>> "jockey" emulates big sister on same day - 7/2/10

 

Reavill mare PASSING HOPE achieved a rare feat for any broodmare when EASY JOCKEY was victorious over 1200m at the Selangor Turf Club in Malaysia on Saturday. By Footstepsinthesand, EASY JOCKEY is a three quarter brother to LACADA SIREN who won at Newcastle on the same day. In only its second race start, the 3YO gelding won as it liked by over 3 lengths to remain unbeaten. Passing Hope has a cracking yearling colt by hot sire Fastnet Rock that will go through the Inglis sale ring at Easter this year, and is in foal to Champion 2YO sire More than Ready.

 

>> lacada in slashing racetrack return - 6/2/10

 

Reavill racemare LACADA SIREN returned to the track a winner today, producing a stunning last to first victory over an unsuitable 1200m journey. The Giant's Causeway 4YO last started in the Queensland Oaks in May, finishing 4th to the classy PURPLE. Trainer Kris Lees would be delighted with such a strong sprint win. Better races await for Lacada over the Autumn months.

 

>> psychologist a study in speed - 6/2/10

 

2YO filly PSYCHOLOGIST impressed all and sundry with an absolutely dominant win in the Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield today. Jumping quickly and setting a good pace up front, the Tony Vasil trained galloper produced a kick in the straight to win by 4 lengths in quick time. PSYCHOLOGIST is by Choisir out of Danzero mare Miss Conception, herself a daughter of Reavill mare Prefer an Angel, who produced an outstanding colt by Holy Roman Emperor this season, and returned to the same stallion.

 

>> recoup de fortune returns a winner - 3/2/10

 

RECOUP DE FORTUNE has kicked off his 2010 campaign in good fashion, winning the 1200m www.theraces.com.au Handicap at Canterbury with a solid performance. Jockey Brenton Avdulla piloted the 4 YO gelding to sit outside the leader before wearing it down in the straight. The half brother and stable mate to Rosehill Guineas winner DEALER PRINCIPAL will now progess on to better races over the next couple of months.

 

>> stratum strikes in melbourne - 27/1/10

 

The 2005 Golden Slipper winner had a stellar day as a sire yesterday, with Crystal Lily giving him the honour of being the first freshman stallion to sire a stakeswinner in the 2009/10 season. Click here to read the story by Tara Madgwick from Breednet. In the colts and geldings division of the Blue Diamond Preview, Pellizotti ran home hard for 3rd to give STRATUM another contender for the up coming Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes.

 

>> dystopia third in hayes stakes - 27/1/10

 

Three year old filly DYSTOPIA started off her 2010 campaign with an excellent 3rd in the Kevin Hayes Stakes yesterday. The full sister to STRATUM acquited herself brilliantly at her first run in Melbourne, sitting outside the leader and ultimate winner Set for Fame, who looks another star of the future for in form trainer Peter Moody. DYSTOPIA is trained by Chris Waller and owned by the Ingham family.

 

>> doncaster nominations - 19/1/10

 

Reavill Farm mares have contributed five racehorses in the first declarations for the 2010 Doncaster Mile. Dealer Principal, Melito, Pillar of Hercules, Recoup de Fortune and All Silent have all been nominated by their respective trainers for a possible tilt at Randwick's great mile race.

 

>> magic millions sale concludes - 12/1/10

 

Another successful yearling sale for Reavill Farm has come to an end, with the farm's product being much sought after by a wide buying bench. Reavill finished as third leading vendor by average (three or more sold), with 11 lots selling for $2,315,000 at an average of $210,454, well above the overall sale average of $129,399. Highlights for the draft were selling the highest priced More than Ready colt for $320,000 to South African trainer Charles Laird, and the Redoute's Choice x Piper Star filly selling to Belmont Bloodstock Agency for $520,000.

 

>> dealer delivers a masterclass - 12/1/10

 

High class 5YO gelding DEALER PRINCIPAL (Flying Spur x Volte) made a stellar return to racing on Saturday, giving his rivals a galloping lesson in winning over 1300m at Randwick. Jockey Rod Quinn cruised up to the leaders on the home turn and let his mount accelerate away to score by an easy 2 1/2 lengths. Dealer Principal's yearling half sister by Redoute's Choice will be sold at the 2010 Inglis Easter Sale.

 

>> "easy" international winners - 12/1/10

 

EASY JOCKEY (Footstepsinthesand x Passing Hope) blitzed his rivals by 5 1/2 lengths in Malaysia last Friday, whilst CHEOGO BEOLTONG (Choisir x Silken Song) managed a mere 4 length victory in Korea. Both three year olds look exciting prospects for the future.

 

>> dealer principal back on track - 22/12/09

 

Flying Spur's Group 1 winning 5YO Dealer Principal returned to the track today, cruising around Rosehill in a 900m barrier trial. Anthony Cummings was more than pleased with the geldings first gallop for 12 months, hoping that he shows his true ability in the coming months.

 

>> renaka claims first win - 6/12/09

 

Redoute's Choice mare RENAKA claimed the first win of her career after two previous second placings. With top jockey Hugh Bowman on board, the grey won the No.1 Club Maiden Plate over 1350m on Wyong Slipper Day today. The dam of Renaka is A Real Dool, who has a terrific Fastnet Rock colt being sold at the Magic Millions Yealing Sale.

 

>> madam prosecutor lays down the law - 28/11/09

 

Three year old filly MADAM PROSECUTOR broke her maiden in fine style today, recording a strong win over 1200m at the Yarra Valley track. Retained to race by the farm after sustaining an injury as a foal, the Choisir filly led from start to finish. Trainer Peter Moody has been pleased with her improvement from her first preparation, and expects her to take a lot from today's win.

 

>> o' brother! - 23/11/09

 

Reavill mare BOURGEOIS has foaled a superb full brother to Golden Slipper winner STRATUM this morning. The bay colt shares the same bright white forehead star as his illustrious older brother. A full sibling to this colt and Stratum will be sold at the Inglis Easter Sale next year.

 

>> 2010 magic millions yearling draft now online - 20/11/09

 

A stellar collection of potential top liners will be offered at the Magic Millions Sale in January next year. Featuring colts by More than Ready, Encosta de Lago and Fastnet Rock, and fillies by Redoute's Choice and Stravinsky, there will be a great opportunity for buyers to purchase well grown, well conformed youngsters with progressive pedigrees. The draft can be viewed here.

 

>> danabaa goes gate to wire at happy valley - 12/11/09

 

Six year old gelding DANABAA picked up his third win for trainer Ricky Yiu in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Crossing over from barrier nine easily, the son of Anabaa then kicked again in the straight to win impressively by two lengths. DANABAA's dam is Highland Legend, who foaled an athletic Flying Spur colt this season.

 

>> wind burn at flemington - 7/11/09

 

ALL SILENT stunned race goers in Melbourne today with a finishing burst that could only be described as breathtaking. Running his last 600m in 32.5 seconds, the Grahame Begg trained 6YO came from last at the 300m to record one of the most scintillating wins of the Carnival. Connections will now decide whether the Hong Kong Sprint in December will be the next start for All Silent. Racing's new star has a 6 week old half brother by Redoute's Choice enjoying the lush pastures at Reavill Farm.

 

>> all silent ready to roar - 2/11/09

 

Exciting galloper ALL SILENT will line up against crowd favourite Apache Cat on Emirates Stakes Day this Saturday. The Grahame Begg trained 6YO will be having only his second start this preparation, and if he reproduces his first up form he will be very difficult to hold out. A possible tilt at the Hong Kong Sprint in December will be decided on after this weekend.

