Phillip Stokes

Australia

Race a Colt by Cox Plate Winner and Elite Sire Shamus Award
This exciting colt, secured from the 2025 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale in partnership with Dalziel Racing and esteemed bloodstock agent Suman Hedge, represents an outstanding opportunity to race a beautifully bred son of a Group 1-producing stallion from a family full of black-type performance.
By Shamus Award&nbsp;
A star on the track and now an elite producer at stud, Shamus Award stamped himself into racing history as the only horse to win both the Cox Plate and Australian Guineas as a three-year-old.&nbsp;
At stud, he has continued that legacy, siring multiple Group 1 winners including:
<ul>
<li>Mr Quickie &ndash; Dual Group 1 winner and a stable favourite at Phillip Stokes Racing</li>
<li>Incentivise &ndash; Dominant winner of the Caulfield Cup and multiple Group 1s</li>
<li>Duais &ndash; Australian Cup, Tancred Stakes and Queensland Oaks winning mare</li>
</ul>
Plus, elite performers like El Patroness, Media Award and Swats That.
Dam Side Loaded with Quality and Depth
Out of the Listed-placed mare My Nikita, this colt also inherits staying blood and depth through the maternal line.&nbsp;
A winner out to 2000m herself, My Nikita is a daughter of Shamoline Warrior and hails from a strong family, being a three-quarter-sister to Group 1 Queen of the Turf Stakes-placed Happy Hippy.
Type and Temperament to Match the Pedigree
This colt impressed both on pedigree and physical inspection - possessing good size, athleticism, and a fluent walk, suggesting a natural mover with the scope to stretch out over ground.&nbsp;
With his deep girth and strong hindquarter, he has the physical tools to complement his genetic potential.
An outstanding colt by a proven sire of Group 1 stars, from a stakes-performing family, with the scope and strength to develop into a top-class miler or stayer.&nbsp;
Why wait?&nbsp;
With shares moving fast now is the time to join the ride with a colt that ticks every box.

Shamus Award / My Nikita Colt '23

Unraced

For Syndication

Race a close relation to Champion Sire Extreme Choice
This is your chance to race a precocious daughter of Zousain with direct ties to one of the most in-demand stallions in the country in Extreme Choice.
This filly hails from the same family as the electrifying G1 Blue Diamond Stakes and G1 Moir Stakes winner Extreme Choice, who has since become one of the most elite and commercially successful sires in the land.
Standing at a service fee of $330,000, Extreme Choice is the sire of five individual Group 1 winners from limited foal crops, including:
<ul>
<li>Golden Slipper hero Stay Inside</li>
<li>Blue Diamond winner Devil Knight</li>
<li>Melbourne Cup champion Knight&rsquo;s Choice</li>
<li>Coolmore Classic heroine Espiona </li>
<li>Dual G1-winning mare She&rsquo;s Extreme (Champagne Stakes &amp; VRC Oaks)</li>
</ul>
Not only is Extreme Choice the sire of five Group 1 winner&rsquo;s he is also responsible for Group 2 winner Tiger Of Malay and Group 3 winner Extreme Warrior along with a further seven individual stakes winners. He also boasts the highest stakes winners to runners&nbsp;ratio&nbsp;of any sire in the Southern Hemisphere. Our&nbsp;Zousain x Written Verse filly has a weanling half-brother by G1 Golden Rose winner In The Congo, whose first crop weanlings have sold up to $190,000&nbsp;while&nbsp;Hawkes Racing currently have an unraced 2YO by Zoustar named Star Half, who is a half-brother to this filly's dam Written Verse.&nbsp;
Why Zousain? A brilliantly fast son of Zoustar, Zousain was top class from the get-go:
<ul>
<li>Group 2 winner and multiple Group 1 runner-up as a 2YO</li>
<li>Beaten just 0.2L by Sunlight in the G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes</li>
<li>Beaten just 0.2L by The Autumn Sun in the G1 Golden Rose</li>
<li>Progeny already include G3 winners Drifting and Amelita</li>
<li>Also sired Bellazaine, runner-up in the G2 Sweet Embrace Stakes and narrowly beaten by a subsequent G1 Champagne Stakes placegetter Within The Law.</li>
</ul>
Early Promise 
Currently spelling at Cornerstone Stud in South Australia, this filly showed great promise during her initial educational preparation at our Morphettville stables, impressing Tommy Stokes and the team with her attitude and professionalism.
&ldquo;She&rsquo;s got a nice action; she is a lovely type of filly and has been ticking along really nicely.&rdquo;
&ldquo;She&rsquo;s had a really good preparation and has finished off the preparation in great order. She&rsquo;s swam, been on all the tracks and had a dash up out of the gates, I&rsquo;m very happy.&rdquo;
Contact us today to secure your share in an exciting filly that boasts the bloodlines, athleticism, and upside to perform on the track.

