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Grunt (NZ)

2014 O'Reilly (Last Tycoon) x Ruqqaya (Van Nistelrooy)
Stands at Yulong Stud
2026 Fee: $16,500
Yulong Stud

Yulong Stud

Stands at Yulong Stud 2026 Fee: $16,500

With 4 properties throughout Victoria, Yulong Stud’ stallion roster is based near Nagambie, birthplace of legendary galloper Black Caviar. The 450 acre property is a world-class stallion complex with two modern barns capable of housing up to 14 stallions and state-of-the-art facilities.

115 Grenada Road , Mangalore, VIC, 3663
admin@yulonginvest.com.au
www.yulonginvest.com.au
+61 418 427 568
Sam Fairgray - Chief Operating Officer
samfairgray@yulonginvest.com.au
0418 427 568
Claudia McDougall - Nominations, Sales and Marketing
claudia@yulonginvest.com.au
0457 746 666
Harry King - Nominations and Sales
harry@yulonginvest.com.au
0457 496 666

Latest News

TBNSW Stallion of the Month

Alabama Express presents as a new opportunity for NSW breeders, having relocated to Yulong Segenhoe this season after Yulong Stud acquired the famous NSW farm.

Super Seth’s Sulek wins $500,000 Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final

New Zealand-bred Super Seth gelding Sulek scored the third and most lucrative win of his career when he took out the $500,000 Cirka Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final (1600m) on Oaks Day at Flemington on Thursday.

The Big El Vencedor is Back in Winning Form

“Watch out, he’s back.” That’s the warning from trainer Stephen Marsh following former New Zealand Horse of the Year El Vencedor’s return to winning form in the Gr.3 Elsdon Park Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Tuesday.

Gavelhouse Bargain chasing Black Type

Rangiora trainer Bridget Woodsford is hoping for a fairytale result in Saturday’s Listed Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton with her bargain buy Pizarro.

Aspiring Jockeys Help New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Support Apprentices

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is calling for expressions of interest from aspiring jockeys and trainers looking to support a new apprentice in 2027.

