Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 11/05/2013 Kingship Admiral (AUS) 2007 (G by Rock of Gibraltar - Ferrari Bo); 1st Selangor TC SLTC Apprentice H. Rgt.17,500, 1300m - Earning Rgt.10,762. Sold by Redbank North at 2009 Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale for $100,000.
• 11/05/2013 Go it Alone (AUS) 2008 (G by Show a Heart - Kazakh Belle); 1st Selangor TC Maiden S. Rgt.17,500, 1200m - Earning Rgt.10,762. Sold by J W & S J M Rice at the 2010 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale for $46,000.
• 11/05/2013 Andrew's Gold (AUS) 2003 (G by Carnegie - Goldsumone); 1st Selangor TC SLTC Apprentice H. Rgt.17,500, 1300m - Earning Rgt.10,762. Sold at the 2005 Inglis Sydney Easter Yearling Sale for $145,000.
• 11/05/2013 Amped (AUS) 2008 (F by Estambul - Hypodermiss); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.27,500, 1100m - Earning Rgt.16,912.
• 11/05/2013 Admiral Nick (AUS) 2007 (G by Strategic - Bit o' Leg); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.17,500, 1300m - Earning Rgt.10,762.
• 11/05/2013 Major Step (AUS) 2007 (G by Brocco - Padmini); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.27,500, 1400m - Earning Rgt.16,912. Sold by Durham Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $11,000.
• 11/05/2013 Storm Through (AUS) 2009 (G by Antonius Pius - Wedding Gift); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.27,500, 1100m - Earning Rgt.16,912. Sold by Janna Park at the 2011 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale for $4,000.
• 11/05/2013 Pretoria (AUS) 2009 (G by Jet Spur - Cor Corz); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.17,500, 1100m - Earning Rgt.10,762. Sold by Glenlogan Park at 2011 Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $115,000.
• 12/05/2013 Wu Jin (AUS) 2004 (C by Waterford Road - Bestori); 1st Selangor TC Class 5 H. Rgt.35,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by M. N. Caldwell at the 2006 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Sessions 6-8 for $4,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2006 Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses In Training Non-select sale for $17,000.
• 12/05/2013 California Cat (AUS) 2009 (G by Antonius Pius - Zaiyda); 1st Selangor TC Restricted Maiden S. Rgt.65,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.35,977. Sold by Bylong Park Thoroughbreds at the 2010 Magic Millions National Weanling Sale for $12,000 & subsequently sold by Kambula Stud at the 2011 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale for $65,000.
• 12/05/2013 Johnny's Cafe (AUS) 2009 (G by De Troy - Hot in the City); 1st Selangor TC Restricted Maiden S. Rgt.65,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.35,977.
• 12/05/2013 More Awesome - Power to Win (Mal.) (AUS) 2008 (G by More Than Ready - Breezer); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Baramul Stud at the 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $22,000.
• 12/05/2013 Engine (AUS) 2007 (G by Testa Rossa - Marshow); 1st Selangor TC Shah Alam Trophy Rgt.75,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Baramul Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $125,000.
• 12/05/2013 New Dawn (AUS) 2007 (G by Shovhog - Champagne Gold); 1st Selangor TC Class 4 H. Rgt.55,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Raheen Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Winter Yearling Sale for $10,000 & subsequently sold by Durham Downs at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $19,000.
• 12/05/2013 Joe Czarina (AUS) 2007 (G by Falvelon - Czarina); 1st Selangor TC Open H. Rgt.100,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.55,350. Sold by Willowbend Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale for $25,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2009 magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $85,000.

Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 27/04/2013 Flapjack (NZ) 2005 (G by Electronic Zone - Culloden); 1st Penang TC Jenera H. Rgt.35,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Tunbridge Wells Racing Ltd at the 2007 Ready To Run Sale Of 2YOs for NZ$17,000.
• 27/04/2013 Glory Star (AUS) 2007 (G by Al Samer - Suboog); 1st Penang TC Honey Dear H. Rgt.35,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Emirates Park Pty Ltd at the 2009 Magic Millions Winter Yearling Sale for $6,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $27,000.
• 27/04/2013 Good Meaning (NZ) 2007 (G by Postponed - Imperial Patrice); 1st Penang TC Precious Lotus H. Rgt.55,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Dormello Stud at the 2009 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for $105,000.
• 27/04/2013 D'Ultimate Keeper (NZ) 2008 (G by Keeper - White Crow); 1st Penang TC The Peacock H. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Brighthill Farm at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$40,000 & subsequently passed in by Venture Thoroughbreds Ltd at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for NZ$60,000.
• 28/04/2013 Speed Man (AUS) 2008 (G by Blackfriars - Babbling); 1st Penang TC Cynosure II H. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Durham Lodge at the 2010 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $60,000.
• 28/04/2013 Lucky Comet (NZ) 2008 (G by Shinko King - Reinthyme); 1st Penang TC Midas Touch H. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Ascot Farm at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for NZ$21,000.
• 28/04/2013 David Dynasty (AUS) 2009 (C by Barely a Moment - Round Lake); 1st Penang TC Catterick H. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Little Hills Pastoral Co (Dr G S & Mrs C E Tucker) at the 2011 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale for $18,000.
• 28/04/2013 Three Thoughts (AUS) 2007 (G by Brocco - Express That Smile); 1st Penang TC Sunny Heart H. Rgt.35,000, 1100m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Durham Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $34,000.
• 28/04/2013 Joe Czarina (AUS) 2007 (G by Falvelon - Czarina); 1st Penang TC Blasted Oak H. Rgt.75,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Willowbend Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale for $25,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $85,000.
• 28/04/2013 Dr Indy (AUS) 2008 (G by Zariz - Shadowy Outline); 1st Penang TC Lucius Quintus H. Rgt.75,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Riverdene Stud at the 2010 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale for $11,000.
• 28/04/2013 Mr Lucky (AUS) 2008 (G by Bradbury's Luck - Stately Rose); 1st Penang TC Water Scout H. Rgt.55,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Wimmera Park Stud at the 2010 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $70,000.
• 28/04/2013 Will Power (AUS) 2006 (G by State City - Nemchinova); 1st Penang TC Tansy H. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Korilya Stud at the 2008 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $10,000.

Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 02/02/2013 Jack of Hearts (AUS) 2008 (G by Pure Theatre - Treasured); 1st Penang TC Warm Season Maiden S. Rgt.35,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Lincoln Farm at the 2010 Inglis/Pitt, Son & Keene Scone Yearling for $3,500 & subsequently passed in by Anna Scott Racing Stables at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for $32,000.
• 02/02/2013 Little Rainforest (AUS) 2008 (G by Magic Albert - Arthur's Lass); 1st Penang TC Green Sword H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Bell River Thoroughbreds at the 2010 Inglis Classic Classic Yearling Sale for $100,000.
• 02/02/2013 Captain Mandolin (NZ) 2008 (G by Volksraad - Merengue); 1st Penang TC Sri Tasek H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Timberlee Thoroughbreds at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$60,000.
• 02/02/2013 Lotus Princess (AUS) 2008 (F by Untouchable - Celtic Moondance); 1st Penang TC Jerantut H. Rgt.35,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Corumbene Stud at the 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $5,000.
• 02/02/2013 Big Thing (NZ) 2009 (G by Handsome Ransom - La Cherie); 1st Penang TC Treasure Hunter H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Venture Thoroughbreds Ltd at the 2011 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for NZ$10,000.
• 02/02/2013 Divine Power (AUS) 2008 (G by Stromberg Carlson - Balaka); 1st Penang TC Motivation H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Raheen Stud at the 2010 Magic Millions QTIS Yearling Sale for $22,500 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2010 Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale for $51,000.
• 03/02/2013 Ghost Speedy (AUS) 2009 (G by Barely a Moment - New Fibs); 1st Penang TC Just Wonderful H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by BAM Bloodstock at 2010 Great Southern Weanling Sale for $4,000 & subsequently Sold by Waylon J Stud at the 2011 Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale for $20,000.
• 03/02/2013 Dalmation (NZ) 2005 (G by Viking Ruler - Tina Temple); 1st Penang TC Peacemaker H. Rgt.55,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by L. E. Temple at the 2007 NZ Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale Of 2YOs for NZ$36,000.
• 03/02/2013 Happy Realm (AUS) 2007 (G by Bletchley Park - Lucy Tudor); 1st Penang TC Top Kingdom H. Rgt.125,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.69,187. Sold by Dawson Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $18,000.
• 03/02/2013 Joe Czarina (AUS) 2007 (G by Falvelon - Czarina); 1st Penang TC Golden Sun H. Rgt.75,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by Willowbend Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale for $25,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the Magic Millions 2009 Horses In Training Sale for $85,000.

Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 13/10/2012 Excellent Goal (NZ) 2006 (G by Black Minnaloushe - Miss Sacha); 1st Penang TC Big Hill S. Rgt.35,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Windsor Park Stud at the 2008 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$85,000.
• 13/10/2012 Jeram Lioncity (NZ) 2005 (G by Chinese Gold - Kiwi Summer); 1st Penang TC Hand in Hand H. Rgt.35,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Mangatiti Bloodstock at the 2007 NZ Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale for NZ$20,000.
• 13/10/2012 Crystal (AUS) 2006 (G by Face Value - Noble Fleur); 1st Penang TC Smoko H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442.
• 13/10/2012 Joe Czarina (AUS) 2007 (G by Falvelon - Czarina); 1st Penang TC Pretty Dolly H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Willowbend Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale for $25,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $85,000.
• 13/10/2012 No Uncertainty (AUS) 2007 (G by Trade Fair - Princess Camilla); 1st Penang TC Firecracker H. Rgt.75,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.41,512. Sold by De Grey Park at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $11,000.
• 13/10/2012 Palmston (NZ) 2004 (G by Al Akbar - Sounds Sweet); 1st Penang TC French Square H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Fairdale Stud at the 2006 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$10,000.
• 13/10/2012 Khuvsgol (NZ) 2008 (G by Volksraad - Sonoma); 1st Penang TC Crown Boy Maiden S. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Haunui Farm at 2010 National Yearling Sale for NZ$35,000 & subsequently sold by Kilgravin Lodge at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale for NZ$85,000.
• 14/10/2012 Kiwi Maestro (NZ) 2004 (G by Generous - Morning Rise); 1st Penang TC Red Face H. Rgt.35,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Sir James Lodge Ltd at the 2006 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$13,000.
• 14/10/2012 Such a Good Time (AUS) 2005 (G by Lucky Owners - Can't Hackit); 1st Penang TC Set Up H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold at the 2007 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $11,000.
• 14/10/2012 The Embassy - Mr Ambassador (Mal.) (NZ) 2005 (G by Danasinga - Scotch and Water); 1st Penang TC Legal Currency H. Rgt.125,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.69,187. Sold by The Oaks Stud at the 2007 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$46,000 & subsequently sold by Curraghmore Stud at the 2007 Ready To Run Sale for NZ$100,000.
• 14/10/2012 Carbon Copy (NZ) 2008 (G by Volksraad - Mardi Gras); 1st Penang TC Lightning Flash II H. Rgt.55,000, 2000m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Windsor Park Stud at the 2010 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$53,000.
• 14/10/2012 Blue Storm (AUS) 2006 (G by Stormy's Son - Moomba Queen); 1st Penang TC Kakamion H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Nuimara Farm at the 2008 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $9,000.
• 14/10/2012 Reel Schmick (NZ) 2006 (G by Country Reel - Splendifico); 1st Penang TC Sejarah H. Rgt.55,000, 1400m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Dormello Stud at the 2007 NZ Bloodstock National Broodmare Sale for NZ$15,000.
• 14/10/2012 Bing is Best (AUS) 2004 (G by Commands - Peau de Soie); 1st Penang TC Straight Flush H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold at the 2006 Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale for $30,000.
• 14/10/2012 Fire General (AUS) 2003 (G by Great Dane - Paolina); 1st Penang TC Mannum Miss H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Eureka Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd at the 2005 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale for $20,000.
• 14/10/2012 Night Shadow (AUS) 2006 (G by Hawk Wing - Octavia Belle); 1st Penang TC Tallette H. Rgt.35,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Southern Cross Breeders at the 2008 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $47,500.

Willowbend Celebrates At Coffs Harbour Cup Day

On Coffs Harbour Cup Day, Queensland's Willowbend Stud celebrated a treble of winners by their sires. The winning trio were: Cut Loose (Nothing To Lose), Cee Jay Clang (Clang) & Symposium (Clang) who won the feature Daniel Baker Sprint for the 2nd year running to take his win tally to 9.

Adnocon Wins Ascot Handicap

Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a black-type success when 6YO gelding Adnocon (Clang-Gwenn, by Danehill) scored a 1.25-lengths victory in the $80,000 Listed Ascot Handicap (1200m) at Eagle Farm. Adnocon (ridden by Damian Browne for trainer Gerald Ryan) defeated fellow 6YO geldings The Sixties (Grandera-Overter, by Encounter) & top-weight Bold Glance (Sequalo-Flirting Glance, by Al Ameen). Adnocon (an $18,000 yearling consigned by Warrandale Stud at the 2007 Magic Millions Gold Cast Sale) took his record to 9 wins (also including both 2011's Listed Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich & 2010's Listed Eye Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich) & 13 placings (including June's Listed Eye Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich, plus 2010's Listed Winter Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill & Listed Glasshouse Handicap over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast, as well as 2008's Listed Doomben Slipper over 1350m) from 47 starts for $4571,550 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at Arion Pedigrees.)

