Sun Bloodstock's G1 Jean-Luc Lagardere hero National Defense (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}–Angel Falls {GB}, by Kingmambo) and Group 2 winner Thronum (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}–Helena's Secret, by Five Star Day) are part of an 11-strong roster for Victoria-based Sun Stud in 2018. The former will shuttle from the Irish National Stud after standing his first season and will command a fee of A$11,000. A fee for Thronum, who was a last out second in the G1 William Reid S. at Moonee Valley on Mar. 23 will be announced later.
“Sun Stud is very excited about introducing National Defense and Thronum this season,” Sun Stud's Senior Sales and Nominations Manager, Mark Lindsay told Breednet.com.au. “National Defense was a brilliant 2-year-old and is sure to catch the attention of local broodmare owners keen to tap into the Invincible Spirit connection. Thronum's race record speaks for itself, but it's a real stallion's pedigree too: apart from being a son of Snitzel, his family is jam-packed with black-type talent and he is closely related to outstanding sires Shamardal and Street Cry.
Also standing at Sun Stud, as the operation has consolidated all its stallions at its Victoria base, is veteran Magnus (Aus) (Flying Spur {Aus}) at A$19,800 and Black Caviar (Aus)'s sire Bel Esprit (Aus) (Royal Academy) at A$11,000.
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