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Churchill (IRE)

2014 Galileo (Sadler's Wells) x Meow (Storm Cat)

European Champion 2YO by Galileo and a Gr.1 sire.

His first Australian crop includes Toorak H.-Gr.1 winner ATTRITION.

Also sire of the Gr.1-winning European Champions VADENI and BLUE ROSE CEN.

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Latest News

Magic Millions 2027 – The Sire Break Up

The Magic Millions Yearling Sale (Book 1 &2) in January features 1280 entries (up slightly on 1221 last year) and the break up of stallions is always interesting as it reflects the thinking of the sales company back at the start of spring when inspections were undertaken and entries being judged and finalized.

NZB Filly of the Year Frontrunner Faces Group One Test

Asturia (NZ) (Almanzor) has wasted little time in stamping herself as an early standout in the 2026-27 NZB Filly of the Year Series, and Saturday’s $600,000 Group One Barneswood Farm 54th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton gives her the chance to confirm that superiority.

Kiwi Bred Speedy Dragon Wins G3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse

With the 2026 NZB Ready to Run Sale just over a week away, a graduate delivered some well-timed publicity for the world’s leading sale of two-year-olds with his victory in Sunday’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1800m) at Sha Tin.

2027 MM Gold Coast Yearling Sale Spectacular Catalogue - NOW ONLINE

The next generation of racetrack superstars will kick away 2027 in style with a spectacular catalogue today unveiled for January's Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale

Haras d'Etreham Set Fee for Hotazhell

Triple Group I winner Hotazhell will begin his stallion career at Haras d'Etreham in France at a fee of €15,000 next year before then shuttling to Widden Stud in Australia.

