Castelvecchio

$22,000 INC. GST

Dundeel - St. Therese
Bay 2016 15.3hh

Sensational young sire Castelvecchio's first-crop 3YOs include G1 & G3 winner El Castello, G2 winner Double Market & Listed winner Aeliana - all in 15 days of October 2024.

HYPOTHETICAL MATING

Overview

A superlative Inglis Millennium and Group 1-winning juvenile who trained on to an acclaimed Cox Plate performance as a Spring 3YO, followed by a Guineas triumph in the Autumn, Castelvecchio fulfils the brief for a top-drawer Australian stallion prospect.

And he’s already delivering. Castelvecchio covered 335 mares in his first three seasons and his first Magic Millions Gold Coast & Inglis Easter yearlings averaged 6.5 x his opening fee.

Now, in the Spring of 2024, after Sydney stakes victories by El Castello & Aeliana, Castelvecchio is the Leading 2nd Season Sire standing in Australia.

 

 

A medium-sized, superbly athletic individual, Castelvecchio has a pedigree entirely free of Danehill – making him an ideal match for many Australian mares.

The clues are in plain sight. His Group 1-winning half-sister Maid Of Heaven is by Fastnet Rock’s son Smart Missile; his Group-winning half-sister Mirrasalo is by Redoute’s Choice; and his unraced half-sister Precious Moment has left stakeswinner Precious Memories to Stratum (by Redoute’s Choice).

Underlining the message is Castelvecchio’s first stakeswinner, the ATC Gloaming S. G3 winner El Castello – he’s out of a Fastnet Rock mare.

“Pretty competitive race and she’s a filly first-up. She’ll improve off that and she did a really good job today. She’s only had a few starts so it is all ahead of her.”

— Aeliana's jockey James McDonald after her Reginald Allen Quality LR win, 19 October 2024

El Castello

Castelvecchio x Word Games

4 wins from 1400m to 2000m

ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1
ATC Gloaming  S., Gr.3 
2d ATC Fernhill S., LR

Prizemoney: A$1,625,975

Double Market

Castelvecchio x First Tier

2 wins at 1400m & 1600m

MVRC Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2

Prizemoney: A$203,125

Aeliana

Castelvecchio x Temolie

2 wins from 1150m to 1400m

ATC Reginald Allen H., LR 

Prizemoney: A$173,000

Sydney SW AELIANA as a NZ$180,000 NZB Karaka Book 1 yearling
Sydney SW AELIANA as a NZ$180,000 NZB Karaka Book 1 yearling
Flemington stakes placegetter Comanche Miss as a Magic Millions yearling
Flemington stakes placegetter Comanche Miss as a Magic Millions yearling
Motoscafo, winner of her 3rd start, as a $240,000 Inglis Easter yearling
Motoscafo, winner of her 3rd start, as a $240,000 Inglis Easter yearling

Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2020
His oldest progeny will be 3YOs in 2024-25


Analysis by Crop

CropFoalsRnrsWnrsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
21/22914414223 (3)5 (4)3,210,630
22/2374100005,000
Totals1654514223 (3)5 (4)3,215,630

Analysis by Age

AgeRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
219272009,458
335128203 (3)5 (4)86,741

Analysis by Sex

SexRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
Colts2255101 (1)2 (2)91,011
Fillies2395122 (2)3 (2)52,756

Analysis by Race Distance

BandRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
< 1001m11040002,482
1001 - 1200m24484007,353
1201 - 1400m29107101115,469
1401 - 1600m165352 (2)2 (2)65,439
1601 - 1800m31011 (1)1 (1)96,867
1801 - 2000m21011 (1)1 (1)580,390
2001 - 2200m11010014,850
> 2400m10000050,000

New Zealand

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
23/24 (263)1030007,224
24/25 (143)521320026,646
Totals521620033,870

Australia

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
23/24 (463)17238200167,475
24/25 (35)311074183(3)5(4)3,014,285
Totals4012112203(3)5(4)3,181,760

Worldwide - All countries, calendar year

YearRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
20232040008,174
20244514124223(3)5(4)3,207,456
Totals4514128223(3)5(4)3,215,630

Totals in All Countries

CountryRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
Australia4012112203(3)5(4)3,181,760
New Zealand521620033,870
Totals4514128223(3)5(4)3,215,630

Castelvecchio’s first 12 yearlings averaged $196,000 at Magic Millions Gold Coast 2023, followed by 5 Inglis Easter lots sold for an average $200,000. 13 lots sold at MM, Inglis Classic & Easter for $150,000 or more, with three colts and a filly each making more than $300,000.
24 of the 26 Castelvecchio yearlings offered at the 2024 MM Gold Coast, Inglis Classic & Inglis Premier Sales averaged $78,000 with a top price of $220,000 paid for Blue Gum Farm’s colt ex Statuette.

