Strada – The Speed to Succeed

Sons of legendary sire Danehill (USA) make leading sires and the success of this dynasty over a long period in Australia has led to certain genetic patterns and various nicks emerging to enhance the chances of success for the commercial breeder looking to punt a highly promising young sire such as Strada.

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The annual Inglis First Season Sire Showcase of weanlings was filmed at Newmarket on Thursday morning by TVN and for those who have not had time to sit down and watch the program we have a series of images highlighting some of the babies by our new generation of stallions.

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Group One racing for this season in Australia concluded last weekend with Encosta de Lago emerging as the leading force with four individual Group One winners in front of Red Ransom (USA) and Scenic (IRE) with three apiece, while the Mr Prospector and Turn-To sirelines made significant inroads on the all conquering Northern Dancers.

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QUIZ

1/ Which first season sire posted his first stakes-winner last Saturday when Shellscrape won a Listed race at Eagle Farm?

2/ The last Australian Group One winner of the season Russeting is from the family of champion sprinter Schillaci, true or false?

3/ Which three year-old filly smashed the course record for a mile at Royal Ascot last week?

4/ Patinack Farm bred stakes-winners Soiled and Subtle Cove are from which broodmare?

5/ Which stallion sired the most Australian Group One winners for the current season?

Answers are at the bottom of this page .