US Navy Flag Heads The Oaks Roster for 2024

Media Release - Tuesday May 21

The Oaks Stud in Cambridge have announced their service fees for the forthcoming breeding season with the roster to be headed by leading second season sire U S Navy Flag at $15,000 + GST.

US Navy Flag (USA)

The son of War Front was represented by Gr.2 Auckland Guineas (1600m) winner Pendragon, who also finished runner-up in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m). Other highlight progeny include multiple stakes winner Chantilly Lace, Gr.2 Edward Manifold Stakes runner-up Aprilia and multiple Group One performer To Catch A Thief.

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The Symon Wilde-trained Navy King was a strong winner at Flemington last weekend, while impressive Ellerslie winner Fortunate Son was recently sold to Hong Kong.

Savabeel’s Group One winning son The Chosen One will stand his third season at stud at a fee of $4,000 + GST. Timeform Rated 118, The Chosen One will be represented by two weanlings at the New Zealand Bloodstock Weanling Sale on June 20 at Karaka.

Venerable sire Roc de Cambes, who sired recent Gr.2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) winner Antrim Coast, completes the roster at $3,000 + GST.

 

 

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