SCENIC GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

SCENIC'S SON VIEWED WINS THE MELBOURNE CUP

The story of our former champion sire Scenic just had one more twist when his son Viewed won the $5.5 Million Melbourne Cup today. The win gave master trainer Bart Cummings his 12th individual cup win a record that is unlikely to ever be beaten.
Viewed travelled sweetly in the run and sprinted to the lead before holding on by the shortest of margins.

Scenic has been such a wonderful sire and this win will without doubt puts him in the top bracket of stallions to ever stand in Australia.Although Scenic is no longer with us Durham Lodge are proud to have his best ever son Universal Prince standing his first season at Durham this year.Hopefully the Scenic story will continue via Universal Prince.

This win also catapulted Scenic to the leading sire so far this season over $1 Million ahead of second place Redoute's Choice and may just give him something to chase. (Photos Slickpix)

BLACKFRIARS SON CAPUCHIN WINS NORTHAM CUP

The extremely talented and tough son of Blackfriars Capuchin scored a runaway win in the $100,000 Northam Cup run on Sunday. Leading jockey Paul Harvey elected to settle Capuchin back in the field and when he pulled him to the outside in the straight Capuchin came with a barnstorming run to win comfortably by over 3 lengths running his last 600mtrs in a sizzling 32.60. Trainer Lindsay Smith who has an amazing affinity with the stock by Blackfriars specifically set Capuchin to win this event. Capuchin who is in career best form will now have a crack at some of the feature events over the Ascot summer carnival.
Capuchin purchased via the Durham Lodge draft for only $36,000 has now won over $260,000 with the promise of much more to come.

ANOTHER STAKES WINNER FOR HURRICANE SKY

David Hayes Hurricane Sky 3yo filly Bauble proved she may just be something quite special with her win in the listed Arrow Training Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday. With stable jockey Craig Williams in the saddle Bauble travelled just behind the pace before producing a powerful finishing burst to claim victory by a length.
David Hayes was very upbeat about the filly saying "There might be more to come" "She'll go into an 1800mtr listed race on Oaks Day which I think will really suit her" Bauble becomes Hurricane Sky's 15th individual stakes winner. Hurricane Sky's first Western Australian bred crop are just 2yo's this season and his progeny look set to make a big impact on the local racing industry.

Durham Lodge Welcomes New Staff

Tony Moore

Stallion Handler

Tony was persuaded to fill the very busy roll of Stallion Handler at Durham Lodge for this season (2008).

Durham Lodge is delighted to have someone of Tony's ability and experience looking after Group 1 winning sires Universal Prince, Blackfriars, Brocco and Hurricane Sky. Tony is also helping with the daily running of Durhams operation this season.

Born in New Zealand Tony has a wealth of experience with Thoroughbred Horses from Kentucky in the USA to Windsor Park Stud handling well known stallions Star Way and Kaapstad. Tony also spend time in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales and also in Victoria where he handled many well known Stallions including Full On By and Twig Moss.
In the United Kingdom he spent a season at Sheikh Maktoum's Carrington Stud before spending a season in Western Australia where he Managed Tudor Park Stud then standing Tenby and Statoblest

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Dr Wendy Perriam

BSc,B.V.M.S(Hons),M.A.C.V.S(Eq.Med).M.R.C.V.S.

Thoroughbred Stud Veterinarian

Dr Wendy Perriam joined the team at Durham Lodge as their Permanent Veterinarian which commenced at the start of this stud season.(2008) Wendy has been Durham Lodge's Stud Vet for seven years as an employee of Belvoir Vet Clinic.

Wendy graduated from Veterinary School in 1992, and after 3 years in a Mixed Animal Practice she focused solely on the Equine industry specializing in reproduction. After spending two years at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital under the guidance of reproduction specialist Dr Angus McKinnon a great opportunity emerged in Colorado for the 1997 Northern Hemisphere breeding season at a large equine clinic which provided Wendy with some great experiences in her chosen field.

Wendy returned to the West to join Dr Kim Rose at Belmont Horse Hospital, before moving to the Swan Valley to help establish Belvoir Equine Clinic. During that time Wendy's work predominantly focused on the breeding industry and she has been instrumental in Durham Lodge's success with its breeding operation.

Durham Lodge is delighted to have Wendy as part of it's team. Her knowledge of Durham's mares and clients mares is invaluable. Her ability to help achieve high pregnancy rates during extremely busy stud season is crucial to their organisation. As a result of having Wendy on their team it has enabled Durham Lodge to offer its clients competitive prices for mares Vet fees plus the great advantage of having a private vet on call.

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 the 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.

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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.

BLACKFRIARS AMAZING RUN CONTINUES

Blackfriars stock continue to be in the winners list with a number of his progeny successful over the
past few weeks. Blackfriars has sired the winners of over $1 million this season alone.With only 4 crops
to race Blackfriars is ranked 20th for progeny earning on the Australian Sires Premiership. In Western Australia
Blackfriars is ranked 2nd on the active local sires premiership to his siring partner Hurricane Sky.
Over the last few weeks winners by Blackfriars have included Urlay Nook (3 starts,3 wins), Burnt Chips(winner
on debut), Wynyard Hall, Friartruck, Justavision,Simply Adorable and Bold Wonder in South Africa have all added
to the Blackfriars winners list.

FIVE IN A ROW FOR THE "GREY DRAGON"

MANSION HOUSE 3rd IN RAILWAY

Blackfriars went very close to siring his first Group1 winner when his outstanding 4yo Mansion House finished 3rd in the $1 million dollar Group 1 Railway Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Mansion House who was ridden by top jockey Damien Oliver was afforded no favours from his outside draw and was forced to sit at least 3 deep for the race. After looking the winner at the 200mtr mark the hard run took its toll but he was still able to hold on to finish 3rd. Mansion House will now be set for the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic over 1800mtrs. Damien Oliver will return to WA to ride him for this Group1 feature.

DIVINE MADONNA IS JUST DIVINE

Hurricane Sky's glamour mare Divine Madonna chalked up another Group 1 victory when she won the Group 1 Myer Classic at Flemington on Saturday.She was able to claim her 2nd Group 1 victory in 3 weeks when she produced her trademark explosive finish to score by over a length. Divine Madonna took her career earning to just over $2 million dollars with this victory.Divine Madonna's will now be given a let up before connections consider taking her over to Hong Kong.

GROUP 1 FOR HURRICANE SKY

Sensational race mare Divine Madonna provided Hurricane Sky with another Group 1 win after her stunning victory in the Toorak Hcp at Caulfield on Saturday. Divine Madonna sat back last before peeling to the outside to produce her trademark finish and claim victory. Connections are now considering a start in the $3 Million Cox Plate.

SCENIC AND BLACKFRIARS IN TOP SIX

Scenic and Blackfriars are putting the Western Australian breeding industry in the national spotlight with their progeny's performance so far this season. Although only six weeks into the new racing year Scenic has shot to number 1 in the nation with his progeny already earning over $900,000 this season. Blackfriars who has also had a sensational start to the season is sitting in 6th position on the Australia Sires premiership with his progeny earning over $283,000.
Scenic who died in 2005 is leaving his mark on the Australian breeding industry in a big way with a number of top line performers already this season including Cox plate bound Marasco, while Blackfriars has had a huge number of individual winners this season and may even improve his position on the premiership this weekend with 3 runners in the Kalgoorlie Cup.
Blackfriars and Scenic were siring partners at Durham Lodge stud before Scenic untimely death.

Blackfriars now stands alongside Hurricane Sky and Brocco (USA) in a powerful 2007 stallion line up at Durham Lodge this spring.

BLACKFRIARS QUINELLA IN BOULDER CUP

Blackfriars hot run this season continued at Kalgoorlie on Sunday when his talented sons Impact Rating and Friar's Touch took out the quinella in the $100,000 listed Boulder Cup.  Impact Rating owned by a number of West Coast Eagles players scored a tough win from the fast finishing Friar's Touch. Impact Rating made an early move before the corner to set up a winning lead however Friar's Touch who was held up for a run jumped out of the ground to only go down by a head at the finish.  Impact Rating claimed his 6th individual win and took his career earnings to over $167,000. While Friar's Touch 2nd placing took his career earnings to over $200,000. Both will clash this Sunday in the $140,000 listed Kalgoorlie Cup. Blackfriars quality staying mare Hail Mary will also contest the event.

BLACKFRIARS GOLDEN WEEKEND

Future champion WA sire Blackfriars continues to put his stamp on the local racing industry in what can only be described as a golden weekend for the Group 1 winning son of the mighty Danehill.
Belmont Park on Saturday was the beginning of his run when he sired a treble of winners. Trainer Lindsay Smith who loves the stock of Blackfriars accounted for two of his winners when Danby Wiske and Capuchin were both extremely impressive in recording comfortable wins. Later in the day Blackfriars star 3yo of last season Mansion House bounced back to his best when claiming victory in the Listed Farnley Stakes.
Less than 24 hrs later the winners continued to roll at the Coolgardie cup meeting in Kalgoorlie when Blackfriars sired yet another treble. Promising stayer Impact Rating claimed victory over 2200mtrs while a couple of races later in the program his exciting sprinting mare Grey Fish Blue Fish claimed her 5th win from only 6 starts when she led throughout for another win. To cap of Blackfriars weekend Friars Touch claimed a last stride victory in the $100'000 A O N Coolgardie Cup. Friars Touch gained a late split to claim his 7th win right on the line.