Zousain / Written Verse Filly '23

Race a Quality Doubtland Filly with Stokes Racing
We&rsquo;re excited to offer shares in a strong, compact, and athletic daughter of Doubtland, purchased from the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale by respected bloodstock agent Suman Hedge, with a firm tick of approval on type from the Stokes Racing team.
This filly is by Widden Stud&rsquo;s first-season sire Doubtland, a stallion we believe is well and truly on an upward curve.
From just 11 runners to date, he&rsquo;s already sired four winners, including our own city winner Tom, who amassed $107,325 in earnings during his first racing prepartion. We&rsquo;re also thrilled with Sassy For Sure, another exciting prospect by Doubtland who charged home to run second on debut at Caulfield. She&rsquo;s now been tipped out with bigger targets in mind for the spring. And this filly is a spitting image of Sassy For Sure, both on type and looks!
Why Doubtland?
<ul>
<li>Unbeaten Group-winning 2YO, including the Kindergarten Stakes by the biggest margin ever for a colt</li>
<li>G2 Danehill Stakes winner and placed 4th in the G1 Coolmore as a spring 3YO</li>
<li>Sold for $1.1 million &ndash; the highest-priced Not A Single Doubt yearling of 2019</li>
<li>Pedigree loaded with precocity and quality &ndash; from the family of Golden Slipper winners Rory&rsquo;s Jester and Ha Ha</li>
<li>His first yearlings have sold up to $220,000, a reflection of strong market confidence</li>
</ul>
On the Dam Side
This filly is out of a winning Bernardini mare, offering a proven blend of speed and stamina. She hails from a black-type family that includes Rose Darmore, who was Group-placed in the G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) &ndash; a key juvenile lead-up race on the calendar.
With Stokes Racing&rsquo;s proven track record of developing elite horses, and early signs that Doubtland is delivering in the breeding barn, this filly shapes as an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to race a value filly with serious upside.
Limited shares available. Get in touch now to be part of her journey.

Doubtland / Brevity Filly '23

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.
<ul>
<li>Sire of 6 Group 1 winners, including:</li>
</ul>
Hitotsu &ndash; Victoria Derby, Australian Guineas, Australian Derby.
Mazu &ndash; Group 1 Doomben 10,000 winner and The Everest placegetter.
<ul>
<li>Six-time Group 1 winner on the track, dominant at distances from 1400m to 2000m</li>
<li>Described as &ldquo;the best Japanese racehorse ever to stand at stud outside Japan&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
Maurice has proven his ability to upgrade mares, produce elite class, and instill toughness, versatility, and scope in his progeny.
Out of Teaspoon &ndash; 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&rsquo;s strong race record, combined with her outstanding pedigree, makes her an ideal match for Maurice&rsquo;s stamina and power.
Black-Type Runs Deep 
This colt&rsquo;s second dam, Patronella, is a prolific source of black-type performers, including:
<ul>
<li>Private Life &ndash; Winner of the G1 Caulfield Guineas.</li>
<li>The Astrologist &ndash; Placed in the G1 Newmarket Handicap &amp; G1 Al Quoz Sprint.</li>
<li>Freestyle &ndash; Winner of the G2 Breeders&rsquo; Stakes.</li>
</ul>
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.
Get in touch to secure your share today!