 

>> across the moon to debut on melbourne cup day - 2/11/09

 

The progeny of Debutante Stakes winner CLOISTER will again be on display when trainer Michael Moroney saddles up the half sister to star filly MELITO in the AGL Renewable Energy Stakes at Flemington tomorrow. Across the Moon is by Golden Slipper winning sire Stratum, who also has two other runners in the race. Across the Moon won a jumpout in good fashion last week suggesting she has her fair share of ability. Melito finished third in the Wakeful Stakes on Saturday, with trainer Gerald Ryan and jockey Corey Brown suggesting blinkers and ridden dead cold might switch the super relaxed filly on for the Crown Oaks. The most consistent filly running around, Melito pulled up brilliantly from her first go at the 2000m journey.

 

>> our favourite filly to prove her class - 30/10/09

 

MELITO lines up in the Longines Wakeful Stakes over 2000m tomorrow, with trainer Gerald Ryan delighted with her condition and work over the past couple of weeks. If the track remains dry the 3YO will relish the open spaces of Flemington and be right in the finish. Top hoop Corey Brown retains the ride on the Redoute's Choice 3YO, who has raced in stakes company her entire career.

 

>> opportunistic wins again - 18/10/09

 

Fastnet Rock 3YO OPPORTUNISTIC gave trainer Alan Bailey his third winner for the day at Eagle Farm yesterday. Jockey Glen Colless positioned the gelding much closer to the speed this time and when he asked for an effort in the straight OPPORTUNISTIC accelerated nicely to score a relatively soft win on the post. Opportunistic's dam is CITIRECRUIT, who is now in foal to Starspangledbanner's sire CHOISIR.

 

>> melito all heart in guineas - 15/10/09

 

Once again MELITO proved she is Group One class with a superb first run in Melbourne yesterday in the Schweppes Thousand Guineas, won by Coolmore's Fastnet Rock filly Irish Lights. Regular jockey Corey Brown felt that the filly got slightly lost around the tricky Caulfield turn when accelerating, but is predicting the Flemington track and further distance of the Wakeful Stakes to be the ideal combination. MELITO now has over $500,000 in stakes earnings, placing first or second every time she runs on a firm surface. Trainer Gerald Ryan couldn't be happier with his star filly, who is thriving with racing.

 

>> melito set to sparkle in the schweppes thousand guineas - 13/10/09

 

Classy filly MELITO is primed to run a huge race in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield tomorrow. With the possibilty of a dry track and jumping from barrier five, her firm ground form suggests that she will be right in the mix at the finishing post. Trainer Gerald Ryan has been delighted with how the daughter of Redoute's Choice has settled in to her new surroundings, and is hoping that if the rain stays away MELITO can use her undoubted acceleration to claim the Group One prize.

 

>> montego bay one for one in singapore - 10/10/09

 

Anabaa gelding MONTEGO BAY won his debut race on Friday, running down favourite That's Gold over 1200m to claim the prize. Montego Bay is out of three-time stakeswinning mare LADY OF PERSIA. Click here for the story provided by the Singapore Turf Club.

 

>> all silent flys at flemington - 4/10/09

 

Belong to Me gelding ALL SILENT won the Gilgai Stakes at Flemington yesterday, producing a blistering turn of foot to mow down a very strong field over 1200m. Jockey Nick Hall weaved an aggressive passage from last, flying home to post ALL SILENT'S third successive victory in Melbourne. Trainer Grahame Begg will now decide whether his star galloper will progress on to defend his Emirates Stakes title or keep the six year old to 1200m. All Silent now has another half brother, with dam LISHEENOWEN foaling a cracking bay colt by Redoute's Choice last week.

 

>> gybe wins the gimcrack - 4/10/09

 

The Anthony Cummings winning roll continued with 2YO Fastnet Rock filly GYBE winning the Keenland Gimcrack Stakes at Randwick yesterday, storming down the middle of the track to post an impressive victory. GYBE will now be set for the Magic Millions in January. Reavill mare GREAT NOTICE is now in foal to Golden Slipper winner STRATUM.

 

>> opportunistic strikes - 30/9/09

 

Fastnet Rock gelding OPPORTUNISTIC kept his sire's recent stellar run going, recording an impressive win at Eagle Farm today. After missing the start and ending up two lengths behind the rest of the field, jockey Scott Seamer urged the three year old forward up to the home turn. OPPORTUNISTIC then sustained a terrific finishing burst to round the entire field, hitting the line hard to suggest future prospects are bright. Out of Reavill mare CITIRECRUIT, the Alan Bailey trained galloper was purchased for $600,000 at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

 

>> zabrasive opens account with high quality win - 29/9/09

 

John O'Shea's 3YO gelding ZABRASIVE scored an impressive win at Kembla Grange today, letting down beautifully in the straight for jockey Hugh Bowman to record a dominant victory over 1600m. Out of DANASIA, a daughter of retired Reavill Farm mare LADY OF PERSIA, the Zabeel gelding looks to be a very promising Derby type, and should give his connections a great deal of enjoyment over the next twelve months.

 

>> MELITO ALL CLASS IN DOMINANT DISPLAY   - 6/9/09

 

Gerald Ryan's 3YO filly MELITO proved too good in the Group 2 Furious Stakes at Randwick yesterday, jockey Corey Brown riding the daughter of Redoute's Choice hands and heels to a race record victory over 1400m. MELITO held a margin of a length and a half in front of the ever improving HURTLE MYRTLE from the Matt Smith stable, with LOVEMELIKEAROCK finishing strongly in third. Rosehill conditioner Gerald Ryan believes the step up to a mile for the Flight Stakes is ideal, after which an assessment will be made on whether to push on to the Melbourne Spring Carnival for the Thousand Guineas.

 

>> DYSTOPIA RECORDS DEBUT WIN IN ALL CERISE   - 26/8/09

 

Redoute's Choice 3YO filly DYSTOPIA saluted at Canterbury today, showing good fight in the straight to post another winner for trainer Chris Waller and jockey Corey Brown. DYSTOPIA is a full sister to Widden Stud sire STRATUM. Both jockey and trainer were pleased with the win, saying that the filly had 'loads of improvement" to come. Reavill Farm sold the filly at the 2008 Inglis Easter Sale to the Ingham family for $800,000. The farm also has a full yearling brother to STRATUM and DYSTOPIA to be sold next year.

 

>> STRATUM FAVOURITE FIRST SEASON SIRE   - 24/8/09

 

Reavill Farm bred Golden Slipper winner STRATUM is the standing favourite to be crowned first season sire this year. Click here for the full story by Breednet's Tara Madgwick.

 

>> HALF HEAD DENIES MELITO PERFECT START TO PRINCESS SERIES   - 24/8/09

 

A bob of the head in favour of gutsy Lonhro filly DEER VALLEY relegated MELITO into second place at Randwick on Saturday. In a terrific return to racing, Corey Brown elected to keep MELITO out of trouble from the wide barrier, taking her across quickly to sit behind the speed. After kicking at the top of the straight, a first up lack of race fitness proved to be the difference at the finish line. With no more weight penalties for the remainder of the Princess Series, MELITO is sure to prove hard to hold out.

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>> MELITO HEAD TO HEAD WITH MORE JOYOUS THIS SPRING   - 17/8/09

 

Silver Slipper winner MELITO will face off with top liner MORE JOYOUS at Randwick this weekend, in what may be the first of four showdowns throughout the Princess Series. A host of nicely credentialed fillies will also line up, including OUR JOAN OF ARC, SCHIPPER, SUNDAY ROSE and SO ANYWAY. Returning to the track last Friday with a nice trial, MELITO will be ridden by Corey Brown in the Group 3 Silver Shadow Stakes over 1200m.

 

>> spring carnival excitement building   - 29/7/09

 

The upcoming Spring Carnival holds great interest for all at Reavill, with a number of runners keenly followed with many unanswered questions........ Is RECOUP DE FORTUNE a Group 1 horse? Will ALL SILENT finally get a chance on a dry track to show his incredible turn of foot? Will MELITO step up and be a contender for the Princess Series? Will the tough Giant's Causeway filly LACADA SIREN become a stakes winner? The next few months wil provide a great deal of excitement, and hopefully some success!

