Over 70 Studs
and Stud Masters around the nation have come together and donated a stallion
cover by some of the best Thoroughbred Stallion's in Australia.
Some of the featured stallions include Americain (USA), Tosen Stardom (JPN),
Rebel Dane (AUS), Fiorente (IRE), Nostradamus (AUS), Love Conquers All (AUS),
Sebring Sun (AUS) and many more.
Punters and racing enthusiasts might remember Americain from the 2010 Melbourne
Cup, where he took the title of Melbourne Cup Winner, beating Maluckyday by two
and a half lengths and champion Australian and short-priced favourite So You
Think, who placed third.
Americain isn't the only Melbourne Cup Winner featured in the Charity Auction
with Gai Waterhouse trained Fiorente also offered, who ran an impressive race
in 2013, beating triple runner-up Red Cadeaux by three quarters of a length.
Last year, Bloodstock Auction hosted their first Charity Auction and raised an
outstanding $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney.
The funds raised went towards upgrading their previous facility at Westmead, to
a new, purpose built, 60 room house which opened on Valentine's Day this year.
The new, larger house now gives up to 60 regional families with a
seriously ill child a home-away-from-home close to The Children's Hospital at
Westmead every night. It has more than
doubled the capacity of the old house and will be able to support 1360 families
a year.
Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney CEO, Belinda Woolford, said while
it is extremely positive to be able to support more families in the new house,
it has also led to greater operational costs.
"Initiatives like the Bloodstock Charity Auction make it possible for us to
support families at their greatest time of need. We need to continue to ensure
that we fundraise and have support from corporate and community groups so that
we are supporting the families the best way we can."
Bloodstock Auction's Director, Anthony Gafa, has his sights set on doubling the
amount raised in the auction last year, and with more Studs and Stud Masters
coming on board this year, he's optimistic the auction will be a success.
"This year, we've had over 70 covers donated. I am so proud to be part of
an industry that is filled with so many generous people willing tohelp
thosethat areless fortunate.I am truly humbled by everyone's support
and I'm optimistic that we will reach last year's target, and potentially
exceed it."
Now that the auction is live, Bloodstock Auction are calling for people to bid.
"It's a great opportunity to secure a cover by some of the best stallion's
standing at stud in Australia ahead of the upcoming breeding season, while
supporting a fantastic cause," said Mr Gafa.
The Thoroughbred and Equestrian Community are encouraged to visit www.bloodstockauction.com now
and until the auction finishes at 7pm AEST on Tuesday, 7th August
2018.
Bidding is now open for Bloodstock Auction’s Annual Online Charity Cover Auction
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