Brilliant
G1 winning sprinter Aclaim is an exciting new addition to the burgeoning Aquis
stallion roster for 2019.
"Aquis and Phoenix Thoroughbreds have developed a strong relationship in the
Australian market recently and we're delighted to bring Aclaim to
Australia," Aquis CEO Shane McGrath said.
"Queensland breeding is synonymous with speed sires and in Aclaim, we are
introducing a world-class Group 1 winning sprinter with a pedigree that
resonates with breeders and he is by one of the most potent speed sires in the
world. I personally inspected Aclaim in Newmarket and was overwhelmed by how
good-looking he is. I know he will appeal to the Australian market."
"Aquis and Phoenix Thoroughbreds will heavily support the horse in the
barn and the ring," Mr McGrath said.
Aclaim, who was bred and raced by a partnership which includes Queensland-based
farm Canning Downs, was a winner of his only start at two before proving
himself top-class at three and four, winning the G1 Prix de la Foret over 1400m
in France, as well as the G2 Park Stakes and the G2 Challenge Stakes in England
over the same distance.
Aclaim is out of a half-sister to Champion two-year-old filly and dual G1
winner Again and hails from the family of Champion sire Montjeu, who is
responsible for over 125 stakes winners world-wide. Acclamation, the sire of
Aclaim, is a noted speed sire and a proven sire of sires, with his offspring
including brilliant sire Dark Angel, who stands for 85,000 Euros (Aus$135,000)
in Europe.
Aclaim was the most popular First Season Sire in the United Kingdom in 2018,
with a total of 130 'in foal' mares, his first foals are now impressing
breeders with their quality, strength and substance.
Phoenix Thoroughbreds CEO Amer Abdulaziz said; "Aclaim is one of the most
exciting young sires in Europe and has proven extremely popular so far. The
quality of his first foals convinced us that this is a horse that deserves
exposure to the Australian market and given our strong relationship with Aquis,
it's the perfect fit."
Aclaim will stand at Aquis in Canungra, Queensland at a fee of $13,750
(including GST).