IMPRESSIVE BLACKFRIARS DOUBLE

Very impressive wins by Amberlyn and Magical Belle provided Blackfriars with a double at Belmont Park today.

Amberlyn jumped to the front and was well rated before sprinting away to claim a comfortable victory by 3 1/2 lengths. Magical Belle settled well back in her first up run from a spell and produced a great turn of foot to win eased down by 2 1/2 lengths. Simply Adorable and the consistent Shiney Row two other tough Blackfriars mares were both unlucky placegetters at the meeting.

Universal Prince On Parade

Universal Prince made his first Perth appearance at Belmont Park recently paraded before selling at t he Winter Thoroubred Sale.

High Profile NSW trainer Bede Murray spoke about Universal Prince's racing career. Winning the AJC Australian Derby, Spring Champion Stakes, Rawson Stakes and Cantebury Guiness at Group 1 Level for Murray.

Murray puts his faith in his favourite horse becoming a top Sire.

Universal Prince recently arrived at Durham Lodge in WA home of The Late Scenic after standing in NSW.

SCENIC'S SON VIEWED WINS BRISBANE CUP.

While all local eyes were on Scenic's outstanding galloper Scenic Shot in the Brisbane cup another son of the great Scenic named Viewed demolished his opposition to win eased down by 7 lengths.

Trained by the master Bart Cummings Viewed will now have a short let up before being set for the Melbourne Cup.

Scenic Shot ran a game race under his big weight of 59kg to finish 4th and round off a wonderful campaign which has seen his career earnings jump to over the $1 Million mark.

Our champion sire Scenic is having another amazing season which see him currently ranked 5th in the nation with progeny earnings this year just a tick under $5 Million, not bad for a W.A based sire who was never given the quality or numbers that some of the other high profile sires in Australia received.

All this is good news for Scenic's best son Universal Prince who will commence stud duties at Durham Lodge this spring at the value fee of only $8,800 inc gst.

Photo:... Damien Oliver pilots Viewed to a Brisbane Cup victory at Eagle Farm

HURRICANE SKY'S CHAMPION MARE SELLS FOR $2.7 MILLION

Champion racemare Divine Madonna by Hurricane Sky sent the Magic Million Sales venue to a standstill when she sold for a Magic Million record price of $2.7 Million. She was knocked down to the bid of John Sunderland from Darley Stud. "It's obviously a lot of money, but we are delighted to be able to buy her. It's extremely hard to get mares of this quality and accordingly you have to spend a lot of money to buy them".

Hurricane Sky is having another outstanding season which sees him currently ranked No 1 active sire in Western Australia for progeny earnings in Australia this season ahead of Blackfriars and Bletchley Park. Hurricane Sky has been an outstanding proven sire since retiring to stud and will stand the 2008 season for the value fee of only $8,800 inc gst.

Booking and further information on Hurricane Sky can be made by contacting Jeremy Smith at Durham Lodge on 9571 0155 or 041 994 3356.

UNIVERSAL PRINCE ARRIVES AT DURHAM LODGE

Durham Lodge Lodge is proud to announce the arrival of champion racehorse Universal Prince. Inspections of Universal Prince can be made by contacting stud master Mark Wilkins on 041 990 4240.

UNIVERSAL RULER WINS BUNBURY STAKES.

Durham Lodge bred boom 3yo Universal Ruler lived up to the hype with an outstanding win in the Bunbury Stakes.

By Scenic out of a Hurricane Sky mare named Rulings, Universal Ruler was always bred to be something special and he has shown he is a potential Group 1 winner. Universal Ruler is set to have his next start in the Listed Easter Stakes at Ascot. He has now won at 4 of his 5 starts with his career earning already close to $200,000.

UNIVERSAL PRINCE TO STAND AT DURHAM LODGE

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of outstanding four time Group 1 winning racehorse and potential top class sire Universal Prince to commence stud duties at Durham Lodge this spring.

