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Star Turn (AUS)

2013 Star Witness (Starcraft) x Golden Delicious (Made Of Gold)

A stallion with an exceptionally high strike rate of 70% winners to runners and average progeny earnings of $120,000 per runner. … Sire of 11 individual Stakes winners and 23 Stakes performers, including G1 winner STARTANTES and SWs CORDYCEPS SIX, ALSEPHINA, ME ME LAGARDE, MISS HIPSTAR, SALTAIRE, GOLDEN MONKEY etc. … Total progeny earnings of over $40 million ... 2026 yearlings averaged 9 times his service fee at the majors. … yearlings over the past two years have sold for $350,000, $300,000, $240,000, $210,000, $200,000 etc

Stands at Vinery Stud
2026 Fee: $11,000

Situated in the fertile Segenhoe Valley, just 10 minutes from Scone, Vinery Stud is nestled in the epicentre of the Thoroughbred Breeding heartland and is one of the most ideal thoroughbred nurseries in Australia. Encompassing more than 2300 acres, including 3km of frontage to the Pages River, lush irrigated pastures extend to rich, undulating paddocks and protected valleys.

684 Segenhoe Road , Scone, NSW, 2337
info@vinery.com.au
www.vinery.com.au
02 6543 8333
Adam White - Bloodstock Manager
adam@vinery.com.au
0414 800 918
Harry Roach - Nominations & Sales
harry@vinery.com.au
0401 970 006
McKoy Loomis - Bloodstock & Marketing
mckoy@vinery.com.au
0458 735 500
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Vinery Stud

Vinery Stud

Stands at Vinery Stud 2026 Fee: $11,000

Situated in the fertile Segenhoe Valley, just 10 minutes from Scone, Vinery Stud is nestled in the epicentre of the Thoroughbred Breeding heartland and is one of the most ideal thoroughbred nurseries in Australia. Encompassing more than 2300 acres, including 3km of frontage to the Pages River, lush irrigated pastures extend to rich, undulating paddocks and protected valleys.

684 Segenhoe Road , Scone, NSW, 2337
info@vinery.com.au
www.vinery.com.au
02 6543 8333
Adam White - Bloodstock Manager
adam@vinery.com.au
0414 800 918
Harry Roach - Nominations & Sales
harry@vinery.com.au
0401 970 006
McKoy Loomis - Bloodstock & Marketing
mckoy@vinery.com.au
0458 735 500

Hypothetical Mating

Latest News

Farnan and James Cumming Strike Again – Vinery Sires on Fire HK

James Cummings got his first winner as a trainer in Hong Kong a week ago with Farnan gelding Grand Eagle and he got his second at Sha Tin on Sunday when another son of Farnan in Speedy Power, who saluted as favourite.

Unbeaten Star Turn Sprinter on Track for Kosciuszo

Highway races at this time of year are keenly contested as country trainers look to expose quality sprinters with designs on the $2million ATC The Kosciuszo (1200m) on October 17 and unbeaten Star Turn gelding Lord Remlap stated his case at Randwick on Saturday.

Vinery Stallions Simply Superb

The annual Vinery Stud stallion parades last weekend are always a highlight on the Hunter Valley stud tour given their famed breakfast is the perfect way to start a long day of looking at horses and this year’s stallion roster is a ripper.

One To Watch – Newcastle

Jumping away the favourite off the back of three barrier trial efforts, John Bannister's Star Turn filly Amajicstar was all class on debut, giving nothing else a chance in the run to pull clear for an impressive win over 900m at Newcastle on Thursday.

$1.4million for G1 Winner Startantes – Back to Widden

Winner of the Group I Tatts Tiara in 2022, speedy Star Turn mare Startantes was subsequently bought by Widden Stud at the 2024 Inglis Chairman’s Sale for $1.15 million and she was back in sale ring at Magic Millions on Wednesday to dissolve a partnership.

