23rd Gr1 Winner for LOPE DE VEGA as SHADOW OF LIGHT Wins Middle Park Stakes

30 Sep 24

LOPE DE VEGA becomes the only stallion in 2024 season in Europe to sire 5 Group 1 winners as SHADOW OF LIGHT wins the Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes for 2yo’s at Newmarket by an easy 4 lengths.

The Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket won impressively by Shadow Of Light, became the 23rd Group 1 Winner for Europe’s Leading Sire Lope De Vega.

With a scintillating display at Newmarket, on Saturday, 28 September, Shadow Of Light emulated his illustrious three-quarter brother Earthlight.

Shadow Of Light was making his G1 debut on the back of an unlucky, fast-closing second placing in the G2 Gimcrack Stakes at York.

After jumping away on terms, Shadow Of Light was held up at the rear of the six runners by William Buick before moving closer approaching the halfway point.

The Charlie Appleby-trained colt travelled strongly into the race towards the stands’ side approaching the 400m marker and quickened well to take up the running from Dash Dizzy and Whistlejacket at the 200m.

Shadow Of Light then hit the go button and streaked away from his rivals, hitting the line full of running to beat this season’s Prix Morny winner Whistlejacket by an easy four lengths.

Charlie Appleby said: “I am delighted for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, team Godolphin, and the team at home.

“It is nice to have a horse like him. He is a three-quarter brother to Earthlight, so there is plenty of pedigree on that page and, being by Lope De Vega, we were hopeful he would go on the (soft) ground.

“I would imagine we will put him away for the winter now and it will be a case of whether we look towards the 2,000 Guineas or a Commonwealth Cup programme. From his page, I would say he is a Commonwealth Cup horse. There is a lot of speed there and, as he gets stronger, he will probably get quicker.”

William Buick added: “Shadow Of Light has really improved since the Gimcrack, when I was pretty sure he did not get the rub of the green. He has grown up mentally and I was really impressed by what he did today. He cruised through the race and picked up as he liked.

“There is plenty to look forward to heading into the winter. He is quick horse, and I am not sure how far he will get, but Charlie, the team and His Highness will have plenty of time to make up a plan.

“It is hard to be sure how they will pick up in this ground. This is the first time he has run on ground as soft as this, but he was electric and did today what he did last week at home.”

LOPE DE VEGA was the Champion Sire in Europe in 2023 and he is again the Leading Sire in Europe in 2024.

His current resume reads: Sire of 939 (71%) Winners; 23 Gr1 Wnrs; 74 Group Wnrs; 138 SWnrs; 240 SPerformers.

There is a genuine sex bias towards Colts by Lope De Vega:

Sex	Rnrs	Wnrs	W:R%	Wns	SW(GW)	SWns	Euros Ave
Colts:	727	560	77%	2058	78(47)	166(89)	99,792
Fillies:	599	379	63%	782	60(27)	105(52)	42,187

LOPE DE VEGA is a household name to thoroughbred enthusiast and recognisable name to those who have just a casual interest. A world class thoroughbred stallion having enormous influence in racing across both hemispheres.

European data is far more significant to Australian racing so trends in Europe are important to know.

The question being put forward to our readers is: Do you know

“Who is the Current LEADING SIRE in EUROPE in 2024?”

As of 30 September 24, a sensational list of 20 candidates in alphabetical order includes:

ALMANZOR, CHURCHILL, DARK ANGEL, DUBAWI, FRANKEL, GALILEO, HAVANA GREY, INVINCIBLE SPIRIT, KINGMAN, KODIAC, LOPE DE VEGA, MEHMAS, NIGHT OF THUNDER, NO NAY NEVER, OASIS DREAM, SEA THE STARS, SIYOUNI, TOO DARN HOT, WOOTTON BASSETT, ZARAK, etc.

Answer: The Number 1 Sire in Europe after 9 months (75%) of the season, the Leader is …..

LOPE DE VEGA - Champion Sire

It’s no surprise because last season (2023) in Europe he was CHAMPION SIRE by WINNERS & WINS

So, when Dynamic Syndications had the opportunity to purchase a son of LOPE DE VEGA at the yearling sales in 2024, we targeted in on the colt from the mare PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE)

Offered by YULONG STUD from an imported mare who arrived in foal into Australia to a Southern Hemisphere time mating.

