Redoute’s Choice - Zalinda
2010 fee $10,000 +gst

Poised to emulate the early sire sons of Redoute’s Choice: Stratum, leading Australian Two Year Old Sire with his first crop including Golden Slipper winner Crystal Lily; hot freshman Snitzel and Not A Single Doubt.

Yearlings well received at 2010 sales. Top price A$200,000 at Sydney Easter for colt out of O’Really, purchaser Steve Brem, to be trained by John O’Shea. Notable sales A$170,000 colt ex Aulioni (Willie Leung, Magus Equine), $120,000 colt ex Blue Angel (Roger James), $100,000 colt ex Astralita (Paul Willetts), $85,000 filly ex High Grove (Brian Jenkins), $85,000 colt ex Facing The Music (Hyland Hughes Thoroughbreds).

Other prominent buyers include Danny O’Brien, Aquanita Racing, David Ellis, Paul Messara, Laming Racing, John McArdle, Brad Spicer, Bruce Perry, Herbie Dyke and Michael Stedman etc.

Served quality books each season. Mares due to foal his third crop include On Air (AJC
Oaks), O’Really (dam of Keano and half-sister to O’Reilly), Pin Up (Group placed half sister to Starcraft), Icy Calm (dam of The Big Chill), Nicole’s Niner (dam of Singapore Horse Of The Year Big Easy), Sriwijaya (dam of Sarajay), Mi Centie, Fairy Heights, Starcent, Senorita Ivory, Donna’s Gold etc.

A crack sprinter. Six wins in succession including the Group Three VRC Gilgai Stakes in 1:08.34 for 1200m. Close second in the Group One AJC Galaxy. Possessed a great turn of foot and loved firm tracks. Speed, conformation and temperament ideal for Australasian conditions.