Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) topped 60 wins in April with Bluegrass Bloodstock’s Lenny Russo and his clients welcoming 9 of them back to scale.
The majority were sourced privately from New Zealand including Moss ‘N’ Bolt who was also bred by Russo in partnership with Kiwi studmaster Wayne Larsen. The Castledale gelding has won his last two at Moe and Cranbourne and will be gunning for a hat-trick at Ballarat this Sunday.
Moss ‘N’ Bolt is a younger brother to Moss ‘N’ Dale who has won 14 races and $1 million in prizemoney for Bluegrass clients topped by a Group 3 Craven Plate victory at Randwick earlier this season.
Larsen has more younger brothers to the Bluegrass duo at Te Runga Stud which is located 50km south of Auckland. Their dam Hot ‘N’ Moss (Strategic Image) has a 2yo colt and a colt on the ground by Castledale at his farm in Patumahoe.
Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) was formed in 1988 to maintain, improve and develop the standards, status and services of bloodstock agents throughout Australia. Its members operate with the utmost integrity and professionalism and are bound by the strict Industry Code of Conduct.
The list of FBAA members can be viewed at: www.bloodstockagents.com.au
RUSSO, WITH HIS HANDS FULL, CELEBRATES AT SALE
April 2
TACK
Medical Edge Maiden Plate (1100m) Bendigo
3f Redoute’s Choice – Line Honours by Hussonet
$200,000 – 2017 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
P: Peter Ford Thoroughbreds V: Arrowfield Stud
O: Princeton Thoroughbred Stud T: R Griffiths
WOTSIZNAME
Carnival Starts 30/6 Maiden Hcp (1206m) Grafton
3g Harbour Watch – Laiba by Danehill Dancer
$9,000 – 2016 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Emirates Park
O: Shaky Bloodstock T: J Shelton
April 3
DESERVED
Ladbrokes Maiden Plate (1200m) Sandown
2f Dundeel – Statuette by Redoute’s Choice
$180,000 – 2018 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Arrowfield Stud
O: Diamond Racing T: M Cumani
SEE ME EXCEED
National Apprentice BM64 (1400m) Sandown
4m Sebring – Mrs Kipling by Exceed And Excel
$105,000 – 2016 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
P: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock V: Yarraman Park
O: Newton Thoroughbreds T: M Price
April 4
JENSTAR
Bet365 Maiden Hwt (2455m) Geelong
3f High Chaparral – Tequila Knowledge by Knowledge
$30,000 – 2016 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
P: Hancock Quality Bloodstock V: Fairhill Farm
O: A, L & M Ottobre T: D Brideoake
RED LIGHT ROXANNE
Adam Bird Electrics Maiden Plate (1235m) Geelong
3f Reward For Effort – Street Lover by Street Cry
$46,000 – 2017 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Group 1 Bloodstock V: Chatswood Stud
O: Merricks Station T: M Ellerton / S Zahra
REXX
Kincrome Maiden Plate (1600m) Gosford
3g I Am Invincible – Radiant Star by Success Express
$250,000 – 2016 MM National Weanling Sale
P: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock V: Bell River Thoroughbreds
$550,000 – 2017 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Yarraman Park Stud
O: Hobby Horse Hall Racing T: C Waller
April 6
SPLITTER
AG Rigging BM75 (1300m) Toowoomba
4m Foxwedge – Miffy by Flying Spur
$41,000 – 2016 MM National Yearling Sale
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Vieira Group
