YULONG 2022 Stallions
2 0 2 2 S TA L L I O N R O S T E R W R I T T E N T YCO O N
$165,000
TA G A L O A
$30,250
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A L A B A M A E XP RE S S
$22,000
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LUCKY VEGA
$19,250
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GRUNT
$13,750
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Sam Fairgray 0418 427 568
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YULONG
STUD FARM MAP KEY 1. Stallion complex and waiting yards 2. Stallion boxes 3. Mare night yards 4. Wagyu cattle complex 5. Yulong Wine vines 6. Yearling and weanling preparation complex 7. Yearling and weanling yards 8. Maintenance / Tool Shed 9. Gate 1. Main entrance for stallion covers 10. Gate 2. Guest entrance 11. Residential home 12. Stallion day yards 13. Yulong Stud Office 14. Yearling and weanling day yards 15. Veterinary yards 16. Additional yearling complex and lucerne-growing paddocks (under development) 17. Additional broodmare and foal paddocks (under development) 18. Yulong Hillside. Facilities include foaling unit, vet office and hospital 19. Secondary veterinary area. Under development for additional broodmare and foaling care, as well as additional Wagyu cattle facilities 20. Secondary foaling unit (under development)
Paddock Names Paddocks at Yulong have been named after racetracks around the world. H = Hanging Rock M = Mornington D = Dundalk F = Flemington S = Sandown RH = Rosehill R = Randwick DB = Doomben B = Ballarat Gee = Geelong G = Gawler Long = Longchamp S = Scone
WHEN DREAMS BECOME REALITY The origins of Yulong begin in China’s Inner Mongolia, on the arid grasslands surrounding the humble farming village of Shen Xi. A young boy with lofty dreams spends his days tending to his family’s herd of horses, marveling at and learning the value of their strength, attitude and stamina, their reverence and their status. As the boy moves to the city to begin building his empire and journeys through adulthood, his passion for the horse never wavers. A trip to England to experience European thoroughbred racing, followed by one to Australian shores, sparked a new dream in the Zhang family. One of quality, prestige, and global success. One inspired by the
strength, prosperity and harmony embodied by the Chinese dragon. One that reflected not only humble beginnings, but abundance and longevity. The Yulong vision was born. The Zhang family’s first property purchase in Australia under the Yulong banner was the 170-acre Yulong Park, which became a home for racehorse agistment. This was quickly followed by the purchase of the grand and historic 450-acre Limerick Lane, in Victoria’s thoroughbred heartland of Nagambie. Formally owned by racing identity Gerry Ryan, the reputable and well-developed broodmare farm provided the perfect base on which to develop a world class stallion facility, suitable for up to 14 stallions. Further surrounding farmland,
totalling a landhold of just over 3500 acres, has since been purchased, with each parcel chosen for its agricultural superiority and suitability for each particular element of Yulong’s services. Yulong Hillside was the former home of Mike Becker’s Independent Stallion Station and the first addition to the Yulong property expansion. Purchased in 2018 following Mike’s relocation to Diggers Rest, the 210-acre plot is home to the Yulong broodmare band. Purchased in May 2021 and adjacent to Hillside, Yulong Riverview provides an additional 270 acres of prime land for mare and foals.
The accumulation of fertile and impressive farmland forms only one part of the puzzle in the dream of running a successful and elite thoroughbred operation. The lands must be provisioned with quality stock who will benefit from what it has to offer. Yulong have begun assembling a broodmare band of exceptional quality, strategically purchased to support the Yulong stallions and ensure they have every chance of success at stud. The 320-strong band includes elite mares such as Hungry Heart’s dam Harlech, 14-time Group 1 winner Melody Belle, consistent Group 1 performer Gregers, dual Group 1-winning globe trotter Viddora, multiple Group performer Miss Sentimental, Group 2 Villiers Stakes winner Greysful Glamour and dual Group
3 winner Catch me. All these elite mares now call the sprawling fields of Yulong home. Extensive and state-of-the-art redevelopment across all the properties is currently underway. The enhancements provide Yulong horses with the highest quality facilities, ensuring optimum wellbeing and opportunity for success. The Yulong architecture takes inspiration from many of the North American thoroughbred studs. Spacious wood-lined barns with high, vaulted ceilings provide a cool and safe environment for the stallions and their visiting mares. Untiring staff tend to the beautiful surrounding gardens with a touch that is both caring and of military precision.
Yulong’s most recent land procurement has been the famed 946-acre Chatsworth Park. Originally owned by 1891 Melbourne Cupwinning trainer James Redfearn, the property is highlighted by the English Tudor-style manor built in 1932. Seeped in thoroughbred racing history, Melbourne Cup winners Tarcoola and Malvolio were both born, raised, retired and buried on the property, whilst prominent VRC Chairman, L.K.S Mackinnon, after whom the prestigious Group 1 Mackinnon Stakes is named, was also a one-time owner of the Park.
