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 |
By OCTAGONAL (1992) Horse of the Year in Australia, Champion two-year-old and three-year-old in Australia, W S Cox Plate (G1), The Mercedes Classic (G1), twice, etc. Sire of 1,245 foals aged three and up, including LONHRO, LAVEROCK, NIELLO, SUNTAGONAL, etc.
1st dam: SHADEA by Straight Strike. 2 wins at 2, Sweet Embrace S (G3), 2nd AJC Sires’ Produce S (G1), Champagne S (G1). Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners:
LONHRO (c Octagonal) Horse of the Year in Australia, Champion three-year-old in Australia, 26 wins, 2 to 5, Queen Elizabeth S (G1), George Ryder S (G1), twice, Australian Cup (G1), Caulfield S (G1), twice, Chipping Norton S (G1). Timeform 128.
NIELLO (c Octagonal) 4 wins at 2 and 3, Rosehill Guineas (G1), Spring Champion S (G1). Sire.
SHANNARA (f Octagonal) 4 wins at 3 to 5, Yalumba Cup, Dark Jewel Classic, 3rd Emancipation S (G2). Dam of:
Jerle (c Exceed And Excel) 2nd Kindergarten S (G3).
SIBYLLINE (f Chief’s Crown) Winner at 3. Dam of:
HEXAMETER (f Octagonal) 4 wins. Dam of: CIRCULAR (f Street Cry) Schweppervescence Trophy (G3).
O’Giselle (f Octagonal) Unraced. Dam of:
ZAKOUSKI (g Shamardal) Zabeel Mile (G2), Al Rashidiya S (G2), Ben Marshall S (twice), 2nd Singspiel S (G2), 3rd Singspiel S (G2).
KING'S COMMAND (g Dubawi) Prix Thomas Bryon (G3).
ALBRECHT (c Redoute’s Choice) Up And Coming S (G3), 2nd Golden Rose S (G1). Sire.
Miss Trump (f Last Tycoon) Unraced. Dam of:
DIAMOND DECK (f Octagonal) Highview S (G3).
EVANA (f Entrepreneur) 3 wins at 4. Dam of: CATALYST (g Darci Brahma) NZ 2,000 Guineas (G1), Hawke's Bay Guineas (G2), Henly Park Khan Trophy (G3), 2nd Debonair S (G3).
Doneze Girl (f Volksraad) Dam of: DEVISE (f Darci Brahma) Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (G1), 2nd New Zealand Oaks (G1); ZURELLA (f Zabeel) Let’s Elope Milady S (G2), 2nd New Zealand Oaks (G1).
Misstari (f Manntari) Placed at 5. Dam of: KING LIONHEART (g Al Maher) Shannon S (G2).
2nd dam: CONCIA by First Consul. 2 wins (1200m) at 3. Dam of 4 winners:
MAHAYA (f Sir Tristram) 5 wins, AJC Oaks (G1), 2nd Victoria Oaks (G1).
3rd dam: My Tricia by Hermes. Unraced. Dam of 11 winners:
GROSVENOR (c Sir Tristram) Victoria Derby (G1), VRC Sire’s Produce S (G1), Caulfield Guineas (G1). Sire.
NATIONAL GALLERY (c Sir Tristram) Western Australian Derby (G1).
Ana Zeel (Zabeel) 2nd Queen Elizabeth S (G2), 3rd Taranaki Cup (G2). Dam of:
ESTELLE COLLECTION (f Stravinsky) Champagne S (G3). Dam of: LANKAN RUPEE (g Redoute’s Choice) Horse of the year in Australia, Lightning S (G1), Manikato S (G1), T J Smith S (G1), Newmarket H (G1), Oakleigh Plate (G1).
LES LILAS (f Sir Tristram) Winner at 4. Dam of:
REQUIEM (c Danehill) Saab H (G2), 2nd Herbert Power S (G2). Sire.
My Tripos (f Sir Tristram). Grandam of: MY KEEPSAKE (f Keeper) Queensland Oaks (G1); Salto Angel (f Sacred Falls) 2nd VRC Oaks (G1), Ethereal S (G3).
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.
Timeform 128