2024

YEARSALESEXDAMPRICEBUYERVENDOR
2024MMGCCStatuette$220,000Merrick StauntonBlue Gum Farm
2024MMGCCSanta Rocks $170,000Galletta ConstructionArrowfield Stud
2024CLYCDixie's Comet$140,000Pride RacingRiversdale
2024MMGCCValley of Light (GB)$120,000Busuttin RacingArrowfield Stud
2024MMGCFZelrosa$100,000Kelly Schweida RacingArrowfield Stud
2024MMGCFMoroccan Rose$100,000Matthew Dunn/Neil Jenkinson Pty Ltd (fbaa)Longwood Thoroughbred Farm
2024MMGCFAlways Loyal$100,000River Junction StudValiant Stud
2024MMGCFSo Magic$100,000Shane Nichols RacingVinery Stud
2024CLYFSimply Wonderful (NZ)$90,000Matt Laurie RacingArrowfield Stud
2024IMYCTen Carat Rock$90,000DomelandBhima Thoroughbreds

2023

YEARSALESEXDAM.PRICEBUYERVENDOR
2023MMGYCStatuette$360,000Portelli RacingArrowfield Stud
2023MMGYCBallet Blanc$350,000Galletta Construction Co Pty LtdArrowfield Stud
2023MMGYFAspen Summit$340,000Cross Park StudArrowfield Stud
2023MMGYCOpportunity (NZ)$325,000Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott/Kestrel ThoroughbredsArrowfield Stud
2023IEYSCMiss Finland$280,000Galletta ConstructionsArrowfield Stud
2023IEYSFJahre$240,000Anthony Cummings ThoroughbredsBhima Thoroughbreds
2023MMGYCWord Games$220,000Anthony Cummings RacingCambridge Stud
2023MMGYFMs Rodarte$200,000Curtis Racing StablesArrowfield Stud
2023CLYCBelieve$200,000Myrtle House Pty LtdBell River Thoroughbreds
2023IEYSCValley of Light (GB)$190,000Galletta ConstructionsArrowfield Stud
2023CLYCO'Reilly's Angel (NZ)$180,000Magus EquineLime Country Thoroughbreds
2023KAAFTemolie$180,000Star ThoroughbredsRich Hill Stud
2023MMGYFWabeel$150,000Mystery DownsGlenlogan Park
2023IEYSCWecansay Mak$150,000Hawkes RacingArrowfield Stud
2023IMYCPass the Parcel$140,000Busuttin RacingNewhaven Park
Major Yearling Sale Average, 2023: $197,000 *Inglis Easter & Magic Millions Gold Coast

