Long Leaf (AUS)
Grassdale Pastoral is the new chapter for one of Gippsland’s most established farms and is situated right next to Sale racetrack. A prolific breeding region in Victoria, Grassdale Pastoral introduces the speedy and exceptionally well related Long Leaf as its founding stallion.
116 Grassdale Road , Myrtlebank, Vic, 3851chris@highlandadvisory.com.au
+61 438 594 351
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First SW for Long Leaf - Big Red Zoom Wins Listed Max Simmonds
A big crowd of excited racegoers flocked to opening day at Ascot, and they were treated to a super contest in the Listed three year old feature, the Listed WATC Max Simmonds Stakes.
Nine New Stallions Set to Join the Victorian Stallion Ranks
Victorian breeders will have access to no fewer than nine new stallions in 2026.
Grassdale Pastoral to Stand Long Leaf in Gippsland for 2026 Season
Grassdale Pastoral is pleased to announce that multiple stakes-winning Fastnet Rock stallion LONG LEAF will stand at the property for the 2026 breeding season, providing Victorian breeders with access to one of the most credentialled sons of the legendary Coolmore sire standing outside the major commercial breeding centres.
Fastnet Rock Colt Wins Karaka 3YO Classic
New Zealand ex-pat jockey James McDonald made a winning return to his favourite track on Saturday when he was able to ride home Long Leaf (Fastnet Rock) to win the Karaka 3YO Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Fastnet Rock Colt Remains Undefeated
Having made the decision to bypass the Karaka Million, the Lindsay Park team has the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes firmly in its sights with the Fastnet Rock colt Long Leaf who kept his record at a perfect three for three in Saturday’s Listed Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (C&G) (1000m) at Caulfield.
Fastnet Colt Wins Merson Cooper Stakes
The familiar navy blue Coolmore colours were carried to victory in the Listed MRC Merson Cooper Stakes at Sandown on Saturday by talented two year-old Fastnet Rock colt Long Leaf, a $750,000 NZB Premier purchase for BBA Ireland from the Curraghmore Stud draft.
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| Sire of Dam | Winners | Best Horse |
|---|---|---|
| My Admiration | 2 wnrs (1 sw) | Big Red Zoom |
| Encosta De Lago | 3 wnrs | Archenemy |
| Canny Lad | 2 wnrs | Longtimebeliever |
| Fusaichi Pegasus | 2 wnrs | Long Service Leaf |
| Key Business | 2 wnrs | Penny Pincher |
| So Secret | 2 wnrs | Espresso Time |
| Blackfriars | 1 wnrs | Flaming Ronda |
| Bletchley Park | 1 wnrs | Be Responsible |
| Brief Truce | 1 wnrs | Blatant Violation |
| Charge Forward | 1 wnrs | Favoured Son |
Multiple stakes winning sire by legendary Fastnet Rock
Dual black type winner at 2 & $1 million Karaka 3YO Classic at 3, plus multiple Group placed
Competed at highest level winning nearly $950k in prizemoney
From a Stravinsky half sister to 5 stakes winners including Group 1 winning sprinters Tiger Tees and Terravista
Progeny include unbeaten 2026 Listed Max Simmonds winner, Big Red Zoom, city winners Long Service Leaf, Ourgirlcanrun, Diamond Dancer, Girls Day Out, Mandible Magic, Dancewithme etc.