Juvenile Trial Watch – Rosehill

There were two heats for juveniles run at Rosehill on Wednesday morning with winners that included the $1.1million half-sister to flying Group winning colt Paradoxium and we also got a first look at the colt that topped Inglis Easter this year.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, Nov 5
Belmont Park Race 5 - 2100m BenchMark 54+:
Declared Innocent (ex: Madam Delponte) Tnr: John Popescu Rdr: Jason Whiting
Flemington Race 8 - 2500m Open Gr1:
Quick Finish (ex: Gentle Strokes) Tnr: T and C McEvoy Rdr: Jye McNeil
Gawler Race 1 - 1706m Maiden:
In Private (ex: Racy Rosie) Tnr: G, N and B Searle and Callanan Rdr: Stacey Metcalfe
Gawler Race 7 - 1506m Benchmark 56:
Camooweal Girl (ex: Eisenach) Tnr: Kristi Evans Rdr: Rochelle Milnes
Gawler Race 7 - 1506m Benchmark 56:
Born To Shine (ex: Red Lily) Tnr: Andrew Beswick Rdr: Margaret Collett
Sapphire Coast Race 5 - 1400m Class 1:
Revoke (ex: Fallacy) Tnr: Michael Gatty Rdr: Poppie Gorton
Friday, Nov 6
Cranbourne Race 3 - 1400m Maiden:
Teen Torque (ex: Tawteen) Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman Rdr: Luke Nolen
Kempsey Race 8 - 1450m Benchmark 58:
Green Meadows (ex: Miss Kentucky) Tnr: Hilary Dew Rdr:
Saturday, Nov 7
Ascot Race 8 - 1800m Open:
All Grunt (ex: Bacchanal Woman) Tnr: Tiarnna Noske Rdr: Patrick Carbery
Geelong Race 5 - 1720m Benchmark 56:
Devine Grunt (ex: Divine Pins) Tnr: Aaron Laing Rdr: Jack Hill
Geelong Race 6 - 1118m Restricted 62:
Posh Diamante (ex: Posh Rock) Tnr: Phillip and Tommy Stokes Rdr: Teodore Nugent
Morphettville Parks Race 7 - 1250m Benchmark 86:
Dobbinair (ex: Djinda) Tnr: Shayne and Chelsea Cahill Rdr: Harry Grace
Morphettville Parks Race 8 - 1000m Restricted 64:
So Polite (ex: Otter) Tnr: G, N and B Searle and Callanan Rdr: Teagan Voorham
Selangor Race 11 - 1020m 4.sc-A:
Good Luck Boss (ex: Yulong Mercury) Tnr: SY LIM Rdr: S RUZAINI
Sunday, Nov 8
Sha Tin Race 11 - 1400m Class 2:
Hong Lok Golf (ex: Sky Island) Tnr: W Y So Rdr: Harry Bentley
Tauherenikau Race 5 - 1300m Maiden:
Princess Sabalenka (ex: Princess Katie) Tnr: Kevin and Stephen Gray Rdr: Bruno Queiroz
Monday, Nov 9
Hamilton Race 2 - 1400m Maiden 0
Ruby Empire (ex: Wild Impact)
Tnr: Mitchell Freedman
Hamilton Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Ask The Captain (ex: Andaluz)
Tnr: Ernie Francese
Hamilton Race 4 - 2200m Maiden 0
Ask The Captain (ex: Andaluz)
Tnr: Ernie Francese
Hamilton Race 5 - 1100m Restricted 56 0
Ratnaraj (ex: Ruby Heart)
Tnr: Bob and Kane Post
Hamilton Race 6 - 1200m Benchmark 56 0
Ratnaraj (ex: Ruby Heart)
Tnr: Bob and Kane Post
Hamilton Race 8 - 1600m Restricted 56 0
Devine Grunt (ex: Divine Pins)
Tnr: Aaron Laing
Tuesday, Nov 10
Mornington Race 3 - 2430m Maiden 0
Ask The Captain (ex: Andaluz)
Tnr: Ernie Francese
Dejavast (ex: Pickpocket)
Tnr: Lee Hunter
Mornington Race 5 - 1200m Benchmark 56 0
Fearless Monarch (ex: Conquering Queen)
Tnr: Adrian McGregor
Mornington Race 7 - 2025m Benchmark 56 0
Devine Grunt (ex: Divine Pins)
Tnr: Aaron Laing
Queanbeyan Race 4 - 2000m Benchmark 58 0
Hard Grunt (ex: So Vital)
Tnr: Gratz Vella
Queanbeyan Race 7 - 1200m Maiden 0
Checkout Chick (ex: Gentle Strokes)
Tnr: Debbie Prest
Wednesday, Nov 11
Balaklava Race 2 - 1050m Restricted 60 0
So Polite (ex: Otter)
Tnr: G, N and B Searle and Callanan
Ballarat Race 2 - 1200m Maiden 0
Crimson Flame (ex: Ruby Heart)
Tnr: Patrick Payne
Ballarat Race 3 - 1400m Maiden 0
Crimson Flame (ex: Ruby Heart)
Tnr: Patrick Payne
Teen Torque (ex: Tawteen)
Tnr: P and K Moody and Coleman
Ballarat Race 4 - 1200m Benchmark 62 0
Posh Diamante (ex: Posh Rock)
Tnr: Phillip and Tommy Stokes
Ballarat Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 62 0
Devine Grunt (ex: Divine Pins)
Tnr: Aaron Laing
Launceston Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 68 0
Mastretta (ex: Mexican Gal)
Tnr: Monica Ryan
Launceston Race 8 - 1400m Open 0
Mastretta (ex: Mexican Gal)
Tnr: Monica Ryan

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
33
$51,418.18
$50,000
$140,000
2025
9
$71,777.78
$60,000
$160,000

Pedigree

O'Reilly (NZ) 1993
Ruqqaya (NZ) 2005
Last Tycoon (IRE) 1983
Courtza (NZ) 1986
Van Nistelrooy (USA) 2000
Sayyida (NZ) 2000
Try My Best (USA) 1977
Mill Princess (IRE) 1977
Pompeii Court (USA) 1970
Hunza (NZ) 1970
Storm Cat (USA) 1984
Halory (CAN) 1984
Zabeel (NZ) 1986
Eastern Princess (NZ) 1991
Hunza: 3s x5d
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5d
Pompeii Court: 3s x4d
Port Damascus: 4s x5d
Tell: 4s x5d

Race Record

At 2
3rd - Saintly Hall Of Fame Trophy (1400)
At 3
1st - Australian Guineas (1600) Gr.1
1st - C S Hayes Stakes (1400) Gr.3
1st - Winning Edge Presentations Mdn (1400)
1st - Holdfast Insurance (Bm64) (1600)
At 4
1st - Pfd Food Services Makybe Diva (1600) Gr.1

Relatives

Sons of O'Reilly at Stud in Australasia

Grandsons of Last Tycoon at Stud in Australasia