Ever So Close for $2.2m Zoustar Mare

The four day Flemington Cup Carnival has been a showcase for expensive seven figure yearling purchases with G1 victories for The Next Episode ($2.8m) and Autumn Glow ($1.8m), plus a G3 victory for Lady Catalina ($1.8m) and on Saturday we very nearly saw $2.2m Zoustar mare Plaintiff add her name to the list.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Wednesday, Nov 11
Balaklava Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 56:
Sassy Sophie (ex: Just Sybil) Tnr: Andrew Gluyas Rdr: Jason Holder
Eagle Farm Race 2 - 1200m Maiden:
Jaszio (ex: Calchris) Tnr: David Vandyke Rdr:
Happy Valley Race 4 - 1650m Class 4:
Vecu (ex: Jazz Cat) Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: Andrea Atzeni
Scone Race 4 - 900m Maiden:
Hot Chestnut (ex: Nicconi Lass) Tnr: Tom Ollerton Rdr: Christian Reith
Warwick Farm Race 2 - 1200m Maiden:
Legsliketwiggy (ex: Sarasota) Tnr: Robert Quinn Rdr: Reece Jones
Warwick Farm Race 4 - 2110m Benchmark 72:
Blenheim Girl (ex: Kristy Lee) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry
Warwick Farm Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 64:
Cha Cha Cha (ex: Ooh La La) Tnr: Craig Carmody Rdr: Winona Costin
Thursday, Nov 12
Cairns Race 8 - 1250m Restricted 55:
General Gordon (ex: Sarasota) Tnr: Gavin Kinlyside Rdr: Isabella Teh
Friday, Nov 13
Bordertown Race 7 - 1550m Maiden 0
Cocoa Charm (ex: Kenyan Gold)
Tnr: Belinda O'Loughlin
Under Control (ex: Wheal Leisure)
Tnr: Henry Dwyer
Geelong Race 2 - 1235m Maiden 0
Mistressof Mayfair (ex: Tanzanita)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Geelong Race 5 - 1135m Benchmark 62 0
Kings Commission (ex: Oscietra)
Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes
Geelong Race 8 - 1235m Class 1 0
Kings Commission (ex: Oscietra)
Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes
Gundagai Race 1 - 1400m Open 0
Acheson (ex: Virginia Breeze)
Tnr: K and L Dryden and Snowden
Gundagai Race 5 - 1100m Class 1 0
Spiritual Mystery (ex: Mystical Rose)
Tnr: Darryl Rolfe
Gundagai Race 8 - 1180m Maiden 0
News Scoop (ex: Shoop)
Tnr: Craig Widdison
Pakenham Race 1 - 1200m Maiden 0
Mistressof Mayfair (ex: Tanzanita)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Pakenham Race 7 - 2500m Benchmark 66 0
Pee Bee Noir (ex: Readyforcatherine)
Tnr: Joanne Mugavin
Rockhampton Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 70 0
Determination (ex: Forget The Weather)
Tnr: Ricky Vale
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 65 0
Ionaceltic (ex: Araucaria)
Tnr: Kristie Clark-Peoples
Blitzgal (ex: Tropezina)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Saturday, Nov 14
Doomben Race 4 - 2200m Benchmark 78 0
Cigar Man (ex: Tobacco Bay)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Doomben Race 9 - 1600m Open 0
Puharich (ex: Sweet Lavender)
Tnr: Richard Laming
Dunkeld Race 1 - 1000m Maiden 0
Mistressof Mayfair (ex: Tanzanita)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Dunkeld Race 3 - 1200m Maiden 0
Mistressof Mayfair (ex: Tanzanita)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Dunkeld Race 8 - 1800m Open 0
Pee Bee Noir (ex: Readyforcatherine)
Tnr: Joanne Mugavin
Gold Coast Poly Race 1 - 1540m Benchmark 72 0
Blitzgal (ex: Tropezina)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Gold Coast Poly Race 4 - 1540m Benchmark 58 0
Blitzgal (ex: Tropezina)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Gundagai Race 4 - 1180m Class 1 0
Spiritual Mystery (ex: Mystical Rose)
Tnr: Darryl Rolfe
Illawarra Grange Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Chief Orator (ex: Siren)
Tnr: Craig Carmody
Newcastle Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 78 0
Cuban Cigar (ex: Dystopia)
Tnr: Tracey Bartley
Newcastle Race 9 - 1600m Benchmark 72 0
Cuban Cigar (ex: Dystopia)
Tnr: Tracey Bartley
Orange Race 3 - 1300m Benchmark 50 0
Commando Jack (ex: Flying Strike)
Tnr: David J Smith
Sunday, Nov 15
Donald Race 3 - 2200m Maiden 0
Cocoa Charm (ex: Kenyan Gold)
Tnr: Belinda O'Loughlin
Moe Race 2 - 1100m Maiden 0
Mistressof Mayfair (ex: Tanzanita)
Tnr: Matt Laurie
Moe Race 8 - 2050m Restricted 66 0
Churchill Lane (ex: Masikota)
Tnr: Jason Warren
Wellington Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 58 0
Commando Jack (ex: Flying Strike)
Tnr: David J Smith
Wyong Race 2 - 1600m Benchmark 64 0
Cha Cha Cha (ex: Ooh La La)
Tnr: Craig Carmody
Wyong Race 5 - 1350m Class 1 0
Alarthill (ex: Alart)
Tnr: Jan Bowen
Saturday, Nov 21
Ascot Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr1
Robusto (ex: She's Clean)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker
Saturday, Dec 12
Robusto (ex: She's Clean)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
8
$41,637.50
$20,000
$160,000
2025
22
$36,479.55
$22,500
$200,000

Pedigree

Galileo (IRE) 1998
Meow (IRE) 2008
Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981
Urban Sea (USA) 1989
Storm Cat (USA) 1983
Airwave (GB) 2000
Northern Dancer (CAN) 1975
Fairy Bridge (USA) 1975
Miswaki (USA) 1978
Allegretta (GB) 1978
Storm Bird (CAN) 1976
Terlingua (USA) 1976
Air Express (IRE) 1994
Kangra Valley (GB) 1991
Natalma: 4s x5d
Nearctic: 4s x5d
Northern Dancer: 3s x4d

Race Record

At 2
1st - Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (7f) Gr.1
1st - Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (7f) Gr.1
1st - Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (7f) Gr.2
1st - Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes (7f) Gr.3
1st - Chesham Stakes (7f) LR
3rd - Elusive Pimpernel European Breeders Fund C&G Maiden (6f)
At 3
1st - Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (8f) Gr.1
1st - Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (8f) Gr.1
2nd - Juddmonte International Stakes (10.5f) Gr.1
3rd - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (8f) Gr.1
4th - St James's Palace Stakes (8f) Gr.1

Relatives

Sons of Galileo at Stud in Australasia