRC Darley Classic, Gr.1, BTC Cup, Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, ATC Star Kingdom S., Gr.3 VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, Emirates Airline H., Lavazza Short Black H., 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Schillaci S., Gr.2, MRC (Mornington) Bayside Jeep Guineas, 3d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1 WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1
TENNESSEE MIDNIGHT (Danehill) Winner. See above.
Don’t Get Excited (Elvstroem) 10 wins to 1400m, A$425,313, Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz, MRC New Zealand
Bloodstock H., National Jockeys’ Trust H., Sportingbet.com.au H., Slickpix H., 2d MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L
Elle’s Decree. Raced once. Dam ofCool ‘n’ Sassy. 3 wins to 1200m. Dam of-
COOL AZA BEEL (Savabeel) Champion 2YO in New Zealand in 2019-20. 4 wins at 2, NZ$707,560, ARC
• 6th in the 2023 $20million Everest – 2.3 lengths behind Think About It & I Wish I Win.
• A winner on debut and Stakes placed at his second start.
• Over $2.1million in prizemoney.
• Son of multiple Champion sire I Am Invincible.
• Physically from the same mould as his sire - possessing size, strength, scope, and quality.
• From the Group 1 ATC Coolmore Classic winner, ALOHA.
• The only stallion at stud in Australia whose first five dams are all Stakes winners.
• Brother to multiple Group 2 winner and Group 1-placed LIBERTINI, who defeated Classique Legend (Everest winner) and Nature Strip (Australian Champion) in the Premiere Stakes.
• His first 3 dams are by Encosta De Lago, Danehill and Bletchingly – 14 Australian Sires Titles between them.
• Bred on the successful I Am Invincible/Encosta De Lago cross – 9 Stakes winners & 20.45% Stakes winners to runners.
Hawaii Five Oh is a spectacular looking horse, he is a good size, well balanced and has perfect confirmation.
– Peter Orton, Vinery Stud General Manager
REGALLY BRED
It was a one act affair.
- Sky Racing’s Ron Dufficy after the Hawkesbury Guineas
A leading Australian sire by 2yo winners this season 2024 yearlings sold to 180k
1ST DAM
RIVER DOVE, by Hurricane Sky. 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, 2d VRC
Ride the Rapids Danzig
Kensington S., L Sister to River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA RIVER DELTA), River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-
HEADWATER (c by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 VRC Kensington S., L, 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Subject Horse.
Fare Well (f by Exceed and Excel). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$238,515, Twitter at Gossytrack 2YO P., 2d Scone RC Denise’s Joy S., L, 3d VRC Gucci S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L, 4th ATC Starlight S., L Razor Sharp H., L A River Somewhere (f by Exceed and Excel). 2 wins at 1000m, 1050m, BRC Sky Racing H.
2ND DAM
RIDE THE RAPIDS by River Rough. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky). 8 wins. See above. River Crossing (f Bellotto). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L Dam of 5 winners inc:-
KULGRINDA (Exceed and Excel). 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L Manihi Classic, L Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-3 times, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3 MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L. Dam of 5 winners, inc:Poseidon’s Pool - Luen on Poseidon (Mac.) 11 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$99,000, M$3,249,725, to 2023-24 in Aust. and Macau, SAJC Medallion Homes 2YO H., 2d Macau Guineas, L 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3 Macau Sprint Trophy, L RIVER DELTA (Al Maher). 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L Producer. River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam ofRIVER NIGHT (Night of Thunder). Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute’s Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3 VRC Very Special Kids P., L 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L River Express (f Blazing Sword) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Dam ofCROSS CURRENT (Keltrice). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H. Dam of-
Razyana Lomond
Gladiolus
Dancing Show (USA)
River Rough (NZ)
Kilmarie
CROWN PROSECUTOR (Medaglia d’Oro). Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1
River Tribe. Winner at 1400m. Dam ofWILLOW CREEK (Tale of the Cat). 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer. Speedboat. Placed at 3. Dam ofCAPTIVANT (Capitalist). 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, in 2020-21, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 3d ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1 Skyline S., Gr.2 VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3 Sire. Warby (Hellbent) 3 wins to 1400m, $164,785, to 2023-24, BRC Ascot Green H., 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3
Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m. Dam ofLanikai. 3 wins at 1100m, A$76,650, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC United Voice QLD H. Dam ofKALINO (Pierro) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100 to 1600m, A$651,400, to 2023-24, VRC Sofitel H., L ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H. River Serenade. Winner at 1000m. Dam ofFIRST COMMAND (Commands). 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3 MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2 VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S., L MRC WJ Adams S., L ONEWORLD (Danehill Dancer). 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl H., L, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1 HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Chow Tai Fook Bauhinia Sprint H., L. Sire. Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H. Dam of 3 winners, inc:MCLAREN (Exceed and Excel). Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 Cao Cao – First Chief (Sing.) (Fastnet Rock) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$174,150, S$154,775, HK$105,800, to 2024, 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3 Riviere. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H. Dam ofESSONNE (Reliable Man) 6 wins to 1400m, A$363,400, to 2022-23, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, 2d BRC Just Now H., L SCTC Sunshine Coast Cup, L
• Leading First Season Sire by winners in 2019-20.
