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El Roca (AUS)

2010 Fastnet Rock (Danehill) x Rubimill (Rubiton)

A son of the wonderful influence Fastnet Rock, El Roca has two Group 1 winners to his name so far, with a further 4 of his progeny being placed at the elite level. El Roca has been extremely versatile producing tough, sound racehorses capable of competing at the highest level over a variety of distances, while his progeny have sold to $400,000 in the marketplace.

Stands at Westbury Stud
2026 Fee: $10,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
info@westburystud.com
westburystud.com
+64 9 292 7070
Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252
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Westbury Stud

Westbury Stud

Stands at Westbury Stud 2026 Fee: $10,000

Westbury Stud is a New Zealand thoroughbred breeding operation who have produced Champions such as Bonneval, Sofia Rosa, Good Luck Friend, Ruud Awakening, Grout, Buzz Lightyear, Il Quello Veloce and Ruby Clipper, along with a host of stakes winners and performers including more recently Miami Bound, Julius, Little Giant, The Inferno, Lord Arthur, Ranting, De La Terre, Hypnos, Mascarpone, Romancer, Music Magnate, and Night’s Watch.
Westbury Karaka \ 700 Linwood Road, Karaka, Auckland 2580, NZ

Westbury Waikato \ 65 Hopkins Road , Matamata, NZ, 3472
info@westburystud.com
westburystud.com
+64 9 292 7070
Russell Warwick - General Manager
+64 21 367 252

Hypothetical Mating

Latest News

Perfumist Wins G3 Tibbie – Full Brother for NZ Ready to Run

The $250,000 Group III Tibbie Stakes (1400m) at Newcastle on Friday delivered another big race win for popular trainer Bjorn Baker and leading rider Rachel King with talented El Roca mare Perfumist scoring a dominant victory.

Quality El Roca Mare Looking to Bounce Back

Group One performer Lollapalooza will be looking to get her campaign back on track when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the Trackside.co.nz 1600.

El Roca Gelding Delights Trainer

There was a positive sense of déjà vu for Ohoka trainer Samantha Wynne at Riccarton on Saturday, when her last-start winners Honor The Name and Shawshank went back-to-back.

Shawshank Keeps the Winners Coming for El Roca

Shawshank’s winning streak may have come to an end at Riccarton last Saturday, but he redeemed himself when bouncing back to score a gritty victory at the Christchurch track seven days later in the Vernon Vazey & Truck Parts Open (1400m).

El Roca Star Primed for More Stakes Success

High-quality performer Lollapalooza has proved herself at the highest level and connections are hopeful she will get opportunities in the spring to advance her record.

Promising El Roca 3YOReady for Return

Swiss Prince will make an earlier than anticipated return to action at Te Rapa where the Group winner resumes in age group company.

Stud Media

More Media
Smell of success … stakes winner #15 for El Roca as Perfumist crushes rivals in Group 3 Tibbie Stakes

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, Nov 5
Gosford Race 5 - 1600m Benchmark 64:
Pentagon (ex: Hieroglyphics) Tnr: Marc and Mitchell Conners Rdr: Shannen Llewellyn
Taupo Race 2 - 1200m Maiden:
Mega Roc (ex: Megara) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr:
Taupo Race 3 - 1200m Maiden:
Mega Roc (ex: Megara) Tnr: L and A O'sullivan and Scott Rdr: Masahiro Hashizume
Taupo Race 4 - 2000m Maiden:
Rocky Balboa (ex: Alezan) Tnr: G and D and C Rogerson and Isdale Rdr: Matthew Cartwright
Taupo Race 4 - 2000m Maiden:
Kinross (ex: Loch Leven) Tnr: S and E Clotworthy Rdr: Sam McNab
Saturday, Nov 7
Riccarton Park Race 8 - 2590m Open:
Canheroc (ex: Goldie Cantride) Tnr: M and M Pitman Rdr: Donovan Cooper
Riccarton Park Race 11 - 1400m Benchmark 75:
Surround Sound (ex: Mirror Mirror) Tnr: John Wheeler Rdr: Lisa Allpress
Selangor Race 4 - 1200m OP M.sc-A:
Romantic Banker's (ex: Limentis) Tnr: BT LIM Rdr: G FARHAN* c3
Te Rapa Race 2 - 2200m Benchmark 65:
Rock On Ozzy (ex: My Fiancee) Tnr: Ceton Pool Rdr: Corentin Berge
Te Rapa Race 2 - 2200m Benchmark 65:
Happy Venture (ex: Margravine) Tnr: Jim Pender Rdr: K R Hercock
Te Rapa Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 75:
Rocking (ex: Sweepstaking) Tnr: Donna Logan Rdr: Samantha Collett
Sunday, Nov 8
Sunshine Coast Race 5 - 1400m Benchmark 58:
Cuesta (ex: Maenoha) Tnr: Renita Beaton Rdr: Maddie Mankelow
Tauherenikau Race 8 - 1600m Restricted 60:
La Parisienne (ex: Test My Resolve) Tnr: Sean Cameron Rdr: K R Hercock
Warren Race 2 - 1200m Maiden:
Majestic Roca (ex: Victoria) Tnr: Merv Rumble Rdr: Izzy Neale
Monday, Nov 9
Hamilton Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
Bogey Free (ex: Buttermilk)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Wednesday, Nov 11
Balaklava Race 6 - 1050m Maiden 0
Aliandra (ex: Myrcella)
Tnr: A and N Bain and Taylor
Ballarat Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
Bogey Free (ex: Buttermilk)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Ballarat Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 62 0
Kiss My Rock (ex: Love And Kisses)
Tnr: Patrick Kearney
Saturday, Nov 21
Ascot Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr1
Perfumist (ex: Tapputi)
Tnr: Bjorn Baker

