The Tasmanian Stallion Directory is a resource for breeders, showcasing stallions available in Tasmania. It includes a foreword by Gary Newton, information about the Magic Millions Tasmanian Yearling Sale held at Quercus Park, and profiles covering performance, pedigrees, and breeding potential.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 2 Foreword It is a pleasure to welcome breeders, owners and racing enthusiasts to the initial edition of the Tasmanian Stallion Directory. Tasmania has a proud thoroughbred breeding tradition and, while our industry may be smaller than those on the mainland, it has consistently demonstrated an ability to produce horses capable of competing successfully at the highest levels. At the heart of that success are our local breeders, studs and stallion owners who continue to invest in the future of the Tasmanian thoroughbred. The purpose of this directory is simple: to showcase the stallions available to breeders here in Tasmania and provide an informative resource when planning their upcoming matings. This year’s stallion line-up offers breeders an exciting mix of Group 1 performance, proven sires, emerging young stallions and internationally recognised bloodlines. There are stallions who have already demonstrated their ability to produce Group and stakes performers, alongside younger horses whose first crops provide plenty of reason for optimism. Importantly, Tasmania continues to offer breeders access to quality stallions without necessarily having to send mares interstate. Supporting our local stallions also supports the studs, breeders, owners and businesses that form an important part of Tasmania's racing and breeding industry. Throughout this directory, we have tried to go beyond simply presenting pedigrees and race records. Each stallion profile highlights the qualities that make that horse an interesting breeding proposition, including performance, progeny results, pedigree patterns and potential mating opportunities. Ultimately, selecting a stallion is an individual decision. Every mare is different and every breeder has their own objectives, whether breeding to race, breeding commercially or simply chasing the dream of producing their next good horse. We hope the Tasmanian Stallion Directory helps make that decision a little easier and, importantly, encourages breeders to take a closer look at the quality of stallions standing right here in Tasmania. The next Tasmanian-bred star has to start somewhere. Perhaps it begins with one of the stallions featured in these pages. Gary NewtonAT THE BARRIERS Tasmania From the breeding barn to the racetrack
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 4 Magic Millions at Home at Quercus Park An important chapter in the sale's history began in 2021, when the Tasmanian Yearling Sale moved to Quercus Park at Carrick, on the outskirts of Launceston. The first sale at the venue proved an immediate success. An Impending colt offered by Armidale Stud topped proceedings at $150,000, while the sale established new benchmarks including a record gross at the time. The venue quickly earned the support of vendors and buyers, providing the space and facilities required to showcase Tasmania's yearlings in a dedicated sales environment. Its success led to a further agreement between Rural Youth, Tasracing, TasBreeders and Magic Millions to keep the sale at Quercus Park through at least 2027. Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch has described Quercus Park as having established itself as the home of the Tasmanian Yearling Sale and an ideal location to showcase the state's thoroughbred industry. Supporting Tasmania's Breeders The sale also plays an important role in supporting Tasmania's stallion farms and commercial breeding industry. Local sires regularly feature prominently throughout the catalogue, giving breeders the opportunity to showcase their progeny alongside youngsters by some of Australia's most commercial mainland stallions. For studs such as Armidale, Grenville, Motree, Magnum Park and Tasmania's other breeders and vendors, the sale provides a vital marketplace without the significant cost and logistics involved in transporting an entire draft across Bass Strait. It also gives buyers the opportunity to inspect the progeny of Tasmania's stallions in one location — making the sale an important annual measuring stick for the state's breeding industry. Recent results underline the continued strength of the local product. At the 2026 sale, Needs Further had 11 yearlings sell at an average of $45,727 and up to $100,000, while Stratosphere had 19 sell for almost $500,000 in aggregate. The buying bench has also become increasingly diverse. In 2026, yearlings were purchased by buyers from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, as well as Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines. More Than Just a Sale Magic Millions' involvement in Tasmania extends beyond the auction ring. The annual Magic Millions Tasmanian 2YO Classic and Magic Millions Tasmanian 3YO & 4YO Classic provide valuable racing opportunities for eligible horses and help connect the breeding, sales and racing sectors. In 2026, the Magic Millions Tasmanian raceday moved to Hobart's Elwick Racecourse for the first time, with the $85,000 2YO Classic and $75,000 3YO & 4YO Classic forming part of the program. The next chapter will be written on Monday, February 15, 2027, when buyers again converge on Quercus Park for the Tasmanian Yearling Sale.