Stallion News

Flyer for Bianconi at Flemington
January 21, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Swettenham Stud’s Bianconi is challenging for Top 10 spot on the Australian winners’ premiership after Royal Mail and Flyingconi completed a running double at Flemington on Saturday. Flyingconi (4g Bianconi – Adulate by Flying Spur) improved his winning strike-rate to 50% with a fitting victory in the Flying Doctor Plate (1400m).  The race also doubled learn more ...

Dashing filly hits the Heights
January 18, 2012 at 6:08 pm

Dash For Cash broke through the 200 winners barrier in the New Year and his talented filly Oceanica added her name to the total at Wyong on Wednesday. The Swettenham Stud sire has now been represented by 201 winners of 526 races at a 58% strike-rate. Oceanica (3f Dash For Cash – Carolyn’s Star by learn more ...

First foal for Swettenham shuttler Equiano
January 17, 2012 at 11:56 pm

The first foal by Swettenham Stud shuttler Equiano has arrived in England.  His filly from the stakes winner Clifton Dancer was delivered at Tweenhills Farm in Gloucestershire. “She is a correct, attractive filly with plenty of presence,” studmaster David Redvers said.  “We’re very pleased with her.” Her dam Clifton Dancer was a Listed winner of learn more ...

European title a boost for Equiano
January 15, 2012 at 11:13 am

Swettenham Stud owner Adam Sangster welcomed another confidence booster for his Group 1 shuttler Equiano while attending the Gold Coast Magic Millions this week. Equiano is the only son of Acclamation available to Australian breeders and the red-hot sireline has just received another shot in the arm courtesy of Dark Angel. Dark Angel snatched an learn more ...

Soldier’s Tale a Hit at Magic Millions
January 13, 2012 at 8:46 pm

Swettenham Stud sire Soldier’s Tale was given another vote of confidence on the Gold Coast this week when his sole Magic Millions yearling made $80,000. The Soldier’s Tale – Broadway Hit filly (Lot 498) was presented by Hunter Valley based Amarina Farm and was purchased by Perth trainer Lindsey Smith. Amarina studmaster Craig Anderson was learn more ...

Many happy returns for Joy
January 8, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Hold That Tiger mare Tigress Joy completed a winning weekend for Swettenham Stud stallions at Warrnambool on Sunday. Tigress Joy (4m Hold That Tiger – Agalia by Made Of Gold) was always travelling like a winner in the Midfield Group Hcp (1300m) and put her rivals to the sword in the straight to scored by learn more ...

Host with the Most
January 5, 2012 at 6:31 am

Swettenham Stud freshman Host sired his first winner at Ballarat’s twilight meeting on Thursday. Flying Hostess (2f Host – Ardent Command by Commands) scored a courageous victory in the Dowling Forest Equine Maiden (1000m) after being headed in the straight. She found plenty in the final furlong to defeat Chasing Kisses (Hidden Dragon) by three learn more ...

Western Split suits Noonan
January 2, 2012 at 10:09 am

Tony Noonan’s western satellite celebrated the New Year in style when Split The Faith did best in a blanket finish at Bunbury on Sunday. Split The Faith (3f Keep The Faith – Split Rock by Danehill) won the Bank Of Queensland Maiden (1100m) on debut over Angel Wing (Hurricane Sky) and I’m A Natural (Natural learn more ...

Courageous win by Conviction
December 29, 2011 at 9:21 am

Conviction looks to have a bright future if Tuesday’s victory in Hobart is a true indication of her ability.  The beautifully bred filly gave her rivals a galloping lesson in the Derby Ball Maiden Plate (1200m). Conviction (3f Keep The Faith – Tycoon Sali by Last Tycoon) made the most of a good barrier draw learn more ...

Lovelace taps into Acclamation popularity
December 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Lovelace is the latest stallion to cash in on the popularity of Acclamation in Europe. The English and German stakes winner has been retired to Springlodge Stud in Ireland. Lovelace and Acclamation are both sons of Royal Applause who was an undefeated winner of the G1 Middle Park Stakes in four starts as a two learn more ...