The dual Group 1-winning sprinter Rebel Dane (Aus) (California Dane {Aus}) will join the stallion ranks at the Sangster family's Swettenham Stud in Victoria on his retirement from racing.
Now seven, Rebel Dane's first Group 1 triumph came in the Rupert Clarke S. as a 4-year-old and he was back for more in last October's Manikato S. at Moonee Valley. The Gary Portelli trainee has struck in five Group races in total.
“Standing Rebel Dane in Victoria was a natural fit as the horse has won his two Group 1s there and a number of Victorian Studs expressed interest in him,” explained the horse's managing owner, Louis Mihalyka of Laurel Oak Bloodstock.
“The opportunity to stand him at Swettenham is simply a bonus as they are one of the leading stud farms in Victoria with a wonderful reputation and a well-established client base that will give Rebel Dane the opportunity for a successful stud career.”
Swettenham's Adam Sangster added, “The opportunity to access a dual Group 1-winning sprinter is rare for Victorian breeders, especially the winner of one of our iconic sprint races, the Manikato Stakes. We were keen to get the stallion for Swettenham Stud and Victoria, and were delighted when the owners agreed. He will provide Victorian breeders the opportunity to access a sound, high-class sprinter bred on the successful Danehill/More Than Ready cross that will compliment Swettenham's existing stallion roster and be ideal for SuperVOBIS.”
No stud fee has yet been announced for Rebel Dane, who has further Group 1 targets in his sights in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide in the immediate future.
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