 

>> mazuka enjoying the queensland sunshine   - 22/7/09

 

MAZUKA recorded his second career win today at Eagle Farm, thanks to a lovely patient ride by jockey Glen Colless. Ridden cold and second last at the turn, favourite punters would have been having heart palpitations given the wall of horses in front of the son of Exceed & Excel. MAZUKA picked up the field well in the straight, appreciating the good ground and continuing the nice flow of winners for Gerald Ryan and Matt Dunn.

 

>> parkour completes two state double for reavill   - 10/7/09

 

Lonhro gelding PARKOUR made it two wins in two days for Reavill, following on from ROCKING RHONDA yesterday. PARKOUR made amends for a disappointing race last start, winning in nice style over 1200m at Bairnsdale today. A half brother to PILLAR OF HERCULES, Parkour has always shown ability and hopefully this is the start of a winning campaign.

 

>> rocking rhonda finds her rhythm   - 9/7/09

 

Redoute's Choice three year old ROCKING RHONDA produced a strong effort at Hawkesbury today to relinquish her maiden status. After missing the start, jockey Glyn Schofield easily positioned the big filly off the speed before making a move on the tight Hawkesbury turn, clicking the filly up to gain the upper hand over Arcades from the Darley stable. A return to metropolitan racing and a step up to a mile and further looks likely after today's display.

 

>> lisboa stand strikes again in macau   - 9/6/09

 

Rising eight year old gelding LISBOA STAND (Gold Fever x Rich Haul) made it win number 9 when he saluted in the Wee Hope Hcp over 1200m. He is just another indication of the strength across the board for the family of BORN RICH. Horses currently racing out of this family include SCENIC SILVER, ROSTOVA, IMANANABAA, MUSIC MAESTRO, BORN PRINCESS and SO ANYWAY. A great list of proven horses with great future racing prospects on the horizon. Reavill's RICH HAUL is now retired and living happily in a lush paddock with another of our retired matrons LADY OF PERSIA. They both foaled down lovely fillies last year by Stravinsky amd Oratorio respectively.

 

>> recoup de fortune another talented son of Volte   - 8/6/09

 

Three year old gelding RECOUP DE FORTUNE (Fusaichi Pegasus x VOLTE) impressed all and sundry with a dominant display on the Kensington track to win the Little Bay Hcp over 1400m by 3 1/2 lengths. Corey Brown took his mount to the lead early and was never headed. Tara Madgwick from Breednet has the full story - click here.

 

>> debutant lipstick leaves her mark   - 5/6/09

 

LIPSTICK (More than Ready x Homecoming Queen) created a very good impression when winning by 2 1/2 lengths in her first race start at Goulburn today. Trained by Matt Smith at Warwick Farm, LIPSTICK started slowly and tailed the field to the corner before jockey Grant Buckley steered his way through the field and then let her go at the furlong, at which time she accelerated like a good horse and won as she liked. The filly was bought by Vin Cox at the 2008 Easter Yearling Sale for Reavill Farm owner Sheenah Rippon, who got a great kick out of the win.

 

>> another group one contender for the farm  - 29/5/09

 

Following on from Melito running in this years Golden Slipper, Reavill will enjoy another of their fillies running in a Group One race this year, with LACADA SIREN (Giants Causeway x Passing Hope) running in the Conrad Treasury Queensland Oaks tomorrow. The three year old has made excellent progress under the watchful eye of Kris Lees, who believes she is tough enough to run out a strong 2400m. Lacada Siren was passed in at the 2007 Easter Yearling Sale - click here for photo. Being stoutly bred and well conformed, it is no surprise to see her enjoying the longer distances her trainer has asked her run. She will certainly have a loud cheer squad at the Magic Millions Weanling Sale where a number of the staff are at present.

 

>> lacada siren hoping to squeeze into qld oaks field  - 25/5/09

 

Tough as teak 3YO filly LACADA SIREN (Giants Causeway x Passing Hope) may be an Oaks bolter for Kris Lees after an outstanding run behind the highly regarded Bid Spotter at Randwick on Saturday. The filly has hit then line extremely well in her past few runs, and while she has been racing for a while this preparation, Lees is confident that her appetite for work will see her run out a strong 2400m.

 

>> melito heads back into rosehill   - 25/5/09

 

Silver Slipper winner MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) has returned to the stables of Gerald Ryan today, with the Rosehill conditioner setting his sights on the feature three year old races for fillies in the Spring. MELITO was spelled immediately after her gutsy effort in the AAMI Golden Slipper and has spent the last 6 weeks enjoying the quiet life at Reavill Farm.

 

>> timely updates for magic millions weanling sale   - 20/5/09

 

LASTPIC (Falbrav x La Favorita) and QUEEN ROSSO (Red Ransom x August Queen) broke their madien status this week, recording impressive wins at Coffs Harbour and Cessnock respectively. LASTPIC, trained by Trevor Hardy at Coffs Harbour (with help from former Reavill Farm Yearling Managers Jo Hardy and David Birch!), franked her recent impressive form and $2.40 price, winning by a comfortable 3 1/2 lengths over 1400m against the older horses. The two year old filly will now step up to better opposition in the next few weeks. A lovely piece in the Coff Coast Advocate tells the bittersweet story involving the Hardy family and can be read here. We wish connections the best of luck with LASTPIC. Her dam is LA FAVORITA, who has a Benicio weanling colt for sale at the upcoming MM National Sale.

 

QUEEN ROSSO had her first start for new trainer Darren Smith on Tuesday, finishing her race off well to claim the three year old event at Cessnock over 1350m. AUGUST QUEEN has a Starcraft weanling filly for sale at the MM Weanling Sale.

 

>> daughters of bourgeois producing winners   - 4/5/09

 

Three year old fillies BURGEIS and JIALE are finding form now, both notching wins in the past week to frank their early promise as two year olds. Both were stakes placed as juveniles, with BURGEIS an early favourite for the Blue Diamond, eventually finishing third when storming home after settling last - a race pattern she took into the running of the Proud Miss Stakes on the weekend, flying down the outside to win by a neck. BURGEIS is a Catbird filly out of Grand Performance, a half sister to young sire STRATUM. The Paul Perry trained JIALE is also on the winning trail, scoring at Hawkesbury last Wednesday over 1400m.

 

>> the marais gets home at cranbourne   - 20/4/09

 

Three year old colt THE MARAIS notched up his first win at Cranbourne yesterday, winning the 3YO Maiden Plate over 1000m. The son of Falbrav showed good speed throughout to claim victory in only his third career start. The dam of THE MARAIS is Prefer an Angel, who has a lovely chestnut weanling filly by leading third season sire Choisir to be sold at the upcoming Magic Millions Weanling Sale in June.

 

>> lacada siren breaks maiden in style   - 16/4/09

 

The penny may have dropped for three year old Giant's Causeway filly LACADA SIREN, showing her true colours in winning by two lengths at Wyong today. Given a quiet ride by Robert Thompson who settled the filly out the back for the first 1000 metres, he pushed her wide coming around the home turn before letting her go with a lovely turn of foot to round the field and win as she liked. Lacada's dam is PASSING HOPE, who has a weanling colt by leading first season sire Fastnet Rock being sold at the Magic Millions Weanling sale in June.

 

>> melito draws eleven and may need gumboots for saturday  - 31/3/09

 

MELITO will face off with the very best two year olds in the country in this Saturday's running of the AAMI Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill. A crack field of sixteen will face the starter to sort out the best two year old of 2009.  Trainer Gerald Ryan and jockey Danny Nikolic will make final preparations in the next few days to ensure that the much admired daughter of Redoute's Choice is primed for the race of her life. A dry track and a good draw will see the filly right in the mix at the finishing post.