• Champion Second Season Sire by earnings in 2020-21.
• 9* individual 2yo winners in 2023-24 including Stakes winner PURE AQUA. *to May 9.
• Sire of 17 Stakes performers including Stakes winners JAMAEA, MILEVA, AITCH TWO OH, WISDOM OF WATER, LITTLE MISS KUBI, STARLIGHT, etc. from just 5 crops of racing age.
• Son of multiple Champion sire Exceed And Excel - Sire of 216 Stakes winners.
• From Group 1 Oakleigh Plate winner RIVER DOVE.
• Good looks - $500,000 Inglis Easter yearling.
• Group 2 winner of the ATC Silver Slipper Stakes at 2.
• 2024 yearlings sold up to 18 times current service fee.
He was electric when he sprinted and put them away easily. We haven’t got to the bottom of him yet.
– Jockey Jason Collett after his ATC Shoot Out Mile win on $1.3million earner Strait Acer.
SALES RESULTS
LEADING PROGENY
2YO Stakes winner, Pure Aqua, wins the 2024 Listed Without Fear Stakes.
NZ$380,000 Headwater x Magnificently colt, sold by Regal Farm to Wallace Thoroughbreds Ltd at NZB Ready To Run Sale.
$80,000 Headwater x Tempting Delight colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Widdison Racing at Inglis Premier.
$180,000 Headwater x Lady Einstein filly, sold by Barador Stud to Coolarest Farm at Inglis Classic.
$70,000 Headwater x Magicaz colt, sold by Fairview Park Stud to Kellette Stables at Inglis Classic.
Dual Group 2 winner, Jamaea, wins the ATC Percy Sykes Stakes, taking her earnings to over $1million before being sold as a broodmare prospect for $1,025,000 in 2023.
Mileva gets one of her four Stakes wins in the Listed MRC Alinghi Stakes.
We’ve had good luck with the Headwaters like Aitch Two Oh, Pure Aqua and Karacasu and while they keep winning, we will keep buying them.
- Trainer Richard Jolly
Winner of the Gr.3 VRC Red Roses Stakes and Listed Without Fear Stakes,
Champion 3yo
First crop yearlings sold to $1 million
OLE KIRK
1ST DAM
Iglesia
WRITTEN TYCOON
NATURALE, by Bel Esprit. Unraced. Sister to BLACK CAVIAR, three-quarter-sister to ICONIC Sistonic (dam of SEMILLION), half-sister to ALL TOO HARD. Dam of 4 foals, 2 to race, both winners-
OLE KIRK (c by Written Tycoon) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2020-21. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2 Rosebud H., L, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1 Subject Horse. GIMMIE PAR (f by Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$308,825, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3 Wilde Racing 2YO H., 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 3d VRC Moomba P., L, 4th VRC Danehill S., Gr.2
2ND DAM
HELSINGE by Desert Sun (GB). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Song of the Sun half-sister to MAGNUS, SCANDIVA (dam of MAXIMILLIUS), WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT, Lionhearted Danavia (dam of ICONIC). Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:BLACK CAVIAR (f Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 201112 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, £283,550, A$6,922,550, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1 MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1. Producer. ALL TOO HARD (c Casino Prince) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1 MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1 VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.2 ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2 VRC Talindert S., L, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1 ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 4th ATC George Main S., Gr.1 Sire.
3RD DAM
SCANDINAVIA by Snippets. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Burt Bacharach H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1 VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2 MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC
Red Roses S., L.Three-quarter-sister to Bit of a Ride (dam of BOOM TIME), half-sister to FROSTY THE SNOWMAN MIDNIGHT SUN RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun, McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:-
WILANDER (c Exceed and Excel) Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2 Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H, 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1 Sire.