Ones to Watch – Wyong

There were a couple of lightly raced maiden winners at Wyong on Thursday that jumped out as horses to follow, a flashy gelding by Star Turn and a Written Tycoon filly that has had plenty happening in her pedigree since she was purchased from Inglis Easter.

Stud Media

More Media
2 in a row in town for Star Turn flyer as Bruce I Am sizzles at Randwick

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Thursday, Nov 5
Belmont Park Race 2 - 1200m Maiden:
Make Me Turn (ex: You Being Served) Tnr: Mitchell Pateman Rdr: Patrick Carbery
Sapphire Coast Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 82:
Christmas Star (ex: Christmas Commands) Tnr: B and P and M Joseph and Jones Rdr: Pierre Boudvillain
Sapphire Coast Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 82:
London Star (ex: Londinium) Tnr: Theresa Bateup Rdr: Amy McLucas
Taupo Race 6 - 1400m Maiden:
Star Ninety Six (ex: Shaky Isles) Tnr: Glenn Old Rdr: Jasmine Fawcett
Friday, Nov 6
Cranbourne Race 5 - 1200m Restricted 66:
Redders (ex: Highly Geared) Tnr: Danny O'Brien Rdr:
Gatton Race 6 - 1400m Restricted 58:
Headline Legend (ex: Commanding Jewel) Tnr: John Thomas Rdr:
Saturday, Nov 7
Eagle Farm Race 1 - 1200m Benchmark 70:
Viale (ex: Jacaranda Avenue) Tnr: Kevin Kemp Rdr: Stacey Callow
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1000m Benchmark 78:
State In Texas (ex: Amarillo) Tnr: Jimmy Downes Rdr: Jett Newman
Esk Race 5 - 1750m Benchmark 55:
Headline Legend (ex: Commanding Jewel) Tnr: John Thomas Rdr: Kayla Barker
Gold Coast Race 4 - 1400m Maiden:
Midnight Amour (ex: L'amoureuse) Tnr: Vishan Venkaya Rdr: Girish Goomany
Gold Coast Race 7 - 1200m Restricted 60:
Summer Stunner (ex: The Spell) Tnr: Gary Doughty Rdr: Frederick Larson
Hawkesbury Race 4 - 1100m Maiden:
Another Mission (ex: Offden) Tnr: Peter D Green Rdr: Chad Lever
Selangor Race 5 - 1200m R.sc-A:
Pacific Splash (ex: Open All Hours) Tnr: J ONG Rdr: SU LIM
Te Rapa Race 5 - 1500m Benchmark 65:
Starclan (ex: Antonine) Tnr: Ross Mccarroll Rdr: Lynsey Satherley
Sunday, Nov 8
Sha Tin Race 4 - 1200m Class 4:
Cirrus Speed (ex: Holley Shiftwell) Tnr: D J Hall Rdr:
Warren Race 4 - 1400m Maiden:
Texan Star (ex: The Cyprian) Tnr: Sharon Jeffries Rdr: Ken Dunbar
Warren Race 7 - 1400m Benchmark 58:
Kneel Down (ex: Eurostar) Tnr: Dennis Bush Rdr: Jess Del Frari
Monday, Nov 9
Lismore Race 2 - 1420m Maiden:
Naystar (ex: Mornay) Tnr: Matthew Dunn Rdr: Andrew Mallyon
Lismore Race 5 - 1220m Class 1:
Summer Stunner (ex: The Spell) Tnr: Gary Doughty Rdr: Luke Rolls
Mt Isa Race 7 - 900m Benchmark 50:
Lilii Borea (ex: Cinzia) Tnr: Tanya Parry Rdr: Hayley Saunders
Scone Race 6 - 1100m Class 1:
The Dux Nuts (ex: Disco Queen) Tnr: David Hatch Rdr: Zac Wadick
Scone Race 7 - 1200m Benchmark 58:
The Dux Nuts (ex: Disco Queen) Tnr: David Hatch Rdr: Zac Wadick
Tuesday, Nov 10
Mornington Race 4 - 1000m Benchmark 56 0
Turnaquid (ex: Devon Princess)
Tnr: Luke Oliver
Queanbeyan Race 2 - 900m Benchmark 58 0
Curly Bend (ex: Hairy)
Tnr: Anthony Warren
Queanbeyan Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 58 0
Salma's Star (ex: Hollywell)
Tnr: Gregory McFarlane
Queanbeyan Race 6 - 1000m Maiden 0
Shiraz Star (ex: Persia)
Tnr: Tom Wilson
Wednesday, Nov 11
Balaklava Race 6 - 1050m Maiden 0
Dashing Red Star (ex: Belgrade)
Tnr: Chris Harrison
Eagle Farm Race 7 - 1000m Maiden 0
Auric Star (ex: Gold Epona)
Tnr: Matthew Dunn
Launceston Race 7 - 1100m Benchmark 68 0
Global Turn (ex: Global Network)
Tnr: Stephen Shaw
Saturday, Nov 21
Ascot Race 2 - 1600m Open Gr2
Bysin (ex: Free Of Sin)
Tnr: Simon Miller

