Damien Oliver Returns:
Coming out of retirement for one final challenge, three-time Melbourne Cup champion jockey Damien Oliver is gearing up for his final ride in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this Friday and Saturday.
Although Damien Oliver had initially concluded his professional journey in Western Australia, the lure of competing on an international stage once more proved irresistible.
He is slated to participate in the International Jockeys’ Challenge, facing off against a formidable roster of riders, including Ryan Moore and New Zealanders Alysha Collett and Lisa Allpress.
Damien Oliver brings to the challenge his extensive experience on dirt tracks, recalling his participation in the inaugural Dubai World Cup.
Despite a break from racing since December, Damien Oliver has been actively preparing, engaging in jumpouts and maintaining his fitness through boxing.
Damien Oliver Career:
Damien Oliver is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most accomplished jockeys, with a career spanning decades characterized by skill, determination, and numerous triumphs on the racetrack. Born on June 22, 1972, Oliver hails from a family deeply rooted in horse racing, with his father, Ray Oliver, being a successful jockey as well.
Oliver’s racing career is illustrious, marked by numerous major victories in prestigious races across Australia and internationally. Some of his notable wins include:
Throughout his career,Damien Oliver has demonstrated exceptional skill and strategic prowess in the saddle, earning him a reputation as one of the most reliable and successful jockeys in the industry.
In his final ride before retirement, Damien Oliver fittingly ended his career on a high note by winning a Group 1 race. The significance of retiring as a winner in such a prestigious race underscores Damien Oliver enduring talent and legacy in the sport.
Damien Oliver Kurrinda Bloodstock Connection:
Damien Oliver rode our Listed Winning 2 year old Malaboom on debut in the Magic Millions Ballarat 2 year old race, although conditions went against her that day with a downpour in rain, Damien Oliver gave us some fantastic feedback that has stood to her throughout her career with her winning the Listed Calaway Gal Stakes on her very next start.
For racehorse syndicators like Kurrinda Bloodstock, establishing strong relationships with jockeys like Damien Oliver is paramount. Jockeys play a crucial role in the success of racehorses, as their expertise and skill directly impact race outcomes. Therefore, maintaining positive and collaborative partnerships with jockeys ensures that syndicators have access to top-tier riding talent and can maximize their horses’ potential on the track.
Kurrinda Bloodstock, through years of experience and dedication to excellence, has built a commendable reputation within the jockey ranks. By fostering mutual respect, trust, and effective communication with jockeys, Kurrinda has positioned itself as a preferred partner among racing professionals.
Feedback from jockeys is invaluable for racehorse syndicators like Kurrinda Bloodstock. Whether it pertains to race riding, trial performances, or track work, insights from jockeys provide valuable insights into a horse’s capabilities, progress, and areas for improvement. This feedback informs strategic decisions regarding training, race placement, and overall horse management, ultimately enhancing the chances of success on the racetrack.
As an owner affiliated with a reputable syndicator like Kurrinda Bloodstock, you would have the opportunity to engage with jockeys both pre and post-race, gaining firsthand insights into their thoughts and strategies. This level of involvement not only enhances the ownership experience but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of the intricacies of horse racing.
Take a Look at some of our available syndicates that could possible one day allow you to meet Jockeys like Damien Oliver as a racehorse owner
Castelvecchio x Rakitino Filly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVVvCKS583w
This Filly is by Arrowfield Stud’s exciting young stallion Castelvecchio, a multiple Group 1 winner on the track. He was an excellent winner of the Inglis Millennium before going on to win the Group 1 Champagne Stakes, he would go on to even greater heights in his 3yo season winning the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas before running 2nd in the Cox Plate as a 3yo at weight
for age.
Rakitino is by champion sire Not A Single Doubt, a winner herself a 1200m she possessed plenty of speed and is a ½ sister to the 2yo winning stakes placed Zellindi. This Filly reminded us an awful lot of her dam sire Not A Single Doubt, she was well put together, a great shape, well balanced, athletic and very much in the mould of what he threw throughout his career at stud.
The Filly was presented at the Inglis Classic Sale by Rheinwood Pastoral, in recent times Rheinwood have produced the highly exciting colt Libertad a winner of the Group 3 Widden Kindergarten Stakes at 2 and the Group 3 San Domenico (just like Anders) highlighting their ability to produce top class racehorses to compete at the highest level.
