In a move that I (or Yirribee for that matter) didn’t see coming, an announcement will be made on Monday that For A Reason will not be standing with them for the 2017/18 season.
This news will catch many people off guard as a lot of breeders are of the view that Yirribee did an outstanding job last year securing him 132 mares for the season. Not only did For A Reason get to cover
some excellent mares, the fact that 84% finished the season in foal was also a fine achievement. While his destination at this point is a well-kept secret, don’t be surprised if he will be standing in the Menangle region.
His record is below:
- 27 Career Wins and $1,111,470 in prizemoney
- 2014 QPC Winner (Group 1)
- 2013 Victoria Cup Winner (Group 1)
- The Richest Son of ART MAJOR born in Australia
- To stand in New South Wales
- Australian 3YO Pacer of the Year
- Group One wins NSW Derby & Queensland Derby
- Group Three wins Governor’s Cup (Albion Park) & Gold Coast Derby
- Won first 4 starts as 2YO
His winners from just 33 foals of racing age are listed below:
| CONVICTION | 11-Oct-2013 | Gelding | SAFELY GRATTAN | SAFELY KEPT USA | $137,380 |
| TAYLORS REASON | 12-Nov-2013 | Filly | TAYLOBELL | BRIOSO HANOVER USA | $36,000 |
| THE DEMOCRAT | 22-Oct-2013 | Gelding | BOVALAI | GETTING IT RIGHT | $25,755 |
| GELDOF | 02-Oct-2013 | Gelding | STEDA DREAMS | PANORAMA USA | $22,870 |
| GOTTA GOOD REASON | 22-Oct-2013 | Colt | MY JANES CULLEN NZ | CHRISTIAN CULLEN NZ | $22,150 |
| ILLINOIS BEAUTY | 20-Oct-2013 | Filly | MISS ILLINOIS | P FORTY SEVEN USA | $16,560 |
| FOR ME | 09-Dec-2013 | Gelding | ACEARENA | ACES N SEVENS USA | $10,300 |
| BUDD SIDEWINDER | 19-Oct-2013 | Colt | IN THE BEGINNING | MILLION TO ONE USA | $9,576 |
| SPIRIT OF REASON | 06-Nov-2013 | Gelding | TEAM SPIRIT NZ | BADLANDS HANOVER USA | $4,690 |
| STYLISH ICON | 27-Dec-2013 | Filly | OUR SUICIDE BLONDE NZ | LIVE OR DIE USA | $3,118 |
Last year his advertised price was $2,750 less discounts and I’m told Yirribee did have a large book already lined up for the 2017/18 season. That said, anytime a new player enters the stud game, we should welcome them with open arms and we wish them the very best with this young stallion who is clearly on the rise.
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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