Mansion House

Friars Touch

Danby Wiske

AMBERLYN TO TARGET WA OAKS

Blackfriars amazing run this season continued at Belmont on Saturday when
his 3yo filly Amberlyn scored an extremely tough win over 1400mtrs.
Amberlyn who drew the outside barrier was used up early to take up the
running. Turning for home she was under extreme pressure from several
runners but she showed she has inherited Blackfriars toughness and held them
all at bay to secure the win.
Amberlyn's full sister Black Amber ran 3rd in the W.A Oaks and her trainer is
confident that Amberlyn has the right attributes to give next years feature a big
shake.

SCENIC BLAST HEADS EAST

Durham Lodge bred youngster Scenic Blast returned to racing at Belmont
on Saturday with a stunning victory. Scenic Blast will now head to Melbourne
with races like the VRC Derby Group 1 on his program.
Trainer Daniel Morton was thrilled with his return "He has matured during
his spell into a stronger type and when we get to Melbourne we will step him
up in distances and see if he will get over more ground".
Blackfriars youngster Magical Belle made a superb debut in the same race
when coming from last to run 2nd to Scenic Blast.

BLACKFRIARS STARTS NEW SEASON WITH A BANG

Emerging young star W.A based sire Blackfriars has had a great start to the new season already siring 4 individual winners throughout Australia. At Northam last Thursday Blackfriars sired a double with Lambton Castle scoring an impressive win at his 3rd start and a new addition to the Lindsay Smith yard Capuchin winning by an impressive 6 lengths. On Sunday 3yo Our China Plate scored a tough win at Muswellbrook in Sydney while earlier at Kalgoorlie promising young galloper Glastonbury Tor won by more than 3 lengths. With Blackfriars proving such a success at stud the quality of mares he has covered in recent years has improved so his future is looks extremely exciting.

Blackfriars siring partner Hurricane Sky who finished champion W.A based sire for progeny earnings throughout Australia last season also has began the new season in fine style with his promising young sprinter Honalee finishing 3rd behind Apache Cat and Haradasun in the Bletchingly stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

VINTRACK WINS IN STYLE

Extremely tough Blackfriars mare Vintrack scored a tough win on Belmont on Saturday after leading all the way. Trainer Lindsay Smith dropped her back in distance to 1200mtrs and once she found the front she was always going to be hard to run down. The favourite O'Flirty tried hard to run her down but Vintrack was to strong. Vintrack has now won in excess of $150,000. 

The win completed another good week for Blackfriars after his extremely talented 4yo Friar's Touch was successful at Belmont on Wednesday.

STALLION BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Bookings to Durham Lodge stallions for this season are now being taken. Please contact our office on Ph: 9571 0155 for bookings or more information. Booking forms can be downloaded online. (See Downloads tab)

Service Fees 2007

• BLACKFRIARS - $9,900

• HURRICANE SKY $8,800

• BROCCO (USA) $4,400

All fees are gst inclusive and include a free return

WYNYARD HALL SCORES IMPRESSIVE WIN.

Extremely promising Blackfriars mare Wynyard Hall bounced back to the winners list with a stunning victory in the last race at Belmont on Saturday.Ridden back in the field after drawing wide Wynyard Hall made a sustained run from the 600mtrs to hold out for a strong win.Wynyard Hall showed huge potential last campaign which included a close up 3rd in the Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes at only her 4th start.Wynyard Hall's win completed a good week for her sire Blackfriars as his quality mare Vintrack was a comfortable winners at her return to racing at Belmont last week,also Blackfriars had Black In Time, Friars Touch and Herstorical all placed 2nd and are all knocking on the door for a win at their next starts.

DIVINE MADONNA WINS GR1 QUEEN OF THE TURF

WA's Durham Lodge-based stallion Hurricane Sky added another Group 1 triumph at Rosehill on Saturday. His sensational mare Divine Madonna produced her trademark explosive finish to come from well back in the field to score a comfortable 1 length victory in the $400,000 weight-for-age Queen Of The Turf Stakes. Divine Madonna was ridden quietly by leading jockey Glen Boss before producing a scintillating finish to claim victory. Divine Madonna now takes her career earnings to over $1.1 Million. Hurricane Sky will stand the 2007 breeding season at Durham Lodge for a fee of only $8,800 inc gst.

DURHAM LODGE DUO QUINELLA PERTH STAKES.

Exciting 2yo's Universal Ruler and Scenic Blast both bred by Durham Lodge and sold in our 2006 yearling draft finished 1st and 2nd in the listed Perth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Universal Ruler who won at his 2nd start by 8.5 lengths sprinted to the lead in the straight before holding of the impressive finishing effort of Scenic Blast. Scenic Blast was only having his 2nd start after claming the Supremacy Stakes on debut. Both youngsters must be considered great chances in the Group 2 Karrakatta plate to be run on Saturday 31st March.

I'M GIFTED GAINS BLACK TYPE

Extremely talented Blackfriars filly I'm Gifted gained valuable black type against her name when she finished 3rd in the Gimcrack Stakes at Acot on Saturday. Appearing to be crying out for more ground the Blackfriars filly was under the whip from the 600mtr mark to keep in touch. She picked up the bit in the straight and charged home in to 3rd place. The Karrakatta plate of 1200mtrs may be a bit short but look for her charging home late

BLACKFRIARS BROTHER TO STAND AT WOODLANDS

The full brother to outstanding young W.A sire Blackfriars in Manton will join the extremly strong Woodlands Stud stallion roster this spring.Manton who was purchased for $1.1 Million at the 2004 Inglis Easter Sales in Sydney won the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill.His other notable performances including placings in the Group 2 AAMI Vase and Group 3 Spring Stakes.He will stand his debut season for $11,000.This re-inforces what great value Blackfriars is as he stood last year for only $8,800.

HAIL MARY SET FOR BUNBURY CUP

Improving young Blackfriars staying mare Hail Mary is a confirmed starter for next week Bunbury Cup. Hail Mary is one of the most improved gallopers going around at the moment and is relishing being put over the staying trips. Hail Mary has won 4 of her last 5 starts and has taken her career earnings to over $120,000. Her last start victory was full of merit as she defeated the talented Calico Blue and Daka's Gem. Purchased for only $5,000 in the Perth 2004 Magic Million Sale Hail Mary is certainly proving a bargain buy.

SCENIC STEALS THE SHOW

The last crop of yearling by Scenic ever to be offered for sale were in great demand at the recently completed Perth Magic Million Premier Sale. Scenic had 17 yearlings sell for an average price of $79,411. His top price was for a filly out of a Vice Regal mare which sold to the bid of Darrel Ible bloodstock for $170,000. In total 6 yearlings by Scenic sold for $100,000 or more. Durham Lodge promising young sire Blackfriars again proved popular with buyers with his yearlings selling up to $80,000.

SCENIC FILLY WINS VANITY

Promising Scenic filly Universal Queen landed a nation-wide plunge when she scored a stunning victory in the Group 3 The Vanity Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Having her first start for new trainer Lee Freedman Universal Queen was plunged from 10-1 to 3-1 before defeating multiple stakes winner Catechuchu by 2.5 lengths. Universal Queen is a full sister to 4 time Group 1 winner Universal Prince.

Next weeks Perth Magic Millions Sale will give buyers the last chance to ever purchase stock by the champion sire Scenic

HAIL MARY MAKES IT A HATRICK

Promising Blackfriars mare Hail Mary made it 3 wins in a row with a tough victory over 2200 mtrs on Saturday at Ascot. Hail Mary has always shown plenty of ability but it has not been until she has been put over a journey that she has thrived. Hail Mary was purchased for only $5,000 at the 2004 Perth Yearling Sale.

SCENIC COLT SELLS FOR $180,000

A Yearling colt by Scenic was in strong demand at the recently completed Magic Million Sale at the Gold Coast. The yearling was from the same family as Melbourne Cup Winner Rogan Josh. He was the subject of spirited bidding before being sold to DGR Thoroughbred Services for $180,000. The Perth Magic Millions Sale will offer 22 yearlings by Scenic. This will be the last ever crop of yearlings by Scenic to be sold in Western Australia.

MANSION HOUSE WINS LEE-STEERE CLASSIC

Blackfriars added another group success when his extremely talented 3yo Mansion House was successful in the Group 3 Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic over 1400mtrs at Ascot on Saturday.Ridden by Damien Oliver Mansion House was aloud to settle near the rear of the field before producing a tremendous sprint to win comfortably.Mansion House has now had 3 wins from only 4 starts for earnings of $102,200.He has already been the subject of huge offers from the Eastern States and Hong Kong.The owners are enjoying racing the son of Blackfriars and have rejected these tempting offers.Mansion House will be targeted for the Group 1 WA Derby.

