“It is with great appreciation we announce that the decision to retire LONHRO from covering duties has been confirmed,” Godolphin Australia’s managing director Vin Cox said this week.
This marks the end of an era for the Australian breeding community.
The rising 25-year-old will remain in residence at Kelvinside Stud in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, not far from where he was born and bred at the famous Woodlands Stud, with his day-to-day team and routine to remain.
LONHRO
“Most importantly, Lonhro retires from the Darley roster sound, happy, healthy and will remain in residence at Kelvinside
“It’s important to us that the horse retires on his terms and to all who have supported Lonhro throughout his career, we thank you enormously.”
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
A striking black colt born on Thursday, 10 December 1998; by Octagonal and the seventh foal of Shadea, Lonhro was a phenomenon from day one.
Lonhro’s foaling sheet described him as ‘tiny but perfect’.
He was named after the London Rhodesia Mining Company London Stock Exchange code - LONRHO
RACING
A glittering 35-start career, the winner of 11 G1 races, 24 at Group level and 26 overall victories, Lonhro won the cream of races in Australia.
The Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Stakes (twice), the Mackinnon Stakes, Chipping Norton, George Ryder, Queen Elizabeth, CF Orr, Chipping Norton and George Main Stakes.
But, arguably his most stunning performance came in the 2004 Australian Cup (2,000m) at Flemington where he was pocketed until the final 200m but still managed to get up to beat Delzao and Elvstroem.
In a period of far less prize money, Lonhro amassed a staggering $5,790,510 and was the pin-up horse of Australian racing when he retired to Woodlands Stud in 2004, with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum securing the bloodstock operations of Ingham Enterprises in May of 2008. Lonhro has remained a Darley stallion since.
A gifted equine athlete, Lonhro exceeded his racetrack exploits while in the breeding barn.
LEAVING A LEGACY
“What can you say about him that hasn’t already been said?” Darley’s Alastair Pulford pondered.
“From the time he was born he’s been the ultimate thoroughbred.”
Darley Australia’s Head of Stallions Alastair Pulford has helped plan and steer the great sire’s career in the Darley breeding barn for the past 15 seasons.
“He went on to be an amazing racehorse, the horse of the year, who then became Champion Sire, leading broodmare sire and now has sons at stud who will carry on his name.
“He was one of the keys behind the purchase of the Ingham racing operation all those years ago and a lot of the success of that deal relied on him.
“He’s certainly got an aura about him, even at his age he’s still so fondly remembered by so many people.”
Lonhro sired his 1,000th individual winner recently – three-year-old Lake Agawam – and at date of publish his progeny earnings are $147,105,222.
He has 95 individual Stakes winners of 191 Black-Type races and has sired a string of elite Stakes winners including: Impending, Kementari, Pierro, Lyre, Aristia, Lindermann, Beaded, Bounding, Benfica, Denman, Exosphere, Mental and The Conglomerate to name but a few.
Lonhro was crowned Champion Sire and leading Australian sire of winning three-year-olds in 2010-11, the top Australian sire of two-year-olds in 2011-12 and the leading Australian sire of winners in 2013-14 and 2014-15.
His reputation grew and he shuttled to the United States between 2012 and 2014.
Lonhro also became a sire of sires - with Impending, Pierro, Denman, Encryption and Exosphere standing at stud in Australia.
Lonhro’s early influence as a broodmare sire is equally as remarkable with his daughters producing 101 Group-winning horses including the likes of So Si Bon (So You Think), Osborne Bulls (Street Cry), Barber (Exceed And Excel), Niedorp (Not A Single Doubt), Golden Mile (Astern), Trobriand (Kermadec), Serene Majesty (Fastnet Rock).
His exploits in the sale ring reflect that of a wonderful racetrack career with his yearlings offered at public auction netting supporters $71,939,788, his top lot a $1.4 million Inglis Easter yearling and just last year producing a $1.05 million result for a filly out of Cool Passion.
However, the opportunity to race the stock of Lonhro still remains however he has only limited numbers from his two remaining crops.
