BEL ESPRIT
(Bay 1999-Stud 2003) (Royal Academy – Bespoken)
Champion; 8 wins inc. Blue Diamond S-G1, Doomben 10,000-G1 etc.; Champion Victorian Sire for past 2 seasons; 140 winners (59.5%) & 8 SWs (1 G1) inc. Bel Mer (Robert Sangster-G1), Gabbidon, Vivacious Spirit and unbeaten 3YO Black Caviar (5 wins inc. 2010 Australia Day S-G2, VRC Danehill S-G2), Beltrois (2010 MRC Doveton S-LR), Silver Bullion (2010 VRC Kensington S-LR); yearlings have sold up to $460k (2010 yearling ave: $45,500); covered 251 mares in 2009 (Fee: $16,500)
PROTECTION
(Bay 1994-Stud 1999) (Crown Jester – Protective)
2 wins from 800-1090m; half sister to 8 winners inc. Champion 2YO Victory Vein (12 wins, inc. AJC Sires’ Produce S-G1, Champagne S-G1) and Singapore SW The Jolly Roger (7 wins); related to SWs Aspirations, Balmoral; dam of 2 winners (from 3 to race) inc. Twenty Million (5 wins to 09/10); served by Rakti |