HURRICANE SKY ON FIRE

Hurricane Sky's super run as a sire continued in Hong Kong over the weekend. On the back of siring a Group 1 winner last week in Divine Madonna, Hurricane Sky added a Group 2 winner when Able Prince won the HK$3 million International Sprint Trial. Able Prince trained by expatriate Australian trainer John Moore defeated the former Western Australian pair Down Town (formally known as Hantu by Scenic) and Natural Blitz(formally known as Shout from Maroof by Marrof). Able Prince will now tackle the Group 1 International Sprint in 2 weeks time.

GROUP 1 FOR HURRICANE SKY

W.A based stallion Hurricane Sky sired his 4th individual Group 1 winner when his wonderful mare Divine Madonna came from last with a powerful finish down the extreme outside to claim victory in the Group 1 $750,000 Emirates Stakes. The victory was another reminder of the sensational job Hurricane Sky has achieved at stud. With his first W.A bred foals arriving this year and with the quality of mares he has covered since arriving at Durham Lodge he is a sire that is set to create a huge impact on the Western Australian racing industry.

SCENIC'S STAR AT ASCOT

If you ever needed reminding of just what a sensational sire Scenic is, it was evident for all to see at Ascot on Saturday. Firstly his super exciting gelding Marasco who so far is bring compared with the great Northerly created a big impression with a scintillating 4 length victory over 1200mtrs. Later in the day Idyllic Prince produced a barnstorming finish to claim a great win in the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes. The last ever crop from Scenic are sure to be in hot demand when they are offered for sale at the 2007 Perth Yearling Sale.

BLACKFRIARS ADDS TWO MORE STAKES PERFORMERS

Four year old mare Wynyard Hall and 3yo Filly Pity Me both by Blackfriars gained valuable black-type in their impressive last start performances. Wynyard Hall proved she was up to a huge step up in class when she settled back in the field before producing a strong finish to claim 3rd behind the flying Real Mak in the Group 3 Prince Of Wales Stakes. Meanwhile promising 3yo filly Pity Me also handled the rise in class to finish a solid 3rd in the listed Burgess Queen. Both are trained by Clayton Scoby-Smith.

BLACKFRIARS 2YO WINS INITIAL STAKES

Blackfriars 2yo I'm Gifted created a big impression when she won the first 2yo race of the season the Initial Stakes at Belmont on Saturday. I'm Gifted settled just behind the pace before producing a strong finish to win comfortably on the line.I'm Gifted completed a big week for Blackfriars who sired 5 individual winners in the past 7 days.

DIVINE MADONNA STUNNING RETURN

High class Hurricane Sky mare Divine Madonna made a stunning return to racing on the weekend when claiming victory in the Scott Park Flying Handicap. Divine Madonna was slowly away and got back to last on the corner before producing an amazing sprint to record a comfortable victory. Divine Madonna raced in some of the best mares races last campaign and going by her efforts on Saturday she has come back better than ever.Divine Madonna took her stakes earnings to just under $200,000 from only 12 starts.

Pic: DIVINE MADONNA wins the G2 Rose of Kingston Stakes at FLEMINGTON (7th Oct '06)

AVIENIDA MADERO COVERED BY HURRICANE SKY

Outstanding racemare Avenida Madero recently purchased by Bob Peters has been covered by Leading W.A Sire Hurricane Sky. also recently retired quality racemare Foxaround is another who has had an early cover by Hurricane Sky this season. Meanwhile highly credentialed mares already covered by Blackfriars include the dams of stakes performers Vintrack and Impact Rating as well as a 1/2 sister to Plastered. Not to be outdone Durham Lodge's other highly rated sire Brocco has already covered the sensational racemare Bumbelina as well as top racemare Petite Amour who has already produced 2 stakes horses by Brocco.

ATTRACTIONS WINS FARNLEY

Quality galloper Attractions gave his sire Scenic another feature race win when he was successful in the listed Farnley Stakes.Forced to sit very wide throughout the race the son of Scenic proved to strong getting up for victory in the last stride.Attractions has now recorded 7 wins and takes his stakes earnings to $259,630.Attractions was bred and raced by his trainer George Daly.

SCENIC CHAMPION W.A SIRE. (2005-06)

While HURRICANE SKY will be W.A'S leading active sire to stand in the West this season the crown
for W.A Champion sire will be taken out by our deceased champion sire SCENIC.

Throughout the 2005-2006 season SCENIC was able to sire the winners of over $3.1 million (ranked 13th in Aus) to defeat another champion deceased sire in Metal Storm $2.5million.Hurricane Sky finished 3rd behind these two champions with earnings of $1.8 million. For SCENIC to finish so high on the sires premiership after being based in W.A from 1998 is an amazing achievement.

BLACKFRIARS W.A'S LEADING 2ND CROP SIRE.

BLACKFRIARS was clearly W.A'S leading 2nd crop sire for progeny earnings throughout Australia for the 2005-2006 season. BLACKFRIARS progeny finished with earnings of $519,800 (ranked 11th in Australia), he defeated Real Jester $223,755 with Lord Dane 3rd $189,360. Unfortunately no nominations are available to BLACKFRIARS this season. His book was full in April

HURRICANE SKY'S W.A'S LEADING ACTIVE SIRE (2005-06 SEASON)

the results of the Australian Sires Premiership just finalised we are pleased to confirm that HURRICANE SKY has finished leading W.A Active sire for progeny earnings and individual winners in Australia for the 2005-2006 racing season.

Progeny Earnings:-

• 1st HURRICANE SKY earned over $1.8 million
• 2nd Bletchley Park $1.5 million
• 3rd Key business just under $1 million.

Individual Winners:-

• 1st HURRICANE SKY was in a complete league of his own sireing 74 individual winners
• 2nd Knowledge 2nd 39 individual winners
• 3rd Bletchley Park 3rd with 35 individual winners.

Only a limited number of nominations remain to HURRICANE SKY this season, enquiries can be directed to: info@durhamlodge.net.au

SEAFARER LIVES UP TO BREEDING

Flashy 4yo Seafarer lived up to his exceptional breeding with a stunning victory on
debut at Belmont yesterday. Seafarer is by champion sire SCENIC out of dual
Group 1 winning racemare Miss Margaret. Miss Margaret has already produced
Karrakatta plate winner Confront as well as a full sister to Seafarer in
Best pictures who was a 4 time winner of close to $100,000. Seafarer was bred
by leading W.A Breeder/Owner Bob Peters who was a loyal supporter of SCENIC
when he stood at Durham Lodge.

HURRICANE SKY'S FIRST NEW FOAL AT DURHAM.

Durham Lodge is delighted to have its first foal on the ground from our outstanding sire HURRICANE SKY. The first foal which is a strong athletic colt has a big reputation to live up to as his dam is former sensational racemare BUMBELINA.

CAPUCHIN & TURBO CHARGED NOMINATED FOR VRC DERBY.

Promising 3yo's CAPUCHIN and TURBO CHARGED will attempt to
emulate their sire BLACKFRIARS by winning the VRC Derby after being
nominated for the feature event. It will be very interesting to follow both
youngsters progression as they have obviously impressed connections so far.

BROCCO'S 1ST WA SIRED FOAL ARRIVES

Sensational new proven sire BROCCO has his 1st W.A sired foal on the ground. The foal a stunning good sized black filly from the handy Success Express mare KIOSK.

ALWAYS FAST WINS FEATURE IN SINGAPORE

Former Perth galloper Always Fast by Scenic was successful in Singapore over the weekend in the New Paper Trophy S$125,000 over 1400mtrs.This continues Scenic amazing run this season.Localy he continues to produce the winners and on the national stage he has sired the winners of over $2.9 million this season which is clearly W.A leading sire by earnings ahead of Metal Storm.The last ever crop of yearlings by Scenic will be offered at next years Perth Magic Million Sale.

SCENICS WINNERS KEEP ROLLING ON

Winning doubles by champion sire Scenic are becoming extremly regular and this happend again on saturday at Belmont.Last start winners Behn Scenic and Over Lock were again very impressive when they both made it 2 in a row with impressive wins on saturday.Scenics day got even better when former high profile perth youngster Hantu claimed victory in Hong Kong.The last ever crop by Scenic will be available for sale in next years Perth Magic Million sale.

KIA ORA MISS WINS OAKS

Durham Lodge bred Kia Ora Miss scored a tough win in the Belmont Oaks on saturday.Purchased for only $6500 in the perth magic million sale the well bred daughter of Jeune sat outsider the leader before kicking clear and then holding of all challengers to win in a class record time.Kia Ora Miss pedigree suggest should get better with time so she is one to keep an eye on over the summer.

FRIARS TOUCH IS ALL CLASS

Lightly raced Blackfriars 3yo Friars Touch showed he is a horse with a big future when he was successful at Belmont on wednesday.Well ridden by Jessica Valas Friars Touch raced up on the pace before coming away for a comfortable 2 length win.Friars Touch also went within a wisker of breaking the class record over 1400 mtrs.Friars Touch is now schedule to have one more start before taking on the best 3yos in the Listed Belmont Guineas.

