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Invader (AUS)

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

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

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, November 21

Hawkesbury Race 2 - 1100m Maiden

Indiamo (ex: Andiamo) Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou Rdr: Tom Sherry

Friday, November 22

Bong Bong Race 2 - 1000m Class 2

Mesmeriser (ex: Starovski) Tnr: Anthony Mountney Rdr: Sally Faulks

Orange Race 6 - 1400m Class 1

Dark Vador (ex: Miss Cosmetic) Tnr: Matthew Smith Rdr: Ashley Morgan

Sunshine Coast Race 1 - 1000m Maiden

Tinkerbella (ex: Miss Bam) Tnr: Glenn Richardson Rdr: Hannah Richardson

Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 62

I'm Zac (ex: Natural Dancer) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr: Samantha Collett

Sunshine Coast Race 4 - 1000m Restricted 58

I'm Zac (ex: Natural Dancer) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr:

Saturday, November 23

Atherton Race 2 - 1400m Benchmark 50

Wishnowsky (ex: Kicker) Tnr: Louise Terzi Rdr: Tyler Leslight

Barcaldine Race 2 - 1200m Maiden

First Shout (ex: Brightsideoflife) Tnr: Brendan Richardson Rdr: Kelsey Lenton

Cranbourne Race 8 - 1200m Open

Robrick (ex: Dorotea) Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent Rdr: Luke Currie

Inverell Race 4 - 1200m Class 2

Lesgo Don (ex: Foxyness) Tnr: Ridge Wilson Rdr: Ella Drew

Kembla Grange Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 78

Victory Lane (ex: Magrosso) Tnr: R and L Price Rdr: Joshua Parr

Toowoomba Race 5 - 1300m Benchmark 70

Bella Babe (ex: La Bella Rose) Tnr: Phyllis Kalinowski Rdr: Nozi Tomizawa

Sunday, November 24

Canberra Race 1 - 2000m Class 1

Ghaznavi (ex: Angora) Tnr: Theresa Bateup Rdr: Quayde Krogh

Narromine Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 58

Open Pearly Gates (ex: Tears In Heaven) Tnr: Lou Mary Rdr: Aaron Bullock

Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1000m Maiden

Forcefilly (ex: Devil's Harmony) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Jace McMurray

Monday, November 25

Ballina Race 4 - 1012m Maiden

Forcefilly (ex: Devil's Harmony) Tnr: Adam Campton Rdr: Jace McMurray

Other Nominations ▼

Saturday, November 23

Blackall Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0

First Shout (ex: Brightsideoflife)
Tnr: Brendan Richardson

Tuesday, November 26

Mackay Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0

Fruit Tingle (ex: More Than A Rose)
Tnr: Joao M Campeao

Wednesday, November 27

Geelong Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0

Reluctantlycharmed (ex: Ballychine)
Tnr: Grahame Begg

Geelong Race 3 - 1300m Maiden 0

Reluctantlycharmed (ex: Ballychine)
Tnr: Grahame Begg

Ipswich Race 4 - 1666m Class 1 0

Peaceful Prince (ex: Peace Palace)
Tnr: David Vandyke

Ipswich Race 7 - 800m Open 0

Tinkerbella (ex: Miss Bam)
Tnr: Glenn Richardson

Launceston Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 68 0

Better Than Banksy (ex: Occitan)
Tnr: Stuart Gandy

Newcastle Race 4 - 1850m Class 1 0

Ghaznavi (ex: Angora)
Tnr: Theresa Bateup

Saturday, November 30

Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1

Sunshine In Paris (ex: Zenaida)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Neasham and Archibald

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold

Average

Median

Top

2024

$29,120.83

$24,500

$65,000

2023

$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

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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

Runners Today

Hawkesbury

Race 2 Indiamo 4g ex: Andiamo 3rd

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Australasian Distance Performance

All

Winners

Short <= 1200m

44%

62.2% - (92)

Sprint 1201m - 1400m

24%

27.7% - (41)

Mile 1401m - 1600m

15%

7.4% - (11)

Mid 1601m - 2000m

10%

1.4% - (2)

Stay 2001m - 2400m

5.5%

1.4% - (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 Tartana

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

Sons of Snitzel at Stud in Australasia

Best of Bordeaux , Bondi , Boulder City , Bruckner , Doull , Dracarys , Ducimus , Generation , In The Congo , Jukebox , Ka Ying Master , Lofty Strike , Menari , Mr Mozart , Oceanity , Odyssey Moon , Russian Revolution , Sandbar , Shamus Award , Shinzo , Showtime , Sizzling , Sooboog , Splintex , Stratosphere , Sword of State , Thronum , Trapeze Artist , Wandjina , Wild Ruler

Grandsons of Redoute's Choice at Stud in Australasia

Anders , Doubtland , Dubious , Extreme Choice , Farnan , Ferrando , Squamosa , Stratum Star , Stronger , Va Pensiero

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