2022 is shaping as a memorable year for Yarraman Park’s I Am Invincible, who is poised to claim his first Australian Champion Sire title by earnings and will have the favourite Home Affairs in the Group I Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot this weekend, so let’s take an in depth look at the stellar book of mares he covered last spring.
With seasonal progeny earnings topping $18.3million and four Group I winners this season – Home Affairs, Marabi, Lombardo and the NZ based Imperatriz - I Am Invincible is at the height of his powers.
A stallion with high fertility and a remarkable ability to produce very attractive commercial yearlings that fit an obvious mould for racetrack success, I Am Invincible has become the go to sire for the elite breeder seeking to smash it out of the park in the sale ring.
As a result, the quality of his mare book has soared into the firmament and his first four seasons at stud, covering modest mares at a fee of $11,000, are now a far distant memory.
I Am Invincible had 11 yearlings sell at major sales this year for $1million or more and he had 75 yearlings in total sell at Magic Millions and Inglis Easter for $46.33 million, so I Am Invincible is not only ruling the racetrack, he is also dominating the sale ring and will continue to do so for a good while to come.
In 2021, I Am Invincible covered 193 mares at a fee of $220,000 and the cream of the crop are listed below.
STAKES-WINNERS
| Name of Mare | Born | Country | Sire | Best Win |
| Aloha | 2006 | AUS | Encosta de Lago | G1 |
| Arcadia Queen | 2015 | AUS | Pierro | G1 |
| Bella Vella | 2014 | AUS | Commands | G1 |
| Black Caviar | 2006 | AUS | Bel Esprit | G1 |
| Bonaria | 2008 | AUS | Redoute's Choice | G1 |
| Booker | 2014 | AUS | Written Tycoon | G1 |
| Danzdanzdance | 2014 | AUS | Mastercraftsman | G1 |
| Diademe | 2008 | NZ | Savabeel | G1 |
| Diamond Drille | 2009 | AUS | Al Maher | G1 |
| Global Glamour | 2013 | AUS | Star Witness | G1 |
| Hasahalo | 2014 | NZ | Savabeel | G1 |
| Heavens Above | 2011 | AUS | Street Cry | G1 |
| Hiyaam | 2014 | NZ | High Chaparral | G1 |
| Kiamichi | 2016 | AUS | Sidestep | G1 |
| Lucia Valentina | 2010 | NZ | Savabeel | G1 |
| Royal Descent | 2009 | AUS | Redoute's Choice | G1 |
| Shillelagh | 2011 | NZ | Savabeel | G1 |
| Shoals | 2014 | AUS | Fastnet Rock | G1 |
| Snitzerland | 2009 | AUS | Snitzel | G1 |
| Spright | 2013 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | G1 |
| Stay With Me | 2012 | AUS | Street Cry | G1 |
| Volpe Veloce | 2013 | AUS | Foxwedge | G1 |
| Adrift | 2011 | NZ | Zabeel | G2 |
| Anaheed | 2016 | AUS | Fastnet Rock | G2 |
| Colorado Claire | 2008 | AUS | Hussonet | G2 |
| Dream Play | 2006 | USA | Hennessy | G2 |
| Enbihaar | 2015 | AUS | Magnus | G2 |
| Etana | 2015 | AUS | Shamus Award | G2 |
| Fontein Ruby | 2011 | AUS | Turffontein | G2 |
| Forever Loved | 2010 | NZ | High Chaparral | G2 |
| Girl Gone Rockin' | 2008 | AUS | Redoute's Choice | G2 |
| Haut Brion Her | 2015 | AUS | Zoustar | G2 |
| Madam Rouge | 2015 | AUS | Zoustar | G2 |
| Meliora | 2009 | AUS | Ad Valorem | G2 |
| Miss Fabulass | 2015 | AUS | Frankel | G2 |
| Oceanex | 2015 | NZ | Ocean Park | G2 |
| Oregon's Day | 2013 | AUS | Domesday | G2 |
| Samara Dancer | 2013 | NZ | Hinchinbrook | G2 |
| Satin Shoes | 2008 | AUS | Flying Spur | G2 |
| Savanna Amour | 2013 | AUS | Love Conquers All | G2 |
| Shrouded In Mist | 2014 | AUS | Exceed And Excel | G2 |
| Shumookh | 2014 | AUS | Dream Ahead | G2 |
