Castelvecchio

$49,500 INC. GST

Dundeel - St. Therese
Bay 2016 15.3hh

Sensational young sire Castelvecchio's first-crop 3YOs include G1 winners Aeliana (Australian Derby) & El Castello (Spring Champion S.), G2 winner Double Market and G3 winners Shangri La Spring & Verona Rose.

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 now he’s delivering with 6 first-crop 3YO stakeswinners from his first 62 runners, including two dazzling Group 1 winners, El Castello (Spring Champion S. G1 & Gloaming S. G3) & Aeliana, spectacular winner of the Australian Derby G1, after two Group 1 Guineas placings.

Group winners Double Market, Shanrgi La Spring & Verona Rose, and Listed winner Comanche Miss underlined the emergence of a bright new star among Australian sires.

 

 

With only two months of 2024/25 to go, Castelvecchio is #4 on Australia’s 3YO Sires’ list, ahead of Zoustar & I Am Invincible, and among the top 10 on the General Sires’ premiership by stakes wins, with a total of 9 this season. And that’s with significantly fewer runners than every other stallion in the top 20.

The 2YO market responded quickly to Castelvecchio’s rise, with NZ$400,000 paid for the colt ex First Tier, a full brother to Double Market, at the NZ Ready To Run Sale in November 2024. The 2025 yearling market followed suit with an average price of 3.3 times Castelvecchio’s 2022 fee for 29 lots, up to the $290,000 paid by Star Thoroughbreds for the super-athletic Romalette colt at Magic Millions. 

And just as predicted, Castelvecchio is proving a highly effective match for mares by Danehill-line stallions like Fastnet Rock (damsire of El Castello) and Redoute’s Choice (Double Market & Shangri La Spring). 

 

“She was extraordinary. She left the barriers well, just travelled great from the outset and felt a winner a long way out.”

— Aeliana's jockey Damian Lane after her 5.3-length victory in the the Australian Derby G1, 5 April 2025

Group 1 winners
Stakeswinners
Stakes Performers

Aeliana

Castelvecchio x Temolie

4 wins from 1150m to 2400m

ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1
VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3
ATC Reginald Allen H., LR
3d, Hobartville S., Gr.2 

Prizemoney: A$2,269,275

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

Shangri La Spring

Castelvecchio x Opportunity

4 wins from 1200m to 2000m

ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3
3d Canberra Guineas, L
4th BRC Queensland Guineas, Gr.2
4th ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3.

Prizemoney: A$349,525

G1 winner AELIANA as a NZ$180,000 NZB Karaka Book 1 yearling
G1 winner AELIANA as a NZ$180,000 NZB Karaka Book 1 yearling
Listed winner Comanche Miss as a Magic Millions yearling
Listed winner Comanche Miss as a Magic Millions yearling

Commenced stud duties in Australia in 2020


Analysis by Crop

CropFoalsRnrsWnrsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
21/22915931486 (5)9 (7)6,041,003
22/23749000062,200
Totals1656831486 (5)9 (7)6,103,203

Analysis by Age

AgeRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
227272008,774
355297466 (5)9 (7)106,660

Analysis by Sex

SexRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
Colts30143232 (2)3 (3)85,430
Fillies38178254 (3)6 (4)93,166

Analysis by Race Distance

BandRnrsWnrsPlcdWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)Ave Earnings A$
< 1001m18242004,563
1001 - 1200m43889008,969
1201 - 1400m52179191116,578
1401 - 1600m32126134 (3)4 (3)48,567
1601 - 1800m101111 (1)1 (1)30,508
1801 - 2000m132022 (2)2 (2)118,388
2001 - 2200m3101005,445
2201 - 2400m21011 (1)1 (1)651,250
> 2400m20000028,125

New Zealand

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
23/24 (263)1030007,224
24/25 (154)642440050,942
Totals642740058,166

Australia

Season (Rank)RnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
23/24 (463)17238200167,475
24/25 (36)5825255426(5)9(7)5,877,562
Totals6227293446(5)9(7)6,045,037

Worldwide - All countries, calendar year

YearRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
20232040008,174
20244615129233(3)5(4)3,230,246
20255421187254(3)4(3)2,864,783
Totals6831320486(5)9(7)6,103,203

Totals in All Countries

CountryRnrsWnrsRunsWinsSW (GW)SWs(GWs)A$
Australia6227293446(5)9(7)6,045,037
New Zealand642740058,166
Totals6831320486(5)9(7)6,103,203

In 2025, Castelvecchio’s 4 Magic Millions Gold Coast yearlings averaged $177,500, including his season-high results of $290,000 for the colt ex Romalette, and $180,000 for the filly ex Iskander.
His 7 lots at Inglis Classic 2025 averaged $101,429, headed by the $180,000 colt ex Adamina.

