Promising start for the JHB class of 2023 at the first official 2YO trials

The first crop of 2YOs for the JHB Colt Partnership debuted at the first official 2YO trials in 2015, with subsequent Group 1 Golden Slipper winner Capitalist and Group 3 Black Opal Stakes winner Defcon both taking out their respective heats. This year, we unveiled six colts, with three of them winning their heats, and two running nice seconds to also qualify them for the time-honoured Group 3 Breeders’ Plate on Saturday 30th September.

Our morning started in heat 3, where Pierata colt Fearless, trained by Peter and Paul Snowden, showed great acceleration from a tricky position to run down the leader Prost in the final stages. A scopey colt with a great action, Fearless has proven himself up to the challenge every time he has been asked a question this preparation, and this was another lovely step forward for him. Fearless was purchased from the Highgrove Stud at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, and is out of a half-sister to top-class sprinter and sire Starspangledbanner.

Highness (number 2) leads home Gravitas (closest camera) in heat 5

In heat 5 JHB colts provided the quinella, with Snitzel colt Highness leading home Capitalist colt Gravitas. Trained by Michael Freedman, Highness has been a rapid improver in recent weeks, and a good jump out a fortnight ago gave him the tick of approval from his trainer to take his place this morning. He showed great speed and attitude to lead throughout and power home in a fast time. Highness came from the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, where he was offered by Segenhoe Stud. He is out of Diana’s Star, a half-sister to Horse of The Year, Dissident.

Gravitas, with the Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse team, did a few things wrong around the turn, but showed a lovely turn of speed himself in the straight and looks to have a nice future himself. He was a purchase from the Kitchwin Hills draft at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, and is a half-brother to Group 1 winner Steps in Time.

Espionage (maroon hat) and Bodyguard (centre) fight out heat 7

Our final two colts were both in heat 7, and again they provided the quinella, with Zoustar colt Espionage narrowly edging out I Am Invincible colt Bodyguard. Espionage did a fantastic job after being caught three-wide without cover throughout here, the only trial winner this morning to be able to do that, while also running slick closing sectionals. Espionage was purchased from the Baramul Stud draft at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, and is out of the smart racemare In Times of War, a daughter of Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Military Rose.

Bodyguard also impressed, showing a lovely relaxed attitude in the early stages, before taking a gap nicely, and he too will have learned plenty from the experience. He too was purchased at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, coming out of the Emirates Park draft. He is the first foal of his dam Tumooh, who is an unraced daughter of Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes winner Mossfun.

Overall it was a very pleasing morning at the trials, and we were delighted to come away with five colts qualified for the Breeders’ Plate. It will now be a case of assessing how they come through this experience in the next ten days with a view to that historic race.

Thanks to Ashlea Brennan for the great photographs.

Sunshine in Paris wows on return at Rosehill, gain slot in $20m Everest

After taking out one of the form races of the Autumn in the Group 1 Surround Stakes, Sunshine in Paris returned this weekend, having been subsequently secured on behalf of John and Deb Camilleri’s Fairway Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. She lined up in a strong edition of the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes, and delivered a devastating performance for trainer Annabel Neasham and jockey Ryan Maloney.

Settled in behind a hot speed, Sunshine in Paris was travelling powerfully into the straight and once pulled into clear running, showed a sparkling turn of foot to put the race to bed in an exceptional class record time of 1:08.80 for the 1200m, not far of the Rosehill track record.

Congratulations to John and Deb, who have a top-class weight-for-age prospect on their hands with Sunshine in Paris, who will now head to the $20m The Everest in October, after her owners came to an agreement with Aquis Farm to run in their slot.

Mexico a class above at Gosford

Mexico, pictured when second to subsequent G1 place-getter Arkansaw Kid in the $500,000 Inglis Banner at Moonee Valley

After a very solid 2YO campaign, which saw him stakes-placed in the $500,000 Inglis Banner at Moonee Valley on debut, Mexico returned today as a 3YO and stamped himself as an exciting prospect with an impressive victory at Gosford.

