Invader

Snitzel

Flame of Sydney

2023 Service Fee:

$11,000 (inc. GST)

Overview

Invading force! A top 5 Australian First Season Sire by winners in 2021/22, Invader has gone from strength to strength, becoming the first second season sire to produce a Group 1 winner – Sunshine In Paris (who would subsequently be sold for $3.9 million at the Magic Millions Broodmare Sale).

It seems the first should be last too as Invader ended the season AND started the new season with a host of top-class winners including Robrick (Flemington), Coincide (Randwick), Kitri and Spaceship (Doomben) and Movader (Sandown).

A Champion son of Champion Sire Snitzel, Invader’s victory in the Gr.1 Sires’ Produce Stakes during his juvenile season was nothing short of sensational.

Stepping up to 1400m for the first time, the colt settled five lengths behind the early leaders before bursting clear at the 50m mark to win by three-quarters of a length, becoming the only Gr.1-winning colt by his sire to claim an elite level score over a sprinting trip in Australia.

In what was one of the strongest fields in the history of the race, Invader defeated fellow Gr.1-winning Snitzel colt Summer Passage, with subsequent Champion 3YO and four-time Gr.1 winner Trapeze Artist, also by Snitzel, back in third. Previous winners of the race include Gr.1 stallions Pierro, Helmet, Manhattan Rain, Sebring, Viscount, Octagonal and Tierce.

As the highest Timeform rated 2YO in history by his sire, Invader has been highly sought after at stud, with great support by breeders in his first two seasons including Australian Bloodstock, B2B Thoroughbreds, Bowness Stud, Canning Downs, Dorrington Farm, Edinburgh Park, Emirates Park, Evergreen Stud, Kenmore, Kia Ora, Laurel Oak Bloodstock, Murrulla Stud, Riversdale, Rosemont, Rothwell Park, Vieira Group and Willow Park Stud.

Invader has the all-important Australian market requirements of precocity, speed and conformation and being by Snitzel and out of a black-type Encosta de Lago mare he is positioned to continue the legacy of Champion Sires Danehill, Redoute’s Choice and Snitzel before him and become the next sire-sensation in Australia.

Invader’s first three crops of yearlings have sold exceptionally well, selling up to $550,000. He was the Leading Australian First Season Sire at both Magic Millions January and Inglis Classic Yearling Sales in 2021, while at the 2022 sales he sold up to $260,000 and to $170,000 in 2023.

Purchasers include the Freedman Brothers, Mitchell McEvoy Racing, Belmont Bloodstock, Mick Wallace, Mystery Downs, Ontrack Thoroughbreds, Roll The Dice Pty Ltd, Rogers Bloodstock, Bahen Bloodstock, Lees Racing, Ciaron Maher Racing, Kavanagh Racing, etc.

