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Churchill (IRE)

2014 Galileo (Sadler's Wells) x Meow (Storm Cat)
Coolmore Stud

European Champion 2YO by Galileo and a Gr.1 sire.

His first Australian crop includes Toorak H.-Gr.1 winner ATTRITION.

Also sire of the Gr.1-winning European Champions VADENI and BLUE ROSE CEN.

Coolmore Stud

Coolmore Stud

Stands at Coolmore Australia
2024 FEE: $19,800

3367 Golden Highway , Jerry's Plains, NSW, 2330
info@coolmore.com
www.coolmore.com
+61 (02) 6576 4200

Colm Santry - Nominations & Sales Manager
colm@coolmore.com.au
0412 344 566
Paddy Oman - Nominations & Sales
paddy@coolmore.com.au
0408 456 964
Tom Moore - Marketing & Nominations
tmoore@coolmore.com.au
0432 050 940
Brian McGuire - Nominations & Sales
bmcguire@coolmore.com.au
0415 082 512

Latest News

Darby Racing dream day as Inglis Digital grad Robusto wins $2m The Ingham

Scott Darby never dreamed he and his owners would be winning a $2m race with Robusto (Churchill) when he bought him for $160,000 on Inglis Digital just four months ago.

Robusto a Fitting Winner of $2million G2 Ingham

It only seems fitting that a horse bred by the Ingham family, who started his racing career in the famed cerise should go on and win the $2million Group II ATC Ingham (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday, a race formerly known as the Villiers and re-named in honour of the late Jack Ingham and his family, who remain passionate about thoroughbreds and all things racing.

New French Stakes-Winner for Churchill

Currently finishing his seventh season of shuttling to Coolmore Australia, Churchill has had a productive year and sired his 16th stakes-winner of 2024 when progressive three year-old filly Some Skye landed the Listed Grand Prix de Fontainebleau (1900m) at Chantilly.

Impressive Debut Win for Churchill 3YO

Just days after Churchill (IRE) sired the second highest priced horse sold at the 2024 NZB Ready to Run Sale when his colt from Bagitol fetched $775,000, a talented three year-old bought from the same sale last year kicked off his career with a super impressive debut win.

Pinhook Winners 2024 NZB Ready to Run – Churchill Colt the Star

A record breaking NZB Ready to Run Sale this week at Karaka delivered plenty of pinhook success with 18 two year-olds selling for $300,000 or more above their yearling purchase price, so let’s take a look at some of the best of them.

Blockbuster Sale as NZB Ready to Run Records Tumble

Expectations were exceeded at Karaka with tremendous results witnessed across two days of selling at NZB’S 2024 Ready to Run Sale, confirming the demand for proven racetrack results and quality New Zealand-prepared horses.

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, April 2
Ascot Race 2 - 1200m Rst 0 Met Win-LY
Modern Miss (ex: New Age) Tnr: Gregory Evans Rdr: Jason Whiting
Pukekohe Park Race 5 - 2100m Restricted 60
Cheerful Smile (ex: Skid Lid) Tnr: Jenna Mahoney Rdr: Kelly Myers
Happy Valley Race 1 - 1650m Class 4
Wah May Wai Wai (ex: Jira) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Y L Chung
Happy Valley Race 7 - 1200m Class 4
Fairy Horse (ex: Dixie's Comet) Tnr: Caspar Fownes Rdr: Matthew Chadwick
Thursday, April 3
Wyong Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Lady Soames (ex: Lady Iveagh) Tnr: Kris Lees Rdr: Benjamin Osmond
Saturday, April 5
Randwick Race 3 - 2400m Open Gr1
Imperialist (ex: Dancing Hare) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Ryan Moore
Other Nominations â–¼
Friday, April 4
Grafton Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 66 0
Key Legend (ex: Disco Dancer)
Tnr: Tony Newing
Grafton Race 2 - 1630m Benchmark 58 0
Tootsie (ex: Find Joy)
Tnr: Paul Smith
Grafton Race 3 - 1200m Class 2 0
Cryptic Verse (ex: Rhyming)
Tnr: Grady Spokes
Grafton Race 8 - 1630m Maiden 0
Effie's Joy (ex: Snitzel's Joy)
Tnr: Danny Bougoure
Swan Hill Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Take Me To Church (ex: Denia)
Tnr: Cameron Thompson
Townsville Race 2 - 1400m Class 3 0
Chartwell (ex: First Look)
Tnr: Rhein Sewell
Townsville Race 3 - 1609m Benchmark 65 0
Read 'em And Weep (ex: Spirit Of Soul)
Tnr: Graham Hughes
Townsville Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 55 0
Chartwell (ex: First Look)
Tnr: Rhein Sewell
Saturday, April 5
Caulfield Race 6 - 2000m Benchmark 80 0
Gift Of Oratory (ex: Belle Famille)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Caulfield Race 9 - 2000m Open Gr3
Charisse (ex: Bring Cheer)
Tnr: Gerard Moloney
Caulfield Race 10 - 1600m Benchmark 78 0
Unthinkable (ex: Life's Zerprise)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Coonabarabran Race 4 - 1600m Class 1 0
Bright Legend (ex: Rose Red)
Tnr: Nikki Pollock
Coonabarabran Race 5 - 1100m Maiden 0
Doncaster Avenue (ex: Vivid Diamonte)
Tnr: Joel Wilkes
Eagle Farm Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 78 0
Noble Conqueror (ex: Dixie Chick)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Goondiwindi Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Proponent (ex: She Knows)
Tnr: Amanda Park
Hawkesbury Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Rose's Legacy (ex: Paris Rock)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Kilmore Race 5 - 1450m Restricted 58 0
Take Me To Church (ex: Denia)
Tnr: Cameron Thompson
Kilmore Race 6 - 1600m Restricted 58 0
Take Me To Church (ex: Denia)
Tnr: Cameron Thompson
Taree Race 6 - 1250m Maiden 0
Doncaster Avenue (ex: Vivid Diamonte)
Tnr: Joel Wilkes
Tomingley Race 1 - 1500m Open 0
Bright Legend (ex: Rose Red)
Tnr: Nikki Pollock
Sunday, April 6
Pioneer Park Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 62 0
Snore Room (ex: Silverscreen Queen)
Tnr: Kym Healy
Pioneer Park Race 9 - 1200m Benchmark 68 0
Snore Room (ex: Silverscreen Queen)
Tnr: Kym Healy
Gundagai Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Call Me Grouchy (ex: My Blossom Lady)
Tnr: Blake Ryan
Mornington Race 8 - 2460m Benchmark 64 0
Gift Of Oratory (ex: Belle Famille)
Tnr: Ben, Will and Jd Hayes
Monday, April 7
Dubbo Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Commando Jack (ex: Flying Strike)
Tnr: David J Smith
Dubbo Race 3 - 1400m Class 3 0
Commando Jack (ex: Flying Strike)
Tnr: David J Smith
Kempsey Race 3 - 1450m Benchmark 58 0
Tootsie (ex: Find Joy)
Tnr: Paul Smith
Kempsey Race 6 - 1250m Maiden 0
Sigsaly (ex: Most Secretive)
Tnr: Wayne Wilkes