Latest Philippine Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Philippine winners:

• 28/06/2012 Gusto Ko Happy Ka (AUS) 2007 (F by Markane - Classic Moonlight); 1st Manila JC Imported Maiden H., 1400m. Sold by Willowbend Stud at 2008 Winter Weanling Sale for $4,500 & subsequently passed in by Clear Summer Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $7,000.

Latest Malaysia Aust-Bred & NZ-Bred Non-Stakes Winners

Courtesy of Arion Pedigrees, below are the latest Australian and/or New Zealand-bred Malaysia winners:

• 12/05/2012 Comet Baby (AUS) 2008 (G by Medal of Honor - Lady of Quality); 1st Penang TC Resourceful H. Rgt.35,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Trueantallan Lodge at the 2010 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $3,000.
• 12/05/2012 Vigour (AUS) 2007 (G by Elvstroem - Fashion Society); 1st Penang TC Victory II H. Rgt.35,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Widden Stud at the 2009 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $3,000 & subsequently sold by Shipton Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Queensland Horses In Training Sale for $40,000.
• 13/05/2012 Terminator Attack (AUS) 2004 (G by Bletchley Park - Queen's Melody); 1st Penang TC General Trong II H. Rgt.35,000, 1200m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Fernville Stud at the 2006 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $28,000.
• 13/05/2012 Affirmative Action (AUS) 2007 (G by Blackfriars - Caitie's Own); 1st Penang TC Mata Raja H. Rgt.35,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Durham Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $57,000.
• 13/05/2012 Colourland Kid (AUS) 2006 (G by Dubleo - Carnegie Minstrel); 1st Penang TC Globe Stream H. Rgt.35,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Sold by Gervase Park Stud at the 2008 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale for $10,000 & subsequently sold by Magic Millions Sales Pty Limited (Repossession) at the 2009 Magic Millions Perth Mixed Thoroughbred Sale for $12,500.
• 13/05/2012 Joe Czarina (AUS) 2007 (G by Falvelon - Czarina); 1st Penang TC Gilang Gumilang H. Rgt.55,000, 1300m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Willowbend Stud at the 2009 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $25,000 & subsequently sold by Washpool Lodge at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $85,000.
• 13/05/2012 Pacific Chief - Pacific Gift (Sing.) (AUS) 2005 (G by Untouchable - Samoa); 1st Penang TC Queen's Gambit H. Rgt.55,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold at the 2007 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $110,000.
• 13/05/2012 Our Faith (NZ) 2007 (G by Viking Ruler - Gracie's Comet); 1st Penang TC Eiffel Tower H. Rgt.75,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.41,512; Sold by Leanach Lodge Ltd at the 2009 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$10,000.
• 12/05/2012 Sir Tiki (AUS) 2004 (G by Perugino - Chinchilla News); 1st Penang TC Pink Heather H. Rgt.35,000, 2000m - Earning Rgt.19,372; Sold at the the 2006 Inglis/Pitt, Son & Keane Scone Yearling Sale for $15,000 & subsequently passed in by River Hills Stud Farm & Pastoral Co. Ltd. at the 2006 Magic Millions Queensland Horses In Training Sale for $22,000.
• 12/05/2012 Bukit Mas City (AUS) 2007 (G by Helenus - Madam Speaker); 1st Penang TC Stampede H. Rgt.35,000, 1600m - Earning Rgt.19,372. Passed in by Oakwood Farm at the 2009 Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale for $14,000.
• 12/05/2012 Golden Jaguar (NZ) 2006 (G by Refuse to Bend - Love Dust); 1st Penang TC Avenger II H. Rgt.55,000, 1700m - Earning Rgt.30,442. Sold by Westbury Stud at the 2008 NZ Bloodstock National Yearling Sale for NZ$250,000.
• 12/05/2012 Samadhi (AUS) 2008 (G by Written Tycoon - Marvella); 1st HKJC Macwhinnie Cup HK$675,000, 1400m - Earning HK$384,750. Sold by Eliza Park at the 2010 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale for $15,000.

Consistency Displayed By Nothing To Lose Progeny

The progeny of Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) have recently showcased their sire's versatility with winners and place-getters from 1200m to 2150m. Over the last 10 days Nothing To Lose has had 6 to race from his current 2 & 3YO crops in Brisbane & the provincial areas (as well as internationally) for a winner, a runner-up and three 3rd-placed runners. The most recent of that sextet was 3YO gelding Epic Terra, who blitzed his rivals in a 5.8-length romp at Murwillumbah over 1200m on Labour Day. Among Nothing To Lose's progeny are entrants for the upcoming Gr1 TJ Smith, Gr1 Queensland Derby & Gr2 Queensland Guineas. Having served 96 mares last season, Nothing To Lose stands this season at Willowbend Stud for $7,700.

Aust-Bred Silver City Wins NZ Wellesley Stakes

Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning freshman stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) recorded his 1st stakes-winner when unbeaten Australian-bred gelding Silver City (Nothing To Lose-She's Just Dreamy, by Aucash) scored by a short-neck in the NZ$45,000 Listed Wellesley Stakes (1000m) for 2YOs at Trentham. Favourite Silver City (ridden by Samantha Spratt for trainer Stephen McKee) defeated the filly Seleno (Thorn Park-Marasie, by Stark South) & fellow gelding Sweet As Wilson (Scaredee Cat-Demerara, by Danasinga). Silver City (a $14,000 weanling at the 2010 Magic Millions National Sale & subsequently a NZ$58,000 yearling at the 2011 NZ Bloodstock Select Sale at Karaka) now has 2 wins from 2 starts for NZ$31,750 earnings. His sire Nothing To Lose is standing the current Australian breeding season at Willowbend for $7,700.

6 Winners From 8 Starters For Nothing To Lose

In New Zealand, Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning freshman stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) celebrated his 6th winner from 8 starters when 2YO gelding Silver City (Nothing To Lose-She’s Just Dreamy, by Aucash) won on debut over 880m at Ruakaka. Silver City was a $14,000 weanling at the 2010 Magic Millions National Sale & subsequently a NZ$58,000 yearling at the 2011 NZ Bloodstock Select Sale at Karaka. Nothing To Lose is standing the current Australian breeding season at Willowbend for $7,700.