Pedigree

SNITZEL (AUS) B. 2002 GW 7 wins f:1777 r:1472 w:1157 SW:136	Redoute's Choice B. 1996 GW 5 wins f:1885 r:1555 w:1214 SW:182	Danehill B. 1986 GW 4 wins f:2414 r:2083 w:1631 SW:347	Danzig	Northern Dancer	2
				Pas de Nom	7
			Razyana	His Majesty	4
				Spring Adieu	2
		Shantha's Choice B. 1992 Wnr 1 win f:13 r:10 w:10 SW:5	Canny Lad	Bletchingly	7
				Jesmond Lass	14
			Dancing Show	Nijinsky	8
				Show Lady	8
	Snippets' Lass B. 1993 SW 7 wins f:6 r:6 w:6 SW:3	Snippets B. 1984 GW 9 wins f:828 r:739 w:602 SW:57	Lunchtime	Silly Season	1
				Great Occasion	7
			Easy Date	Grand Chaudiere	19
				Scampering	20
		Snow Finch B. 1984 SW 2 wins f:14 r:13 w:10 SW:2	Storm Bird	Northern Dancer	2
				South Ocean	4
			A Realgirl	In Reality	21
				Secret Verdict	2
FLAME OF SYDNEY (AUS) Ch. 2003 SW 4 wins f:8 r:6 w:5 SW:2	Encosta de Lago B. 1993 GW 3 wins f:1907 r:1630 w:1161 SW:115	Fairy King B. 1982 NP f:800 r:598 w:402 SW:73	Northern Dancer	Nearctic	14
				Natalma	2
			Fairy Bridge	Bold Reason	19
				Special	5
		Shoal Creek Ch. 1988 Wnr 2 wins f:5 r:4 w:2 SW:1	Star Way	Star Appeal	5
				New Way	6
			Rolls	Mr. Prospector	13
				Grand Luxe	4
	Flame of Atlanta Ch. 1995 SP 2 wins f:12 r:9 w:9 SW:1	Clay Hero Br. 1985 GW 8 wins f:376 r:310 w:210 SW:12	Proud Knight	Vain	A10
				Dame Pattie	2
			Cameo Belle	Bletchingly	7
				French Cameo	3
		Plans Awry Ch. 1984 SW 7 wins f:13 r:11 w:10 SW:2	Topsider	Northern Dancer	2
				Drumtop	5
			Snap Selection	Judger	13
				Impish	8

1st Dam

FLAME OF SYDNEY, by Encosta de Lago. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$315,020, VRC Desirable H., L, Isca 2YO P., MVRC Toy Factory 2YO P., 2d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, MVRC Ashley's Foresters Arms Hotel H., 3d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, 4th MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Khimar War. Dam of eight foals, six to race, five winners, inc:-

INVADER (c by Snitzel) Subject horse.

NOT LISTENIN'TOME (g by Dylan Thomas) 8 wins to 1200m, A$331,000, HK$16,507,000, HKJC BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, HKJC National Day Cup, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Friendship Bridge H., 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., Gr.3, National Day Cup, Gr.3, Friendship Bridge H., 3d HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1, Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.2, BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Pacific Ocean H., 4th HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., Gr.3.

2nd Dam

Flame of Atlanta, by Clay Hero. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, VATC Courtza H., 2d VATC Storm Queen H., Swinburne Higher Education H., September H., Highways Tabaret H., Mistress Anne H., MVRC Renta 2-Way Radio H., Avondale JC Vegie World H., 3d Waikato RC Sprint H., L, VATC Wattyl Paints H., VRC Maybe Mahal H., 4th SAJC Angas Brut S., Gr.2, KPMG S., L, Counties Challenge S., L. Sister to WRY HERO, half-sister to WHAT CAN I SAY (dam of ONLY WORDS, GIBRALTAR CAMPION), Ma (dam of MABEEL), Chi (dam of CHEQUERBOARD). Dam of 12 named foals, 9 to race, all winners, inc:-

FLAME OF SYDNEY (Encosta de Lago) 4 wins. See above.

Khimar War (Sweet Orange) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$160,997, CJC Kam Transport H., Ellie Stokes Trust H., Gavelhouse.com 2YO S., Hororata RC Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services S., 2d CJC Great Easter H., L, 3d Otago RC Hazlett S., L.

3rd Dam

PLANS AWRY, by Topsider. 7 wins-3 at 2-to 6½f, Les Bois ITBA Sales S., L, 4th Golden Gate Sorority Invitational H., L. Dam of 13 named foals, 11 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

WHAT CAN I SAY (Khozaam) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$95,275, A$143,020, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Mapperley Stud S., Gr.3, AJC Sapphire S., L, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L, Rotorua S., L-twice, ARC Bridgecorp H., 2d Waikato RC Instrument Supplies S., Gr.3, ARC L&P Made in New Zealand H., 3d VRC Craiglee S., Gr.2, Wanganui S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Campbell & Potts Refrigeration H. Dam of-

ONLY WORDS (End Sweep) 6 wins to 1500m, A$585,025, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2, AJC South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, STC Spring Valley Fruitsation P., De Bortoli Wines H., 2d AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, 3d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1. Dam of-

CHAT (Deep Field) 6 wins to 1400m, A$483,945, ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2, Hyland Race Colours July H., Impending at Darley H., New at Darleyaus Twitter H., Casino Prince at Vinery H., 2d ATC Missile S., Gr.2, Canberra Guineas, L, Goulburn Cup, 3d ATC Darley Stallions H., Newcastle JC Hunter Valley Premium Meats H.