SCANDIVA (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 2, A$242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2 Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P., 2d ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1 Dam of 3 winners, inc:-
MAXIMILLIUS (g Written Tycoon) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$189,120, to 2023-24, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3
ARCTIC FLIGHT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3
Lionhearted (c Fastnet Rock) Winner at 1000m, A$76,385, 2d ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2 MRC Thoroughbred Club Cup, L. Sire.
Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
ICONIC (Bel Esprit) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$520,250, MVRC Carlyon S., L, 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, SAJC National S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L
Sistonic. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H., 4th MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3 Dam of 2 winners-
SEMILLION (g Shalaa) 2 wins at 2, A$556,250, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, MVRC Chautauqua S., L 3d MVRC Doveton S., L Baltics. Raced onece. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
Badcoe (g Wanted) 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust. And Malaysia, 2d Perak TC Charity Cup, L Itameri. Winner at 900m, 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 5 winners inc:-
HANSEATIC (c Street Boss) 3 wins at 2, A$727,500, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, Merson Cooper S., L 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3
AUSTMARR (f Exosphere) 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$199,050, in 2023-24, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, MRC Sportspbet H.
Skagerrak. Winner at 900m Dam of-
KRAKARIB (g Ribchester) Winner at 2, A$152,325, in 2022-23, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.
• First yearlings sold to $1million.
• Champion 3yo – dual Group 1 winner of the ATC Golden Rose and MRC Caulfield Guineas.
• Juvenile Stakes winner on debut at Flemington.
• Winner of over $2.1million on the track.
• Exceptional looks – a $675,000 yearling.
• By Champion Sire Written Tycoon.
• From a family of Champions – out of a sister to the undefeated Champion BLACK CAVIAR and a half-sister to Champion and successful sire ALL TOO HARD.
• An excellent outcross - Danehill free.
• First yearlings purchased by Ciaron Maher, Waterhouse/Bott, Annabel Neasham, Belmont Bloodstock, Star Thoroughbreds, Ryan & Alexiou Racing, Moody Racing, Bjorn Baker, Griffiths De Kock, Clinton McDonald, Richard & Chantelle Jolly, Proven Thoroughbreds, Pride Racing, McEvoy Mitchell Racing, Kris Lees, John Foote, Simon Zahra Racing, Paul Moroney, Blacktype Bloodstock, Mick Price, Cambridge Racing, Shane McGrath, et al.
RACE RECORD
PRICE
We know how good Written Tycoon is and Ole Kirk is out of the family of a Champion in Black Caviar, and we’ve seen how successful All Too Hard is. If a young stallion is going to be a success, he’s got the genetics and the race record to do it.
- Robbie Griffiths after purchasing the $1million Supara filly
You would go a long way to find a nicer filly. Absolutely breathtaking and we loved her as soon as we laid eyes on her. I have really liked the first crop of Ole Kirk and this filly was a must have.
– Shane McGrath, co-purchaser of the $360,000 Tune Doubt filly
$1,000,000 Ole Kirk x Supara filly, sold by Newhaven Park to Griffiths de Kock Fillies P’ship, Peter Ford Thoroughbreds and Brookdale Racing at Magic Millions.
$400,000 Ole Kirk x Kibibi colt sold by Willow Grove Stud to B & J Racing at Inglis Premier.
$360,000 Ole Kirk x Tune Doubt filly, sold by Gilgai Farm to Clinton McDonald and Shane McGrath at Inglis Premier.
YEARLING BY A FIRST SEASON SIRE AT INGLIS PREMIER
I would say Ole Kirk, from a first-season sire point, would be up there with the best of the first-season stallions’ yearlings I’ve seen. They’ve got a great quality to them, they’ve got beautiful heads, good actions, a bit of scope to them as well. To me, they just look like horses that will be sharp early horses but have a little bit of three-year-old (ability) to them as well.
$400,000 Ole Kirk x Cool Passion, sold by Widden Stud to E Yeung at Inglis Easter.
$350,000 Ole Kirk x Dancers filly, sold by North to Moody Racing at Magic Millions.
$340,000 Ole Kirk x Manasari colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Hawkes Racing at Inglis Easter.
$350,000 Ole Kirk x Wayupinthesky colt, sold by North to Vinery Stud at Inglis Easter.
