Darley Australia has announced fees for its incredibly strong 2022 roster. The 18 stallions, who will stand in New South Wales and Victoria, are
Lonhro
The people’s horse: Horse of the Year, Champion sire, sire of sires and a leading broodmare sire – Lonhro’s leaving a legacy.
Closing in on a century of Stakes winners and remains highly sought-after in the sales ring with a 2022 $1.05-million yearling (from Cool Passion) at Magic Millions.
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Pedigree
LONHRO |
OCTAGONAL |
ZABEEL |
SIR TRISTRAM |
SIR IVOR |
ISOLT |
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LADY GISELLE |
NUREYEV |
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VALDERNA |
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EIGHT CARAT |
PIECES OF EIGHT II |
RELIC |
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BABY DOLL II |
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KLAIRESSA |
KLAIRON |
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COURTESSA |
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SHADEA |
STRAIGHT STRIKE |
MR PROSPECTOR |
RAISE A NATIVE |
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GOLD DIGGER |
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BEND NOT |
NEVER BEND |
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JENNIE SUE |
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CONCIA |
FIRST CONSUL |
FORLI |
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BOLD CONSORT |
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MY TRICIA |
HERMES |
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GAY POSS |
OCTAGONAL (NZ) (Brown 1992-Stud 1997). 14 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, A$5,892,231,
VRC Australian Cup, G1, Australian Derby, G1, MVRC WS Cox P., G1, STC Mercedes Classic,
G1-twice, AJC Sires' Produce S., G1, Chipping Norton S., G1, STC Rosehill Guineas, G1, 2000m,
Canterbury Guineas, G1, VATC Underwood S., G1, 2d Victoria Derby, G1, STC Golden Slipper S.,
G1, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., G1, Champagne S., G1. Sire of 891 rnrs, 539 wnrs, 25 SW, 60.4%
winners, 2.8% Stakes winners, inc. Lonhro, Laverock, Niello, Suntagonal, Spinney, Hosannah,
Boreale, Hierogram, Star of Octagonal, Sky Love, Diamond Deck, Heptonstall, Shannara, London,
Jeremiad, Adroitly, Warm Love, , Diamond Cove, ETC.
1st dam:
SHADEA, by Straight Strike. Second top filly on The 1990-91 Australasian 2YO Classification.
2 wins at 2, A$226,266, STC Sweet Embrace S., G3, 2d AJC Sires' Produce S., G1,
Champagne S., G1, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., G3, STC Winter H., L, 4th AJC
Warwick S., G2, MVRC Laurent Perrier S., G2, STC Silver Slipper S., G2. Half-sister to
MAHAYA. Dam of eleven named foals, eight to race, seven winners, inc:-
LONHRO (c by Octagonal) 26 wins. Champion. See race record.
NIELLO (c by Octagonal) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$977,370, AJC Spring Champion
S., G1, STC Rosehill Guineas, G1, Canterbury Guineas, G1, AJC Kindergarten S., G3, 2d
Newcastle JC Spring S., G3, 3d AJC Warwick S., G2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., G2,
STC Todman Slipper Trial S., G2, 4th AJC Hobartville S., G2, Sire.
SHANNARA (f by Octagonal) 4 wins to 1500m, A$423,580, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L,
Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, 2d AJC Angst S., L, James HB Carr S., L, Scone RC
Dark Jewel Classic, L, 3d ATC Emancipation S., G2. Dam of-
Jerle (Exceed and Excel) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$170,275, to 2021-22, ATC Vinery H., 2d
ATC Kindergarten S., G3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.
Sibylline (f by Chief's Crown) Winner at 1200m, 2d STC Girls Night Out 2YO H. Grandam of-
CIRCULAR (Street Cry) 5 wins to 1600m, VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, G3.
O'Giselle (f by Octagonal) Unraced. Dam of-
ZAKOUSKI (Shamardal) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m to 2020-21 in GB and U.A.E,
Meydan Zabeel Mile, G2, Al Rashidiya S., G2, Newmarket Ben Marshall S., L-twice, 2d
Meydan Singspiel S., G2, 3d Meydan Singspiel S., G2.
KING'S COMMAND (Dubawi) 2 wins at 2, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, G3.
ALBRECHT (Redoute's Choice) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1250m, 1300m, A$442,350, ATC Up &
Coming S., G3, 2d ATC Golden Rose S., G1, Stan Fox S., G2, Southern Cross S., G3.
Sire.
