Stories of remarkable value are part of thoroughbred racing folklore, but every so often a horse emerges that perfectly captures the opportunity within the digital bloodstock marketplace.
One such example is SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ), a tough and consistent metropolitan-winning mare whose journey from an unraced prospect to a proven stayer highlights the extraordinary potential housed within Bloodstock Auction’s online platform.
Purchased through Bloodstock Auction on September 6, 2022, SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) was offered as an unraced three-year-old filly and secured for just $600. At the time, she presented as a well-related daughter by dual Group 1 winner Mongolian Khan, a stallion renowned for toughness and stamina. While her pedigree hinted at potential, the affordability of the purchase demonstrated one of the most appealing aspects of the online auction environment, the ability to uncover genuine hidden gems that might otherwise be overlooked.
In an industry where yearling sales regularly produce seven-figure price tags, SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) also raises a compelling question for buyers, why invest millions of dollars in yearlings that may never make it to the racetrack, when proven or lightly tried prospects can be sourced at a fraction of the cost? Bloodstock Auction continues to highlight an alternative pathway into racehorse ownership, offering participants access to horses with visible potential, race readiness, and genuine value.
SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) was always bred to stay. She is out of the SHAMARDAL (USA) mare SHAMARDAL LUCK (AUS), a two-time race winner and proven producer. Her family page carries significant black-type strength, including Group 3 winner Zilong, while further back the pedigree traces to elite-level performers such as Australian Cup winner STARSTRUCK (AUS). The depth of her pedigree suggested she possessed the genetic credentials to succeed if given the opportunity.
Opportunity is exactly what she received, and SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) has since developed into a reliable and durable racehorse. Now a six-year-old, she has compiled an impressive race record of six wins and three minor placings from 44 starts, competing successfully across both South Australia and Victoria, amassing $117,300 in prizemoney. Importantly, she has proven herself at the metropolitan level, a significant milestone that adds substantial value to any racing or breeding prospect.
A genuine staying mare, SHARMA PRINCESS has demonstrated her effectiveness across distances between 2000 metres and 2250 metres, while also showcasing versatility by winning on both wet and dry surfaces. Her adaptable racing pattern has allowed her to perform consistently across varying race conditions, and her reliability has been further enhanced by her professional attitude, having been successfully partnered by both apprentice and female riders throughout her career.
Currently assessed as a BM54 performer and trained by Lindsay Cadzow, SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) continues to race honestly and remains an athletic mare with further racing potential. Physically, she has furnished into a strong staying type, now standing approximately 16.2 hands, further emphasising her development since her original listing as a lightly framed, unraced filly.
While SHARMA PRINCESS’s race record alone is admirable, her story resonates most strongly when viewed through the lens of return on investment.
Acquired for just $600, she represents the type of profit margin that is rarely seen within traditional thoroughbred sales channels. SHARMA PRINCESS (NZ) is currently up for auction on Bloodstock Auction with a realistic reserve. Her auction will close on Tuesday the 10th of February 2026. You can view her online here.