O: Dream Thoroughbreds T: T Gollan
HANDSOME RETURN (NZ)
TAB Hcp (1550m) Morphettville
6g Handsome Ransom – Licensed To Thrill by Rhythm
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Private purchase
O: R Wallace T: W Clarken
April 7
ULTRA SMART
Turnkey Furniture BM64 (1200m) Mornington
4m Smart Missile – Fraschetti by Testa Rossa
$120,000 – 2016 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Group 1 Bloodstock V: Oakford Thoroughbreds
O: C Carey T: P Carey
PARLIAMENT
Iron Jack Maiden Plate (1400m) Gundagai
4g Crowded House – Falvette by Val Royal
$16,000 – Lot 538 2016 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
P: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock V: Redbank North
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Private purchase
O-T: A Dale
April 8
UNION DUES (NZ)
Weddings @ The Bjc MB66 (1600m) Ballina
4m Fastnet Rock – Most Striking by Giant’s Causeway
$500,000 – 2016 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
P: Astute Bloodstock V: Haunui Farm
O: Allam Racing T: A Edmonds
April 9
LADY VEGA
Hygain Winner’s Choice BM65 (1200m) Ballarat
3f Lope De Vega – Sonette by Hussonet
$75,000 – 2017 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Kitchwin Hills
O: Domain Thoroughbreds T: M Cumani
April 10
FORGOTTEN STAR
PSC Insurance Hcp (1200m) Ascot
3f Star Witness – Miss Begotten by Redoute’s Choice
$15,000 – 2017 Perth Magic Millions
P: John Chalmers Bloodstock V: Oakland Park
O: L Baker T: A Mathews
EARLY EXPLORER (NZ)
Western Racepix (1400m) Ascot
3g Iffraaj – Flinders by Royal Academy
$30,000 – 2017 NZB Select Yearling Sale
P: John Chalmers Bloodstock V: Monovale Farm
O: L Erceg T: A Mathews
REEF BUG
Go Racing Maiden (1200m) Ipswich
2f Hinchinbrook – Junebug by Shovhog
$90,000 – 2018 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Yarraman Park
O: Racing For Fun T: A Edmonds
April 11
FENCOURT (NZ)
Porters Plainland Hotel BM62 (2000m) Gatton
5g Cape Blanco – Klarissa by Anabaa
$110,000 – 2015 NZB Select Yearling Sale
P: DGR Thoroughbred Services V: Trelawney Stud
O: Ruby Global Racing T: E Ensby
MISS MATRIARCH
racing.com Maiden Plate (1400m) Pakenham
3f Street Boss – Grand Manners by Grand Lodge
$62,000 – 2016 Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale
P: Randwick Bloodstock Agency V: Larneuk Stud
$160,000 – 2017 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Peter Ford Thoroughbreds V: Riversdale
O-T: R Griffiths
AKKADIAN
Grove Hire BM84 (1200m) Pakenham
3c Nicconi – Garden Of Eden by Blackfriars
Lot 44 2017 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale$110,000
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Aquis Farm
O: C Roylance T: M Cumani
LADY OF CREBILLY
O’Brien Real Estate BM64 (1200m) Pakenham
4m Choisir – Antrim’s Legend by Giant’s Causeway
$7,500 – 2016 Adelaide Magic Millions
P: Mark Pilkington Management V: Goldin Farms
O: Seymour Bloodstock T: P Stokes
April 12
WEALTHY WOLF
Peter & Lavella Darose-AFC Maiden (2060m) Cranbourne
3g Foxwedge – Ends Meet by Anabaa
$45,000 – 2017 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Three Bridges Thoroughbreds
O: Dream Thoroughbreds T: C Maher / D Eustace
NOTABLE CHOICE
BetEasy BM58 (1590m) Wangaratta
5g Choisir – El Shahar by Encosta De Lago
