Horse Overview

“I’m a big fan of this colt’s family and I thought he had more bone and substance than what you typically come to see in the FLYING ARTIE progeny.”
Steve O’Dea
Co-trainer

KEY FACTORS:
– Like JOLIESTAR, this colt’s dam is by FASTNET ROCK and grand dam is by SNIPPETS. They also share the exact same duplication of NORTHERN DANCER (5m x 5m) and have breed shaping sires RAISE A NATIVE and STAR KINGDOM appear in the exact same position on their pedigrees.

– Attractive type by the underrated FLYING ARTIE, sire of ARTORIUS, ASFOORA, DEMOCRACY MANIFEST, & Proven Thoroughbreds’ 2023-24 BOBS Horse Of The Year IN FLIGHT.

– From the winning FASTNET ROCK mare ORDOS HONOR ($600,000 yearling), a sibling to an incredible 6 Stakes winners/placegetters, including 3 Group 1 performers!

– The only other foal out of the dam was a LONHRO colt who sold for $650,000 as a yearling in 2022.

– Bred on a cross with a 20% stakes winners to runners strike rate, highlighted by Group 1 performer GIANNIS.

– Second dam VALOURINA traded as a broodmare for $1.6 million in 2008!

– The breeders China Horse Club, who have raced a myriad of top class horses, are retaining a share in this colt.

– FASTNET ROCK is the reigning champion broodmare sire in Australasia & has produced an amazing 231 stakes performers.

Sales Notes:
FLYING ARTIE x ORDOS HONOR c
Attractive, good sized colt
Plenty of leg and scope
Great bone and length
Second foal of a FASTNET ROCK mare who traded for $600k