GREAT WEEKEND FOR DURHAM LODGE

Durham Lodge bred horses continue to perform on the track and this was highlighted by Saturday' s Belmont results. Tough 3yo filly Kia Ora Miss (Jeune - Precious Stone) recorded her 7th win when leading all the way over 1600mtrs. Earlier in the day exciting 2yo Real Mak (Brahms - Paklani) made in 3 starts for 3 wins when he also led all the way. Idllyic Prince also bred by Durham Lodge went close to making it a treble when he stormed home to run 3rd beaten a nose by a nose.

HURRICANE SKY'S RANKED W.A'S NO1 ACTIVE SIRE

Hurricane Sky is currently leading the active W.A Sires list for earnings and individual winners in Australia this season.On the earnings list Hurricane Sky progeny have earned $1,543,349 ahead of Bletchley Park $1,247,897and Key Business $707,187.On the individual winners list Hurricane Sky is a mile in front producing 64 individual winners to lead Knowledge with 33 and Bletchley Park with 28.Meanwhile Scenic and Metal Storm are locked in a great battle for the overall W.A Sire Champion for progeny earnings in Australia with Scenics progeny earning $2,561,016 just ahead of Metal Storm on $2,449,829

WAVE ROCK IN GREAT OAKS TRIAL

Blackfriars filly Wave Rock put in a great oaks trial when winning the Ascot 1000 Guineas over 1800 mtrs at Ascot on Saturday. Ridden by leading jockey Paul Harvey Wave Rock was forced to sit wide but still proved to strong in the run home. Another Blackfriars filly Amber Spree finished strongly into 5th place. These two fillys should appreciate the extra distance of the WA Oaks. Both will race in the Natasha Trophy over 2200mtrs before they contest the oaks on the 1st April.

BLACKFRIARS FULL BOOK

We wish to advise that Blackfriars book for this season is full and has been closed.He will cover an outstanding line up of quality mare and his future appears extremly exciting. Nominations are still available in Hurricane Sky and Brocco. Hurricane Sky is enjoying another top season and is currently Western Australia's leading active sire for progeny earning this season in Australia while Brocco has continued to sire the winners right throughout the world with his progeny now earning a staggering $18.5 Million (au) more than any other stallion standing in the West. Both are outstanding proven stallions and at thier service fees represent outstanding value. Booking to either stallion can be made by contacting Jeremy Smith on 9571 0155 or 041 994 3356.

DURHAM LODGE 2006 STALLION FEES

• HURRICANE SKY $8,800 inc gst
• BLACKFRIARS $8,800 inc gst
• BROCCO $4,400 inc gst

*All service fees include a free-return

BLACKFRIARS 3YO WINS IN MELBOURNE

Blackfriars roll of winners continued today when he sired his first intersate winner when Never Confess having only his 3rd start was successful in the $20,000 Central Vic Office Supplies Hcp at Bendigo.Never Confess looked very impressive in victory today when scoring by close to a length.

GREAT RESULT FOR BLACKFRIARS IN NATASHA

Blackfriars outstanding 3yo Wave Rock claimed a tough victory in the listed Natasha Trophy at Ascot on Saturday. After sitting wide without cover Wave Rock had to dig deep to claim victory in the last few strides.Blackfriars also sired the 3rd placegetter in the race Dare To Risk after she put in a great run after doing plenty of work from her outside barrier.Another Blackfriars filly Black Amber finished a close up 5th after attempting to lead all the way. The 3 Blackfriars fillies will now all head to the W.A Oaks in 2 weeks.

CRUZADO WINS AT CANTERBURY

Ultra consistant galloper Cruzado scored a comfortable win at Canterbury yesterday. After racing up on the pace he kicked clear in the straight to win by 1 1/2 lengths. Cruzado has been in the money at 8 of his 14 starts and is a galloper who continues to improve. Hurricane Skys run also continued at Eagle Farm when earlier in the day the Gerald Ryan trained Sky Mountain was also succesful.

SCENIC/BLACKFRIARS QUINELLA IN AQUANITA

Scenic Shot provided Scenic with another stakes win when he got up in the last stride to defeat Blackfriars gelding Impact Rating in the Aquanita Stakes at Ascot on saturday. Scenic Shot and Impact Rating now head towards the W.A Derby. Impact Rating also provided Blackfriars with another stakes performer in what can only be described as a sensational star to his stud career.Later in the day Scenic and Blackfriars sired another quinella when Scenic gelding Lord Lonsdale defeated Oaks bound Blackfriars filly Wave Rock.

DURHAM LODGE STALLIONS POPULAR IN MATCHMAKER

All of Durham Lodge stallions were selected for services in the matchmaker stakes run at Pinjarra on Sunday.

• The winner Just Looking selected a mating to Blackfriars.
• The 2nd placed Silver Seam selected to go to Hurricane Sky.
• 4th placed Dery Arna chose a mating to Brocco.

LADY RIVALRY KEEPS THE WINNERS ROLLING FOR BLACKFRIARS

Lightly raced but talented filly Lady Rivalry kept Blackfriars run of winners rolling when she claimed a solid victory at Bunbury on Sunday over 1200mtrs. Lady Rivalry has showed well above average ability from day one.Lady Rivalry is out of handy staying mare Miss Centaine and with being by Blackfriars it looks extremly promising when her racing distances are increased.

DURHAM LODGE YEARLINGS IN DEMAND

Durham Lodge recorded its best ever yearling sale when its yearlings averaged just under $60,000 in session 1 & 2 of the Perth Magic Millions sale.Scenic was the leading stallion by averages with over 20 of his yearlings averaging $58,952.Yearlings by Blackfriars were in great demand with his youngsters averaging $49,812 which was more than any other stallion that will stand in Western Australia this stud season.

FRIARS TOUCH WINS AGAIN

Another promising Blackfriars 3yos Friars Touch made in 2 wins in a row when he stepped up in class to claim a solid victory at Ascot on Saturday.Trained by Lindsay Smith Friars Touch showed plenty of toughness to race outside the leader before kicking clear and holding all challengers at bay.Friars Touch will head towards the W.A DERBY and on the strength of his his last 2 wins he will be a leading contender.

BLACKFRIARS WINNERS ROLL ON

Blackfriars winners continued to roll on when the very impressive Impact Rating scored another impressive victory at Bunbury on Wednesday in the $20,000 South West Breeders Hcp.Only 2hrs later in South Africa another Blackfriars youngster emerged when Court Of Justice scored a senstional win after producing a big finish to win after racing well back in the field.
15 Yearlings by Blackfriars will be available for sale in next week Magic Millions Sale in Perth.

IMPACT RATING WINS FOR WEST COAST EAGLES

Blackfriars 3yo Impact Rating made it 2 wins in a row with a sensational victory in the $20,000 South West Breeders Hcp.Owned by a number of West Coast Eagles players Impact Rating settled near last before jockey David OHeare got the Blackfriars youngster to unleash a powerful sprint which enabled him to record a comfortable win.Impact Rating was purchased for $15,000 in the Perth Magic Millions sale and certainly looks to be a bargain buy.Impact Rating will now head towards the W.A Derby.

ALWAYS FAST (by Scenic) WINS GROUP 2 IN SINGAPORE

Scenic gelding Always Fast claimed a great victory in Singapore over the weekend in the s$250,000 Group 2 E.W Barker Trophy.
Always Fast was trained in W.A by leading trainer Neville Parnham where he was very successful before being transfered to Singapore.Always Fast now has 10 wins from only 20 starts.

BLACKFRIARS CONTINUES HIS HOT RUN

Blackfriars gallopers continue to impress. Over the last few days 2 very promising individuals have emerged.On saturday at Ascot Capuchin who was having his first start went down in a photo finish to the unbeaten Paris Petard.
Capuchin is a big strong individual who will improve with age.To nearly win a 2yo race at his first start is a great pointer to his potential.A half sister to Capuchin (lot 242) will be offered by Durham Lodge at the Perth Magic Millions Sale.
Blackfriars run continued at Pinjarra on Wednesday when highly promising 3yo Friars Touch won at his 2nd start over 1400mtrs.He gave the leaders a big head start and was to strong at the finish.He certanly is a horse to follow.
Blackfriars also sired another winner at Geraldton on saturday when improving filly Black Amber was a comfortable winner over 1600mtrs.

SCENIC DOUBLE AT PINJARRA

Champion sire Scenic gave yearling buyers another reminder of his class when he sired a double at Pinjarra on Wednesday.Alcedo and Blizzard Ridge were both good winners at the meeting.Warden Law nearly made it 3 winners for Scenic when he finished 2nd in a 1200mtr event.

The 2nd last ever crop of yearling by Scenic will be offered at the Perth Magic Millions sale.

VICTORY SCENE LOOKS A BARGAIN BUY

Bede Murray may have made a bargain purchase when he outlayed $30,000 for Victory Scene at the 2004 Perth Magic Millions Sale.Victory Scene made it 3 wins from only his 4th start when he won by a length at Rosehill on saturday.
Bede has had an outstanding run with gallopers by Scenic and Victory Scene is shaping as another outstanding prospect.
Durham Lodge will offer a full sister to Victory Scene (lot 192) at the Perth Magic Millions Sale.