Race Date
2024-12-20
Horse Result Stakes
Cognoscenti
3 G Ex Irish Goodbye (AUS) by Fastnet Rock
1st
Veterinary Services Maiden S. Conditions 1400m
Matamata
Good(4) 1:24.10
2nd: Staphee, 3rd: Deep Water Bay
Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
Stakes: NZD$25,000
Earnings: NZD$14,375
2024-12-07
Horse Result Stakes
Shangri la Spring
3 C Ex Opportunity (NZ ) by Redoute's Choice
1st
Canadian Club H. Handicap 1500m
Rosehill
Heavy(10) 1:33.24
2nd: Bright Red, 3rd: Darling Downs
G Waterhouse & A Bott
Stakes: AUD$138,000
Earnings: AUD$105,000
2024-12-06
Horse Result Stakes
Ciao Bella Mia
3 F Ex Lucky Louie (AUS) by Pluck
3rd
Kennards Hire Maiden P. Conditions 1300m
Canberra
Soft(6) 1:17.93
1st: Dubai Warrior, 2nd: Erotas
K J Parker
Stakes: AUD$22,000
Earnings: AUD$1,800
Malbork Castle
3 G Ex Flidais (AUS) by Timber Country
2nd
Aspect Landscape P. Conditions 1600m
Canberra
Soft(6) 1:36.79
1st: Scarli Japali, 3rd: Due Calzini
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$22,000
Earnings: AUD$4,100
2024-12-04
Horse Result Stakes
Pelevecchio
3 F Ex La Pelegrina (USA) by Redoute's Choice
3rd
My Butcher Maiden P. Conditions 1050m
Balaklava
Good(4) 1:00.50
1st: Cosmic Ride, 2nd: Purfect Line
P Stokes
Stakes: AUD$25,000
Earnings: AUD$2,450
2024-11-26
Horse Result Stakes
Triti
3 G Ex Mardi (AUS) by Redoute's Choice
1st
Win Network Maiden H. Handicap 1400m
Tamworth
Good(3) 1:22.90
2nd: Halle Bee, 3rd: Apache Jack
P Messara & L Gavranich
Stakes: AUD$29,250
Earnings: AUD$20,625
2024-11-21
Horse Result Stakes
Shangri la Spring
3 C Ex Opportunity (NZ ) by Redoute's Choice
1st
Lawn Shed H. Handicap 1400m
Hawkesbury
Good(4) 1:21.39
2nd: Superhero, 3rd: Rennata
G Waterhouse & A Bott
Stakes: AUD$39,900
Earnings: AUD$26,175
2024-11-20
Horse Result Stakes
Ginger Sinner
3 G Ex Oceanway (AUS) by Snitzel
2nd
Sportsbet Maiden P. Conditions 1200m
Balaklava
Good(4) 1:10.12
1st: Taking Omaha, 3rd: Territorian
R & C Jolly
Stakes: AUD$25,000
Earnings: AUD$4,400
2024-11-16
Horse Result Stakes
Malbork Castle
3 G Ex Flidais (AUS) by Timber Country
2nd
Pre Purchase Tickets Maiden H. Handicap 1500m
Kembla Grange
Soft(6) 1:31.67
1st: Energetic Legend, 3rd: Existential Bob
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$55,250
Earnings: AUD$10,350
Verona Rose
3 F Ex Minamya (FR) by Makfi
1st
Hydro Steam Jet Maiden H. Handicap 1300m
Kembla Grange
Soft(5) 1:19.15
2nd: Cantarito, 3rd: Amusing
G Portelli
Stakes: AUD$40,950
Earnings: AUD$26,175
Aeliana
3 F Ex Temolie (AUS) by Star Witness
2nd
Thousand Guineas G1 1600m
Caulfield
Good(4) 1:39.23
1st: Another Prophet, 3rd: Too Darn Lizzie
C J Waller
Stakes: AUD$1,504,500
Earnings: AUD$270,000
2024-11-12
Horse Result Stakes
Our Allie Be
3 F Ex Smart Manoeuvre (AUS) by Smart Missile
1st
Kilgravin Lodge Maiden S. Handicap 1150m
Te Aroha
Soft(5) 1:07.69
2nd: Montana Bay, 3rd: Para Para
S B Marsh
Stakes: NZD$18,500
Earnings: NZD$10,360
2024-11-08
Horse Result Stakes
Jenni Castelforte
3 F Ex Kirahvi (AUS) by Animal Kingdom
1st
Bet365 Maiden Highweight Conditions 2200m
Hamilton
Good(4) 2:21.40
2nd: Instinctive Spirit, 3rd: Maritorious
L Smith
Stakes: AUD$28,050
Earnings: AUD$14,850
2024-11-05
Horse Result Stakes
Shangri la Spring
3 C Ex Opportunity (NZ ) by Redoute's Choice
1st
Inglis Xtra Maiden H. Handicap 1200m
Kembla Grange
Good(4) 1:10.56
2nd: She Rex, 3rd: King's Secret
G Waterhouse & A Bott
Stakes: AUD$39,900
Earnings: AUD$26,175
Ginger Sinner
3 G Ex Oceanway (AUS) by Snitzel
2nd
Hahn Maiden P. Conditions 1200m
Morphettville
Good(4) 1:10.12
1st: Sav on Ice, 3rd: Taking Omaha
R & C Jolly
Stakes: AUD$25,000
Earnings: AUD$4,400

DUNDEEL Horse of the Year in NZ in 2013-14. Champion 3YO in NZ in 2012-13. Champion Middle Distance Male in Australia & NZ in 2013-14. 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$7,550, A$5,386,160, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Australian Derby, Gr.1, Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Allan Denham Racing H., Australian Turf Club H., 2d ATC BMW S., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, MVRC Mitchelton Wines Vase, Gr.2, 3d ATC Ranvet S., Gr.1, 4th MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2. He entered stud in Aust. in 2014. Sire of 636 progeny to race, 394 winners (61.0%), earnings of over $60 million, 33 stakes winners, 26 stakes placegetters, inc.




