Blue Gum Farm is proud to announce the addition of two outstanding stallion prospects for the 2026 breeding season with Group 1-winning sprinter Libertad and elite Group winning juvenile Coleman.
Among the ownership groups behind both horses are Jason and Melanie Stenning of Trilogy Racing and Blue Gum Farm, who are delighted to welcome the pair to the historic Euroa nursery.
“We are extremely proud to stand the first Group 1 winner to race in our silks. Securing Libertad, despite strong competition, marks a significant win for the farm as we continue to strengthen an already respected and successful stallion roster,” said Blue Gum Farm’s Jason Stenning.
An undefeated Group winner at two, Libertad displayed exceptional precocity before developing into one of Australia’s most durable and consistent Group level sprinters. His final win came when defeating the mighty Overpass to win the Group I WATC Winterbottom Stakes in Perth last year following an epic battle.
“He demonstrated class, consistency and longevity throughout his career. He won Group races at two, three, four and five. To my knowledge, the only other stallion in the modern era to achieve that feat is Lonhro,” Stenning said.
Coleman brings explosive speed, precocious talent and outstanding physical presence to the roster.
“Coleman’s two-year-old form speaks for itself, and above all, he is an outstanding physical specimen,” Stenning said.
“Our industry is built on speed, and he was an exceptionally fast horse. He broke the class record when winning the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield and was only narrowly beaten in the second-fastest Golden Slipper this decade.
“It takes a very good horse to consistently produce the times he did.”
Coleman’s juvenile campaign was further validated when he was crowned Timeform’s highest-rated two-year-old, ranking above a talented crop that included Switzerland, Lady Of Camelot, Storm Boy and Broadsiding.
“That is a remarkable achievement and one that should not be understated,” Stenning said.
Both stallions combine elite racetrack performance with pedigrees rich in commercial appeal, and while totally different to each other in shape, size and scope, they are both stunning types in their own right.
Libertad represents the flourishing Snitzel branch of the Redoute’s Choice/Danehill sire line and descends from a proven, high-performing family. Coleman, the first stakes winner for emerging sire Pierata, offers further pedigree depth through influential stallion Canny Lad and a family rich in Group 1 success.
Libertad will stand at $9,900 (inc. GST), while Coleman will stand at $7,700 (inc. GST), presenting breeders with exceptional value and access to two highly credentialled young stallions.
Both horses offer strong commercial appeal while also representing outstanding opportunities for owner-breeders — a sector Blue Gum Farm remains deeply committed to supporting.
“At Blue Gum Farm, we strive to provide breeding solutions for every level of the industry. We deliver blue-chip opportunities for commercial breeders while also supporting grassroots participants in their pursuit of breeding a winner,” Stenning said.
For further information on Libertad and Coleman, or to discuss breeding plans for the upcoming season, contact Blue Gum Farm and discover how they can help you breed your next star of the turf.