HOLY SNOW (Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1400m, A$283,135, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

GIBRALTAR CAMPION (Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$181,365, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, Chairman's S., L, VRC New Function Centre at Werribee 2YO P., 2d MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, VRC Birdcage H. Producer.

You Can't Say That. Winner at 1350m, 3d Waikato RC Riv Bars & Café H. Dam of-

BABYLON BERLIN (All Too Hard) 7 wins to 1200m, NZ$490,537, A$23,125, to 2022-23, Auckland TR Concorde H., Gr.3, Waikato RC King's P., Gr.3, 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, Waikato RC Railway S., Gr.1, Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, 3d Auckland TR Railway S., Gr.1.

DARCI BE GOOD (Darci Brahma) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2050m, A$651,550, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, ATC Fernhill H., L, 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Villiers S., Gr.2, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

WRY HERO (Clay Hero) 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1250m, A$316,830, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, VATC Japan Racing Association S., L, VRC Collex Waste H., MVRC Toy Factory H., 2d MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2, STC Satellite S., L, 3d VRC Rupert Steele S., Gr.3.

Ma. Unplaced. Dam of-

MABEEL (Savabeel) 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$167,610, A$23,000, WRC Anniversary H., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, ARC Stella Artois H., Barfoot & Thompson H., Waikato RC Munns the Mans Store H., 2d VRC Antler Luggage H., 4th WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1.

Chi. Unraced. Dam of-

CHEQUERBOARD (Fastnet Rock) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, A$202,650, Tasmanian Oaks, L, MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H., 2d TRC Strutt S., L, MRC Big Screen Company H., Unleash Your Neds Toolbox H.

Race Record

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Prizemoney (AUD)
2YO	7	2	3	-	$960,125
3YO	3	-	-	-	$8250
Total	10	2	3	-	$968,375

At 2

1^stATC (Royal Randwick) Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m beating Summer Passage and Trapeze Artist), ATC (Rosehill Gardens) Chris Toogood 2YO H. (1200m).

2^nd ATC (Royal Randwick) Champagne S., Gr.1 (1600m to The Mission and beating Whispered Secret), ATC (Royal Randwick) Todman S., Gr.2 (1200m to Gunnison and beating Veranillo), ATC (Canterbury Park) TAB 2YO P. (1100m).

4^th ATC (Royal Randwick) Breeders' P. L (1000m to Khan, Condor Heroes and Bowerman).

Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2016-17

Stud Record

Commenced stud duties in 2018, oldest progeny are 3YO 22/23 season.

INVADER Co-champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2016-17. 2 wins at 2, A$968,375, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Chris Toogood 2YO H., 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Todman S., Gr.2, TAB 2YO P., 4th ATC Breeders' P., L. He entered stud in Aust. in 2018. Sire of 83 progeny to race, 41 winners (49.0%), earnings of over $2.5 million, 1 stakes winner, inc.

SUNSHINE IN PARIS (19f, Zabeel, Morcon). 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2023-24, A$691,700, ATC Surround S., Gr.1, Sheraco S., Gr.2, Grainshaker Vodka H., 2d ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 3d BRC Mode S., L.

Storm the Fortress (19g, O'Reilly, Spectacular Love). 3 wins at 1200m, 1350m in 2022-23, A$81,150, Qld Tatt's RC Coastal Tipper Hire H., 2d BRC Ladbroke It! H.

Celtic Vader (19f, Fastnet Rock, Elusive Quality). Winner at 2, A$75,640, SAJC Aramis 2YO P., 3d SAJC Adelaide Galvanising Industries 2YO P.