17/01/2006 - DURHAM LODGE 2006 YEARLING LINE-UP

Durham Lodge 2006 Yearling Draft

Lot 39 B F SCENIC (IRE) / MIA SCELTA (DON'T SAY HALO)

Compact type by SCENIC. Dam a 2yo Metro Winner and has produced the consistent Stakes Placed 5 time Adelaide Winner OUTBACK LAD. This filly is a ¾ sister in blood to Stakes Winner PANORAMIC LAD ($348,710) and OUR SCENARIO ($105,270).

Lot 75 Br C SCENIC (IRE) / PAKLANI (HAULPAK)

Attractive SCENIC colt out of one of WA's best ever juveniles who ran 3rd in the Golden Slipper and won over $1M on the track. Dam a full sister to dual Stakes Winning colt STAR SHOT ($160,315) and has produced SWEET SHEILA, dam of Gr1 Winner in South Africa STELLITE. Colt has a pedigree that could produce something extra special.

Lot 110 B C SCENIC (IRE) / RULINGS (HURRICANE SKY)

Athletic SCENIC colt who is a ¾ brother in blood to dual Stakes Placed SPORTS FREAK ($181,375). Dam had plenty of speed and is out of Gr1 Winning 2yo RHYTHMIC CHARM. A pedigree full of speed which will balance nicely with SCENIC. Colt has the sensational BISCAY / SCENIC cross evident in 5 of his 8 Gr1 Winners.

Lot 118 B C SCENIC (IRE) / SATAN'S DIAMOND (RUBITON)

Well balanced powerful SCENIC colt out of speed machine SATAN'S DIAMOND, 8 wins (7 in town). Colt is a full brother to DIAMONIC, 5 wins and brother to Stakes Placed DEVIL'S DIAMOND. Dam's full sister has produced Stakes Winner MONEY EXCHANGE. A mature colt who could be a Magic Millions 2yo type and have the scope to race on.

Lot 143 B F SCENIC (IRE) / SPRINGHILL LADY (IMPOSING)

Good sized impressive filly sister to SPRINGHILL EXPRESS, 6 wins ($109,750). Dam is a sister to dual Stakes Winner DANCE HIT, 7 wins ($191,225). From the same family as Gr1 S.A Oaks Winner SOUND ACTION.

Lot 145 Br F BLACKFRIARS / STOP IN TIME (TENBY)

Filly that is all class by BLACKFRIARS. Dam had 4 wins including a metro win. Dam by proven sire TENBY. Dam out of flying HAULPAK filly; STOP THE CLOCK. Closely related to STARBALETA and ISLAND TRAVELLER. A filly that should run early and race on to the Classics.

Lot 173 B F BLACKFRIARS / TRUPICHI (IS IT TRUE)

Quality Blackfriars filly from a great filly's family. Dam is a sister to Gr1 WA Derby Winner CAPRICIOUS LASS ($282,450) and a ¾ sister to Gr2 winner MERCURIAL MADAM ($205,680). Grand Dam was champion American race mare CAPICHI, 11 wins. A filly with the pedigree and type for Oak's and Derby's.

Lot 176 B C SCENIC (IRE) / TYPHOON DOLLY (JEUNE)

Scopey first foal. Dam 3 wins. This colt is a ¾ brother in blood to Stakes Winner TYPHOON BARNEY, 6 wins ($233,930). From the same family as Stakes Winner LADY NAPLES.

Lot 184 B F SCENIC (IRE) / VAGRANT LADY (BRIGAND)

Classy SCENIC filly with plenty of substance. Filly is a full sister to Stakes Placed CARMENSQUE ($232,940) and Dam is a sister to Group Winner PAINTED OCEAN, 10 wins ($165,615) and also a full sister to the Dam of Stakes Winner PLEA BARGAIN, 10 wins ($204,495). From the same family as Gr1 Winners DEFIER and DEMERGED. A filly with the pedigree to be extra special.

LOT 192 B F SCENIC (IRE) / VICTORY ROSE (VICTORY PRINCE)

Quality SCENIC filly with an outstanding pedigree. Dam a 2yo winner and this filly is a full sister to the promising YORKSHIRE ROSE and VICTORY SCENE, 2 wins from 3 starts. Filly is a ¾ sister in blood to Gr3 Winners COUNT SCENARIO, 12 wins ($399,875), DASHING SCENE, 8 wins ($253,230) and Stakes Placed SCENIC STAR. A filly with all the right crosses.

LOT 197 Br F SCENIC (IRE) / VOLTAGE PAK (CARRY A SMILE)

Filly that oozes class. Filly is a full sister to lightly raced AUSTPAK, 2 wins, placed at Moonee Valley. Grand Dam; EVERY READY was one of W.A's best sprinting mares. From the same family as Stakes Winner CHANTES PATH, 18 wins ($236,090) and Magic Millions Winner NERVOLA BELLE. Could this be the 2007 Magic Millions Winner?

Lot 207 B C SCENIC (IRE) / YA HABIBI (BLUEBIRD)

Compact, well put together colt who is bred on exactly the same cross as four time Gr1 Winner UNIVERSAL PRINCE ($2.7M). From the same family as Gr1 Winners STRAWBERRY FAIR and BARKADA. A colt that has plenty of things in his favour.

Lot 236 Br C SCENIC (IRE) / BABBLING (CENTAINE)

Scopey colt that has the pedigree to win a Derby. Dam a Sydney Metro Winner by CENTAINE. Dam a Full sister to TRISTAINE Dam of NZ champion filly GIOVANA, 8 wins, 4 at Gr1 level. Grand Dam, winner of the Gr1 Queensland Derby.

Lot 241 B C SCENIC (IRE) / BELLE CHANSON (BISCAY)

Dam was an outstanding race mare winning the Gr 1 Australasian Oaks. This colt is a brother to 7 winners including Hong Kong Star DANEFACTOR, 6 wins (HK$4,284,750). Colt with a pedigree to be anything. Colt bred on the very successful SCENIC / BISCAY cross which has accounted for 5 of SCENIC'S 8 Gr1 winners.

Lot 242 B F SCENIC (IRE) / BELLEDERE (LAST TYCOON)

Quality SCENIC filly with plenty of strength and class. Filly is a sister to 6 time winner RUBIDERE and a full sister to the promising winner ISCHIA. Dam is a sister to the dam of stakes placed DIBBLES DANE, 10 wins ($233,365). Grand Dam was a Gr3 winner. A filly that must be inspected.

Lot 286 Br C SCENIC (IRE) / CRYSTAL VASE (LORD BALLINA)

Athletic colt is a brother to Moonee Valley winner CRYSTAL DECANTER. Dam is a full sister to the top class racehorse; VITRINITE, 7 wins ($484,783) and a ¾ sister to Gr1 winner ROYAL MAGIC and Gr2 winner PERFECT BOUND.

Lot 287 Br C SCENIC (IRE) / CYCLONE DOLLY (JEUNE)

Powerful big strong impressive first foal. Colt is a ¾ brother in blood to Stakes Winner TYPHOON BARNEY, 6 wins ($233,830). From the same family as Stakes Winner LADY NAPLES. A colt that has Derby's and Cup's written all over him.

Lot 294 B C SCENIC (IRE) / DAUGHTER'S CHARM (DELGADO)

Sensational big strong colt by SCENIC. Dam a high class race mare that won 6 ($114,250) including a close 2nd in the Gr1 W.A Oaks. This colt is a brother to quality performers CLASSY CHARMER, 5 wins and BRUSCHETTA, 4 wins. A colt with the pedigree and the looks.

Lot 305 B F SCENIC (IRE) / DOLLY WILL DO (RUBITON)

Extremely strong, well muscled filly. Dam was a quality race mare winning 5 including a 2nd in a Stakes Race. This filly is a sister to 3 winners including, TUDOR QUEST, 6 wins and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, 3 wins. Quality filly from a running family.

Lot 322 B F SCENIC (IRE) / EXCLUSIVE CHAMPION (SERHEED)

Neat, correct filly from a speed family. Dam was very speedy winning 4 races including success in the Metro area. Filly from the same family as speed machines; CARRY A SMILE, HOLD THAT SMILE, SNAPSHOTS, LADY DEHERE and ORATORIO. A filly that should fly.

Lot 323 B C BLACKFRIARS / EXPRESS THE BLUES (CURE THE BLUES)

Impressive colt with a top class pedigree. Colt is a ¾ brother in blood to Stakes Placed QUINZE LOVE, 5 wins ($108,800) also a brother to Hong Kong quality performer BARRACUDA, (HK$1,591,370). Grand Dam champion US filly OPTIMISTIC GIRL, 13 wins, (6 at Gr1 level).