 

>> rich haul's daughter produces a golden slipper runner    - 30/3/09

 

Reavill's  retired 24 year old matron RICH HAUL is the grand-dam of Patinack Farm's filly SO ANYWAY, who will run in this year's AAMI Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill this Saturday. SO ANYWAY finished 3rd behind More Joyous and Melito in the Riesling Slipper trial to force her way into the final sixteen for Australia's richest juvenile race. VRC Sire's Produce Stakes winner ROSTOVA is also a Slipper contender, and emanates from the same "BORN RICH" family.

 

>> all silent racks up a million   - 21/3/09

 

ALL SILENT confirmed his standing as the current Doncaster Mile favourite, letting down with a serious burst of acceleration in the straight to claim the Group 2 Canterbury Stakes. The full story by Breednet's Tara Madgwick can be seen here.  

 

>> melito the brave - 21/3/09

 

MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) did her supporters proud with a gutsy 2nd place behind classy filly More Joyous in the Reisling Slipper trial. It was seen as a race in two and panned out that way, with Melito fighting hard in unsuitable ground in an effort to peg back a flying More Joyous, who skipped over the Dead 5 course to post a superb victory under pressure. The Golden Slipper awaits in a fortnight and trainer Gerald Ryan and jockey Danny Nikolic may still have a trick or two up there sleeve in an effort to peg back the ultra impressive Real Saga and current Slipper favourite More Joyous.

 

>> mazuka, melito and all silent flying the flag for reavill on saturday - 19/3/09

 

A bumper program of racing at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday holds a great deal of interest for Reavill Farm. MAZUKA makes his return to racing in Race 1. The recently gelded son of Exceed and Excel is more than capable of winning first up with in form jockey Danny Nikolic on board. MAZUKA has a half sister being sold at the upcoming Inglis Easter Yearling Sale - click here for pedigree details. Much talked about Redoute's Choice filly MELITO has a chance to put her best foot forward for the Golden Slipper in two weeks, running in the Reisling Stakes over 1200m. Training on well from her win in the Silver Slipper, this lovely relaxed filly looks in great shape to figure right in the finish. Rounding off a memorable day will be ALL SILENT in the Canterbury Stakes over 1300m. This five year old by Belong to Me will take his next step towards his grand final on Doncaster Day, and will be flying home late in a field full of stellar racehorses. ALL SILENT has a much anticipated half brother by Encosta De Lago to go through the auction ring at Easter.

 

>> marauding melito has a super half-sister at reavill  - 2/3/09

 

 

Silver Slipper winner MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) has a half sister on the farm who is arguably the best foal Cloister has produced.  Naturally muscled and superbly balanced, it will be intriguing to follow the progression of this daughter of Hussonet in the next twelve months.

 

>> the prodigal filly gets the silver and goes for gold - 2/3/09

 

MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) booked her place in the AAMI Golden Slipper with a command performance in the Group 2 Franklins Supermarkets Silver Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. The unfortunate events surrounding the short priced favourite proved nothing in racing is a sure thing - thankfully More Joyous remained unhurt and still has time to show her true colours. Trainer Gerald Ryan was unfazingly confident in the ability of MELITO, descrbing her as the best 2YO filly he has trained. Jockey Danny Nikolic executed a perfect run for MELITO, enabling her to be just off the speed until entering the straight where he knew he was on the best horse and kept a game Sunday Rose at bay by two lengths, with Onemorenomore another 4 lengths back in third.

 

Melito is proof that the racing game works in mysterious ways. Reavill Farm sold Lot 613 at the 2008 Magic Millions Yearling Sale to trainer Gerald Ryan for proposed syndication after a spirited bidding duel. Reavill Farm were the first to subscribe but others did not follow through, so Reavill agreed with the Rosehill conditioner to accept responsiblity for the on sale of the filly. The next opportunity to sell the filly was the MM Ready to Run Sale in October last year, for which she was entered and prepared, but due to a minor setback she had to be withdrawn. It now looks like fate was starting to take a hand. Being commercial sellers Reavill asked that the filly be prepared for trial and private sale. She had many admirers but none had committed by the time John saw Gerald at the 2009 MM Yearling Sale in January when Gerald reported "that filly goes pretty good, runs some smart times". Her trial debut 4 weeks ago made it abundantly clear that 4 legs were indeed better than 1.

 

She was called MELITO after one of Greek playwright Euripides' wive's - he was a great writer of tragedies and all involved thought the whole process was a bit tragic. Now she wears the Farm's blue, white and green and all the staff at Reavill look forward to cheering on the prodigal filly over the next 5 weeks in her quest to become the first two year old since the great Luskin Star to win both the Silver Slipper and Golden Slipper Stakes.

 

 

>> melito the one to watch after the widden - 14/2/09

 

Two year old filly MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) looks like a horse to follow over the coming weeks. Having her first start, the much admired filly put in a most professional performance on a slow track to claim second place behind race fit Waterhouse filly HORIZONS in the Widden Stakes at Randwick. MELITO will take enormous natural improvement from the run, and whilst coping with the wet track well, she will certainly be better on top of the ground. Jockey Danny Nikolic was high in his praise of the filly, saying that the she was beaten by "race experience". MELITO has pulled up well after the run and trainer Gerald Ryan will map out a suitable program aimed towards the Golden Slipper.

 

>> the pope's choice gets on the scoreboard - 14/2/09

 

Half brother to stakeswinner A COUNTRY GIRL , 4 YO gelding THE POPE'S CHOICE (Rhythm x Verdict Declared) broke through for a maiden victory at Moruya today. The son of Rhythm had to round the entire field, ending up on the outside rail and showing great tenacity to edge out his rivals. Trainer Barbara Joseph will continue to find the best out of this promising racehorse.

>> the marauding influence? - 6/2/09

Marauding, the outstanding Golden Slipper winner and sire of two subsequent Golden Slipper winners, is leaving his mark on the progeny of Reavill Farm. CLOISTER and VOLTE are both daughters of the champion sire. Two year old filly MELITO (Redoute's Choice x Cloister) impressed onlookers at Rosehill on Tuesday, winning her barrier trial by a comfortable 6 lengths, and will now look at a race debut in a couple of weeks. Someone really likes the look of her - she is currently at $26 to win the Golden Slipper without having raced! Renowned judge of horse flesh Anthony Cummings recently purchased the 3/4 relation to Melito at the Magic Millions sale in January, a stunning Redoute's Choice colt out of Quest for Fame mare SISTER DECLAN. He has details on the "Horses Available" section of his website www.anthonycummings.com.au. At the Inglis Easter Sale in April, Reavill will offer a yearling filly from Volte, also by Redoute's Choice. Athletic and naturally muscled, she is built for early speed in the mould of Marauding himself. This filly's half brother is another of TVN's "Blackbookers", the Fusaichi Pegasus colt Recoup De Fortune, racing at the Randwick twilight meeting tonight.

Reavill Farm's impressive Easter Yearling draft can be seen HERE.

>> recoup de fortune in eye-catching debut at randwick - 26/1/09

Three year old Fusaichi Pegasus colt Recoup de Fortune produced a notable turn of foot to fly home on the outside for 2nd place in the Captain Phillip 3YO C&G Handicap over 1200m at Randwick today. Jumping from the outside barrier, the half brother to Group 1 winner Dealer Principal settled at the back of the field before peeling out in the straight to round all except the winner, a smart galloper by the name of Guderian. The dam of Recoup de Fortune is Volte, part of an impressive and progressive racing family. An interesting barrier trial on Friday produced Electic Dreams, a 2YO fiilly by Redoute's Choice out of Volted In, a half sister to Reavill Farm mare Volte. Electric Dreams won in the fastest time of the morning, with trainer Gai Waterhouse planning a debut in the Listed Widden Stakes on the 14th February. Volte has an outstanding Redoute's Choice filly to be sold at the Easter yearling Sale in April this year.