The colt was offered through the Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale. We have enormous success buying through the Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale with two of our graduates being REWARD FOR EFFORT and current super sprinter I AM ME.

LOPE DE VEGA stands at a Service Fee of 125,000 euros ($205,450 AUD) at Ballylinch Stud Ireland.

* LOPE DE VEGA – CHAMPION 3YO in FRANCE (Int.)
* LOPE DE VEGA – Dual Gr1 CLASSIC Winner at 1600m & 2100m
* LOPE DE VEGA – 9 sts: 4 Wins, 1 Third & $1,448,154
* LOPE DE VEGA – 1st - Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (1600) Gr.1,
1st - Prix Du Jockey Club (2100) Gr.1;
* LOPE DE VEGA – Sire in Australia: 191 Winners; 20 SW; 13 SP; 25 2yo Wnrs
* LOPE DE VEGA – Sire in Australia of 5 Gr1 Winners: SANTA ANA LANE,
GYTRASH, ARAPAHO, VEGA ONE, VEGA MAGIC.

Broodmare - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE)

DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - Our COLT is her First Foal.

PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) winning in England

DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - Winner (1450m) in England & twice Fourth in
                                                             7 Starts & £4,687
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - One of just 12 mares covered by LOPE DE VEGA
                                                             to produce a live foal in Australia to
                                                             Southern Hemisphere Time in 2022
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - by CHAMPION 2YO & CHAMPION 3YO - SEPOY
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) – SEPOY as a Broodmare Sire has 54 Wnrs; 4 SW;
                                                             7 SP
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - is a daughter of PEPPERMINT GREEN
                                                             (by Green Desert).
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - is a 1/2 Sister to 5 winners inc Gr3 Winner -
                                                             FOUR WHITE SOCKS
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - PEPPERMINT GREEN is a 1/2 Sister to
                                                            Gr2 Winner SUN BOAT
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - PEPPERMINT GREEN is a 1/2 Sister to
                                                            SENSATIONALLY (dam of HOO YA MAL
                                                            Gr3 Winner; 2d The Derby Gr1, Hill S. Gr2
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - Her 2nd Dam is Gr1 Winner -
                                                             ONE SO WONDERFUL (by Nashwan) –
                                                             CHAMPION Older Female in Europe
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - Her 3rd Dam is Gr2 placed SOMEONE SPECIAL
                                                             (by Habitat)
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - Her 4th Dam is Gr1 Winner -
                                                             ONE IN A MILLION (by Rarity)
                                                             Joint Top English 3YO filly in 1979
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - 45 Stakes Horses in her Female Family
                                                             27 SW and 18 SP
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - 5 Champions and 4 Sires in her Female Family
DAM - PRINCESS LAYAN (IRE) - 5 Descending Dams have produced 23 Winners

LOPE DE VEGA “…never put off until tomorrow what you can do today”

Named after the seventeenth century Spaniard, Lope de Vega was one of several literary figures credited to utter this similar idiom. It is surely good advice when it comes to securing the attention of the stallion who bears his name.

After a decade of dominant service, Lope De Vega (by Shamardal), the dual Classic winner is in demand for good reasons.

All reputable bloodstock analysts include Lope De Vega on their lists of elite stallions because they know the stats.

It is near impossible to find a flaw in Lope de Vega’s production of world-class horses because this standout data is underpinned by a remarkably solid core of elite racetrack performers.

His global reach is amazing: from top-class sprinters in Australia, like Santa Ana Lane, Vega One, Vega Magic and Gytrash, to Group 1-winning milers in Europe such as Belardo, Phoenix Of Spain and Zabeel Prince, to the brilliant American runners such as Newspaperofrecord and Aunt Pearl.

They come out running as 2yo’s and thrive with age and experience.

In fact, they are better as 4yo’s than they are as 2yo’s.

All of this should be no surprise considering Lope De Vega’s racing record and pedigree.

We have seen the influence and importance of his own sire, the successful Shamardal.

Whilst that giant of the breeding barn is no longer with us, in Lope de Vega, he did provide a son of the highest-quality worthy to carry forward his Sire’s exceptional status.

