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D'argento (AUS)

2014 So You Think (High Chaparral) x Fullazz (Redoute's Choice)
Bowness Stud

Elite level performer inc. Group 1 Rosehill Guineas … Group 1 placings inc. 2nd to Hartnell in Epsom, 3rd to Winx in Winx Stakes … 4th in Group 1 Doncaster at 3 … by the hugely successful So You Think … yearlings have sold up to $300k (20x service fee) … progeny include stakes winner Statuario, plus stakes horses Silva 'n' Suave, Rag Queen, All Kinds of Folk, Silver Dagger, Sequista etc.

Bowness Stud

Bowness Stud

Stands at Bowness Stud
2025 FEE: $16,500

Pay on Live Foal. Bowness Stud is a family owned and operated thoroughbred concern long established as a proven thoroughbred nursery for racing stock of the very highest quality. Set in the hilltops area on the south-west slopes of NSW, we are strategically placed between the two major thoroughbred breeding centres of the Hunter Valley and Victoria and offer full mare walk-on breeding services to all major studs in both regions. Our generously sized paddocks and first-class pastures are a proven source of elite performers, including the likes of Group 1 winners Trapeze Artist, Youngstar, Funstar and Media Award.

2420 Moppity Rd , Young, NSW, 2594
office@bownessstud.com.au
www.bownessstud.com.au
0428 821 390
James Daly - Stud Manager
office@bownessstud.com.au
0428 821 390

Latest News

D’Argento Filly Wins $100,000 Inglis Xtra Bonus

Stakes-placed at two and fourth in the Group II ATC Percy Sykes Stakes to Tempted, it seems amazing that D’Argento filly Sequista was not a winner until Thursday, but she picked a good day to break the ice claiming a $100,000 Inglis Xtra bonus for her Gosford victory.

One To Watch – Belmont

We look far and wide to highlight Breednet’s ‘One To Watch’ and today’s winner of the first race at Belmont, 3yo D’Argento filly Ladies Pro, won in the manner of a horse with a nice future and in the process shone a spotlight on her sire who recorded his ninth winner so far this month.

Sires With Winners - Friday October 3

Here is the full list of 61 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.

Bowness Stud Announce D’Argento’s 2025 Fee

With his current crop of three-year-olds exceeding expectations on what they achieved last season at two, Group 1 winner D’Argento (So You Think) will remain at a fee of $16,500 (inc. GST), with live foal payments terms applying for the upcoming breeding season.

Figlio D'Argento Gives D’Argento Four Winners In Four Days

As we head towards Sunday’s Inglis HTBA yearling Sale, the victory of Mark and Levi Kavanagh’s 3yo D’Argento gelding Figlio D'Argento on Easter Monday at Sandown-Lakeside shines a spotlight on Bowness Stud who will offer 12 yearlings by their Group 1 Rosehill Guineas winner at the sale.

First Stakes Winner For D’Argento

One of five black type performers for his G1 Rosehill Guineas-winning sire D’Argento (So You Think), the Emma-Lee and David Browne-trained Statuario became the first stakes winner for his sire, relishing the step up in trip to claim the Listed MRC Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield.

Current Runners Accepted

Sunday, January 11
Bunbury Race 6 - 1400m Class 1
Pure Silver (ex: Saggiatore) Tnr: Ryan Hill Rdr: Victoria Corver
Nowra Race 2 - 1400m Class 2
Rocco Lini (ex: Lead Foot Lacey) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Rebecca Bronett Prag
Nowra Race 5 - 1200m Class 3
Cando Attitude (ex: Because We All Can) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr:
Monday, January 12
Taree Race 5 - 1400m Class 1
Smokey Saint (ex: Inch Perfect) Tnr: Neil Godbolt Rdr: Anna Roper
Wednesday, January 14
Geelong Race 1 - 1412m Maiden 0
Silver Bullet (ex: Lift All Boats)
Tnr: Charlotte Littlefield
Geelong Race 2 - 1112m Maiden 0
Covered In Cash (ex: Cover Charge)
Tnr: Carly Thomas
Geelong Race 3 - 1312m Maiden 0
Covered In Cash (ex: Cover Charge)
Tnr: Carly Thomas
Thursday, January 15
Beaumont Race 6 - 1200m Maiden 0
He Is A Star (ex: Songstar)
Tnr: Kylie Gavenlock
Pinjarra Scarpside Race 1 - 1400m Rst 0 Met Win-LY 0
Pure Silver (ex: Saggiatore)
Tnr: Ryan Hill
Wagga Race 1 - 1000m Benchmark 58 0
Cando Attitude (ex: Because We All Can)
Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones

Sales

Top Sales

2024 ex Lonhrolite(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Lift All Boats(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Caper(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Lionel Left Me(AUS)
$0
2024 ex Gobelin(AUS)
$0

Australia Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

So You Think (NZ) 2006
Fullazz (AUS) 2002
High Chaparral (IRE) 1999
Triassic (NZ) 1990
Redoute's Choice (AUS) 1996
Battonage (AUS) 1994
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1993
Kasora (IRE) 1993
Tights (USA) 1979
Astral Row (NZ) 1979
Danehill (USA) 1992
Shantha's Choice (AUS) 1992
Kenmare (FR) 1975
Estate Label (AUS) 1981
Nijinsky II: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4s x5s x5d

Runners Today

Bunbury
Race 6 Pure Silver 3f ex: Saggiatore
Nowra
Race 2 Rocco Lini 4g ex: Lead Foot Lacey
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Yesterday's Results

1st Wyong: Sequista 3f ex I'm A Jewel
3rd Flemington: Teardrop Rotation 4m ex All Style
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Australasian Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
37.2% - (29)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
32.1% - (25)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
14.1% - (11)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
9% - (7)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
6.4% - (5)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
1.3% - (1)

Top Nicks

Dash For Cash
1 wnrs , (1 sw) Statuario
Snitzel
4 wnrs Teylu
Flying Spur
2 wnrs Pearler
Galileo
2 wnrs Septimus
Hussonet
2 wnrs Cando Attitude
I Am Invincible
2 wnrs Sequista
Not A Single Doubt
2 wnrs Silver Chair
Pierro
2 wnrs Teardrop Rotation
Sebring
2 wnrs Desert Opal
Written Tycoon
2 wnrs Buenos

Race Record

At 2
1st - Belmont 16's Mdn Hcp (1200)
1st - Welcome Rydalmere Cbc Hcp (1500)
At 3
1st - Rosehill Guineas (2000) Gr.1
1st - Nelune Foundation (Bm76) (1300)
3rd - Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
4th - Doncaster Mile (1600) Gr.1
At 4
2nd - Epsom Hcp (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Theo Marks Stakes (1300) Gr.2
3rd - Winx Stakes (1400) Gr.1

Stud MediaMore Media

Win #3 for D’Argento mare as Placid Pearl scores at Randwick

Fee History

2025-$16,500 , 2024-$16,500 , 2023-$16,500 , 2022-$16,500 , 2021-$16,500 , 2020-$16,500

Sons of So You Think at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of High Chaparral at Stud in Australasia