>> impersonator two in a row at the valley - 8/12/08

Three year old Redoute's Choice colt IMPERSONATOR produced his second win at Moonee Valley on Friday night, with a front running display over the 2040m course. Ridden perfectly by apprentice Logan McGill, the handsome bay held off his challengers in the straight for a tenacious victory. Impersonator's dam is Candid Camera, who is in foal to champion racehorse Lonhro.

>> ALL SILENT IN THE emirates - 8/11/08

Belong to Me five year old ALL SILENT was all class in winning the Group 1 Emirates Stakes at Flemington today, trouncing a quality field to win by three and 1/4 lengths.  Trainer Graham Begg had the talented galloper in perfect order, and aided by a lovely ride by Dwayne Dunn, All Silent produced a withering turn of foot to gap the field in the straight for an easy victory.  Reavill mare LISHEENOWEN  has now produced two outstanding Group 1 winners in All Silent and Private Steer, putting her in the "priceless" category  when it comes to breeding.  Lisheenowen has a cracking yearling colt by Encosta de Lago which will be sold at Easter next year.

>> PARKOUR IN A TRACK GALLOP AT GEELONG  - 8/11/08

Three year old colt PARKOUR demolished a small field of four in the first at Geelong today, winning by five lengths un-extended. In what can only be described as a glorified barrier trial, the talented son of Lonhro broke his maiden in great style at only his second race start. Punters were aware of the class difference, backing Parkour into a short $1.40 favourite. The dam of Parkour is Brocco mare COAT, who has a  Redoute's Choice filly to be sold at next years Easter sale.

>> triple treat in emirates stakes   - 6/11/08

Reavill Farm is hoping that weight of numbers will provide cause for celebration when the Emirates Stakes is run on Saturday at Flemington. Having one horse of interest in such a prestigious race is a great thrill, but to have three is quite amazing. Reavill Farm bred gallopers  DEALER PRINCIPAL and PILLAR OF HERCULES will line up with last start winner ALL SILENT, who looks primed for another big race, drawing well in barrier 4. Dealer Principal, who is giving the Melbourne way of going another shot, is in barrier 3, with Anthony Cummings putting Sydney jockey Peter Robl back on board. Honest campaigner Pillar of Hercules is 2nd emergency and drew the car park in barrier 20 which may see him scratched from the race. All three Emirates entries have outstanding yearling half siblings to be sold at the 2009 Inglis Easter sale. VOLTE and COAT have Redoute's Choice fillies for sale whilst LISHEENOWEN has a  colt by Encosta de Lago.

>> all silent too fast at flemington  - 3/11/08

Five year old ALL SILENT ran a super last 600m in 33.56 seconds to claim the G3 AAMI International Travel Insurance Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Superbly ridden on the rails by Damien Oliver, the Belong to Me gelding found the line in fine style for a convincing win. Randwick trainer Graham Begg has his star primed for a grand final appearance in the Emirates Stakes over 1600m this weekend. ALL SILENT'S dam LISHEENOWEN has a cracking yearling colt by Encosta de Lago which will be sold at Easter next year.

>> vintage rock posts sixth career win at rosehill - 27/10/08

Five year old mare VINTAGE ROCK ran a class record in winning the Canterbury Park Craft Show Handicap over 1500m at Rosehill on Saturday. The Barbara Joseph trained galloper will now push on to the Canberra Cup. Vintage Rock's dam, Rock Review sadly  passed away last year, but Reavill Farm have retained ROCKING RHONDA, a three year old Redoute's Choice filly , currently in training with Anthony Cummings. 

>> mazuka posts his first win at warwick farm  - 21/10/08

Three year old colt MAZUKA gave his supporters something to cheer about today, saluting over 1400m on a good track at Warwick Farm. The son of Exceed and Excel found the line well with plenty in hand, suggesting a step up to the mile might suit perfectly. Mazuka's dam is PRINCESS POLONIA, a US Graded Stakes winner of close to $500,000. She has a superb Starcraft yearling filly that will be sold at the Inglis Easter sale next year. 

>> HALF SISTER TO DEALER PRINCIPAL - 1/10/08

    REDOUTE'S CHOICE X VOLTE FILLY

After much anticipation,  Reavill Farm mare VOLTE foaled down a lovely bay filly by Redoute's Choice last week. This foal has a full yearling sister which will go through the sale ring in 2009. Volte is the dam of Group 1 winner Dealer Principal, who is regaining his impressive three year old form, and will contest the Craven Plate over 2000m this Saturday at Randwick. >> reavill bred runners warming into the spring carnival  - 22/9/08Four year old DEALER PRINCIPAL  returned to form at Rosehill on the weekend, placing second behind Fiumicino in the Gr 2 Hill Stakes over 1900m. The Flying Spur gelding obviously prefers the Sydney way, and was ridden positively by Peter Robl, reuniting with the horse that gave him his first Group 1 triumph. Reavill mare Volte will foal a half brother or sister to Dealer Principal by super sire Redoute's Choice this spring. Exceed and Excel colt MAZUKA showed great potential as a two year, and his first up run as a three year old in the Heritage Stakes is hopefully a sign of things to come, placing fourth behind winner Bhutane Dane. The Peter Moody trained PILLAR OF HERCULES seems to be enjoying his task as a sprinter / miler, with top jockey Craig Williams piloting the four year Rock of Gibraltar colt into fourth place in  the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Reavill mare Coat will foal down a full brother or sister to Pillar of Hercules this spring.

>> jiale finds the line to dead heat at newcastle  - 18/9/08

Three year old JIALE (Royal Academy x French Cut)  broke her maiden in exciting style yesterday, dead heating with Ahdashim in the JMC Building Maiden Plate over 900m at Newcastle. The Paul Perry trained filly left her run until late, diving at the leader and producing a photo finish which the judge couldn't split. Jiale showed ability as a two year old  with a third placing in the Widden Stakes, and looks like kicking on  this year. Jiale's dam is French Cut, a half sister to Golden Slipper winner Stratum, bred by Reavill Farm.

>> tough rokabaa fights off costa in the glen  - 8/9/08

Four year old ROKABAA (Anabaa x Rock Review) won the McKern Steel Handicap over 1400m at Bendigo yesterday, defeating the highly regarded  Encosta De Lago colt Costa in the Glen. ROKABAA is now with trainer Mark Kavanagh, who states that "there is still a fair bit of improvement in him". ROKABAA's half sister ROCKING RHONDA, trained by Anthony Cummings, is currently spelling at Reavill Farm.

>> impressive eagle wins dequetteville stakes   - 14/7/08

Two year old filly IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (Rubiton x Wedgetail Eagle) won the Listed Dequetteville Stakes over 1100m at Morphettville on Saturday at only her second start.  The filly is a half sister to stakes winner SOARESSA, and a grand-daughter of Reavill Farm mare La Favorita, sister to European Group 1 winner Seattle Rhyme. La Favorita is in foal to young Vinery Stud stallion Benicio.

>> citi de lago posts first win   - 30/6/08

Two year old gelding Citi De Lago (Encosta De Lago x Citirecruit) won easily by over 2 lengths at Riccarton Park on Friday to record his maiden victory at his third start. Trainer Mark Walker will now take the gelding to the Waimate meeting at Ashburton for a 1200m race on Sunday 13th July.  The family of Citirecruit is on the move, with her most recent yearling the most expensive Fastnet Rock to be sold at the Magic Millions sale this year. Also making a big impression is two year old Redoute's Choice colt Definitive, out of Mascara Magic, a full sister to Citirecruit. Trained by Peter Moody, the colt impressed in his only race start, finishing third behind highly rated youngster Tindal in the Peter Armytage Handicap at Flemington in June. Citirecruit foaled a bay colt by Starcraft last year and is currently in foal to Widden Stud stallion Stratum.