2025

YEARSALESEXDAMPRICEBUYERVENDOR
2025MMGCCRomalette $290,000Star Thoroughbreds/Randwick Bloodstock Agency (fbaa)Arrowfield Stud
2025MMGCFIskander $180,000Waller Racing/Mulcaster BloodstockArrowfield Stud
2025CLYCAdamina$180,000Hayfields Racing / Intel Bloodstock (fbaa)Arrowfield Stud
2025MMACKebede $180,000Tartan Meadow BloodstockGlenn Lee Thoroughbreds
2025MMGCCJemison $160,000Legend Racing/Avenue BloodstockArrowfield Stud
2025CLYFRoseito$150,000Williams Racing / Suman Hedge BloodstockArrowfield Stud
2025CLYCI Am Verve$120,000Race With Lizzie / Glyn SchofieldLime Country Thoroughbreds
2025CLYCMiss Helsinki$110,000John Price BloodstockArrowfield Stud
2025SCYCCash First$95,000Paul Willets Bloodstock Consultancy / Richard OttoKingstar Farm
2025MMGCCLove Me Quietly $90,000Lucky Clover ThoroughbredsKenmore Lodge

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
2025-06-14
Horse Result Stakes
Ginger Sinner
3 G Ex Oceanway (AUS) by Snitzel
2nd
Adelaide Galvanising Industries H. Handicap 1100m
Murray Bridge
Soft(6) 1:03.85
1st: Caladan, 3rd: Russian Bobshark
Ms P Trenwith
Stakes: AUD$50,000
Earnings: AUD$8,900
Motoscafo
3 F Ex Jahre (AUS) by Encosta de Lago
1st
Midway H. Handicap 1200m
Rosehill
Soft(5) 1:11.32
2nd: Let's Go Again, 3rd: Miss Spacegirl
John Thompson
Stakes: AUD$120,000
Earnings: AUD$55,000
2025-06-06
Horse Result Stakes
Cifonelli
3 G Ex Romantic Affair (AUS) by Redoute's Choice
1st
Happy Birthday Allan Anforth Maiden H. Handicap 1280m
Canberra
Synthetic 1:15.44
2nd: Cold Mist, 3rd: Darken
G Portelli
Stakes: AUD$22,000
Earnings: AUD$13,000
2025-05-31
Horse Result Stakes
Malbork Castle
3 G Ex Flidais (AUS) by Timber Country
3rd
Flick Pest Control Maiden P. Conditions 1600m
Kembla Grange
Heavy(8) 1:40.37
1st: Charleroi, 2nd: Audenzia
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$55,250
Earnings: AUD$5,500
2025-05-28
Horse Result Stakes
Hazel Jean
3 F Ex Quattro Foglie (AUS) by Beneteau
2nd
Vandeek H. Handicap 1250m
Canterbury
Heavy(8) 1:15.59
1st: Inside Man, 3rd: Straand Beauty
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$52,000
Earnings: AUD$10,350
2025-05-26
Horse Result Stakes
Motoscafo
3 F Ex Jahre (AUS) by Encosta de Lago
3rd
Aaron Walter H. Handicap 1250m
Newcastle
Heavy(10) 1:18.28
1st: Lunaite, 2nd: Reducio
John Thompson
Stakes: AUD$38,850
Earnings: AUD$3,900
2025-05-22
Horse Result Stakes
Malbork Castle
3 G Ex Flidais (AUS) by Timber Country
2nd
Kurrinda Bloodstock Maiden H. Handicap 1600m
Goulburn
Heavy(9) 1:40.15
1st: Barbray, 3rd: The Beast
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$35,600
Earnings: AUD$7,450
2025-05-17
Horse Result Stakes
Ruins of Rome
3 G Ex Rekindled Glow (AUS) by Redoute's Choice
2nd
Impressu P. Open 1350m
Doomben
Heavy(8) 1:22.54
1st: El Morzillo, 3rd: Cosmo Centaurus
Chris & Corey Munce
Stakes: AUD$125,000
Earnings: AUD$22,500
2025-05-14
Horse Result Stakes
I Am Carrot
2 C Ex Ten Carat Rock (AUS) by Rock Of Gibraltar
3rd
Broadsiding 2YO H. Handicap 1400m
Kensington
Heavy(8) 1:25.54
1st: Burn the Sky, 2nd: Hereward
Sara Ryan
Stakes: AUD$58,500
Earnings: AUD$5,500
2025-05-09
Horse Result Stakes
Malbork Castle
3 G Ex Flidais (AUS) by Timber Country
2nd
Thoroughbred Park Maiden H. Handicap 1300m
Canberra
Soft(5) 1:17.74
1st: Celestial Breeze, 3rd: Aerostern Bro
Richard Litt
Stakes: AUD$22,000
Earnings: AUD$4,100
2025-05-07
Horse Result Stakes
Street Lark
3 F Ex Street 'em Sheila (USA) by Street Cry
1st
Sportsbet Maiden P. Conditions 1500m
MRC
Good(4) 1:31.19
2nd: Jillaroo, 3rd: Mini Angel
P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
Stakes: AUD$55,000
Earnings: AUD$30,250
2025-05-06
Horse Result Stakes
Elizabass
3 F Ex Varsity Blues (AUS) by All American
3rd
Dunlop Pitson and Jenkins Civil H. Handicap 1400m
Bendigo
Good(4) 1:23.94
1st: The Maggstar, 2nd: Regal Tycoon
Gavin Bedggood
Stakes: AUD$27,000
Earnings: AUD$2,160
2025-04-30
Horse Result Stakes
Andantino
3 G Ex Sister Phenomenon (AUS) by Rock Of Gibraltar
1st
Property Brokers Maiden S. Conditions 1100m
Woodville
Heavy(8) 1:05.76
2nd: Casino, 3rd: Classy Brahma
C W Cole
Stakes: NZD$17,000
Earnings: NZD$9,520
2025-04-24
Horse Result Stakes
Elizabass
3 F Ex Varsity Blues (AUS) by All American
1st
Property Maintenance Maiden P. Conditions 1300m
Bendigo
Good(4) 1:17.03
2nd: Jamesjohno, 3rd: Shubael
Gavin Bedggood
Stakes: AUD$27,000
Earnings: AUD$14,850
2025-04-23
Horse Result Stakes
Motoscafo
3 F Ex Jahre (AUS) by Encosta de Lago
1st
TAB App H. Handicap 1250m
Newcastle
Heavy(8) 1:16.95
2nd: Super Nui, 3rd: Aroha Stone
John Thompson
Stakes: AUD$40,950
Earnings: AUD$26,175