$40,000 – 2015 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Peter Ford Thoroughbreds V: Blue Gum Farm
O: L Palmer T: R Griffiths
April 13
SPECIAL REWARD
TABTouch-Better Your Bet BM76 (1200m) Ascot
3g Demerit – Special Kiseki by Special Bond
$145,000 – 2017 Perth Magic Millions
P: John Chalmers Bloodstock V: Taunton Vale
O: P Caporn T: S Miller
CALL IT A DAY
No Fuss Events BM78 (1440m) Caulfield
6g Domesday – Touch Too Much by Dehere
$46,000 – 2014 Adelaide Magic Millions
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Mill Park
O: D Hunter T: W Hunter
MAHAMEDEIS
Manhari Metals Hcp (1600m) Caulfield
4g Magnus – Elusive Magic by Elusive Quality
$24,000 – 2016 Inglis VOBIS Gold Yearling Sale
P: JJ Gordon Bloodstock V: Supreme Thoroughbreds
O: J Cole T: N Ryan
FROM WITHIN
TAB Hcp (1000m) Eagle Farm
4m Not A Single Doubt – Zimaretto by Anabaa
$360,000 – 2016 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Yarraman Park
O: Emmanuel Bloodstock T: A EdmondsJ
DEVIL’S TEMPTATION
Jim Beam Black Carnival Ball (1000m) Eagle Farm
2g Falvelon – Bradbury Chocolate by Bradbury’s Luck
$145,000 – 2018 Magic Millions Gold Coast March Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Kenmore Lodge
O: Solid Earth Pty Ltd T: T Sears
LI’L KONTRA
LR Dequetteville Stakes (1050m) Morphettville
2f Krupt – Li’l Cashy by Keltrice
$110,000 – 2018 MM Adelaide Yearling Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Rosden Park
O: R Coleman T: R Balfour
April 14
MAUI PRINCESS
Regional Aust Bank BM66 (1100m) Armidale
4m Sepoy – Tropicana Girl by Redoute’s Choice
$67,500 – 2016 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Corumbene Stud
O: W Peterson T: A Davies
COCO DIABLO
XXXX Gold BM58 (1000m) Pakenham
3f Exceed And Excel – Devil’s Song by Stravinsky
$200,000 – 2017 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
P: Mark Pilkington Management V: Pencarrow Stud
O: Seymour Bloodstock T: D & B Hayes, T Dabernig
April 15
WOTSIZNAME
Kev’s Cleaning Services Hcp (1215m) Grafton
3g Harbour Watch – Laiba by Danehill Dancer
$9,000 – 2016 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Emirates Park,
O: Shaky Bloodstock T: J Shelton
HEAVENLY BRIDGES
Seymour Toyota BM58 (1000m) Seymour
3f Unencumbered – Lita by Casino Prince
$12,000 – 2017 Tasmanian Magic Millions
P: Randwick Bloodstock Agency V: Alva Stud
O: Byerley Racing T: H Dwyer
April 16
RARE SELECTION
Eric N Beth BM58 (1300m) Kalgoorlie
7g Choisir – Rare Performance by Military Plume
$35,000 – 2013 Perth Magic Millions
P: Commercial Bloodstock Services V: Alwyn Park Stud
O: J Pryce T: P Fernie
BELFAST BELLA (Fr)
Stand Alone Sat 27/4 (1900m) Hawkesbury
5m Manduro – Beringold by Bering
€35,000 – 2017 Arqana December Breeding Sale
P: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock V: Haras de la Louvière
O: Gold Class Racing T: M DaleJ
April 17
PART TIME LOVER
No Fuss Event Hire Maiden (1500m) Geelong
3f Zoustar – Palomita by High Chaparral
$130,000 – 2017 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Group 1 Bloodstock V: Woodside Park Stud
O: T: M Ellerton & S Zahra
PETRELLE
Bet365 Official Price BM70 (1100m) Geelong
4m Fastnet Rock – Mani Bhavan by Storm Boot
$450,000 – 2016 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Kia-Ora Stud
O: Miller Thoroughbreds T: A Alexander
CHURNING
Ipswich Cup Tix On Sale (1200m) Ipswich