3rd Winner For Willowbend Freshman Nothing To Lose

In the Philippines, Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning freshman stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) recorded his 3rd 1st-crop winner (from just 5 starters) when juvenile son Yes Commander (Nothing To Lose-Colonial Dancer) scored on debut over 1400m in Manila. Yes Commander was a $5,000 purchase at 2010 Magic Millions Horses-In-Training Sale on the Gold Coast. Nothing To Lose will stand the upcoming Australian breeding season at Willowbend for $7,700.

Adnocon Wins Eye Liner Stakes

Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a black-type success when 5YO gelding Adnocon (Clang-Gwenn, by Danehill) returned from an 18-weeks spell to gain the decision in a 3-way photo-finish to the $175,000 Listed City Of Ipswich Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich to claim victory in this race for the 2nd successive year. Adnocon (ridden by Damian Browne for trainer Gerald Ryan) scored by a neck from favoured fellow 5YO gelding Gundy Son (Falvelon-Dantibes' Treasure, by Dantibes) with a further half-neck to another 5YO gelding Drenalin (Monashee Mountain-Gee Eye Jane, by Clang). Adnocon (an $18,000 yearling consigned by Warrandale Stud at the 2007 Magic Millions Gold Cast Sale) now has 8 wins (also including 2010’s Listed Eye Liner Stakes over 1350m at Ipswich) & 12 placings (including 2010’s Listed Winter Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill & Listed Glasshouse Handicap over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast, plus 2008's Listed Doomben Slipper over 1350m) from 38 starts for $488,850 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

2nd Winner For Freshman Sire Nothing To Lose

In the Philippines, Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning freshman stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) recorded his 2nd 1st-crop winner when Senora Nenita (Nothing To Lose-Czarina) scored on debut over 1400m in Manila. Senora Nenita was a $24,000 purchase at the 2010 Magic Millions National Horses-In-Training Sale.

Pimpala Secret Wins Hawkesbury Guineas

Queensland-based Racetree Farm's Gr3-winning stallion Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success (& 15 individual stakes-winner) when gelded son Pimpala Secret (Monashee Mountain-Secret Dancer, by General Nediym) scored by a neck in the $150,000 Listed Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) for 3YOs at Hawkesbury. Pimpala Secret (ridden by Greg Ryan for trainer Marc Conners) defeated fellow gelding Speediness (Testa Rossa-Fine Glass, by Flying Spur) & favoured filly Steps In Time (Danehill Dancer-Rare Insight, by O'Reilly). Pimpala Secret (a $3,500 weanling consigned by Willowbend Stud at the 2008 Magic Millions National Sale) took his record to 5 wins & 2 placings from 10 starts for $219,100 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

1st Winner For Freshman Sire Nothing To Lose

Queensland's Willowbend Stud-based US turf Gr1-winning freshman stallion Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) recorded his 1st winner with his 1st runner when 2YO gelding Collector (Nothing To Lose-Kosciusko Country, by Timber Country) scored over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast yesterday for trainer Robert Bradshaw. Collector was a $7,500 yearling at the 2010 Magic Millions QTIS 600 Sale.

1st Winner For Freshman Sire Helter Skelter

Willowbend Stud’s 10-year-old freshman stallion Helter Skelter (Piccolo-Amplify, by Ubetido) recorded his 1st win with his 1st runner when front-running 2YO gelding Psychodelic (Helter Skelter-Valiant Miss, by Snippets) scored by 2-lengths on debut over 1000m at the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for trainer Ted Harden. Psychodelic was a $6,500 purchase at last year’s Magic Millions Ready-To-Run Sale on the Gold Coast. His sire Helter Skelter (a $17,000 bargain at the 2002 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale) notched 10 wins (as a 2YO, 3YO, 4YO, 5YO & 6YO, including 2007’s Magic Millions Sprint over 1000m at the Gold Coast) & 10 placings (including the 2006 Listed Lightning Handicap over 1000m at Eagle Farm) from 46 starts for $495,525 earnings. Helter Skelter stands at Beaudesert-based Willowbend for $3,850.

Aust-Bred Clang Son 2nd In US Stakes Race

In the US, Queensland's Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a black-type placing when Australian-bred 6YO gelding Hey Elvis (Clang-Queen Of Song, by Manshood) flashed home to finish 2nd by a nose in the US$93,000 Listed Harry Brubaker Stakes (8.5 furlongs on turf) at Del Mar in California. Hey Elvis (ridden by Rafael Bejarano for trainer Doug O’Neill) was just pipped by Neil Drysdale-trained 5YO gelding Liberian Freighter (Bertrando-Anachristina, by Slewpy) with 4YO entire Quindici Man (Came Home-Humble, by Valiant Nature) back in 3rd-place. Previously this year, Hey Elvis (who made his US debut when 5th at Santa Anita in March) won over 6 furlongs at Hollywood Park in California on June 13 & then won again over 8 furlongs at Del Mar in late July. In Australia, Hey Elvis was trained by Bruce Hill on the Gold Coast & recorded 5 wins & 7 placings (including 2008's Gr2 Villiers Stakes over 1600m at Randwick & Listed Tattersalls Recognition Stakes over 1600m at Eagle Farm) from 19 starts for $318,200 earnings.

Full-Sister To Black Piranha Born

Queensland's Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) has sired a full-sister to star 6YO gelding Black Piranha (Clang-Jazztrack, by Distinctly North) who shared top honours in the 2009-10 ANZ Classifications for Older Horses Entires & Geldings: Mile (1301-1800m). Following successive victories in the Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm in June, Black Piranha (a $16,000 weanling at the 2004 Inglis National Sale & then a $41,000 yearling consigned by Kulani Park at the 2005 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale) took his record to 8 wins (also including 2009's Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap over 1400m at Eagle Farm & Listed Sunshine Coast Cup over 1400m at Caloundra) & 16 placings (including March's Gr2 Canterbury Stakes over 1300m at Rosehill, plus 2009's Gr1 Arrowfield Stud George Main Stakes over 1600m at Randwick, Gr1 Doomben 10,000 over 1350m at Doomben, Gr1 Doncaster Handicap over 1600m at Randwick, Gr1 George Ryder Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill, Gr3 Patinack Farm Cameron Handicap over 1300m at Newcastle & Magic Millions Cup over 1400m at the Gold Coast, as well as 2008's Gr2 Shannon Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill) from 46 starts for $2,514,155 earnings.