Settled in behind under jockey James McDonald, Mexico delivered an impressive turn of foot in the short straight to quickly overpower his rivals and win geared down with plenty in hand. This win should provide this speedy colt with plenty of confidence going forward towards the better Spring races.

Mexico was a purchase for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale from the Newgate Farm draft. Many thanks to trainer Michael Freedman and his team, and congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Frances Ingham, Gary Diamond, Jean-Dominique and Rianna Huyn and Murray Shaw.

Mach Ten shows his speed at Newcastle

Exceed and Excel gelding Mach Ten started his career in great fashion, when a brave runner up in the Group 3 Breeders’ Plate at Royal Randwick.

Returning as a 3YO he quickly got himself off the board under a great ride from Keagan Latham. Settling just off the leader, he moved stylishly into contention at the top of the straight and held too many guns for his rivals to win with his ears pricked.

Mach Ten was purchased for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the Fernrigg Farm draft

Many thanks to trainer Michael Freedman and his team, and congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Frances Ingham, Gary Diamond, Fernrigg Farm and Tim Scales.

Custodian too good at Kensington

Returning as a gelding this preparation, Custodian was unlucky on his return in Saturday company, and was quick to make amends today at Kensington.

Rated beautifully by Brett Prebble on the speed, Custodian pounced at the top of the straight and was always doing enough to hold off his rivals, winning quite softly on the line and going away again after the post in the manner of a horse who can go right through his grades.

Custodian was Listed placed in the Gothic Stakes at Flemington earlier in his career and is a half-brother to Group 1 winner Profondo, both being out of the very fast mare Honesty Prevails. He was purchased from the Arrowfield Stud draft at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.

Thanks to trainers Peter and Paul Snowden, jockey Brett Prebble and congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Frances Ingham, Gary Diamond and Arrowfield Stud.

Andronicus powers away at Kembla

Andronicus as a yearling at Segenhoe Stud

After a debut full of promise at Newcastle when getting too far out of his ground, Andronicus confirmed that in no uncertain fashion today at Kembla.

Sitting on pace under Josh Parr, he took a few stride to figure things out, before powering away from his rivals in the final stages to record an impressive victory with top weight.

Andronicus is a son of Champion sire I Am Invincible and is out of Group winner Fireworks, making him a full brother to stakes-winning 2YO Millane. He was bred by John and Deb Camilleri of Fairway Thoroughbreds and was secured for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale from the Segenhoe Stud draft.

Andronicus is an exceptionally good-looking colt and has started his career in lovely fashion. He now heads out for a break and looks a lovely 3YO prospect for the Autumn.

Thanks to jockey Josh Parr, trainers Peter and Paul Snowden and congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Rob Love, Fergus Doyle, John & Frances Ingham, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Deb Camilleri, Gary Diamond, Jean-Dominique and Rianna Huynh, and Rob and Sylvie Crabtree.

Dublin makes a winning debut

Dublin pictured as a yearling at Segenhoe Stud

Exceed and Excel gelding Dublin got his career off to the perfect start at Wagga today for trainer Matt Dale and jockey Billy Owen.

He was settled behind the leaders in the early stages, and raced very greenly before knuckling down well in the final 100m to win with his ears pricked against the older horses.

Dublin was a purchase for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the Segenhoe Stud draft.

Thanks to jockey Billy Owen, trainer Matt Dale and congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Rob Love, Fergus Doyle, John & Frances Ingham, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Deb Camilleri, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Gary Diamond, Jean-Dominique and Rianna Huynh and Kevin and Lesley Maloney and Peter O’Brien.

Satin and Silk beats the older horses at Kembla Grange

Belinda Bateman’s homebred filly Satin and Silk showed good speed and determination to win against the older horses at Kembla Grange on Saturday. She began quickly from the outside barrier and settled beautifully just behind the leader before showing a good kick inside the last 100m to gain victory after running second at her last two starts.

Satin and Silk is by I Am Invincible and is the fourth foal and fourth winner from Satin Shoes who was purchased by JHB and De Burgh Equine from the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale for the Bateman family. Satin Shoes was a terrific racehorse wining the Group 2 Silver Slipper and Listed Widden stakes at 2 and she has proven to be just as successful a broodmare with her first foal Satin Slipper by Pierro wining the Listed Gimcrack Stakes on debut and now the dam of the exciting unbeaten colt I Am Unstoppable.

