In 2025 the quality of yearlings on offer across Australasia by our standout sires TALL DARK STRANGER, STAY HUNGRY and CAPTAINTREACHEROUS is truly outstanding – take a look at the full list below before Sunday’s debut sales in Melbourne for Australian Pacing Gold…
TALL DARK STRANGER, multi-millionaire, USA 2019 2YO of the Year and 2020 USA Horse of the Year, Pacer of Year and 3YO Colt of the Year, was recently elected to the USA Harness Racing Hall of Fame. TALL DARK STRANGER won 19 of 22 career starts while banking over $2.3m. The fastest ever son of Bettor’s Delight retired after his three-year-old season and nineteen mares bred to TALL DARK STRANGER his first North American season were millionaires, including Anndrovette (1:48, $3.54m), Put On A Show (1:47.3, $2.36m) and Warrawee UBeaut (2,1:48.3, $1.79m). Of this first crop in North America who earnt over$1.29m, 11 two-year-olds recorded times faster than 1:53 including Kentucky Sires Stakes (Oakgrove) final winning filly, Karma (1:52.1) and Delray Beach (1:51.2) who took the 2024 Kentucky Golden Rod Final.
Australian Pacing Gold Ipswich 9 FEBRUARY
Lot 136, a colt out of Rock N Roll Heaven mare, Sheza Galvinator
NZB Karaka 15 FEBRUARY
Lot 4, a colt out of Christian Cullen mare, Just A Dream
Lot 76, a colt out of American Ideal mare, Bubbled Up
Lot 122, a filly out of Christian Cullen mare, Goodlookinggirl
Australian Pacing Gold Sydney 16 FEBRUARY
Lot 245, a filly out of Modern Art mare, Pole Dancer
Lot 254, a filly out of Christian Cullen mare, Ultimate CC
NZB Canterbury 18 FEBRUARY
Lot 203, a colt out of Christian Cullen mare, Schnucki Putzi
Lot 238, a colt out of Somebeachsomewhere mare, Travarica
Nutrien Sunshine Stars Brisbane 23 FEBRUARY
Lot 31, a filly out of Alta Christiano mare, Ginatiano
Australian Pacing Gold Perth 2 MARCH
Lot 370, a colt out of Rock N Roll Heaven mare, Iona Diamond
Lot 374, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Sports Package
Nutrien Sydney 9 MARCH
Lot 4, a filly out of Somebeachsomewhere mare, Prophesy
Lot 64, a colt out of Somebeachsomewhere mare, Anahita
Lot 65, a colt out of Sweet Lou mare, Arden Ubeaut
Lot 145, a filly out of Rock N Roll Heaven mare, Heavens Trend
Lot 176, a colt out of Somebeachsomewhere mare, Lady Shakira
Nutrien Bathurst 30 MARCH
Lot 47, a filly out of Somebeachsomewhere mare, Ready To Fire
Nutrien Melbourne 13 APRIL
Lot 254, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Minaj
Lot 249, a colt out of Presidential Ball mare, Modern Life
STAY HUNGRY is from multi-millionaire World Champion mare, My Little Dragon from statesman sire, Somebeachsomewhere it’s no surprise his results in North America have been incredible including average earnings per start of over $64,000 and seventeen sub-1:50 runners. Flying his flag high again were World Champion Seven Colors ($1.15m) and mare Zanatta ($810,000).
His debut crop in Australia were equally impressive, from 48 he had 29 starters for 20 winners and headed the first season sires table for average earnings at $17,000 – more than $3,000 over his nearest rival.
Australian Pacing Gold Melbourne 2 FEBRUARY
Lot 2, a filly of Art Major mare, Comekissmequick
Australian Pacing Gold Sydney 16 FEBRUARY
Lot 209, a colt out of Hes Watching mare, Foxy Patron
Lot 222, a filly out of McArdle mare, Mac Toddy
Lot 223, a colt out of Shadow Play mare, Macey Jayde
NZB Canterbury 18 FEBRUARY
Lot 154, a colt out of Sweet Lou mare, Louisa Galleon
Lot 218, a filly out of Artsplace mare, Stateofthenation
Lot 267, a colt out of Mr Feelgood mare, Alston Roze
Lot 294, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Cheer The Lady
Nutrien Sunshine Stars Brisbane 23 FEBRUARY
Lot 52, a filly out of Art Major mare, Major Fashion
Lot 94, a colt out of Western Terror mare, Tori Artist
Nutrien Hobart 1 MARCH
Lot 11, a colt out of Lombo Pocket Watch mare, Call Her Julie
Lot 14A, a colt out of Major In Art mare, Fuscienne
Australian Pacing Gold Perth 2 MARCH
Lot 313, a filly out of McArdle mare, Miss Madoff
Lot 341, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Southern Bele
Lot 348, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Vanzant
Lot 365, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Ideal Sports Girl
Lot 402, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Bettorgrinanbarit
Lot 409, a filly out of Barnett Hanover mare, Just Visiting
Lot 410, a colt out of Jeremes Jet mare, Playin With Magic
Lot 424, a colt out of American Ideal mare, Pennies For Whitby
Lot 453, a filly out of Art Major mare, Salcious Gossip
Nutrien Sydney 9 MARCH
Lot 5, a colt out of Art Major mare, Queens Gallery
Lot 7, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Real Intentions
Lot 31, a filly out of Four Starzzz Shark mare, Starzzzinthe Cross
Lot 57, a colt out of Courage Under Fire mare, Glenferrie Alexis
Lot 63, a colt out of American Ideal mare, American Styx
Lot 72, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Ballerina Couru
Lot 75, a filly out of Rob Roy Mattgregor mare, Barbie Mattgregor
Lot 91, a filly out of Art Major mare, Chalondra
