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Success at
Elsdon Park

2025-26 Black-Type Horses Bred

Saltcoats
Ardrossan - Savanite by Savabeel
Record
Info
Wins
Dual stakes winner of the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes at two and the Listed Wyong Cup at five
DOB
17 Sept 2020
Breeder
JML Bloodstock
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m

Gr.1 Winners Raced

Since the establishment of their green, blue and yellow silks, Lib and Katrina Petagna have enjoyed nine Gr.1 winners. These talented horses include:

Kalapour
War Command - Kaladena (Daylami)
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gr.3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington Gr.3 JRA Chairman's Hcp (2000m) at Doomben
DOB
May 10, 2017
Breeder
His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs
Sold
The Gr.1 winner was initially purchased by his now trainer Kris Lees and Justin Bahen after four starts in the UK.
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gr.3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington Gr.3 JRA Chairman's Hcp (2000m) at Doomben
Sofia Rosa
Makfi - Bislieri by Encosta de Lago
Record
Info
Awards
Wins
NZB Filly of the Year and Gr.1 Australian Oaks heroine. Trained by Stephen Marsh.
DOB
2012
Breeder
Gerry Harvey
Sold
By Westbury Stud to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $65,000 at the 2014 NZB Select Yearling Sale
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2015-16. Top Filly on The 2015-16 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+).
5 wins from 1200m to 2400m, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, ARC Rentokil Initial H., Hawkes Bay Hastings - Heart of Hawke's Bay H
Lucia Valentina
Savabeel - Staryn Glenn by Montjeu
Record
Info
Awards
Wins
Triple Gr.1 winning heroine of the Gr.1 ATC (Randwick) Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the ATC (Rosehill) Vinery Stud Stakes and the VRC Turnbull Stakes. Trained to Gr.1 success by Kris Lees.
DOB
8 Nov 2010
Breeder
Helen-Gaye & Graham Bax
Sold
By Blandford Lodge to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $60,000 at the 2012 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). Joint Top Filly on The 2013-14 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). World Thoroughbred Ranking: 117 (in 2016). NSW Provincial Champion Horse of the Year 2015
7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3,
Ugo Foscolo
Zacinto - Bequests by Stravinsky
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.1 NZ Two Thousand Guineas hero. Trained by Stephen Marsh
DOB
21 OCt 2013
Breeder
Inglewood Stud
Sold
By Inglewood Stud to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $50,000 at the 2015 NZB Select Yearling Sale
6 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, NZ$379,750, A$5,000, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Hamilton Vets Equine S., L, Punters Challenge 5th May H., Hawkes Bay El Roca Sprint H.,
Dal Cielo
Per Incanto - Cent From Heaven by Centaine
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.1 ARC Diamond Stakes winner. Trained by Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman
DOB
5 Oct 2012
Breeder
Little Avondale Trust
Sold
By Little Avondale Stud to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $95,000 at the 2014 NZB Select Yearling Sale
5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, NZ$225,000, A$321,550, ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Summer Sprint H., ARC DHL 2YO S., GCTC Matthew Dunn Racing H., ATC Chi-X Sprint H

Gr.1 Success

In addition to the eight Gr.1 winners to have raced in Elsdon Park's silks, Lib and Katrina have been involved as co-owners of an additional 4 Gr.1 horses. These elite horses comprise: Clean Sweep, State of Rest, Alabama Express & Mission Critical

2024-25 Black-Type Horses Bred

Ardalio
Ardrossan - Bridgewater by Written Tycoon
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders' Stakes (1200m) Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m)
DOB
04/10/2021
Breeder
Elsdon Park's JML Bloodstock
Trained by Stephen Marsh
Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders' Stakes (1200m) Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m)
Beau Dazzler
Ardrossan - Pwerfect by Pentire
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes (1800m) for trainers Tony and Maddy Sears
DOB
7 Sept 2021
Breeder
Dewar Partnership
Sold
Bought by Paul Moroney Bloodstock / Catheryne Bruggeman / Sears Racing for $85,000 from the Mapperley Stud draft at the 2023 NZB Book 2 Sale
Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes (1800m) Listed Eureka Stud Phelan Ready Stakes (1000m)
Gr.3 Grand Prix Stakes (1800m) Listed Eureka Stud Phelan Ready Stakes (1000m)