Adnocon Wins Eye Liner Stakes

Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a black-type success when 4YO gelding Adnocon (Clang-Gwenn, by Danehill) notched his 3rd successive win with a 1.25-lengths victory in the $175,000 Listed Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich. Adnocon (ridden by Paul Hammersley for trainer Gerald Ryan) clocked a course record 1min 18.67sec to defeat 5YO mare Barinka (Shinko King-Hay Barlu, by Hey Baba Riba) & 5YO entire Maxisun (Choisir-Venere, by Marscay). Adnocon (an $18,000 yearling consigned by Warrandale Stud at the 2007 Magic Millions Gold Cast Sale) now has 7 wins & 8 placings (including 2008's Listed Doomben Slipper over 1350m) from 28 starts for $312,750 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Drenalin Wins Prime Minister's Cup

Queensland-based Racetree Farm's Gr3-winning former Coolmore-Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when 4YO gelding Drenalin (Monashee Mountain-Gee Eye Jane, by Clang) scored by a long-head in the $175,000 Listed Prime Minister's Cup (1300m) at the Gold Coast. Drenalin (ridden by Chris Munce for trainer James Lyons) defeated top-weighted 8YO gelding Mr Baritone (Stravinsky-Tunisia, by Sanglamore) & 7YO gelding Secrets Untold (Sequalo-Untold, by Balmerniro). Drenalin now has 7 wins & 5 placings (including last month's Listed Weetwood Handicap over 1200m at Toowoomba) from 15 starts for $269,950 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Monashee Mountain Adds Italy Black-Type

In Italy overnight, Queensland-based Racetree Farm's Gr3-winning former Coolmore-Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when 6YO entire Eternity Boy (Monashee Mountain-Mindy Girl, by Last Tycoon) scored a 1-length victory in the €61,600 (A$93,000) Listed Premio Trattato Di Roma (1400m) for 4Yos & up at Capannelle. Eternity Boy (ridden by Mirco Demuro for trainer G.Colella) defeated 4YO entire Red Kimi (Denon-Happy Flight, by Titus Livius) & 4YO mare Yajala (Fasliyev-Desacara, by Arctic Tern).

Florida 2YOs: $2.3m Distorted Humor Colt

US$3.9m Colt & Gr1-Winner Mr Sidney Retired To France

In Europe, regally-bred US Gr1-winning 5YO stallion Mr Sidney (Storm Cat-Tomisue's Delight, by A.P.Indy) “will enter stud at Alec Head's Haras du Quesnay in Normandy in France at a fee of €9,000 (A$14,400)” reported racingpost.com. This season Mr Sidney (a US$3.9 million yearling at the 2005 Keeneland September Sale) won both April’s Gr1 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (8 furlongs) at Keeneland & July’s Gr2 Firecracker Breeders’ Cup Handicap (8 furlongs) at Churchill Downs, as well as placing in October’s Gr1 Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (8 furlongs) at Keeneland. Overall Mr Sidney won or placed in 8 of 13 races & earned US$486,875. His dual Gr1-winning dam Tomisue's Delight is a half-sister to both US Horse-Of-The-Year & sire Mineshaft, plus Queensland-based Racetree Farm's Gr3-winning former Coolmore-Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain.

Black Piranha Dam Jazztrack In-Foal To Clang

Brisbane breeder David Israel's 2009 Queensland Broodmare-Of-The-Year Jazztrack (Distinctly North-Karioi Dixie, by Karioi Prince) is in-foal to Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud sire Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star). Jazztrack has failed to produce a live foal since delivering this year's Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap winner Black Piranha (Clang-Jazztrack) in 2003 at her initial year in the breeding barn.

Aust-Bred Don't Say Clang Wins NZ Spring Classic

Multiple Gr2-winning & 4-time Gr1-placed Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a black-type success when Australian-bred 6YO gelding Don't Say Clang (Clang-Caramel Twist, by Mr Jazz) scored by a head in the NZ$45,000 Listed Spring Classic (2000m) at Riccarton Park. Favourite Don't Say Clang (ridden by Jamie Bullard for trainer Terri Rae) defeated 5YO mares Doyenne (Kilimanjaro-Island Doy, by Doyoun) & Quick Time (Zabeel-Fair Time, by Woodman). Don't Say Clang (a $17,000 yearling at the 2005 Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale) now has 9 wins & 12 placings (including August's Gr3 Winter Cup over 1600m at Riccarton Park & April's Gr3 Christchurch Casino Easter Cup Stakes over 1600m at Riccarton Park, plus 2008's Gr3 White Robe Lodge Handicap over 1600m at Wingatui & 2007's Listed Southland Guineas over 1600m at Ascot Park) from 31 starts for NZ$185,475 earnings.

Qld Broodmare-Of-Year Returns To Clang

Recently-crowned Queensland Broodmare-Of-The-Year Jazztrack (Distinctly North-Karioi Dixie, by Karioi Prince) has returned to Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud in-foal to multiple Gr2-winning & 4-time Gr1-placed Willowbend stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star). Jazztrack (owned by Brisbane breeder David Israel, son of famed Hunter Valley breeder Lionel Israel) has failed to put a foal on the ground in 4 seasons after producing Gr1-winning 6YO gelding Black Piranha (Clang-Jazztrack, by Distinctly North) at her debut stud year in 2003. Black Piranha (a $41,000 yearling consigned by Kulani Park at the 2005 Magic Millions Summer Sale) won June's Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm & overall boasts 7 wins (including January's Listed Sunshine Coast Cup over 1400m at Caloundra) & 14 placings (including May's Gr1 Doomben 10,000 over 1350m at Doomben & both April's Gr1 Doncaster Handicap over 1600m at Randwick & Gr1 George Ryder Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill, plus January's Magic Millions Cup over 1400m at the Gold Coast & 2008's Gr2 Shannon Stakes over 1500m at Rosehill) from 35 starts for $1,689,155 earnings.

Willowbend Stallion Open Day On Sunday

Queensland's Willowbend Stud will conduct its annual Stallion Parade and Open day next Sunday, July 12. The parade will feature the latest addition to the Willowbend Stallion ranks in stakes-winning American sprinter Southwestern Heat, who joins Clang, Natural Destiny, Nothing To Lose, Rock Of Cashel and Helter Skelter on the 2009 Willowbend stallion roster. The day commences at 10am with morning tea, followed by the stallion parade at 11:30am.