3f Lonhro – Emmalene by Jet Spur
$280,000 – 2017 Gold Coast Magic Millions
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Newgate Farm
O: Emmanuel Bloodstock T: A Edmonds
DIPLOMATIC MEASURE
Clem & Ada Graetz Maiden (1400m) Murray Bridge
3g Eurozone – Real Special by Thunder Gulch
$52,500 – 2016 MM National Weanling Sale
P: Randwick Bloodstock Agency V: Ferndale Farm
O: Kildalton Park T: T McEvoy
April 18
BAM’S ON FIRE
Sam Miranda Wines Maiden Plate (1106m) Benalla
3f Universal Ruler – Im Your Fire by Holy Roman Emperor
P: Mark Pilkington Management V: Private purchase
O: Seymour Bloodstock T: C Maher & D Eustace
MISS FRANCE (NZ)
Bet365 Price Guarantee BM58 (2046m) – Benalla
3f Savabeel – Lagonissi by Encosta De Lago
$320,000 – 2017 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
P: Astute Bloodstock V: Trelawney Stud
O: N De Chambure T: A Noblet
April 20
ROCKIN’ RUGA
Gallipoli Cup BM64 (1200m) Kembla
4g Fastnet Rock – Sevruga by Encosta De Lago
$125,000 – 2016 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
P: Dean Watt Bloodstock V: Amarina Farm
O: Dynamic Syndications T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
GYPSY MISS
Priors Bus Service Hcp (1425m) Moruya
5m Denman – Lasoron by Oarsman
$50,000 – 2015 MM Gold Coast March Yearling Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Banchory Thoroughbreds
O: Gold Class Racing T: L Pepper
April 21
WAR JEUNE
Albany Stock Feeds BM58 (1500m) Albany
6g War Chant – Our Bella Jeune by Jeune
$20,000 – 2014 Perth Magic Millions
P: Commercial Bloodstock Services V: Geisel Park
O-T: S Wolfe
April 22
FIDELIA
Spicer Thoroughbreds BM64 (1300m) Sandown
3f Not a Single Doubt – Fidele by Encosta De Lago
$170,000 – Adelaide Magic Millions
P: Peter Ford Thoroughbreds V: Attunga Stud
O: S Griffiths T: R Griffiths
April 23
MR DEADLINE
Craig’s Royal Hotel Maiden Plate (1200m) Ballarat
2c More Than Ready – Extension Of Time by Dash For Cash
$220,000 – 2018 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Vinery Stud
O: Blue Sky Elite Colts Club T: T McEvoy
GINGER JONES
Hygain Winner’s Choice BM64 (1100m) Ballarat
3g Gingerbread Man – Fiorentina by Dubai Destination
P: Mark Pilkington Management V: Private purchase
O: Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds T: A Noblet
April 24
LADY OF CREBILLY
Shanks Electrical BM70 (1200m) Pakenham
4m Choisir – Antrim’s Legend by Giant’s Causeway
$7,500 – 2016 Adelaide Magic Millions
P: Mark Pilkington Management V: Goldin Farms
O: Seymour Bloodstock T: P Stokes
April 25
FORGOTTEN STAR
Amelia Park Lamb (1400m) Ascot
3f Star Witness – Miss Begotten by Redoute’s Choice
$15,000 – 2017 Perth Magic Millions
P: John Chalmers Bloodstock V: Oakland Park
O: L Baker T: A Mathews
ROMANTIC WHISPER
Light Horse Brigade Maiden Hcp (1400m) Randwick
3f Medaglia D’Oro – Love To Tell by Stage Colony
$120,000 – 2017 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Yarraman Park
O: K Waterhouse T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
FENCOURT (NZ)
TAB Rewards BM60 (2450m) Beaudesert
5g Cape Blanco – Klarissa by Anabaa
$110,000 – 2015 NZB Select Yearling Sale
P: DGR Thoroughbred Services V: Trelawney Stud
O: Ruby Global Racing T: E Ensby
BRINKMANSHIP
Beaudesert Times Cup 22/6 (1100m) Beaudesert
3g Spirit Of Boom – Tiyatro by Encosta De Lago