It was a very successful day at Kembla Grange for the Bateman family brand with Kadall (Capitalist x Twirl) and Oakfield Mahogony (Capitalist x Impetuous) both bred and sold by Belinda Bateman also winning their respective races.

Congratulations to all connections and big thanks to trainers Peter and Paul Snowden who have prepared Satin and Silk beautifully and to jockey Mitchell Bell for a great ride.

Greyt Mumma brings up win number 3 at Mornington

Greyt Mumma brought up win number 3 from just 5 starts in impressive fashion at Mornington on Monday. Given a great ride by apprentice Wiremu Pinn she showed her rivals a clean pair of heels in the straight to win comfortably.

Greyt Mumma is raced by her breeder Rob Love who also raced her sire, Capitalist. She is out of JHB broodmare purchase Silver Spirit, who was purchased for $60,000 from the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale in 2019.

This lightly raced and speedy filly looks to have a nice future ahead of her for the Love family. Congratulations to all involved and thanks to trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman.

Greyt Mumma salutes again at Cranbourne

Rob Love’s homebred filly Greyt Mumma has required a degree of patience to get her back racing after a training accident, but she rewarded connections with a great display of speed tonight at Cranbourne, powering away from her rivals to record her second victory from just three starts.

Greyt Mumma was a great result all around for Love Racing, as she is a product of Capitalist, of whom they are shareholder and out of JHB broodmare purchase Silver Spirit, who was bought for $60,000 from the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale in 2019.

Congratulations to all involved and thanks to trainer Anthony and Sam Freedman.

A stallion's pedigree at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale

Lot 36 - Snitzel x Ballet d’Amour

With the core aim of the JHB Colt Partnership being to identify and secure stallions of the future, we were thrilled to secure Lot 36 at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, the Snitzel colt out of Ballet d’Amour.

Snitzel is firmly established as a Champion sire, and this colt a full-brother to his most promising young sire son, Russian Revolution, as well as being a half-brother to the dam of the top-class Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner Home Affairs, who covered a great book of mares at $100,000 in his first season at Coolmore Stud in 2022.

He joins the JHB Colt Partnership along with the ten other colts purchased at the yearling sales in Australia throughout 2023. Thanks as always to our partners for their support, and we look forward to this crop of colts hitting the track later this year.

Butch Cassidy outguns Mornington rivals

Butch Cassidy, a colt by Written Tycoon, impressed on debut in the Listed Furphy Trophy at Flemington. Despite being in an impossible position, he made up many lengths in the final 100m, marking himself as one to watch. He confirmed that potential todayat Mornington, settling in a more forward position and powering clear from his rivals to secure an impressive victory under a great ride from Jordan Childs.

The JHB Colt Partnership purchased Butch Cassidy at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale from the Milburn Creek Stud draft. He is the first foal of Rose Ahead, a winning Dream Ahead mare and a half-sister to the talented sprinter Daytona Grey.

Congratulations are in order for the owners of Butch Cassidy: Belinda Bateman, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Jean-Dominique & Rianna Huynh, Fergus Doyle, Gary Diamond, Danny & Pauline Saab, John & Frances Ingham, and Rob Chapman. A big thank you also goes to trainers Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse, who have done an excellent job preparing him for this success.

Cannonball fires in Group 3 Maurice McCarten

Already a 2YO stakes winner, Capitalist colt Cannonball demonstrated his sprinting prowess on the weekend, with a dominant display of sustained speed to take out the Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes against some smart older sprinters for the JHB Colt Partnership.

His final run last preparation has worked out well, where he was an arguably unlucky third in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes behind subsequent Everest winner Giga Kick and the very smart Buenos Noches. He went in the Maurice McCarten off just one trial for new trainers Peter and Paul Snowden, but always looked in control under Brett Prebble, who contained him beautifully during the early and middle stages before unleashing an electric 33.05s final 600m, which gave his rivals no chance of catching him.