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Chatsworth Park has maintained a strong connection with the Victorian racing industry, having been owned by the prominent Bayles family since 1948, of which former Victoria Racing Club CEO Amanda Elliott is a part. Primarily used as a sheep and cattle farm, considerable redevelopment and re-fencing is already underway to make it more suitable to the thoroughbred breeding requirements of Yulong and is set for completion in early 2023. Bordering the Goulburn River and Hughes Creek, all of Yulong’s farmland consists of the rich Tabilk loam soils and ample water access the area is known for in farming circles, providing healthy and lush pastures for livestock. The enthusiasm for the development and expansion of Yulong’s Australian operations is enhanced by the fantastic results being achieved in the breeding barn and on the racetrack. Following negotiations with the Hunter Valley’s Arrowfield Stud,
AT YULONG,
Yulong secured the return of Australia’s Champion Sire, Written Tycoon, back to the Victorian breeding ranks. The progeny of foundation stallion Grunt were met with overwhelmingly positive feedback at this year’s yearling sales. Following on from his successful first season at stud, spring saw the exciting arrival of Alabama Express’ first foals and they are stacking up beautifully on type. Looking to fill the gap of his sire in Australia, Lucky Vega (Lope de Vega) has returned to Yulong in fantastic order following his highly anticipated and well-received first shuttle season to the Ireland. Also preparing to stand his second season at Yulong is the Group 1-winning son of Japan’s brilliant Lord Kanaloa, Tagaloa. The striking stallion has proven to be a popular choice for Australian breeders, providing a unique outcross for Danehill-line mares.
In a move based on business diversification, pasture regeneration and farming best practice, the Zhang family are now into their third year of a growing Wagyu cattle breeding program onsite. Focussing on a highquality herd, this program mirrors the blue chip thoroughbred enterprise that Yulong are fast developing a reputation for. The past 12 months has also seen Yulong continue to engage with the local community, welcoming many groups to the farm for tours and activities, as well as support of the industry through race and event sponsorship and participation in industry training programs through the provision of internship placement opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly not dampened the Zhang family enthusiasm, spirit or determination to fulfil their vision of becoming a leader in this country’s breeding industry, proven through their continued long-term investment.
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY AWAITS
1891 Melbourne Cup winner, Malvolio
1893 Melbourne Cup winner, Tarcoola
James Redfearn
LKS Mackinnon
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY
February 2018
The Zhang family purchases Limerick Lane, Nagambie. He develops 450 acres of the property into a world class stallion facility that can house up to 14 stallions, and offers permanent and seasonal agistment facilities as well as sales consignment preparation.
1970
Yulong Investments’ Mr Zhang is born in Inner Mongolia, spending his childhood on the arid grasslands surrounding the humble farming village of Shen Xi. From an early age, his love of horses grew into a passion. Mr Zhang left his family and village, where he became a taxi driver, and then found his way to the coal mines. At 30 years old with a small family, he started his own coal mining and transportation company, a business which would quickly grow to run subsidiaries in many different sectors including property, renewable energies and of course, horses.
May 2014
The Zhang family purchase their first property, Yulong Park at Bayles in Victoria. Yulong is named after the legendary and revered Chinese dragon. With a head resembling that of a horse, a Chinese dragon is a cultural and spiritual symbol that represents strength, prosperity and harmony. A provider of good fortune to those who deserve it, the dragon will lift you to the skies to guide you in achieving your dreams.
November 2013
Mr Zhang visits Australia for the first time and attends the Melbourne Cup. Inspired by his experience, he begins investing in the Australian racing and breeding industry.
November 2010
Mr Zhang travels to England, discovering the endless experiences the world of thoroughbred racing could offer. He purchases his first thoroughbred, the Edward Lynam-trained mare Yulong Bao Ju and the Yulong vision was born.
October 2018
Redzel wins The Everest for Yulong and Triple Crown Syndications.
HOLY SNOW
(Fastnet Rock x Only Words) Holy Snow wins the Group 2 Autumn Stakes, giving Mr Zhang his first Australian stakes winner.
January 2019
The 2019 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale marked a significant milestone in Yulong’s Australian story – the presentation of their first ever yearling draft. Included in this draft, was now multiple Group 1 winner, Hungry Heart.
May 2020
Yulong purchases the unbeaten 2YO and Group 1 WFA-winning 3-year-old, Alabama Express.
May 2019
Yulong purchase their foundation stallion, dual Group 1 winner Grunt.
February 2019
To add diversity to the farm, the Zhang family purchase their first Wagyu cattle.
June 2019
Yulong purchases Hillside, Nagambie. 250 acres of beautiful land developed into Yulong’s broodmare farm.
May 2021
Yulong purchase Australian Champion Sire elect, WRITTEN TYCOON Iglesia x Party Miss
April 2021
Yulong purchase Riverview, which is under development to become the stud’s broodmare farm.
June 2021
Two new stallions join the Yulong Stallion Roster. G1 Blue Diamond Winner
TAGALOA
Lord Kanaloa (JPN) x Vasilissa
& G1 Phoenix Stakes winner
LUCKY VEGA
Lope de Vega (IRE) x Queen of Carthage (USA)
October 2021
Yulong’s stallion Written Tycoon gains the 2020/21 title as Australian Champion Sire at the HOTY awards.
September 2021
Yulong purchases the famed 2450 acre Chatsworth Park, a property full of racing and breeding history.
Yulong owned and bred, Group 1-winning Hungry Heart gains the 2020/21 title as Champion 3YO filly at the HOTY Awards.
August 2021
Group 1 CF Orr Stakes winner Alabama Express’ first crop of foals are born at Yulong Stud.
January & February 2022
Grunt’s first crop of yearlings hit the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling, Sale, Inglis Classic Yearling Sale and Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, selling up to $300,000.