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 6 Alpine Eagle Classic Bloodlines. Proven Results. Alpine Eagle combines an elite international pedigree with a growing record of producing quality racehorses across Australia, establishing himself as one of Tasmania’s leading proven stallions. A son of legendary sire High Chaparral, Alpine Eagle boasts a pedigree closely aligned with multiple Group 1 sire Dundeel, with both being by High Chaparral from daughters of champion broodmare sire Zabeel. It is a highly successful cross that gives breeders access to some of the world’s most influential classic and staying bloodlines. Importantly, Alpine Eagle is free of Danehill blood, making him an attractive outcross for a large percentage of the Australian broodmare population. Descending from the renowned Sadler’s Wells sire line, he offers tremendous mating versatility while continuing a bloodline that has already enjoyed considerable success in Tasmania. Alpine Eagle’s progeny continue to make their presence felt across Australia, attracting the attention of leading trainers and recording stakes and metropolitan success in multiple states. Heading his list of performers is The Map, a dual Listed and Group 3 winner whose victories include the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes and Listed JRA Plate. Stakes performers including Crack The Shutters and Geegees Gemstone have further strengthened Alpine Eagle’s credentials as a stallion capable of producing quality racehorses. His stock has also been well received in the sales ring, with yearlings selling for as much as $180,000. Across multiple seasons, his yearlings have averaged more than eight times his service fee, providing an impressive commercial return and demonstrating strong buyer confidence in his progeny. With an outstanding pedigree, proven racetrack results and strong commercial appeal, Alpine Eagle continues to enhance his reputation as one of Tasmania’s leading stallions. For breeders seeking class, versatility, proven performance and value, Alpine Eagle presents an outstanding opportunity.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 8 BODYGUARD 95 Mares in His First Season — Breeders Have Spoken Few first-season stallions receive a vote of confidence quite like Bodyguard, who covered an outstanding 95 mares in his debut season at stud. That level of support provides an exciting foundation for the young stallion and underlines the confidence breeders have placed in his pedigree, racetrack ability and potential to make his mark as a sire. A high-class juvenile on the racetrack, Bodyguard possessed the speed and precocity Australian breeders continually search for. He announced himself early, winning the Group 3 Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on debut before confirming his quality with victory in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude for colts and geldings (1100m) at Caulfield. Those performances established Bodyguard among the better two-year-olds of his generation and showcased the natural speed, professionalism and early maturity he now has the opportunity to pass on to his progeny. His appeal extends beyond his race record. Bodyguard offers breeders a combination of speed, precocity, pedigree and physical presence—qualities that are highly sought after both on the racetrack and in the sales ring. Most importantly, breeders have already backed him. Covering 95 mares in his first season gives Bodyguard the opportunity to establish himself quickly, with a substantial first crop set to represent him when his progeny reach the sales ring and, ultimately, the racetrack. For any young stallion, numbers matter. A strong first book provides greater opportunity to produce quality runners, while the level of support Bodyguard received in his opening season is a significant endorsement from breeders. Now the anticipation turns to his first foals. With 95 mares covered in season one, proven juvenile speed and an exciting pedigree behind him, Bodyguard has been given every opportunity to make an impact.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 10 HOLLER Group 1 Speed — 52% Winners to Runners A brilliant Group 1-winning sprinter from one of Australia’s most successful sire lines, Holler offers breeders proven speed, an outstanding pedigree and a growing record of producing winners. By champion sire Commands, Holler demonstrated his ability from an early age, winning as a two-year-old before developing into one of the country's high-class sprinting three-year-olds. His finest performance came in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick, where his natural speed and ability car- ried him to victory at weight-for-age. Holler was also successful in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley and Group 3 Red Anchor Stakes (1200m), while his class was further underlined when narrowly beaten into second place in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m). Retired to stud with outstanding credentials, Holler is building a solid record as a sire of tough and competitive racehorses. From 131 progeny to race, Holler has produced 69 individual winners — an impressive 52% winners-to-runners — with his progeny earning more than $6.2 million. His record includes stakes-performed progeny, while his runners have demonstrated the versatility to win across a range of distances and racing jurisdictions. Holler also brings breeders access to an exceptional Australian speed family. His sire Commands, a son of Danehill, became one of Australia's most reliable sources of winners and produced numerous Group 1 performers. Holler is out of Shouts, a daughter of Strategic and from the outstanding family of champion sprinter Yell, giving him speed and quality throughout his pedigree. For Tasmanian breeders, Holler represents an opportunity to access a Group 1-winning sprinter with proven results at stud. With 69 winners, a 52% winners-to-runners strike rate and more than $6.2 million in progeny earnings, Holler has already demonstrated his ability to produce genuine racehorses. Group 1 speed. Proven winners. An outstanding Australian pedigree. Holler has the credentials to deliver.