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 684 progeny to race, 435 winners (63.0%), earnings of over $73 million, 37 stakes winners, 29 stakes placegetters, inc.




MILITARIZE (20g, Dubawi, Muhtathir). Joint Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2022-23.4 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to 2023-24, A$2,696,950, 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, 4th BRC Doomben Cup, Gr.1.

CELESTIAL LEGEND (20c, Snitzel, National Assembly). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m to 2023-24, A$3,466,025, 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.

FEMMINILE (21f, Pierro, Fastnet Rock). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2500m to 2024-25, A$660,185, SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, Oaklands P., L, 3d MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3.

KONASANA (20f, Medicean, Danehill). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1150m to 1650m to 2024-25, NZ$400,000, A$574,300, Auckland TR Westbury Classic, Gr.2, ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3, ATC 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 Auckland TR New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, Otaki-Maori WFA Classic, Gr.1, MRC Ethereal S., Gr.3.

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 (21g, Encosta de Lago, Exit to Nowhere). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 2050m to 2024-25, A$430,860, 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). 18 wins from 1000m to 1600m to 2024-25, A$2,165,900, 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-twice, 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 TRC Thomas Lyons S., L, 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$697,545, 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.

CINCH (21f, Snitzel, Canny Lad). 3 wins from 1750m to 2100m in 2024-25, A$206,790, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, TTC Tasmanian Oaks, 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.

MARE OF MT BULLER (20f, Redoute's Choice, Woodman). 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m to 2024-25, A$511,075, ATC Epona S., Gr.3, Ghaiyyath First Yearlings H., James Squire H., 2d BRC The Roses, Gr.2, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, 3d SCTC Gold Coast Bracelet, L, Gosford RC The Coast H., ATC Inglis Classic Yearling Sale P., Thoroughbred Breeders H., Vale John Nicholson H.

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.

LITZDEEL (21f, Testa Rossa, End Sweep). 2 wins at 1600m, 2500m in 2024-25, A$164,849, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, 2d VRC St Leger, L, 3d MRC Galilee Series Final, L.

SUNSETS (20g, Fastnet Rock, Zabeel). 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m in 2023-24, A$435,665, 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.

TANNHAUSER (20g, Exceed and Excel, Royal Academy). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2000m to 2023-24, A$467,250, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, ATC Wilson Asset Management 2YO H., 2d ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 3d BRC JJ Atkins P., Gr.1, ATC Racing and Sports 2YO H., 4th ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Fernhill H., 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$148,300, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Sunlight Classic, L.

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.

His sire sons include Super Seth (7), Castelvecchio (6), 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. Producer.

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. Dam of-

Arriving Home (I Am Invincible) 2 wins at 1100m, 1300m, A$434,250, in 2024-25, ATC Petaluma H., TAB H., 3d GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, RL.

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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