His retirement announcement comes at a timely moment having sired last Saturday’s G1 Rosehill Guineas winner Lindermann.
THE ULTIMATE THOROUGHBRED
And with the curtain being drawn on his breeding career, Darley reflect further on stories proving that Lonhro truly is the people’s horse.
“A few times a year we have people come up for their anniversaries and want to see Lonhro.
“We’ve even had a couple get engaged in front of Lonhro, people name their kids’ middle names Lonhro.
“He is a horse who has charisma, and the effect he has had on people has been quite significant.”
On behalf of the Darley stallions’ team, to all who supported Lonhro’s journey - we thank you.
Dynamic Syndications recently purchased a lovely LONHRO filly at the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale.
Offered by Blue Gum Farm (As Agent) we went to $110,000 + GST to secure the daughter of the mare RADAR (by Exceed And Excel).
Bred on a terrific A+++ genetic breeding cross, Our Filly is a half-sister to Stakes Winner INTUITION.
Join us in our lovely LONHRO whilst you still can.
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OUR NEW FILLY !
She is bred on this same cross LONHRO over DANEHILL Line mares as 62 Stakes Winners including LINDERMANN.
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics!
RACE THE BEST WITH THE BEST – look at the fantastic filly, then look at her pedigree page, then look at the statistics - 85% of Gr1 Winners and 65% of Stakes Winners of the 95 Stakes Winners sired by LONHRO are bred this same way – LONHRO over DANEHILL Line Mares.
The fact that the Dam has produced 5 to race = 3 Winners & 1 Placed to date including a Stakes Winner and a Sydney Winner is a major advantage ensuring that our filly will retain good residual value post her racing career.
NOW - SEE FOR YOURSELF !
Lot 63 - Lonhro x Radar Filly from Dynamic Syndications on Vimeo.
She is a lovely filly, bred on the sensational cross.
FACT: LONHRO simply doesn’t have a better statistical cross for achieving racetrack success than he has with daughters of EXCEED AND EXCEL (7SW) (Danehill Line). That’s what drew us to inspecting this filly in the first instance. We knew that:
LONHRO (Sire)
over daughters of
EXCEED AND EXCEL (Broodmare Sire)
has produced:
44 Runners;
31 Winners (16 Colts & 15 Fillies);
7 Stakes Winners (3c / 4f) &
6 Stakes Placed (3c / 3f) &
1 Stakes Performer.
13 Stakes Horses = 6 Colts & 7 Fillies
70.5% Winners : Runners
22.6% Stakes Winners to Winners (7/31)
35.5% Stakes Horses to Winners (11/31)
15.9% Stakes Winners : Runners (7/44)
25% Stakes Horses to Runners (11/44)
7 STAKES WINNERS
BOUNDING (AUS) 2010 f, by Lonhro - Believe'n'succeed, by Exceed and Excel. 8 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$408,675, A$289,250, ARC Railway S., Gr.1, Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3, MRC Heath S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.3, Counties RC Murdoch Newell S., L, ARC Barfoot & Thompson 2YO S., 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, VRC GH Mumm S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3.
ENCRYPTION (AUS) 2015 c, by Lonhro - Guelph, by Exceed and Excel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$743,500, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, Chairman's S., Gr.3, 3d MRC WJ Adams S., L, Debutant S., L, 4th ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2. Sire.
EMANATE (AUS) 2016 f, by Lonhro - Guelph, by Exceed and Excel. 6 wins to 1200m, A$325,540, to 2021-22, ATC Birthday Card S., Gr.3, Sharp Extensive IT H., Sky Racing Active H.-twice, Bowermans Furniture H., 2d ATC Schweppes H., 3d ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3, ANZ Bloodstock News H., TAB H., 4th MRC Alinghi S., L.
ALFOLK (AUS) 2014 g, by Lonhro - Alteza Real, by Exceed and Excel. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1150m, R445,500, 61,615Dhs, Turffontein Lebelo Sprint, Gr.3, Play Soccer 6 10 & 13 Graduation P., Flamingo Park Raceday in August Juvenile P., 2d Turffontein Storm Bird S., L, Golden Loom H., L, Racing Association Juvenile P., 3d Vaal IFM 102.2 Heritage 1200.
