Three Exciting Newcomers for Darley Australia

Tara Madgwick - Sunday Apr 3

Champion 2YO Pinatubo (IRE) (Shamardal) was a late scratching from the Darley roster last year, but he’s back in the mix this year and will be joined by fellow superstars world champion miler Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman) and Group I winning 2YO Victor Ludorum (GB).

The trio will all stand at the Kelvinside base in NSW.

Palace Pier - click for more information.

Palace Pier will stand at $55,000.

Pinatubo, click for more information.


Pinatubo will stand at $55,000.


Victor Ludorum, click for more information.
Victor Ludorum will stand at $24,750.

 

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