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Merchant Navy (AUS)

2014 Fastnet Rock (Danehill) x Legally Bay (Snippets)
Kooringal Stud

Group 1 producing sire! … unbeaten 2YO & dual Group 1 winning 3YO sprinter by Fastnet Rock … winner of the sire-making Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes & Group 1 Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee Stakes … progeny has sold up to $700k … runners include 2023 Group 1 Goodwood winner, Royal Merchant, 2023 Group winning 2YO Steel City etc.

Kooringal Stud

Kooringal Stud

Stands at Kooringal Stud
2024 FEE: $13,200

Kooringal Stud is ideally situated to accommodate every requirement for all owner-breeders of Thoroughbred stock, with first-class facilities and dedicated staff. Our full range of services include permanent and seasonal agistment, breeding, fully supervised foaling, rearing of young stock, yearling preparation and spelling of racehorses.

Harefield Rd , Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
office@kooringalstud.com.au
www.kooringalstud.com.au
0429 842 875

Latest News

Merchant Navy Filly a Bright Prospect for Bridge

Astute trainer Les Bridge knows how to get the best out of a talented horse and well related Merchant Navy filly Aye Aye Captain looks set for a good campaign after returning from a spell to score a stylish win at Rosehill on Wednesday.

Merchant Navy 2YO Salutes on Debut

Cody Cole had been quietly confident heading into Saturday’s Pilet Contracting LTD / Pioneer Seeds 2YO 800 with Landlock, and the debutant duly delivered in an exciting juvenile contest at Wanganui.

The Measure of Success

The measure of success for any sire is found on the racetrack and when the allure of something new and exciting has faded and we’re left with cold hard facts the picture painted can bring a pleasant surprise.

Nowhere to Hide

As stallions progress through their stud careers we learn more and more about them and a close look at the third season sires table is well worth consideration given the top 10 sires are all standing in either Australia or New Zealand this spring, albeit some not at the farms where they started.

New SW Merchant Navy - Cottee Triumphs in Tattersall's Mile

The lightly raced Merchant Navy mare Cottee had been building up for a peak performance and was an emphatic winner of the Listed Tattersall's Mile (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Winning Run for Royal Ascot Hero – 12 Winners in June

Back in 2018, Fastnet Rock colt Merchant Navy was the toast of Royal Ascot when he beat some of Europe’s best sprinters to win the Group I Diamond Jubilee Stakes (6f) and six years on he now calls Kooringal Stud home and a hot winning run since the start of June will no doubt prick the ears of all mare owners in the Wagga district.