Cannonball is building up an impressive record as a top-class sprinter and will now seek to capitalise on this impressive return in the quality upcoming sprints. He is one of eleven stakes winners for his exciting young sire Capitalist, and is a full-brother to another of those, in the shape of Group 2 winner Marine One.

Congratulations to owners Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, John & Frances Ingham, Gary Diamond and Danny & Pauline Saab. Big thanks to trainers Peter and Paul Snowden, who have done a great job with this colt and also to jockey Brett Prebble, who rode him perfectly.

Another colt for the James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership at Inglis Melbourne Premier

The yearling sales season in Australasia continued this week, with the show moving to Melbourne for the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, and we were in action securing the tenth colt of the year for the James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership.

Lot 61 - Written By x Queen’s Fashion - $240,000

Lot 61, the Written By x Queen’s Fashion colt was secured for $240,000 from the Widden Stud draft. Written By has got off to an eye-catching start with his first 2YOs this season, with three stakes horses already, headed by Group 3 BJ McLachlan Stakes winner The Novelist.

This colt is out of the metropolitan performed Encosta De Lago mare Queen’s Fashion, who is a daughter of multiple Group winner and Hong Kong Derby winner Elegant Fashion. This is also the family of top-class performers Star Fashion and Nimalee.

Introducing debuts in great style at Warwick Farm

After just one 740m trial, where he impressively ran down Group 3 winner Platinum Jubilee, Introducing headed to the races for his debut today at Warwick Farm and proved to be more than up to the task, winning in great style under Brett Prebble.

After a slightly tardy break, Introducing mustered very well to lead the field, and despite drifting left in the straight, held far too many guns for his rivals, winning in a manner which suggests plenty of improvement to come from this exciting colt.

Introducing is from the first crop of top-class sprinter Trapeze Artist, and is a half-brother to the very smart sprinter Eleven Eleven. He was secured at the Inglis Easter Yearling sale for $380,000 from the Edinburgh Park Stud draft.

Thanks to trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, rider Brett Prebble, and a big congratulations to winning owners Belinda Bateman, Rob Love, Fergus Doyle, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Jean-Dominique & Rianna Huynh, Gary Diamond, Danny & Pauline Saab and John & Frances Ingham,.

Five quality yearlings secured at Inglis Classic Yearling Sale

Over three days of solid selling at Inglis Riverside for the 2023 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, we were delighted to come away with five outstanding yearlings.

Their details are below, with the first four purchase on behalf of the James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership, and the final filly secured for our Filly Partnership with Michael Freedman.

Lot 10 - Capitalist x Rare Insight - $130,000

Lot 10, the Capitalist colt out of Rare Insight, was secured for $130,000 from the Kitchwin Hills draft. He is out of Group 2 winner Rare Insight, which also makes him a half-brother to Group 1 winner Steps in Time. A strong, forward colt with great girth, we thought he represented tremendous value as a son of our Group 1 Golden Slipper winner Capitalist, who continues to make a great impression, with over 60 winners in the past three months as the tracks throughout Australia have dried up.

Lot 406 - Written By x Exotic - $230,000

Lot 406, the Written By x Exotic colt was secured for $230,000 from the Newhaven Park draft. He is a very strong, precocious-looking colt by Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Written By, who has made a strong start with his first 2YOs, headed by Group 3 BJ McLachlan Stakes winner The Novelist.

Lot 431 - Royal Meeting x Flying Strike - $60,000

Our third colt purchase was Lot 431, the Royal Meeting x Flying Strike colt, secured from Willow Park Stud for $60,000. He is from the first crop of unbeaten 2YO Group 1 winner Royal Meeting. He is a strong, quality colt with great action and a lovely attitude.

Lot 595 - Pierata x Matildare - $220,000

Our final purchase for the James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership was Lot 595, the Pierata colt out of Matildare from Highgrove Stud for $220,000. He is a lovely, athletic colt and comes from an outstanding family, that of International Champion Sprinter Starspangledbanner as well as Group 1 winner Amicus.