2023-24 Black-Type Horses Bred

Panic
Time Test - Daniela's Magic by Per Incanto
Record
Info
Wins
Listed South Pacific Stakes (1400m) at Randwick
DOB
31 August
Breeder
JML Bloodstock
Sold
Bought by Mick Wallace/Paul Moroney Bloodstock at the 2022 NZB Book One Yearling Sale from Blandford Lodge's draft for $80,000.
Listed South Pacific Stakes at Randwick
Listed South Pacific Stakes (1400m) at Randwick
Beau Dazzler
Ardrossan - Pwerfect by Pentire
Record
Info
Wins
1st at Eagle Farm on December 9, 2023 in the Eureka Stud Phelan Ready (LR) over 1000 metres.
DOB
7 Sept 2021
Breeder
Dewar Partnership
Sold
Bought by Paul Moroney Bloodstock / Catheryne Bruggeman / Sears Racing for $85,000 from the Mapperley Stud draft at the 2023 NZB Book 2 Sale
1st at Eagle Farm on December 9, 2023 in the Eureka Stud Phelan Ready (LR) over 1000 metres.
1st at Eagle Farm on December 9, 2023 in the Eureka Stud Phelan Ready (LR) over 1000 metres.

2022-23 Black-Type Horses Bred

Saltcoats
Ardrossan - Savanite by Savabeel
Record
Info
Wins
Dual stakes winner of the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes at two and the Listed Wyong Cup at five
DOB
17 Sept 2020
Breeder
JML Bloodstock
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m
Ethereal Star
Snitzel - Eleonora by Makfi
Record
Info
Wins
Trained by Andrew Forsman, Ethereal Star won the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) as a 2YO at her second career start. The effort would see her become a pre-post favourite for the 2023 Karaka Million, where she finished a game second.
DOB
1 September 2020
Breeder
Elsdon Park
Sold
To Forsman Racing/Andrew Williams Bloodstock/Bevan Smith Bloodstock for $600,000 at the 2022 NZB Book 1 Sale
Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m), 19.11.22
Lost And Running
Per Incanto - Dreamlife by Danroad
Record
Info
Wins
Talented John OShea-trained gelding who added a third black-type win to his record in 2022/23 with a dominant performance in the Gr.2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick
DOB
21 Sep 2016
Breeder
Elsdon Park
9 wins to 1300m to 2022-23, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, Southern Cross S., Gr.3, Luskin Star S., L, Newcastle JC The Hunter, ATC Fujitsu General Sprint H., Vinery Stud H., Sky Racing Active H.-twice,
One Kiss
Tivaci- Discreet Evening by Discreet Cat
Record
Info
Wins
Our landmark first stakes winner for the season, who denied all for trainer Mark Walker in the 2022 Listed CJC Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m)
DOB
6 Nov 2019
Breeder
Elsdon Park
Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L.

2024/25 Black-Type Racing Team

Ardalio
Ardrossan - Bridgewater by Written Tycoon
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders' Stakes (1200m) Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m)
DOB
04/10/2021
Breeder
Elsdon Park's JML Bloodstock
Trained by Stephen Marsh
Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders' Stakes (1200m) Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m)
Yaldi
Ardrossan - Luroel
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.2 Auckland Guineas Trained by Andrew Forsman
DOB
2011
Breeder
Max Brown
Sold
Purchased by Bruce Perry from Little Avondale's 2023 NZB Book 2 Yearling draft for $50,000.
Gr.2 Auckland Guineas
Gr.2 Auckland Guineas

2023/24 Black-Type Racing Team

Elsdon Park’s four Black-Type victors comprised:

Kalapour
War Command - Kaladena (Daylami)
Record
Info
Wins
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gr.3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington Gr.3 JRA Chairman's Hcp (2000m) at Doomben
DOB
May 10, 2017
Breeder
His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs
Sold
The Gr.1 winner was initially purchased by his now trainer Kris Lees and Justin Bahen after four starts in the UK.
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill
Gr.1 KIA Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill Gr.3 Lexus Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington Gr.3 JRA Chairman's Hcp (2000m) at Doomben
Loch Eagle
Lonhro x Song Street by Shamardal
Record
Info
Wins
1st 2023 $2,000,000 Gr.2 The Ingham (1600m); 2nd 2022 Bisley Workwear South Pacific (LR); 3rd 2022 Channel 7 Gunsynd Classic (Gr.3). Trained by Kris Lees.
DOB
30 Sept 2018
Sold
Bought by Bruce Perry Bloodstock Ltd (BAFNZ for $230,000 from Newgate Farm at the 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale
1st 2023 $2,000,000 Gr.2 The Ingham (1600m); 2nd 2022 Bisley Workwear South Pacific (LR); 3rd 2022 Channel 7 Gunsynd Classic (Gr.3)
1st 2023 $2,000,000 Gr.2 The Ingham (1600m)

