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Better Than Ready (AUS)

2009 More Than Ready (Southern Halo) x Sally's World (Agnes World)
Lyndhurst Stud

Champion Australian First Season Sire by winners and a leading Queensland sire … outstanding near black racehorse with 8 wins inc. 4 stakes victories at 3 & 4 … broke Northern Meteor’s Randwick 1200m track record … bred similarly to brilliant sire Sebring … stakes winners include Apache Chase, Port Lockroy (2024 Group 1 Railway S.), multiple stakes winners, Hidden Wealth, Epic Proportions, Chrysaor, Alpine Edge, The Odyssey, Tiger Legend, The Vowels, Skirt The Law, Better Get Set, Metalart etc. plus 2025 $1 million MM National 2YO Classic winner Isti Star ... 66% winners to runners.

Lyndhurst Stud

Lyndhurst Stud

Stands at Lyndhurst Stud
2025 FEE: $27,500

One of Queensland’s most successful studs – and operated by the Kruger family since 1956 – Lyndhurst Stud is located south west of Brisbane at Warwick. Offering all professional thoroughbred services – from agistment and foaling to yearling sale preparation and high quality stallions, Lyndhurst Stud has Condamine River frontage with extensive irrigation throughout.

PO Box 348 , Warwick, QLD, 4370
jeff@lyndhurststud.com
www.lyndhurststud.com
+61 (07) 4661 1588
Jeff Kruger
0429 076 610
Griff Kruger
0427 010 096

Latest News

Better Check Out the Lyndhurst Magic

Lyndhurst Stud Farm is home to one of Queensland’s favourite sons Better Than Ready and their Magic Millions draft of 12 features three by the reigning Champion Queensland Sire.

Hidden Wealth Shoulders 60kgs To Listed Falvelon Win

Weight can sometimes stop a train, but Tony Gollan’s Better Than Ready gelding carried top weight to victory in Saturday’s $200,000 Listed BRC Magic Millions Falvelon (1200m) at Eagle Farm with the win securing the gelding automatic entry to the $1m Magic Millions Snippets (1200m) on January 17.

Gin a Tonic Dominates MM 3YO and 4YO Victorian Classic

The $175,000 Magic Millions Victorian 3YO and 4YO Classic (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday produced a dominant winner in Gin a Tonic, shining the spotlight on his half-brother by Ole Kirk to be offered at Magic Millions next month.

First Stakes Victory For Better Then Ready’s Epic Proportions

With victories in NSW, Victoria and Queensland since July, Ciaron Maher’s Better Than Ready gelding Epic Proportions has produced some strong efforts in his last four starts in the sunshine state, but none more so than his effort of Saturday to win the Listed BRC Keith Noud Stakes (1200m) when leading throughout. 

Crossbow Takes Aim At Flemington To Score

With quality efforts behind handy horses in his first three starts, trainer Chris Waller crossed the border to Victoria with instant success for the Star Thoroughbreds raced Crossbow, with the well-marked son of Better Than Ready breaking through for an impressive win.

Better Than Ready’s Metalart Wins Group 3 W J Healy Stakes

Improving off a third in the Listed Lightning Handicap at Eagle Farm recently, 4yo Better Than Ready gelding Metalart stepped up to 1200m to record his first black type success, winning the Group 3 W J Healy Stakes.

