G2-winner and the current New Zealand Broodmare of the Year Triassic (Tights), the dam of one of the world’s leading thoroughbreds in So You Think (High Chaparral), will be covered in 2011 by Darley-stallion Medaglia d’Oro. This is the same Sadler’s Wells sire-line that produced So You Think.

Medaglia d’Oro has produced seven G1 winners including the exceptional Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, Kentucky Oaks winner Plum Pretty, as well as C. S. Silk,Passion For Gold, Champagne d’Oro, Gabby’s Golden Gal and Warrior’s Reward.

In addition to Triassic other G1 winners booked to Medaglia d’Oro in 2011 include  Jessicabeel, Miss Margaret, Miss Victory, Oxigenada, Regal Cheer, Sleek Chassis as well as the dams of G1 winners Roman Emperor, StarWitness, Skilled and No Wine No Song for the current breeding season.

Medaglia d’Oro is standing the current breeding season at Darley Kelvinside at a fee of $77,000 (inc GST)

Darley stallions have been in demand at the Saratoga Yearling Sale near New York. Superfection, a Medaglia d’Oro (USA) half-brother to Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver, topped the opening session of the Fasig Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale on Monday when selling to John Ferguson, acting for Sheikh Mohammed, for $1.2 million.

Irish bloodstock agent John McCormack signed  for a Bernardini  (USA) filly at $950,000, making her the top-selling filly on the opening night . The filly is out of Grade I winner Sugar Shake.

Sheikh Mohammed also purchased a $750,000 Bernardini  colt, and a $600,000 Bernardini filly. Both yearlings were consigned by Gerry Dilger’s Dromoland Farm, agent.

“Well obviously, as you know, Bernardini has had a fantastic start to stud and they’re two very nice Bernardinis,” Sheikh Mohammed’s bloodstock manager, John Ferguson told the Blood Horse. “The colt is an exceptionally athletic horse, and he’s a particular favorite of Sheikh Mohammed’s. We’re delighted to have him.”

Darley yesterday announced the fees for 26 stallions it will stand in Australia for the 2011 breeding season, headed by Street Cry ($110,000 inc. GST), Shamardal ($88,000), Medaglia d’Oro ($77,000) and Commands ($66,000).

“The Darley stallions have enjoyed their best year yet. From our youngsters Nadeem and Ad Valorem who have had their first two-year-olds running this season, to our proven stallions such as Street Cry, Shamardal, Lonhro and Commands, we really have had a tremendous year,” Henry Plumptre, Darley’s Managing Director in Australia said.

“Looking forward, we are enthusiastic about our six stallion prospects with their first two-year-olds running later this year and are encouraged by the progeny of our even younger horses, some of which will feature at the forthcoming breeding stock sales. We look forward to offering breeders a roster of outstanding quality and talking to our clients in the coming months.”

Darley stallion fees 2011

Medaglia D'Oro

Standing at Kelvinside (NSW)

Street Cry $110,000

Shamardal $88,000

Lonhro $77,000

Medaglia d’Oro $77,000

Commands $66,000

Exceed And Excel $66,000

Bernardini $38,500

Denman $38,500

Street Sense $38,500

Authorized $22,000

Teofilo $22,000

Nadeem $22,000

Canny Lad $16,500

Henny Hughes $16,500

Time Thief $13,750

Ad Valorem $11,000

Shaft $7,700

Standing at Northwood Park (Vic)

New Approach $33,000

Domesday $22,000

Hard Spun $16,500

Reset $16,500

Von Costa de Hero $16,500

Any Given Saturday $13,750

Street Boss $13,750

Strategic $11,000

Gonski $6,600

Fees include GST and are payable on a live foal.

Her first start in Stakes company did little to change what is becoming a bit of a habit for Medaglia d’Oro’s Super Espresso; that is, finishing first, no matter what the race. (more…)

Active foreign trade, led by increased participation from Australian, Japanese and Indian buyers, and a dynamic market for foals and racing prospects, highlighted Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale, which concluded Saturday. (more…)

Coolmore Stud purchased multiple Grade 1 stakes winners Society Selection for $1.85 million and (more…)

Lively trade on the opening day of the Goffs Orby Sale saw 33 yearlings make six figure sums, (more…)

The international racing community is turning its focus to Keeneland as it prepares to kick off its 67th annual (more…)

Champagne d’Oro proved that her win in the Grade 1 Acorn Stakes was no fluke as she posted an impressive four-and-three-quarter-length win in the Grade 1 Test Stakes at Saratoga, New York,  on Saturday. (more…)

Rachel Alexandra did what was expected of her against a field of fillies and mares in the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Monmouth on Saturday for her owners Stonestreet Stables.  (more…)

Bluebloods Editor, David Bay, continues his series of profiles on new sires for 2010 in the southern hemisphere.  (more…)

A year after Medaglia d’Oro’s daughter Gabby’s Golden Gal opened her Grade 1 account in scintillating fashion in the Grade 1 Acorn Stakes another daughter Champagne d’Oro has won the 2010 renewal of the prestigious mile contest at Belmont Park in America. (more…)

Darley Studs Medaglia d’Oro notched his 17th individual stakes winner last weekend when his four-year-old daughter Medaglia d’Amour took the Grade 3 Wilshire Hcp in America. (more…)

Melbourne, Vic (April 5th, 2010) - Medaglia d’Oro four-year-old Warrior’s Reward made a strong late challenge to claim his first victory in Grade One company when landing Aqueduct’s Carter Handicap at the post on Saturday. (more…)

Laguna, NSW (March 26th, 2010)- MEDAGLIA D’ORO (USA), Mastercraftsman (IRE) and Amadeus Wolf (IRE) will be welcome additions to the shuttle ranks in 2010 as all were stars on the track and all have interesting pedigrees. (more…)

Melbourne, Vic (March 7th, 2010) - Medaglia d’Oro, whose phenomenal daughter Rachel Alexandra blasted him to prominence in 2009, will travel to Darley in Australia for the 2010 season. (more…)