Lot 193 - Capitalist x War Flower - $175,000

Lot 193, the Capitalist x War Flower filly, was secured for our Filly Partnership with Michael Freedman from the Davali Thoroughbreds draft for $175,000. This speedily-bred filly comes from a very productive black type family, that of multiple Group 1 winner Probabeel and Champion 3YO filly Savvy Coup.

Seven for JHB at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale

The Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale continues its inexorable rise, with the entire fortnight becoming an incredible fusion of top-class racing, yearling sales and more recently showjumping and polo.

Our week began with a great performance from the James Harron Bloodstock team in the new $1.45 million showjumping event to gain a very gallant third place finish. A big thanks and congratulations to our team members Peter McMahon, Amber Fuller, David Cameron and Emily Patterson who all gave it their very best!

On to the yearling sales, and in a typically buoyant and exciting market, we were delighted to come away with seven quality yearlings for our clients.

The details of our purchases are below, with the first five all secured on behalf of the James Harron Bloodstock Colt Partnership. Thanks as always to our owners for their support, and many thanks to Barry Bowditch, Gerry & Katie Page Harvey’s Magic Millions team who have once again put together an outstanding fortnight of all things equestrian on the Gold Coast.

Lot 279 - Zoustar x Ravenous Lass - $850,000

Lot 279, secured from Lime Country Thoroughbreds for $850,000 is a quality colt, with a great action and substance. He is a full-brother to Group 3 winner Zoushine, and out of a tough, Melbourne metropolitan winning mare Ravenous Lass.

He is inbred to Redoute’s Choice, which has been a very successful pattern with Zoustar, producing 16% black type horses to runners.

Lot 390 - Capitalist x Single Sapphire - $400,000

Lot 390, secured from Newgate Farm for $400,000 is a strong, powerful colt with great quality and a lovely, sprinter-style action, out of a Not a Single Doubt mare and from the family of top-class 2YO Twilight Royale. Capitalist continues to do a tremendous job as a source of high-class 2YOs, especially now that the tracks have dried up through Australia.

Lot 504 - I Am Invincible x Tumooh - $1,600,000

Lot 504 was secured from Emirates Park Stud for $1,600,000. This is a powerful, imposing colt - an incredible physical type by Champion sire I Am Invincible.

He is out of an unraced daughter of Golden Slipper winner Mossfun, who is now the dam of recent Sydney Group 3 winner Dajraan (by Frankel). The cross of I Am Invincible over a Fastnet Rock mare has also been very successful, with 27% black type horses to runners.

Lot 789 - Snitzel x Diana’s Star - $900,000

Lot 789, secured from one of Australia’s best producing farms in Segenhoe Stud for $900,000 is a very imposing and powerful colt by Champion sire Snitzel, and out of a half- sister to Horse of The Year Dissident. He’s got a lovely action, incredible girth and a big, strong hip.

Lot 967 - Zoustar x In Times of War - $1,000,000

Lot 967, secured from Baramul Stud for $1,000,000, is a strong, powerful son of Zoustar. He has great girth, a lot of quality and a good, strong hind leg. His dam In Times of War was a smart filly, who won at Saturday level in Sydney, while she is out of Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Military Rose.

Lot 259 - Trapeze Artist x Princess Wildfire - $360,000

Lot 259 was secured from Widden Stud for $360,000 for our Filly Partnership in conjunction with Michael Freedman. She is a daughter of Trapeze Artist, who has made an eye-catching start with his first runners, and out of the blue-blooded Princess Wildfire, a half-sister to top-class sprinters Star Witness and Nostradamus.

Lot 918 - Written Tycoon x Gypsy Flyer - $260,000

Lot 918 was secured for $260,000 from Newgate Farm for Jean-Dominique Huynh. She is a daughter of Champion Sire Written Tycoon and out of a dual-winning full sister to the top-class sprinter Invincible Star. An outstanding physical, she was great buying in a very strong market.

Perfect start for Godfather in the Phelan Ready Stakes

I Am Invincible 2YO colt Godfather got his racing career off to the perfect start this weekend at Eagle Farm, taking out the Listed Phelan Ready Stakes in great style. He led easily under jockey Ryan Maloney and had far too many guns for his rivals in the straight, kicking away to win geared down.