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
28
$73,278.57
$47,500
$300,000
2025
29
$70,972.41
$45,000
$350,000

Top Sales

2018 ex Dukemore(AUS)
$550,000
2022 ex Hyannis Port(AUS)
$500,000
2021 ex Joyful Journey(AUS)
$440,000
2022 ex Naantali(NZ)
$360,000
2023 ex Cocoexcel(AUS)
$350,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

Top Sales

2022 ex Soiree(AUS)
$400,000
2023 ex Sharnee Rose(AUS)
$300,000
2022 ex That Girl(AUS)
$280,000
2023 ex Malibu Sunset(AUS)
$240,000
2022 ex Thisisus(NZ)
$220,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

All sale data

Results

Runners Today

Belmont Park
R2 Make Me Turn 3f ex: You Being Served
Sapphire Coast
R4 Christmas Star 5m ex: Christmas Commands
R4 London Star 6m ex: Londinium
Taupo
R6 Star Ninety Six 3g ex: Shaky Isles
More entries

Yesterday's Results

1st Happy Valley: Storming Dragon 6g ex Sessantesimo
3rd Port Lincoln: Uncommon Mind 5m ex Fantasising
More results

Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
65.6% - (499)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
19.8% - (151)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
9.5% - (72)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
4.3% - (33)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
0.7% - (5)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.1% - (1)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Testa Rossa 15 wnrs (1 sw) Saltaire
Flying Spur 3 wnrs (1 sw) Me Me Lagarde
Hinchinbrook 3 wnrs (1 sw) Cordyceps Six
Northern Meteor 3 wnrs (1 sw) Golden Monkey
Not A Single Doubt 3 wnrs (1 sw) Miss Hipstar
Easy Rocking 2 wnrs (1 sw) Startantes
High Chaparral 2 wnrs (1 sw) Starry Heights
Street Cry 2 wnrs (1 sw) Alsephina
Darci Brahma 1 wnrs (1 sw) Prairie Flower
Foxwedge 1 wnrs (1 sw) Megastar Heart

Race Record

At 2
1st - Simplicity Funeral Pierro Plte (1100)
2nd - Ladbrokes B. Diamond Prel-C&G (1100) Gr.3
3rd - Antler Luggage Kirkham Plate (1000)
At 3
1st - Schillaci Stakes (1100) Gr.2
1st - Smithfield Rsl San Domenico (1100) Gr.3
2nd - Mta Run To The Rose (1200) Gr.2
3rd - Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000) Gr.1
3rd - Lexus Newmarket Hcp (1200) Gr.1
3rd - Keogh Homes William Reid Stks (1200) Gr.1

Fee History

2025 $16,500 2024 $27,500 2023 $27,500 2022 $27,500 2021 $16,500 2020 $16,500 2019 $22,000 2018 $22,000 2017 $22,000

Relatives

Sons of Star Witness at Stud in Australasia