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 12 MASTER OF DESIGN Group 1 Winner — Group 1 Sire — 60% Winners to Runners For breeders looking for a stallion with the results already on the board, Master of Design presents a compelling combination of elite bloodlines, Group 1-winning speed and proven success at stud. A son of breed-shaping champion Redoute’s Choice, Master of Design proved himself at the highest level on the racetrack, highlighted by his brilliant victory in the Group 1 T.J. Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. He also captured the Group 2 Sebring Sprint (1300m) and was Group 1 placed in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m), demonstrating the speed and class that made him an exciting stallion prospect. Importantly, Master of Design has gone on to transmit that ability to his progeny. He is the sire of Group 1 Thorndon Mile winner The Mitigator, a nine-time winner who also captured the Group 3 Eagle Technology Stakes and was runner-up at Group 1 level. His other leading performers include outstanding sprinter Greyworm, a nine-time winner whose career was highlighted by victory in the Group 3 Hall Mark Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, and talented mare Megamea, winner of seven races and almost $590,000, including Tasmania’s Group 3 Vamos Stakes (1400m). Those headline performers are backed by an impressive overall record, with Master of Design achieving 60% winners to runners — a statistic that underlines his ability to consistently produce genuine racehorses. His pedigree adds further strength to his credentials. By legendary sire and sire-of-sires Redoute’s Choice, Master of Design provides breeders with direct access to one of the most influential bloodlines in Australian thoroughbred racing. Now standing in Tasmania, Master of Design offers breeders something particularly valuable: proven performance at an accessible level. He was a Group 1-winning sprinter himself, has sired a Group 1 winner and multiple Group winners, and continues to maintain an excellent winners-to-runners strike rate. Group 1 winner. Group 1 sire. 60% winners to runners. Master of Design has the results to match the pedigree.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 14 Needs Further Tasmania's Proven Source of Stakes Winners Needs Further has established himself as one of Tasmania's premier stallions, consistently producing quality racehorses that perform at every level. Combining an elite pedigree with an outstanding record at stud, he has become a favourite among Tasmanian breeders seeking both commercial appeal and racetrack success. A talented sprinter-miler, Needs Further raced only five times but won on three occasions, highlighted by victory in the Group 3 ATC Carbine Club Stakes (1600m). His rise through the grades was remarkable. After winning his maiden by six lengths, he progressed to Group-winning company within just three unbeaten starts, showcasing the natural ability that has since be- come evident in many of his progeny. By champion sire Encosta de Lago, one of Australia's greatest stallions and an outstanding sire of sires, Needs Further is out of the Group 3-winning Danehill mare Crowned Glory. She was runner-up in the Group 1 Golden Slipper before becoming an exceptional broodmare, producing ten winners from ten runners, including dual Group 1 winner and successful sire Hallowed Crown. At stud, Needs Further has built an enviable reputation for producing tough, genuine racehorses with speed, durability and versatility. His progeny have won feature races throughout Tasmania while also proving competitive on the mainland, with many showing precocious ability as juveniles before training on to perform as older horses. His commercial appeal continues to strengthen. Buyers have shown increasing confidence in his stock, with yearlings selling for up to $100,000 at this year's Magic Millions Tasmania Yearling Sale. His progeny consistently attract leading trainers and syndicators who appreciate their athleticism, temperament and proven racing ability. With an elite pedigree, a proven female family and an ever-growing list of successful offspring, Needs Further offers breeders a stallion whose results speak for themselves. Whether breeding to race or to sell, he continues to deliver outstanding value while reinforcing his position as one of Tasmania's leading proven sires.