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Debut Winner for Eureka's New Recruit Jonker

Breednet - Wednesday Aug 12

Group One winning sprinter Jonker has made the move to Queensland’s legendary Eureka Stud for the 2026 season and he produced a timely debut metropolitan winner at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.

Jonker

The Toby Edmonds trained Novelty started favourite in the 1000m maiden and after settling midfield off a strong pace came with a determined finish down the outside under Ryan Maloney to get there on the line.

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Novelty was sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Weanling Sale in 2024 to Holly Penfold for $20,000 from the Infinity Thoroughbreds draft then went through the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale for $2,000, selling to E & M Racing.

He’s the fifth foal of winning New Approach mare Novel Idea and goes back to a family which includes Group One winners River Dove and Captivant, along with successful sire Headwater.

Jonker, a son of Eureka Stud’s Champion sire Spirit Of Boom, was a tough sprinter that raced at Group level throughout his career, culminating with a win in the Group I Manikato Stakes at six.

He will have his second season runners this season and stands at Eureka at a fee of $7,700.

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