A month ago, Dundeel’s 2YO son Militarize completed a superb Group 1 Sires’ Produce-Champagne Stakes double.
MILITARIZE
Last Saturday Dundeel’s 3YO son DUNKEL won the Group 1 $500,000 South Australian Derby 2500m, becoming the outstanding young sire’s 7th Group 1 winner amongst Dundeel’s 24 Stakes Winners to date.
DUNKEL
Having conquered Tasmania, DUNKEL returned to the mainland for this career highlight DUNKEL was already a dual Listed winner in Tasmania, and has won six of his eight starts this season, earning $670,000 for his owners. DUNKEL gave both his trainer Patrick Payne and the jockey Billy Egan. their first Group 1 win.
Success looked far from certain when race favourite Promises Kept drove clear of the field 300 metres from home, while Dunkel was still looking for racing room.
Jockey Billy Egan said, "When we left the straight the first time, I was like ‘this is going to be easy’, I was fifth, one-off (the rail) and (thought) ‘I’ll just bide my time and go’ and then we got shuffled back and we had to work our way through them.
"But he’s got that killer instinct, every horse out there he wants to pass and that’s what he did."
Dunkel is the fifth and best winner left by stakes-placed winner Kudamm (by Cape Cross) and was sold as a yearling for $40,000 at Karaka. He was subsequently purchased for $100,000 by Kevin Myers at the NZ Ready to Run Sale.
It’s notable that, like Dundeel’s multiple Group-winning daughter Hope In Your Heart, Dunkel is in-bred 3 x 3 to Sadler’s Wells.
The pedigree of 2YO Dundeel filly Miracle Of Love, who flashed home for a debut third in Saturday’s Woodlands S. LR at Scone, shows a 3 x 4 double-up of Sadler’s Wells, thanks to her third dam, the 1995 Epsom Oaks G1 winner Moonshell.
DUNDEEL, the champion son of High Chaparral has consolidated his place among Australia’s Top 10 sires, and after a $450,000 weekend, he holds 7th spot on the General premiership with $11.3 million prizemoney including 7 Stakes Winners of 16 Stakes Races so far this season.
Dunkel ran up four consecutive wins, including the Listed Launceston Guineas and Listed Tasmanian Derby, before unplaced behind Bank Maur in the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley on March 18.
Dunkel is now the Seventh (7th) Group 1 winner for Arrowfield Stud’s ATC Australian Derby hero DUNDEEL.
Overall Dundeel has now sired 439 Runners; 259 Winners (60%) ; 24 Stakes Winners; 17 Stakes Placegetters and over $41m.
The sire was in demand at the Magic Millions and that carried over into the Inglis Easter sales.
Between these two major sales, Dundeel has had 35 yearlings sell for an average $267,000 – just on 4.5 times his 2020 fee.
DUNDEEL is a Young but Already Proven Sire, with 7 Individual Group 1 Winners on his resume.
As a result of his success, DUNDEEL had a big service fee increase in 2019, jumping 140% from $27,500, up to $66,000 due to the impressive racetrack results of his progeny headed by Castelvecchio.
In 2023, he has achieved a further $16,500 (25%) Service Fee increase and will stand for $82,500
Covering 209 mares in 2019, that was up 62 from the 2018 season, and it’s his biggest book to date.
DUNDEEL - Sire
His earlier deeds were rewarded with a rise in both numbers and higher-quality mares.
That 2019 crop of foals conceived off the increased service fee, are current season two-year-old’s and DUNDEEL has seen his progeny race so far – Militarize, Fistsoffury and Tavs amongst seven (7) 2yo winners.
This crop of 2yo’s will continue to churn out the winners as the progeny of DUNDEEL as expected get better with age and distance.
His 2020 crop of mares were similar in numbers to 2019.
In 2020 DUNDEEL covered 196 mares, and these are his current crop of Yearlings.
Dynamic Syndications were aware of the increase in quality of the mares Dundeel covered in both 2019 and 2020, and the expectation is that DUNDEEL should have a bumper few seasons on the racetrack, as these next two crops of youngsters go through their racing careers.
When looking at this where an opportunity to see rapid growth in performances of a stallion’s progeny, the smart business, is to always buy commercially well-bred fillies by that sire and most importantly, buy fillies on the best cross for the stallion.
In other words, make sure the Sire of the Broodmare has produced above average stakes class horses when crossed by the Sire of the Yearling.