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 16 Sizzling– Snitzel- Admirelle (General Nediym) Service fee $5,500 Incl. GST Combining brilliant natural speed, exceptional toughness and an outstanding temperament, Sizzling progressed from an elite juvenile to become a proven sire. A $260,000 Magic Millions yearling by four-time Australian Champion Sire Snitzel, Sizzling proved well named when recording a six-length debut victory at Eagle Farm. Quickly establishing himself as a high-class juvenile, Sizzling was at the forefront of the major two-year-old races before striking outstanding form during the Brisbane Winter Carnival. After a dominant 4½-length victory in the Listed Ken Russell Classic, Sizzling showed great heart and determination to prevail in the Gr.2 Champagne Classic despite race conditions that were against him. He was sent out odds-on again in the Gr.2 BRC Sires' Produce Stakes, overcoming an outside draw to produce another barnstorming finish and score by 1¾ lengths. He then completed four consecutive victories with an even more dominant performance in the Gr.1 T.J. Smith Classic. At three, Sizzling added the Listed Gold Edition Plate and the Gr.2 Queensland Guineas to his record, retiring a seven-time winner of more than $1.3 million in prize money. Now firmly established as a proven sire, Sizzling has sired 216 individual winners with progeny earnings exceeding $20 million. His progeny include stakes winners Secret Blaze and Big Shots among his nine stakes performers, while his 35 metropolitan winners contribute to an outstanding 66.3% winners-to-runners strike rate. Sizzling is a son of the stakes-placed General Nediym mare Admirelle, a daughter of stakes winner Laudemio. He descends from a prolific black-type family that has also produced the stakes winners D'Argento (Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas), Attrition (Gr.1 Toorak Handicap), Royal Rumble, Wind And The Lion, Hoss Amor, Quantico, Bonaparte, Diamonds, Roulette King, Alibaba, Written Dash, I Am The Boss, Vintage Dance, Pittance, Born To Fly, Fullazz, Shy Hero, Loving Cup, Celeris and Star Of Bombay.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 18 SQUAMOSA Not A Single Doubt –Class Success The Not A Single Doubt branch of the Danehill sire line is in flying form and Squamosa with his record of regularly siring winners is one of its quiet achievers. Joining Extreme Choice, Farnan and Anders as Not A Single Doubt horses to sire stakes winners, Squamosa was the first of that group to stud - being a member of his high achieving sire's second crop. Showing early toe, Squamosa easily won a couple of trials before starting odds-on at his Kensington debut; duly saluting by a soft three lengths. Again a hot favourite at Randwick second up, the bay travelled so well on pace that he was able to take over a long way from home; the winning margin again three lengths. It was a win that saw Squamosa start favourite in the G3 Run To The Rose in which he was always Run down only late by Toorak Toff in the Gr.1 Golden Rose Stakes at his next outing, Squamosa was off the scene for ten months - returning with another very easy (4 3/4 lengths) victory in the Listed June Stakes. Retiring to stud a four time winner from seven starts, Squamosa has not served big books but he has achieved a 63.5% winners-to-runners strike rate with Kiwi Ida (nine wins, three in Group company) and the speedy Order Of Command (eight wins, two at Listed level) his headliners. Another four of Squamosa's progeny have earned black-type whilst 28 are metropolitan winners. Squamosa is a son of the dual Listed winning Success Express mare Class Success, half-sister to the durable (ten wins) stakes winner Phered from an internationally prolific black-type family; one represented by the stakes winners Vidor, Jo Knows, Semillon, Myfriendwil, Petite Fantasy and Desert Fantasy. Squamosa is inbred Northern Dancer 5s x5d, Bletchingly 5s x 3d, Nijinsky II 5s x 5d
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 20 STRATOSPHERE Proven Speed — Proven Stakes Success Stratosphere continues to strengthen his credentials as one of Tasmania’s proven sources of speed, with his progeny demon- strating the ability to win early, progress through the grades and compete successfully at stakes level. A son of outstanding stallion Snitzel, Stratosphere brings breeders access to one of the most influential speed sire lines in Aus- tralian racing. Snitzel’s extraordinary influence continues through both his sons and daughters, making Stratosphere an attrac- tive option for breeders seeking speed, precocity and commercial appeal. Stratosphere himself possessed those qualities as a racehorse. A talented juvenile, he was a winner at two and demonstrated the natural speed that earned him his opportunity at stud. His progeny are now building his reputation, headed by the outstanding Tasmanian mare Sanniya. From seven victories to the end of the 2025/26 season, Sanniya has earned $486,870 and developed into one of Tasmania’s most accomplished mares. Her feature-race record includes victories in the Group 3 Mystic Journey Stakes and Group 3 Vamos Stakes, along with the Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes. Importantly, Sanniya showed her ability from the outset, winning the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, before progressing from a talented juvenile into a multiple Group winner. Her record also includes victories in the Lady Lynette and Hospitality Carpet Charge, demonstrating her versatility from sprinting distances through to 1400 metres. She provides an outstanding example of what Stratosphere can produce — early speed, durability and the ability to progress to black-type company as an older horse. As a son of Snitzel, Stratosphere possesses the pedigree and speed Australian breeders demand, while the racetrack perfor- mances of his progeny are providing the results to support those credentials. For breeders seeking a stallion capable of producing precocious youngsters who can continue to develop and perform at stakes level, Stratosphere represents an exciting proven option. From 2YO speed to Group 3 success — Stratosphere is producing the results that matter.