– Mick Malone, North
One of Australia’s leading strike rate sires with a huge 74% winners to runners 2024 yearlings sold to 24x covering fee
1ST DAM
Leone Chiara
Made of Gold (USA)
Barossa Gourmet
GOLDEN DELICIOUS by Made of Gold (USA). 13 wins-4 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$497,290, WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, Colonel Reeves S., L HG Bolton Sprint H., L-twice, MVRC William Crockett S., L, WATC
O’Grady Lefroy H., Budget Just Rewards H., Fernville Stud H., Jungle Patrol 2YO H., Carbine Club Welter H., Readersmart 2YO H., Full on Aces 2YO H., Bayswater 2YO H., 2d WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L SAJC Pink Diamond Trophy H., MRC Queen Elizabeth II Classic, WATC Cadenas Welter H., Perth Ice Works Trophy H., Queen of Pop H., Sorrento 3YO H., 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.2, Roma Cup, Gr.3, Colonel Reeves S., L, MRC Sir John Monash S., L, 4th VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3, WATC Beaufine S., L. Dam of 6 foals, all winnersSTAR TURN (c by Star Witness). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$877,300, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2 ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Pierro 2YO P., 2d ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1 ATC Antler Luggage Kirkham 2YO P. Subject Horse. Straight Gold (g by Stratum). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$136,450, HK$5,344,000, HKJC Singapore Turf Club
Trophy H., STC Lynch Flowers H., HKJC Ho Chung H., 2d HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Cranbourne TC Apache Cat Classic, HKJC Victoria Racing Club H., Swiftlet H., Lucky Owners H., 3d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Dilmah Earl Grey S., L HKJC Happy Valley Trophy H., Bailey H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L Hilton Head (f by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2, BRC Austin Pool Services 2YO P. Dam of 6 winnersEden Roc - Sunny Boy (H.K.) (g Star Witness). 4 wins at 1200m, A$39,250, HK$5,605,000, HKJC Chevalier Property Dev H., Nam Long Shan H., Tai Tam Bay H., Victoria Harbour H., Purves Quaich H., 2d ATC Australian Fire Hose 2YO P., HKJC Alnwick H., Sports Club Diamond Jubilee Challenge H., 3d ATC Lonhro P., L, HKJC Po Yan H., 4th ATC Skyline S., Gr.2 Cordilla (f Shamus Award). 5 wins to 1450m, A$234,335, VRC Rivette Series Final, MRC Catanach’s Jewellers H., 2d MRC Ive Print H., 3d MRC Ladbrokes Switch H. Thief by Night (g Star Witness). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m to 2023-24. Chief Witness (g Star Witness). Winner at 1200m in 2023-24, Newcastle QMF Construction CG&E Mdn H. Jerry’s Witness (f Star Witness). Winner at 1000m. Dam of 3 winnersTaurids - Self Improvement (H.K.). 3 wins to 1250m, A$41,975, HK$3,825,975, to 2023-24, HKJC Tai Hang H., 2d HKJC Mei Lam H., IP JUG H. Tillotson. 3 wins to 1100m, A137,505 to 2022-23, ATC Piccolo Me H. Opal Fields. Winner at 900m in 2023-24, Newcastle Brian Sheeley Memorial Mdn H. Shufoog (f by Star Witness). Winner at 1150m, 2d Kenilworth Need for Speed Sprint. Dam of-
Soviet Star (USA)
Flying Floozie
Lion Hunter
Chiara
Green Forest
Vindaria
Pre Emptive Strike (Can)
Marry Me Maria
By Nureyev By Pompeii Court (USA) By Danehill (USA)
By Last Tycoon (Ire)
By Shecky Greene
By Roi Dagobert
By Blushing Groom
By My Heart (Ire)
Thisiswhatitmeans. 2 wins at 1200m. R187,000 in 2023-24, Greyville Hollywoodbets Bright Future H., Greyville Happy Women’s Day Mdn P.