>> best ever sale results for reavill farm    - 23/4/08

At the conclusion of the first Select session of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, Reavill Farm finished as second leading vendor, with an average of $790,000. Congratulations must go to the farm staff, with a much admired draft now heading on to racing careers. We wish the buyers the best of luck and will follow their progress keenly.  The farm posted its best ever result for the sale of a thoroughbred yearling with Lot 42 being knocked down to Newcastle trainer Kris Lees on behalf of client Ron Croghan for $1.8 million. Ingham Bloodstock purchased the full sister to Stratum for $800,000.  Click here for the story by Tara Madgwick from Breednet.

>> DEALER PRINCIPAL - a day to remember at rosehill  - 14/4/08

Three year-old gelding DEALER PRINCIPAL (Flying Spur x Volte) won the Dubai Rosehill Guineas on Saturday to confirm the thoughts of trainer Anthony Cummings - this one might be a bit special. Jockey Peter Robl has much to celebrate, posting his first Group 1 success with a picture perfect ride to hold out Kingda Ka and Littorio. Anthony Cummings now has to decide whether to push on to the 2400m AJC Derby in two weeks time - incredibly Dealer Principal has only raced five times and his trainer is full of confidence that the son of Flying Spur can continue his winning ways.Reavill were celebrating again after the Group 2 Ajax Stakes, with ALL SILENT (Belong to Me (USA) x Lisheenowen) producing a withering turn of foot in the straight to claim victory.   Click here for the story by Tara Madgwick from Breednet. All Silent is still nominated for the Doncaster Handicap at Randwick in a fortnight, but may need some luck to make the final field.  Like Dealer Principal, All Silent has only raced five times and looks to be a great prospect for some big races in the Spring.

>> inglis easter yearling sale updates  - 14/4/08

LOT 508: FALBRAV x LA FAVORITA

There have been two important black type updates for Lot 508, a chestnut filly by Falbrav. SOARESSA won the Listed Chrysler Jeep Dodge Stakes over 1200m at Morphettville on Saturday, and LA VISCOMTESSA ran third in the Listed H C Nitschke Stakes at Cheltenham last week. Updated pedigree details for La Favorita can be found by clicking here.   

>> danabaa goes pole to pole at sha tin - 14/4/08

Four year-old gelding Danabaa (Anabaa x Highland Legend) secured it's second career win at Sha Tin on Saturday, jumping straight to the lead and gamely fighting off Spirit of Lopan and Ichiban for a deserved victory by the smallest of margins. The race can be seen on replay by clicking here. Highland Legend has a lovely bay colt by Red Ransom this season. Danabaa is a half-brother to the impressive multiple US graded stakes winner Personal Legend.

>> manenberg wins at second race start in south africa - 7/4/08

Two year-old colt Manenberg (Danzero x Roussel) was sent out favourite in only its second start and didn't disappoint, winning from start to finish in a dominant display at Kenilworth on Saturday. Click here for the story by Tara Madgwick from Breednet. Roussel is currently in foal to Coolmore stallion Holy Roman Emperor.

>> la viscomtessa adds black type at cheltenham  - 7/4/08

Three year-old filly La Viscomtessa (Viscount x La Favorita), trained by David Hayes, ran third in the Listed H C Nitschke Stakes at Cheltenham on Saturday. Reavill Farm mare La Favorita has an athletic yearling filly by Falbrav for sale at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in April.

>> winners in Australia and south africa for passing hope  - 7/4/08

Sadler's Wells mare Passing Hope went two for two this week, with her 3YO and 4YO daughters winning in South Africa and Australia respectively. Cause for Hope claimed her second career victory for leading trainer Charles Laird at Scottsville, winning the Graduation Plate over 1600m by more than a length, while Danehill mare Historic Filly broke her maiden, winning over 1200m on Saturday. Passing Hope is in foal to exciting young sire Fastnet Rock.

>> outstanding results at magic millions sale  - 27/3/08

The dedicated staff at Reavill Farm deserve the accolades for a much admired draft of seven yearlings sold at the Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast over the last four days. Stud Manager Danny Swain was delighted with Reavill Farm's sale average of $297,140, a fantastic result when compared to the overall average of $157,320 for Sessions 1-4. Reavill Farm finished as third leading vendor by average behind Strawberry Hill Stud and Baramul Stud. Standout lots were a Fastnet Rock colt bought by Gold Coast trainer Alan Bailey, a Danzero filly  bought by Patinack Farm, and a Redoute's Choice filly bought by Rosehill trainer Gerald Ryan. All Magic Millions sale results can be found by clicking here. The Reavill Farm team now moves on to the Inglis Australian Yearling Sale starting on the 20th of April.

>> mazuka third in kindergarten stakes on debut - 22/3/08

Two year old colt Mazuka showed there is a lot more to come when third in the Gr 3 Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick today. Mazuka worked to the line well after settling behind the speed for most of the race, suggesting a step up to 1200m and further will suit well. Mazuka's dam Princess Polonia has a classy foal at foot by Group 1 performer Starcraft.

>> zedrich filly now set for slipper tilt - 15/3/08

Two year old filly Penny Banger will now head to Sydney for a shot at the Golden Slipper in April, after a convincing win in the Listed Schweppervescence Festival of Racing Stakes over 1000m at Flemington today. The talented filly is by WA sire Zedrich, a stakes-winning son of Reavill Farm mare Rich Haul. The Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast will give buyers the opportunity to purchase a half-brother to Zedrich by first season sire Fastnet Rock. A standout on type since he was a foal, the striking colt will no doubt garner his fair share of attention from astute buyers seeking sire potential.

>> dealer principal taking aim at the AJC derby - 15/3/08

Dealer Principal (Flying Spur x Volte) left his run until the dying stages to record his second win from three career starts at Rosehill today. Trainer Anthony Cummings has a huge opinion of the horse, describing his raw ability as equal to that of any other three year old. Dealer Principal may have his next run in the Randwick Guineas in two weeks time. Volte has a classy filly foal at foot by Redoute's Choice and is back in foal to the champion sire. The pedigree of Dealer Principal puts him in the company of Grand Armee, Absolute Champion, Anamato, Mearas, Drum and Port Watch.

>> burgeis hangs tough in the vrc sires produce stakes   - 8/3/08

Blue Diamond Stakes placed filly Burgeis (Catbird x Grand Performance) again proved herself to be in the top echelon of current two-year-old fillys in the country with a tough 3rd placing in the Group Two VRC Sires Produce Stakes at Flemington today. Sprinting to the front in the straight, the fatigue of a five race preparation started to show when headed by smart colt Von Costa de Hero. She fought on gamely, only beaten a head into third place. Burgeis' grand dam Bourgeois has a superb yearling filly by Redoute's Choice for sale at the upcoming Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney on April 20th, catalogued as Lot 12.

>>  cause for hope breaks through in south africa - 6/3/08

Three year old filly Cause for Hope won the 1600m maiden at Scottsville yesterday.   For full story by Tara Madgwick from Breednet, please click on the link below:

                       http://www.breednet.com.au/news2006.asp?id=33461

Reavill Farm have retained 2 year old filly Lacada Siren, the full sister to Cause for Hope. Passing Hope is safely in foal to exciting young Coolmore sire Fastnet Rock.

>> anachelle kicks off with a win   - 1/3/08

Three-year-old filly Anachelle (Anabaa x Dressed to Impress) posted an excellent win in her first race start in the Magic Millions March 08 3YO Handicap over 1000 m on the Gold Coast today. Anachelle is from Turtle Island mare Dressed to Impress, who has 2 wins at a mile and is a half sister to Group 1 winners Sober Suit and Titanic Jack. Although racing greenly, the Liam Birchley trained filly managed to head back to the rail and draw away from her rivals in the straight for an impressive win. Dressed to Impress has a classy yearling filly by Encosta De Lago for sale at this years Magic Millions  sale at Easter on the Gold Coast. 