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
3
$51,666.67
$50,000
$60,000
2025
3
$30,833.33
$35,000
$35,000

Top Sales

2016 ex Paloma(NZ)
$210,000
2017 ex Mandeville(AUS)
$180,000
2020 ex Donna Marie(NZ)
$130,000
2018 ex Eclaircissement(AUS)
$80,000
2016 ex Final View(NZ)
$80,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
2
$70,000
$70,000
$115,000
2025
11
$35,136.36
$35,000
$90,000

Top Sales

2023 ex Southern Romance(AUS)
$280,000
2019 ex Anthology(AUS)
$200,000
2022 ex La Landonne(NZ)
$190,000
2022 ex Stolen Dance(AUS)
$160,000
2022 ex Anthology(AUS)
$160,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

All sale data

Pedigree

Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001
Rubimill (AUS) 2004
Danehill (USA) 1986
Piccadilly Circus (AUS) 1995
Rubiton (AUS) 1983
Mill Rani (AUS) 1981
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
Royal Academy (USA) 1989
Gatana (AUS) 1989
Century (AUS) 1977
Ruby (AUS) 1977
Millionaire (IRE) 1974
Sana Rani (NZ) 1969
Natalma: 5s x5s
Northern Dancer: 4s x5s

Results

Runners Today

Gosford
R5 Pentagon 5g ex: Hieroglyphics 3rd
Taupo
R3 Mega Roc 3f ex: Megara 2nd
R4 Rocky Balboa 6g ex: Alezan 10th
R4 Kinross 4g ex: Loch Leven 4th
More entries

Yesterday's Results

2nd Hawera: Poise 4m ex Test My Resolve
More results

Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
30.1% - (181)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
31.1% - (187)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
19.5% - (117)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
11% - (66)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
7.8% - (47)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.5% - (3)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Swiss Ace 7 wnrs (2 sw) Perfumist
Redwood 5 wnrs (2 sw) Atmospheric
Colombia 2 wnrs (2 sw) Travelling Light
Danehill Dancer 5 wnrs (1 sw) Lucky Patch
Pentire 3 wnrs (1 sw) Ima Roca Bee
Sir Percy 3 wnrs (1 sw) White Noise
Black Minnaloushe 2 wnrs (1 sw) Mali Ston
Duelled 2 wnrs (1 sw) Renegade Rebel
Showcasing 2 wnrs (1 sw) Lollapalooza
El Hermano 1 wnrs (1 sw) Romancing The Moon

Race Record

At 3
1st - Eskimo Prince Stakes (1200) LR
1st - Westbury Stud Challenge Stakes (1200) LR
1st - Fully Fledged At Fairdale Mdn (1000)
2nd - Royal Randwick Guineas (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Liverpool City Cup (1300) Gr.3
2nd - Beck Caulfield Gneas Prelude (1400) Gr.3
3rd - George Ryder Stakes (1500) Gr.1

Fee History

2025 $10,000 2024 $15,000 2023 $15,000 2022 $12,500 2021 $8,000 2020 $8,000 2018 $7,500 2017 $7,500 2016 $7,500