THE WRITING OF A TYCOON
Ask any Queenslander and they’ll tell you they breed them tough north of the border. Good times come and go, challenges are faced with a smile, and they get up every time they’re knocked down. As we reflect on the career of Written Tycoon, and the heights he has scaled to become Australia’s Champion Sire, it’s hard to disagree. It’s the first week of September 2002, the beginning of another drought-affected month in the Darling Downs region south-west of Brisbane. On the rolling plains of Jan Clark’s Daandine Pastoral, a chestnut foal with three white feet and long bright blaze is born. Presented by his breeders at the 2004 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, the unassuming colt caught the eye of trainer Grahame Begg, who secured him for $50,000. From a Sale where the average colt price was $70,207 and the overall top lot $813,645, Written Tycoon graduated alongside other soon-to-be elite performers Bradbury’s Luck, Snitzel, Virage De Fortune, Fashions Afield, Gonski, Danerich and Al Samer.
Written Tycoon is from the first crop of Last Tycoon stallion, Iglesia, a Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes winner who broke the 1200m track record when winning the 2001 Group 3 Standish Handicap. His dam, Party Miss (Kenmare), was a four-time sprinting winner and ultimately produced five winners from her seven foals to race. Written Tycoon began as a two-year-old with a win on debut over 1100 metres at Randwick. He then finished second to Champion 2YO filly Fashions Afield, and beat Manton, Stratum and Media. At his third start, he won the Group 2 Todman Stakes against a small but stellar field before rounding out his campaign with a midfield finish in the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes. Having caught the eye of fellow trainer John O’Shea following his debut, Eskander Racing then bought into the colt. “We (Iskander Racing) had a few horses with John (O’Shea) and asked him to keep a look out for speedy types with stallion prospects,” Iskander’s former manager, Suman Hedge recalls.
“We had a couple of stallions at the time but were really looking for something with the x-factor and, after Written Tycoon’s debut, John came back and said the colt was one of the fastest he’d ever seen at Randwick.” In the spring of 2005, Written Tycoon resumed in the Group 2 San Domenico Stakes, finishing second to Media and beating home Snitzel and Stratum. Following his effort in the Group 2 Ascot Vale Stakes he suffered from a setback and wasn’t seen again until the following year. Now under the care of John O’Shea, Written Tycoon returned in the autumn, resuming in the Canterbury Stakes. In what was a strong listed event, he was beaten a length by multiple black-type winner Crimson Reign. Following a luckless spring, Written Tycoon retired to stud in 2007, standing at Victoria’s Eliza Park for $8,250. Having raced at the elite level against horses that would also continue to the breeding barn, he finished his racing career with two wins and three seconds from 11 starts.
To say it was a challenge to secure mares to him during those early times would be a massive understatement. “Eliza Park had to practically beg breeders. He wasn’t perfect in front and even a two-for-one deal with another Eliza Park stallion was getting knocked back,”said Suman. A Red Nose Day promotion, which saw Written Tycoon wearing a plastic red nose alongside charity ambassador Jo Silvagni, got attention in the mainstream media and the phone slowly started to ring. That first crop, in which he served 118 mares, produced 56 winners from 72 runners, with four individual stakes winners including Group Two winner Howmuchdoyouloveme, along side stakes winners Trump, It Is Written and Vibrant Rouge. From a sire many originally turned their back to, Written Tycoon would be crowned Australia’s Champion First Season Sire 2010/11.
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Written Tycoon spent his first eight stud seasons never standing for a fee higher than $13,750. To resolve a partnership dispute, he was sold at the 2009 Inglis Great Southern Sale to David O’Callaghan for $625,000 on behalf of Eliza Park and Iskander Racing. He served one season in Queensland before returning to Victoria in 2013 for Woodside Park Stud following another, this time private, sale. His fee increased to $19,800 in 2015 where he also became the Leading 2YO Sire in 2015/16, before that fee more than doubled again and he was named Champion Victorian Sire for five consecutive seasons. Following 12 months in the Hunter Valley at Arrowfield Stud, Written Tycoon has now stood, and left his mark, in all three eastern states. In 2020, Written Tycoon became the first stallion in 44 years to sire the winner of both the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (Ole Kirk) and the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (Odeum). Ole Kirk became his first multiple Group 1-winning son, whilst mare Pippie soon followed suit. Alongside breed-shapers Redoute’s Choice and Danehill, Written Tycoon also achieved the feat of siring two colts to win the two richest Group 1 two-year-old features in Australia. Capitalist took out the 2016 Golden Slipper Stakes, while Written By claimed the 2018 Blue Diamond Stakes. These results have solidified Written Tycoon’s rapid rise to the top of the breeding ranks and Yulong are proud of their involvement with the Champion. “We’ve been shareholders in him for the last six years,”said Yulong Chief Operating Officer, Sam Fairgray. “Mr Zhang is very dedicated and committed to developing Yulong and providing Victorian breeders with access to some of the country’s best stallions, so when the opportunity to stand Written Tycoon for the rest of his career came up, we were very keen to pursue that.” Producing sprinter-miler types built for speed, Written Tycoon’s popularity shows no signs of slowing. His yearlings continue to be hot commodities in the sale ring and many sons are now forging their own stud careers, including Capitalist, Rich Enuff and Winning Rupert, while Banquo has become his first son to cross the Tasman to stand in New Zealand. It’s been an eventful story to now, and as he heads into his second season at Yulong it appears as if the next chapter to be written for this battle-hardened Tycoon from Queensland could be equally as telling.
