The first of the Nostradamus (Medaglia D'Oro – Leone Chiara)
progeny to trial has proven to be a big surprise packet for star Queensland
trainer Liam Birchley. Latin Prophet, a Nostradamus colt out of Fastnet Rock
mare Isle Du Cap ran an impressive hard-held second in a 650m Deagan trial to
have Birchley eyeing off yet another Karaka Millions.
"He's a late foal and I did something I never ever do. I
galloped him on Friday over 400m in his first piece of serious work. He bounced
out of that so well that when I saw these trials scheduled I thought I may as
well bowl him around behind them and get a barrier certificate before he heads
to the paddock. He really surprised me how well he's gone and just how
professional he was," Birchley said.
Birchley purchased the son of Nostradamus at the NZB Karaka
sales in January for $28,000 from the Mapperley Stud draft. Bred by Rosemont
Stud, he is the first foal of Fastnet Rock mare Isle Du Cap who is a half
sister to stakes winner Yesterday's Songs and Group-placed Rahveel.
"He seems above average, that's for sure. He's just been so professional in the two efforts we've asked of him so far including this morning. We will take a conservative approach and geld him and put him in the paddock now to bring him back for a Karaka Millions prep. He looks the ideal horse for that," Birchley said.
The champion Queensland trainer has won the
Karaka Millions twice with Sister Havana (2010) and Hardline (2015).
Nostradamus' oldest are now 2yos and he was the most popular
first season stallion in Victoria in his freshman year, giving him a few
bullets to fire in the first season stallion's race. The son of Medaglia D'Oro
stands for $8800 at Rosemont Stud this season.
Watch the trial here: https://youtu.be/1Pu9f2jYaHA
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