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, February 11
Belmont Park Race 8 - 1400m Class 3
Five Down (ex: Suemori) Tnr: Luke Fernie Rdr: Chanel Cooper
Doomben Race 2 - 1650m Maiden
Artistic Endeavour (ex: Monte Bella) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Corey Sutherland
Doomben Race 2 - 1650m Maiden
Franklyiresistible (ex: Finishing Touch) Tnr: Jason Edwards Rdr: Cejay Graham
Doomben Race 2 - 1650m Maiden
Pronto Percy (ex: Bella Vedera) Tnr: David Murphy Rdr:
Doomben Race 7 - 1650m Benchmark 65
Thebarberofseville (ex: Night At The Opera) Tnr: Matt Kropp Rdr: Mark Du Plessis
Thursday, February 12
Ipswich Race 3 - 1100m Class 1
Immediate (ex: Bella Vedera) Tnr: Tony Gollan Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Ipswich Race 4 - 1100m Benchmark 65
Metalcraft (ex: Glengal) Tnr: Kelly Schweida Rdr: Cejay Graham
Ipswich Race 4 - 1100m Benchmark 65
Better Sweet (ex: Sweet Adaline) Tnr: Michael G Nolan Rdr: Olivia Kendal
Ipswich Race 6 - 1350m Restricted 60
For Better (ex: Freezethemillions) Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Friday, February 13
Mackay Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Ready And Betta (ex: Gypsy Secret)
Tnr: Lachie Manzelmann
Mackay Race 7 - 1100m Maiden 0
Luna Ready (ex: Give Me A Chance)
Tnr: Tom F Smith
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1600m Class 1 0
Betathaneva (ex: Regatta Parade)
Tnr: Paul Jenkins
Tamworth Race 2 - 1000m Benchmark 66 0
Master Gee (ex: She's All Greek)
Tnr: Craig Clegg
Ready And Lucky (ex: Mostly Lucky)
Tnr: Lou Mary
Tamworth Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Master Gee (ex: She's All Greek)
Tnr: Craig Clegg
Saturday, February 14
Dalby Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Athol Mac (ex: Sequondo)
Tnr: Harry Richardson
Eagle Farm Race 2 - 1000m Open 0
Steady Ready (ex: Our First Lady)
Tnr: T J and M Sears
Eagle Farm Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 85 0
Diamond Epic (ex: Rocknavar)
Tnr: Renita Beaton
Eagle Farm Race 6 - 1800m Benchmark 70 0
Diamond Epic (ex: Rocknavar)
Tnr: Renita Beaton
Thebarberofseville (ex: Night At The Opera)
Tnr: Matt Kropp
Eagle Farm Race 10 - 1000m Open 0
Blacksoil Belle (ex: Istiraaha)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
Gold Coast Race 1 - 1800m Open 0
Diamond Epic (ex: Rocknavar)
Tnr: Renita Beaton
Gold Coast Race 3 - 1400m Class 2 0
Beta Better (ex: Bettabet Red)
Tnr: Tom Cowan
Gold Coast Race 4 - 1100m Benchmark 65 0
Metalcraft (ex: Glengal)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Gold Coast Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 65 0
Metalcraft (ex: Glengal)
Tnr: Kelly Schweida
Immediate (ex: Bella Vedera)
Tnr: Tony Gollan
For Better (ex: Freezethemillions)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Gold Coast Race 8 - 1400m Benchmark 65 0
Go Maro (ex: Plumaro)
Tnr: Kevin Kemp
Home Hill Race 1 - 1180m Open 0
Northern Pride (ex: Hello Sweetpea)
Tnr: Tom Button
Home Hill Race 3 - 1180m Benchmark 55 0
Tow The Line (ex: Epic Flight)
Tnr: Lachie Manzelmann
Newcastle Race 5 - 1200m Maiden 0
Better Bloom (ex: Sweet Lavender)
Tnr: Robert Quinn
Nanango Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Here's Magic (ex: Ultimate Rush)
Tnr: Kym Afford
Pinjarra Race 3 - 1600m Rest 1 Metro Win 0
Five Down (ex: Suemori)
Tnr: Luke Fernie
Pinjarra Race 9 - 1200m Open 0
Girls On Fire (ex: Amelia's On Fire)
Tnr: Michael Lane
Toowoomba Race 4 - 1300m Class 1 0
Zelezny (ex: Hurl)
Tnr: Ravyn Warzecha
Toowoomba Race 7 - 1050m Maiden 0
Ladies Ocean Run (ex: Ocean Liner)
Tnr: Pat W Webster
Betterindanude (ex: Nakedindaspa)
Tnr: Paul John Wallace
Sunday, February 15
Coffs Harbour Race 3 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Te Pani (ex: Did You Wink)
Tnr: Indiana Turner
Kilcoy Race 1 - 1500m Benchmark 60 0
Go Maro (ex: Plumaro)
Tnr: Kevin Kemp
Kilcoy Race 7 - 800m Maiden 0
Ladies Ocean Run (ex: Ocean Liner)
Tnr: Pat W Webster
Betterindanude (ex: Nakedindaspa)
Tnr: Paul John Wallace
Monday, February 16
Cairns Race 1 - 1250m Open 0
Mister Tia (ex: Tia)
Tnr: Liliana McCormack
Cairns Race 3 - 950m Benchmark 65 0
Attentive (ex: Hanaan)
Tnr: Scott Cooper
Betta Al (ex: Hail Maher)
Tnr: Alwyn Bailey
Cairns Race 6 - 950m Benchmark 55 0
Tipped Off (ex: Tipping)
Tnr: Alwyn Bailey
Saturday, March 21
Rosehill Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Better Off Alone (ex: Not A Single Woman)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
27
$76,685.19
$60,000
$200,000
2025
60
$45,114.17
$25,500
$200,000

