More European Black Type for Starcraft
World Champion Older Miler and 5-time G1 winner Starcraft has notched another blacktype performer in Europe.
His first European starter – Don’t Tell Mary (ex Only in Dreams, by Polar Falcon) – was a stakeswinner, taking out the Listed Hilary Needler Trophy (5f). Yesterday in Germany 2YO colt Keep Cool (ex Kirov (GB), by Darshaan) placed 3rd in the G3 Grosser Bombadier Vosslocha (1710m) at Krefeld.
In Australia Starcraft has had just two starters (at Doomben and Eagle Farm) with both horses placing at their first outings.
Starstreamed (ex Gay Performance, by Bataan) finished very strongly for second in the 2009 Urban Events QTIS 600 2YO Handicap over 1010m at Doomben after racing greenly throughout. On 10 October, Starlin (ex Maid For Me, by Belong To Me (USA)) finished third in the 2009 Aergo Aviation Solutions QTIS 600 2YO Colts & Geldings Plate after winning a trial at Doomben.
Both of these horses are clearly looking for longer distances but seem to have plenty of natural ability.
“Starcraft was a supremely talented racehorse and he appears to be transmitting this raw ability to his juvenile offspring,” says Arrowfield Bloodstock Manager Jon Freyer.
“It’s encouraging to see such good results so early in the season and it augurs well for breeders who have supported the stallions in recent years.”
Starcraft stand at a fee of $22,000 (incl. GST) in 2009.