Lot 328 Gr C SCENIC (IRE) / FESTIVAL TWIG (PAPAL POWER)

Striking colt by SCENIC. Dam won 5 including wins at Flemington and Sandown. This colt is a ¾ brother in blood to STEAL A SCENE, 10 wins, (top class performer in Singapore). Dam is a sister to VRC Gr1 Oaks Winner MY BRIGHTIA as well as Stakes Winner STRIKING TWIG. Quality colt from a running family.

Lot 331 Gr F BLACKFRIARS / FORTUNATE SALLY (SALIERI)

Strong well put together filly by BLACKFRIARS. First foal out of a talented city winner FORTUNATE SALLY. From one of W.A's best families which include RICH INHERITANCE, BORN RICH, BORN PRICELESS, THE HEAVY WEIGHT, ZEDRICH etc. A filly with a nice blend of speed and staying lines.

Lot 332 Br C SCENIC (IRE) / FRENCH SOUND (KSAR)

Awesome individual out of sensational WA Stakes Winning race mare FRENCH SOUND, 13 wins ($256,200). This colt is a full brother to the lightly raced FRENCH SCENE. A colt that must be inspected.

Lot 340 B F SCENIC / GIANT STAR (STAR WAY)

Impressive filly that is bred to stay. Full sister to SETO STAR, 4 wins ($75,030) including 4th in Gr2 Tulloch Stakes and sister to METHODICAL MAN, 8 wins. Family full of Stakes Winners including Gr1 Winners CAMERONIC and FIRE ARCH.

Lot 380 B C BLACKFRIARS / JUST A GYPSY (CORONATION DAY)

Impressive quality colt by BLACKIFRIARS. Dam only lightly raced is a sister to IRISES (Gr3 Winner) and Dam of PURPLE GROOVE, 6 wins, ($316,700). A family full of quality performers.

Lot 492 Br F BLACKFRIARS / SUTURE (PAGO MYSTERY)

Imposing filly by BLACKFRIARS. Dam unbeaten 5 starts for 5 wins. Filly sister to 2 winners including the promising OVERLOCK.

Lot 535 B F BLACKFRIARS / BAROOTA WONDER (CHIEF'S CROWN)

Well bred compact, strong filly by BLACKFRIARS. Filly is a sister to the promising SPLENDID FELLOW, 3 wins. Grand Dam a 7 time winner including 3 Stakes Races. Quality filly from a top American family.

06/01/2006 - HONALEE WINS STANDISH

Hurricane Skys exciting sprinter Honalee notched up another Group win when successful in the Group 3 Standish Hcp.Leading troughout he was able to hold all his challengers at bay to defeat Gold Wells and Starhere.Honalee has now won 6 races with prizemoney earnings just under $400,000.Honalee looks to have the credentials to become another Group 1 winner for Hurricane Sky.Honalles dam Villa Rondini travelled over to the west this season for another mating to Hurricane Sky.

2005 News Archive

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22/12/2005 - DARE TO RISK OUT STAYS THEM

The first youngster by Blackfriars to ever be produced over a staying trip of 2200mtrs proved to be extremly successful when Dare To Risk claimed a solid win.After racing outside the leader for the entire race she kicked clear on turning for home and won comfortably after out staying her rivals.
Durham Lodge has been waiting for some of Blackfriars 3yos to be put over some staying trips and the victory of Dare To Risk was very promising.With the W.A Derby and Oaks just around the corner the next few months could be very intresting for the progeny by Blackfriars.

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22/12/2005 - WATEVI BOUNCES BACK

Broccos outstanding run with his limited runners in W.A continued when Watevi was successful at ascot on saturday.Jockey Pat Carbery decided to take the son of Brocco to the lead and shot him well clear in the straight before holding on for a tough win.Watevi has always looked promising since being transfered to W.A and more wins look likely after saturdays effort.

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22/12/2005 - IDYLLIC PRINCE LOOKS OUTSTANDING

Promising Scenic 3yo Idyllic Prince looks another outstanding prospect for his sire Scenic after his breathtaking wins at his last 2 starts.Postioned at the back of the field Idyllic Prince has a briiliant turn of foot which has seen him flash home to claim victory in his last 2 starts at Ascot.Idyllic was bred at Durham Lodge and is out of the useful Umatilla mare Uma Princess who was placed in the Champion Fillies.Idyllic Prince is trained by Jim Taylor who has always regarded him as one of his better 3yos in his stable.Idyllic Prince is certanly a youngster with plenty of potential who could develop in to a top line racehorse.

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14/12/2005 - ABLE PRICE RUNS 3RD IN HONG KONG GR1 SPRINT

Hurricane Skys flying machine Able Prince has finished a close 3rd in the 1000mtr Hong Kong Gr1 sprint worth $1.72 million au at Sha Tin on Sunday.
The race was a triumph for the Australian breeding industry with the first 4 finishers all bred in Australia.

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6/12/2005 - WAVE ROCK RUNS 3RD IN CHAMPION FILLIES

Consistant Blackfriars filly Wave Rock added a bit more black type to her name when she finished a solid 3rd in the Group 3 Champion Fillies at Ascot.Blackfriars other filly Vintrack who was sent out a clear favorite finished hard for 5th after settling well back in running.Both fillies will now be headed towards the W.A Oaks in April.Both look to have the right credentials to be very competitive in that event.

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18/11/2005 - VINTRACK LOOKS PROMISING

Blackfriars 3yos are continuing to emerge when his lightly raced filly Vintrack scored a tough victory over another Blackfriars filly Dare To Risk in the First Price Hcp at Ascot.Vintrack must have created a good impression on her trainer Lindsay Smith as she has been nominated for the Group 1 Fruit & Veg stakes in December.Vintrack is raced by Eddie Rigg and Micheal Pedley who bred the mare Private Vintage to Blackfriars in his debut season.Private Vintage is back in foal to Blackfriars this season due to the promise that Vintrack was showing.
Vintrack will be headed towards the champion fillies Group 3 race in early December where a clash with another promising Blackfriars filly Wave Rock looks likely.

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15/11/2005 - ITS SKYS TURN TO STAND OUT !!!!

With all the talk about Blackfriars promising 3yos Hurricane Sky gave as another reminder that he is still the new king of Durham Lodge when his flying filly Divine Madonna provided Hurricane Sky with another individual stakes winner when she won the Twilight Glow Stakes at Sandown.Divine Madonna was purchased for $82,500 at the Adelaide Magic Millions Sale and from 5 starts has now won in excess of $130,000.
Hurricane Sky has now produced 14 individual stakes winners with progeny earning of just under $16 Million.Five of his stakes winners have been produced since Durham Lodge purchased him in April this year.

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05/11/05 - SUPER SATURDAY FOR BLACKFRIARS

BLACKFRIARS continues to emerge as an outstanding sire prospect after his promising filly WAVE ROCK provided him with a stakes placegetter and his sensational colt MANJAR chalked up another stakes win at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday.

WAVE ROCK continued her rise to prominence after finishing 3rd behind the talented SNAKING in the Burgess Queen Stakes. WAVE ROCK raced about midfield and had to overcome some significant interference before finishing strongly to claim 3rd.

WAVE ROCK looks ideally suited to the quality fillies' races over longer journeys. DARK EMBLEM, another BLACKFRIARS filly, handed in an eye catching run at only her 4th start in the same race. She settled last before finishing strongly to be only beaten 4 lengths by the winner. DARK EMBLEM, like WAVE ROCK is a filly to watch as the distances increase.

MANJAR looks set to be extremely hard to beat in the WA Guineas in a fortnight after winning his 4th Stakes race, The Fairetha Stakes on Saturday. Again drawing a poor barrier, MANJAR was forced to sit back before sustaining a searching run from the 800m mark to claim a tough victory. MANJAR now has won stakes of over $135,000. His trainer Trevor Andrews describes him as one of the toughest horses he has trained, a trait that BLACKFRIARS had and is passing on to his progeny.

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26/10/2005 - MANTON TO RUN IN DERBY

BLACKFRIARS' younger full brother MANTON has been accepted to run in the VRL Derby this Saturday at Flemington. MANTON ran a game 2nd to DUELLED in the AAMI Vase on Saturday after being forced 6 wide on the corner. MANTON has had only 6 career starts for 1 win and 3 placing's. He has run places in 3 Group events which included being beaten a nose by HOTEL GRAND in the Spring Stakes. MANTON was purchased for $1.1m in the 2004 Sydney Easter Sales by Woodlands Stud as a future stallion prospect. This Saturday will reveal if he can emulate BLACKFRIARS' deeds and win the Group 1 Victorian Derby.

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26/10/2005 - MANJAR WINS BALGRAVIA STAKES

BLACKFRIARS' exciting 3yo colt made a sensational return to racing when flashing home from last to beat a high class field in the Listed Belgravia Stakes. MANJAR was settled at the rear by jockey Paul Harvey before getting to the outside and producing a sizzling finish to defeat talented colt LOCK THE VAULT. MANJAR now has 3 wins and 2 seconds from 5 starts, all of his wins have been in stakes company. MANJAR'S aim this campaign is the WA Guineas Group 2.