| Sky Treasure | 2010 | USA | Sky Mesa | G2 |
| Subpoenaed | 2016 | NZ | Rip Van Winkle | G2 |
| Sweet Sherry | 2013 | AUS | Bel Esprit | G2 |
| Villa Verde | 2010 | AUS | Not A Single Doubt | G2 |
| Aliferous | 2015 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | G3 |
| Amercement | 2016 | AUS | Lonhro | G3 |
| Chica Fuerte | 2017 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | G3 |
| Crown Witness | 2014 | AUS | Star Witness | G3 |
| Ellicazoom | 2013 | AUS | Testa Rossa | G3 |
| Eloping | 2011 | AUS | Choisir | G3 |
| Ennis Hill | 2015 | AUS | Fastnet Rock | G3 |
| Fine Bubbles | 2009 | AUS | Casino Prince | G3 |
| Fiscal Fantasy | 2014 | AUS | Skilled | G3 |
| Flippant | 2012 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | G3 |
| Flying Jess | 2013 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | G3 |
| Francaletta | 2012 | AUS | High Chaparral | G3 |
| Jamaican Rain | 2012 | AUS | Manhattan Rain | G3 |
| Karavali | 2013 | NZ | Nadeem | G3 |
| Khulaasa | 2015 | AUS | Epaulette | G3 |
| Lubiton | 2013 | AUS | Snitzel | G3 |
| Macroura | 2017 | AUS | Snitzel | G3 |
| Manicure | 2014 | AUS | Exceed And Excel | G3 |
| Octavia | 2009 | AUS | Holy Roman Emperor | G3 |
| Pohutukawa | 2015 | AUS | Medaglia D'Oro | G3 |
| Princess Of Queens | 2013 | AUS | Magnus | G3 |
| Ravi | 2012 | AUS | Redoute's Choice | G3 |
| Rimraam | 2014 | NZ | Commands | G3 |
| Shoko | 2013 | AUS | Sebring | G3 |
| Sisstar | 2016 | AUS | Zoustar | G3 |
| Sookie | 2009 | AUS | Casino Prince | G3 |
| The Pinnacle | 2013 | AUS | So You Think | G3 |
| Twitchy Frank | 2014 | AUS | Choisir | G3 |
| Akari | 2016 | AUS | Snitzel | Listed |
| Cabernet | 2006 | AUS | Al Maher | Listed |
| Cailin Miss | 2011 | AUS | Domesday | Listed |
| Dendee | 2011 | AUS | Denman | Listed |
| Devoirs | 2006 | AUS | Dehere | Listed |
| Elate | 2015 | NZ | Savabeel | Listed |
| Frankely Awesome | 2015 | AUS | Frankel | Listed |
| Futooh | 2015 | AUS | Sebring | Listed |
| Hijack Hussy | 2011 | AUS | Hussonet | Listed |
| Lake Geneva | 2012 | AUS | Fastnet Rock | Listed |
| Manaya | 2013 | AUS | Hinchinbrook | Listed |
| Members Joy | 2009 | AUS | Hussonet | Listed |
| Outback Barbie | 2015 | AUS | Spirit Of Boom | Listed |
| Palazzo Pubblico | 2011 | AUS | Conatus | Listed |
| Peaceful | 2015 | NZ | Savabeel | Listed |
| Persuader | 2015 | AUS | Zoustar | Listed |
| Pretty Fast | 2014 | AUS | Not A Single Doubt | Listed |
| Red Lodge | 2014 | USA | Midshipman | Listed |
| Sassy 'N' Smart | 2013 | AUS | Smart Missile | Listed |
| Thrillster | 2015 | AUS | Starspangledbanner | Listed |
| Vezalay | 2011 | AUS | Shamardal | Listed |
| Zaniah | 2015 | AUS | Zoustar | Listed |
STAKES PRODUCERS
| Name of Mare | Born | Damsire | Stakes-Winners | Best Win |
| Abscond | 2007 | Galileo | Invincibella | G1 |
| Breccia | 2006 | Fastnet Rock | Tivaci | G1 |
| Bullion Mansion | 2005 | Encosta de Lago | Mighty Boss | G1 |
| Defy The Odds | 2009 | Galileo | Leicester | G1 |
| Different To | 2009 | High Chaparral | Media Sensation | G1 |
| Firemaid | 2004 | Machiavellian | Shamal Wind | G1 |
| Lady Paget | 2008 | Testa Rossa | Prince Fawaz | G1 |
| Maastricht | 2011 | Mastercraftsman | Loving Gaby | G1 |
| Midnight Revels | 2008 | Don Eduardo | Seabrook | G1 |
| Miss Interiors | 2011 | Flying Spur | Home Affairs | G1 |
| Noondie | 2008 | Flying Spur | Booker | G1 |
| Pontiana | 2007 | Redoute's Choice | Inference | G1 |
| Sookie | 2009 | Casino Prince | Shadow Hero | G1 |
| Aloha | 2006 | Encosta de Lago | Libertini | G2 |
