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Son of Pierro is standing his first season at stud for $44,000

Phoenix Thoroughbreds have bought a significant stake in All Aged Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) winner Pierata (Pierro) who will stand his first season at Aquis Farm for $44,000 (inc GST) this year. 

The operation are already involved in fellow Aquis Farm sire Invader (Snitzel) and are also in the ownership of young Vinery Stud-based Exceedance (Exceed And Excel). 

“We are thrilled to have bought into such an exciting young stallion,” said Phoenix Thoroughbreds CEO Amer Abdulaziz.

“When the opportunity arose, we jumped at the chance to be involved. You only have to glance at his race record to see what a talent he was on the track and as a son of Pierro, we are confident he can follow in his father’s hoofprints as a leading stallion. We will be supporting him with plenty of our mares as well as in the sales ring.

“It’s extra special we get to face this exciting future with Aquis who have been fantastic partners. We have had plenty of success together and we are confident that will continue long into the future.”

Aquis Farm and Phoenix Thoroughbreds have been involved in racing a number of horses together over the last few years and on Friday it was announced that Kia Ora Stud had purchased Prague (Redoute’s Choice) from the two operations. Aquis Farms secured Pierata last October and said at the time that they would support the son of Pierro by sending some of their best mares to him this season. 

“As MD of Aquis Farm it is indeed a privilege to welcome Phoenix as our partners in Pierata. Phoenix have invested heavily in the Australian breeding industry and with their quality breeding stock we are confident Pierata will benefit greatly for our partnership,” Aquis Farm’s Managing Director Shane McGrath added.