Darley's shuttle stallion and Australian champion 2-year-old colt Sidestep (Aus) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}–Destrous {Aus}, by Quest for Fame {GB}) will stand at Telemon Thoroughbreds for the coming season in Queensland as part of an arrangement between Darley and Telemon. The new 240-acre operation will get off the ground in June when Sun Stud's lease expires on the property.
“It's our privilege to offer a horse the calibre of Sidestep,” said Telemon Thoroughbreds owner Dan Fletcher. “He'd be one of the best 2-year-olds to stand up here in my time. The other horses that were at a similar level at two include Written Tycoon (Aus), General Nediym (Aus), Show a Heart (Aus) and Brave Warrior (Aus) and they all made a massive impact.”
A dual Group 2 winner, Sidestep will be available to Queensland breeders for a minimum of the next two seasons at a fee of A$7,700, and those that support Sidestep in 2018, will be guaranteed the stallion's availability at the same fee for 2019.
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