| Latest Update | 26th May 2026 |
| Crocodile arrived at Fingal on 22 May 2026. He just returned to work after a little freshen up in the paddock, and a Spring campaign is his target. |
***50% LEFT. Introducing CROCODILE – Our New Tried Horse For Syndication… Snap Him Up Before He Strikes!***
We recently purchased the dual winner, CROCODILE, a former Godolphin city winner.
Godolphin, the global racing and breeding (as Darley) operation is generally interested in racing fillies for future breeding and colts & entires who may be future stud prospects, not geldings.
Their model is to offer these magnificently bred geldings, for sale and more often than not, these horses go on to win many races and often perform at Stakes level.
Godolphin prides itself on FULL DISCLOSURE of any issues the horse has or had. So you know exactly what you are buying. In this instance, CROCODILE has been goven a thorough examination by our Vet and we are pleased to report he is 100% sound and well. (Report is available)
Ciaron Maher will be training this exciting, lightly raced 3yo and he believes his best is yet to come. He is by phenomenal Darley shuttle sire, GHAIYYATH who has produced 5 Stakes winners form very limited numbers so far in Australia, incl. dual Gr.1 winner OBSERVER also trained by Ciaron. CROCODILE has just returned to work after a little freshen up in the paddock, and a Spring campaign is his target.
EX-GODOLPHIN SUCCESS STORIES
- Pereille – city winner and placed 4 times in Stakes races with new owners
- Alegron – sold through a Godolphin Inglis Digital draft and later became a Stakes winner for new connections.
- Sandpaper – another ex-Godolphin online sale graduate who went on to become a Stakes winner after being moved on.
- Barber – passed through an Inglis Digital Godolphin sale and later became a Stakes-winning sprinter.
- Ashy Boy – bought cheaply online for $7,500 and became a dual Devonport Cup winner plus a reliable staying performer.
- Moritz Girl – sold online for just $22,500 before winning a Highway race in Sydney.
- Dubai Poet – improved sharply after sale and became a Listed winner in Adelaide.
Sire
GHAIYYATH
Crowned the World’s Best Racehorse of 2020 following four dominant G1 victories, achieved by a combined margin of over 21 lengths.
An eight-time Group winner across two to five, defeating champions including Enable and Magical in elite company.
The highest-rated son of Dubawi – one of the most influential sires in the modern era, out of a G1-winning daughter of Galileo, combining two of the world’s most powerful sire lines.
Now returned to Victoria, he has made an immediate impact at stud, delivering an outstanding 11% Stakes winners-to-runners from his first southern hemisphere crop and establishing himself as a highly sought-after classic sire. His best in the Southern Hemisphere is the Ciaron Maher trained, OBSERVER twice successful at Gr.1 level. Other Southern Hemisphere Stakes winners so far are SNOW LEOPARD, FREEDOM FLAME, YUM and DIFFERENT GRAVY.
Dam
MONOGRAM by Medaglia d’Oro scored 5 wins from 1200m to 2100m. She is a half sister to Gr2 winning, Gr1 placed, TARQUIN. She has had 3 to race, ALL WINNERS incl dual Gr2 winner CHARACTER who has also won twice at Listed level.
Trainer
CIARON MAHER
At the forefront of Australian thoroughbred racing stands Ciaron Maher, one of the sport’s most accomplished and progressive trainers. As principal of Ciaron Maher Racing, he leads one of the nation’s largest and most versatile operations, renowned for success with both precocious juveniles and elite stayers. Raised on a dairy farm in country Victoria and shaped by an early career as a jumps jockey, Maher developed a deep, practical understanding of horses that underpins his holistic, horse-first training philosophy.
After gaining his trainer’s licence in the early 2000s, Maher quickly earned attention from his Warrnambool base for his ability to rejuvenate older horses and develop young talent. Early standouts such as Sertorius and Set Square paved the way for his breakthrough Group 1 success with Jameka in the 2016 Caulfield Cup. Known for blending traditional horsemanship with innovative methods like swimming, beach work, and recovery-focused conditioning, Maher established a reputation as a trainer unafraid to challenge convention.
From 2018 to 2023, his partnership with David Eustace formed a dominant force in Australian racing, producing stars including Coolangatta, Hitotsu, and Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip. Following Eustace’s departure, Maher expanded into a national, multi-state operation with training centres across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. With a résumé featuring wins in the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, Blue Diamond, and Golden Slipper, Maher is widely admired for his adaptability, leadership, and belief in tailoring every preparation to the individual horse, embodying the modern evolution of Australian racehorse training.
Nominations and Bonuses
There are no nominations or bonuses applicable for this gelding.
Costings
Share Price Includes – Purchase Price, X-Rays & Clinical Examination, Scoping, Race Series Nomination and Mortality Insurance is covered up to the 31st May 2027.
The breaking-in fee and any other general related costs are not included in the share price. Any costs associated with nominations for BOBS, Vobis, Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper have also not been included in the share price. These fees and charges will be invoiced separately on your monthly invoice, in due course.
Ongoing Expenses and MMF: The Ongoing Expenses consist of a $77 flat Monthly Management Fee (MMF) per owner, regardless of share percentage. The remainder of the fees are the Ongoing Expenses for the horse billed monthly, in arrears, which are split between the owners based on their percentage held. The following are estimated total monthly costs based on averages, as the Ongoing Expenses for the horse do vary depending on the current whereabouts of the horse i.e. training, spelling etc. The following amounts include both the $77 MMF and the average Ongoing Expenses combined:
- 2.5% – $162 estimated total monthly cost
- 5% – $247 estimated total monthly cost
- 10% – $417 estimated total monthly cost
Your first monthly fee will due on the 28th June 2026 (or the next business day if the 28th falls on a weekend or public holiday).