Playing God (AUS)
Darling View Thoroughbreds is located 45 minutes south of Perth on 350 acres of prime horse country overlooking the Darling Ranges. A 3rd generation family farm run originally as a dairy, now fully operational horse stud for over 15 years by Clive & Brent Atwell. In 1925 Walter Atwell (Clive’s grandfather) owned and trained Perth Cup winner Great Applause. A family that has forever raced horses, now one of the premier stud farms in Western Australia standing Champion Stallion Playing God, Splintex & Lightsaber.
1149 Kargotich Road , Mundijong, WA, 6123accounts@darlingviewthoroughbreds.com.au
www.darlingviewthoroughbreds.com.au
0408 648 100
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New SW Playing God - Vatican Storm Wins Raconteur Thriller
The closing stages of the 2026 Listed Raconteur Stakes (1400m) saw a desperate finish unfold all the way to the post, as Dion Luciani's star WA's star three year old filly Hot And High (Too Darn Hot) fought like a tigress to retain her undefeated status in the face of an equally determined challenge from up and comer Vatican Storm.
New SW Playing God – Progressive Mare Salutes
Consistent five year old Rissoles claimed her first stakes victory when she produced a dominant performance to take the Listed Sheila Gwynne Classic ( formerly the Matchmaker Classic) over 1400m at Ascot, a race won last year by Royal Ascot contender Generosity.
G3 Roma Cup Win for Rope Them In - Bring on the Quokka!
The G3 Roma Cup of 2026 provided Ascot racegoers with a thrilling finish, in which battle hardened Albany galloper Rope Them In (Playing God) brought to an end the undefeated status of race favourite Smooth Chino (Maschino) who was chasing his seventh consecutive win.
Playing God Filly Wonderfully Made Wins WA Oaks – Second Black Type Victory
Successful in the Listed WATC Ascot 1000 Guineas two starts back before third in the Listed WATC Natsha Stakes last time out, Daniel Morton’s 3yo Playing God filly Wonderfully Made was simply sublime in the rescheduled the $300,000 G3 WATC W.A. Oaks (2400m) on Wednesday, pulling clear by more than four lengths for owners China Horse Club.
Wonderfully Made Wins Listed Ascot 1000 Guineas for China Horse Club
Hot favourite Wonderfully Made turned the Listed Ascot 1,000 Guineas into a one act affair yesterday and the talented filly has the upcoming WATC Oaks in her sights.
Playin’ it Sweet Wins Listed Challenge- 49 Playing God Yearlings Perth MM
After the excitement of Magic Millions Day at Pinjarra Park, summer racing returned for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at Ascot, with the feature event on the program being the Listed Challenge Stakes for the state's leading three year old sprinter milers and of course the winner was by Playing God.
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| Sire of Dam | Winners | Best Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Oratorio | 42 wnrs (5 sw) | Bustler |
| Mcflirt | 5 wnrs (3 sw) | Kay Cee |
| Dr Johnson | 3 wnrs (2 sw) | God Has Chosen |
| War Chant | 3 wnrs (2 sw) | Baby Paris |
| Bletchley Park | 11 wnrs (1 sw) | Lord Vampi |
| Lonhro | 8 wnrs (1 sw) | Nerodio |
| Snippetson | 6 wnrs (1 sw) | Lordhelpmerun |
| Discorsi | 5 wnrs (1 sw) | Zipaway |
| Trade Fair | 3 wnrs (1 sw) | Wonderfully Made |
| Comfy | 2 wnrs (1 sw) | Comfort Me |
Champion WA First Season Sire and reigning Champion WA General Sire ... multiple Group 1 winner / producer ... over 9% stakes winners to runners! ... stakes winners in last 2 seasons include Playin'it Sweet (3 stakes wins), multiple stakes winners Wonderfully Made (inc. 2026 WA Oaks), Vatican Storm, Rope Them In (inc. 2026 Roma Cup), Rissoles, Almighty Class, Comfort Me, Currimundi, September Born, West Star, Baby Paris, Mojo Rhythm.