He was a $1,100,000 purchase for the JHB Colt Partnership at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale earlier this year from the Yarraman Park Stud draft, and is a full-brother to dual 2YO stakes winner I Am Immortal and out of Group 2 winner Meliora.

He has now earned his spot in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, which will be his aim this preparation, with another run likely between now and January.

A huge thanks to Peter and Paul Snowden, who have prepared him beautifully, and congratlations to his owners, Belinda Bateman, Fergus Doyle, Rob Love, Phil & Glenda Mehrten, Danny & Pauline Saab, Gary Diamond, Jean-Dominique & Fianna Huynh, Rob and Sylvie Crabtree, Yarraman Park Stud and the Rea family.

Red letter day for JHB Filly Partnership at Newcastle

Blanc de Blanc breaks her maiden at Newcastle

It was with great anticipation that blue-blooded filly Blanc de Blanc took her place for her debut this weekend at Newcastle over the 900m scamper, and she didn’t disappoint, travelling up beautifully under Champion jockey James McDonald, and always holding the runner up to the line, their final 600m in a very fast 32.93s.

She was the latest runner for our Filly Partnership, which we have put together with Michael Freedman, and is bred in the purple. She is by Champion sire I Am Invincible and out of Another Sunday, a half-sister to Group 1 winning filly Oohood (also by I Am Invincible) and a three-quarter sister to King’s Legacy and Not a Single Doubt - one of Australia’s very best families. She now heads to the $500,000 Inglis Nursery at Randwick on Saturday 10th December.

Congratulations to her owners Gary Diamond, Mike and Anna Symons, Kevin & Lesley Maloney, Saskia Wiliams, Peter Fekete, Tom Kennedy, Michael Vukadinovic, Scott & Lisa Murray, Frank Calabria, Stephen Gorry, Brodie Arnhold and Will McTaggert.

Later on the same card another of our Filly Partnership purchases, Tragara, broke through after some very good runs at city level, winning her maiden by upwards of three lengths under Keagan Latham. She is by Champion sire Written Tycoon and out of the stakes-performed Charge Forward mare Ariaz. With this win now under her belt she should gain great confidence going forward next preparation.

Congratulations to her owners Kevin & Lesley Maloney, Tom Kennedy, John O’Neill, Gary Diamond, Colin Russell, Mike & Anna Symons, Tony Symons, Michael Vukadinovic and Saskia Wiliams.

Huge thanks to Michael Freedman and his team, who presented both fillies in outstanding order.

Tragara powers away to victory

Two quality mares for JHB at the Fasig Tipton November Sale

American mares have been a mainstay in Australia in terms of offering speed and outcross blood. They have produced the likes of Exceed and Excel, Foxwedge, Smart Missile, Northern Meteor, Russian Revolution and many more top-class performers. With that in mind we were keen to target the American broodmare sales this year, and were delighted to come away from the Fasig Tipton November Sale with two lovely broodmares.

Our first purchase was lot 204, the stakes-winning 2YO Miss Alacrity, a daughter of top-class USA stallion Munnings who was secured for $350,000. She was a ten-length winner on her debut in May (equivalent to November in Australia), before taking out a stakes race again by daylight on her very next start. She is out of Group 2 winner Just Jenda, and is also a half-sister to stakes winner Jenda’s Agenda, who is already the dam of a Group 3 winning 2YO this year, Just Cindy. Miss Alacrity will join the Rowsthorn family’s broodmare band at Morningside in Victoria, though will travel to Australia via the UK to be covered by Frankel Southern Hemisphere time.

Miss Alacrity

Our second purchase was for our Elite Broodmare Partnership, securing lot 285, Emro, for $425,000. Offered in foal to exciting young USA stallion Constitution, Emro was again a precocious 2YO stakes winner and an outstanding physical, with tremendous strength and quality. Constitution has made a great start at stud, and will stand for a fee of US$110,000 in 2023. Emro will foal down in Kentucky and then also head over to the UK to be covered by Frankel Southern Hemisphere time before coming to Australia.

Emro