Monashee Mountain Adds 45 Winners In 2 Months

The progeny of Queensland's Racetree-based former shuttle stallion Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) "are on a roll & the stallion's owner Kevin Dixon just about needs an atlas to see where they are winning" declared The Courier-Mail. Last month Monashee Mountain had 24 winners in 5 countries (Australia, US, Canada, Italy & Great Britain) & so far this month he has added 21 winners in Australia, US, Italy & Great Britain. US-bred 12-year-old Monashee Mountain (who entered stud in 2001) stood initially in Ireland & then in Kentucky & California when owned by Coolmore, while shuttling to Australia to stand at Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud. Last year Dixon purchased him for his Innisplain-based Racetree stud (also in the Beaudesert district) & Monashee Mountain's extensive travelling "has meant he has had runners on both sides of the Atlantic & Pacific, while from his time in Ireland his progeny have worked their way into Europe" with Dixon noting recent reports that "he had runners in Turkey & the Czech Republic". Among his latest successes was his 9th black-type winner Slater's Peanuts at Prairie Meadows in Iowa in the US. Monashee Mountain is standing the 2009 Australian breeding season at Racetree for $8,800.

US Sprinter Southwestern Heat Joins Willowbend

David Lucas at Queensland's Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud announced US stakes-winning 5YO sprinter Southwestern Heat (Gone West-Xtra Heat, by Dixieland Heat) has joined his stallion roster for 2009 & will stand for $4,400 (with a limited number of shares available in the stallion). Southwestern Heat (a US$600,000 Keeneland September Yearling) won on both dirt & turf, while his superstar dam Xtra Heat was US 2001 Champion 3YO filly & won 26 races (25 stakes victories) from 5-7 furlongs (including 8 as a 2YO). Lucas enthused: "We are really excited to be standing such a naturally talented horse as Southwestern Heat. The Australian breeding industry & indeed Willowbend has built its reputation on standing sound tough sprinters & by all accounts Southwestern Heat was one of the fastest horses in North America in his year & he is out of a mare that is widely considered one of the best sprinters ever."-

Monashee Mountain Adds US Black-Type

Also in the US, Queensland-based Racetree Farm's former Coolmore-Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delight, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when his colt Slater's Peanuts (Monashee Mountain-Kirsten Doll, by Capote) blitzed his rivals by 7.75-lengths in the US$50,000 Listed Golden Circle Stakes (6 furlongs) for 3YOs at Prairie Meadows in Iowa. Slater's Peanuts (ridden by Tim Doocy for trainer Kenny Smith) defeated fellow colt Albacore Bob (Dance Master-Net, by Go for Gin) & the gelding Takemetoyourleader (Jump Start-Blinx Babe, by Wild Again). Slater's Peanuts took his record to 5 wins & 2 placings from 10 starts for US$82,016 earnings.

Mount Verde Wins The Schweppervescence

Queensland-based Racetree Farm's former Coolmore-Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when 4YO gelding Mount Verde (Monashee Mountain-Oro Verde, by Rory's Jester) scored a long-head victory in the $100,000 Listed The Schweppervescence (1200m) at Rosehill. Mount Verde (ridden by Jon Grisedale for trainer John Wenman) defeated favoured 3YO gelding Aichi (Strategic-Nagoya, by Quest For Fame) & 6YO gelding Posadas (Commands-Navidad, by Christmas Tree). Mount Verde now has 6 wins & 7 placings from 19 starts for $208,950 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Friendly Embrace Wins George Moore Stakes

Queensland's Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud stallion Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) added a group success when 7YO gelding Friendly Embrace (Clang-Friendly Miss, by Island Kingdom) scored a half-length victory in the $200,000 Gr3 George Moore Stakes (1200m) at Doomben in Brisbane. Friendly Embrace (ridden by Kenji Yoshida for trainer Wayne Nugent) defeated 7YO entire Daunting Lad (Latarmiss-New Day Dawning, by Standaan) & 5YO gelding Tour Guide (Flying Spur-Needham Star, by Mt Livermore). Friendly Embrace took his record to 11 wins & 6 placings from 28 starts for $310,300 earnings. (Click on the link for full race details from Group Race Results at AAP Racing.)

Natural Destiny Joins Willowbend Roster

Queensland's Willowbend Stud announced 5YO sprinting stallion Natural Destiny (Naturalism-Force Of Destiny, by Archregent) has joined its roster for the 2008 breeding season at a fee of $4,400. On the track Natural Destiny (a $10,000 yearling at the 2004 Inglis Classic Sale in Sydney) won January's Listed Bernborough Handicap (1615m) at Doomben to become the 1st horse to win the Brisbane Summer Triple Crown (Gr3 Summer Stakes over 1200m, Listed Doomben Stakes in a new course record time for 1350m & Bernborough Handicap); his overall record is 10 wins (also including 2007's Gr3 Healey Stakes over 1200m at Eagle Farm) & 2 runners-up from 15 starts for $737,550 earnings.

Monashee Mountain Coup For Racetree

Queensland stud farm Racetree has secured ownership of former shuttler Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) "for an undisclosed figure from Coolmore Stud". The sire of 167 winners of 420 races around the world (including Gr1 Stradbroke winner La Montagna), Monashe Mountain commenced his stallion career in 2001 (in both Ireland & Australia) & shuttled to Willowbend Stud until 2006 (before missing the 2007 Australian season). Racetree managing director Kevin Dixon said Monashee Mountain (who is standing the 2008 northern hemisphere season in California) is not expected to shuttle overseas; however Coolmore has negotiated an option with Racetree on the northern hemisphere standing rights. Dixon noted: "Racetree was looking for an additional stallion to complement our quality stallion roster. In identifying a stallion we particularly wanted a proven Queensland stallion that would have an established following & an immediate demand from broodmare owners. Monashee Mountain fits this description precisely. As if to validate our view, Monashee Mountain celebrated his impending return to Queensland with a winning double at last Saturday's Gold Coast races." Monashee Mountain will join Greenwood Lake, Hotel Grand & Top Marc at Racetree in 2008, where his fee will be $11,100.

Qld Sire Shedad Dies Aged 19

The 19-year-old stallion Shedad (Bletchingly-Northern Sister, by Gregorian) has died after 13 years at stud in Queensland. Shedad (bred by Robert Holmes a Court) was a $220,000 yearling at the 1990 Inglis Easter Sale in Sydney & subsequently among the first Australian-bred horses raced by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (owner of imported Gr1 Melbourne Cup winners At Talaq & Jeune). On the track Shedad won 5 races (from 1000-1450m) in 25 starts, before beginning stallion duties at Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud & later moving to nearby Benwerrin Lodge. Shedad (who will leave about 340 live foals) has produced 105 winners & 33 further place-getters (from 202 starters) for $2.6 million earnings; his Brisbane stars include Counter Agent (11 wins & 2nd in the QTC Sires' Produce Stakes) & Scenic Wells (12 wins).