Top Sales

2024 ex Istiraaha(AUS)
$200,000
2024 ex Meadow(AUS)
$180,000
2024 ex Kennocha(AUS)
$160,000
2024 ex Haven(AUS)
$150,000
2024 ex Angharad(AUS)
$130,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

More Than Ready (USA) 1997
Sally's World (AUS) 2002
Southern Halo (USA) 1983
Woodman's Girl (USA) 1990
Agnes World (USA) 1995
Sally Magic (AUS) 1996
Halo (USA) 1974
Northern Sea (USA) 1974
Woodman (USA) 1981
Becky Be Good (USA) 1981
Danzig (USA) 1986
Mysteries (USA) 1986
Keltrice (AUS) 1990
Sleep Time Girl (AUS) 1988
Natalma: 5s x5d
Nearctic: 5s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4s x4d

Runners Today

Belmont Park
Race 8 Five Down 5g ex: Suemori
Doomben
Race 2 Artistic Endeavour 3g ex: Monte Bella
Race 2 Franklyiresistible 3f ex: Finishing Touch
Race 7 Thebarberofseville 5g ex: Night At The Opera
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Gatton: Bodysnatcher 3g ex Right Of Way
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
69.7% - (918)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
22% - (290)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.8% - (63)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
3% - (39)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.5% - (7)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.1% - (1)

Top Nicks

Freeze
18 wnrs , (3 sw) Alpine Edge
Fastnet Rock
18 wnrs , (2 sw) Better Get Set
Exceed And Excel
20 wnrs , (1 sw) Skirt The Law
Commands
14 wnrs , (1 sw) Epic Proportions
Choisir
13 wnrs , (1 sw) Chrysaor
Redoute's Choice
13 wnrs , (1 sw) Metalart
Bradbury's Luck
10 wnrs , (1 sw) Hidden Wealth
Denman
9 wnrs , (1 sw) Steady Ready
Snitzel
8 wnrs , (1 sw) The Odyssey
Bianconi
3 wnrs , (1 sw) Tiger Legend

Race Record

At 2
1st - Ramsay Health Care Hcp (1000)
4th - 0aks Hotels Hampden Stakes (1200) LR
At 3
1st - Brian Crowley Stakes (1200) LR
1st - Coca-Cola Falvelon Hcp (1200) LR
1st - Adco Mick Dittman Plate (1000) LR
1st - Darley Australia Hcp (1110)
1st - Ormiston College Redback Hcp (1110)
2nd - Coca-Cola Amatil Hcp (1000)
3rd - B'berg Distilling Co. Btc Cup (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Jim Beam 3yo Hcp (1200)
At 4
1st - Brisbane R.C. Keith Noud Hcp (1200) LR
1st - Club Super Hcp (1000)
4th - Schweppes Rubiton Stakes (1100) Gr.2

Stud MediaMore Media

Classy debut from Better Than Ready 2YO Ready Marea

Fee History

2025-$27,500 , 2024-$27,500 , 2023-$27,500 , 2022-$24,200 , 2021-$33,000 , 2020-$33,000 , 2019-$33,000 , 2018-$9,900 , 2017-$9,900 , 2016-$9,900 , 2015-$9,900

Sons of More Than Ready at Stud in Australasia