She will be trained by David Pfieffer at Warwick Farm, Sydney that will see her have every opportunity. This Filly is eligible for the lucrative Inglis race series and BOBS bonus scheme
Cosmic Force X Miss Marilyn Colt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBt772ReHjw
This Colt is by Newgate Farm’s exciting first season sire Cosmic Force, already doing a great job with only a handful of runners so far producing 3 individual Stakes horses including the Blue Diamond Prelude Group 3 runner up Stay Focused and Inglis Nursery runner up Beer Baron.
His dam Miss Marilyn a winner at 1100m is a half sister to the illustrious Group 1 The Galaxy sprint winning earner of over $1.7 million Mistegic and Stakes winner of no less than 11 individual wins Rightson.
This Colt was a real standout for us at the sale from the moment we laid eyes on him we knew we were bringing him home. He ticked a lot of boxes for us he moved effortlessly, is so well balanced and oozed class. Every time we saw him he just came out and paraded like the utmost professional.
He was presented at the Inglis Classic sale and comes off the Boutique nursery Riverstone Lodge an upbringing that will see him have every chance for success on the track.
He will be trained by Nathan Doyle in Newcastle where he will get every chance. This Colt is eligible for the lucrative Inglis race series and BOBS bonus scheme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohw4TLMBwjI
This Filly is by Swettenham Stud’s dual Group 1 winning sire Toronado, as a stallion he is in red hot form, already the sire of 6 individual Group 1 winners and 34 individual Stakes
winners worldwide, including 3 individual Group 1 winners in Australia.
Her dam is the Stakes placed mare Swift Sis a winner of no less than 9 races earning over $300k on the track from 1100-1400m, she was a very speedy mare in her time and is well
related being a 1/2 sister to the Group 3 winner Quick Feet.
This Filly is a proper athlete very forward and precocious type, she is a great size for a first foal, well put together but it was her walk that we fell in love with. She was one of the best
moving horses we have seen this year and one that we were not leaving the sale without.
She was present at the Inglis Classic sale by Riversdale Farm as agent for the great Makybe Stud, a farm that needs no introduction having produced the 3 time winning Melbourne Cup
superstar mare Makybe Diva as multiple worldwide Group 1 winner and stallion Starspangledbanner.
She will be trained by Matt Dale at his state of the of the art facilities in Goulburn so she will get every opportunity. This Filly is eligible for the lucrative Inglis race series and VOBIS bonus scheme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsawCvzM6o0
This Colt is by Widden Stud’s very exciting young stallion Anders, son of champion sire Not A Single Doubt. Anders first yearlings have been hugely popular at the sale in 2024 with his
yearlings averaging $194k at the January Magic Millions sale making this colt great value.
His dam Happy Pilgrim herself a 3 time winning half sister to Snipzu the Group and Stakes placed dam of 5 runners for 5 winners to date including 3 individual Group and Stakes
horses, most recently the twice Group 1 placed (Blue Diamond and Inglis Sires Produce) Don Corleone.
This Colt is a ½ brother to our very promising 2yo trial winner Private Harry, a horse we have a very high opinion of after winning his trial very impressively beating the subsequent
Blue Diamond Prelude Group 3 placed Holmes A Court in the process.
The Colt was presented at the Inglis Classic Sale by Rheinwood Pastoral, in recent times Rheinwood have produced the highly exciting colt Libertad a winner of the Group 3 Widden
Kindergarten Stakes at 2 and the Group 3 San Domenico (just like Anders) highlighting their ability to produce top class racehorses to compete at the highest level.
He is a quality early looking sprinting type and shared a lot of similar characteristics to his brother Private Harry. He had a great action and looks very precocious.
He is trained by Nathan Doyle out of the excellent state of the art Newcastle facilities just like his brother. This Colt is eligible for the lucrative Inglis race series and BOBS bonus scheme.
Time To Reign X Mandawara Filly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRUEUHRGRFs
Ladies Only Syndicate $1million Pink Bonus Series
This Filly is by Kingstar Farm’s exciting young sire Time To Reign, arguably we didn’t get to quite see the best of Time To Reign on the track but this son of Champion sire Snitzel was
a Stakes winning pre Christmas 2yo before taking out the Group 2 Sliver Slipper in the Spring. He is a ½ brother to dual Group 1 winner and Group 1 Golden Slipper winner She
Will Reign.
This Fillies dam Mandawara is a sister to 3 individual Group performers including the Group 1 winner Manighar. She is already the producer of the Listed Breeders Plate winning 2yo Khan making this filly already residually very valuable.