Our DUNDEEL ex LUDICROUS MODE (Snitzel) Bay Filly
This is why we targeted Lot 78 at the Magic Millions – a beautiful yearling filly by DUNDEEL ex LUDICROUS MODE (by SNITZEL) to aim at the Classic Middle-Distance 3yo Races and Magic Millions Cup Races.
Note: This is the same rated cross that produced 3YO Bengal Boy, was successful in the 2400m Galilee Final LR at Sandown. He finished 2.6 lengths 5th to DUNKEL in the South Australian Derby and only 0.3 to 3rd.
Champion Sire SNITZEL is on an upswing as a Broodmare Sire and now has 394 Winners including 23 Stakes Winners & 23 Stakes Placegetters from his Daughters at a Winners to Runners Strike Rate of 64%
LUDICROUS MODE is very well related being a Half-Sister to Gr2 Winner & Gr1 placed GLENFIDDICH and she is a 3/4-Sister to Gr3 placed MISS WONDERLAND also closely related to ELEVEN ELEVEN.
Our Filly by DUNDEEL is her First Foal. She follows with a weanling filly by Champion sire Written Tycoon and is in foal to Harry Angel. So, the opportunity that the family will bred up and may add further black-type to the page is high.
SNITZEL is a Son of REDOUTE’S CHOICE who is a Son of DANEHILL.
DUNDEEL over DANEHILL Line Rated Cross is Rated A+++ A+++ Q 5
Our Filly
In addition from being a flashy filly, and a terrific type with Clean X-Rays and a Grade 1 Endoscopic evaluation, she has the Best Generic Rating Score and a Highly-commercial pedigree to ensure residual value as a Breeding Prospect post-racetrack retirement. Genetically she will run a strong mile and get better as the distances increase.
This filly was not well placed at the Magic Millions where buyers are looking for the precocious early 2yo style of horse and this filly is not that type.
She is your classical type to run to 2400m so speedy squib races are not going to be her assets.
Our FILLY heading out for trackwork on Wednesday 3rd May
Our FILLY working with a stablemate - Wednesday 3rd May
Our Filly returning from trackwork Wednesday 3rd May
Our FILLY returning from trackwork on Thursday 4th May
She is also eligible for the Rich BOBS & BOBS Extra BONUS Prizemoney and for all the Magic Millions carnival days in the years to come.
From 5½ crops of racing age DUNDEEL is the sire of:
Starters Winners Wins SW SP Earnings
431 259 706 24 17 over $41m.
ON RATED CROSS: Dundeel ex Danehill Line Mares has produced 18 Stakes Performers
Rnrs Wnrs Wins SW SP S.Perf SH Best: 2 x Gr1 Wnrs
146 93 245 7 7 4 18 Super Seth-Gr1
63.7% 6.5% 7.5% 4.3% 18.3% Atyaab-Gr1
Lot 78 - Dundeel x Ludicrous Mode filly (Auction Video) from Dynamic Syndications on Vimeo.
Lot 78 - Dundeel (NZ) x Ludicrous Mode from Dynamic Syndications on Vimeo.
7 Stakes Winners on Cross
SUPER SETH (AUS) 2016 c, by Dundeel - Salutations, by Redoute's Choice. 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, A$1,648,460, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Manfred S., Gr.3, Ern Jensen Funerals 2YO H., 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Anzac Day S., L, 4th ATC All Aged S., Gr.1.
ATYAAB (AUS) 2015 c, by Dundeel - Sylvaner, by Danasinga. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2800m, R1,278,938, Kenilworth Cape Derby, Gr.1, Cape Stayers, Gr.2, Turffontein Java H., L, Citizen Juvenile P., Betting World P., 2d Kenilworth Chairman's Cup, Gr.3, Turffontein Sea Cottage S., L, 3d Kenilworth Chairman's Cup, Gr.3, Turffontein Thrill of Tellytrack H., 4th Turffontein South African Derby, Gr.1.
VICTORIA QUAY (AUS) 2017 f, by Dundeel - Swan River, by Danehill Dancer. 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$217,825, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L.
ENTENTE (AUS) 2016 g, by Dundeel - Nextess, by Stratum. 6 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$887,965, to 2021-22, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, Albury Gold Cup, L, Port Macquarie Cup, ATC Ranvet H., 2d ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Neville Sellwood S., Gr.3, Canberra Mile, 3d ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, Frank Packer P., Gr.3, St Leger S., Everest Carnival H., TAB Venue Mode H., 4th Canberra Cup, L.
