Members of the China Horse Club that invested in elite stallion prospects in 2015 are now set to reap significant rewards with the retirement to stud of the three hottest young stallion prospects in Australia this year.
Vancouver
Vancouver, who is currently being prepared for a tilt at Royal Ascot in Britain, will stand his first season at stud at a fee of $66,000. Fellow Coolmore Stud based Pride of Dubai will be wonderfully popular at $55,000 and Press Statement retires to Vinery Australia at a very appealing $27,500.
“This is a wonderfully exciting future for these three high class stallion prospects and a reward for the faith shown by those who invested astutely in some of our ownership opportunities,” said Eden Harrington, China Horse Club Vice President and Head (Partnerships/Membership).
“One of the core goals of the China Horse Club is to provide unique business opportunities. Investment opportunities in elite stallion prospects is one area that we specialize in. We are constantly assessing opportunities on behalf of our members so that rewards like this can realized.”
Tom Magnier, Principal of Coolmore Australia, was glowing in his excitement about the addition of Vancouver and Pride of Dubai to Coolmore’s roster in 2016.
Pride of Dubai
“We’ve got three very exciting new horses for the coming season. Pride of Dubai is already here on the farm and looks a million dollars while Vancouver is thrilling Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle,” Magnier said.
“We’re really looking forward to see him running – most likely at Royal Ascot – before he returns here for the breeding season.”
Peter Orton, General Manager of Vinery Australia, is equally excited about the response already to Press Statement whose retirement was only announced on Tuesday.
Press Statement
“Press Statement was a colt that exploded onto the scene very quickly with three dominant wins as a juvenile including the Group 1 J.J. Atkins Stakes. Being a good looking grand-son of multiple champion sire Fastnet Rock we didn’t hesitate to secure him after his two-year-old season knowing very well that the best of him was yet to come.”
If you would like to learn more about the China Horse Club exclusive membership offer, please email your inquiry to horses@chinahorseclub.com