WRITTEN TYCOON Fee: $165,000 inc GST Live Foal Terms | 16.1 1/2hh
by Iglesia - Party Miss, by Kenmare
Australia’s reigning Champion Sire, Written Tycoon stands his second season at Yulong in 2022, bringing proven star quality to an elite young roster. A winner of the Group 2 Todman Stakes, Written Tycoon continues to produce stakes winners year after year. Australia’s leading first season sire in 2010-11, and leading sire of two-year-olds in 2015-16, Written Tycoon has sired a total of 729 winners from 960 runners to date and continues to emerge as a sire of sires. His Group 1 Golden Slipper-winning son Capitalist is now a Group 1-producing sire, Written By, whose yearlings sold for up to $410,000 in 2022 and Ole Kirk, one of the most sought-after sires in the Hunter Valley, represent him at stud. He is the sire of 48 individual stakes winners while his standout progeny this season have delivered 14 stakes wins, including scintillating performances from elite fillies Coolangatta and Enthaar. During his first season at Yulong, he covered some of Australasia’s most prolific mares including 14-time Group 1 winner Melody Belle, top sprinters In Her Time and Viddora, Greysful Glamour, and elite juvenile Catch Me, amongst others. Written Tycoon’s yearlings continue to be hot commodities in the sale ring, averaging over $325,00 and selling for up to $1.4 million in 2022.
“Written Tycoon is one of Australia’s best stallions, it is an absolute privilege to welcome him back to Victoria, and have him join our roster at Yulong Stud.” Sam Fairgray, Yulong’s Chief Operating Officer.
Leading Progeny: CAPITALIST (Fusaichi Pegasus). ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic (R), L, Wyong RC Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (R), L, ATC Breeders’ P., L, Leading Sire PIPPIE (Ne Coupez Pas). MVRC Moir S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3., 4th MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1 OLE KIRK (Bel Esprit). MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2nd ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, ATC Rosebud H., L, 3rd ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1 TYCOON TARA (Encores). Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Tiara, Gr.1, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2, ATC Missile S., Gr.2, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, ATC Show County H., Gr.3 MUSIC MAGNATE (Danehill Dancer). BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, BRC Victory S., Gr.2, ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, ATC Christmas Classic, L BOOKER (Flying Spur). MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, MRC Kevin Hayes S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1 WRITTEN BY (Tobougg). MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1 DESPATCH (Fasliyev). SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, SAJC Redelva S., L, Oakbank RC Oakbank S., L TYZONE (Hussonet). BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, BRC BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, GCTC Goldmarket H., L, 2nd BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1 ODEUM (Red Ransom). MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Jim Moloney S., L, 2nd VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1’ LUNA ROSSA (More Than Ready). Manawatu Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, 2nd MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2 SUPER CASH (Dash for Cash). MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Goodwood Racecourse Trophy H., L, 2nd BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, 3rd Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersalls Tiara, Gr.1 RICH ENUFF (Spartacus). VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 2nd MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1 WINNING RUPERT (Show a Heart). BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, BRC Gold Edition P., L DIRTY WORK (Ad Valorem). MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Scone Ortensia S., L, 3rd MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1
Last Tycoon IGLESIA WRITTEN TYCOON PARTY MISS
Yodells
Kenmare Miss Entertainer
Try My Best Mill Princess Marscay Yodelling Lady Kalamoun Belle of Ireland Vain Viveza
Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Mill Reef Irish Lass Biscay Heart of Market Paris Review Alpine Pass Zeddaan Khairunissa Milesian Belle of the Ball Wilkes Elated Better Boy Emerald Fire
AUSTRALIA’S CHAMPION SIRE Written Tycoon’s leading progeny in 2021/2022 15 Stakes wins and six Group wins this season including: Milton Park (2017 Written Tycoon x Gawne gelding) Winner of the 2021 Listed Sale Cup and the 2021 Listed VRC Furphy Plate
Finance Tycoon (2018 Written Tycoon x Darook Park colt) Winner of the 2022 Group 3 MRC Zeditave Stakes
Enthaar (2018 Written Tycoon x Final Agreement filly) Winner of the 2021 Listed MRC Doveton Stakes
Crosswinds (2019 Written Tycoon x Gybe colt) Winner of the 2022 Listed MVRC Valley Pearl Stakes
Bundle of Fun (2014 Written Tycoon x Alcatraz mare) Winner of the 2022 Listed Tasmanian Oaks Kissonallforcheeks Kissonallforcheeks (2017 Written Tycoon x Rosie Rocket mare) Winner of the 2021 WARC RJ Peters Stakes, 2022 VRC Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap
Rich Hips (2016 Written Tycoon x She’s Curvaceous mare) Winner of the 2021 Group 3 VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes
Coolangatta (2019 Written Tycoon x Piping Hot filly) Winner of the 2021 Group 3 ATC Gimcrack Stakes, 2021 Group 3 BRC BJ McLachlan Stakes and the 2022 GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic and 3rd in the Group 1 ATC Golden Slipper
TAGALOA Fee: $30,250 inc GST / 16.1hh Lord Kanaloa (JPN) X Vasilissa (JPN), by Heart’s Cry (JPN)
A two-year-old Group 1 winner by Japanese Horse of the Year, astounding sprinter and exceptional sire Lord Kanaloa (JPN), Tagaloa is set to stand his second season at stud for Yulong. A precocious winner at two, he was victorious in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m), recording the fastest time by a two-year-old at Caulfield since 2011. It is a race won by the likes of Champion First Season Sire, Extreme Choice, in-demand sire Star Witness and prolific Champion, Redoute’s Choice. As a three-year-old he scored the Group 3 CF Hayes Stakes (1400m) to solidify a superb race career. Tagaloa proved popular with breeders in his first season at stud in 2021, covering a strong book of 148 mares including Group 1 winner Miss Sentimental, and Group winners Gregers, Neena Rock and Mamwaazel. Boasting precocity and an outstanding physical, he also offers the Australian breeder an international outcross pedigree.
