News - STAPHANOS (JPN)

Irishman Joe Doyle claimed the biggest win of his short riding career in New Zealand when he guided Pignan to an upset victory in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni.

With a dominant performance at Trentham on Saturday, promising two-year-old filly Pignan became a fitting first winner for Novara Park stallion Staphanos.

Novara Park principal Luigi Muollo is over the moon with the debut performance of his stallion Staphanos at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka this week.

Thoroughbred owner and breeder Luigi Muollo was celebrating another milestone on Saturday evening after star staying three-year-old colt Explosive Jack added another Derby trophy to his growing collection.

Group One performer Staphanos will join the stallion ranks of Novara Park Stud, just outside of Cambridge, in the new season.