Repeating the formula
Another mare who has earned an upgrade - or rather, a return - to Kia Ora Stud’s Farnan is Dixie Chick (Star Witness), whose son Nashville Jack (Farnan) was an impressive ...
Manikato Target For Tropicus
One of two stakes winners on the day for Darley’s Too Darn Hot at Caulfield, the impressive Group 3 MRC Heath 1100 (1100m) victory of Kia Ora’s Tropicus has connections set to target the stallion prospect at Group 1 races.
It’s in the blood | Space Rider
He has a long way to go to match Bella Nipotina (Pride Of Dubai), but last Saturday’s Moonee Valley winner Space Rider (Zoustar) appears to ...
Captivant Colt Pounces Early with a 4 Length Trial Win
Captivant’s early promise was on full display at today’s Waipa trials when Capital Express stormed to victory in Heat 4.
Farnan Half-Sister Bolts in at Warwick Farm
When a half-sister by Zoustar to Golden Slipper winner Farnan sells for just $250,000 at Inglis Easter you would be entitled to wonder what was ...
Matings Mix: Olly Tait
A self-professed fan of Kia Ora Stud’s Farnan, Tait is sending Von Trapp (Frankel {GB}) to Farnan this season after two foals by Zoustar. She is due ...
Ninja puts his opposition to the sword – just!
Following a dominant maiden victory at Kembla Grange, where he won by over 11 lengths, it was no surprise to see the Michael Freedman-trained ...
McArdle backing ‘bigger and stronger’ My Gladiola to make an impact on return
Trainer John McArdle is confident a “bigger and stronger” My Gladiola (I Am Invincible) can prove her doubters wrong by making a leap characteristic of ...
Stakes Next for Extremely Smart Filly
By outstanding sire Extreme Choice from Shane Nichols former stable favourite and Group I VRC Myer Classic winner I Am a Star, exciting filly Esha has the ability to match her pedigree.
Olatunde Salutes at Ballarat
Last seen contesting the Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes, newly gelded three-year-old Olatunde bolted in at Ballarat on Monday, continuing the fast start to ...
Farnan Friday – Winning Double
Farnan sired 14 first crop winners last season to be leading first season sire by winners and his first two runners on Friday both came ...
Farnan making a splash at stud
At a time when Australia looks for its next big things in the stallion world to step up alongside a raft of ageing champions, Kia ...
