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Heroic Valour (AUS)

2013 Fastnet Rock (Danehill) x Myrrh (Nassipour)
Raheen Stud

Group 1 winning 2YO by Champion Sire & sire of sires in Fastnet Rock. Unbeaten as a 2YO, Heroic Valour also boasts an outstanding family, being a half brother to Group 1 Doncaster winner, Triple Honour. A son of one of the most remarkable speed sources in Australia, Heroic Valour is off to a flyer with his first crop of 2YOs (2021/22) and now 3YOs.

Raheen Stud

Raheen Stud

Stands at Raheen Stud
2023 FEE: $7,700

Spanning more than 4,000 acres in the fertile Gladfield Valley, Raheen Stud is one of Queensland’s most successful thoroughbred nurseries. Owned and operated by the Nolan family – Basil snr, his wife Diane, and daughter-in-law Natalie - Raheen offers every service from stallions to sales preparation, from foaling to agistment.

1585 Goomburra Rd, Gladfield , Gladfield via Warwick, QLD, 4370
raheenstud@bigpond.com.au
www.raheenstud.com.au
+61 (07) 4666 1172
Basil Nolan
0407 140 711

Latest News

Record Priced Heroic Valour Becomes His First Hong Kong Winner

Wednesday was a good day for Raheen Stud for couple of reasons with their exciting filly Certainlycan scoring at Doomben and then later in the day the farm’s young sire Heroic Valour posted his first winner in Hong Kong when James McDonald steered Gallant Valour to victory at Happy Valley.

Sires With Winners - Friday November 10

Here is the full list of 45 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia on Friday with winners and result details.

Sires by Bloodline – Fastnet Rock

Coolmore’s champion Aussie bred sire Fastnet Rock might be turning 22 this year, but he posted his 43rd Group I winner in Ireland last weekend with quality mares Via Sistina and Stay Alert running one-two in the Pretty Polly Stakes so there is no better time to take a closer look at his legacy as a sire of sires.

Affordable Quality and QTIS Eligibility Make Magic for Raheen

The Nolan family owned and run Raheen Stud is one of the most successful Queensland nurseries and their quality draft for Magic Millions features a mix of the proven and promising.

Raheen Stud's Heroic Valour a Highlight at NZB Ready to Run

Highly promising Queensland stallion, Heroic Valour, has lit up the New Zealand sale ring with his colt from Magic Albert mare, Lassila knocked down to Worldwide Bloodstock for $350,000 at Karaka’s Ready To Run Sale this week.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Deagon

Three heats for juveniles run at Deagon in Queensland on Tuesday morning produced two winners for Raheen Stud’s promising young sire Heroic Valour and an interesting Written By colt prepared by champion trainer Lee Freedman.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, April 16
Cairns Race 3 - 1400m Benchmark 58
Fodor (ex: Lavender Hill) Tnr: Stephen Massingham Rdr: Ryan Wiggins
Kilcoy Race 2 - 800m Maiden
Viking Valour (ex: Spinning Heart) Tnr: Pat Duff Rdr: Shania Willis
Kilcoy Race 2 - 800m Maiden
Drang A Tang (ex: Glengal) Tnr: Mark Currie Rdr:
Scone Race 3 - 1100m Maiden
Miss Heroic (ex: Clara's Cross) Tnr: Michael Dykes Rdr: Sarah McDonough
Wednesday, April 17
Doomben Race 1 - 1110m Maiden
I'm Heroic (ex: Glengal) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr:
Thursday, April 18
Rockhampton Race 2 - 1100m Maiden
Gotta Hero (ex: Aspiran) Tnr: Neil Vagg Rdr: Colin Lennon
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1050m Maiden
The Cranoch (ex: Aspiran) Tnr: Neil Vagg Rdr: Colin Lennon
Rockhampton Race 8 - 1200m Open
Acedrod (ex: House Of Hingis) Tnr: Craig Smith Rdr: W G Satherley
Rockhampton Race 11 - 1050m Benchmark 65
Valtino (ex: Flautino) Tnr: Nick Walsh Rdr: Emily Lang
Friday, April 19
Gatton Race 4 - 1100m Restricted 58 0
Mishani Persuasion (ex: Persuades)
Tnr: Les Ross
Gatton Race 6 - 1400m Maiden 0
Home Creek (ex: Alyssa Jean)
Tnr: Desleigh Forster
Gatton Race 7 - 1100m Maiden 0
Viking Valour (ex: Spinning Heart)
Tnr: Pat Duff
Dare To Love (ex: Good Love)
Tnr: Laurie Richardson
Gatton Race 8 - 860m Maiden 0
Dare To Love (ex: Good Love)
Tnr: Laurie Richardson
Viking Valour (ex: Spinning Heart)
Tnr: Pat Duff
Saturday, April 20
Pioneer Park Race 4 - 1100m Restricted 58 0
Heroic Spirit (ex: Bridie Belle)
Tnr: John Peacock
Pioneer Park Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Brave Fling (ex: Hurl)
Tnr: Terry Huish
Atherton Race 1 - 1800m Benchmark 60 0
Heroic Angel (ex: Sonador Angel)
Tnr: Mark Atkinson
Blackall Race 4 - 1200m Restricted 50 0
Valiant Joan (ex: Sop)
Tnr: Henry Forster
Blackall Race 5 - 1050m Maiden 0
Pompey's Valour (ex: Postage Stamp)
Tnr: Rodney Little
Dalby Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 60 0
Alfa Lily (ex: Solo Command)
Tnr: Michael G Nolan
Gold Coast Poly Race 1 - 1540m Benchmark 65 0
Shadyvale Storm (ex: Charsui)
Tnr: Paul Butterworth
Gold Coast Poly Race 8 - 1050m Maiden 0
Sivo (ex: Lucia)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Julia Creek Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Mister Moderation (ex: Marma Got Style)
Tnr: Denise Ballard
Taree Race 4 - 1412m Class 1 0
Braven (ex: Adobe Mist)
Tnr: Angela Davies
Sunday, April 21
Muswellbrook Race 2 - 1500m Benchmark 58 0
Braven (ex: Adobe Mist)
Tnr: Angela Davies
Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1000m Open 0
Sivo (ex: Lucia)
Tnr: Adam Campton
Banksia Beach (ex: Margarita Mover)
Tnr: Paul John Wallace
Sunshine Coast Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Viking Valour (ex: Spinning Heart)
Tnr: Pat Duff
Monday, April 22
Lismore Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Son Of Heroic (ex: Stream Of Light)
Tnr: Darren Graham

