Hitotsu x Angel Of Mercy

When we acquired Lot 470, it was hard not to be excited!

By Hitotsu, a horse we were proud to train and equally as proud to secure some of his progeny to date. A three-time Group 1 winner of the Australian Derby, Victoria Derby, and Australian Guineas - the first horse since Mahogany! We couldn’t be happier with what we’re seeing, with a few at home in the midst of their early education, giving us the right feel early.

This colt’s dam, Angel of Mercy, was a high-class racemare, boasting six wins, a Group 3 win, Group 1 placing, and amassed over $500,000 in prizemoney! That aside, what she has produced at stud is nothing short of exceptional. Six runners, four winners, and two Group 1 winners - that’s phenomenal!

This colt is a half-brother to Baraqiel, an explosive sprinter who bullocked his way through to win the Group 1 Moir Stakes and multiple Group races from just a handful of starts, and star filly Autumn Angel, winner of the Group 1 Australian Oaks! To produce a top-level sprinter and a Classic Oaks winner from the same mare tells you everything about the quality of the family.

The page traces back to the outstanding Divine Madonna, a four-time Group 1 winner and one of the great racemares of her era! Through her comes Maternal, and now the exciting colt Tentyris, the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes winner who has now stamped himself as one of the best sprinters in the country, recently winning the Group 1 Lightning Stakes!

Physically, this colt is the real deal. He oozes class. Strong, athletic, great bone, a bold, beautiful head, and rich colour. He’s got a quality shoulder, clean and correct limbs, a powerful hindquarter, and strong, sturdy hocks. Good feet. He moves with strength and purpose - a powerful and balanced action.

A fantastic opportunity to buy a half-brother to two Group 1 winners, and tap into a proper family by a stallion that we know inside out!

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