Maurice / Teaspoon Colt '23

Elite Bloodlines. Explosive Speed. Proven Black-Type Family. This colt is bred for speed, class, and early success!
Purchased at the renowned Inglis Easter Yearling Sale from the draft of Willow Park Stud, Lot 185 is a powerful, athletic individual by Group 1-winning sprinter Wild Ruler out of the stakes-producing mare Sretan - making him a half-brother to our current sprinting sensation Stretan Angel.
Secured for $220,000 +GST in partnership with respected bloodstock agent Suman Hedge, this colt boasts a pedigree that screams early 2YO ability, with the scope to develop into a high-class 3YO and beyond. He combines two potent speed influences - Snitzel through his sire, and a proven black-type-producing mare on his dam side.
A Sibling to a Rising Star
This colt&rsquo;s half-sister Stretan Angel has already proven herself a star sprinter.
<ul>
<li>Winner of the Group 2 Danehill Stakes.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Placed in three Group 1 sprints:</li>
<ul>
<li>G1 Newmarket Handicap (2nd)</li>
<li>G1 Lightning Stakes (2nd)</li>
<li>G1 Newmarket Handicap (3rd)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fourth in the G1 Champions Sprint against open-age elite sprinters and again in the G1 William Reid Stakes against a savage leader bias.</li>
</ul>
With a Group 1 win on the horizon, Stretan Angel has firmly established herself as one of the premier sprinting fillies/mares of her generation. Her success gives this colt important residual value and commercial appeal, whether on the track or in the stallion barn.
By Wild Ruler 
Wild Ruler was a speed machine and a standout of his generation, with wins at 2, 3, and 4 across top-level sprint races:
<ul>
<li>Group 1 Moir Stakes winner</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>First colt home in the prestigious G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes winner, joining an elite list of stallions including Zoustar, Russian Revolution, Fastnet Rock and Exceed And Excel.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint winner</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Pre-Christmas 2YO winner of the RL Inglis Nursery</li>
</ul>
Sired by champion sire Snitzel, Wild Ruler brings blistering early speed and toughness to his progeny. His first yearlings have impressed, with buyers drawn to them on type. Showing Promise This colt is showing plenty of promising during his early education to date and has really impressed our breaker Dean Grass and Phillip alike. Click Below 👇 <a href="https://cdn2.prism.horse/media/589e6c12dfe44c99aad481ddf2da8a78.mp4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phillip Stokes on the Wild Ruler x Sretan colt (11/06/25)</a>&nbsp; Click Below 👇 <a href="https://cdn2.prism.horse/media/77e499942dc647bd83290863eb2b136a.mp4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dean Grass on the Wild Ruler x Sretan colt (09/05/25)</a> A Colt with All the Right Ingredients
This colt oozes quality and with a Group 1-winning sire and a half-sibling already Group 1-placed, he is genetically wired for success.
Get in touch today to secure your share in a potential sprinting star!

