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Better Than Ready (AUS)

2009 More Than Ready (Southern Halo) x Sally's World (Agnes World)
Lyndhurst Stud

Champion Australian First Season Sire by winners and a leading Queensland sire … outstanding near black racehorse with 8 wins inc. 4 stakes victories at 3 & 4 … broke Northern Meteor’s Randwick 1200m track record … bred similarly to brilliant sire Sebring … stakes winners include Apache Chase, Chrysaor, Alpine Edge, The Odyssey, Tiger Legend, The Vowels, Skirt The Law, Better Get Set etc. ... 66% winners to runners.

Lyndhurst Stud

Lyndhurst Stud

Stands at Lyndhurst Stud
2024 FEE: $27,500

One of Queensland’s most successful studs – and operated by the Kruger family since 1956 – Lyndhurst Stud is located south west of Brisbane at Warwick. Offering all professional thoroughbred services – from agistment and foaling to yearling sale preparation and high quality stallions, Lyndhurst Stud has Condamine River frontage with extensive irrigation throughout.

PO Box 348 , Warwick, QLD, 4370
jeff@lyndhurststud.com
www.lyndhurststud.com
+61 (07) 4661 1588
Jeff Kruger
0429 076 610
Griff Kruger
0427 010 096

Latest News

Better Than Ready's Port Lockroy Triumphs in G1 Railway Stakes

Interstate visitors have a poor winning record in the $1,500,000 Group 1 Swan Draught - Railway Stakes, but Port Lockroy played his part in squaring the ledger when choosing the perfect spot to end a run of bad luck in stakes races.

Hidden Wealth Captures the Weetwood

A long-range plan came off when Hidden Wealth went coast to coast in Saturday’s Listed 1equine Toowoomba Weetwood (1200m) under the lights at Toowoomba.

Chrysaor Powers to Victory in Vale Black Caviar Stakes

A shrewd bit of placing by Chris Waller saw the Star Thoroughbred colour-bearer Chrysaor make a winning debut in Melbourne in Saturday's Listed Vale Black Caviar Stakes (1400m) at Flemington.

Ready and Steady - Lyndhurst Stud Announce 2024 Fees

Hot on the hoof of a six winner Saturday for Better Than Ready, Queensland’s Lyndhurst Stud has announced fees for its two stallions this spring.

Steady Ready Goes Coast to Coast in Lightning

The betting suggested Steady Ready was ready for a peak performance in Saturday’s Listed Ladbrokes Lightning Hcp (1000m) at Eagle Farm, and it proved spot on.

$140,000 Better Than Ready Colt Tops MM Gold Coast March Day 1

A colt by Better Than Ready topped Day One of the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Yearling Sale with a phone bid from Los Angeles Airport coming up trumps.