Vegas Raider (19g, Casino Prince, Zabeel). Winner at 2, A$194,350, Scone RC Inglis 2YO Challenge, 2d ATC Yes Yes Yes First Yearlings H.

Kitri (20f, Wanted, Zabeel). 2 wins at 2 in 2022-23, A$89,300, BRC Racecourse Village 2YO H., 2d BRC National Jockeys Celebration H., 3d SCTC Butler McDermott Lawyers 2YO H.

Coincide (20g, Shamardal, Pulpit). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in 2023-24, A$127,650, ATC Drinkwise P., MRC Ladbrokes Hub H., 2d ATC Drinkwise Kirkham 2YO P., 3d ATC Petaluma 2YO H., Bowermans 2YO P.

Spaceship (19g, Distant Music, Yallah Prince). 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m in 2022-23, BRC Mount Franklin P., Sky Racing H.

Movader (19f, Uncle Mo, Bite the Bullet). 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m in 2022-23, A$103,065, MRC Ladbrokes Racing Club H., 2d MRC Tile Importer H., 3d MRC Quayclean H.

Nishikado (19g, Azamour, Winged Love). 2 wins at 2, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising Industries 2YO H., Gawler & Barossa JC Kingsford Hotel 2YO H.

Victory Lane (19g, Magnus, Sovereign Red). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in 2022-23, A$114,875, ATC Ranvet P., 2d ATC Midway H.

Robrick (20g, Lope de Vega, More Than Ready). Winner at 1400m in 2023-24, A$119,250, VRC Matthew Hodder H., 2d MVRC Corporate Membership on Sale H.

Lady Masquerade (19f, Royal Academy, Claudius). Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, BRC Girls Day Out P.

In Love and War (19f, Onemorenomore, Zabeel). Winner at 1600m in 2022-23, ATC Yarraman Park H., 2d ATC TAB H.

Vain Invader (19g, High Chaparral, Grosvenor). 2 wins at 1200m in 2022-23, A$100,025, 2d ATC Midway H., 3d ATC Ranvet H., Toyota Forklifts H.

Beauty Crusade (19g, Hussonet, Nashwan). Winner at 1900m in 2022-23, 3d ATC Vinery Yearlings H.

Royal Invader (19f, Casino Prince, Mull of Kintyre). Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, 2d MRC Lady of Racing Finalist Jennifer Hughes H., 3d MRC Ive Print 2YO H.

Invertational (19f, Lookin at Lucky, King of Kings). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m to 2022-23.

Redavni (19f, Flying Spur, Zeditave). 3 wins to 1300m in 2022-23, A$106,300.

Mrs Ed (19f, Nicconi, Jeune). 3 wins to 1100m to 2023-24.

Sweet Fantasy (19f, Starcraft, Carnegie). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m to 2023-24, Rockhampton JC Great Northern H., 3d Rockhampton JC Pac Plus Wholesalers H.

Stenson Wallman (20c, Domesday, Tierce). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m to 2023-24.

Bella Babe (19f, Shamardal, Stark South). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m to 2022-23.

Battledance (19c, More Than Ready, Green Alligator). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1250m to 2022-23, Rockhampton JC Ramsay Pharmacy 2YO H.

Invasive (19g, Woodman, Nureyev). 2 wins at 1000m, 1300m in 2022-23.

Invahir (19g, General Nediym, Zabeel). 2 wins at 1400m to 2023-24.

Coney Island Baby (20g, Rock Hard Ten, Strawberry Road). Winner at 1200m in 2023-24.

Mount Olympus (20g, Lonhro, Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner at 2 in 2022-23.

Monte Maximus (20g, Fastnet Rock, Elusive Quality). Winner at 1400m in 2023-24.

Better Than Banksy (19g, Street Cry, Lonhro). Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, TTC A1 Horse Transport H., 2d TRC Ladbroke It H.

