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Invader (AUS)

2014 Snitzel (Redoute's Choice) x Flame Of Sydney (Encosta De Lago)
Aquis Canungra Qld

Sire of 2023 Group 1 Surround Stakes winner Sunshine in Paris ... a leading first season sire after first yearlings sold up to $550,000 ... a Champion son of Champion Sire Snitzel … won Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes … highest Timeform rated 2YO ever by Snitzel.

Aquis Canungra Qld

Aquis Canungra Qld

Stands at Aquis Canungra Qld
2024 FEE: $8,800

Aquis Farm is a world-class, 447-hectare thoroughbred breeding facility at Canungra, in the Gold Coast hinterland, in Queensland. Through an unrelenting commitment to identifying and bringing to market high quality stallions, we will help build the quality and standard of racing in Queensland and become the largest and most respected partner to the State’s vibrant racing industry.

Gate 6, 2563 Beaudesert-Nerang Road , Canungra, QLD, 4275
info@aquisfarm.com
aquisfarm.com
+61 7 5543 4732
Jonathan Davies - Director of Sales
jonathandavies@aquisfarm.com
0423 033 858
Paul Knight - Business Development Manager
paulknight@aquisfarm.com
0410 683 469
Penelope Crowley - Nominations
0427 857 788

Latest News

Sunshine In Paris Triumphs in G1 Champions Sprint

After having little luck behind Bella Nipatina in The Everest and Russel Balding Stakes, luck seemed to have deserted Sunshine In Paris again in Saturday’s $3,000,000 Group 1 Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington before James McDonald weaved his magic.

Everest Next for $3.9million Mare Sunshine in Paris

A brilliant winner of the Group II ATC Sheraco Stakes (1200m) last year, talented Invader mare Sunshine in Paris was back at Rosehill again on Saturday and produced an explosive finish to take out the race for the second year in a row earning her slot for The Everest.

Invader Gelding Invader Zim Gets It Right at Rosehill

After having little luck at his first two stats, solidly supported favourite Invader Zim enjoyed a trouble-free passage to get the job done in the DrinkWise Maiden Plate (1200m) at Rosehiill on Wednesday.

Sunshine in Paris Secures Aquis Everest Slot

It only seems fitting that a horse carrying the Aquis stud brand should be selected to represent them in the $20million Everest on October 14.

$3.9million Purchase Wins G2 Sheraco Stakes

Talented Invader mare Sunshine in Paris closed out her three year-old season with a win in the Group I ATC Surround Stakes and was then sold at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale for a whopping $3.9million to James Harron Bloodstock.

