Champion Australian 2YO Vancouver Arrives in Kentucky

Tara Madgwick - Tuesday December 27
A brilliant undefeated Champion Australian 2YO by leading North American sire Medaglia D'Oro, Vancouver has arrived safely at Ashford Stud in Kentucky.

He is now available for inspection by American breeders after concluding his busy first season at Coolmore Australia.

"I loved Vancouver when I first saw him down in Australia and I'm even more impressed after seeing him on his arrival at Ashford," said Ashford Stud Manager Dermot Ryan.

"Not only is he the best son of Medaglia d'Oro, but he is also the best looking Medaglia d'Oro you will see, I encourage everyone to come out to Ashford and see for themselves."

Vancouver arrives in KentuckyGood looks aside, Vancouver was blessed with amazing natural talent going undefeated at two with four wins in as many starts culminating in a spectacular win in the $3.5 million Grade I ATC Golden Slipper over six furlongs.

Drawn the outside in the field of 16, Vancouver scored a career defining victory in Australia's premier juvenile event as favourite.

He showed a rare brand of speed and class as is reflected in his pedigree which combines the very best of North American and Australian bloodlines.

Vancouver stands at a fee of $US15,000 and is the first Australian bred horse to stand in the US for Coolmore.


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