$150,000 – 2017 Magic Millions Gold Coast
P: Randwick Bloodstock V: Eureka Stud
O: C Cook T: H Page
INDRABEEL (NZ)
Anzac Appeal BM60 (1506m) Gawler
4m Savabeel – Lightning Spur by Flying Spur
$140,000 – 2016 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
P: Sheamus Mills Bloodstock V: Waikato Stud
O: G Corrigan T: T McEvoy
MOSS ‘N’ BOLT (NZ)
Cool Group BM58 (2050m) Moe
5g Castledale – Hot ‘n’ Moss by Strategic Image
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Private purchase
O: L Russo T: P Gelagotis
April 26
PEMBROKE ISLE
Debortoli Wines Maiden Plate (2580m) Cranbourne
4m All American – Trina by Elvstroem
$26,000 – 2016 MM National Yearling Sale
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Berkeley Park
O: L Russo T: P Gelagotis
LILY OF CHINA
De Bortoli Wines Maiden Plate (1506m) Port Macquarie
3f Harbour Watch – Apple Candy by Rock Of Gibraltar
$1,500 – 2016 Inglis Australian Weanling Sale
P: Pinhook Bloodstock V: Emirates Park
O: Shaky Bloodstock T: K Buchanan
DOSSIER
Thinkwater – Wandal Maiden Hcp (1400m) Rockhampton
4g Sebring – Diana’s Secret by Anabaa
$500,000 – 2016 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Widden Stud
O: A Taylor T: J Wehlow
DELOS (NZ)
Bookit Bookkeeping BM58 (2000m) Werribee
4g Makfi – Asterie by Sadler’s Wells
$200,000 – 2016 NZB Premier Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Cambridge Stud
O: J Mackenzie T: P Chow
INVINCIBLE PRIDE
Come & Visit Spendthrift Maiden (1100m) Werribee
3f I Am Invincible – Family Crest by Fastnet Rock
$360,000 – 2017 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
P: Boomer Bloodstock V: Tyreel Stud
O: Murray Thoroughbreds T: R Griffiths
April 27
SPECIAL REWARD
Vale Desmond Foynes BM76 (1200m) Ascot
3g Demerit – Special Kiseki by Special Bond
$145,000 – 2017 Perth Magic Millions
P: John Chalmers Bloodstock V: Taunton Vale
O: P Caporn T: S Miller
ROCKET EMPIRE
HR4Business Maiden Plate (1112m) Geelong
3g Reward For Effort – Dosh Dash by Dash For Cash
$65,000 – 2017 Inglis VOBIS Gold Yearling Sale
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Ballarto Lodge
O: Regal Bloodstock T: M Cumani
April 29
TATA DA GOOSE
Vale Vern Hamilton Maiden Plate (2200m) Sale
5m Choisir – Justine Coup by Entrepreneur
$40,000 – 2015 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale
P: Bluegrass Bloodstock V: Fulmen Park
O: D Hunter T: W Hunter
ANGEL LASS
Loch Sport Hardware/Garden Hcp (1100m) Sale
3f Hinchinbrook – Angel Of Avalon by Tale Of The Cat
$125,000 – 2017 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
P: Griffiths Racing V: Southern Cross Breeders
O: Laurel Oak Thoroughbreds T: R Griffiths
April 30
DARABAD (Fr)
George Taylor Memorial (3200m) Warrnambool
6g Dansili – Daryakana by Selkirk
€320,000 – 2016 Arqana Arc Sale
P: Astute Bloodstock V: Aga Khan Studs
O: R Montague T: R Laing
HONG KONG
April 24
LE TERROIR
Incheon Hcp (1200m) Happy Valley
3g Star Witness – Chichi Romero by O’Reilly
$37,500 – 2017 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
P: Blue Sky Bloodstock V: Widden Stud
O: Josiah Ma Pok Man T: L Ho
April 28
BEAT THE CLOCK
G1 The Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) Sha Tin
5g Hinchinbrook – Flion Fenena by Lion Hunter
$200,000 – 2015 NZB Karaka 2YO Sale.
P: Mitchell Bloodstock V: Prima Park
O: M Chung T: J Size