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Wootton Bassett (GB)

2008 Iffraaj (Zafonic) x Balladonia (Primo Dominie)

Europe’s best ever sire of 2YOs! 

Already a leading sire of 2YOs in Australia with only his first crop of racing age

Sire of 2026 Group 1 Queensland Derby winner Providence & 2026 Group 1 Victoria Derby winner Stormy Marco

 

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Latest News

Wootton Bassett Colt Wins $3m G1 Victoria Derby

Champion trainer Chris Waller and champion jockey James McDonald enjoyed a G1 double at Flemington on Saturday with two special horses in the Hermitage Thoroughbreds colours and the first of them to salute was classy Wootton Bassett (GB) colt Stormy Marco, who won the $3million Group I VRC Victoria Derby (2500m).

Unfavourable X-Rays Prove a Blessing in Disguise

Exciting colt Coniston was destined for the sales ring as a yearling, however, unfavourable x-rays curtailed those plans, which has proven to be a blessing in disguise for owner-breeders Graham and Helen-Gaye Bax of Blandford Lodge, who now have a Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) favourite on their hands.

Wootton Bassett Colt Wins G2 Sarten Memorial

Coniston got his Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) campaign back on track at Te Rapa on Labour Day when claiming the Gr.2 James & Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m).

Singo Colours Salute at Sandown

The opening race at Sandown on Wednesday produced a well bred winner with lightly raced Wootton Bassett (GB) colt Boys Bounce opening his account at his second race start carrying the famed colours of John Singleton.

€4.6million Wootton Bassett Colt Makes History at Arqana

They were saving the best for last at the Arqana Deauville August Yearling Sale with Godolphin and Coolmore locking horns over an exceptional colt by Wootton Bassett that was ultimately sold for  €4.6million (A$7.4m) setting a new record at this sale.

Wootton Bassett Stakes Double - Wise Inlaw Wins Listed Creswick Stakes

Outside of the top four just once in his previous 12 starts, 3yo Wootton Bassett (GB) gelding Wise Inlaw was rewarded for his consistency, winning the $175,000 Listed VRC A.R. Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Stud Media

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Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Tuesday, Nov 10
Mornington Race 5 - 2025m Benchmark 56:
Wolves' Den (ex: Zafina) Tnr: Julius Sandhu Rdr:
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1150m Maiden:
Blondchen (ex: Soubrettes) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Craig Grylls
Wednesday, Nov 11
Ballarat Race 5 - 1200m Maiden:
Blackbelt (ex: Another Charm) Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes Rdr: Jordan Childs
Eagle Farm Race 6 - 1000m Benchmark 70:
Wootten Hyde (ex: Boudicea Belle) Tnr: Jack Bruce Rdr: Ben E Thompson
Launceston Race 1 - 1200m Maiden:
Bassein (ex: Hepatica) Tnr: Graeme McCulloch Rdr:
Riccarton Park Race 10 - 1600m Special Condition:
Theonewekept (ex: Tingu) Tnr: Len and Lacy Stewart Rdr: Lisa Allpress
Scone Race 5 - 1100m Maiden:
Tickelova (ex: Rostova) Tnr: Kris Lees Rdr: Aaron Bullock
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 68:
Letters Patent (ex: Resin) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry
Warwick Farm Race 3 - 1200m Benchmark 68:
Somerford (ex: Dream Cirque) Tnr: Brad Widdup Rdr: Rachel King
Warwick Farm Race 7 - 1600m Benchmark 64:
Elstead (ex: Dancing Gidget) Tnr: Chris Waller Rdr: Tommy Berry
Thursday, Nov 12
Quirindi Race 4 - 1200m Maiden:
Shirley's Song (ex: Jazz Song) Tnr: Liam Ruddy Rdr: Heavelon Van Der Hoven
Te Aroha Race 2 - 1150m Maiden:
Blondchen (ex: Soubrettes) Tnr: M and S Walker and Bergerson Rdr: Craig Grylls
Friday, Nov 13
Albany Race 6 - 1100m Class 2:
Yamashita's Gold (ex: Fortune Of War) Tnr: Dylan Bairstow Rdr: Zephen Johnston-Porter
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Friday, Nov 13
Geelong Race 1 - 1235m Maiden 0
Blackbelt (ex: Another Charm)
Tnr: M, W and J Hawkes
Geelong Race 9 - 3800m Benchmark 78 0
Julep (ex: Full Of Spirit)
Tnr: Taige Weir
Gundagai Race 6 - 1400m Class 1 0
Wootten It Be Nice (ex: Arinosa)
Tnr: Todd Smith
Pakenham Race 3 - 1600m Maiden 0
Via Theresa (ex: Rock On Rhianna)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Pakenham Race 7 - 2500m Benchmark 66 0
Julep (ex: Full Of Spirit)
Tnr: Taige Weir
Saturday, Nov 14
Ascot Race 3 - 1100m Open Gr3
Bassett Hound (ex: Bound Copy)
Tnr: Mitchell Pateman
Doomben Race 7 - 1200m Class 3 0
Wootten Hyde (ex: Boudicea Belle)
Tnr: Jack Bruce
Illawarra Grange Race 2 - 1200m Class 1 0
Marchon (ex: Marchena)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Illawarra Grange Race 3 - 1200m Class 1 0
Somerford (ex: Dream Cirque)
Tnr: Brad Widdup
Newcastle Race 3 - 1600m Open Gr3
Katoto (ex: Rose Of Savannah)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Orange Race 6 - 1300m Maiden 0
Queen Medici (ex: Dowager Queen)
Tnr: Joe Cleary
Sandown-Hillside Race 1 - 1600m Open Gr2
Viking Kid (ex: Matagouri)
Tnr: M G and M Price and Kent
Katoto (ex: Rose Of Savannah)
Tnr: Chris Waller
Sandown-Hillside Race 7 - 1000m Open LR
Pallaton (ex: Anevay)
Tnr: Grahame Begg
Sunday, Nov 15
Donald Race 7 - 2200m Benchmark 66 0
Julep (ex: Full Of Spirit)
Tnr: Taige Weir
Moe Race 8 - 2050m Restricted 66 0
Julep (ex: Full Of Spirit)
Tnr: Taige Weir
Wyong Race 4 - 1350m Class 1 0
Marchon (ex: Marchena)
Tnr: Annabel and Rob Archibald
Monday, Nov 16
Goulburn Race 8 - 1600m Maiden 0
Interlocking (ex: Allinthistogether)
Tnr: Ciaron Maher
Saturday, Nov 28
Ascot Race 1 - 1200m Open Gr1
Bassett Hound (ex: Bound Copy)
Tnr: Mitchell Pateman
Saturday, Dec 12
Bassett Hound (ex: Bound Copy)
Tnr: Mitchell Pateman

