Lonhro x Classic Vogue (NZ) Brown Filly: Like Father - Like Daughter
We had to be patient, waiting until the final half-hour of
Day 1 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sales to secure our
second purchase of the sale, but the wait was worth it as the gavel fell on
LOT 168, our target filly, at
$170,000 + GST ensuring we had gained ownership of a simply stunning lass.
She looks more like
WONDER WOMAN than a dainty
PRINCESS, as our strong individual is by
Champion Sire LONHRO ex CLASSIC VOGUE (NZ).
It’s hard to believe this is a
first foal of the mare, because
she looks far bigger, stronger and masculine than most of the colts at the Magic Millions complex.
This filly certainly possesses the
WOW FACTOR and has the
Commercial Pedigree plus Genetics to match luscious looks.
Big, Strong, Tough, Athletic and Very Well Conformed, she is a
contradiction to this description by the way she
effortlessly glides over the ground, like she has been a catwalk model her entire life.
Whilst our contracted veterinarian
Dr Tim Roberts made it easy for us when he gave her the
“Thumbs Up” with crystal clear x-rays and a Grade 1 (clean) endoscopic evaluation.
A handful of others may look as good, but none look better than this lovely filly.
Our notes on the pedigree page were simple enough –
“BUY IT” and we did.
Offered for sale by the astute thoroughbred nursery
TWIN HILLS STUD at Cootamundra, owned by the Oliver Tait and family, our filly is from a female pedigree that the Tait’s have developed over generations.
LONHRO needs no introduction, he’s a true champion both as a racehorse and as a sire.
Champion three-year old, Champion miler, Horse of the Year and Champion sire, Sire of sires and Leading broodmare sire.
LONHRO AS A RACEHORSE:
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
LONHRO AS A STALLION:
Standing at Darley Stud for $66,000 Service Fee
Sire of: Runners 1256, Winners 912 (72.6%) Stakes Winners 89, Earnings $131,473,857
Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2004 and U.S.A. in 2012
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.
Our filly’s dam
CLASSIC VOGUE (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) was a
winner at 2000m.
She is a half-sister to Gr1 ATC Oaks and multiple Stakes Winner
WILD IRIS who as a broodmare, has produced multiple Stakes Winner and Gr1 Australasian Oaks runner-up
ZANBAGH.
Whilst
CLASSIC VOGUE (NZ) is the granddaughter of Flight Stakes and Silver Slipper Winner
FIANCEE.
FIANCEE produced Stakes Winner
ZIP ME UP and she is a daughter of
Champion Australian 2yo Filly ATTENTIVE.
This is a serious female family that offers the genetics to be precocious however we have purchased this filly with the 3yo Classic Races as her target where she is bred to excel.
She rated highly on our genetic ratings with
A+ 854%.
You never buy into fillies like this
“YOU INVEST” and she represents fantastic upside both on the track and will have good residual value when her racedays conclude and she heads to the breeding barn.
You only have to look at the photo of the filly and even to the untrained eye, you will behold what we describe as high quality. She is the perfect addition to our racing stable.
Whilst we had a handful of yearlings on our list for Day 1 of the Magic Millions Sale,
we purchased the two (2) fillies that we made our priority.
As they say,
“take home the one you want, not the one you are left with” and that is exactly what we have achieved and have done so with exceptionally good value.
We can’t wait to share further news as to the stable she will head into and the share price she will be offered at.
If you would like to be among the first to know more simply contact our office on
(02) 9540 1511 or drop us an email and one of our attentive staff will contact you as soon as possible and have a chat.