Back on the 2nd March, Warwick Farm trainer Greg Hickman produced the first Pierro youngster to win. Named Pierone, it scored on debut and back then he also declared in his post-race interview he had another Pierro at home that was better.
He was correct because at Randwick on ANZAC Day, he started his colt named Pierata who scored.
Pierata holding out Hong Qigong to record a Pierro quinella at Royal Randwick on ANZAC Day
Having run fourth on debut to The Mighty Fed (by All Too Hard) on April 12, who franked that form by winning again last Saturday at Randwick.
Pierata showed the benefit of that outing in fitness and racecraft when surging to the front in the 1200 metre maiden with a furlong to run.
Having dashed away, he looked set for an easy win, until out of the ruck charged home another Pierro colt named Hong Qigong finishing strongly along the inside fence to make it interesting on the post.
Responding to the efforts of jockey Corey Brown, Pierata won by half a head with Hong Qigong stamping himself as a horse of the future with his fast finishing debut.
"He got to the front and didn't really know what he was going. He was floating and waiting for them," Brown said.
"He goes really good. He's a lovely little horse that will be much better as he matures.
"You watch him in the spring. He'll be up there with the really nice ones."
A $160,000 Magic Millions purchase, Pierata is a half-brother to Group 3 winning juvenile Ashokan and is the fourth winner from Group 3 winning Flying Spur mare November Flight.
"I'd like to take him to Queensland for the Sires' then tip him out," Greg Hickman said.
"He's the sort of horse that will learn so much from a trip away.
"He goes good this horse and he's not there yet."
Pierata is the third winner for Pierro, who leads the Australian First Season Sire's List by earnings and stands at Coolmore this spring at a fee of $49,500.
Pierro has also had 4 placegetters to date. Included amongst his progeny is Stakes Winner
TULIP
1st 2017 ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3
2nd 2017 MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f) Gr.3
3rd 2017 ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1
4th 2017 MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1
Pierro has earnings of $684,775 and leads 2nd Your Song $515,795 and 3rd All Too Hard $388,010
Pierro being a son of Lonhro, it was always expected that his stock would show something as 2yo’s but be at their best at 3 and 4yo’s, so it’s extremely pleasing to see the sire sitting on top of the First Seasons Sires Premiership with what looks to be an unassailable lead.
The Team at Dynamic were convinced that sire would make the grade and backed our judgement purchasing 3 fantastic yearling fillies by the sire at the Magic Millions in 2017.
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Pierro x Faith Hill Filly 5% @ $12,200 - SOLD OUT
Pierro x Mafia Miss Filly 5% @ $10,850
Pierro x Special Episode Filly 5% @ $8,100
Since the Magic Millions the demand has continued for his stock.
Across All Sales in 2017 Pierro Average: Sold 77 at an Average $166,558
At the Magic Millions Pierro Sold 27 at an Average of $177,222
At the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale his results were excellent for a first season sire.
Pierro: Sold 18, Gross $4,150,000, Average $230,556, Top $500,000, Median $195,000
Therefore of his commercial stock selling at the 2 major sales in Australia (Magic Millions & Inglis Easter) in 2017 his figures were incredible for a first season sire:
Sold 45, Average $192,157. This was a fantastic return for breeders with a multiple of 3.2 times the conception Service Fee of $60,000.
We believe that Pierro will become Champion First Season Sire and his progeny will always be in demand. Our fillies all have magnificent black-type families and will always be in demand from commercial breeders upon racetrack retirement.
Contact Adam Watt on (02) 9587 1511 or 0409 464 378 to have a chat about these fabulous fillies.