Phillip Stokes

Australia

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.
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<li>Sire of 6 Group 1 winners, including:</li>
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Hitotsu &ndash; Victoria Derby, Australian Guineas, Australian Derby.
Mazu &ndash; Group 1 Doomben 10,000 winner and The Everest placegetter.
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<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>
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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:
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<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>
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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

Unraced

For Syndication

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.
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<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>
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<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>
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💫 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
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<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>
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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

Race a Gelding by Cox Plate Winner and Elite Sire Shamus Award
This exciting gelding, 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. This son of Shamus Award has shown plenty of early promise during his first preparation at Pakenham and gives Phillip and the team every indication that he will make a quality racehorse.
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:
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<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>
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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 gelding 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 Gelding '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?
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<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>
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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

Race an Eye-Catching Daughter of Anders &ndash; Half-Sister to Morphettville Guineas Winner Struck By
A rare opportunity to race a striking filly by Anders, one of Australia&rsquo;s most exciting young sires, and a half-sister to Struck By &ndash; the winner of the Listed Morphettville Guineas and over $550,000 in prize money.
This beautifully balanced and athletic filly impressed at the Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale, where respected judges praised her presence and type. She was passed in at $45,000 &ndash; just shy of her $50,000 reserve.
Sired by Anders 
A son of Not A Single Doubt, Anders was a blistering dual 2YO winner and dominated in the Listed Rosebud Stakes, defeating multiple Group 1 winner Ole Kirk, before claiming the G3 San Domenico Stakes in race record time. Now standing at Widden Stud, Anders is already making waves as a sire with six 2YO winners this season.
From a Proven Producer The dam of this filly, Cheers Rihanna, is a winner herself and the proven producer of Struck By &ndash; a consistent galloper with 9 wins and multiple Melbourne placings, including victories in the SAJC Christmas Handicap and Morphettville Guineas.
Another of her progeny, Tropical Lightning, was also a winner and placed 4th in the SAJC Derby, highlighting the strength and depth of this family.
Ducatoon Park, the breeders of this filly have a strong track record of producing sound, consistent winners, including:
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<li>Struck By: SAJC Christmas Handicap &amp; SAJC Morphettville Guineas</li>
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<li>Calypso Reign: SAJC Spring Stakes and $500,000</li>
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<li>Volcanic Express: Oakbank Hills Railway Stakes - 4 wins from 11 starts &amp; $189.00 in Prize Money.</li>
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<li>The Grey Flash: SAJC Sires Produce Stakes</li>
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<li>Bo Best: Murray Bridge Gold Cup</li>
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<li>The Maggstar: 2023 VRC Subzero Hcp (Grey Horses Race on Melbourne Day at Flemington)</li>
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<li>Blevvo: Reared at Ducatoon Park, 14 wins inc. WATC Group 1 Fruit &amp; Veg Stakes</li>
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<li>Real Currency: WATC Ascot Gold Cup</li>
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<li>Jesterella Boy: VRC Drumstick Stakes</li>
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<li>Vexacious Dancer: Multiple Adelaide Winners and still racing</li>
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<li>Eilatan: Multiple winners in Sydney AJC Golden Rhapsody Hcp</li>
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<li>Dushenka: Impressive winner at 1st start in QTC Brisbane &amp; highly rated</li>
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<li>Toughest of them all, is My Blue Jeans. A 132- race career starts &amp; 10 wins and still racing, followed by Rusty Dusty Sunshine with 108 starts, 17 wins, 12 seconds &amp; 8 thirds.</li>
</ul>
Ownership Opportunity 
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<li>$2,750 per 5% share &ndash; includes GST and 12 months of insurance.</li>
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This is an opportunity to be part of a pedigree with black-type success and a filly with real potential.
Shares are limited &ndash; secure yours today and race with confidence!

Anders / Cheers Rihanna '23

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:
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<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>
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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:
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<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>
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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

We are excited to offer a limited opportunity to invest in this outstanding 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. Gallantry has been through both our Pakenham and Morphettville bases and is yet to put a foot wrong during his early education.
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:
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<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>
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Exceptional Development
We closely monitored this geldings 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
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<li>Only 25% remaining</li>
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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!

An outstanding son of the very exciting Brave Smash out of a daughter of one of the best Broodmare sires ever!

Gallantry

For Sale

An Exclusive Investment Opportunity in an Elite Staying Prospect
We are thrilled to present a rare opportunity to invest in Highland Bling, an exciting European import&nbsp;with elite bloodlines and proven ability. This exceptional staying prospect&nbsp;is by the world-class Highland Reel, a seven-time Group 1&nbsp;winner trained by the legendary Aidan O&rsquo;Brien.
Now under the expert guidance of Stokes Racing&nbsp;in partnership with OTI Racing, Highland Bling is set to embark on a campaign aimed at city-class staying races in Melbourne, with the goal of competing in a high-quality benchmark staying race on Melbourne Cup Day! While Highland Bling didn't fire in his only Australian start back in April it has been proven time and time again that imported stayers can improve significantly with another prep under their belts, and this boy is no different. With time to aclimatise to Australian conditions Highland Bling has come back into work a much sharper horse, thus giving us every indication that he will put his best foot forward this time in beyond the 1800m.
Why Invest in Highland Bling? 
Quality Pedigree&nbsp;
Sired by Highland Reel&nbsp;&ndash; One of the greatest globetrotting champions of modern times, with seven Group 1 wins across Europe, the USA, and Asia, earning over &pound;7.5 million in prize money. His progeny, including 2023 G1 Australian Derby&nbsp;5th placegetter High Approach&nbsp;and the G3 Kevin Heffern Stakes-placed Warnie, are already proving to be highly competitive stayers that also possess the ability to succeed at a mile. Out of a well-related European Mare&nbsp;&ndash; Highland Bling comes from a strong staying lineage that features 2013 G1 Nasaau Stakes&nbsp;winner Winsili and G1 Sheema Classic&nbsp;victor Polish Summer. His half-sister Rolling The Dice&nbsp;was placed third in the G2 Doncaster May Hill Stakes&nbsp;over a mile.
Proven Racing Performance &amp; Exciting Future
Winner Over 2000m in Ireland&nbsp;&ndash; Highland Bling has already demonstrated his staying ability, and with further maturity, we expect him to improve significantly under Australian conditions. Targeting the 2025 Melbourne Spring Carnival&nbsp;&ndash; Our plan is to kick Highland Bling off in late August/early September with a view to targeting a quality benchmark staying race on Melbourne Cup Day.&nbsp;
A potential 2026 Adelaide Cup Contender&nbsp;- This preparation Highland Bling has shown us all the indications of a horse that will relish the two mile staying test that is the Adelaide Cup.
Our Proven Success with OTI Racing-Owned Imports
At Stokes Racing, we have a strong track record&nbsp;of success with OTI Racing imports, proving that our approach to transitioning and developing European stayers leads to winning results.
Daqiansweet Junior&nbsp;&ndash; 2022 Adelaide Cup Winner Amade&nbsp;&ndash; 2023 Geelong Cup Winner Deakin&nbsp;&ndash; 2025 Roy Higgins Quality hero, who is now Caulfield and Melbourne Cup-bound.
Our experience in managing these top-class imports gives us immense confidence&nbsp;that Highland Bling has the potential to follow in their footsteps

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