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Reliable Man (GB)

2008 Dalakhani (Daarshan) x On Fair Stage (Sadler's Wells)

An internationally acclaimed racehorse and sire, Reliable Man’s stock is admired for its classic ability and toughness, with 3 individual Oaks winners and multiple stakes winners in both hemispheres.

Westbury Stud

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2025 FEE: $10,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
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+64 9 292 7070

Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252

Latest News

More Group Success for Kiwi Bred Levkarte

Kiwi-bred mare Lekvarte (NZ) (Reliable Man) collected the third Group Three win of her career with another barnstorming come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s A$250,000 James Squire Angst Stakes (1600m) at Randwick.

One to Watch – Colac

The full brother to Group I VRC Oaks winner Miami Bound made a winning debut at Colac on Friday for her trainer Danny O’Brien.

20th Stakes-Winner for Reliable Man

The Bjorn Baker stable has been in hot form of late and they struck again in the Group III MRC Ethereal Stakes (2000m at Caulfield won by promising young Kiwi bred staying filly Renaissance Woman, who was coming out of the Group I ATC Flight Stakes.

G3 Taranaki Cup Win for Reliable Man's Hypnos

A son of Westbury Stud's Reliable Man (GB), Hypnos’ victory in the Gr.3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (2000m) at Awapuni on Friday proved to be a sentimental one for co-trainer Roger James.

One to Watch – Mornington

This impressive debut winner is bred to win an Oaks, but her immediate goal will be the Group I MRC Thousand Guineas.

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, September 5

Mornington Race 5 - 2050m Benchmark 62

Colleagues (ex: Avisto) Tnr: Kathryn Durden Rdr:

Wingatui Race 6 - 1600m Benchmark 75

She's So Reliable (ex: Capacity) Tnr: Ainsley Mcleod Rdr: Abdul Najib

Saturday, September 6

Birdsville Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 55

Wholesome (ex: Dramatic Actress) Tnr: Robert Keys Rdr: Wendy Peel

Birdsville Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 65

Wholesome (ex: Dramatic Actress) Tnr: Robert Keys Rdr:

Ellerslie Race 2 - 2200m Benchmark 65

Slick Chick (ex: Delecta Dreims) Tnr: Peter J Grey Rdr: Courtney Barnes

Ellerslie Race 3 - 1600m Benchmark 65

Ortega (ex: Rayas) Tnr: Stephen Marsh Rdr: Jack Taplin

Ellerslie Race 5 - 1200m Maiden

Reliable Squeeze (ex: Lime Squeeze) Tnr: Peter Lock Rdr: George Rooke

Moonee Valley Race 1 - 1600m Open

Poor Ol' Johny Ray (ex: Zuzela) Tnr: Denis Pagan Rdr: Tom Prebble

Morphettville Parks Race 1 - 2250m Benchmark 68

Sirius Black (ex: Seance) Tnr: Paul Preusker Rdr: Connor Murtagh

Otaki Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 65

Breadwinner (ex: Titbit) Tnr: Allan Sharrock Rdr:

Selangor Race 11 - 1500m 5B.?+4

Sahm (ex: Starring) Tnr: EP TAN Rdr: M LERNER

Selangor Race 11 - 1500m 5B.?+4

Little Pony (ex: Keenly) Tnr: S HAMILTON Rdr: J IKRAM* c4

Sunday, September 7

Kalgoorlie Race 5 - 1400m Class 2

Reliable Image (ex: Dariana) Tnr: Peter Fernie Rdr: Joey Azzopardi

Woodville Race 4 - 4000m Steeple

Muse (ex: Ballycahill) Tnr: Dean Wiles Rdr: Michael Roustoby

Woodville Race 7 - 1200m Maiden

Merkel (ex: No Pushover) Tnr: Jim Wallace Rdr: Amber Riddell

Monday, September 8

Tatura Race 8 - 1600m Benchmark 56

Parabellum (ex: Katie O'reilly) Tnr: Andrew Dale Rdr: Cory Parish

Tuesday, September 9

Warrnambool Race 8 - 2000m Benchmark 62

Colleagues (ex: Avisto) Tnr: Kathryn Durden Rdr: Linda Meech

Warrnambool Race 8 - 2000m Benchmark 62

Reliable Jo (ex: Our Josephina) Tnr: T and N Busuttin and Young Rdr: Craig Newitt

