2017 Sun Stud Victoria Open Day

Media Release - Thursday July 27

Thoroughbred breeders will have their first opportunity to get up close and personal with dual Group One winner, Palentino, at the 2017 Sun Stud Stallion Parade, Industry Expo and Open Day on Friday 18 August.

PalentinoStaged at Sun Stud's Kerrie complex from 12pm to 4pm (with the stallion parade commencing at 1pm), Palentino's appearance is one of the event's many highlights, which also features exhibition marquees from leading industry operations, food, wine, entertainment, a hole in one competition and, the inaugural running of the 'Moonee Valley Racing Club Sun Stud Stakes'.

Master of Ceremonies for the 2017 Sun Stud Open Day is a 'Living Legend' in media commentator and raconteur, Bryan Martin, who will not only 'call' the stallion parade, which also features Fighting Sun, Fiorente, Magnus, Moshe, Ready For Victory and Squamosa, but will provide a 'form guide' to the Moonee Valley Racing Club Sun Stud Stakes.

It's a day - and an event - you won't want to miss!

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