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Heroic Valour (AUS)

2013 Fastnet Rock (Danehill) x Myrrh (Nassipour)
Raheen Stud

Group 1 winning 2YO by Champion Sire & sire of sires in Fastnet Rock. Unbeaten as a 2YO, Heroic Valour also boasts an outstanding family, being a half brother to Group 1 Doncaster winner, Triple Honour. A son of one of the most remarkable speed sources in Australia, Heroic Valour is off to a flyer with his first crop of 2YOs (2021/22) and now 3YOs.

Raheen Stud

Raheen Stud

Stands at Raheen Stud
2023 FEE: $7,700

Spanning more than 4,000 acres in the fertile Gladfield Valley, Raheen Stud is one of Queensland’s most successful thoroughbred nurseries. Owned and operated by the Nolan family – Basil snr, his wife Diane, and daughter-in-law Natalie - Raheen offers every service from stallions to sales preparation, from foaling to agistment.

1585 Goomburra Rd, Gladfield , Gladfield via Warwick, QLD, 4370
raheenstud@bigpond.com.au
www.raheenstud.com.au
+61 (07) 4666 1172
Basil Nolan
0407 140 711

Latest News

Record Priced Heroic Valour Becomes His First Hong Kong Winner

Wednesday was a good day for Raheen Stud for couple of reasons with their exciting filly Certainlycan scoring at Doomben and then later in the day the farm’s young sire Heroic Valour posted his first winner in Hong Kong when James McDonald steered Gallant Valour to victory at Happy Valley.

Sires With Winners - Friday November 10

Here is the full list of 45 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia on Friday with winners and result details.

Sires by Bloodline – Fastnet Rock

Coolmore’s champion Aussie bred sire Fastnet Rock might be turning 22 this year, but he posted his 43rd Group I winner in Ireland last weekend with quality mares Via Sistina and Stay Alert running one-two in the Pretty Polly Stakes so there is no better time to take a closer look at his legacy as a sire of sires.

Affordable Quality and QTIS Eligibility Make Magic for Raheen

The Nolan family owned and run Raheen Stud is one of the most successful Queensland nurseries and their quality draft for Magic Millions features a mix of the proven and promising.

Raheen Stud's Heroic Valour a Highlight at NZB Ready to Run

Highly promising Queensland stallion, Heroic Valour, has lit up the New Zealand sale ring with his colt from Magic Albert mare, Lassila knocked down to Worldwide Bloodstock for $350,000 at Karaka’s Ready To Run Sale this week.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Deagon

Three heats for juveniles run at Deagon in Queensland on Tuesday morning produced two winners for Raheen Stud’s promising young sire Heroic Valour and an interesting Written By colt prepared by champion trainer Lee Freedman.

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, April 25
Murwillumbah Race 3 - 1550m Maiden
Son Of Heroic (ex: Stream Of Light) Tnr: Darren Graham Rdr: Luke Rolls
Sunshine Coast Race 6 - 1400m Benchmark 68
Farwest (ex: Magazine Miss) Tnr: T J and M Sears Rdr: Andrew Mallyon
Friday, April 26
Mackay Race 4 - 1200m Open
Mishani Amore (ex: Mishani Romance) Tnr: John Manzelmann Rdr: Chelsea Jokic
Saturday, April 27
Eagle Farm Race 4 - 1400m Benchmark 75
Too Hard To Refuse (ex: Alyssa Jean) Tnr: Desleigh Forster Rdr: Jimmy Byrne
Gold Coast Poly Race 4 - 1900m Benchmark 62
Shadyvale Storm (ex: Charsui) Tnr: Paul Butterworth Rdr: Danny Peisley
Longreach Race 4 - 1200m Maiden
Pompey's Valour (ex: Postage Stamp) Tnr: Rodney Little Rdr: Emma Bell
Mt Isa Race 5 - 1000m Class 1
Valonia (ex: Easy Game) Tnr: James Baker Rdr: James Baker
Mt Isa Race 7 - 1200m Class B
Valonia (ex: Easy Game) Tnr: James Baker Rdr: James Baker
Toowoomba Race 1 - 1300m Benchmark 70
Alfa Lily (ex: Solo Command) Tnr: Michael G Nolan Rdr:
Sunday, April 28
Sha Tin Race 2 - 1600m Class 3
Star Mac (ex: Marma Got Style) Tnr: David Hayes Rdr: Karis Teetan
Saturday, April 27
Ballina Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Son Of Heroic (ex: Stream Of Light)
Tnr: Darren Graham
Tuesday, April 30
Quirindi Race 5 - 1000m Maiden 0
Miss Heroic (ex: Clara's Cross)
Tnr: Michael Dykes
Wednesday, May 1
Ipswich Race 5 - 1700m Class 1 0
Classique Gal (ex: Lullaby Lady)
Tnr: Bruce Brown