Current Runners Accepted

Monday, November 25
Ballina Race 1 - 1912m Class 1
Rosefinch (ex: Real Pink) Tnr: Jason Edwards Rdr:
Ballina Race 5 - 1012m Benchmark 58
Petticoat (ex: Costume) Tnr: Brett Dodson Rdr: Courtney Bellamy
Tuesday, November 26
Mackay Race 5 - 1300m Restricted 65
Tricketeer (ex: Trickett) Tnr: Clinton Taylor Rdr: Leah Martyn
Mackay Race 5 - 1300m Restricted 65
Tow The Line (ex: Epic Flight) Tnr: John Manzelmann Rdr: Michael Murphy
Wednesday, November 27
Doomben Race 1 - 1200m Open
Better Go Torque (ex: Uzbekistan) Tnr: Stuart Kendrick Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Doomben Race 1 - 1200m Open
Mr Democrat (ex: Our First Lady) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Damien Thornton
Doomben Race 1 - 1200m Open
Kickuphigh (ex: Rockette Rocket) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr: Samantha Collett
Doomben Race 2 - 1600m Rest 1 Metro Win
Ready Azz Eva (ex: Azzareya) Tnr: Robert Heathcote Rdr: Luke P Dempsey
Doomben Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 70
Ready Azz Eva (ex: Azzareya) Tnr: Robert Heathcote Rdr: Luke P Dempsey
Doomben Race 5 - 1200m Class 2
The Hamo (ex: News Release) Tnr: P and W Hulbert Rdr: Adin Thompson
Doomben Race 6 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Skirt The Law (ex: Outlaw Kate) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Emily Lang
Doomben Race 6 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Femme Fatale (ex: Chaste) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Cejay Graham
Doomben Race 9 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Epic Proportions (ex: Commanding Epic) Tnr: Ciaron Maher Rdr: Ryan Maloney
Doomben Race 9 - 1110m Benchmark 78
Bossed Up (ex: Go Arrivederci) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Kyle Wilson-Taylor
Doomben Race 10 - 1350m Benchmark 78
Metalart (ex: Exquisite Art) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Michael Rodd
Wednesday, November 27
Ipswich Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Bohemian Lad (ex: Nahab)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Casrock (ex: Rock Me Fast)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Ipswich Race 3 - 2150m Benchmark 68 0
Nitroglycerine (ex: Semisyn)
Tnr: Bruce Brown
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Maiden 0
Sand 'n' Power (ex: Takotsubo)
Tnr: Bevan Laming
Ipswich Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Alecia (ex: Real Pink)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Betathaneva (ex: Regatta Parade)
Tnr: Paul Jenkins
Thursday, November 28
Hawkesbury Race 6 - 1100m Maiden 0
Related Duty (ex: Sophia Lago)
Tnr: Tommy Wong
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Related Duty (ex: Sophia Lago)
Tnr: Tommy Wong
Ipswich Race 2 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Bohemian Lad (ex: Nahab)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Casrock (ex: Rock Me Fast)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Ipswich Race 3 - 2150m Benchmark 68 0
Nitroglycerine (ex: Semisyn)
Tnr: Bruce Brown
Ipswich Race 5 - 1350m Maiden 0
Sand 'n' Power (ex: Takotsubo)
Tnr: Bevan Laming
Ipswich Race 6 - 1350m Maiden 0
Alecia (ex: Real Pink)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Betathaneva (ex: Regatta Parade)
Tnr: Paul Jenkins
Townsville Race 6 - 1400m Class 1 0
Ultimate (ex: Nufoos)
Tnr: Tony Comerford
Friday, November 29
Canterbury Race 3 - 1900m Benchmark 72 0
Better Explain (ex: Never Explain)
Tnr: Tony Ball
Queanbeyan Race 2 - 1000m Open 0
Annual (ex: El Of A Time)
Tnr: Mike Petrovic
King Gutho (ex: Magic Model)
Tnr: Joe Cleary
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1050m Class 3 0
More Stylish (ex: Flying Flywheel)
Tnr: John Wigginton
Rockhampton Race 4 - 1200m Class 2 0
Noble Heart (ex: Alexandretta)
Tnr: Kerrod Smyth
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1500m Maiden 0
Ngahli (ex: Miss Theron)
Tnr: Michael Stephens
Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 65 0
Dealing's Done (ex: Flawless Curves)
Tnr: J and S Symons and Laxon
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1800m Maiden 0
Ready Lightly (ex: Hepburn)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Attentive (ex: Hanaan)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Bee Two (ex: Shekou)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Sand 'n' Power (ex: Takotsubo)
Tnr: Bevan Laming
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Bee Two (ex: Shekou)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Better Acres (ex: So You Believe)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Tarmac (ex: Ardoyne Road)
Tnr: Chris Anderson
Saturday, November 30
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Port Lockroy (ex: Freezethemillions)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Coonamble Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 50 0
Ready Made Doll (ex: Exciting Doll)
Tnr: Kylie Kennedy
Ceduna Race 3 - 1600m Open 0
Archdeacon (ex: Blessed Anna)
Tnr: Garret Lynch
Gold Coast Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Bee Two (ex: Shekou)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Liparota (ex: Laissez)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Sand 'n' Power (ex: Takotsubo)
Tnr: Bevan Laming
Gold Coast Race 8 - 1400m Maiden 0
Alecia (ex: Real Pink)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Gold Coast Race 9 - 1000m Maiden 0
Artistic Endeavour (ex: Monte Bella)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Mortal Halo (ex: Freezethemillions)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald
Kembla Grange Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Better Breakout (ex: Quelle Liaison)
Tnr: L and C Curtis
Toowoomba Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Groomed (ex: Falvelina)
Tnr: Robert Heathcote
Toowoomba Race 2 - 1300m Class 3 0
All I Want Is You (ex: Dynamic Lass)
Tnr: Peter Brennan
Master Gee (ex: She's All Greek)
Tnr: Michael G Nolan
Toowoomba Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Boysarebackintown (ex: Girlsarebackintown)
Tnr: Diane G Murphy
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Boysarebackintown (ex: Girlsarebackintown)
Tnr: Diane G Murphy
La Raza (ex: Mostly Lucky)
Tnr: Lindsay Hatch
Woolamai Race 5 - 1008m Open 0
Birthday Suit (ex: Nakedindaspa)
Tnr: Troy Kilgower
Yarra Glen Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 58 0
Birthday Suit (ex: Nakedindaspa)
Tnr: Troy Kilgower
Yarra Glen Race 7 - 1950m Restricted 58 0
One Sided Love (ex: Moonsong)
Tnr: Matthew Brown
Saturday, December 7
Ascot Race 1 - 1800m Open Gr1
Chrysaor (ex: New Wings)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, December 14
Chrysaor (ex: New Wings)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Port Lockroy (ex: Freezethemillions)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
63
$65,738.10
$41,000
$370,000
2023
68
$77,220.59
$55,000
$530,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Not a Single Woman(AUS)
$370,000
2022 ex Secret Indulgence(NZ)
$240,000
2022 ex Rockette Rocket(AUS)
$195,000
2022 ex Scorched(AUS)
$190,000
2022 ex Dreamarcher(USA)
$160,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