Miss Trump (f by Last Tycoon) Unraced. Dam of-
DIAMOND DECK (Octagonal) Winner at 1200m, Hawkes Bay Highview S., G3, 2d QTC Sires'
Produce S., G2, 3d BTC Champagne Classic, G2. Produce
Evana. 3 wins at 1300m, 1600m, MVRC Slade Bloodstock Trophy H. Dam of-
CATALYST (Darci Brahma) Leading NZ 3YO on 2019-20 International Ratings. Champion
3YO in New Zealand in 2019-20. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$476,350,
A$48,800, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, G1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, G2, ARC
Mr Tiz Trophy, G3, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., G3, 2d VRC CS Hayes S., G3.
Doneze Girl. Placed at 3. Dam of-
DEVISE (Darci Brahma) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$272,375, A$10,000, Otaki Maori RC
WFA S., G1, 2d New Zealand Oaks, G1, WRC Trentham S., G3, Desert Gold S., G3, 3d
Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, G2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., G3.
ZURELLA (Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$268,625, A$166,500, VRC Let's Elope
S., G2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, G2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., G3, 2d New
Zealand Oaks, G1, Waikato RC Isuzu S., G2, 3d Waikato Draught Sprint, G1. Producer.
Conformation

Race record
His successful career
Age | Starts | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
Two | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | A$179,000 |
Three | 7 | 7 | - | - | A$1,258,900 |
Four | 13 | 9 | 1 | - | A$2,006,780 |
Five | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | A$2,345,830 |
Total | 35 | 26 | 3 | 2 | A$5,790,510 |
At 2
- 1st
- Blue Diamond Prelude S (G3), 1100m, Caulfield.
At 3
- 1st
- Caulfield Guineas (G1), 1600m, Caulfield, beating Viking Ruler, Dash For Cash, Viscount.
- 1st
- Warwick S (G2), 1300m, Warwick Farm, beating Shogun Lodge, Mr Bureaucrat, Tie the Knot, Freemason, Iniversal Prince, Sale of Century, Referral, Curata Storm.
- 1st
- Royal Sovereign S (G2), 1200m, Warwick Farm, beating Viking Ruler.
- 1st
- Stan Fox S (G2), 1400m, Randwick, beating Magic Albert.
- 1st
- Hobartville S (G2), 1400m, Randwick.
At 4
- 1st
- Queen Elizabeth S (G1), 2000m, Randwick, beating Republic Lass, Freemason, Platinum Scissors.
- 1st
- Mackinnon S (G1), 2000m, Flemington, beating Distinctly Secret, Dash For Cash, Bedouin, Hail, Hill of Grace, Tully Thunder.
- 1st
- George Ryder S (G1), 1500m Rosehill, beating Grand Armee, Private Steer, Platinum Scissors, Titanic Jack.
- 1st
- Yalumba S (G1), 2000m, Caulfield, beating Sunline, Republic Lass, Prized Gem, Distinctly Secret, Tully Thunder.
- 1st
- Chipping Norton S (G1), 1600m, Warwick Farm, beating Shogun Lodge, Dress Circle, Republic Lass, Freemason.
- 1st
- Apollo S (G2), 1400m, Randwick, beating Hoeberg, Clangalang, Bedouin, Republic Lass, Curata Storm.
- 1st
- Expressway S (G2), 1200m, Randwick beating Belle Du Jour, Bedouin, El Mirada.
At 5 Horse of the Year in Australia; Champion Miler in Australia.
- 1st
- Australian Cup (G1), 2000m, Flemington, beating Elvstroem, Mummify, Makybe Diva, Sound Action, The Jewel.
- 1st
- George Ryder S (G1), 1500m, Rosehill, beating Dash For Cash, Defier, Excellerator, Shogun Lodge, Scenic Peak.
- 1st
- Yalumba S (G1), 2000m, Caulfield, beating Mummify, Defier, Platinum Scissors, Hail, Distinctly Secret.
- 1st
- George main S (G1), 1600m, Randwick, beating Grand Armee, Defier, Platinum Scissors, Dress Circle, Half Hennessy.
- 1st
- C F Orr S (G1), 1400m, Caulfield, beating Sound Action, Super Elegant, Mummify.
- 1st
- St George S (G2), 1800m, Caulfield, beating Sound Action, Mummify, Tully Thunder, The Jewel.
- 1st
- Chelmsford S (G2), 1600m, Randwick, beating Platinum Scissors, Excellerator, Clangalang, Carnegie Express, Half Hennessy, Bedouin, Mon Mekki, County Tyrone.
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