MILITARIZE (20c, Dubawi, Muhtathir). Joint Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2022-23.4 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to 2023-24, A$2,593,950, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Golden Rose, Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Drinkwise 2YO P., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Apollo S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, George Ryder S., Gr.1, Todman S., Gr.2.

CELESTIAL LEGEND (20c, Snitzel, National Assembly). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to 2023-24, A$3,458,525, ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Schweppes 2YO H., 2d ATC Heritage S., L, All Too Hard at Vinery Stud 2YO P.

CASTELVECCHIO (16c, Dehere, Aloe). 4 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$2,938,750, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Inglis 2YO Millennium, RL, Theraces 2YO H., 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Dulcify S., L.

YOURDEEL - MINI FORCE X (SING.) (16g, Red Ransom, Rory's Jester). Champion 2YO in NZ in 2018-19. Equal Leading NZ 2YO on 2018-19 International Ratings.4 wins at 2, NZ$375,600, A$21,550, S$19,934, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Matamata RC Slipper S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 2YO H., 2d ARC NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2YO H., 3d ARC Karaka 2YO Million, RL.

DUNKEL (19g, Cape Cross, Sadler's Wells). 8 wins from 1600m to 2500m to 2023-24, A$858,625, SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, TTC Launceston Guineas, L, Tasmanian Derby, L, MRC Vale Verry Elleegant H., VRC Stud & Stable Awards H., MRC Frank O'Brien H., MVRC Ladbroke It! H., Make-a-Wish Australia P., 2d MRC Sharp EIT H., Cranbourne Classic H.

TRULY GREAT (15g, Jeune, Military Plume). 8 wins from 1100m to 2200m, A$1,100,075, WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1, Ted Van Heemst S., Gr.2, RJ Peters S., Gr.3, Seppelt Wines H., Amelia Park H., Don Martin Birthday H., Autumn Ascot Carnival H., 2d WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, Happy Birthday Mick Graves H., Mrs Mac's H.

ATYAAB (15c, Danasinga, Noble Bijou). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2800m, R1,278,938, Kenilworth Cape Derby, Gr.1, Cape Stayers, Gr.2, Turffontein Java H., L, Citizen Juvenile P., Betting World P., 2d Kenilworth Chairman's Cup, Gr.3, Turffontein Sea Cottage S., L, 3d Kenilworth Chairman's Cup, Gr.3, Turffontein Thrill of Tellytrack H., 4th Turffontein South African Derby, Gr.1.

SUPER SETH (16c, Redoute's Choice, Rory's Jester). 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, A$1,648,460, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Manfred S., Gr.3, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Ern Jensen Funerals 2YO H., 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Anzac Day S., L, 4th ATC All Aged S., Gr.1.

HOPE IN YOUR HEART (18f, Montjeu, Danehill). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,752,000, ATC Guy Walter S., Gr.2, Angst S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC Agency Real Estate H., 2d ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Goulburn DRC Kembla Grange Classic, Gr.3, Illawarra TC The Gong, 3d ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, Harry Angel Yearlings H., Hyland Race Colours H., 4th ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Coolmore Classic, Gr.1.

AQUACADE (18f, Sea the Stars, Charnwood Forest). 7 wins from 1600m to 2400m to 2023-24, NZ$453,185, Auckland TR Avondale Cup, Gr.2, Balmerino S., Gr.3, BOP RC JA Russell H., Auckland TR Vernon & Vazey H., Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Championship Final H., Lodge H., 2d Matamata Cup, L, Waikato RC Bill Lacy Memorial H., 3d Auckland TR Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Lodge Commercial H., Whangarei RC Michelle Bradley Racing H., 4th Auckland Cup, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.3.

GLOBAL EXCHANGE - ENJOYING (H.K.) (15g, Keep the Faith, Kenmare). 5 wins from 1400m to 2050m, A$293,550, HK$4,978,500, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, HKJC Dendrobium H., 2d HKJC Sports Institute 30th H., Ambitious Dragon H., Victoria Park H., 3d HKJC Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, MRC Polytrack P., HKJC Fat Choi H., Caroline Hill H., 4th Hong Kong Classic Cup, L.