King Cornelius (19g, King of Kings, Match Winner). Winner at 2150m in 2022-23.

Top Sales Results

Sale	Horse Name	Dam	Price	Vendor	Buyer
(F) 2023 MM National Broodmare Sale	Sunshine in Paris		$3,900,000	Newgate Consignment	James Harron Bloodstock
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Happy Family	Swan River	$550,000	Willow Park Stud, Scone, NSW	Ciaron Maher Bloodstock
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Bulgaria	Tarragon	$500,000	Rothwell Park Thoroughbreds, Blandford, NSW	Annabel Neasham Racing
(C) 2021 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale	Beauty Crusade	Hussidora	$375,000	Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William	George Moore Bloodstock / Team Moore Racing
(C) 2021 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale	World Invasion	Cariad	$360,000	Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William	James Harron Bloodstock
(C) 2022 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale	Coincide	Conversely	$320,000	Evergreen Stud Farm, Heatherbrae	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott / Kestrel Thoroughbreds
(C) 2022 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale		Any Day Will Do	$260,000	Yarraman Park Stud, Scone, NSW	Mick Wallace As Agent For Freedman Brothers
(C) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale		Dorotea	$220,000	Valiant Stud, Aberdeen	Ontrack Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
(C) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale		Celtic Sea	$220,000	Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William	Roughwood Park
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Absolute Star	Newstar Lass	$220,000	Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre, Vic	Golden River Investments
(F) 2022 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale		Dashoff	$200,000	Fernrigg Farm, Denman, NSW	Mystery Downs
(F) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Movader	Moqueen	$190,000	Newhaven Park, Boorowa, NSW	Ciaron Maher Bloodstock
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast March Yearling Sale	Borgov	Fast Folk	$180,000	Lucas Bloodstock, Croftby, Qld	Justin Fung
(F) 2023 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale		Devil's Harmony	$170,000	Rosemont Stud, Gnarwarre	B K Racing / A Campton
(F) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale		Murtle Miss	$160,000	Riversdale, Scone	McEvoy Mitchell Racing / Belmont Bloodstock (FBAA)
(C) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale	Mount Olympus	Euryale	$150,000	Bell River Thoroughbreds, Glen William	McEvoy Mitchell Racing / Belmont Bloodstock (FBAA)
(C) 2023 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale Book 2		Natural Dancer	$130,000	Kenmore Lodge, Wyreema, Qld (As Agent)	Desleigh Forster
(C) 2021 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale	Vaderzan	Lipizzan	$130,000	Silverdale Farm, Avoca	Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (FBAA)
(C) 2021 MM Adelaide Yearling Sale		Lawmaker	$130,000	Rathmore Lodge, Rockleigh, SA	Mitchell Bloodstock (FBAA)/Freedman Brothers
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Storm The Fortress	Autumn	$120,000	Willow Park Stud, Scone, NSW	Edmonds Racing/Kestrel Thoroughbreds
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Nishikado	Mediation	$120,000	Edinburgh Park, Wingham, NSW	Simple Bloodstock Services
(C) 2021 MM Perth Yearling Sale	Trespassing	Tick Tick Bloom	$110,000	Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing, Gingin, WA	Trevor Andrews
(C) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale		Twice as Sweet	$100,000	Golden Grove, Denman	Strong Bloodstock / Koolman Bloodstock / Pfieffer Racing
(C) 2021 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale	Better Than Banksy	Occitan	$100,000	Valiant Stud, Aberdeen, NSW	Kacy Fogden Racing
(C) 2022 Inglis Classic Yearling Salee		Immy	$100,000	Redbank North/Huntworth Stud, Harden	Regal Farm
(C) 2021 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale	Fame Inspirer	Kylie's Fame	$100,000	Shadow Hill Thoroughbreds, Avenel	Maxrise
(C) 2021 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale	Victory Lane	Magrosso	$100,000	Blue Gum Farm, Euroa	Robert & Luke Price Racing