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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

Wednesday, April 2
Ballarat Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 70
Didn't Miss Many (ex: Nervous Nellie) Tnr: Archie Alexander Rdr: Declan Bates
Saturday, April 5
Caulfield Race 2 - 2400m Open LR
Statuario (ex: Miss Entice)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Caulfield Race 9 - 2000m Open Gr3
Statuario (ex: Miss Entice)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Morphettville Parks Race 2 - 1400m Open LR
Silver Lifestyle (ex: Champagnelifestyle)
Tnr: Francis Smith
Tripod Terror (ex: Popular Acclaim)
Tnr: Chris Bieg
Randwick Race 3 - 2400m Open Gr1
Flying Argento (ex: Misstiflying)
Tnr: Gary Portelli
Saucito (ex: Soiree Girl)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Statuario (ex: Miss Entice)
Tnr: E and D Browne
Randwick Race 8 - 2000m Open Gr3
All Kinds Of Folk (ex: She Brings Hope)
Tnr: J and C Ledger

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
12
$51,083.33
$40,000
$105,000
2024
29
$57,827.59
$45,000
$300,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Cosmology(AUS)
$105,000
2023 ex Popular Acclaim(AUS)
$80,000
2023 ex I'm a Jewel(AUS)
$80,000
2023 ex Livvy Lass(NZ)
$70,000
2023 ex The Banana Stand(NZ)
$50,000

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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Yesterday's Results

2nd Wagga: Desert Opal 3g ex Castanita
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
39.3% - (11)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
28.6% - (8)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
17.9% - (5)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3.6% - (1)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
10.7% - (3)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Snitzel
2 wnrs Didn't Miss Many
Written Tycoon
2 wnrs Rocco Lini
Bernardini
1 wnrs Warpainted
Commands
1 wnrs Bitten By Barry
Dash For Cash
1 wnrs Statuario
Domesday
1 wnrs Rag Queen
Exceed And Excel
1 wnrs Tripod Terror
Flying Spur
1 wnrs Flying Argento
High Chaparral
1 wnrs Placid Pearl
I Am Invincible
1 wnrs Greygenta

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

2024-$16,500 , 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