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2024
19
$20,684.21
$18,000
$50,000
2023
23
$27,750
$24,000
$65,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Dayita(AUS)
$50,000
2022 ex Sandrelli(AUS)
$40,000
2022 ex Seduction Line(AUS)
$30,000
2022 ex Wild and Ready(AUS)
$30,000
2022 ex Anotherchardy(NZ)
$30,000

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Myrrh (NZ) 1994
Danehill (USA) 1986
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Nassipour (USA) 1980
San Pauli Girl (NZ) 1989
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
Royal Academy (USA) 1989
Gatana (AUS) 1989
Blushing Groom (FR) 1969
Alama (IRE) 1969
Western Symphony (USA) 1981
Cappoquin (NZ) 1984
Flaming Page: 5d x5s
Natalma: 5s x5s
Nijinsky II: 4s x4d
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5s

Runners Today

Murwillumbah
Race 3 Son Of Heroic 4g ex: Stream Of Light
Sunshine Coast
Race 6 Farwest 3g ex: Magazine Miss 3rd
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Yesterday's Results

2nd Ipswich: I'm Heroic 2g ex Glengal
3rd Ipswich: Classique Gal 4m ex Lullaby Lady
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
57.6% - (53)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
25% - (23)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
4.3% - (4)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
10.9% - (10)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.2% - (2)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0% - (0)

Top Nicks

Magic Albert
4 wnrs Baby Guinness
Captain Sonador
3 wnrs Tequila Dancer
Dodge
3 wnrs Too Hard To Refuse
I Am Invincible
3 wnrs Fodor
Choisir
2 wnrs Scottish Laird
Court Command
2 wnrs Alfa Lily
Encosta De Lago
2 wnrs Brave Intent
Lonhro
2 wnrs All Valour
Red Dazzler
2 wnrs Valtino
Sebring
2 wnrs Never Give Up

Race Record

At 2
1st - Sistema Diamond Stakes (1200) Gr.1
1st - 2yo C&G Slipper (1200) LR
1st - New World Stokes Valley Mdn (1000)
At 3
1st - Tavistock Northland Breeders (1200) LR
2nd - Gold Coast Guineas (1200) Gr.3
2nd - Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400) LR
2nd - Nzb Insurance Karaka 3yo Mile (1600) LR
2nd - John Deere Agrowquip 3yo (1500)
3rd - Sothys 44th N.Z. 2000 Guineas (1600) Gr.1
3rd - Sacred Falls Hawke's Bay Gneas (1400) Gr.2
4th - Nrm Sprint (1400) Gr.1
At 4
2nd - Darley Stallions Plate (1200) Gr.3
2nd - Te Akau Racing Lightning Hcp (1200) LR
2nd - Ray White N.Z Hcp (1200)
3rd - Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100) LR
4th - Bramco Granite & Marble Fly (1400) LR

Fee History

2023-$7,700 , 2022-$11,000 , 2021-$7,700 , 2020-$7,700 , 2019-$7,700 , 2018-$7,700