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11/10/2005 - HURRICANE SKY ADDS GROUP 3 IN HONG KONG

New addition to WA Sire Ranks, HURRICANE SKY, continued his amazing run since being transferred to Durham Lodge with another Group Winner. Former Australian 5yo ABLE PRINCE was successful in the HK $2.3m Group 3 Sha Tin Sprint Trophy over 1000m. ABLE PRINCE who raced in Australia as KING'S CHOIR was purchased for $45,000 in the 2002 Magic Millions Sale. Meanwhile HURRICANE SKY'S exciting sprinter HONALLE is very close to resuming. HONALLE's dam VILLA RONDI has travelled across the Nullarbor for another mating to HURRICANE SKY this season.

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13/10/2005 - BLACKFRIARS FILLY WAVE ROCK LOOKS PROMISING

WAVE ROCK a daughter of BLACKFRIARS scored a very impressive victory today at Northam. Having only her second start WAVE ROCK sat just off the pace before finishing strongly to win comfortably. WAVE ROCK ran a luckless 4th at her first start at Belmont behind the talented filly SNAKING before her impressive victory today. WAVE ROCK looks to be a very promising filly who should be ideally suited when she gets over more ground. WAVE ROCK is another promising youngster by BLACKFRIARS who is looking an exciting sire prospect for WA. His star 2yo son MANJAR is set to resume in the Belgravia Stakes on Saturday week. He will be aimed at Group 2 the WA Guineas in this campaign.

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13/10/2005 - ANOTHER SCENIC DOUBLE

SCENIC'S outstanding run in the West continued on Wednesday at Belmont Park with a siring double.

THE GREY BEAR bred by Durham Lodge was a strong winner of the 1600m CL6 event. THE GREY BEAR has finished in the money at 8 of his 9 starts and with maturity should develop into a quality performer. SENECA was successful over 1400m first up when coming from the rear with a strong finish down the outside. LORD LONSDALE almost made it 3 winners for SCENIC when he flashed home for 2nd place after being held up. SENECA and LORD LONSDALE were bred by Jim Anderson who also races the duo. Jim was a big supporter of SCENIC and is now reaping the rewards. Jim also bred stakes winning SCENIC mare URBAN CHILL. The last crop of SCENIC'S are currently being born this season.

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19/09/2005 - 6 IN A ROW FOR SCENIC ASSAULT

SCENIC'S stock incredible run in WA continued on the weekend with SCENIC ASSAULT winning his 6th race in a row.

As with many SCENIC'S they take a little while to mature and this is no exception with SCENIC ASSAULT. Now a 5yo, before beginning this campaign SCENIC ASSAULT was a moderate performer with only a maiden win from 16 career starts. His transformation this campaign is quite staggering but is not uncommon for stock by SCENIC who can be slow to mature. SCENIC ASSAULT now has won prize money of $96,791

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19/09/2005 - ANOTHER STAKES WINNER FOR HURRICANE SKY

Lightly raced mare SHALIMAR SKY provided HURRICANE SKY with yet another individual stakes winner when recording an impressive victory in the Inglis Tibbie Stakes. Ridden by Darren Beadman, SHALIMAR proved too strong for a quality line up of fillies and mares. SHALIMAR SKY was passed in for only $8,000 as a yearling. She has now had 5 wins and 3 placing's in 10 starts for prize money of $148,750.

This is the second stakes winner for HURRICANE SKY in a week after his quality sprinter WILDLY was successful in the Bobbie Lewis Stakes (Group 3).

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07/09/2005 - WILDLY WINS BOBBIE LEWIS

Wildly provided Hurricane Sky with another black type success when he won the $200,000 Group 3 Bobbie Lewis quality at Flemington.Wildly ridden near the pace by Greg Childs proved to strong and held on for a great victory.Wildly has now had 5 wins from only 15 starts with his total prizemoney already exceeding $400,000.

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04/08/2005 - ANOTHER WINNER FOR BROCCO IN THE WEST

BROCCOS run of producing winners in WA from limited numbers continued at Belmont yesterday. CUPIDITIAS an improving 4yo mare scored a tough win over 1650m. Ridden by William Pyke, CUPIDITIAS burst through a small gap on straightening to hold out her more fancied rivals. BROCCO has now had 11 starters in WA for 10 individual winners including 4 stakes placed horses. He has produced the winners of over AUD$16m and at his fee of $5,500 inc. gst he represents outstanding value.

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03/08/2005 - HURRICANE SKY RANKED WA'S No. 1

HURRICANE SKY is officially ranked WA's No. 1 Proven Active Sire to stand in the West this season for progeny earnings throughout Australia in the 04-05 season. HURRICANE SKY'S stock have again had a sensational season which has seen his progeny earn $1,895,759 (AUS Rank 29) and produce 68 individual winners (AUS Rank 21). HURRICANE SKY finished ahead of BLETCHLEY PARK who's progeny earned $1,612,532 (AUS Rank 43) and XAAR who's progeny earned $833,985 (AUS Rank 109).

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30/06/2005 - MANJAR WINS ALL STARS

BLACKFRIARS star 2yo colt MANJAR handed in a tough gutsy win in the All Stars (1650m) listed event at Belmont on Saturday. Patiently ridden by Paul Harvey, MANJAR got the better of For Shame in the final stages to win by ¾ of a length with Downswept a distant 3rd. "He is a tough colt. He is not overly big, but he has got that determined attitude and his breeding is clear-cut in that he will get a journey. I'm happy to have BLACKFRIARS stock and he will make a mark on the local industry" Andrews said. MANJAR will now spell and be set for the WA Guineas.

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30/06/2005 - INTOWISHIN SET FOR PERTH CUP

Scenic's promising young stayer INTOWISHIN proved a class above his rivals when winning the Helena Vale Cup at Belmont on Saturday. Trained by Cups King, Alan Matthews, INTOWISHIN will now be headed towards the Perth Cup. "He is such a relaxed horse who is so laid back so I am confident he will get the journey of a Perth Cup" Matthews said.

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20/06/2005 - SCENICS AMAZING WEEK (9 WINNERS)

Stock by SCENIC have had an amazing 7 days producing 9 individual winners plus numerous placegetters. His winners in The West included INTOWISHIN, OLIVER'S TALE, MASTER MAWSON, COPPERFIELD, CHEQUER BOARD AND FRENCH SCENE. In Adelaide Tony McEvoy's 2yo BISMARK'S DREAM was successful in his first start while HESTER got the money on Saturday at Cheltenham. In Melbourne quality mare SALADARE won well at Sandown. Only 2 more crops by the mighty SCENIC will be available for purchase in yearling sales.

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20/06/2005 - BROCCO 4YO CELLAR EDITION WINS AGAIN

Highly promising BROCCO mare CELLAR EDITION made it 3 wins out of her last 4 starts with a comfortable victory at Rosehill on Saturday. Trained by Guy Walter, CELLAR EDITION settled just behind the pace before sprinting clear to win by a length. CELLAR EDITION now has 5 career wins with stakes earnings over $130,000.

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13/06/2005 - MANJAR PLACED 2nd IN LINDSAY ROSENTHAL

BLACKFRIARS promising 2yo MANJAR ran another game race to be defeated by only a short head in the listed Lindsay Rosenthal Stakes.

After racing to the lead with 200mtrs to go he was beaten in the last stride by Lady Natasha.

MANJAR will have 1 more start in the All Stars over 1600mtrs before spelling and being set for the 3yo classics.

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13/06/2005 - WATEVI GOOD WIN FOR BROCCO.

Only a few days after his arrival in WA, BROCCO'S promising galloper WATEVI scored a good win at Belmont Park on Saturday. WATEVI an ex-NSW galloper sat just behind the pace before racing away to win convincingly. WATEVI continued the good run of the limited BROCCO gallopers who have raced in WA. They include: FAIR APPRAISAL, ADVENTURER, OHIO, MYSTIC GLOW, MYSTIC FORCE & LURE OF LONDON.

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13/06/2005 - ANOTHER STAKES WINNER FOR HURRICANE SKY

HURRICANE SKY'S progeny's outstanding run continued at Flemington on Saturday when talented 3yo WILDLY scored a brilliant win in the $100,000 Creswick Stakes.

WILDLY was recently transferred to trainer John McArdle and has now won 4 of his 11 starts. WILDLY raced prominently throughout, reached the lead 50 mtrs out then drew away to score by a length.

HURRICANE SKY is now clearly ranked No. 1 for active stallions standing in WA this season. His progeny have earned over $1.7m, close to $300,000 ahead of nearest rival BLETCHLEY PARK.

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09/06/2005 - BROCCO (USA) ARRIVES AT DURHAM LODGE

We are pleased to advise that Brocco (USA) arrived at Durham Lodge on Tuesday 7th June. He has travelled from New Zealand to Sydney and then Sydney to Perth by air. Brocco is a very impressive stallion, standing at almost 17hh. He seems to have a beautiful temperament and has settled in to his new environment very well.

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31/05/2005 - FIRST STAKES WINNER FOR BLACKFRIARS

BLACKFRIARS has commenced his stud career in the best possible way with a stakes winner in his first 2yo crop to race. Outstanding young juvenile MANJAR was successful in the Ngawyni Stakes at only his 2nd race start.

