Hong Kong owned Eliza Park International has changed its name to Sun Stud.

The news comes after the initial purchase of the racing and breeding operation by Sun International Chairman Ting Kong Cheng from previous owner Leigh Fleming in 2013.

Sun Stud also announced it has purchased a stake in G1 Australian Guineas winner Palentino (Teofilo).  He will race on with trainer Darren Weir before retiring to Sun Stud’s Victorian base at Kerrie in 2017.

“There were a number of studs pursuing Palentino and we have been fortunate enough to secure a 50% share in him,” Sun’s sales manager Mark Lindsay said.  “He’s the type of colt we want to stand and make available to our clients.”

Sun Stud will continue to operate farms in both Victoria and Queensland and is determined to grow its presence both domestically and internationally.  It purchased a number of colts at the Gold Coast Magic Millions and Inglis Easter Sales this year and the country’s leading trainers will nurture the careers of these potential stallion prospects.

On the international racing front, Chantilly-based Criquette Head-Maarek has a number of 2yo colts by stallions such as Cape Cross, Sea The Stars, Teofilo, Invincible Spirit and Fastnet Rock currently in work for Sun Stud.

Newmarket trainer Hugo Palmer also has smart juveniles by Dark Angel and Galileo on the books while, closer to home, G2 Grand Prix de Chantilly winner Spiritjim (Galileo) is ready to commencing his first Australian preparation with Chris Waller in Sydney.

Sun Stud currently has 10 mares in foal to high profile stallions including Dubawi, Dansili, Invincible Spirit and Medaglia D’Oro in the northern hemisphere and, in another exciting venture, four mares in foal to southern time to Tapit will arrive at Kerrie next week.

Sun Stud will be announcing service fees for its two rosters in the coming fortnight.

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