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Merchant Navy (AUS)

2014 Fastnet Rock (Danehill) x Legally Bay (Snippets)
Kooringal Stud

Group 1 producing sire! … unbeaten 2YO & dual Group 1 winning 3YO sprinter by Fastnet Rock … winner of the sire-making Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes & Group 1 Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee Stakes … progeny has sold up to $700k … runners include 2023 Group 1 Goodwood winner, Royal Merchant, 2023 Group winning 2YO Steel City etc.

Kooringal Stud

Kooringal Stud

Stands at Kooringal Stud
2023 FEE: $13,200

Kooringal Stud is ideally situated to accommodate every requirement for all owner-breeders of Thoroughbred stock, with first-class facilities and dedicated staff. Our full range of services include permanent and seasonal agistment, breeding, fully supervised foaling, rearing of young stock, yearling preparation and spelling of racehorses.

Harefield Rd , Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
office@kooringalstud.com.au
www.kooringalstud.com.au
0429 842 875

Latest News

Merchant Navy Mare Wins Wagga Queen of the South

Merchant Navy was relocated last year from the Hunter Valley to a new home at Kooringal Stud at Wagga and he featured at the big Wagga Cup meeting on Friday when his talented mare Subliminal won the $75,000 Queen of the South (1400m).

Merchant Navy Filly Ellibaby Makes Winning Debut - Half-Brother at Easter

Ellibaby’s racetrack debut was delayed after coming off second best when tangling with a fence, which made it all the sweeter when the daughter of Merchant Navy got off the mark at her first start in the Stradbroke Season On Sale Now Maiden Plate (1300m) at Doomben on Wednesday.

Merchant Navy Filly a History Maker

The highly-anticipated reopening of Ellerslie was celebrated in style on Sunday, with Merchant Queen writing her name into the history books as the first to salute in a new era for the iconic venue.

Merchant Navy's Royal Merchant Salutes in 3yo & 4yo Stakes - Graff Half-Sister at Magic Millions

With wins in the Group 1 SAJC Goodwood Handicap and Group II SAJC Tobin Bronze Stakes, Royal Merchant was the class act in Wednesday’s Magic Millions Wyong 3yo & 4yo Stakes (1200m), but she was put to a stern test from stablemate Semana.

Sires With Winners - Monday October 2

Here is the full list of 33 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Proven Value $13,200 to $16,500 – Test Your Mare

We had such a huge response to our story last week highlighting some great proven sires priced at $11,000 and below, we decided to up the ante slightly and find some more of these affordable sires that can help a budget conscious breeder get a dream result.