Wild Ruler / Sretan Colt '23

An Exceptional Racing Prospect Awaits!
Secure your share in this exceptional, athletic colt &ndash; a standout from the Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale.
Handpicked in partnership with Wylie Dalziel &ndash; with whom we've campaigned high-quality gallopers like Mr Quickie and Savannah Cloud &ndash; this striking colt boasts a combination of elite pedigree, physical presence, and future potential.
🧬 By Blue Point &ndash; An emerging sire 
This colt is by the explosive and emerging stallion Blue Point, a son of the great Shamardal and one of the most exciting sires to hit the breeding ranks in recent times.
<ul>
<li>The only horse in history to win three Group 1 sprints at Royal Ascot, including the unprecedented 2019 sprint double &ndash; taking out both the King&rsquo;s Stand Stakes and Diamond Jubilee.</li>
<li>A proven performer across four consecutive seasons, Blue Point was a Group winner at 2, 3, 4 and 5, retiring as a four-time Group 1 winner.</li>
<li>His first crop lit up the Northern Hemisphere, making him the first sire since Sadler&rsquo;s Wells to produce two Group 1-winning juveniles in his debut crop.</li>
<li>In Australia, his progeny are making their mark as 3YOs, with Blue Point currently second only to Too Darn Hot on the Australian second-season sire standings by earnings.</li>
<li>His standout Aussie runners include:</li>
<ul>
<li>Bosustow &ndash; winner of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas &amp; G3 Gold Coast Guineas&nbsp;</li>
<li>Icarian Dream &ndash; G3 BJ McLachlan Stakes winner</li>
<li>Plus: Point And Shoot, Tonkin, Gerringong, Blue Vein, Point Barrow, Aleppo Pine and more emerging talents.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
💫 Out of a Zoustar Mare &ndash; Big Angel
The dam, Big Angel, is by Australia's current leading sire, and the 2024 world leading sire&nbsp;Zoustar, whose daughters are quickly proving themselves as producers of precocious and progressive stock. This Zoustar x Blue Point cross combines speed, class, and versatility, making this colt a truly exciting racing prospect.
🔥 Athletic, well-conformed, and bred to fly &ndash; this colt ticks all the boxes.
Enquire now to secure your share. Opportunities like this don&rsquo;t last with only 50% remaining!
Hear from Tommy Stokes and Wylie Dalziel after purchasing the Blue Point x Big Angel colt. Parade video included👇 <a href="https://vimeo.com/1066826532?share=copy#t=0">https://vimeo.com/1066826532?share=copy#t=0</a> The final price is all-inclusive and covers
<ul>
<li>The purchase price &amp; GST</li>
<li>12 months fall of hammer insurance</li>
<li>Full entry into the $20 million Magic Millions Australia-wide race series</li>
<li>Transport to the spelling farm</li>
<li>Scope and veterinary costs</li>
<li>Bloodstock and PDS fees</li>
</ul>
This colt is VOBIS qualified in Victoria and also eligible for SA Racing Rewards, plus he&rsquo;ll be paid up for the lucrative Magic Millions Australia-wide race series - maximizing his earning potential. He will be trained out of our Pakenham base.

Blue Point / Big Angel Colt '23

We are excited to offer a limited opportunity to invest in this outstanding yearling gelding by the highly promising sire Brave Smash. Purchased by Phillip Stokes from the 2025 Magic Millions Sale, this gelding was selected from the draft of Yarraman Park, one of Australia&rsquo;s most renowned winner-producing farms.
Why This Gelding?
This athletic gelding caught our attention immediately, earning a spot on our &ldquo;A-list&rdquo; of top prospects at the sale. His combination of athleticism, pedigree, and preparation makes him a standout:
<ul>
<li>By Brave Smash: Brave Smash is one of Australia&rsquo;s most exciting young sires, already producing highly promising progeny. As the trainer of Brave Smash&rsquo;s talented 3YO filly Sweethearted, who we believe has Group-level potential, Phillip Stokes has a deep understanding of the sire&rsquo;s progeny and what it takes to succeed with them.</li>
<li>Strong Maternal Line: This gelding is out of a winning mare by Pivotal, one of the most influential broodmare sires in history. This maternal line provides both class and versatility, enhancing his potential as a future stakes-level performer.</li>
</ul>
Exceptional Development
We closely monitored this colt&rsquo;s progress in the months leading up to the sale, and he has done nothing but improve throughout his yearling preparation. His physical development and demeanour give us every confidence that he will mature into a complete racehorse under our system.
Soundness &amp; Readiness
This colt x-rayed and scoped clean, ensuring a solid foundation for his racing career. We can&rsquo;t wait to get him into the stables and begin his journey to success.
Limited Shares Available
<ul>
<li>Only 40% remaining</li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t miss this chance to join an exciting racing journey with a horse who ticks all the boxes &ndash; athleticism, pedigree, and preparation. With Phillip Stokes&rsquo; proven expertise and this gelding&rsquo;s strong credentials, the future looks bright.
Contact us today to secure your share and be part of the ride!

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Shamus Award / My Nikita Colt '23

Zousain / Written Verse Filly '23

Doubtland / Brevity Filly '23

Maurice / Teaspoon Colt '23

Wild Ruler / Sretan Colt' 23

Blue Point / Big Angel Colt '23

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