“We loved the fact that Tagaloa was a brilliantly fast Group 1-winning 2YO. We had a young Commands mare who needed a Danehill free Stallion that was also a precocious racehorse, and he fitted the bill perfectly. We are excited by the Japanese blood and what they are doing down here, but he is a rare commodity - not only does he have the Japanese Blood but he’s also an elite Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner.” Dean Hawkins of Wentwood Grange, breeder of Group 1 winners Kermadec and Kolding.
RACE RECORD
TOTALS
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13
3
1
4
$1,469,450
• Won at 2: MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1 (1200m), MVRC Strath Haven Preston 2YO P. (1000m), 2d ATC Todman S., Gr.2 (1200m), 3d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3 (1000m), 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1 (1200m) • Won at 3: VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3 (1400m), 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m)
1st Dam
VASILISSA (JPN), by Heart’s Cry. Winner at 1800m in Japan. Half-sister to TRICOLORE BLEU, Danon Gelato, World Impact. Dam of 1 named foal, 1 winnerTAGALOA (c by Lord Kanaloa) 3 wins. See below.
2nd Dam
PENKENNA PRINCESS, by Pivotal (GB). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 7f, £72,997, €84,136, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3, Newmarket Oh So Sharp S., L, 2d Irish One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Newmarket Rockfel S., Gr.2. Half-sister to Mystery Ocean. Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 6 winnersTRICOLORE BLEU (c Stay Gold) 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2000m, 168,102,000¥, to 2020, Hanshin Osaka Jo S., L, Chukyo Cepheus S., Kyoto Asuka S., Sapporo Hidaka Tokubetsu, 2d Hanshin Osaka Jo S., L, Tokyo October S., L, Shirafuji S., L, 3d Hanshin Naruo Kinen, Gr.3, Kyoto Andromeda S., L, Cassiopeia S., L, Niigata Kanetsu S. Danon Gelato (c Deep Impact) 5 wins at 1800m, 2000m, 107,812,000¥, Tokyo Amethyst S., Nakayama Narashino Tokubetsu, 3d Nakayama Saint Lite Kinen, Gr.2, Ichikawa S., Niigata Nagaoka S. World Impact (c Deep Impact) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 2000m, 2200m, 2d Tokyo TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho, Gr.2 Pivot Point. 2 wins at 2000m, 2200m in Japan. Logi Princess. 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m in Japan. Producer. Vasilissa. Winner. See above.
LORD KANALOA (JPN)
King Kamehameha Lady Blossom
Kingmambo Manfath Storm Cat Saratoga Dew
TAGALOA Heart’s Cry
Sunday Silence Irish Dance
VASILISSA (JPN) Penkenna Princess
Pivotal Tiriana
Mr. Prospector Miesque Last Tycoon Pilot Bird Storm Bird Terlingua Cormorant Super Luna Halo Wishing Well Tony Bin Buper Dance Polar Falcon Fearless Revival Common Grounds Proudfoot
Mares in foal to
TAGALOA “I used Tagaloa because, like most people, I rate Lord Kanaloa up there with the best stallions going round. Tagaloa is a genuine Group 1-winning son and a good specimen to boot.”
Miss Sentimental (Reliable Man), winner of the Group 1 NZ Oaks
Sheamus Mills.
“I bred to Tagaloa because I thought he was a great racehorse, he turned up on the right days, he had tactical speed and he had a big heart. I think that he’s going to leave really nice yearlings and I think the market will appreciate what he is leaving.” Guy Mulcaster.
Gregers (Commands), winner of the Group 2 MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude and placed twice in Group 1s
Raneen (Perfectly Ready), dam of Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate winner, Run Naan
Gamble Me (Rock of Gibraltar), Winner of the STC Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes
Mamwaazel (Exceed and Excel), Winner of the Group 3 Belle of the Turf Stakes
Wonderful Feeling (Encosta de Lago), dam of Listed placed, Maozi
Written Era (Written Tycoon), Group 3 placed Gold and Diamonds (Fastnet Rock), dam of Stakes placed, Authentic Jewel
Shantha’s Girl (Redoute’s Choice), dam of G3 winner and five times Group placed, Violate
ALABAMA EXPRESS - Fee: $22,000 inc GST | 16hh Redoute’s Choice X Lago Ovation, by Encosta De Lago
A magnificent son of Redoute’s Choice, Alabama Express was unbeaten at two and a WFA Group 1 winner at three. Resembling his exceptional sire in both looks and talent, he possesses all the attributes for the makings of a great sire. He became the first three-year-old to win the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) since All Too Hard (2013), a race won twenty years previous by his own sire. Further adding to the momentous victory, in which he displayed tenacity and talent, he is the only three-year-old weight-for-age winning son of Redoute’s Choice to stand at stud in Australia. He follows a rich history of sire line descendants which include Not A Single Doubt, Extreme Choice, Snitzel, Shamus Award and Stratum. Like the exceptional sire Beneteau, he also hails from an Encosta de Lago mare. Entering his third season at stud, Alabama Express has been well-supported with a superb book of 141 mares in his first season and 99 in his second season. His first crop of foals hit the ground in 2021 and he has certainly stamped them as you’d expect from a son of Redoute’s Choice.