This Filly was the one we really zoned in on for our ladies only syndicate as we believe she can get up and going early. She is very well balanced and a great mover, she has a fantastic willing attitude and looks to match. Who doesn’t love a grey!
She was presented at the Inglis Classic sale and comes of the of the very best nurseries in Queensland in Glenlogan Park who produced the 2024 Inglis Millennium and $400k Pink Bonus winner Sunlit.
She will be trained by Matthew Dale out of his state of the art Goulburn facilities and will get every chance.
This Filly is eligible for the Inglis race series and BOBS bonus scheme as well as this she will be targeted at the lucrative pink bonus series eligible to ladies only syndicates.
Inglis Pink Bonus Series:
Registration for the Inglis Pink Bonus Series and satisfaction of the necessary conditions will result in the owners of registered horses being eligible to win significant additional
prize money across the Inglis Race Series.
The first registered horse home in each of the races listed below will be eligible for an additional bonus, on top of the existing prizemoney payable, as outlined below.
• 2024 Inglis Banner, $500,000, Moonee Valley – $200,000 Inglis Pink Bonus
• 2024 Inglis Nursery, $500,000, Royal Randwick – $200,000 Inglis Pink Bonus
• 2025 Inglis Millennium, $2,000,000 – $400,000 Inglis Pink Bonus
• 2025 Inglis Sprint, $1,000,000, Flemington – $200,000 Inglis Pink Bonus
Spirit of Boom x Steflara Colt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co8n5x9NQTA
This Colt is by Spirit of Boom, one of Queensland’s leading sires a producer of Group 1 winner and stallion Jonker as well 22 individual stakes winners. He is out of the well bred Zabeel mare Steflara who has done a fantastic job at stud to date producing 5 runners to the track for 5 winners including the Group 3 Belle of the Turf runner up Pleiades.
A pedigree littered with black type, herself a half sister to Squalls the dam of recent Group 1 Flight Stakes winner Tropical Squall.
He was a fantastic physical, well proportioned and used himself very well. He was very well balance and tractable a real athlete. He had a fantastic willing attitude.
We have had great success already with Spirit of Boom as a sire with our 2 year old Listed Calaway Gal stakes winner Malaboom. This colt will also be trained by Matthew Dale just like Malaboom, out of his state of the art Goulburn facilities. To top all this off he comes of one of Queensland’s very best nurseries the very same nursery we secured Malaboom from in Eureka Stud.
This Colt is eligible for the lucrative Magic Millions race series and QTIS bonus scheme.
So You Think X Bellevue Girl Filly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rB12tSQ9XY
https://kbloodstock.com.au/our-horses/so-you-think-x-bellevue-girl/
This filly is by the multiple worldwide Group 1 winning stallion So You Think, a dual winner of the Cox Plate, sire of 55 stakes winners and 11 individual group 1 winners to date, he is arguably one of Australia’s leading sires for a number of years now.
She is out of the well related Exceed and Excel winning mare Bellevue Girl, herself a full sister to the Group 3 and stakes winning 2 year old winner Sugar Babe. This filly has a fantastic pedigree and holds great residual value being a half sister to the Group 3 winning and Group 2 Todman stakes runner up Bellevue Hill.
She is a very well balanced filly who moved with great ease. She is a very athletic elegant type that posses class in abundance. She comes off the great Segenhoe Stud nursery the leading producer of stakes horses over the past 5 years in Australia.
This filly will be trained by David Pfieffer out of the state of the art Warwick Farm, Sydney facilities where she will be given every chance. David Pfieffer has already had great success with the progeny of So You Think including $2.2 million earner Rocketing By.
This Filly is eligible for the lucrative Magic Millions race series and BOBS bonus scheme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKlsIBAraQs
This colt is by the Group 1 producing sire Star Turn and out of the Fastnet Rock mare Bleue Pepite who has already produced top quality racehorses including the $400k earner and 6 time winner Ruban Bleu as well as 5 time winner La Defense, she has done a great job at stud to date. Bleue Pepite is a half sister to the Group 3 winning mare Think Bleue.
This Colt is extremely well balanced and a showed a fantastic willing workmanlike attitude. He was well put together with plenty of scope.
He will be trained by recent $500k 2yo Magic Millions debutant winning training Chris Anderson out of his state of the art Eagle Farm, Brisbane facilities. He is eligible for the Magic Millions race series as well as both the lucrative BOBS and QTIS bonus schemes.
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