2022/23 Black-Type Racing Team

Luncies
Iffraaj - Under The Rainbow (Fantastic Light)
Record
Info
Wins
Victor of the 2023 Gr.3 Tattersalls Cup (2400m) for trainer Kris Lees
DOB
31/03/2017
Breeder
Stetchworth & Midlle Park Studs Ltd
Victor of the 2023 Gr.3 Tattersalls Cup (2400m) for trainer Kris Lees
Saltcoats
Ardrossan - Savanite by Savabeel
Record
Info
Wins
Dual stakes winner of the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes at two and the Listed Wyong Cup at five
DOB
17 Sept 2020
Breeder
JML Bloodstock
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m
2023 Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes 1400m 2025 Listed Wyong Cup 2100m
Kalapour
War Command - Kaladena (Daylami)
Record
Info
Wins
Purchased by Kris Lees and Justin Bahen in the UK. After an injury setback upon Australian arrival, Kalapour has delivered on his early promise with 4 wins and gained a golden ticket into the 2023 Gr.1 Melbourne Cup following his success in the Gr.3 VRC Archer Stakes.
DOB
10 May 2017
Breeder
His Highness The Aga Khan's Studs
19 Starts 5-3-4 5 wins from 1500m to 2550m, €13,425, A$230,375, to 2022-23, VRC Archer Stakes Gr.3, BRC Chairman's H., Gr.3, ATC Lander Toyota H., BRC Brad Jarrett Memorial H.,
Cruz Missile
Savabeel - Cruz Control by Centaine, gelding
Record
Info
Wins
Produced a brilliant never say die effort for trainer Stephen Marsh to win the Listed Barfoot and Thompson Gingernuts Salver at Pukekohe
DOB
5 Oct 2019
Breeder
Barlow Thoroughbred Ltd
Sold
Bought for Lib Petagna by Bruce Perry at the 2021 NZB Book One Yearling Sale
Listed Barfoot and Thompson Gingernuts Salver
Milford
Savabeel - Etiquette by O'Reilly
Record
Info
Wins
Registered his third black-type win for trainer Mike Moroney with a game performance in the Gr.1 Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield this season.
DOB
15 Nov 2017
Breeder
Waikato Stud Ltd
Sold
By Waikato Stud to Bruce Perry for $360,000 at the 2019 NZB Book One Yearling Sale.
4 wins from 1800m to 2100m, to 2022-23, MRC Easter Cup, Gr.3, Eclipse S., Gr.3, ARC Gingernuts Salver, L, MRC Alex Butcher Memorial Trophy H., 2d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, 3d Bendigo JC Golden Mile H., L.

Black-Type Heroines

A dedicated commitment to type, pedigrees and temperament, has enabled Elsdon Park enjoy a number of black-type winning and producing fillies and mares.

Some of these noted black-type winners/producers include:

Daniela's Magic
Per Incanto - Bella Daniela by O'Reilly
Record
Info
Wins
Dam of the Listed South Pacific Stakes winner, PANIC
DOB
2015
Breeder
JML Bloodstock
Dam of the Listed South Pacific Stakes winner, PANIC
Dam of the Listed South Pacific Stakes winner, PANIC
Sofia Rosa
Makfi - Bislieri by Encosta de Lago
Record
Info
Awards
Wins
NZB Filly of the Year and Gr.1 Australian Oaks heroine. Trained by Stephen Marsh.
DOB
2012
Breeder
Gerry Harvey
Sold
By Westbury Stud to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $65,000 at the 2014 NZB Select Yearling Sale
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2015-16. Top Filly on The 2015-16 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+).
5 wins from 1200m to 2400m, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, ARC Rentokil Initial H., Hawkes Bay Hastings - Heart of Hawke's Bay H
Lucia Valentina
Savabeel - Staryn Glenn by Montjeu
Record
Info
Awards
Wins
Triple Gr.1 winning heroine of the Gr.1 ATC (Randwick) Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the ATC (Rosehill) Vinery Stud Stakes and the VRC Turnbull Stakes. Trained to Gr.1 success by Kris Lees.
DOB
8 Nov 2010
Breeder
Helen-Gaye & Graham Bax
Sold
By Blandford Lodge to Bruce Perry Bloodstock for $60,000 at the 2012 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Int.). Joint Top Filly on The 2013-14 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). World Thoroughbred Ranking: 117 (in 2016). NSW Provincial Champion Horse of the Year 2015
7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, ATC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, ATC Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, ATC Tramway S., Gr.2, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3,
Santa Catarina
Savabeel - Discreet Evening by Discreet Cat
Record
Info
Wins
Listed winning half-sister to fellow stakes winner ONE KISS Trained by Stephen Marsh.
DOB
8 Sept 2015
Breeder
Elsdon Park
5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$121,175, A$12,250, Waikato RC Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre S., L, ARC Swiss Deli H., Marks Ewen H.,
Dreamlife
Danroad - Make Me Dream by Sadler's Wells
Record
Info
Wins
Dam of the multiple Australian black-type winner LOST AND RUNNING
DOB
9 Sept 2011
Breeder
Hong Kong Breeders Club Ltd
Raced 3 times