Local breeders are already familiar with Lope De Vega’s prowess as a sire; after all, in Australia he has already produced five (5) Gr.1 winners: Gytrash, Santa Ana Lane, Vega Magic Vega One and Arapaho, as well as five (5) Gr.2 winners, along with five (5) Gr3 Winners, five (5) Listed Race Winners and thirteen (13) Stakes placegetters.

FACTS AT A GLANCE ABOUT OUR COLT ~

OUR COLT under Saddle

* A COLT has a physical advantage of an early foaling date – 10 August 2022

* A COLT 3/4 Brother to FOUR WHITE SOCKS (by LOPE DE VEGA) Gr3 Wnr;
   2 wins 1900m-2000m

* A COLT who has a terrific Genetic Rating Worldwide of: A+++, A 224%, Q5

* A COLT bred on this Brilliant Cross: 10 Runners = 6 Winners (60%) &
   3 Stakes Horses (30%) inc Gr1 Winner & Gr1 Placegetter (20%)

* A COLT with a Black Type Page to AIM at Blue Riband CLASSICS

* A COLT eligible to compete for the Rich INGLIS Race Series

* A COLT eligible to race for the Huge VOBIS Bonus Prizemoney in Vic

* A COLT offering tremendous Value for Money with enormous upside

* A COLT who is Rare: just One of Two COLTS in Australia offered
   For Sale in 2024

* A COLT bred the same way as the sire's most recent Gr1 Winner -
   ROUHIYA

Also .....

* A COLT that reminded us of another handy horse we raced by
   LOPE DE VEGA ~ DECROUX

Decroux (14g, Desert King, Rory's Jester). 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, $263,850, 1st Taree RC Taree Cup, ATC ANZ Bloodstock News H., ATC TAB H., ATC Casino Prince at Vinery Maiden H., 3rd ATC TAB H.

THE PRICE: ALL INCLUSIVE to date of Registration:

LOPE DE VEGA x PRINCESS LAYAN
(by Sepoy - Champion) with Ciaron Maher
A 5% Share is $8,550 inc GST / Genetic Rating: A+++ Q5.

$17,100 (inc GST) per 10% Share

$8,550 (inc GST) per 5% Share

$4,275 (inc GST) per 2.5%* Share (*conditions apply)

NOTE: We are delighted with the way the colt has progressed through his breaking-in, education and early pre-training with Australia’s Number 1 Horseman – SHANE ROSE.

OUR COLT in Pre-Training with SHANE ROSE 28/6/24

Keen racing enthusiasts will note that there is a common thread about this colt.

First, and extremely important, He's by a Sire who was a Champion Racehorse and is also a Champion Sire.

Second, the sire is noted for producing the highest quality progeny, that have constant success over middle-distance to staying trips.

Third, and non-negotiable, the Broodmare Sire had to be a Champion.

Fourth, and also non-negotiable, our colt is bred on a highly successful A+++ genetic cross with a High Quality (Q) Factor.

Fifth, the colt has been entrusted into the care of Australia’s Number 1 Stable for winners over the past two seasons - Ciaron Maher Racing.

We have concentrated on purchasing the colt as a yearling at the sales which represented “the best of the best” available in this sector of the market. That was so we can offer our Dynamic Owners every opportunity of racetrack success at the highest level.

Our now 2yo colt has a detailed website available to review.

Below: We took some quick snapshots of our boy in educational pre-training with Shane Rose who has offered Adam the latest facts and information flow about each colt.

“Let your eyes be your judge and your pockets be your guide.”

See for yourself below: We invite you to join us in these fantastic fella!

LOPE DE VEGA x PRINCESS LAYAN Colt:

3rd September

3rd September

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We were back with the camera on 19 September .....

19 September

19 September

19 September (Outside (left) Almanzor x Anchovy) inside Lope De Vega

19 September (Outside Lope de Vega / inside Almanzor x Anchovy)

19 September (Outside Lope de Vega / inside Almanzor x Anchovy)

He will be trained by Australia’s Number 1 Stable for Winners the past two consecutive seasons

– CIARON MAHER Racing.

A fully detailed website is dedicated to information about our colossal colt.

If you want to own and race the best – then our colt is worthy of your consideration.