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
7
$58,964.29
$40,000
$200,000
2024
35
$54,878.57
$35,000
$180,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Kid Gloves(AUS)
$200,000
2023 ex Rosie Quadrille(AUS)
$55,000
2023 ex Savannabeel(AUS)
$50,000
2023 ex Harlem Shuffle(AUS)
$40,000
2023 ex Royal Reset(AUS)
$40,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
2
$135,000
$135,000
$150,000
2024
5
$96,000
$100,000
$140,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Eva Daniela(AUS)
$150,000
2023 ex Laeta(AUS)
$120,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Click Here for Five Generation Pedigree
Galileo (IRE) 1998
Meow (IRE) 2008
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981
Urban Sea (USA) 1989
Storm Cat (USA) 1983
Airwave (GB) 2000
Northern Dancer (CAN) 1975
Fairy Bridge (USA) 1975
Miswaki (USA) 1978
Allegretta (GB) 1978
Storm Bird (CAN) 1976
Terlingua (USA) 1976
Air Express (IRE) 1994
Kangra Valley (GB) 1991
Natalma: 4s x5d
Nearctic: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 3s x4d

Runners Today

Ascot
Race 2 Modern Miss 3f ex: New Age
Pukekohe Park
Race 5 Cheerful Smile 3f ex: Skid Lid
Happy Valley
Race 1 Wah May Wai Wai 4g ex: Jira
Race 7 Fairy Horse 4g ex: Dixie's Comet
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Yesterday's Results

1st Mackay: Determination 4g ex Forget The Weather
3rd Newcastle: Tommy Thug 5g ex Kebaya
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
24.6% - (51)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.1% - (52)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
21.3% - (44)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
18.8% - (39)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
9.2% - (19)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1% - (2)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock
9 wnrs , (2 sw) Churchillian
Pivotal
5 wnrs , (2 sw) Encountered
Darshaan
3 wnrs , (2 sw) The Foxes
Invincible Spirit
11 wnrs , (1 sw) Some Skye
Oasis Dream
7 wnrs , (1 sw) Madame Ambassador
Danehill Dancer
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Trustyourinstinct
Dansili
6 wnrs , (1 sw) Yashin
Exceed And Excel
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Pandora's Gift
Monsun
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Vadeni
Redoute's Choice
2 wnrs , (1 sw) Robusto

Race Record

At 2
1st - Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (7f) Gr.1
1st - Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (7f) Gr.1
1st - Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (7f) Gr.2
1st - Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes (7f) Gr.3
1st - Chesham Stakes (7f) LR
3rd - Elusive Pimpernel European Breeders Fund C&G Maiden (6f)
At 3
1st - Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (8f) Gr.1
1st - Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (8f) Gr.1
2nd - Juddmonte International Stakes (10.5f) Gr.1
3rd - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (8f) Gr.1
4th - St James's Palace Stakes (8f) Gr.1

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Fee History

2024-$19,800 , 2023-$22,000 , 2022-$22,000 , 2021-$22,000 , 2020-$19,250 , 2019-$22,000 , 2018-$27,500

Sons of Galileo at Stud in Australasia

Adelaide , Armory , Cape Of Good Hope , Circus Maximus , Johannes Vermeer

Grandsons of Sadler's Wells at Stud in Australasia

Ace High , Alpine Eagle , Contributer , Dundeel , Hi World , Redwood , So You Think , Tivaci , Toronado , Universal Ruler , Wayed Zain , Wrote