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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 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.

Kooringal Stud Stallion Parade and Open Day

Join us at Kooringal for our Stallion Parade and Open Day on Sunday August 27, 2023 and test your mare ahead of time with a Hypothetical mating as all five sires are Premium stallions.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, April 26
Ararat Race 8 - 1306m Benchmark 58
Merchelle (ex: Lady Chelle) Tnr: M and L Kavanagh Rdr:
Cranbourne Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Poseidon's Son (ex: I'll Decide) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr:
Moruya Race 4 - 1010m Maiden
Mighty Myrtle (ex: Merton Maid) Tnr: Keith Dryden Rdr: Jack Martin
Saturday, April 27
Geraldton Race 3 - 1400m BenchMark 70+
Galaxy Affair (ex: Wild Ava) Tnr: D and B Pearce Rdr: Natasha Faithfull
Geraldton Race 4 - 1400m Class 2
The Collector (ex: Addie Lane) Tnr: Gordon Spowart Rdr: Cassey Martinan
Kyneton Race 2 - 1474m Maiden
Poseidon's Son (ex: I'll Decide) Tnr: Simon Zahra Rdr: Laura Lafferty
Morphettville Race 1 - 1100m Restricted 68
Merchant Boss (ex: Plaque) Tnr: Travis Doudle Rdr: Beau Mertens
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1000m Maiden
Alcamo Beach (ex: Rotana Beach) Tnr: Laura Anderson Rdr: Leslie Tilley
Sunday, April 28
Hobart Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Macan (ex: That's How I Roll) Tnr: Ian and Nick Hay Rdr: Kasi Boxall
Narromine Race 1 - 1100m Maiden
Naval Destroyer (ex: So Pristine) Tnr: Cameron Crockett Rdr: Nick Heywood
Narromine Race 2 - 1300m Maiden
Naval Destroyer (ex: So Pristine) Tnr: Cameron Crockett Rdr: Nick Heywood
Narromine Race 4 - 1600m Class 1
The Great Armada (ex: Martilago) Tnr: Jane Clement Rdr: Braith Nock
Sha Tin Race 3 - 1200m Class 4
Ever Smart (ex: Crazyonyou) Tnr: Frankie Lor Rdr:
Monday, April 29
Thangool Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Alcamo Beach (ex: Rotana Beach) Tnr: Laura Anderson Rdr:
Tuesday, April 30
Warrnambool Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 70
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill) Tnr: Tom Dabernig Rdr: Ethan Brown
Wednesday, May 1
Ipswich Race 2 - 1700m Benchmark 68 0
Purveyor (ex: Mystique)
Tnr: Bevan Laming
Murray Bridge Gh Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Merchant Boss (ex: Plaque)
Tnr: Travis Doudle
Warrnambool Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
My Angel Shell (ex: Cathay Lady)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig
Warrnambool Race 5 - 1700m Benchmark 64 0
Cat Noir (ex: Miss Dubois)
Tnr: Jamie Edwards
Warrnambool Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig
Warrnambool Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 70 0
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig
Warrnambool Race 8 - 1200m Open LR
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig
Thursday, May 2
Wagga Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Mighty Myrtle (ex: Merton Maid)
Tnr: Keith Dryden
Warrnambool Race 2 - 1300m Benchmark 64 0
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig
Warrnambool Race 5 - 1100m Benchmark 78 0
Calico Jack (ex: Shrill)
Tnr: Tom Dabernig

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

Moruya
Race 4 Mighty Myrtle 3f ex: Merton Maid
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Gosford: She's Got Veuve 3f ex Kirini
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
38% - (52)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
32.8% - (45)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
19.7% - (27)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
6.6% - (9)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.9% - (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
4 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

Stud MediaMore Media

Cadetship writes Rosehill victory into Merchant Navy tally
KOORINGAL STUD STALLION PARADE & OPEN DAY 2023

Merchant Navy

Fee History

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