Universal Prince claimed four Group 1 victories and with career earnings just a tick under $3 Million he is clearly the best performed racehorse to ever stand at stud in Western Australia. To add to his credentials he is by Western Australia's greatest ever stallion Scenic and is without doubt Scenic's best performed son to ever retire to stud.

As a racehorse Universal Prince proved he was something special when he won his first start as a 2yo on debut by over 6 lengths. He went on to become one of the best racehorses in the nation. He ended his career with 7 Wins (4 at Group 1 Level),7 Seconds (3 at Group 1 level),3 Thirds (1 at Group 1 Level) stakes won $2,978,291.

Universal Prince has a pedigree to back up his race performance. He is by Scenic who's progeny earnings now exceed $60 million. Scenic is currently enjoying another top season this year which sees him ranked in 5th position on the Australian sires premiership. Scenic has proved to be world champion sire Sadler's Wells most successful son at stud. On the dam side Universal Prince is a full brother to Group 1 winning mare Universal Queen and also a ¾ brother in blood to successful sire Blevic.

After standing Scenic at Durham Lodge proprietor David Smith is thrilled to have acquired Universal Prince to stand this season." To have Scenic's best son to stand at Durham Lodge is something very special for everyone involved at the stud. I have followed the career of Universal Prince with a lot of interest and some of his performances on the track were breathtaking. Our criteria on the stallions we stand is extremely tough. Universal Prince ticks every box and has the performance, pedigree and presence to make a very successful sire"

Universal Prince will stand his first season at Durham Lodge at a service fee of $8,800 which represents exceptional value.

If you require any further information please contact David Smith on 041 990 4290 or Jeremy Smith on 041 994 3356

HALF BROTHER TO OROYA GOLD IN DURHAM'S DRAFT

Potential star Oroya Gold return to racing in scintillating fashion with a stunning victory at Ascot yesterday.The Scenic gelding that has promised the world but his racing manners have cost him on numerous occasions was on his best behaviour yesterday and did everything right to race away for a most impressive win. After the race jockey Jason Brown said "It was a really nice win,I think this horse is just starting to click. He has always shown ability,and even looking at him today in the yard he has matured a lot as a horse,he's strengthened right up" Durham Lodge is delighted to offer Oroya Gold's half brother (lot 402) by Blackfriars at the Perth Magic Million Sale.

HADABECLORKA ANOTHER HURRICANE SKY STAR

Exciting sprint machine Hadabeclorka looks to be the next emerging star on the local racing scene.He again destroyed his opposition to claim victory and make it 4 on the trot at Ascot for this son of Hurricane Sky.
Trainer Brent Larsson will now head Hadabeclorka towards the Bunbury Stakes on March 11th.
The win of Hadabeclorka was a reminder to owners of Hurricane Sky ability as a sire.Hurricane Sky who was based at Arrowfield Stud has had very few runners to make it west but that will change soon when his first crop of yearlings will be offered at the Perth Magic Million Sale from his mating when he relocated to Western Australia.
Hurricane Sky has sired the winners of over $20 million and has always been in the top bracket of stallions in the nation.This season is no exception as he is currently ranked Western Australian No 1 active sire for earning in Australia this season just ahead of his siring partner Blackfriars.Hurricane Sky will be represented by 24 yearlings at this years sale.

BLACK IN TIME CONTINUES BLACKFRIARS ROLL

The win of exciting 3yo filly Black In Time continues Blackfriars amazing run of winners this season. The quality filly was slow to jump but gathered speed to sit just behind the leaders. Black in Time then cruised up to the leader turning for home and raced away for a very impressive win. Trainer Jim Taylor announced plans to run the Blackfriars filly in the Group 3 champion fillies over 1600mtrs on February 16th.
This filly is a full sister to Stakes Winner Impact Rating and the undefeated Lindsay Smith trained mare Urlay Nook.
Blackfriars is currently ranked in the top 20 sires in the nation this season for progeny earnings and his 28 yearlings on offer in the Perth Magic Million Sale should be extremely popular.