“Our particular mare’s family has a real affinity with Redoute’s Choice and Encosta de Lago. To have access to a G1 winning son of Redoute’s Choice that is out of an Encosta de Lago mare, he was the perfect match for her.” Leon Casey, Pencarrow Stud.
RACE RECORD
TOTALS
RUNS
1ST
2ND
3RD
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8
4
1
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$554,750
• Won at 2: Sale TC Vale Calvin Logan Maiden 2YO P. (1112m) • Won at 3: MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1 (1400m beating Group 1 winners Fierce Impact, Kings Will Dream, Avilius, Scales of Justice, Begood Toya Mother and Hey Doc), MRC Gothic S., Listed (1400m), VRC Donate to Salvation Army H. (1100m)
1st Dam
LAGO OVATION, by Encosta de Lago. Half-sister to Rekindled Power. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:ALABAMA EXPRESS (c by Redoute’s Choice) 4 wins. See below. Larking (f by Starcraft (NZ)) Winner at 1500m, 2d WATC Amelia Park Lodge H., 3d WATC PSC Insurance H. Valyrian Steel - Tyson (Mac.) (g by Redoute’s Choice) 3 wins to 1350m in Aust. and Macau.
2nd Dam
Rekindled Applause (GB), by Royal Applause. 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1500m, 170,753, 2d Milan Premio Coolmore, L, Premio Seregno, L, Rome Criterium Femminile, L, 3d Milan Premio Vittorio Crespi, L, 4th Milan Premio Dormello, Gr.3. Halfsister to REKINDLED INTEREST, WHERE WE LEFT OFF, PORTICCIO, Rekindled Alliance. Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:Rekindled Power (c Redoute’s Choice) Winner at 1400m, A$79,210, 3d ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, 4th BRC Mick Dittman P., L. Shuffle Up (g Redoute’s Choice) 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$94,130, 2d ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3 Rekindled Effort - Victory Machine (H.K.) (g Redoute’s Choice) 6 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$13,750, HK$4,493,125 in Aust and HK. Rekindled Force (g Redoute’s Choice) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, 3d ATC TAB Highway H. Popular Acclaim. Winner at 2, 2d MRC Swift Signs H.
Danehill REDOUTE’S CHOICE Shantha’s Choice
ALABAMA EXPRESS LAGO OVATION
Encosta de Lago Rekindled Applause
Danzig Razyana Canny Lad Dancing Show Fairy King Shoal Creek Royal Applause Rekindled Affair
Northern Dancer Pas de Nom His Majesty Spring Adieu Bletchingly Jesmond Lass Nijinsky Show Lady Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge Star Way Rolls Waajib Flying Melody Rainbow Quest Seasonal Pickup
ALABAMA EXPRESS’ FIRST CROP colt ex Manhattan Muse
colt ex All Of Me
filly ex Prontezza
filly ex Zauberflote
colt ex Cerberus Gal
filly ex Khaterah (GB)
colt ex Munnees Gemini
LUCKY VEGA (IRE) Fee: $19,250 | 15.3hh Lope de Vega (IRE) x Queen of Carthage {USA}, by Cape Cross (IRE) The first Group 1-winning son of the elite sprint sire Lope de Vega (IRE) to stand at stud in Australia, Lucky Vega enters his second season at stud in Yulong following a successful season at The Irish National Stud where he covered a full book of mares. At age two, Lucky Vega produced a convincing win on debut in Naas. Just 2 starts later he blitzed his rivals by 3.5 lengths in Ireland’s premier two-year-old race, the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes. In doing so he not only beat The Lir Jet who came off a solid Royal Ascot win having beaten America’s sprinting sensation, Golden Pal, but he also defeated the European Champion 2YO and subsequent World Champion 3YO in St Mark’s Basilica by 4.5L. Previous winners of the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes are breed-shapers Danehill Dancer and Johannesburg. On returning at three, Lucky Vega notched an impressive third in the first British Classic of the year, the Group 1 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. After a game effort in the Group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas he finished his career with an impressive 2nd in the stallion-making Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, in what was an incredibly competitive year for 3YO European milers. His first Southern Hemisphere season saw him cover 119 mares, including the exceptional Group 1 winner Unforgotten and Miss Barley, the dam of Gytrash, exploiting the successful Lope de Vega x Fastnet Rock cross.
“Lucky Vega was one of the very best sprinter-milers of his generation in Europe. He had a lot of early speed to win a 1200m G1 as an early 2YO. He raced 6 times at G1 level and finished 4 times in the top three. He is by the elite stallion Lope de Vega and he is free of Danehill, not bad for an $18K service fee.” Louis Le Metayer Astute Bloodstock.
RACE RECORD
TOTALS • •
RUNS
1ST
2ND
3RD
EARNED
6
2
2
1
£228,246
Won at 2: Curragh Phoenix S., Gr.1 (6f), Naas Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden (6f), 2d Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1 (6f), 2d Curragh Railway S., Gr.2 (6f).
At 3: 2d St James’s Palace Stakes, Gr.1 (1m to Poetic Flare, beating Battleground, Maximal, Thunder Moon etc), 3d The 2000 Guineas, Gr.1 (1m to Poetic Flare and Master Of The Seas).