>> black minx first stakes winner for lonhro   - 1/3/08

Highly regarded two-year-old filly Black Minx is unbeaten in three races after winning the Listed QTC CE McDougall Stakes at Eagle Farm today. The wide barrier made no difference to the end result with the daughter of Lonhro powering down the middle of the track to win by two lengths in great style. Black Minx is the first foal of Group Two winner Faith Hill, herself a half sister to Reavill Farm mare Timely Moment who foaled down a superb bay colt by Danzero and is now in foal to Encosta De Lago.

>> burgeis a top class 2-year old   - 23/2/08

Catbird filly Burgeis put in an eye-catching performance in the million dollar Arrowfield Stud Blue Diamond Stakes today at Caulfield to prove she is one of the top two-year olds in the country. Starting poorly, she was pushed into a wide position at the bend with Danny Brereton keen to give the filly room to gallop in the straight. Burgeis responded with a great turn of foot to close within a length of the winner, impressive Hussonet colt Reaan. Burgeis is out of Palace Music mare Grand Performance, who is a daughter of celebrated Reavill Farm mare Bourgeois, the dam of Golden Slipper winner and Widden Stud sire Stratum. Bourgeois has an outstanding yearling filly by super sire Redoute's Choice for sale this year.

>> dealer principal takes care of business   - 21/2/08

Three year old gelding Dealer Principal (Flying Spur x Volte) lived up to the black booker hype to record an easy win by two lengths at Randwick today, with trainer Anthony Cummings suggesting a step up to the Autumn carnival is on the horizon. The son of Flying Spur missed the start by three lengths in his first race two weeks ago, but jumped out well today to settle in fourth position throughout. Jockey Larry Cassidy asked him to quicken with a furlong to run and he lengthened nicely to the line. Volte has a classy filly foal at foot by Redoute's Choice and is back in foal to the champion sire. Volte's pedigree is all class, with Grand Armee, Absolute Champion, Anamato, Mearas, Drum and Port Watch all part of the pedigree.

>> bourgeois pedigree producing two-year old stars   - 18/2/08

Jiale (Royal Academy x French Cut), trained by Paul Perry, ran an excellent  third place behind Delta Girl and Stripper in the Listed Widden Stakes over 1000 metres at Randwick on Saturday. French Cut is a half sister to Golden Slipper winner Stratum. Newcastle trainer Paul Perry obviously likes the family - having trained Stratum, he also trains consistent seven time winner Chevington. The pedigree has mainly produced colts, with Grand Performance and French Cut the only mares before 2006. There must have been a change in the direction of the wind at Reavill Farm in the past two years with consecutive filly's by Redoute's Choice and Rock of Gibraltar giving a great opportunity for astute yearling buyers and prospective mare purchasers to get a foot hold in a family full of  two year old speed. With Jiale joining the highly regarded Burgeis (Catbird x Grand Performance) as a recent stakes-placed juvenile, the outlook for the females of the Bourgeois family looks better than ever. Sirecam footage of the Redoute's Choice x Bourgeois yearling filly will be available to view on the website towards the end of March.

>> rich haul relation produces a stellar magic millions sale   - 18/2/08

Rich Resource, a three-quarter relation to multiple stakes producer Rich Haul, provided a highlight lot at the Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the weekend with her yearling filly by Red Ransom being knocked down to Parnham Racing Stable for $250,000. The much sought after grey filly was the 4th most expensive yearling sold in the entire sale. The Magic Millions sale on the Gold Coast over Easter this year will see a quite outstanding bay colt by Fastnet Rock x Rich Haul, a superb example of the class this young sire is producing in his first crop.

>> intralase records 2nd career win   - 18/2/08

Four year-old filly Intralase (Spinning World x Senorita Matilda) ran up to her claim as favourite in the Post House Motor Lodge Handicap over 1200 m at Goulburn to secure another win. El Gran Senor mare Senorita Matilda has a lovely yearling filly by Commands to go through the sale ring at the Inglis Easter Yearling Classic Sale in April this year.

>> la viscomtessa a close 2nd at cheltenham  - 18/2/08

Three year-old filly La Viscomtessa (Viscount x La Favorita), trained by David Hayes, ran a gallant 2nd in the Scott Group of Companies 3YO Handicap over 1450 m at Cheltenham on Saturday. Reavill Farm mare La Favorita has a yearling filly by Falbrav for sale at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in April.

>> burgeis putting it together  - 10/2/08

Classy Catbird two-year-old Burgeis ran a very good third place in the Blue Diamond Preview for fillies at Caulfield yesterday. Trainer Tony Vasil believes the filly is looking for more ground and may target her at the Sires' Produce Stakes over 1400 metres at Flemington on March 8th.  Burgeis is out of Grand Performance, who is a daughter of Reavill Farm mare Bourgeois, who has a superb full sister to Stratum for sale at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in April this year.

>> pillar of hercules makes a strong start to 2008 campaign - 10/2/08

Rock of Gibraltar 3 year old Pillar of Hercules produced a solid and very encouraging start to his 2008 racing season with a first up 2nd placing behind Turffontein in the Listed Wellington Racing Club stakes over 1400 m at Caulfield yesterday. Trainer Peter Moody described the run as excellent, knowing that there are longer and better races ahead for one of his star performers. Pillar Of Hercules dam is Brocco mare Coat, who has a magnificent Redoute's Choice colt to go through the ring at the Inglis Easter Sale in April this year.

>> black minx taking aim at magic millions - 4/2/08

Lonhro filly Black Minx won the open juvenile event at Doomben on Saturday, with trainer Mark Webb believing her to be the best two-year-old in Queensland currently. Black Minx is the first winner sired by champion racehorse Lonhro, and will now be set for the $1.5M Magic Millions Two Year Old Classic on March 24. Black Minx is the first foal of Group Two winner Faith Hill, herself a half sister to Reavill Farm mare Timely Moment who foaled down a superb bay colt by Danzero and is now in foal to Encosta De Lago.

>> absolute champion crashes THE PARTY TO BEAT SACRED KINGDOM - 28/1/08

Australian bred gelding Absolute Champion surprised punters by beating Sacred Kingdom, currently the worlds highest rated sprinter. In the first leg of the HK4.5M Champion Sprint Series, Brett Prebble piloted the son of Marauding to win by a short head. Absolute Champion is a 3/4 relation to Reavill Farm mare Volte, who has a lovely bay filly foal by Redoute's Choice at foot, and is safely back in foal to Australia's super sire.

>> burgeis slashes her way into favouritism for blue diamond - 11/1/08

Catbird filly Burgeis won by an easy four lengths tonight at Mooney Valley to grab the bookies attention, becoming favourite for the million dollar Arrowfield Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 23. Burgeis is out of Palace Music mare Grand Performance, who is a daughter of celebrated Reavill Farm mare Bourgeois, the dam of Golden Slipper winner and Widden Stud sire Stratum. Burgeis sat wide for the entire 1000m, winning in the smart time of 59.1 seconds, never being extended by jockey Danny Brereton. With four Golden Slipper winners in her pedigree, Burgeis is certainly bred to follow the same path. Bourgeois has an outstanding yearling filly by super sire Redoute's Choice for sale this year. The athletic filly will be much sought after, being a full sister to Stratum.

>> family of rich haul continues winning ways - 1/1/08

Imananabaa captured the prestigious Gr 1AuRC Railway Handicap at Ellerslie in NZ on New Year's Day. The four year-old mare now has 5 wins, 7 placings and over $265,000 in prizemoney. Imananabaa's dam is Iman, an unraced half-sister to Gr 2 winner Born Priceless and celebrated stakes producer Rich Haul, who is safely in foal to Stravinsky and has a high class Fastnet Rock yearling colt which will attract much attention at the yearling sales this year.