TARAAYEF (AUS) 2016 f, by Lonhro - Sultah, by Exceed and Excel. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$224,950, VRC Poseidon S., L, MVRC Hygain Tracktorque H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself 2YO H., 2d MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H.
BUCKINGHAMPSHIRE (AUS) 2012 c, by Lonhro - Seeking Attention, by Exceed and Excel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, R245,575, Kenilworth Summer Juvenile S., L, 2d Kenilworth Racing It's a Rush S.
IMPENDABELLE
6 STAKES PLACED
Sumatra (AUS) 2019 f, by Lonhro - Earthquake, by Exceed and Excel. Winner at 1300m, A$112,000, in 2022-23, 2d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, MVRC Dominant Cleaning Solution H.
Mogador (AUS) 2012 g, by Lonhro - Essaouira, by Exceed and Excel. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$323,450, ATC TAB Place Multi 2YO P., Pro-Ride H., 2d MRC Blue Sapphire S., L, BRC Queensland Day P., L, GCTC Spill the Beans Yearlings H., Qld Tatt's RC Carlton Mid P., BRC Megaport P., 3d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, ATC Broccolini H., BRC TBQA Qld Breeders H., SCTC Paddy Walsh Painting P., 4th ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L-twice.
Naafer (AUS) 2014 c, by Lonhro - Very Discreet, by Exceed and Excel. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, R519,475, Turffontein Citizen S., 2d Turffontein South African Nursery, Gr.1, Merchants H., Gr.2, Boulevard French Sparkling Rose Assessment P., Full Dividend No Limits Graduation P.
Cautious (AUS) 2011 f, by Lonhro - Seeking Attention, by Exceed and Excel. 2 wins at 2, MRC Equiano King of Speed 2YO H., 2d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston 2YO H., 3d MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, Jacob Park Thoroughbreds 2YO P.
Magic Carpet (AUS) 2019 f, by Lonhro - Aspen, by Exceed and Excel. Placed at 2 in 2021-22, 2d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Stud & Stable Staff Awards 2YO H., 4th MRC Debutant S., L.
Beyliks (AUS) 2017 g, by Lonhro - Ottoman, by Exceed and Excel. Placed at 2 & 3, 2d ATC Sky Racing Active 2YO P., 3d ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3, Iron Jack 2YO H., 4th BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2.
1 STAKES PERFORMER
Stunts (AUS) 2015 g, by Lonhro - Aerobatics, by Exceed and Excel. Winner at 2, A$76,680, 2d ATC Lack Group-West Tradies 2YO P., 3d ATC Victory Vein 2YO P., Hawkesbury RC Clarendon 2YO S., 4th ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.
Then when she was presented at the saleyard, she matched up on conformation and type, to all the bells and whistles of her genetic pedigree and to the commerciality of her pedigree page.
The filly we purchased is the seventh foal from her Dam RADAR.
RADAR
RADAR was a winner of 3 races from 1100m to 1400m and $146,510.
RADAR
She was a classy Sydney race filly winning two (2) in town and was city placed 4-times.
RADAR is a three-quarter-sister to 3-times Stakes Winner & 4-times Stakes Placed
AEROBATICS (Exceed and Excel). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, $605,200, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, Gr.3, Darley Crown, L, 2d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, Gr.3, ATC PJ Bell S., L, 3d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Birthday Card S., Gr.3.
RADAR as a broodmare has been doing a terrific job at stud.
Our Filly is the Seventh Foal of RADAR. Her sixth foal by Churchill is a currently unraced 2yo.
RADAR is the Dam of Five (5) Foals to Race: 3 Winners & 1 Placed.
Importantly RADAR is the Dam of Stakes Winner & Stakes Placed – INTUITION.