1st Dam
QUEEN OF CARTHAGE, by Cape Cross (Ire). Half-sister to IMPORTANT TIME. Dam of 5 foals to race, 3 winners, inc:LUCKY VEGA (c by Lope de Vega) 2 wins. See below. Lady Clair (f by Canford Cliffs) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 5f, 5½f, 4th York Lowther S., Gr.2. Boston Beauties (f by Zoffany) Winner at 2 in U.S.A. Doctor Knox (c by Dawn Approach) Placed in GB and Sweden. Mezyan (f by Acclamation) Placed in Italy.
2nd Dam
SATWA QUEEN, by Muhtathir. 6 wins from 1600m to 2000m, £27,976, 462,450, US$55,000, € HK$400,000, 191,360Dhs, Longchamp Prix del’Opera, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.2-twice, Prix de Psyche, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix Vanteaux, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix Nubienne, 2d Longchamp Prix de l’Opera, Gr.1. Half-sister to SPADOUN, ANBELLA. Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:IMPORTANT TIME (f Oasis Dream) 3 wins from 1700m to 1850m in France and Germany, Cologne Stutenpreis des Gestüts Winterhauch, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Flying Dutchman. Dam ofMaking History. Winner at 2, 3d Newmarket July Course Nursery H. Satwa Story. 3 wins to 1450m in GB and U.A.E, Meydan Al Naboodah Commercial Group Trophy, 2d Meydan Lincoln MKT Trophy H., 3d Meydan EGA Al Taweelah Trophy H. Queen Boudica. Winner at 1950m in France.
Shamardal LOPE DE VEGA (IRE)
Lady Vettori
LUCKY VEGA QUEEN OF CARTHAGE (USA)
Cape Cross Satwa Queen
Giant’s Causeway Helsinki Vettori Lady Golconda Green Desert Park Appeal Muhtathir Tolga
Storm Cat Mariah’s Storm Machiavellian Helen Street Machiavellian Air Distingue Kendor Lady Sharp Danzig Foreign Courier Ahonoora Balidaress Elmaamul Majmu Irish River Light of Realm
Mares in foal to
LUCKY VEGA Col ‘N’ Lil (Bradbury’s Luck) Winner of the Group 3 BRC Lord Mayor’s Cup and Weetwood Stakes
Pageantry (I am Invincible) placed in the SAJC Listed Cinderella
Smart As You Think (So You Think) Second in the SAJC Morphetville Guineas and Group 3 placed
Cajou (Encosta de Lago) Group 2 placed and dam of Group 3 winner and multiple Group 1 placed, Allergic
Older Than Time (Don Eduardo) Winner of the ATC Sky High Stakes and Group 1 & Group 2 placed
Unforgotten
Headlined by Group 1 winners (Fastnet Rock) Winner of the Santa Ana Lane and Gytrash and Group 1 Australian Oaks with over $12 million in earnings, the Lope de Vega x Fastnet Rock cross has proven exceptional for Australian breeders.
Miss Barley (Fastnet Rock) dam of Group 1-winning, Gytrash
GRUNT (NZ) Fee: $13,750 inc GST | 16.2hh O’Reilly (NZ) X Ruqqaya (NZ) By Van Nistelrooy (USA)
As Yulong’s foundation stallion and Group 1-winning son of Champion stallion O’Reilly (NZ), Grunt provides the perfect combination of speed and endurance and is free of Danzig blood. Grunt began his three-year-old campaign with a fourrace winning streak, including the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes and Group 1 Australian Guineas. He trained on at four to dominantly win the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Ranking elite amongst his generation, he retired with a Timeform rating of 123. Well supported, his first yearling crop has been well received through the 2022 Australian sales, selling to the country’s leading trainers for up to $300,000 and averaging over $100,000 at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
“I’ve been really impressed with Grunt’s first crop of yearlings, he was a great racehorse and is putting substance into his progeny.” Ciaron Maher, who bought the Grunt (NZ) x Cinematic filly at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $300,000.
RACE RECORD
TOTALS
RUNS
1ST
2ND
3RD
EARNED
12
5
-
1
$1,382,450
Won at 3: VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1 (1600m), CS Hayes S., Gr.3 (1400m), SAJC Holdfast Insurance H. (1600m), WRC Maiden P. (1400m) Won at 4: VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1 (1600m)
World Thoroughbred Ranking: 120 (in 2018), 116 (in 2019).
1st Dam
RUQQAYA, by Van Nistelrooy (USA). 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, BOP RC Radisson Plaza Resort Air Tahiti Nui H., 2d Wanganui JC TCL Communications H. Half-sister to OCEAN PARK. Dam of 4 named foals, all winnersGRUNT (c by O’Reilly) 5 wins. Addison (f by Jimmy Choux) 3 wins, A$124,200,MRC Dennis Hanrahan H., 3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L King’s Man (g by Iffraaj (GB)) 5 wins from 1400m to 1800m, HK$5,031,180, to 2019-20, HKJC Shek Pik H., Kwu Tung H., Jaffe H., Owl H., Nanjing H. Zayydani (f by Savabeel) 2 wins at 1600m, A$77,450, in 2019-20, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club H., 4th SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1.
