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Zoustar's Breeders Cup Winner Starlust Arrives at Riverstone

Breednet - Tuesday August 5

Zoustar’s Breeders Cup winner Starlust has arrived at his new home, Riverstone Lodge in the Hunter Valley with the stud posting video of his arrival.

Starlust winning the G1 Breeders Cup Turf

Starlust arrives as the highest rated son of Zoustar to retire to stud having been placed in the G1 Breeders Cup Juvenile, in a juvenile year which included three wins, before victorious the following year in the G1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.

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He arrives as the foundation stallion for Riverstone who will have him ready for inspection at their open house on August 22, 23 and 24.

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