| Bullion Mansion | 2005 | Encosta de Lago | Coastwatch | G2 |
| Cabernet | 2006 | Al Maher | Madam Rouge | G2 |
| Colorado Claire | 2008 | Hussonet | Gunnison | G2 |
| Danish Spy | 2008 | Dane Shadow | Strasbourg | G2 |
| Dream Play | 2006 | Hennessy | Zululand | G2 |
| Fontein Ruby | 2011 | Turffontein | Parure | G2 |
| Melba Avenue | 2009 | Street Sense | Valour Road | G2 |
| Members Joy | 2009 | Hussonet | Pure Elation | G2 |
| Pontiana | 2007 | Redoute's Choice | Dragon Leap | G2 |
| Abscond | 2007 | Galileo | Secret Blaze | G3 |
| Cailin Miss | 2011 | Domesday | La Mexicana | G3 |
| Heart Of Thrills | 2009 | Show A Heart | Extreme Warrior | G3 |
| Jellicles | 2004 | Tale of the Cat | Felines | G3 |
| Magic Harmony | 2002 | Danehill Dancer | Charmed Harmony | G3 |
| Meliora | 2009 | Ad Valorem | I Am Immortal | G3 |
| Rough Ride | 2011 | Flying Spur | Kalashnikov | G3 |
| Set To Unleash | 2007 | Reset | Houtzen | G3 |
| Sky Treasure | 2010 | Sky Mesa | Azul Coast | G3 |
| Snitzerland | 2009 | Snitzel | Hard Landing | G3 |
| Taste of Heaven | 2010 | Encosta de Lago | Heavenly Curlin | G3 |
| Volcada | 2004 | Stravinsky | Kaepernick | G3 |
| Zimaretto | 2003 | Anabaa | California Zimbol | G3 |
| Abscond | 2007 | Galileo | Extreme Flight | Listed |
| Bit Of Cheek | 2011 | More Than Ready | Blondeau | Listed |
| Diademe | 2008 | Savabeel | Unition | Listed |
| Eloping | 2011 | Choisir | In Secret | Listed |
| Heart Of Thrills | 2009 | Show A Heart | Thrillster | Listed |
| Isola Blu | 2010 | Blackfriars | Solaia | Listed |
| Lady Gracious | 2003 | Redoute's Choice | Affable | Listed |
| Noondie | 2008 | Flying Spur | Banquo | Listed |
| Palazzo Pubblico | 2011 | Conatus | Palazzo Spirit | Listed |
| Pontiana | 2007 | Redoute's Choice | Illation | Listed |
| Satin Shoes | 2008 | Flying Spur | Satin Slipper | Listed |
| Zimaretto | 2003 | Anabaa | From Within | Listed |
| Zimaretto | 2003 | Anabaa | Cruden Bay | Listed |
Sires of Dams Covered by I Am Invincible (3 or more mares)
In this table we’ve had a look at the sires of these stellar mares that have gone to I Am Invincible and looked to see the success rate of the nick in terms of winner to runner and SW to runner.
For the record, his four Group I winners this season are:
Home Affairs – dam by Flying Spur, a son of Danehill
Marabi- dam by Tiger Hill (IRE), a son of Danehill
Lombardo- dam by Encosta de Lago
Imperatriz – dam by Shamardal (USA) and next dam by Encosta de Lago
The overall statistics for I Am Invincible with all mares are 78.5% winner to runner and 8.7% SW to runner.
|
Broodmare Sire |
Number of Mares |
Winner to runner |
SW to runner |
|
Fastnet Rock |
13 |
76.7% |
6.6% 2 SW 30 runners |
|
Redoute’s Choice |
13 |
75.9% |
3.7% 2 SW 54 runners |
|
Hinchinbrook |
10 |
1 runner, 1 winner |
|
|
Snitzel |
8 |
73.3% |
6.6% 1 SW 15 runners |
|
Savabeel |
6 |
1 runner, 1 winner |
|
|
Not a Single Doubt |
5 |
5 runners, 1 winner |
|
|
Zoustar |
5 |
No runners |
|
|
Encosta de Lago |
4 |
75% |
19.4% 7 SW 36 runners |
|
Exceed and Excel |
4 |
83.3% |
11.1% 2 SW 18 runners |
|
Flying Spur |
4 |
83.3% |
13.3% 4 SW 30 runners |
|
High Chaparral |
4 |
66.7% |
16.6% 1 SW 6 runners |
|
Galileo |
4 |
87.5% |
25% 2 SW 8 runners |
|
Choisir |
3 |
100% |
27.2% 3 SW 11 runners |
|
Frankel |
3 |
No runners |
|
|
Hussonet |
3 |
69.2% |
15.3% 2 SW 13 runners |
|
Lonhro |
3 |
76.9% |
7.6% 1 SW 13 runners |
|
Sebring |
3 |
2 runners, 2 winners |
|
|
Street Cry (IRE) |
3 |
1 runner, 1 winner |