INTUITION (by Street Cry). 10 wins from 1100m to 2000m, $598,770, to 2022-23, Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush H., L, VRC Singapore TC Trophy H., ATC Owner Benefits Card H., Theraces H., TAB Rewards H., Illawarra TC AJ 'Bert' Lillye Memorial H., 2d ATC Autumn Carnival on Sale H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, BRC Sky Racing H.
Also, RADAR is the Dam of:
Transmitter (f. by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)). 3 wins at 1000m, 1250m, A$117,105, ATC Membership H., 2d ATC Australian Turf Club H., 3d ATC Pluck at Vinery H.-twice, Australian Turf Club H.
Panda's Post (f. by Street Boss (USA)). Winner at 1100m in 2021-22.
Classy Gal (f. by Street Boss (USA)). Placed this 2022-23 season.
This is an extremely deep Black-Type saturated female pedigree, which is far stronger than it initially reads on the restricted spacing of the catalogue page.
For Example: Our Filly’s Fourth Dam which doesn’t fit onto the page, is the incredible racehorse and 5-time Group 1 Winner and multiple Champion -
IT'S IN THE AIR (by Mr. Prospector). Champion 3YO filly in USA in 1979. Joint Champion 2YO filly USA in 1978. 16 wins-5 at 2, US$892,339, Hollywood Park Vanity H., Gr.1-twice, Belmont Ruffian H., Gr.1, Saratoga Alabama S., Gr.1, Delaware Oaks, Gr.1, Santa Anita Oak Leaf S., Gr.2, Arlington-Washington Lassie S., Gr.2, Santa Anita El Encino S., Gr.3, Arlington Park Mademoiselle S., L, 2d Belmont Frizette S., Gr.1, Hollywood Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Maskette H., Gr.2, Hollywood Park Milady H., Gr.2-twice, Aqueduct Distaff H., Gr.3, Meadowlands Long Look H., Gr.3, 3d Belmont Ruffian H., Gr.1, Beldame S., Gr.1, Santa Anita La Canada S., Gr.1, Santa Susana S., Gr.1, Santa Ynez S., Gr.3, Saratoga Ballerina S., L, 4th Aqueduct Ladies H., Gr.1, Top Flight H., Gr.1, Santa Anita Santa Margarita Invitational H., Gr.1, Belmont Hempstead H., Gr.2. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners - inc 3 Stakes Winners.
Another couple of vital admissions due to spacing is that
Champion filly ALVERTA (Flying Spur) is also a ¾ sister to AEROBATICS (Exceed and Excel). 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$605,200, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, Gr.3, Darley Crown, L, 2d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, Gr.3, ATC PJ Bell S., L, 3d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Birthday Card S., Gr.3.
And she is a ½ sister to REVOLTE (French Deputy (USA)). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$343,089, Singapore Guineas, L, Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, 2d Singapore TC 2YO H., 3d Singapore TC Magic Millions Orchid Trophy, L.
Another major admission due to spacing is in the 3rd Dam. The Stakes Winning mare BANAFSAJEE who is on the page is the Dam of Stakes Winner that is not on the page - BANKSIA (Marju (Ire)). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Ronde de Nuit, L, Longchamp Prix de la Lorie.
Deeper into this female family there are champions:
MYSTIC GUIDE (Ghostzapper). Champion Older Male in UAE in 2020-21 (Int.). 4 wins from 1700m to 2000m, US$633,200, 25,543,200Dhs in U.S.A. and U.A.E, Meydan Dubai World Cup, Gr.1, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.2, Oaklawn Park Razorback H., Gr.3, 2d Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup, Gr.1, Suburban S., Gr.2, 3d Saratoga Peter Pan S., Gr.3.
MAKE A CHALLENGE (Invincible Spirit). Champion Older Male Sprinter in Ireland in 2019. 10 wins to 7f, £15,686, €279,723, Curragh Waterford Testimonial S., L, 2d Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2.
THUNDER SNOW (Helmet). Champion 3YO Dirt Miler in UAE in 2016-17. Champion Older Horse in UAE in 2017-18 & 2018-19 (Int.). 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, £135,518, €508,420, US$810,000, 54,866,500Dhs in GB, France and U.A.E, Meydan Dubai World Cup, Gr.1-twice, Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Criterium International, Gr.1, Meydan UAE Derby, Gr.2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 S., Gr.2, 2d Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup, Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Meydan Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 S., Gr.1-twice, 3d Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Classic, Gr.1, Belmont Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1.
