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D'argento (AUS)

2014 So You Think (High Chaparral) x Fullazz (Redoute's Choice)
Bowness Stud

Elite level performer inc. Group 1 Rosehill Guineas … Group 1 placings inc. 2nd to Hartnell in Epsom, 3rd to Winx in Winx Stakes … 4th in Group 1 Doncaster at 3 … by the hugely successful So You Think … yearlings have sold up to $300k in 2024 (20x service fee) … oldest progeny are 2YOs and include SP 2YOs Silva 'n' Suave, Rag Queen etc.

Bowness Stud

Bowness Stud

Stands at Bowness Stud
2024 FEE: $16,500

Bowness Stud is a family owned and operated thoroughbred concern long established as a proven thoroughbred nursery for racing stock of the very highest quality. Set in the hilltops area on the south-west slopes of NSW, we are strategically placed between the two major thoroughbred breeding centres of the Hunter Valley and Victoria and offer full mare walk-on breeding services to all major studs in both regions. Our generously sized paddocks and first-class pastures are a proven source of elite performers, including the likes of Group 1 winners Trapeze Artist, Youngstar, Funstar and Media Award.

2420 Moppity Rd , Young, NSW, 2594
office@bownessstud.com.au
www.bownessstud.com.au
0428 821 390
James Daly - Stud Manager
office@bownessstud.com.au
0428 821 390

Latest News

One to Watch – Scone

A lightly raced filly by D’Argento stamped herself as a filly with Oaks potential after storming to an impressive maiden win at Scone on Friday.

One to Watch – Cranbourne

He’s a dashing grey just like his sire and blessed with an electric turn of foot which we saw today when he stepped up to 1400m for the first time.

Debut Winner for D’Argento

Bowness Stud have a lot of faith in their gorgeous So You Think stallion D’Argento and he added a fourth winner to his tally at Newcastle on Saturday with an impressive debut victory for the Ryan and Alexiou trained gelding Bitten By Barry.

Third Winner for D'Argento - Due Calzini Opens Account

Due Calzini took on his elders to break his maiden at start four in the Mulwaree Council Maiden Hcp (1500m) at Goulburn on Friday and ring up the third winner from six starters for So You Think’s Group 1 Rosehill Guineas winner D'Argento.

Bowness Stud Confirm D'Argento Fee

After standing for $16,500 (inc. GST) last season, Group 1 winner D’Argento (So You Think) will remain at the same fee for the upcoming breeding season, with live foal payments terms applying.

Impressive Debut Winner for D’Argento

On a Saturday when first season sires were making headlines with their offspring filling the trifecta in the Group I ATC Champagne Stakes, Bowness Stud based D’Argento was also having a good day with his first starter Silva ‘n’ Suave an impressive debut winner at the Gold Coast.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, December 26
Morphettville Parks Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 64
Teardrop Rotation (ex: All Style) Tnr: Chris Bieg Rdr: Felicity Atkinson
Friday, December 27
Hobart Race 5 - 1400m Class 1
Silver Dagger (ex: Inceptive) Tnr: Jessie Bazan Rdr: Bulent Muhcu
New Plymouth Raceway Race 1 - 1800m Maiden
Amira D'argento (ex: All Too Good) Tnr: Team Rogerson Rdr: Bailey Rogerson
Tuesday, December 24
Wagga Race 8 - 1400m Maiden 0
Warpainted (ex: Sunday Too Far)
Tnr: Gary Colvin
Saturday, December 28
Corowa Race 7 - 1400m Maiden 0
Warpainted (ex: Sunday Too Far)
Tnr: Gary Colvin
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1300m Maiden 0
Silver Agent (ex: Suddenly Maddi)
Tnr: Lindsay Hatch
Sunday, December 29
Sapphire Coast Race 4 - 1400m Class 1 0
Rocco Lini (ex: Lead Foot Lacey)
Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones
Sapphire Coast Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Isla D'amore (ex: Isador Amore)
Tnr: R and L Price
Monday, December 30
Coffs Harbour Race 5 - 800m Maiden 0
Miss Graysea (ex: Sea Gypsy)
Tnr: Brett Bellamy
Tuesday, December 31
Nowra Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Isla D'amore (ex: Isador Amore)
Tnr: R and L Price
Lunar Fantasy (ex: Midnight Fantasy)
Tnr: Joseph Ible
Wyong Race 7 - 1100m Maiden 0
Dancing Argenta (ex: Fidelias Dance)
Tnr: Gary Nickson
Saturday, January 11
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Argentum Rock (ex: Rock On Zariz)
Tnr: Scott Morrisey
Gold Coast Race 2 - 1400m Open 0
Septimus (ex: Saggiatore)
Tnr: Matthew Smith
Silva 'n' Suave (ex: My Word)
Tnr: T and S Edmonds and McLean

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
29
$57,827.59
$45,000
$300,000
2023
60
$36,755
$30,000
$230,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Lonhrolite(AUS)
$300,000
2022 ex Lift All Boats(AUS)
$220,000
2022 ex Isador Amore(AUS)
$110,000
2022 ex I'm a Jewel(AUS)
$100,000
2022 ex She's a Storm(AUS)
$100,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

So You Think (NZ) 2006
Fullazz (AUS) 2002
High Chaparral (IRE) 1999
Triassic (NZ) 1990
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Battonage (AUS) 1994
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1993
Kasora (IRE) 1993
Tights (USA) 1979
Astral Row (NZ) 1979
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Kenmare (FR) 1975
Estate Label (AUS) 1981
Nijinsky II: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4s x5s x5d
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
46.7% - (7)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
20% - (3)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20% - (3)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
0% - (0)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
13.3% - (2)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Commands
1 wnrs Bitten By Barry
Dash For Cash
1 wnrs Statuario
Domesday
1 wnrs Rag Queen
Flying Spur
1 wnrs Flying Argento
High Chaparral
1 wnrs Placid Pearl
I Am Invincible
1 wnrs Greygenta
More Than Ready
1 wnrs Due Calzini
Pierro
1 wnrs Teardrop Rotation
Showcasing
1 wnrs Silver Dagger
Snitzel
1 wnrs Didn't Miss Many

Race Record

At 2
1st - Belmont 16's Mdn Hcp (1200)
1st - Welcome Rydalmere Cbc Hcp (1500)
At 3
1st - Rosehill Guineas (2000) Gr.1
1st - Nelune Foundation (Bm76) (1300)
3rd - Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
4th - Doncaster Mile (1600) Gr.1
At 4
2nd - Epsom Hcp (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Theo Marks Stakes (1300) Gr.2
3rd - Winx Stakes (1400) Gr.1

Fee History

2023-$16,500 , 2022-$16,500 , 2021-$16,500 , 2020-$16,500

Sons of So You Think at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of High Chaparral at Stud in Australasia