Pinova (f by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1100m, 2d ATC Gallipoli H. Dam of 4 winnersLuiselli. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m MRC Tile Importer H., 3d MRC Remembering Ray Huxley H. The Executioner - Fortune Changer (Sing.). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$201,542, S$56,700, SAJC Mypunter.com 2YO H., 2d Bendigo JC 2YO Gold Rush, SAJC Magic Millions Supports National Jockeys Trust H., Singapore TC Class 4 H.-3 times, 3d MVRC Ranvet H., Singapore TC Class 4 H., 4th Singapore TC Stewards’ Cup, L Pin Deep. Winner at 1000m in 2023-24, 3d WATC Dickies Tree Service 2YO P., Amelia Park P. Quadcopter. 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m, S$323,715, to 2023, Singapore TC Victoria Racing Club Trophy, Risky Business H., Class 4 H.-twice, 2d Singapore TC Novice P.-twice, Class 4 H., 3d Singapore TC Class 4 H.-3 times.
Braeburn - Miracle (Sing.) (g by Stratum). 8 wins at 1100m, 1200m, S$133,225, A$15,800, to 2023 in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore TC Top Knight S., Class 5 H., 3d Singapore TC War Affair S., Aramaayo S.
2ND DAM
BAROSSA GOURMET, by Pre Emptive Strike (Can). 6 wins to 1200m, Oakbank RC Nescafe Cappuccino H. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners inc:GOLDEN DELICIOUS (f Made of Gold). 13 wins. See above.
Barossa Music. Winner at 1000m. Dam ofMio Fratello. 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$169,545, WATC Westspeed 3YO H., Ryan’s Meats H., Connector Drilling H., Brett Nazzari H., Ozbet.com.au H., 2d WATC Westspeed 3YO H.-twice, 3d WATC Legacy Laurel Clubs H., Festival of Perth Racing H.
3RD DAM
MARRY ME MARIA, by My Heart (Ire). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:Just for Maria. 7 wins to 1400m, Oakbank RC Colour Courts H., 2d VATC St. Clair H., SAJC Lord Dudley H., 3d SAJC Heritage Week Graduation S. Producer.
Barossa Gourmet. 6 wins. See above.
Vintage Delight. Unplaced. Dam ofCash Exchange (g Real Cash). 5 wins from 1050m to 1650m, SAJC Nakayama H., 2d SAJC Legacy Tony’s Tuna International H., 3d SAJC Christmas H., Gr.3 Marsh H.
• Electrifying sprinter – won the Group 2 MRC Schillaci Stakes over 1100m in 1:02.89.
• Sire of 16 Stakes horses with progeny earnings over $23.5 million. Average progeny earnings of over $121k per starter.
• Son of multiple Group 1 winner Star Witness.
• From multiple Stakes winning mare Golden Delicious.
• An impressive strike rate of over 74% winners to runners already.
• Sire of Group 1 winner STARTANTES and Stakes winners CORDYCEPS SIX, ALSEPHINA, ME ME LAGARDE, MISS HIPSTAR, SALTAIRE, GOLDEN MONKEY, etc.
• 2024 yearlings sold up to $360,000.
• Sire of the $825,000 Commonwealth colt at the NZB Ready To Run Sale, who broke southern hemisphere 2yo sale records.
RACE RECORD
FROM FIRST CROP WITH BIGGEST CROPS TO COME
Every Star Turn I’ve put a bridle on has had city-class ability. They’re sound with good minds and you should consider him if you want to breed a winner.
– Trainer Matthew Dunn
SALES RESULTS
I rated him the best of the 500 Classic Sale yearlings I inspected. He’s a lovely-looking, athletic type and a real good mover so we were very keen to secure him. Star Turn is doing a great job here, as well as Singapore and Hong Kong.
Group 1-placed Alsephina wins the Group 3
Pre-Christmas
WATC La Trice Stakes.
A$2.2million earner Cordyceps Six wins the Group 3 HKJC Sha Tin Vase.
2yo Stakes winner, Saltaire, wins the ATC Inglis Nursery (RL).
- Agent Lenny Russo, purchaser of the $240k Crystal Rock colt at Inglis Classic
Record breaking NZ$825,000 Star Turn x Commonwealth colt, sold by KB Bloodstock to Mr Pato Leung at NZB Ready To Run Sale.
$280,000 Star Turn x Joyful Journey colt, sold by Vinery Stud to Ciaron Maher Bloodstock at Magic Millions.
$360,000 Star Turn x Naantali filly, sold by Vinery Stud to E Hirsch at Inglis Easter.
$260,000 Star Turn x Hyannis Port colt, sold by Baramul Stud to Woburn Farm at Magic Millions.
YEARLINGS AVERAGED OVER
LEADING PROGENY
STARTANTES 6 wins, Joint Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2021-22.