Sales

AUSTRALIA

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
35
$245,978.57
$240,000
$900,000
2025
60
$352,275
$300,000
$1,700,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Avantage(AUS)
$2,100,000
2023 ex Battleofwinterfell(USA)
$1,700,000
2022 ex Fiera Vista(AUS)
$1,600,000
2023 ex Upfront(USA)
$1,400,000
2022 ex Sunlight(AUS)
$1,400,000

Australia Yearling Stats

All sale data

NEW ZEALAND

Sold
Average
Median
Top
2026
3
$233,333.33
$200,000
$450,000
2025
9
$361,666.67
$320,000
$725,000

Top Sales

2022 ex Via Napoli(AUS)
$800,000
2023 ex Il Affare(NZ)
$725,000
2023 ex Aspen Colorado(NZ)
$600,000
2023 ex Matagouri(NZ)
$600,000
2022 ex Influencer(NZ)
$500,000

New Zealand Yearling Stats

All sale data

Pedigree

Five Generation Pedigree
Iffraaj (GB) 2001
Balladonia (GB) 1996
Zafonic (USA) 1990
Pastorale (GB) 1988
Primo Dominie (GB) 1982
Susquehanna Days (AUS) 1990
Gone West (USA) 1982
Zaizafon (USA) 1982
Nureyev (USA) 1982
Park Appeal (IRE) 1982
Dominion (GB) 1971
Swan Ann (GB) 1971
Chief's Crown (USA) 1982
Gliding By (USA) 1975
Northern Dancer: 4s x5d x5s
Secretariat: 5d x5s

Results

Runners Today

Te Aroha
R2 Blondchen 3f ex: Soubrettes
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Yesterday's Results

3rd Lismore: Flying Poppi 4m ex Poppiholla
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Distance Performance

All
Winners
Short <= 1200m
44%
47.1% - (88)
Sprint 1201m - 1400m
24%
26.2% - (49)
Mile 1401m - 1600m
15%
15.5% - (29)
Mid 1601m - 2000m
10%
8.6% - (16)
Stay 2001m - 2400m
5.5%
2.1% - (4)
Long 2400m+
1.5%
0.5% - (1)

Top Nicks

Sire of DamWinnersBest Horse
Galileo 68 wnrs (17 sw) Maranoa Charlie
Galileo 68 wnrs (17 sw) Maranoa Charlie
Dansili 18 wnrs (3 sw) Quickstep
Dansili 18 wnrs (3 sw) Quickstep
Fastnet Rock 12 wnrs (3 sw) Providence
Elusive City 8 wnrs (3 sw) Bucanero Fuerte
Verglas 8 wnrs (3 sw) Presage Nocturne
Turtle Bowl 4 wnrs (3 sw) Lapotheose
Dubawi 11 wnrs (2 sw) Cerro Blanco
Sea The Stars 10 wnrs (2 sw) Carmers

Race Record

At 2
1st - Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (1400) Gr.1
1st - Real Radio European Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes (1200)
1st - ESG Novice Stakes
1st - DBS Premier Yearling Stakes (1200)
1st - Weatherbys Insurance £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes

Fee History

2025 $385,000 2024 $192,500 2023 $93,500 2022 $71,500 2021 $71,500

Relatives

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