A brilliant sprinter with nine wins and $1.8 million in prizemoney, Under the
Louvre scored a career defining victory in Queensland's iconic Stradbroke
Handicap beating multiple Group I winner and $3.4 million earner Black Heart
Bart."Under the Louvre had incredible acceleration," his trainer, Robert Smerdon enthused.
"He mixed it with the best and in the Stradbroke he faced nine Group I winners including Black Heart Bart.
"He (Under The Louvre) could easily have been a multiple Group I winner … I thought he was a bit stiff in the Oakleigh Plate when he flew home in 33 flat … he only missed by a lip in the Rupert Clarke … and was beaten a neck by Black Heart Bart in the Goodwood."
Under the Louvre is the only Group I winner heading to stud in Queensland this year and as such has a serious class edge over his competitors.
"Under The Louvre is arguably the most exciting racehorse to enter stud in Queensland for many years," Michael Grieve of Grandview Stud points out.
"Not only did he win the Stradbroke, but he also raced against and beat the best in Melbourne too. He was very adaptable.
"Under The Louvre is the best performer by Group I winner, Excellent Art, who only stood a few seasons in Australia, but he is, in turn, a son of the outstanding speed influence, Pivotal.
"Standing, at one stage, for the equivalent of A$150,000 in Europe, Pivotal produced over 130 stakes winners and that was just from being based in the one hemisphere.
"Another interesting aspect to Pivotal is that, matched up with Danehill, he is running at a massive 18% stakes performers to runners. So, being totally free of Danehill, Under The Louvre offers a rare outcross for breeders."
Under the Louvre is priced at $7,700 with attractive breeding rights available at $13,200. He is available for inspection at the Gold Coast stables of Michael Costa.
To arrange an inspection contact Mark Farmer on 0431 280 154.