CERBERUS (AUS) 2018 g, by Dundeel - Scarlet Moretta, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 1800m, A$117,200, in 2021-22, SAJC Hill Smith S., L.
CUTADEEL (AUS) 2015 g, by Dundeel - Dineeta, by Dylan Thomas. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, NZ$120,235, A$40,400, ARC 3YO Salver, L, Hawkes Bay Reliable Man Trophy H., Counties RC Rogers Racing Stables H., BOP RC Matamata Veterinary Services 2YO H., 2d Counties Cup, Gr.3.
BENGAL BOY (AUS)
7 Stakes Placed
Teewaters (AUS) 2018 g, by Dundeel - My Girl Lil, by Not a Single Doubt. 2 wins at 2000m, 2400m, A$368,575, in 2021-22, MRC Tobin Brothers Funerals Stayers P., 3d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3.
Ashgrove (AUS) 2018 g, by Dundeel - Affinee, by Exceed and Excel. 3 wins from 1500m to 2000m, A$203,950, to 2022-23, BRC Mount Franklin H., 4 Aussie Heroes Foundation P., XXXX Dry H., 2d GCTC TAB Wave, BRC Membership Plus H., 3d BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, Eagle Way H., Ipswich TC Thisisaconversationstarter H.
Hit the Shot (AUS) 2017 g, by Dundeel - Tang, by Redoute's Choice. 2 wins at 1400m, 2200m, A$400,850, HK$1,794,700, to 2022-23, HKJC Shenzhen H., 2d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, 3d MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, HKJC BOCHK Cross-Border Services H., Venus H.
Profit (AUS) 2016 g, by Dundeel - Opportunity, by Redoute's Choice. 7 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$476,775, to 2021-22, BRC Programmed Property Services H., Melbourne Cup Day at Eagle Farm H., XXXX Dry H., Oscar Oscar Salons P., SCTC Coastline BMW X4 H., Pelican Motors Service Centre P., Sky Racing P., 2d BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, Dave Hickey H., Tanqueray H., TAB P., 3d BRC Lough Neagh S., L, Qld Tatt's RC Recognition H., L, BRC Roku Gin the Gateway P., James Squire H., Country Music H., Moet & Chandon Chairmans Club H., 4th BRC Daybreak Lover P., L.
Dealmaker (AUS) 2015 g, by Dundeel - Sport Chic, by Redoute's Choice. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1550m, 1600m, A$522,780, to 2021-22, ATC Drinkwise Mile H., Gow Gates H., TAB 2YO H., BRC Stradbroke Season on Sale P., 2d ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Star Mile H., Theraces H., Gosford RC Kentan Machinery H., 3d ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, ATC Civic S., L, Luskin Star S., L, Kogaroo H., Jcdecaux H., 4th Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, ATC Winter S., L.
Azaly (AUS) 2017 g, by Dundeel - In the Clear, by Redoute's Choice. 2 wins at 1800m, 2000m, A$75,415, 2d Geelong Classic, L.
Deserved (AUS) 2016 f, by Dundeel - Statuette, by Redoute's Choice. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2050m, A$145,405, MRC Ladbrokes 2YO P., 2d VRC Anzac Day S., L, 3d MRC Jim Moloney S., L, MVRC 4 Pines Refreshing Ale H.
4 Stakes Performers (4th Minor Black Type)
Miss Five Hundred (AUS) 2015 f, by Dundeel - Cinque Cento, by Nothin' Leica Dane. 6 wins from 1600m to 3000m, A$284,910, to 2021-22, MRC Neds Bet Live H., Ladbrokes Bet Ticker H., Big Screen Company H., 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club H., 3d MVRC Alinta Energy H., MRC Ladbrokes Easy Form H., Clanbrooke Racing H., 4th SAJC South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3.
Newzeel Deal (AUS) 2017 g, by Dundeel - Baroness Gabriella, by Kempinsky. 2 wins at 2100m, 2250m, A$127,621, to 2022-23, 4th VRC TAB Trophy, L.
Our Fun (AUS) 2015 f, by Dundeel - Funzero, by Danzero. 3 wins from 1400m to 2200m, A$143,745, 4th ATC Australia Day Cup, L.
La Marsa (AUS) 2017 f, by Dundeel - Amalie, by Redoute's Choice. Winner at 1600m in 2021-22, 4th Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2.