>> Rock review produces another winner - 30/12/07

Three year-old colt Rokabaa (Anabaa (USA) x Rock Review (NZ)) notched his first career win the Cranbourne TC CG&E Maiden Plate over 1400m. Rokabaa is a  half brother to Vintage Rock (2 wins), Rock Revival (7 wins) and Let's Rock Again, a Gr 2 winner and Gr 1 placed. There are high hopes for Rock Review's two year-old Redoute's Choice filly, who will soon join the Anthony Cummings stable.

>> Hoh shook up wins in south africa - 20/12/07

Fasliyev (USA) three year old Hoh Shook Up won the maiden event over 1000 metres at Kenilworth on Tuesday by more than a length. The colt was sold as a weanling and is trained by Glen Kotzen. Hoh Shook Up is out of Rory's Jester mare Statement, who foaled down a superb Flying Spur colt this season.

>> la viscomtessa wins at cheltenham - 17/12/07

Three year-old filly La Viscomtessa (Viscount x La Favorita), trained by David Hayes, posted her first win at Cheltenham on Saturday in the AV Jennings Handicap. Seattle Dancer mare La Favorita has a yearling filly by Falbrav and a filly foal at foot by Fusaichi Pegasus.

>> danabaa victorious at sha tin - 12/11/07

Four year-old gelding Danabaa (Anabaa x Highland Legend) secured the first win of it's short racing career on Sunday, a two and a quarter length winner in a Class 4 event over 1600 metres. Trained by John Size, the son of Reavill Farm mare Highland Legend was ridden superbly by Douglas Whyte in what was a comfortable victory. Highland Legend foaled a lovely bay colt by Red Ransom this season. Danabaa is a half-brother to the impressive multiple US graded stakes winner Personal Legend.

>> foaling season a great success - 7/11/07 All staff at Reavill Farm are delighted with the quality of the 2007 foals. A truly exceptional group, these young equine athletes are already exhibiting the right traits to become the champions of the future. An equal split of 14 fillys and 14 colts, there will soon be a gallery of foal photos on this website displaying this year's progeny.

>> new arrival by hussonet - 6/11/07

The farm is delighted with the arrival of a cracking Hussonet colt from Piper Star, a recent addition to the Reavill Farm broodmare band. Piper Star is a Group 2 and Group 3 winner on the track, and has started her breeding career strongly with her first foal, Danehill Dancer colt Demi's Star, a first up winner in South Africa. Hussonet, the 7-time Champion Sire of Chile is now producing some brilliant racetrack performers in Australia, with Weekend Hussler an absolute standout.

>> PILLAR OF HERCULES GROUP 3 victory - 20/10/07

Pillar of Hercules posted his first Black Type success when showing plenty of fight to win the Group Three MRC Norman Robinson Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday over 2000 metres. The talented son of Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) accelerated off a slow tempo coming to the turn to grab a decisive lead and hold off all challengers in the run to the line. Pillar of Hercules has now won two races from six starts in what is only his first preparation. Trainer Peter Moody has obviously been impressed with the colt for quite some time; he paid $310,000 for his half-brother by Lonhro at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale earlier this year. A brilliant winner at Moonee Valley on September 15, the young Pillar of Hercules has been seasoned in two subsequent runs when just behind the place-getters in the Group Two MVRC Stutt Stakes and Group One MRC Caulfield Guineas. "He really stuck to his guns today and did a good job," said Peter Moody. "We can go home now, assess his condition and see how he comes through the run, we have eight or nine days to decide about the Derby." The flashy colt is a three-quarter brother to stakes placed Coat's Choice and the fourth foal of the Reavill Farm Brocco (USA) mare Coat, a half sister to Golden Slipper winner Catbird and Group Two winner Danbird. Coat has a yearling colt by Redoute's Choice and produced a filly to the same sire on October 10. 

>> BULLETIN WINS ON DEBUT - 13/10/07

Winning her first ever start, three year old filly Bulletin took out the Myer Cup Day Maiden Plate at Werribee on Saturday for owners Mr & Mrs Lloyd Williams. Third last on the turn, the Encosta de Lago filly showed a handy turn of foot to fly home and win by a neck. Out of the Reavill Farm Danehill mare, Hilliard, Bulletin looks set for an exciting Spring campaign under the guidance of Graham Rogerson. Hilliard's 2005 filly by Reset sold at this year's Magic Millions Conrad Jupiters Yearling Sale for $140,000 to Victorian owner Ian MacDonald and the mare has an early positive scan to Coolmore stallion Dehere. 

>> MORE SUCCESS FOR BARBARA JOSEPH WITH REAVILL PROGENY - 22/09/07

Barbara Joseph enjoyed a great days racing at Thoroughbred Park in Canberra yesterday with Reavill horses making their contribution to her success.  Vintage Rock, a 4yo mare by Thunder Gulch out of Reavill mare, Rock Review stamped herself as a middle to long distance horse when she scored a resounding victory in the Tim Mc Mullen Handicap over 1750m.  Ridden by Matthew Cahill, Vintage Rock settled towards the rear of the field and travelled sweetly throughout the run.  On the final bend Cahill put the mare in the picture and when he asked for more in the straight she responded by sprinting past her rivals to win by just under three lengths.  Vintage Rock has now recorded two wins and two seconds from five runs this preparation and we wish her owners and Joseph Racing continued success. Vintage Rock is a half sister to Rock Revival, also trained by Barbara Joseph and herself a winner of seven races.  Reavill Farm have retained Rock Review’s two year old filly by Redoute’s Choice to race under the Farm’s own colours.  On the same day, another star from the Joseph Racing stable, the twice stakes placed mare A Country Girl (Singspiel x Verdict Declared), ran a competitive second in the William Inglis & Son Open Handicap.  With this being only her first start back from a spell one would think it is a good indication that we can expect more in the near future from this exciting mare.   A Country Girl is out of Reavill Farm mare Verdict Declared who has a lovely Choisir yearling filly and is due to foal down to Exceed and Excel in October.

>> pillar of hercules wins at moonee valley - 15/09/07 Exciting Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) colt Pillar of Hercules put it all together at his third start to score a commanding win in the open 3yo event at Moonee Valley on Saturday over 1500 metres.  The chestnut colt cruised to the front on turning for home and coasted to an easy win, saluting by more than a length over Gran Sasso.  "We'll come back for the Bill Stutt (Stakes) now and he's also still in the (Caulfield) Guineas," said winning trainer and part owner Peter Moody.  Peter must have been impressed by the horse early on - he picked up the colt's half brother by Lonhro at Easter this year for $310,000.  Pillar of Hercules is a three-quarter brother to stakes-placed Coat's Choice being the fourth foal of Reavill Farm mare Coat (Brocco x Fitting), a half-sister to Golden Slipper winner Catbird and Group Two winner Danbird.  Coat produced a colt by Redoute's Choice last spring and is due to foal to the champion sire again next month.

>> MAYNOOTH WINS CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE - 12/09/07 Three year old gelding Maynooth (Rock of Gibraltar x Cloister) is certainly starting to perform as he made evident with his sensational effort taking out the Carlton Draught Maiden Plate at Mornington on Wednesday morning.  Jumping well, the talented gelding led effortlessly  and comfortably held off a challenge by handy colt Protesta in the straight to win by a long neck.  Maynooth is out of Reavill Farm mare Cloister (Marauding x Pampas Fire).  Already the dam of three winners out of three to race, Cloister has a yearling filly by Redoute's Choice selling in 2008 and is in foal to Reavill bred Golden Slipper winner, Stratum.

>> Three in a week for Reavill Farm - 22/08/07 Following wins from All Silent and Benacus, Reavill Farm's recent acquisition, Readyforcatherine provided the farm with its third win in a week putting in a classy performance to take out the So Keen Welter over 1000m at Warwick Farm today.  Bought at the recent Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale and trained by Kris Lees the five year old mare by More Than Ready out of Rosa Carolina will be a quality addition to Reavill's broodmare band when she commences her breeding career.

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