MANJAR was purchased for a bargain-based price of only $9,000 at the Perth 2004 Yearling Sales. MANJAR is out of a BLETCHLEY PARK mare which may be the start of a great cross. MANJAR is also trained by leading trainer Trevor Andrews. "He impressed me that much I bought 4 more BLACKFRIARS at the last sales. They are going to make exciting 3yo's" Andrew's said.

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09/05/2005 - HURRICANE SKY 3YO WINS YALLAMBEE CLASSIC

HURRICANE SKY'S new siring career at Durham Lodge could not have got off to a better start when his promising 3yo colt HONALEE pulled off a stunning victory in the $200,000 Group 2 Yallambee Classic at Morphettville on Saturday.

HONALEE who drew a bad barrier was forced to go back and sit last before unleashing a devastating finish to defeat outstanding WA filly STORMY NOVA. HONALEE was a bargain purchase as a weanling for only $12,000 at the Adelaide mixed sale. HONALEE now has 5 wins and 2 placing's from 11 starts for $243,480 in prize money.

The win provided HURRICANE SKY with another Group Winner and again reinforced his credentials as an outstanding proven sire.

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28/04/2005 - BROCCO TO STAND IN WA

After securing one of Australia best proven stallions in Hurricane Sky last week Durham Lodge have pulled of another major coup for the Western Australian breeding industry with the purchase of Dual Group 1 winner and outstanding proven sire throughout the world BROCCO (USA).

BROCCO who is currently in New Zealand entered stud in USA and Australia in 1995 where he shuttled between the two countries, he has also spent 3 stud seasons in Japan & New Zealand. BROCCO was a superstar on the racetrack earning stakes of over $1million from only 8 career starts. He was successful on four occasions including dual group 1 victories. His most prestigious win was in the BREEDERS CUP JUVINILE GROUP 1 event where he was successful by a devastating 5 lengths leaving outstanding gallopers TABASCO CAT and DEHERE in his wake.

At stud BROCCO has been an outstanding sire producing over 215 individual winners including 26 stakes performers. His progeny earnings to date are over $16million (aus). He has sired the American Champion filly JOSTLE winner of over $1.3m including two group 1 races, but importantly he has sired top class performers in Australia including the brilliant group 1 winning filly MISS PENNYMONEY as well as stakes winners BRORAMA STAR, OUTLAWS, SHELBOURNE LASS, CHARM SCENE LAND, MISS HELTERSKELTER, MR TRICKSTER, SPEEDY BELL and DEIANIRA. He also has stakes winners in Japan and New Zealand. Interestingly from very few runners in Western Australia, BROCCO has sired the handy OHIO, MYSTIC GLOW, ADVENTURER, ELLENBROOK, FAIR APPRASAL and MYSTIC FORCE.

After the tragic loss of SCENIC, we are absolutely delighted to secure an outstanding proven sire like BROCCO to offer to WA breeders. He will complement our stallion roster nicely which includes recently purchased Hurricane Sky and the very promising Blackfriars.Brocco blood is completely free of Northern Dancer and Star Kingdom which will provide a great option for breeders. Brocco is a big strong horse, can sire early runners but also can sire stock that get over ground. He produces very nice types and his stock like fast tracks which will make them ideally suited to Western Australian conditions.

BROCCO will stand his debut season in Western Australia at a value service fee of only $5,500 inclusive of GST. For further information please contact Jeremy Smith at Durham Lodge on (08) 9571 0155.

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11/04/2005 - HURRICANE DUE TO HIT THE WEST!!

Durham Lodge have scored a major coup for the W.A breeding industry by securing high profile Arrowfield based proven stallion Hurricane Sky.

Hurricane Sky was a sensation on the racetrack winning over $890,000 including dual Group 1 victorys. He was a group 1 winning 2yo claming victory in the Blue Diamond Stakes in the fastest 1200 mtrs ever to be recorded by a 2yo in Australia 1.08.1.As a 3yo he raced on to claim the Group 1 AJC All Aged Stakes over 1600 mtrs. He was successful in three other stakes races and also ran 2nd in the Group 1 Australian Guineas and VATC CF Orr Stakes.

Hurricane Sky retired to stud in 1996 and has done stints shuttling to the U.K.His stock have created a huge impression since they first hit the track which resulted in his service fee rising to $22,000.
Hurricane Sky stock have earned over $14 million in stakes including 3 Group 1 winners; Grand Delight (Four time Group 1 winner, Hong Kong horse of the year and champion sprinter in 2002), River Dove winner of the Oakleigh Plate and Desert Sky dual Group 1 winner. He has sired 186 individual winners at better than 60% winners to runners and his progeny earnings per runner is just under $50,000.

His stock are having another bumper season this year and he is well and truly entrenched in top 20 sires by Winners in Australia. So far this season he has sired 52 individual winners who have earned in excess of 1 million dollars including producing 2 stakes winners and a further 7 stakes placed runners.

Hurricane Sky is one of the few dominant Star Kingdom line stallions in Australia. His pedigree is flawless being a half brother to consistent sire Umatilla and a half brother to the dam of the freakish Redoute's Choice. "Hurricane Sky continues to confirm his merit as one of the better value stallions standing in Australia,"
said Arrowfield Managing Director Mr. John Messara.

Durham Lodge proprietor David Smith is very excited to be standing Hurricane Sky and feels the horse has much to offer breeders in WA. He produces very strong early maturing types that race on, they seem to love fast tracks and his progeny are very popular in the sales ring. It's a very timely acquisition for Durham Lodge who tragically lost the services of champion sires Scenic last month

Hurricane Sky will stand his debut season in W.A at a service fee of $7,700 inc gst. This represents outstanding value for a horse of his proven performance.

For further information contact Jeremy Smith on 9571 0155 or 0419943356.

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8/03/2005 - SCENIC (IRE) 1986 - 2005

Durham Lodge has regret in confirming the passing of Scenic aged 18 on Sunday 6th March 2005.
Scenic will be a huge loss to the national and local breeding industry and particularly Durham Lodge which was home for Scenic since 1998.

Scenic first went to stud in 1990 and initially shuttled from Ireland until he was based permanently at Lindsay Park and Collingrove studs. Scenic proved to be a top quality sire when based there but when purchased by Durham Lodge in 1998 Scenics progeny went to another level which culminated in him finishing in the top 5 sires for earnings in Australia over a 5 year period including finishing 2nd to Danehill in the 2000 - 2001 season with progeny earning in that season over $5.4 Million.

Scenic currently has produced over 470 individual winners with progeny earnings well in excess of $40 million. Over 80 stakes performers have been sired by Scenic including 8 individual group 1 winners. This year about 30 of his yearlings have averaged over $70,000 in the major sales and with only 2 crops by Scenic now left they are sure to attract a lot of attention.

Scenic left us to soon and his loss was certainly compounded by the fact that he was not insured. Nevertheless the deeds of Scenic will go on for many years to come and with many of his daughters already producing the goods at stud he will certainly be a broodmare sire to watch closely in the future.
Ironically Scenics sire the world champion Sadlers Wells who is aged 23 is still standing at stud. It is worth noting though that of all the high profile sons of Sadlers Wells to go to stud, Scenic has been clearly his best performed at stud to date.

In closing Durham Lodge has been so proud to have a champion sire like Scenic stand at our stud. We will all cherish the memories of Scenic and his mark he has left on the national and international stage. Being involved with a stallion like Scenic is a dream for any thoroughbred stud. Scenic has certainly set a very high bar for any other stallions that stand at Durham Lodge in the future.
REST IN PEACE SCENIC YOURE A CHAMPION.

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24/02/2005 - SCENIC YEARLING SELLS FOR $240,000

The demand for yearlings by Scenic reached new levels in Adelaide last night when a magnificent colt sold to a Adelaide based buyer for $240,000. Scenic yearlings averaged $97,250 in the Adelaide sales.
The Scenic yearlings have proved extremely popular throughout the major sales this year. So far 26 yearlings by Scenic have sold for over $1.8 million at a very healthy average of $71,307. Eight of Scenics yearlings have sold for $100,000 or more.
Only 6 yearlings by Scenic remain to be offered in the major sales this year. Durham Lodge will present 4 outstanding yearlings at the Perth Magic Millions sale and the remaining 2 will be sold in the Sydney Easter Yearling Sales.

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21/02/2005 - SCENIC DOUBLE

Nullagine and Scenic Shot provided Scenic with a double at Belmont park last Wednesday. Scenic Shot a very well bred 2yo was extremely impressive when claiming a comfortable 4 length victory at his debut. Ridden by Paul Harvey Scenic Shot was slow away and raced well back in the field until being pulled wide at the 300mtr mark to produce a sensational sprint and win hard held. Scenic Shot immediately firmed to one of the favourites for the Magic Millions 2yo classic to be run on the 9th March. He certainly appears to have a wonderful future ahead of him.
Nullagine was successful later in the day after leading throughout to claim victory. Although challenged late Nullagine responded and now looms as a colt that could be a potential derby contender.