Champion 2YO Pinatubo (IRE) (Shamardal) was a late scratching from the Darley roster last year, but he’s back in the mix this year and will be joined by fellow superstars world champion miler Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman) and Group I winning 2YO Victor Ludorum (GB).
The trio will all stand at the Kelvinside base in NSW.
Palace Pier will stand at $55,000.
Pinatubo will stand at $55,000.
Victor Ludorum will stand at $24,750.
Three Exciting Newcomers for Darley Australia
Advertisment
More Reading...
Sword of State 2YO Auditioning for Group One Tilt
Group One assignments are looming for the country’s leading juveniles and Chad Ormsby is hoping State Of Valour can be among that contingent.
Sires With Winners - Friday February 20
Here is the full list of 61 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Unbeaten Run Continues as Aristopolos Wins Gold Sovereign
Taking his record to five from five, outstanding St Mark’s Basilica (FR) colt Aristopolos gave nothing else a chance in Friday night’s Listed Gold Sovereign Stakes (1200m) at Launceston with John Blacker trained 2yo pulling clear to win by two lengths.
The Real Diamonds in a Rhinestone World
It's hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world - Dolly Parton - Who is the authentic juvenile gem and who are the cut-glass pretenders in the 2026 G1 Blue Diamond Stakes field?
Vale, Reliable Man
Westbury Stud today announced with great sadness the passing of high-class racehorse and outstanding sire Reliable Man, who was humanely euthanised on veterinary advice due to post-surgical complications following the removal of a melanoma.
Embellish Filly Wins Listed Tasmanian Oaks
Coming off a last start maiden victory over 1717m at Sale, the Phillip Stokes trained 3yo Embellish (NZ) filly Kazaru (NZ) proved the superior stayer at Launceston on Friday night, winning the Listed Tasmania Oaks (2100m) for OTI Racing.
Waters awarded 2026 Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship
Niamh Waters has been announced as the 2026 recipient of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship and will depart on Saturday to begin her 30-week international experience.
Breeding To Win - 2026 G1 Blue Diamond Stakes
The late withdrawal on Friday morning of unbeaten Bivouac colt Big Sky from the $2million Group I MRC Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) has taken a key contender from the mix, but with a full field of 16 it's a race packed with intrigue.
Super Seth Filly Adds to Te Akau NZB Kiwi Contenders
Te Akau Racing strengthened their representation in next month’s $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) following the announcement of their Group One winner La Dorada as ‘The People’s Horse’.
Sires With Winners - Thursday February 19
Here is the full list of 43 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.