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
19
$20,684.21
$18,000
$50,000
2023
23
$27,750
$24,000
$65,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Dayita(AUS)
$50,000
2022 ex Sandrelli(AUS)
$40,000
2022 ex Seduction Line(AUS)
$30,000
2022 ex Wild and Ready(AUS)
$30,000
2022 ex Anotherchardy(NZ)
$30,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Myrrh (NZ) 1994
Danehill (USA) 1986
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Nassipour (USA) 1980
San Pauli Girl (NZ) 1989
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
Royal Academy (USA) 1989
Gatana (AUS) 1989
Blushing Groom (FR) 1969
Alama (IRE) 1969
Western Symphony (USA) 1981
Cappoquin (NZ) 1984
Flaming Page: 5d x5s
Natalma: 5s x5s
Nijinsky II: 4s x4d
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5s

Runners Today

Doomben
Race 1 I'm Heroic 2g ex: Glengal
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
57.1% - (52)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25.3% - (23)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.4% - (4)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
11% - (10)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.2% - (2)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Magic Albert
4 wnrs Baby Guinness
Captain Sonador
3 wnrs Tequila Dancer
Dodge
3 wnrs Too Hard To Refuse
I Am Invincible
3 wnrs Fodor
Choisir
2 wnrs Scottish Laird
Court Command
2 wnrs Alfa Lily
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs Brave Intent
Lonhro
2 wnrs All Valour
Red Dazzler
2 wnrs Valtino
Sebring
2 wnrs Never Give Up

Race Record

At 2
1st - Sistema Diamond Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - 2yo C&G Slipper (1200) LR
1st - New World Stokes Valley Mdn (1000)
At 3
1st - Tavistock Northland Breeders (1200) LR
2nd - Gold Coast Guineas (1200) Gr.3
2nd - Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400) LR
2nd - Nzb Insurance Karaka 3yo Mile (1600) LR
2nd - John Deere Agrowquip 3yo (1500)
3rd - Sothys 44th N.Z. 2000 Guineas (1600) Gr.1
3rd - Sacred Falls Hawke's Bay Gneas (1400) Gr.2
4th - Nrm Sprint (1400) Gr.1
At 4
2nd - Darley Stallions Plate (1200) Gr.3
2nd - Te Akau Racing Lightning Hcp (1200) LR
2nd - Ray White N.Z Hcp (1200)
3rd - Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100) LR
4th - Bramco Granite & Marble Fly (1400) LR

Fee History

2023-$7,700 , 2022-$11,000 , 2021-$7,700 , 2020-$7,700 , 2019-$7,700 , 2018-$7,700