25 August 2021 | Jeanine Diederich
WASBA Stallion Service Tender – 9 Stallions – Closes 5PM WST Monday 6 September
25 August 2021, Jeanine Diederich, WASBA
The Western Australian Standardbred Breeders Association is conducting our annual Stallion Service Tender in conjunction with Alabar Bloodstock (Vic and NZ), Allwood Stud Farm (WA), Cobbitty Equine Farm (NSW), KTC Bloodstock, Northern Rivers Equine (Vic), Soho Standardbreds (Vic), Westbred Pacing (WA) and Woodlands Stud (Vic and NZ).
Another great opportunity for Australian and NZ breeders to get an exceptionally well credentialed stallion at a reduced price. Tender is for the 2021/22 season. The 8 incredible stallions available are:
- Art Major USA 1:48.8 – US$2,727,224. 3YO Pacing Colt of the Year, Aged Pacer of the Year. One of the greatest sires in the world today. Progeny have won nearly $200 million. Seven time Australian Leading Juvenile Sire. Progeny include Vincent, My Field Marshall, For A Reason, Princess Tiffany, Lettucerockthem, Avonnova etc. Damsire of Tall Dark Stranger USA. Standing in Vic.
- Captain Ahab USA 1:50.4 – $174,902. Seven wins from first seven starts. By champion sire Captaintreacherous USA. Half brother to Saratoga track record holder Heart Of Mine. Western Ideal USA dam a full sister to US 2YO Colt of the Year and sire Artspeak USA 1:47.4 US$1,628,762. Same immediate family as Meadowlands Pace winner Southwind Lynx USA. First season, standing in WA.
- Downbytheseaside USA 1:48.3 – US$2,179,558. Champion racehorse and son of mighty Somebeachsomewhere USA. 22 wins at 2 and 3, equal fastest 2YO in history. 3YO Pacing Colt of the Year beating Huntsville, Fear The Dragon etc. Race timed 1:50 on half mile track. Currently the leading sire of 2yos in the US with his first crop. Standing in NZ.
- Fly Like An Eagle 1:53.9 – $756,178. By mighty Mach Three CA. Dam a half sister to Anvil Vance. Family of Chokin, Changeover etc. NZ 2YO of the Year and four-time Group 1 winner of races from 1600m to 3000m incl. Breeders Crown, Harness Jewels, New Zealand Derby. Sire of multiple Group 1 winners from first WA crop incl Valhalla Miss, Wonderful To Fly etc 2021 Leading Aus based sire of 2YOs . Standing in WA.
- Foreclosure NZ 1:48.4 – $807,746. By champion Rocknroll Hanover out of a Fake Left mare. Bred in NZ, raced entirely in US for 15 wins. Competed against and beat the best including Foiled Again. 17 winners from only US crop of 22 foals, Over $100,000 average earnings per starter. Oldest Australian crop to race in 2023. FROZEN SEMEN.
- Lochinvar Art 1:48.6 – $1,368,456. By millionaire racehorse and sire Modern Art whose dam is a full sister to world champion racehorse and sire Western Hanover. 7 Group 1s including Chariots of Fire, Hunter Cup and Victoria Cup. Overall 28 wins and 19 places from 50 lifetime starts incl. 6 wins from 7 2yo starts. Dam is a 100% producer, her granddam is a full sister to Victoria Oaks and Group 1 winer My Cherie. One off season at stud. Standing in NSW.
- Mel Mara USA 1:47 – US$1,028,350. By Lis Mara, the fastest and richest son of speed champion Cambest (1:46.1 World Record 27 yrs ago). Dam-sire and Grand-dam sire were the fastest of their time. Won 28 races, champion performer in his own right, repeat defeats of Always B Miki, Sweet Lou, McWicked etc. Same family as No Nukes and Rock N Roll Heaven. Third second season at stud. Standing in Vic.
- Soho Tribeca 1:53.8 – $1,103,854. Outstanding son of super sire American Ideal USA. Art Major dam was the Australian Broodmare of the Year and dam of 6 in 1:55 incl. 3 Group 1 winners. Multiple Group 1 winner incl. Golden Nugget. Beat everyone but Lazarus in Hunter Cup and just beaten into 3rd in Miracle Mile in 1:46.9. Multiple Inter Dominion Heat winner with wins against Lazarus, Tiger Tara, Chicago Bull, Lennytheshark etc. Second season at stud. Standing in Vic.
- Ultimate Sniper NZ 1:52.6 $842,793 Champion racehorse and Inter Dominion winner, unbeaten in 2019 series. Multiple Group 1 winner, NZ 3YO and 4YO Pacer of the Year, Reigning NZ Horse of the Year,. Career tally of 14 wins from 20 starts incl 8 from 9 at 3. Son of World champion racehorse and sire Bettor’s Delight. Dam has produced 3 multiple Group 1 winners. First season at stud. Standing in Vic.
The relevant state Breeding Scheme applies to each stallion.
Funds raised from the Stallion Tender go towards stakes, subsidies and other incentives, including rehoming. WASBA strongly supports rehoming initiatives and provides funds annually for this purpose.
WASBA would like to sincerely thank all the studs concerned for their generosity and support.
For the Full flyer with all the details and the Tender form, use this link, http://www.wasba.com.au/images/2021/WASBA_2021_Stallion_Tender.pdf or go to www.wasba.com.au or call/SMS 0447 053 040 to get more information or a Tender Form.
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