RUNHAPPY (Super Saver). Champion Male Sprinter in USA in 2015. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 7f, US$1,496,250, Breeders' Cup Sprint, Gr.1, Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Malibu S., Gr.1, Keeneland Phoenix S., Gr.3, 4th Churchill Downs Ack Ack H., Gr.3. Sire.
ART CONNOISSEUR (Lucky Story). Champion 3YO Sprinter in Great Britain in 2009. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 5f, 6f, £343,644, €57,595, Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr.1, Coventry S., Gr.2, Newmarket Geoff Huffer Racing 2YO S., 2d Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1. Sire.
BALANCHINE (Storm Bird). Joint Horse of the Year & Champion 3YO Filly in Europe in 1994. Head of The 1994 European 3YO Classification. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 7f, 1½m, £532,527, 80,000fr., Irish Derby, Gr.1, The Oaks, Gr.1, 2d The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Foy, Gr.3.
Other instantly recognisable Stakes Winners here in Australia that can’t fit onto the pedigree page are:
Dual Gr1 Winner:- TRUST IN A GUST (Keep the Faith). 10 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,170,150, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, Toorak H., Gr.1, Harris Walker Gold Carat, Le Pine Funerals H., MVRC Chandler Macleod S., Ballarat TC Thomas Jewellers Gold Eureka Stockade, MVRC Jeep Don't Hold Back H., 2d MVRC Chandler Macleod S., L, VRC VOBIS Gold Reef S., MRC VOBIS Gold Sprint, Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush 2YO S., 4th MRC Gothic S., L. Sire.
Cox Plate Hero:- STATE OF REST (Starspangledbanner). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, £606,422, €256,180, US$535,000, A$3,050,000, to 2021-22, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S., Gr.1, Saratoga Derby, Gr.1, Paris Longchamp Prix Ganay, Gr.1, 2d Leopardstown Foran Equine 2YO S., 3d Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1, Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, Curragh Celebration S., L.
Also horses such as:-
GLENCADAM GOLD (Refuse to Bend). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1550m to 2400m, £14,858, A$622,330, ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Newcastle Gold Cup, Gr.3, ATC Premier's Cup, L, Newmarket Eddie Stobart Chilled H., ATC TAB Sportsbet H., 2d ATC Hill S., Gr.2, Newmarket Glyn Hopkin H., 3d Sandown Bet365.com H.
ROCK ME BABY (Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$343,650, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Bacardi Breezer 2YO P., AJC Riverview Hotel H., STC Summer Racing H., Rosehill Event Centre H., 2d AJC Gimcrack S., L, 4th AJC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3.
HAVANA COOLER (Hurricane Run). 3 wins from 1500m to 2400m, £49,009, A$253,000 in GB and Aust, ATC Doncaster Prelude, Gr.3, 3d ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, VRC Lexus S., Gr.3, ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3.
So knowing the cross works sensationally, the pedigree is saturated in Black Type, the filly is a glamour, and she is sound and right of wind and limb with clean X-Rays and a Grade 1 Scope are all extremely important.
Then we look into the brilliance of the Sire LONHRO.
An absolute champion racehorse by Octagonal.
LONHRO (98c, Straight Strike, First Consul). Horse of the Year in Australia in 2003-04. Champion 3YO in Australia in 2001-02 & Joint top of the 2004 World Rankings (mile). Top of the 2001-02 Australasian 3YO Classification (middle).26 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$5,790,510, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1-twice, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1-twice, CF Orr S., Gr.1, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Warwick S., Gr.2-twice, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Apollo S., Gr.2, MRC St George S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2-twice, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, STC Missile S., Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, STC Heritage S., L, Parramatta Leagues Club 2YO H., 2d AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Warwick S., Gr.2, STC Wests Illawarra 2YO H., 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, STC Missile S., Gr.3, 4th AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1.
Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2004, U.S.A. in 2012
LONHRO Champion Aust. Sire in 2010-11, Second in 2011-12, Third in 2009-10.
Leading Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2011-12.
Leading Aust. Sire of 3YOs in 2010-11.
Leading Aust. Sire by Winners in 2013-14, and 2014-15.
Among his 95 Stakes Winners inc 13 Gr1 Winners: Pierro (ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1), Lindermann, The Conglomerate, Bounding, Mental, Impending, Kementari, Denman, Beaded, Exosphere, Lyre, Aristia, Benfica, plus Pinwheel, Heatherly, Wawail, Academus, Messene, Pareanui Bay, Cardsharp, Encryption, War Heroine, Holding Gold, Isotherm, Souchez, Ghisoni, etc.
Sadly LONHRO is now having fertility issues and the champion racehorse and champion sire is only represented in this current yearling crop by just 69 Live Foals.
So, the opportunity to own a LONHRO yearling that is sound and right, bred on the best cross, with a commercial page, is becoming extremely rare.
LONHRO is a brilliant sire with fantastic statistics:
Rnrs Wnrs % SW % SP SWs SH $Earnings
1394 996 71.5% 95 9.5% 79 190 173 $146.4m
Importantly, TEAM DYNAMIC has had a lot of racetrack success with his progeny, and we do know the types to buy and the types to avoid. This Filly was in the top echelon of yearlings by LONHRO.
Another important fundamental is that LONHRO fillies retain excellent residual value for breeding after their racing career comes to an end.
He is a brilliant Broodmare Sire and a constant in the TOP BROODMARE SIRES in Australia.
This season he is currently in sixth position with 141 Winners and 12 Stakes Winners with earnings of over $13m including Gr1 Winner Golden Mile.
As a Broodmare Sire LONHRO stats are amazing:
Runners Winners SW SP SWS Earnings Best
1073 677 63 27 100 (49) 95,084,917 GATTING & GOLDEN MILE
When you know this data about the Sire & The Female Family of the Broodmare, when you add this information into the other statistical facts and figures plus then you like the individual as a equine athlete and the yearlings is sound and right, the only thing remaining is to ensure that you buy it at a fair value.
We also achieved this fact with a knockdown of $110,000 + GST.
We knew in advance that the filly was in our range as the Reserve was set at $80,000.
BELOW - WATCH THE FILLY BEING SOLD THROUGH THE RING
Lot 63 - Lonhro x Radar filly (Auction Video) from Dynamic Syndications on Vimeo.
The Service Fee was $66,000 in 2020 - the year of conception.
She was an above average type, with an above average pedigree at a sale that averaged $157,000 in 2022 with a Median of $140,000.
This filly was a minimum 3-time service fee filly based on these KPI’s alone.
The average and median are both lower as to be expected, down to $144,000 (-$13,000 = 9%) and $110,000 (-$30,000 = 21%).
Taking this slide into account, we still had the fully at a value of $150,000 + one bid to $160,000.
To be able to secure her for $110,000 she proved a true saleyard gift being 26% discount less than commercial value.
BELOW - See her being paraded at Bluegum Farm prior to the Sale
2023 Premier Yearling Sale - Lot 63 Lonhro x Radar filly from Dynamic Syndications on Vimeo.
Now - Add in the NEW INGLIS XTRA BONUS Structure where there will be a 50 Maiden Races with an added bonus of $100,000 on top of the prizemoney and in addition to the Inglis Race Series which is worth $7.55m and then add in the fact that the filly is BOBS Eligible as well – then with all her favourable KPI’s and the record prizemoney on offer and then the INGLIS Bonuses as well plus her residual value – Our filly is a wonderful opportunity in the equine lottery.
No doubt we could all be living the dream with this fabulous filly.
Share prices and Trainers will be announced soon.
To register your interest contact ADAM WATT at Dynamic on 02 9540 1511 or 0409 464 378 and have a chat or drop ADAM an email to adam@dynamicsyndications.com.au
See You in the Winners Circle!