Current Runners Accepted

Monday, May 6
Ipswich Race 2 - 1666m Maiden
Merchant Flyer (ex: Americain Woman) Tnr: Grant Allard Rdr:
Werribee Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 58
Merchelle (ex: Lady Chelle) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr: Brad Rawiller
Tuesday, May 7
Benalla Race 2 - 1106m Maiden
Merchant Moon (ex: Russian Moon) Tnr: Vince Nolen Rdr: Jake Duffy
Goulburn Race 7 - 1600m Maiden
Devgru (ex: Zeal) Tnr: John Borham Rdr: Ellen Hennessy
Townsville Race 3 - 1000m Maiden
Wild Buddy (ex: Forty Winks) Tnr: Louise Terzi Rdr: Lacey Morrison
Townsville Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Admiral Madame (ex: Madame Markievicz) Tnr: Steven Royes Rdr: Gabrielle Semmens
Wednesday, May 8
Happy Valley Race 2 - 1200m Class 4
Ever Smart (ex: Crazyonyou) Tnr: Frankie Lor Rdr: Harry Bentley
Matamata Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 65
Mineshaft (ex: Ruby Queen) Tnr: M and P Moroney and Gerard Rdr: Kelly Myers
Sandown-Hillside Race 4 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Pacific Cross (ex: Rosegarden) Tnr: Michael Moroney Rdr: Daniel Stackhouse
Sandown-Hillside Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 64
Awash (ex: Chasing Mammon) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Tatum Bull
Thursday, May 9
Kyneton Race 2 - 1203m Maiden 0
Buzz City (ex: Classic Charlotte)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Kyneton Race 8 - 1203m Benchmark 64 0
Pacific Cross (ex: Rosegarden)
Tnr: Michael Moroney
Pakenham Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Buzz City (ex: Classic Charlotte)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Pakenham Race 6 - 1400m Class 1 0
Arqana (ex: Bacchanal Woman)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Pakenham Race 7 - 1600m Restricted 64 0
Arqana (ex: Bacchanal Woman)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Warwick Race 7 - 800m Maiden 0
Alcamo Beach (ex: Rotana Beach)
Tnr: Laura Anderson
Friday, May 10
Bordertown Race 3 - 1550m Benchmark 56 0
Naval Chief (ex: Lady Marvel)
Tnr: Jessie Constantine
Bordertown Race 5 - 1300m Restricted 54 0
Chantiss (ex: Miss Shamrock)
Tnr: Chelsea Cahill
Bordertown Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Merchant Miss (ex: Crystal River)
Tnr: Darren Kolpin
Cranbourne Race 6 - 1200m Class 1 0
Pacific Cross (ex: Rosegarden)
Tnr: Michael Moroney
Cranbourne Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 70 0
Arqana (ex: Bacchanal Woman)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Geelong Race 1 - 1325m Maiden 0
Buzz City (ex: Classic Charlotte)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Geelong Race 2 - 1125m Maiden 0
Buzz City (ex: Classic Charlotte)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Geelong Race 7 - 1325m Benchmark 64 0
Awash (ex: Chasing Mammon)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Pacific Cross (ex: Rosegarden)
Tnr: Michael Moroney
Geraldton Race 4 - 1200m BenchMark 70+ 0
Galaxy Affair (ex: Wild Ava)
Tnr: D and B Pearce
Geraldton Race 6 - 1200m Class 2 0
The Collector (ex: Addie Lane)
Tnr: Gordon Spowart
Geraldton Race 7 - 1400m Class 5 0
The Collector (ex: Addie Lane)
Tnr: Gordon Spowart
Tamworth Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Naval Destroyer (ex: So Pristine)
Tnr: Cameron Crockett
Saturday, May 11
Caulfield Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Pacific Cross (ex: Rosegarden)
Tnr: Michael Moroney
Caulfield Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Arqana (ex: Bacchanal Woman)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Awash (ex: Chasing Mammon)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Benchmark 78 0
Arqana (ex: Bacchanal Woman)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Donald Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Buzz City (ex: Classic Charlotte)
Tnr: A and S Freedman
Donald Race 5 - 1350m Restricted 58 0
Naval Chief (ex: Lady Marvel)
Tnr: Jessie Constantine
Donald Race 6 - 1620m Restricted 58 0
Naval Chief (ex: Lady Marvel)
Tnr: Jessie Constantine
Fannie Bay Race 4 - 1300m Restricted 58 0
Stretford End (ex: Villa Carlotta)
Tnr: Peter Stennett
Gosford Race 5 - 2100m Benchmark 78 0
Naval Commission (ex: Parfaits)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Piraeus (ex: Shigeru Sendan)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Gosford Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 72 0
Navy Blood (ex: Platelet)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Gosford Race 10 - 1200m Class 3 0
Ensign Parker (ex: Gibberer)
Tnr: Larry Fairhall
Sunshine Coast Race 2 - 1200m Open Gr3
Navy Blood (ex: Platelet)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Open LR
Standing Order (ex: Brugal Reward)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Sunshine Coast Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 85 0
Standing Order (ex: Brugal Reward)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Tuncurry Race 6 - 1600m Maiden 0
Merchant Legend (ex: Charlety Star)
Tnr: Fabio Martino

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
12
$40,383.33
$21,250
$120,000
2023
31
$45,646.77
$25,000
$260,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Ennerdale(GB)
$120,000
2022 ex Fiorentina(AUS)
$110,000
2022 ex Wonder I Do(AUS)
$85,000
2022 ex Harpoon(AUS)
$65,000
2022 ex Splendid(AUS)
$24,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Legally Bay (AUS) 2000
Danehill (USA) 1986
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Decidity (AUS) 1993
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
Royal Academy (USA) 1989
Gatana (AUS) 1989
Lunchtime (GB) 1977
Easy Date (AUS) 1977
Last Tycoon (IRE) 1983
Class (AUS) 1987
Natalma: 5s x5s
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5d x5s
Twig Moss: 4d x5s

Runners Today

Werribee
Race 6 Merchelle 4m ex: Lady Chelle 2nd
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Devonport Synthetic: Gallant Warriors 4g ex Redress
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
36.9% - (52)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
33.3% - (47)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
19.9% - (28)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
7.1% - (10)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.8% - (4)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Street Cry
4 wnrs , (1 sw) Steel City
Seventh Reason
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Royal Merchant
High Chaparral
7 wnrs Galaxy Affair
Encosta De Lago
5 wnrs Navy Sun
Denman
3 wnrs Piraeus
Galileo
2 wnrs Smokin' Giant
Lonhro
2 wnrs Tahnee Treasure
Medaglia D'oro
2 wnrs Merchant Boss
More Than Ready
2 wnrs Touch Of Navy
Northern Meteor
2 wnrs High Blue Sea

Race Record

At 2
1st - Anzac Day Stakes (1400) LR
1st - Racing.Com Mdn Plate (1200)
1st - Nick Johnstone Real Estate Hcp (1400)
At 3
1st - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Diamond Jubilee Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (1200) Gr.2
1st - H.D.F. McNeil Stakes (1200) Gr.3
3rd - Lexus Newmarket Hcp (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Schweppes Rubiton Stakes (1100) Gr.2

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Fee History

2023-$13,200 , 2022-$27,500 , 2021-$33,000 , 2020-$44,000 , 2019-$55,000 , 2018-$55,000