2nd Dam
SAYYIDA (NZ), by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2012-13. Half sister to Brilliant Princess (dam of PRINCE KAAPSTAD). Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:OCEAN PARK (c Thorn Park) Horse of the Year in NZ in 2012-13. Champion Middle Distance Horse in AUS & NZ in 2012-13. 8 wins from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$343,925, A$2,529,000, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, Caulfield S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, Wellington S., Gr.3, ARC Trevor Eagle Memorial 3YO H., 2d ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, ARC Great Northen Guineas, Gr.2, Waikato Guineas, Gr.3, 3d VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, 4th Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1. Sire. Ruqqaya. 2 wins. See above. Lady Sayyida. 3 wins at 1400m, 2050m, Dam ofExcelida (f Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$157,300, to 2019-20, MRC Ladbrokes Same Race Multi H., 3d MRC Twilight Glow S., L Nordic Hero. 2 wins at 1600m in NZ.
O’REILLY (NZ)
Last Tycoon Courtza
GRUNT RUQQAYA (NZ)
Try My Best Mill Princess Pompeii Court Hunza
Van Nistelrooy
Storm Cat
Sayyida
Zabeel
Halory
Eastern Princess
Northern Dancer Sex Appeal Mill Reef Irish Las Tell Port Damascus Pakistan II Chatty Lady Storm Bird Terlingua Halo Cold Reply Sir Tristram Lady Giselle Pompeii Court Benazir
GRUNT’S First crop of yearlings 2022
Grunt (NZ) x Little Indian colt Sold at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale to Griffiths de Kock Racing/Peter Ford Thoroughbreds (FBAA) for $300,000
“As an individual type, I was most impressed with our Grunt x Argentinian Gold colt from Magic Millions. He looked an athletic type and he really caught my eye. Grunt is a multiple Group 1 winner and his sire, O’Reilly has been a significant influence in racing and breeding in Australia and New Zealand. Grunt’s profile opens up a wide range of race options and opportunities for his progeny going forward.” Gai Waterhouse.
Grunt (NZ) x Cinematic filly Sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale to Astute Bloodstock (FBAA) and Ciaron Maher Bloodstock for $300,000
Grunt (NZ) x Neena Rock colt Sold at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale to McEvoy Mitchell Racing/Belmont Bloodstock (FBAA) for $220,000
Grunt (NZ) x Cross Cave (GB) colt Sold at the Inglis Classic Yearilng Sale to Busuttin Racing/ All Winners Thoroughbreds/ Golden River Investments for $220,000
“Grunt really appeals to us as a Victorian stallion, an outstanding 3-year-old who trained on and provides really good value for us trainers looking for that more middle distance style of horse. Grunt is a profitable horse for breeders, and his sale results this year has proven even more so and a great opportunity for breeders to gain a great return on their investment. He’s an outcross, an easy horse to mate to.”
Grunt (NZ) x Celebrity Belle filly Sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale to Danny O’Brien Racing for $160,000
David Eustace.
Grunt (NZ) x Marquise da Rossa colt Sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale to Freedman Racing/Julian Blaxland Bloodstock (FBAA) for $180,000
Grunt (NZ) x Better Alternative filly Sold at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale to Ciaron Maher Racing/Merricks Station for $150,000
Grunt (NZ) x Argentinian Gold colt Sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale to Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing for $80,000
Grunt (NZ) x Prose colt Sold at the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale to Greg Eurell/All Winners / Golden River for $150,000
“With a vision and passion to be world class, Mr Zhang had developed Yulong’s main farm into one of the best thoroughbred nurseries in Australasia. From the new stallion facility , to improved fencing and expansion of the yearling complex it is truly a great home for breeding, rearing and growing future stars of the turf. His passion is not only in the infrastructure, its in the bloodlines he is accumulating in the Yulong thoroughbred portfolio.” - Chief Operating Officer, Sam Fairgray
ELITE MARES
Greysful Glamour (Stratum) Multiple Group-winning & winner of the 2020 Group 2 Villiers Stakes
“When you believe in your product, you invest in their future. Yulong’s broodmare band is fast expanding with some of the best race fillies and broodmares in Australia and our Stallions have the support of these elite equines.” - Chief Operating Officer, Sam Fairgray Away Game (Snitzel), Australia Champion 2YO, runner-up in the G1 Golden Slipper S. Better Alternative (Flying Spur), Dam of four-time G1 winner and Australian Champion Racehorse, Preferment Catch Me (I Am Invincible), Multiple G3 winner Elzeeza (Hussonet), Dam of three-time G1 winner and Champion South African 2YO, Soqrat Erato (Street Cry), Dam of G1 Blue Diamond winner Lyre
Melody Belle (Commands) 14-time Group 1-winning & winner of the Group 1 Empire Rose
Extremely (Hussonet), Dam of dual G1 winner, now leading Sire, Extreme Choice Gregers (Commands), G2-winning and multiple G1 placed Greysful Glamour (Stratum), G2-winning and G1 placed Harlech (Pivotal), Dam of dual G1 winner and Australian Champion 3YO Filly, Hungry Heart Hersigh (Poets Voice), Dam of G3-winning and G1 placed, My Whisper In Her Time (Time Thief), Equal Leading Older Female WTR (Sprint) & multiple G1 winner Melody Belle (Commands), 15-time G1-winning & winner of eight Championship titles
Viddora (I am Invincible) Oriental Ruby (Street Cry), Dam of G3 winner Exotic Ruby Two-time Group 1-winning Plying (Hard Spun), Dam of three-time G1 winner and Viddora Leading 3YO Filly on the 2021 WBR Rankings (Mile), Alcohol Free Soriano (Savabeel), Champion New Zealand racemare and dual G1 winner Tofane (Ocean Park), Four-time G1 WFA-winner, from the family of Funstar, Youngstar and User Friendly Unforgotten (Fastnet Rock), G1 winner and four-time G1 placed
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