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Tasmanian Stallion Directory 22 TURFFONTEIN Dual Group 1 Winner — A Pedigree Built on Proven Influences A dual Group 1-winning sprinter with an intriguing pedigree and a proven record at stud, Turffontein offers Tasmanian breed- ers an established source of speed, toughness and performance. By Johannesburg, a champion two-year-old and internationally influential sire, Turffontein possessed the class and durability to compete successfully against elite company throughout his racing career. His finest performances came at Group 1 level, winning the William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Those victories demonstrated his versatility at the highest level, with Turffontein possessing the speed required over 1200 metres while also carrying that quality through to 1400 metres. Beyond his own racetrack achievements, one of Turffontein’s most interesting attributes for breeders is the construction of his pedigree. He carries duplication to several highly influential thoroughbred ancestors, being inbred 5S × 5D to Northern Dancer, together with 5D × 5D duplications of Sir Gaylord and Little Hut. Northern Dancer requires little introduction as one of the most influential stallions in thoroughbred history, while the pres- ence of Sir Gaylord and Little Hut adds further depth to a pedigree rich in internationally successful bloodlines. It gives breeders an interesting foundation from which to plan matings, particularly when looking to reinforce some of the great speed and performance influences found throughout the modern thoroughbred. Importantly, Turffontein is more than an impressive pedigree and outstanding race record — he is a proven sire of winners. His progeny have demonstrated the toughness and versatility that characterised his own racing career, producing winners across a range of distances and racing environments. For Tasmanian breeders, that combination is particularly appealing. Turffontein provides access to a dual Group 1-winning racehorse, an internationally recognised sire line and a pedigree carrying carefully balanced duplications of some of the breed’s most influential ancestors. With his own elite racetrack performance and a proven ability to produce winners, Turffontein continues to offer breeders an established and affordable opportunity.
Tasmanian Stallion Directory 23 PEDIGREE POWER Northern Dancer — 5S × 5D Sir Gaylord — 5D × 5D Little Hut — 5D × 5D Contact: Mandy Gunn, Ph: 0417 350 064; Email: mandy@motreethoroughbreds.com.au
Tasmanian Stallion Directory 24 YULONG PRINCE Group 1 Class — International Performance — Pedigree Power An internationally performed Group 1 winner with a powerful pedigree, Yulong Prince offers Tasmanian breeders access to bloodlines that have enjoyed outstanding success across the world. A son of champion South African sire Gimmethegreenlight, Yulong Prince brings together elite racetrack performance, versatility and an internationally proven sire line. Originally racing as Surcharge in South Africa, Yulong Prince demonstrated his quality at the highest level before continuing his career in Australia. His crowning achievement came at Flemington when he produced an outstanding performance to win the Group 1 Kennedy Cantala Stakes (1600m), defeating a quality field over the famous Flemington mile. It was a performance that showcased the turn of foot, toughness and class that characterised his racing career. His pedigree provides another compelling reason for breeders to take a closer look. Yulong Prince carries a 5S × 5D duplication of the breed-shaping Northern Dancer, one of the most influential stallions in thoroughbred history. That duplication brings Northern Dancer into Yulong Prince’s pedigree through both his sire and dam lines, providing breeders with an interesting foundation when considering future mating patterns. His sire Gimmethegreenlight, a Group 1-winning son of More Than Ready, has developed into one of Southern Hemisphere racing’s most influential stallions, producing an outstanding stream of elite performers. Through Gimmethegreenlight, Yulong Prince also provides Australian breeders with the influence of More Than Ready, whose impact on Australian racing — particularly as a source of speed, precocity and quality — has been enormous. Yulong Prince therefore presents an intriguing package for breeders: Group 1-winning performance in Australia, international racing credentials, the Gimmethegreenlight–More Than Ready sire line and a pedigree featuring Northern Dancer 5S × 5D. For breeders looking to introduce international bloodlines while retaining influences that have already enjoyed enormous success in Australia, Yulong Prince represents an exciting opportunity. Group 1 winner. Son of Gimmethegreenlight. Northern Dancer 5S × 5D. International bloodlines with proven Australian performance.
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