Thunderello & Monashee Mountain Move To Diamond F

In California, 8YO Gr1-placed stakes-winner Thunderello (Montbrook-On The Square, by In Reality) & 10-year-old multiple Gr3-winner Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) "will both stand the 2008 season at Diamond F Ranch for US$5,000" reported thoroughbredtimes.com. Florida-bred Thunderello (runner-up in the 2002 Gr1 Breeders' Cup Sprint) has sired 35 winners from 60 starters in 2 crops of racing age for US$1,129,271 progeny earnings; he stood the 2007 season at Walmac Farm in Kentucky. And Willowbend Stud shuttler Monashee Mountain (who won 4 of 7 starts starts, including both Australia's 1999 Gr3 Killavullan Stakes & Ireland's 2000 Gr3 Tetrarch Stakes) has sired 147 winners (8 stakes-winners, including Australian Gr1-winner La Montagna & Gr3 winner Le Giare) from 267 starters for US$6,425,223 progeny earnings; he stood previously at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky.

Cherry Creek Wins NZ Canterbury Belle Stakes

Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when Australian-bred daughter Cherry Creek (Monashee Mountain-Stage Flash, by Lake Coniston) prevailed in a 3-way photo-finish to the NZ$50,000 NZ Bloodstock Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) for 3YO fillies at Riccarton Park. Cherry Creek (ridden by Jarrod Todd for trainers Brian & Shane Anderton) scored by a long-neck from fellow Australian-bred Floridita (Fasliyev-Rose Pompadour, by Indian Ridge) with a further long-neck to Lady Sakura (Jungle Pocket-Lady Bay, by Kingdom Bay). Cherry Creek (passed-in for NZ$16,000 as a 2YO at the 2006 NZ Bloodstock South Island Sale) now has 2 wins from 6 starts. This race was the 1st leg in the 4-race 2007-08 Southern Filly-Of-The-Year series.

Flaming Wins Civic Stakes

Alanbridge Stud stallion Beautiful Crown (Chief's Crown-Beautiful Glass, by Pass the Glass) added a black-type success when 5YO gelding Flaming (Beautiful Crown-Mahlin, by Mister C) grabbed victory by a neck in the $80,000 Listed Civic Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. Flaming (ridden by Blake Shinn for trainer Gai Waterhouse) defeated 4YO gelding Bobadah (Bureaucracy-Newette, by New Regent) & 4YO mare Beauty Watch (Belong To Me-Rush For Gold, by Quack). Flaming (a $25,000 yearling consigned by Kooringal Stud at the 2003 Inglis Sires Produce Sale) now has 8 wins (also including 2005's Gr3 Bill Ritchie Handicap over 1400m at Randwick) & 7 placings (including 2006's Gr3 Bill Ritchie Handicap over 1400m & Gr3 Tramway Handicap over 1400m) from 25 starts for $368,975 earnings. His sire Beautiful Crown has 3 yearlings catalogued for the Magic Millions National Sale (including a full-brother to Flaming offered by Willowbend Stud) & 16 for the Inglis Scone Sale.

Juddmonte Sire Set Alight Joins Willowbend Roster

David Lucas at Queensland's Willowbend Stud has secured the rights to stand Juddmonte Farm-bred Set Alight (Hennessy-Proflare, by Mr Prospector) in Australia. Lucas enthused: "This is an exceptional looking horse & I welcome people to the farm to inspect him as of late May." Earlier this year Lucas also announced US turf Gr1 winner Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) would be joining resident stars Clang (Bellotto-Sudden Impulse, by Luskin Star) & Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) at Willowbend. After winning 3 turf races against top competition as a 2YO in France (culminating in the Gr3 Thomas Bryon Stakes at Saint-Cloud), owner Prince Khalid Abdullah sent Set Alight to the US for the Gr1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile on dirt; but he was involved in a multiple-horse collision mid-race & spent 12 months on the sidelines. He returned to the track earlier this year as a North American 3YO (to determine his ability to handle dirt racing for a future stallion career in the US) but Garrett O'Rourke (who oversees Juddmonte Farms' North American operations) noted: "Set Alight's female family has become extremely important to Juddmonte & Prince Abdullah. The depth & quality is exceptional: it might be the best active turf sprinting family in the world right now. Remember, it does include Latent Heat who is probably the best sprinter in the Northern Hemisphere. It was obvious that Set Alight is a vastly more talented horse on the grass than on dirt. Since we do not have an operation in Australia, & Australia seemed the ideal spot, the Prince elected to accept this offer & retire Set Alight sound so he could go straight into quarantine." Set Alight's dam Proflare was a multiple juvenile winner (& stakes-placed in France on turf); & from her 11 foals to race, 10 are winners (6 at graded-stakes level). Importantly, she worked to produce stakes horses with 5 different stallion lines. Set Alight is also a half-brother to multiple Gr2 winner True Flare, rapidly becoming a superstar blue hen: her 4 foals are all black-type horses, including Latent Heat (a Gr-1 winner & currently top-ranked speedster in the US), Art Master (a sprinter-miler with 4 wins, three at Group level) & Indian Flare (a multiple Listed stakes-winner & Gr2-placed in her last start). Lucas summed up: "Set Alight's 1st dam alone would make any stallion book page on its own & I cannot wait to start breeding with him, because I just know he'll produce flying machines here!" Meanwhile his sire Hennessy's other son at stud in Australia is Coolmore shuttler Johannesburg, the current North American Freshman Champion Sire who is leading the Australian Freshman Table by number of individual winners.