Lot 96, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Cinco Amigos
Lot 107, a colt out of Shark Gesture mare, Demi Plie
Lot 138, a filly out of Always A Virgin mare, Go In Style
Lot 140, a colt out of Sweet Lou mare, Gotta Hav Me
Lot 144, a colt out of Rock N Roll Heaven mare, Heavenly Bread
Lot 162, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Jemstone
Lot 194, a colt out of Armbro Operative mare, Molly PItcher
Lot 196, a filly out of Art Major mare, Soho Moody Blue
Australian Pacing Gold Adelaide 23 MARCH
Lot 505, a filly out of Rocknroll Hanover mare, Fiona Rocks
Lot 517, a colt out of Four Starzzz Shark mare, Queen of Sharkz
Lot 523, a filly out of Western Terror mare, Tiddly Winx
Nutrien Bathurst 30 MARCH
Lot 3, a colt out of Art Major mare, Artsncraft
Lot 17, a filly out of A Rocknroll Dance mare, Dancing Lilly
Lot 32, a colt out of A Rockrnoll Dance mare, Looking Fabulous
Lot 37, a colt out of Art Major mare, Minika
Lot 41, a filly out of McArdle mare, My Whiskey Lullaby
Lot 58, a colt out of Jeremes Jet mare, Survivor Hero
Nutrien Melbourne 13 APRIL
Lot 242, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Lierre Noire
Lot 290, a colt out of Sportswriter mare, Rushton
Lot 368, a filly out of Dream Away mare, Edith Piaf
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS‘ record speaks volumes for quality and value at the yearling sales. His progeny in North America have now recorded stakes earnings of over $95.5m and in Australia, exceed $21.9m where again in 2024, he was dominant on the sires tables. Leading 2YO average earnings ($33,000) and currently overall his starters average more than $84,000. Captain’s stock include of course Catch A Wave ($2.08m), Encipher ($1.63m), Millwood Nike ($690,000), Tough Tilly ($618,000), Captain Ravishing ($600,000), Captains Knock ($547,000), Jewel Melody ($525,000).
NZB Karaka 15 FEBRUARY
Lot 1, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Ice Imperial
Lot 5, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Kayle Marie
Lot 44, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Ruby Rose
Lot 53, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Spandau Ballet
Lot 59, a filly out of Art Major mare, Shes An Angel
Lot 70, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Adore Me
Lot 73, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Bettor Twist
Lot 74, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Aliante
Lot 93, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Delightful Kas
Lot 113, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Elle Mac
Lot 121, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Gina Grace
Australian Pacing Gold Sydney 16 FEBRUARY
Lot 201, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Bettor Copagoodone
Lot 249, a filly out of Western Terror mare, Scarlet Babe
Lot 255, a colt out of Tell All mare, Tell Me Tales
NZB Canterbury 18 FEBRUARY
Lot 134, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Imaginary Bet
Lot 147, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Kensington Kate
Lot 179, a colt out of Christian Cullen mare, Opulent
Lot 187, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Picadilly Princess
Lot 213, a colt out of Art Major mare, Smiley Sophie
Lot 241, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, The Best of Me
Lot 243, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Turnstile
Lot 244, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Under The Odds
Lot 259, a colt out of Jumpforjoy mare, Allaboutjoy
Lot 277, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Bettor Go
Lot 290, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Buzinga
Lot 302, a colt out of Christian Cullen mare, Cullens Bet
Lot 308, a colt out of Falcon Seelster mare, De Lovely
Lot 319, a filly out of McArdle mare, Elusive Chick
Lot 334, a filly out of Art Major mare, Golden Arden
Nutrien Sunshine Stars Brisbane 23 FEBRUARY
Lot 61, a colt out of Art Major mare, Our Sweet Melody
Lot 78, a filly out of Roll With Joe mare, Segesta
Australian Pacing Gold Perth 2 MARCH
Lot 335, a filly out of Bettors Delight mare, Canstar
Lot 395, a filly out of Amercian Ideal mare, Moon Over Manhattan
Nutrien Sydney 9 MARCH
Lot 35, a colt out of Jeremes Jet mare, The Arch Nemesis
Lot 36, a colt out of Christian Cullen mare, The Archduchess
Lot 37, a colt out of Art Major mare, The Baggy Green
Lot 105, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Delightful Me
Lot 109, a filly out of Troublemaker mare, Distant Memory
Lot 160, a colt out of Rock N Roll Heaven mare, Island Banner
Lot 163, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Jerada Delight
Lot 192, a colt out of Bettors Delight mare, Millwood Cleopatra
Nutrien Melbourne 13 APRIL
Lot 217, a colt out of American Ideal mare, Gooddealehemily
Lot 277, a filly out of Live Or Die mare, Perfect Life
Lot 287, a colt out of American Ideal mare, Riri Rihanna
Lot 309, a filly out of Sweet Lou mare, Sweet Madison
Lot 311, a colt out of Art Major mare, The Empress
Lot 334, a colt out of Art Major mare, Angel Of Arts
Lot 338, a colt out of Art Major mare, Art De Triomphe
