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Bodyguard (AUS)

2021 I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) x Tumooh (Fastnet Rock)
Stands at Armidale Stud
2026 Fee: $8,800
Armidale Stud

Armidale Stud

Stands at Armidale Stud 2026 Fee: $8,800

Armidale consists of 1,000 acres of prime country in the central north of Tasmania. Owned and farmed by the Whishaw family since 1919, Armidale boasts almost 11 kilometres of river frontage and is nestled between the junction of the Liffey and Meander Rivers near Launceston. A 3rd generation operated farm, Armidale Stud has a long and proud history of standing Tasmania’s Leading Sires and on numerous occasions, resident mares have also been awarded the Broodmare of the Year title. Armidale currently stands the highly successful stallions Alpine Eagle and Needs Further.

1302 Meander Valley Highway , Carrick, TAS, 7291
david@armidalestud.com.au
armidalestud.com.au
0407 868 269
David Whishaw - Managing Director
david@armidalestud.com.au
‭0407 868 269‬
Rhiannon Whishaw - Racing & Bloodstock Manager
rhiannon@armidalestud.com.au
0438 302 056

Latest News

Dundeel Filly Dominates With Listed TAB One Pool Trophy Romp

Impressing with a debut win in a Kilmore maiden, Dundeel (NZ) filly Billycart maintained her unbeaten run, charging clear over the 1800m to score a facile victory in the $200,000 Listed VRC TAB One Pool Trophy on Cup Day, giving trainer Taige Weir her first Flemington winner.

$2.8mSnitzel Colt Beats $2.7m Snitzel Colt to Win G1 Coolmore

Naysayers looking to highlight the lack of success of expensive yearlings have been silenced in emphatic fashion at Flemington on Saturday when the two highest priced Snitzel colts sold in 2025 fought out the finish of the $2million Group I VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m).

Shadhavar Wins G3 HKJC Stakes by Daylight

Pride of Dubai is known for his brilliant mares that get better with age and Shadhavar is rapidly filling that space after blasting her rivals to score a commanding victory in the $240,000 Group III VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Cup Day.

Late Foal Chasing Melbourne Cup Dream

A Melbourne Cup victory with a daughter of his former Group One star Shocking would be a dream come true for Australian owner-breeder Laurence Eales, who is hoping Shockletz can follow in her sire's footsteps at Flemington on Tuesday.

Go Racing Primed for Big Week

It is a special week for New Zealand-based syndicator Go Racing, who will contest Group One races on both sides of the Tasman, including the Melbourne Cup (3200m) on Tuesday with Soul Of Spain, and they will also welcome world-renowned trainer Joseph O’Brien to New Zealand for an owners’ function on Thursday.

Home Affairs Filly Wins G3 Maribyrnong Plate

The $240,000 Group III VRC Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) got the ball rolling at Flemington for Cup Day with a brilliant debut victory for Home Affairs filly Amelia’s Affair.

Pedigree

I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004
Tumooh (AUS) 2016
Invincible Spirit (IRE) 1997
Cannarelle (AUS) 1998
Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Mossfun (AUS) 2011
Green Desert (USA) 1987
Rafha (GB) 1987
Canny Lad (AUS) 1994
Countess Pedrille (AUS) 1994
Danehill (USA) 1995
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Mossman (AUS) 1995
Eye For Fun (AUS) 2007
Canny Lad: 3s x5d
Danzig: 4s x4d
Northern Dancer: 5s x5d
Pas De Nom: 5s x5d

Grandsons of Invincible Spirit at Stud in Australasia