Step into elite company with this colt by international sire sensation Maurice out of Group-winning Snitzel mare Teaspoon - offered from the powerhouse draft of Arrowfield Stud, who have stayed in for half, this colt was secured in partnership with esteemed bloodstock agent Suman Hedge.
This colt combines the global appeal of a world-class sire with the proven performance of a top-tier Australian damline. He oozes quality, athleticism, and balance - ticking all the boxes to develop into a high-class galloper.
By Maurice
A legend of Japanese racing, Maurice was crowned Japanese Horse of the Year and has quickly stamped himself as a world-class stallion, siring elite performers in both hemispheres.
- Sire of 6 Group 1 winners, including:
Hitotsu – Victoria Derby, Australian Guineas, Australian Derby.
Mazu – Group 1 Doomben 10,000 winner and The Everest placegetter.
- Six-time Group 1 winner on the track, dominant at distances from 1400m to 2000m
- Described as “the best Japanese racehorse ever to stand at stud outside Japan”
Maurice has proven his ability to upgrade mares, produce elite class, and instill toughness, versatility, and scope in his progeny.
Out of Teaspoon – Stakes-winning Snitzel mare
This colt is the fifth foal from Teaspoon, a precocious 2YO filly who won the Group 3 Widden Stakes and placed in the Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes, before retiring to stud.
Snitzel, her sire, is a multiple Australian Champion Sire and the ultimate source of speed, precocity, and commercial success. Teaspoon’s strong race record, combined with her outstanding pedigree, makes her an ideal match for Maurice’s stamina and power.
Black-Type Runs Deep
This colt’s second dam, Patronella, is a prolific source of black-type performers, including:
- Private Life – Winner of the G1 Caulfield Guineas.
- The Astrologist – Placed in the G1 Newmarket Handicap & G1 Al Quoz Sprint.
- Freestyle – Winner of the G2 Breeders’ Stakes.
A Colt with Group Potential
This colt has the size, strength, and athleticism to develop into a serious 3YO miler and beyond.
With a Group 1-producing international sire, a Group-winning Snitzel mare, and a family steeped in black-type, this colt is bred for racetrack success and long-term residual value.
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