INDEPENDENT STALLIONS VICTORIA is delighted to present its 2008 stallion roster – clearly our biggest and most attractive offering yet.

We are confident our line –up offers something appealing at all levels.

This season we are excited by the addition of the outstanding MRC Caulfield Guineas winner WONDERFUL WORLD, and we thank PATINACK FARM for entrusting us to launch this outstanding stallion prospect. Caulfield Guineas winners have an outstanding record at stud, particularly those who demonstrate above average ability at two, such as Vain, Luskin Star, Redoutes Choice and Show A Heart – and WONDERFUL WORLD.

Another outstanding acquisition to our team is the dual Group One winning son of the immortal Sunday Silence, HAT TRICK. We are honoured to have been asked by the highly-successful US Walmac Farm to stand HAT TRICK in the Southern Hemisphere. HAT TRICK, a Japanese Champion Sprinter and winner of the prestigious Hong Kong Invitational Mile, is an outstanding-looking individual and has the added attraction of being completely free of Northern Dancer and Mr Prospector blood, offering great outcross opportunities to breeders.

Returning to INDEPENDENT STALLIONS VICTORIA, is the US superstar ARTIE SCHILLER. ARTIE, by virtue of his great race record, pedigree and magnificent type, attracted a strong book of quality mares in his inaugural season which drew support from many leading breeders. Due to the success of our “three season package”in 2007, only limited nominations remain available in his limited 2008 book.

Another great acquisition to our “team” is the young Danehill stallion KEMPINSKY. We are thrilled to be able to join forces with NEWLANDS THOROUGHBREDS, who have given this horse an enormous start to his career. KEMPINSKY’S first crop yearlings have created a strong impression at sales this year and are headed into most of Australia’s leading stables.

We are delighted also at the strong support in 2007 of KING OF ROSES, who continues to support that faith with his limited number of runners. KING OF ROSES has attracted the attention of serious breeders with the quality of his stock and their results to date. This is a story just beginning to unfold!

ICE POINT, is similarly placed with just two starters to date and already a winner on the board with some highly promising youngsters close to making their debut. ICE POINT was a Champion performer at two and three before illness curtailed his career and I believe is a “sleeper” in our ranks who should come under attention.

This applies also to BECKETT, who has had very few runners to date. He was never expected to find early two year olds but has numbers and quality on his side to see him launch a strong stud career in Australia.

It will be great to see DENON return in 2008 after being absent due to the EI crisis last year. DENON is a potently credentialed young stallion with a champions pedigree and race record. Our confidence in DENON is clearly matched by breeders and buyers alike.

While we do not play favourites with our stallions, the two closest to our hearts are BRIEF TRUCE and ARAZI. These two great champions have served us well as they have those that have supported them.

We welcome you at any time to visit the farm and our stallions. We wish you every success in breeding in 2008.

Yours sincerely.
 
 Mike Becker