From Breednet: A fast Group winning sprinter by Breeders Cup Classic winner Blame, Officiating (USA) was carefully selected by Aquis Stallions following a global headhunting mission to secure an outcross stallion for Queensland and his first foals are arriving this spring.
From Breednet: The withdrawal of the top weight in Saturday’s $175,000 Listed VRC Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final (1200m) at Flemington saw the field down to just six, with Marble Nine continuing his outstanding recent form to secure his first black type victory.
From TTR: On the final day of stakes racing in Hong Kong, Kobayashi’s half-brother Copartner Prance won his first group race in the G3 Premier Cup, and in the G3 Premier Plate, the veteran galloper Beauty Joy guaranteed himself a sixth season in the region with a strong victory.
From TTR: Aquis has announced the acquisition of Prost, a powerful son of Snitzel, who will stand his debut season for $13,200 inc GST. He makes up an exciting seven-strong roster that is full of youth and promise.
From ANZ Bloodstock: Aquis Farm have announced that Prost, a dual Group-winning son of Snitzel (Redoute’s Choice), will join their seven-strong stallion roster in the 2025 breeding season and he will stand for an opening fee of $13,200 (all fees inc. GST).
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From Breednet: Aquis Stallions is proud to announce Prost – the explosive, Group 2 and 3 winning son of Snitzel – as the latest addition to our stallion roster for 2025.
From ANZ Bloodstock: Sunshine In Paris (Invader) is set to race on for at least another 18 months, with a second shot at The Everest (Gr 1, 1200m) in mind next spring ahead of a possible mating with Frankel (Galileo).
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From ANZ Bloodstock: Renowned breeder John Camilleri had plenty of reasons to be beaming when Sunshine In Paris (Invader) earned him a top tier dividend on his sizeable investment when she pulled a breathtaking win out of the bag in Saturday’s Champions Spirit (Gr 1, 1200m) at Flemington.
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From TTR: A narrow gap was all it took for James McDonald and Sunshine in Paris (Invader) to burst through and nail straight-track specialist Right to Party (Zoustar) and secure the G1 Champions Sprint (1200 metres), with superstar mare Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai) fighting on for a close-up third.
From Breednet: After having little luck behind Bella Nipatina in The Everest and Russel Balding Stakes, luck seemed to have deserted Sunshine In Paris again in Saturday’s $3,000,000 Group 1 Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington before James McDonald weaved his magic.