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, February 18
Kyneton Race 8 - 1881m Benchmark 58
Sorry Sailor (ex: Condolences) Tnr: Rachael Cunningham Rdr:
Newcastle Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 68
Touch Of Navy (ex: Epitomise) Tnr: John Bannister Rdr: Braith Nock
Queanbeyan Race 7 - 1460m Benchmark 58
Devgru (ex: Zeal) Tnr: John Borham Rdr: Emma Ly
Wednesday, February 19
Riccarton Park Race 1 - 1600m Maiden
Naval Command (ex: Ruby Armani) Tnr: Robyn Ayton Rdr: Brandon May
Strathalbyn Race 3 - 1200m Maiden
Pirate (ex: Elusive Wonder) Tnr: Phillip Stokes Rdr: Lachlan Neindorf
Thursday, February 20
Geraldton Race 6 - 1200m Class 2
Navy Sun (ex: Kissed By The Sun) Tnr: Ron K Cowl Rdr: Jason Brown
Hawkesbury Race 7 - 1400m Class 5
High Blue Sea (ex: Bodhi Blue) Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou Rdr: Nash Rawiller
Pakenham Race 4 - 2000m Restricted 64
Sorry Sailor (ex: Condolences) Tnr: Rachael Cunningham Rdr: Jake Noonan
Townsville Race 2 - 1200m Maiden
Binghamton (ex: Munhro) Tnr: Bill Kenning Rdr: Wanderson D'Avila
Townsville Race 6 - 1000m Restricted 55
Spineless (ex: Sagamiyna) Tnr: Stephen Bush Rdr: Graham Kliese
Friday, February 21
Canberra Race 2 - 2000m Open 0
Piraeus (ex: Shigeru Sendan)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Canberra Race 5 - 1600m Class 1 0
Mariner's Dream (ex: Forty Winks)
Tnr: Matthew Kelley
Canberra Race 8 - 1300m Maiden 0
Aweigh (ex: Emerald Earth)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Canterbury Race 1 - 1550m Benchmark 78 0
Awash (ex: Chasing Mammon)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Canterbury Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 64 0
Piraeus (ex: Shigeru Sendan)
Tnr: R and W Freedman
Fannie Bay Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Merchant Delight (ex: Invincible Fille)
Tnr: Philip Cole
Kilmore Race 6 - 1200m Class 1 0
Naval Force (ex: River Dove)
Tnr: Thomas Sadler
Moonee Valley Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 78 0
Subliminal (ex: Majestic Faith)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Moonee Valley Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 70 0
Cat Noir (ex: Miss Dubois)
Tnr: Jamie Edwards
Quirindi Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
Surprize Boom (ex: Miss Marilyn)
Tnr: Geoff O'Brien
Quirindi Race 7 - 1450m Maiden 0
Eaglescliffe (ex: Jeu De Cartes)
Tnr: Troy O'Neile
Saturday, February 22
Caulfield Race 9 - 1100m Open 0
Subliminal (ex: Majestic Faith)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Caulfield Race 10 - 1400m Open Gr3
Subliminal (ex: Majestic Faith)
Tnr: L and T and W Corstens and Larkin
Doomben Race 6 - 1350m Class 6 0
Cadetship (ex: Elegant Air)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Naval Trader (ex: Roses For Deb)
Tnr: Matthew Hoysted
Doomben Race 8 - 1200m Benchmark 78 0
Standing Order (ex: Brugal Reward)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Gold Coast Race 2 - 1000m Class 2 0
Pacific Pirate (ex: Santuzza)
Tnr: Chris and Corey Munce
Gold Coast Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 65 0
Carpaccio (ex: Lady Lakshmi)
Tnr: Barry Lockwood
Rosehill Race 7 - 1300m Benchmark 78 0
Cadetship (ex: Elegant Air)
Tnr: Chris Waller
High Blue Sea (ex: Bodhi Blue)
Tnr: G and S Ryan and Alexiou
Rosehill Race 10 - 1300m Class 3 0
Ensign Parker (ex: Gibberer)
Tnr: Todd Howlett
Toowoomba Race 3 - 1300m Class 1 0
Carpaccio (ex: Lady Lakshmi)
Tnr: Barry Lockwood
Sunday, February 23
Mudgee Race 3 - 1200m Class 1 0
Naval Officer (ex: Lonely Heart)
Tnr: Jim McMillan
Nowra Race 1 - 1400m Class 5 0
Mighty Myrtle (ex: Merton Maid)
Tnr: K and L Dryden and Snowden
Sunshine Coast Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 65 0
Pacific Pirate (ex: Santuzza)
Tnr: Chris and Corey Munce
Monday, February 24
Albury Race 4 - 2000m Class 1 0
Mariner's Dream (ex: Forty Winks)
Tnr: Matthew Kelley
Grafton Race 2 - 1420m Benchmark 58 0
Aye Aye Skipper (ex: Guelder)
Tnr: John Sprague

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2025
1
$11,000
$11,000
$11,000
2024
19
$31,031.58
$12,500
$120,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Jade Fortune(Aus)
$11,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Legally Bay (AUS) 2000
Danehill (USA) 1986
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Snippets (AUS) 1984
Decidity (AUS) 1993
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
Royal Academy (USA) 1989
Gatana (AUS) 1989
Lunchtime (GB) 1977
Easy Date (AUS) 1977
Last Tycoon (IRE) 1983
Class (AUS) 1987
Natalma: 5s x5s
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5d x5s
Twig Moss: 4d x5s

Runners Today

Newcastle
Race 6 Touch Of Navy 5g ex: Epitomise
Queanbeyan
Race 7 Devgru 5g ex: Zeal
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Yesterday's Results

Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
37% - (88)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
32.8% - (78)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
20.2% - (48)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
7.1% - (17)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.9% - (7)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Street Cry
5 wnrs , (1 sw) Steel City
Bernardini
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Cottee
Seventh Reason
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Royal Merchant
Denman
7 wnrs Subliminal
High Chaparral
7 wnrs Galaxy Affair
Encosta De Lago
6 wnrs Arqana
Zabeel
5 wnrs Devgru
Lonhro
3 wnrs Tahnee Treasure
More Than Ready
3 wnrs Touch Of Navy
Anabaa
2 wnrs Whyemca

Race Record

At 2
1st - Anzac Day Stakes (1400) LR
1st - Racing.Com Mdn Plate (1200)
1st - Nick Johnstone Real Estate Hcp (1400)
At 3
1st - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Diamond Jubilee Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (1200) Gr.2
1st - H.D.F. McNeil Stakes (1200) Gr.3
3rd - Lexus Newmarket Hcp (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Schweppes Rubiton Stakes (1100) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

Win #4 for Merchant Navy sprinter as High Blue Sea motors at Randwick

Fee History

2024-$13,200 , 2023-$13,200 , 2022-$27,500 , 2021-$33,000 , 2020-$44,000 , 2019-$55,000 , 2018-$55,000