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Kaspersky (IRE)

2011 Footstepsinthesand (Giant's Causeway) x Croanda (Grand Lodge)

Magnificent physical specimen … 3-time Group 2 winner & Group 1 placed … ½ brother to 4 stakes performers … only son of unbeaten 2YO & proven Group 1 sire, Footstepsinthesand (67 stakes winners) standing in Australia … commenced stud duties in 2020.

Stands at Ryland Thoroughbreds
2021 Fee: $5,500
Ryland Thoroughbreds

Ryland Thoroughbreds

Stands at Ryland Thoroughbreds 2021 Fee: $5,500

Ryland Thoroughbreds is a boutique stud farm situated in Lethbridge between Geelong & Ballarat in Victoria. Luke & Bec have set up this property to cater for Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding along with retraining for an Equestrian career in life after racing.

3 Hawkins Road , Lethbridge, VIC, 3332
admin@rylandthoroughbreds.com.au
https://www.rylandthoroughbreds.com/
Luke Ryland
0477 176 892
Bec Hausler
0407 846 261

Latest News

Sovereignty Fee Set at Darley USA

While Frankel colt Benvenuto Cellini is set to race on for the Coolmore partners in 2027 following his G1 BC Turf victory, Darley have retired G1 BC Classic winner Sovereignty with his fee set at US$175,000.

2026 VRC Oaks Pedigree Preview – Who is Bred to Stay?

The $1million Group I VRC Oaks (2500m) is the highlight at Flemington on Thursday and this year’s race features an undefeated staying star coming off a last start win in the Group I ATC Spring Champion Stakes against the colts, so can Proxima Dea keep her record perfect?

Sibling Double Delights Kiwi Breeder

Northland breeder Terry Archer enjoyed a memorable afternoon at Tauranga on Saturday when two progeny of his broodmare La Dama won consecutive races, providing a timely boost to a family he will be well represented by at next year’s NZB National Yearling Sale.

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.

Aga Khan Stud Announce Fees- Daryz Set at €50,000

Aga Khan Studs have announced service fees on their stallion roster headed by Sea the Stars at €300,000 with two time Arc winner Daryz an exciting addition to their Gilltown Stud in Ireland.

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.

Pedigree

Footstepsinthesand (GB) 2002
Croanda (IRE) 2000
Giant's Causeway (USA) 1997
Glatisant (GB) 1991
Grand Lodge (USA) 1991
Croa (IRE) 1993
Storm Cat (USA) 1991
Mariah's Storm (USA) 1991
Rainbow Quest (USA) 1979
Dancing Rocks (GB) 1979
Chief's Crown (USA) 1983
La Papagena (GB) 1983
Alzao (USA) 1980
Crodas (IRE) 1983
Blushing Groom: 4s x5s
Crenelle: 5d x5s
Northern Dancer: 5s x5d x5d
Secretariat: 5d x5s

Race Record

At 3
1st - Premio d'Estate (1600) LR
1st - Premio Siberian Express (1600)
1st - Premio Donatello (1600)
2nd - Premio Montenapoleone (2000)
4th - Premio Ribot (1600) Gr.2
At 4
1st - Premio Carlo Vittadini (1600) Gr.2
1st - Premio Ribot Memorial Loreto Luciani (1600) Gr.3
1st - Premio Natale Di Roma (1600) LR
1st - Premio Orsa Maggiore (1600)
1st - Premio Gentlewave (1600)
4th - Premio Vittorio di Capua (1600) Gr.1
At 5
1st - Aengevelt Meilen Trophy (1600) Gr.2
1st - Premio Carlo Vittadini (1600) Gr.3
1st - Premio Natale Di Roma (1600) LR
1st - Premio Gentlewave (1600)
3rd - Premio Vittorio di Capua (1600) Gr.1
At 6
2nd - Fred Cowley MBE Memorial Summer Mile Stakes Gr.2
2nd - 32Red Mile (1600) Gr.3
2nd - totepool Racecourse Debit Card Betting Available Handicap (1600)