Since 2001 I have arranged the importation of a number of stallions including My Halo ( the first son of Southern Halo to stand in Australasia), Eltawaasul ( Nureyev), Thano (Southern Halo), Chagall (Bluebird), Stay Tuned (Marscay) and introduced Danske into the South Island. Unfortunately Danske and Stay Tuned have died over the last 12 months which was very unfortunate especially in the case of Danske who had become one of the leading sires in the country in terms of the annual number of winners.
King of Roses to Greenacres
Proven horse for the South Island
1:47 PM Tuesday May 11, 2010
Progressive South Island farm Greenacres Stud has added further variety to the stallion menu this year with the addition of the well-bred King Of Roses.
He will join stakes producer Painted Black, O'Reilly's brother Kingmaker and Ruby's Jester on the roster for 2010.
"We're trying to offer our clientele value for their service fees and something a bit different as well," studmaster Angelique Hyde said.
"Breeders have the option then of a sprinter, miler or a distance horse so there's something to offer everyone."
King Of Roses is by champion sire Fairy King, a brother to the legendary Sadler's Wells, out of Stellar Spirit who is a half-sister to the Gr 1 VRC Derby winner Portland Player.
He hails from an outstanding female family with his grand-dam the triple Gr 1 winner Spirit Of Kingston (VRC Oaks, Canterbury Guineas, Rosehill Guineas).
She is in turn a half-sister to the former crack filly Rose Of Kingston whose top-level victories included the AJC Derby, VRC and Australasian Oaks.
Her racing exploits earned her an Australian Horse of the Year title and at stud she left the Gr 1 Melbourne Cup winner Kingston Rule.
King Of Roses gave every indication he would add to the family's roll of honour on the track before a fractured sesamoid pre-maturely ended his career.
He raced just four times for a win and two placings and significantly his runaway maiden success came at the expense of the subsequent dual Cox Plate winner Fields Of Omagh.
King Of Roses was initially retired to stud in a private capacity in 2001 before his transfer as a commercial proposition to Independent Stallions in Victoria in 2007.
His move to Victoria resulted in much increased demand and consecutive books of 76 and 70 mares.
King Of Roses' stock were also keenly sought after at the recent Inglis Sale in Melbourne where, in a subdued market, two of his fillies sold for $A35,000 and another made $A31,000.
His best representative to date has been the Gr 3 Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes winner Oval Affair while his daughter Rose Ceremony also won the Flemington feature.
Further afield, Sunshine Sure Win was the dual stakes winner of the Macau Derby and Guineas.
King Of Roses was secured by Greenacres through the assistance of the Christchurch-based bloodstock agent Rod Fulton.
"We had been scouting around for a new horse and put out some feelers," Hyde said.
"King Of Roses became available and with his pedigree and record we though he would be ideal.
"He's a lovely, big horse with plenty of strength and we think he'll have plenty of appeal to breeders."
King Of Roses will stand his first season at a fee of $3000 + GST with a live foal guarantee.
Greenacres Stud is a 300-acre property on the northern edge of Amberley and half an-hour from Christchurch Airport.
My Halo (ARG)
Group 1 winning sprinter on turf
Group winner at 2, 3 & 4 Years
2007/08 Leading Sire in Macau
By Southern Halo
Consistently leaving winners
NZ Premiership standings 64% runners to winners.
5 Stakes winners to date.
Strong demand for young stock
Currently standing at Berkley Stud |
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Thano (ARG)
Group 1 winning first Season Sire
Group 1 winner over 1800 by 3 lengths in 1.47.6 beating Champion G1 Miler Juan Talentoso
G2 placed over 1600 and 1800 metres.
Won twice over 1600 metres at 3 years
Placed at 2 years.
10 starts for 3 wins and 4 placings
By Champion Sire Southern Halo.
Currently standing at Grangewilliam Stud |
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Danske (NZ) [to the South Island]
Group 1 winning son of Danehill
Consistently heads Individual Winners table. One of New Zealand’s leading sires 2007/08 NZ Premiership standings 53% runners t winners
Strong demand for young stock
Died 2009
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Eltawaasul (USA)
3 wins in Britain and 6 wins in North America and nine placings from 33 starts (2 wins as a 2 y.o.)
Won at distances from 1200m to 2000m
By the mighty Nureyev, who has topped stallion Premierships in Britain, the USA and France and has dominated the dam-sire table in Britain.
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Chagall
Started on 12 occasions for 3 wins, 1 second, 2 thirds and 1 fourth. Raced in Australia under the name Musical Bird
Won at distances from 1200m to 1900m.
Pedigree carries 3 lines of Lavendula
Full brother to Group 1 winner, Race Master.
By the great sire, Bluebird.
Standing at Westpark Farm
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King Of Roses
King Of Roses is by champion sire Fairy King, a brother to the legendary Sadler's Wells, out of Stellar Spirit who is a half-sister to the Gr 1 VRC Derby winner Portland Player. |
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Mosayter
I was involved in the importation of "Mosayter" to Australia and Perth in conjunction with Jane Henning (pedigree expert in Sydney).
Mosayter (USA) is by the mighty Storm Cat who is a champion US multiple two year old sire, and with his sons Giant’s Causeway, Forestry, Tale of the Cat, Consolidator, Felix the Cat, and High Yield at stud, the dynasty is set to continue. |
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