More Than Ready (USA) 1997
Sally's World (AUS) 2002
Southern Halo (USA) 1983
Woodman's Girl (USA) 1990
Agnes World (USA) 1995
Sally Magic (AUS) 1996
Halo (USA) 1974
Northern Sea (USA) 1974
Woodman (USA) 1981
Becky Be Good (USA) 1981
Danzig (USA) 1986
Mysteries (USA) 1986
Keltrice (AUS) 1990
Sleep Time Girl (AUS) 1988
Natalma: 5s x5d
Nearctic: 5s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4s x4d

Runners Today

Ballina
Race 1 Rosefinch 4m ex: Real Pink
Race 5 Petticoat 3f ex: Costume
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Sha Tin: Super Win Dragon 7g ex Vital Page
Click here for more results.

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
71.2% - (741)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
21.6% - (225)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4% - (42)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
2.5% - (26)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.5% - (5)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.1% - (1)

Top Nicks

Freeze
13 wnrs , (3 sw) Alpine Edge
Fastnet Rock
14 wnrs , (2 sw) Better Get Set
Choisir
12 wnrs , (1 sw) Chrysaor
Bradbury's Luck
9 wnrs , (1 sw) Hidden Wealth
Snitzel
8 wnrs , (1 sw) The Odyssey
Denman
7 wnrs , (1 sw) Steady Ready
Bianconi
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Tiger Legend
Canny Lad
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Better Reflection
Diesis
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Apache Chase
Rubiton
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Jagged Edge

Race Record

At 2
1st - Ramsay Health Care Hcp (1000)
4th - 0aks Hotels Hampden Stakes (1200) LR
At 3
1st - Brian Crowley Stakes (1200) LR
1st - Coca-Cola Falvelon Hcp (1200) LR
1st - Adco Mick Dittman Plate (1000) LR
1st - Darley Australia Hcp (1110)
1st - Ormiston College Redback Hcp (1110)
2nd - Coca-Cola Amatil Hcp (1000)
3rd - B'berg Distilling Co. Btc Cup (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Jim Beam 3yo Hcp (1200)
At 4
1st - Brisbane R.C. Keith Noud Hcp (1200) LR
1st - Club Super Hcp (1000)
4th - Schweppes Rubiton Stakes (1100) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

Group 1 winner for Better Than Ready (AND 14th stakes winner) as Port Lockroy captures $1.5 million Railway Stakes

Fee History

2023-$27,500 , 2022-$24,200 , 2021-$33,000 , 2020-$33,000 , 2019-$33,000 , 2018-$9,900 , 2017-$9,900 , 2016-$9,900 , 2015-$9,900

Sons of More Than Ready at Stud in Australasia