Archrivals Neck and Neck

Russian Revolution and Hellbent have been archrivals in the breeding barn over the past two years and one month into a new season and they are going at it again with both to have key runners on Saturday.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, December 26
Calliope Race 5 - 1608m Benchmark 55
Lady Masquerade (ex: Royal Mask) Tnr: Trevor Williams Rdr: Nikki Olzard
Esperance Race 2 - 1400m Maiden
Flash Invader (ex: Article) Tnr: Carey Martin Rdr: Kate Pateman
Inverell Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Emerald Invasion (ex: Emerald Command) Tnr: Troy O'Neile Rdr: Yvette Lewis
Mareeba Race 5 - 1500m Benchmark 55
Wishnowsky (ex: Kicker) Tnr: Louise Terzi Rdr: Tyler Leslight
Morphettville Parks Race 5 - 1250m Maiden
Supreme Valkyrie (ex: Cathy's Mark) Tnr: Peter Nolan Rdr: Justin Potter
Quirindi Race 2 - 1450m Benchmark 50
Lesgo Don (ex: Foxyness) Tnr: Ridge Wilson Rdr: Leeshelle Small
Randwick Race 8 - 1300m Benchmark 72
Winston Hills (ex: Danglissa Girl) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Jason Collett
Warwick Race 5 - 1350m Benchmark 65
Bella Babe (ex: La Bella Rose) Tnr: Phyllis Kalinowski Rdr: Nozi Tomizawa
Warwick Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 62
Kitri (ex: Tutu) Tnr: Michael G Nolan Rdr: Micheal Hellyer
Warwick Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 62
Inlanda (ex: Tambo's Jewel) Tnr: Mark Currie Rdr: Justin P Stanley
Saturday, December 28
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1300m Open Gr3
I'm Zac (ex: Natural Dancer) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr: Samantha Collett
Kembla Grange Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 68
Tartana (ex: Snow Robin) Tnr: Theresa Bateup Rdr: Jess Taylor
Randwick Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 78
Invader Zim (ex: Puppet Queen) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Kerrin McEvoy
Sunday, December 29
Bunbury Race 6 - 1000m Class 1
Angel Academy (ex: Mygoodgrace) Tnr: John Cane Rdr: Victoria Corver
Port Macquarie Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 64
Monte Maximus (ex: Celtic Sea) Tnr: Noel Mayfield-Smith Rdr: Danny Peisley
Sapphire Coast Race 2 - 1000m Maiden
Bubble Tea (ex: Dinicanbern) Tnr: Garry Kirkup Rdr: Teaghan Martin
Saturday, December 28
Beaudesert Race 2 - 1100m Benchmark 65 0
Inlanda (ex: Tambo's Jewel)
Tnr: Mark Currie
Toowoomba Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 70 0
Inlanda (ex: Tambo's Jewel)
Tnr: Mark Currie
Sunday, December 29
Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1400m Class 1 0
Peaceful Prince (ex: Peace Palace)
Tnr: David Vandyke
Monday, December 30
Coffs Harbour Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Mrs Ed (ex: Truly Rare)
Tnr: Allan Kehoe
Coffs Harbour Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Bellascent (ex: Fragrance)
Tnr: Joseph Burges
King Cornelius (ex: Kings Concubine)
Tnr: Paul Smith
Stony Creek Race 1 - 1100m Maiden 0
Elite Pete (ex: Mistress O'reilly)
Tnr: Sharyn Trolove
Tuesday, December 31
Nowra Race 1 - 1600m Benchmark 66 0
Dark Vador (ex: Miss Cosmetic)
Tnr: Matthew Smith
Nowra Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Mrs Ed (ex: Truly Rare)
Tnr: Allan Kehoe
Rockhampton Race 4 - 1050m Benchmark 60 0
Sweet Fantasy (ex: Fantasy Quest)
Tnr: Kevin Hansen
Rockhampton Race 7 - 1100m Open 0
Satisfied Mugs (ex: Smug Satisfaction)
Tnr: Georgina Bourke
Saturday, January 11
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1200m Open 0
Amosu (ex: Precipitate)
Tnr: Liam Birchley
Foreign Press (ex: Writer's Block)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Inquicktime (ex: Quick Verse)
Tnr: Robert Heathcote
Gold Coast Race 2 - 1400m Open 0
I'm Zac (ex: Natural Dancer)
Tnr: Desleigh Forster

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
25
$28,146
$24,000
$65,000
2023
29
$32,374.14
$17,000
$170,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Writer's Block(AUS)
$65,000
2022 ex Precipitate(AUS)
$60,000
2022 ex Miss Leibert(AUS)
$57,500
2022 ex Career(AUS)
$55,000
2022 ex Mediation(GB)
$55,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Snitzel (AUS) 2002
Flame Of Sydney (AUS) 2003
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Snippets' Lass (AUS) 1993
Encosta De Lago (AUS) 1993
Flame Of Atlanta (NZ) 1995
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Snow Finch (IRE) 1984
Fairy King (USA) 1988
Shoal Creek (AUS) 1988
Clay Hero (AUS) 1985
Plans Awry (USA) 1984
Bletchingly: 5d x5s
Northern Dancer: 4d x5s x5d x5s
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Tamworth: Takeover Lad 3g ex Lady Denman
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
60.2% - (97)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
28.6% - (46)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
8.1% - (13)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
1.9% - (3)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
1.2% - (2)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Zabeel
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Sunshine In Paris
Fastnet Rock
5 wnrs Lesgo Don
Domesday
4 wnrs Stenson Wallman
Shamardal
4 wnrs Bella Babe
Casino Prince
3 wnrs Vegas Raider
More Than Ready
3 wnrs Battledance
Sebring
3 wnrs Satisfied Mugs
Flying Spur
2 wnrs Redavni
Hinchinbrook
2 wnrs Winston Hills
Nicconi
2 wnrs Mrs Ed

Race Record

At 2
1st - Inglis Sires' (1400) Gr.1
1st - Chris Toogood Hcp (1200)
2nd - Moet & Chandon Champagne Stks (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Unsw Todman Stakes (1200) Gr.2
2nd - Tab Plate (1100)
4th - Newgate Breeders' Plate (1000) LR

Stud MediaMore Media

Another Group 1 victory for Invader mare as Sunshine In Paris snares Champions Sprint
2024 ROSTER

Invader

Fee History

2023-$11,000 , 2022-$22,000 , 2021-$22,000 , 2020-$22,000 , 2019-$27,500 , 2018-$27,500

Grandsons of Redoute's Choice at Stud in Australasia