LET'SROLLTHEDICE (19g, More Than Ready, Pins). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m to 2023-24, A$557,575, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Sharp EIT H., ATC Matt Behrmann H., 2d Geelong Classic, L, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Champagne S., Gr.1.

RED ACES (21c, Encosta de Lago, Exit to Nowhere). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2050m to 2024-25, A$414,360, Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, VRC Byerley 2YO H., 2d VRC Super Impose S., L.

VICTORIA QUAY (17f, Danehill Dancer, Sovereign Red). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m, A$217,825, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L.

THE INEVITABLE (15g, King's High, Bluebird). 17 wins from 1000m to 1600m to 2024-25, A$2,079,650, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MVRC Bendigo Bank S., L, TTC Newmarket H., L, Hellova Street S., L, Conquering S., L-3 times, TRC Tasmanian S., L, Thomas Lyons S., L, Tasmanian Guineas, L, ATC Silver Eagle, TRC Goodwood H., TTC Tas Fumigation 3YO Cup, Jansz 3YO Trophy, VRC Brenda Nugent H., TTC A Little Bit of Country P., 2d ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2, TTC Newmarket H., L, Conquering S., L, Tasmanian S., L, VRC WGCDR Ian Bayles DFC H., 3d MVRC All-Star Mile, TRC Hobart Limo Service 2YO H., 4th BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, TRC Tasmanian S., L, TTC Newmarket H., L, SCTC Glasshouse H., L.

AIN'TNODEELDUN (17g, Starcraft, Nothin' Leica Dane). 7 wins from 1600m to 2050m to 2023-24, A$694,545, MVRC JRA Cup, Gr.3, VRC TAB Trophy, L, SAJC Hill Smith S., L, MRC Quayclean H., MVRC Powerflo Solutions H., Ladbrokes Mates Mode H., 2d MRC VOBIS Gold Heath, Ladbrokes Same Race Multi H., 3d VRC Chester Manifold S., L, 4th VRC Anzac Day S., L.

ENTENTE (16g, Stratum, Bluebird). 6 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$887,965, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Colin Stephen H., Gr.3, Albury Gold Cup, L, Port Macquarie Cup, ATC Ranvet H., 2d ATC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Neville Sellwood S., Gr.3, Canberra Mile, 3d ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, Frank Packer P., Gr.3, St Leger, Everest Carnival H., TAB Venue Mode H., 4th Canberra Cup, L.

SHE'S IDEEL (15f, Anabaa, Marauding). 6 wins from 1550m to 2400m, A$1,413,825, ATC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, Schweppes H., Catanach's H., Tresemme H., Friday Night Racing H., 2d ATC Tancred S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, Aspiration H., Gr.3, Rosehill Gold Cup, 3d ATC Winx S., Gr.1, Millie Fox S., Gr.2, Epona S., Gr.3, St Leger S., Cleanaway H., 4th ATC Sydney Cup, Gr.1.

KONASANA (20f, Medicean, Danehill). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1150m to 1600m to 2023-24, A$403,300, ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3, St George Leagues Club H., Bowermans H., MVRC Centennial Nexus H., 2d VRC Oaks Preview, 3d VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3, ATC James Squire H., 4th MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3.

IRUKANDJI (15g, General Nediym, Civic Hope). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1500m, A$278,175, ATC Schweppervescence H., Gr.3, Hyland Race Colours H., BRC White Pool H., 2d VRC Football S., L, 3d ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, BRC Cascade H., 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Up & Coming H., Gr.3, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3.

TANNHAUSER (20g, Exceed and Excel, Royal Academy). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2000m to 2023-24, A$417,250, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, ATC Wilson Asset Management 2YO H., 2d ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 3d BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, ATC Racing and Sports 2YO H., 4th ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Fernhill H., L.

SUNSETS (20g, Fastnet Rock, Zabeel). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m in 2023-24, A$421,265, MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, 2d VRC Victoria Derby Preview, MRC Early Bird Renewal 2YO H., Moe Cup, 3d VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1, 4th VRC Super Impose S., L.

ELLIPTICAL (19g, Testa Rossa, Danehill). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, A$1,239,875, HK$65,100, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MRC Tile Importer 2YO H., 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d MRC Stow Storage Solutions H., 4th ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Exford P., L.