Other Nominations ▼

Wednesday, September 10

Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 2400m Benchmark 78 0

Roaring Engine (ex: Arapaho Miss)
Tnr: Danny O'Brien

Saturday, October 18

Caulfield Race 8 - 2400m Open Gr1

Ardakan (ex: Alaskakonigin)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher

Sales

Top Sales

2023 ex Internet(AUS)

2023 ex Vitriolic Attack(AUS)

2023 ex Kilderry(NZ)

2023 ex Internet(AUS)

Australia Yearling Stats

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NEW ZEALAND

Sold

Average

Median

Top

2025

$32,500

$40,000

2024

$77,125

$77,500

$140,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Alexandretta(AUS)

$40,000

2023 ex Just Like Jessie(AUS)

$25,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

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Pedigree Table

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Dalakhani (IRE) 2000

On Fair Stage (IRE) 1993

Darshaan (GB) 1981

Daltawa (IRE) 1989

Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981

Fair Salinia (IRE) 1975

Shirley Heights (GB) 1972

Delsy (FR) 1972

Miswaki (USA) 1981

Damana (FR) 1981

Northern Dancer (CAN) 1975

Fairy Bridge (USA) 1975

Petingo (GB) 1965

Fair Arabella (USA) 1968

Runners Today

Wingatui

Race 6 She's So Reliable 8m ex: Capacity

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Australasian Distance Performance

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Winners

Short <= 1200m

44%

12.2% - (97)

Sprint 1201m - 1400m

24%

23.6% - (188)

Mile 1401m - 1600m

15%

26.4% - (210)

Mid 1601m - 2000m

10%

20.9% - (166)

Stay 2001m - 2400m

5.5%

14.6% - (116)

Long 2400m+

1.5%

2.4% - (19)

Top Nicks

Fastnet Rock

6 wnrs , (2 sw) Renaissance Woman

Zabeel

29 wnrs , (1 sw) Inspirational Girl

Redoute's Choice

17 wnrs , (1 sw) Essonne

Encosta De Lago

12 wnrs , (1 sw) Lekvarte

Elusive Quality

5 wnrs , (1 sw) Hypnos

Prized

5 wnrs , (1 sw) Main Stage

Bahhare

4 wnrs , (1 sw) Nest Egg

Galileo

4 wnrs , (1 sw) Benaud

Bernstein

3 wnrs , (1 sw) Wannabe 'N' Paris

Danehill Dancer

3 wnrs , (1 sw) Miami Bound

Race Record

At 3

1st - Prix Du Jockey Club (1600) Gr.1

1st - Qatar Prix Niel (2400) Gr.2

1st - Prix Topyo (2000)

1st - Prix Du Mont Pagnotte (2000)

3rd - Juddmonte Grand Prix De Paris (2400) Gr.1

At 4

2nd - La Coupe de Maisons-Laffitte (2000) Gr.3

3rd - Prix Ganay (1600) Gr.1

4th - 150th Anniversary of Prince of Wales's Stakes (1600) Gr.1

4th - King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes Sponsored By Betfair (1600) Gr.1

At 5

1st - Santos Coffee Queen Elizabeth (2000) Gr.1

Stud MediaMore Media

4th Group success for Reliable Man mare as Lekvarte captures Group 2 Emancipation

Fee History

2024-$12,500 , 2023-$13,500 , 2022-$16,000 , 2021-$17,500 , 2020-$15,000 , 2018-$17,500 , 2017-$17,500 , 2016-$15,000 , 2015-$15,000 , 2014-$15,000 , 2013-$15,000

Sons of Dalakhani at Stud in Australasia

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Reliable Man (GB)

An internationally acclaimed racehorse and sire, Reliable Man’s stock is admired for its classic ability and toughness, with 3 individual Oaks winners and multiple stakes winners in both hemispheres.

Westbury Stud

Latest News

Current Runners Accepted

Sales

Top Sales

Australia Yearling Stats

NEW ZEALAND

Top Sales

New Zealand Yearling Stats

Pedigree Table

Runners Today

Australasian Distance Performance

Top Nicks

Race Record

Stud MediaMore Media

Fee History

Sons of Dalakhani at Stud in Australasia