Benson Buys US Gr1-Winning Sire Nothing To Lose

In Australia, Emerald Thoroughbreds owner-breeder Bill Benson has purchased one of the world's most explosive Gr1-winning turf gallopers of recent years Nothing To Lose (Sky Classic-Cherlindrea, by Clever Trick) to stand this breeding season at David Lucas's Willowbend Stud in Queensland. Nothing To Lose won the US 2004 Gr1 Shadwell Mile (1600m on turf) at Keeneland in Kentucky; the Shadwell is the 2nd most prestigious turf mile in US racing & Nothing To Lose recorded an exceptionally fast Beyer Speed Figure of 111 in winning by 4-lengths (from a field including 4 other Gr1-winners). Nothing To Lose ended that season with a Timeform rating of 134: among the all-time highest ratings of any stallion ever to stand at stud in Australia. Nothing To Lose (a 6YO home-bred raced by Kentucky's high-profile Ken & Sarah Ramsey) has been purchased outright by Benson & Lucas, with Benson noting: "We are offering breeders the chance to buy into him. We have limited shares available at $15,000 each. That will give the owner 3 nominations in the 1st year, 2 in the 2nd year & 1 each year afterwards. That equates to $20,000 worth of free services for an outlay of $15,000. For a horse of this calibre, who is about the best looking animal I have ever seen, that is tremendous value." Nothing To Lose (who will stand on debut at Willowbend for $7,700) was retired by the Ramseys in December 2005 with 6 wins from 15 starts, also including the 2004 Gr2 Fourstardave Handicap (8.5 furlongs on turf) at Saratoga in 1min 39.5sec (just 0.6sec outside the course record), as well as both the 2003 Gr3 Tropical Park Derby & Gr3 Palm Beach Stakes (plus 4 stakes-placings, including the Gr1 Monmouth United Nations Stakes) for US$809,210 earnings. He was bought as a racing proposition by Victorian breeder-owner Walter Alteri & won a Cranbourne barrier trial before developing problems in his ankle; Alteri sold him to Benson as a stallion prospect only. Benson summed up: "He was a Champion racehorse by a Champion galloper in Sky Classic, who was a Champion 2YO-getter. So we really expect Nothing To Lose to get magnificent looking, precocious types who will win juvenile races. Race track performance has & will always be the greatest asset a stallion prospect has & this horse was a supreme star at the highest order." His sire Sky Classic (a Canadian track Champion) has produced 48 stakes-winners world-wide.

Monashee Mountain Adds Eagle Farm Treble

Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a metropolitan treble at Eagle Farm in Brisbane yesterday when: 2YO debutante filly Monaliesha (Monashee Mountain-Certain, by Rory's Jester) scored over 1000m; 3YO gelding Monashee Knight (Monashee Mountain-Yesnight, by Akaaber) returned from a 5-months spell to lead all-the-way & score 1st-up over 1000m to take his record to 3 wins & 4 placings from 8 starts; & 4YO gelding Digger Sydney (Monashee Mountain-Like A Machine, by Varick) scored over 1300m.

US Shuttle Sires Land In Sydney

The 1st plane-load of US-based 2006 shuttle stallions is due to land in Sydney today. They include: Kentucky's Ashford Stud-based Coolmore sires Fusaichi Pegasus, Royal Academy, Johannesburg, Tale Of The Cat, Lion Heart, Hold That Tiger & Dehere; Vinery star & last season's Australian Champion 1st-Crop sire More Than Ready; Widden Stud duo Southern Image & King Cugat; & Willowbend Stud-bound Monashee Mountain.

La Montagna Wins Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap

Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a Gr1 triumph when 3YO filly La Montagna (Monashee Mountain-Millennial, by Hatta's Mill) came from the tail of the field on the home turn to motor down the centre of the track & defeat the older horses by a half-length in the $1 million Gr1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. La Montagna (ridden by Craig Newitt for trainer Barry Baldwin) defeated Kiwi raiders 5YO mare Gee I Jane (Jahafil-Miss Distinction, by Bletchencore) & 5YO gelding Cog Hill (Star Way-Regal Flight, by Straight Strike). La Montagna now has 7 wins (also including the Gr3 BTC Classic over 1350m on May 20 & Listed Bright Shadow Quality over 1200m on April 8) & 4 placings (including the Listed Juanmo Quality over 1200m on April 22) from 17 starts for $1,061,650 earnings.

La Montagna Wins BTC Classic

Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a group success when favoured daughter La Montagna (Monashee Mountain-Millennial, by Hatta's Mill) snatched a long-neck victory over the males in the $100,000 Gr3 Lyndhurst Stud BTC Classic (1350m) for 3YOs at Doomben. La Montagna (ridden by Scott Galloway for trainer Barry Baldwin) defeated the gelding Century Serb (Nuclear Freeze-Sacred Halo, by Don't Say Halo) & fellow filly Pasikatera (Thunder Gulch-Vain Deb, by Vain). La Montagna now has 6 wins (also including the Listed Bright Shadow Quality over 1200m on April 8) & 4 placings (including the Listed Juanmo Quality over 1200m on April 22) from 15 starts for $366,650 earnings.

La Montagna Wins Bright Shadow Quality

Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when 3YO filly La Montagna (Monashee Mountain-Millennial, by Hatta's Mill) defeated the older horses to record a 0.75-lengths victory in the $100,000 Listed Bright Shadow Quality (1200m) at Doomben in Brisbane. La Montagna (ridden by Scott Galloway for trainer Barry Baldwin) defeated 5YO mare Shepishir (Shepherd's Field-Elishir, by Spectacular Bid) & favoured 4YO mare Devil Inside (Langfuhr-Pink Moccasin, by Sovereign Red). La Montagna now has 5 wins & 3 placings in 12 starts for $275,550 prize-money.

Starke Wins HK Series On Millions Graduate

In Hong Kong last night, German jockey Andrasch Starke won his 2nd International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley by guiding $15,000 Magic Millions bargain-buy Sunbell to victory in the final leg of the 3-race series. Trained by Derek Cruz, Sunbell was purchased as a yearling from the draft of Willowbend Stud at the 2000 Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Queensland Gold Coast; he is a gelded son of Bellotto's Group-winning son Clang, from unraced Noalcoholic mare Won't Catch Me (a half-sister to stakes-winners No Parole & Mighty Seymour). Starke, 31, previously won the series in 2000 & this year won by 10 points from local HK stars Douglas Whyte & Howard Cheng (who dead-heated for 2nd) with New Zealand representative Shane Dye 4th. Australia's Glen Boss finished equal 7th among the 12 competitors.

Monashee Mountain Adds Italy Black-Type

In Italy, Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a black-type success when his colt Le Giare (Monashee Mountain-A la Longue, by Mtoto) won the Listed Premio Nearco (1600m) for 3YOs at the Capannelle in Rome. Le Giare (ridden by Otello Fancera for trainer Roberto Brogi) defeated fellow colts Ambohitra (Roi Danzig-Annonay, by Rousillon) & Peppone (Earl Of Barking-Precious Dame, by Damister). Le Giare now has 6 wins & 10 placings in 20 starts for €213,358 (A$341,000) earnings.

Monashee Mountain Adds US Feature

Beaudesert-based Willowbend Stud sire Monashee Mountain (Danzig-Prospectors Delite, by Mr Prospector) added a US feature winner when 3YO gelding Shamoan (Monashee Mountain-Fable, by Absalom) won the US$250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows, reported thoroughbredtimes.com. Shamoan (ridden by Jose Valdivia) "outlasted gritty rival Apache Point through a physical stretch-long duel" to win by 1-length, with early pace-setter Thor's Echo finishing 3rd. Bred in Ireland, Shamoan now has 2 wins & 6 runner-ups (including a last start 2nd in the Gr3 Lone Star Derby at Lone Star Park in Texas on May 14) in 11 starts.