KINGOFWALLSTREET (21c, Fastnet Rock, Rock of Gibraltar). Winner at 2000m in 2024-25, A$225,600, MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, 2d Victoria Derby Preview, 4th VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1.

JASMIN ROUGE (21f, Snitzel, Red Ransom). Winner at 1200m in 2024-25, A$125,800, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3.

PURRFECT DEAL (16f, Tale of the Cat, Sir Tristram). 7 wins from 1200m to 2350m, A$255,490, Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, L, Qld Tatt's RC Qld Fire and Emergency H., 2d Ipswich TC Carlton Mid P., 3d ATC Christmas Cup, L, BRC IPCQ Industrial Coatings H., GCTC Simmons Livingstone H.

CUTADEEL (15g, Dylan Thomas, Sinndar). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, NZ$120,235, A$40,400, ARC 3YO Salver, L, Hawkes Bay Reliable Man Trophy H., Counties RC Rogers Racing Stables H., BOP RC Matamata Veterinary Services 2YO H., 2d Counties Cup, Gr.3.

TRULY INSPIRED (16g, Jeune, Military Plume). 4 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$182,430, WATC ATA S., L, Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., Crown Perth H., 4th WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, GA Towton Cup, L.

TRANSACT (15g, Tale of the Cat, Pleasant Tap). 3 wins from 2150m to 2800m, A$223,140, VRC St Leger, L, 2d MRC Galilee Series Final H., L, 3d Bendigo JC Big Screen Company H.

EPIMELES (21c, Redoute's Choice, Lonhro). 2 wins at 2 in 2023-24, A$141,475, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MRC Sportsbet 2YO H.

His sire sons include Super Seth, Castelvecchio, Lamanze, etc.

 

1st Dam

ST. THERESE, by Dehere. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m, NZ$119,450, A$140,000, ARC Soliloquy S., L, CJC Canterbury Breeders' S.H., L, Waikato RC Bloomsbury Stud H., ARC Sunday Star-Times Fashions in the Field H., 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, VATC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, CJC Churchill S.H., Gr.3, BOP RC Thames Valley S., Gr.3, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., L, 3d ARC Easter H., Gr.1, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.1, Taranaki RC Mason Appliances 4YO H., L, Hawkes Bay Shoreline Motel (Napier) H., 4th Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, WRC Wellington S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to ANDRELLA, half-sister to PLANET RULER, AROMA (dam of PLEASANT AIR). Dam of thirteen foals, nine to race, six winners, inc:-

CASTELVECCHIO (c by Dundeel) Subject horse.

MAID OF HEAVEN (f by Smart Missile) 2 wins at 1250m, 2000m, A$337,340, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Hong Kong Tour P.

MIRRASALO (f by Redoute's Choice) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2200m, A$230,245, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3, STC Cool Ridge H., AJC Premiership Countdown 2YO P., 2d Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, 4th AJC Dulcify H., L. Dam of-

MIRRA VISION (Lonhro) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$857,590, ATC Angst S., Gr.3, Moet & Chandon H., Precise Air H., ACY Securities H., TAB H., Hyland Race Colours H., 2d VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Festival S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC ANZ Bloodstock News H., 4th ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Hawkesbury Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Darby Munro S., L.

MIRRA VIEW (More Than Ready) 5 wins to 1400m, A$383,390, to 2023-24, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Cancer Foundation H., Kokoda Trail H., 2d ATC TAB H., Shalaa at Arrowfield H., 3d Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3.

Precious Moment (f by Charge Forward) Unraced. Dam of-

PRECIOUS MEMORIES (Stratum) 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m, A$242,250, WATC Challenge S., L, Pinjarra RC Chemmart Pharmacy P., 2d WATC Ascot One Thousand Guineas, L, Auto Classic BMW Trophy, Carbine Club of NZ 2YO P., Tabtouch 2YO P., JJ Richards & Sons P., Peacock Bros P., 3d WATC Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic, L. Producer.

Little Flower (f by Redoute's Choice) Unraced. Dam of-

HUSSY BY CHOICE (Hussonet) 6 wins to 1400m, A$254,550, WATC Miss Andretti S., L, Westralian Diamond Drillers H., Westspeed 3YO H., Westspeed Sprint H., Amelia Park Burgers H., 2d WATC Belmont Guineas, L, Carlton United Brewers H., 3d WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, Crown Perth Sprint H., 4th WATC Cyril Flower S., L. Producer.

 

2nd Dam

MOON SCENT, by Aloe. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, STC Kogarah H. Dam of 15 named foals, 13 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

PLANET RULER (Kaoru Star) 17 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$1,445,135, VRC Honda S.H., Gr.1, Gadsden S., Gr.1-twice, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, VATC Elders Mile H., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.2, Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, QTC Gold Coast Welter H., BATC Improvers' H.-twice, 2d VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, BATC Doomben Ten Thousand H., Gr.1, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.2, QTC Ascot H., L, 3d AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, VATC Futurity S., Gr.1, Elders Mile H., Gr.1, QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Ansett Cup, Gr.2.

ST. THERESE (Dehere) 5 wins. See above.

AROMA (Turf Ruler) Winner at 2, VRC Gibson-Carmichael S., L, 2d MVRC High Peak H., 3d MVRC Gadens Ridgeway H., VATC Family Celebration H., 4th VRC Bloodhorse Breeders P., Gr.2. Dam of-

PLEASANT AIR (Danehill) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m in Aust. and China, BTC Golden S., L, 3d Newcastle JC Coca-Cola Classic S., Gr.3, STC Argyle 2YO H., Bulldogs Season Pass H.

Unbridled Dancer. Winner at 1350m in Aust. Dam of-

Wrexham Dream. Unraced. Dam of-

Massabielle. Winner at 7f in Peru. Dam of-

SIBERIA (Singe the Turf) 4 wins from 1600m to 2000m in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Oscar Berckemeyer Pazos, Gr.3, 2d Monterrico Clasico Postin, Gr.2, 3d Monterrico Clasico Miguel Fort Magot, Gr.3, 4th Monterrico Clasico Hipodromo de Santa Beatriz, L, Clasico Batalla de Ayacucho, L. Producer.

Moon Vision. Unraced. Dam of-

ANDRELLA (Dehere) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L, ARC Lion Red New Year's Day Challenge H., Dunstan Stayers Championship Qualifier, Waikato RC Bunting in the Morning H., 2d Waikato RC Smith & Smith Auto Glass 3YO H., Avondale JC New Zealand Bloodstock H., ARC Sunday Star-Times Fashions in the Field H. Dam of-

Purnima. Unraced. Dam of-

TOMELILLA (Tavistock) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$208,485, Rotorua S., Gr.3, Counties RC Karaka Classic, L, Wanganui JC Challenge S., L, Waikato RC Lodge City Rentals H., 3d Taranaki RC Opunake Cup, L, BOP RC Tauranga Classic, L. Producer.

VIKTOR VEGAS (Tavistock) 7 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$237,415, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, Waikato RC Cup Day 11 December H., Egmont Cup, ARC Love & Co H., Manawatu RC Tasman Insulation Pink Fit H., 3d Auckland TR Counties Cup, Gr.3.

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
253-2A$1,608,000
3812-A$1,330,750
Totals:13422A$2,938,750
At 2 : ATC (Randwick) Champagne S., Gr.1 (1600m beating Loving Gaby and Lady Lupino), ATC (Warwick Farm) Inglis 2YO Millennium (R), L (1200m beating Accession and Dawn Passage), ATC (Canterbury) Theraces Maiden 2YO H. (1200m), 3d ATC (Randwick) Sires' Produce S., Gr.1 (1400m to Microphone and Loving Gaby), Skyline S., Gr.2 (1200m to Microphone and Cosmic Force)
At 3 : ATC (Rosehill) Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1 (2000m beating Prince Fawaz and Reloaded), 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1 (2050m to Lys Gracieux and beating Te Akau Shark), ATC (Randwick) Spring Champion S., Gr.1 (2000m to Shadow Hero and beating Battenburg), 4th ATC (Rosehill) Dulcify S., L (1500m)

World Thoroughbred Ranking: 120 (in 2019), 116 (in 2020).

2020 Rosehill Guineas G1

2019 Champagne S. G1

2019 Inglis Millenium RL

2019 Canterbury Maiden Win

Media

Castelvecchio First Yearlings | Selling at Magic Millions 2023

2022 Stallion Parade

2021 Virtual Stallion Parade

Castelvecchio First Crop Foals 2021

Castelvecchio - A Career Recap

Castelvecchio - NEW in 2020

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