Latest Update | 21st August 2025
CURRENTLY IN FULL WORK WITH CIARON MAHER – 30% REMAINING
A SHARP AND CLASSY FARNAN FILLY BRED ON THE EXACT SAME CROSS AS NORTH ENGLAND.
Late last week, she completed her first improving piece of pacework over 600m on the Sand Hill Track. Please see the attached video footage, she can be seen in behind with the white cap.
It was her quickest work to date, clocking each furlong approximately 17-16-15 seconds.
She showed improvement this time around, travelling more comfortably on the bridle and handling the increased intensity well. She has since come through the work in good order and also completed a session in the training barriers.
At this stage, she will work towards a slightly sharper piece on the track next time around. We will keep you updated on her progress and plans.
We cannot speak highly enough about the quality of this filly
It’s no secret we are massive fans of Golden Slipper winner, FARNAN as a stallion and this marvellous filly we picked up at Inglis Classic is one of the best examples we have seen of his progeny. She is an impressively agile and athletic filly, the perfect size for a fast-sprinting type who looks sharp enough to be an early 2yo.
Purchased in conjunction with Ciaron Maher who absolutely loves her (and of course will train) this wonderfully put together filly, is stunningly beautiful AND has the page to match her good looks with names like LA BARAKA, ALIZEE, ASTERN, TRISCAY on her page.
Her dam has produced two to race, both winners, including Stakes placed ROBRICK who got within a head of being a Listed winner over the Flemington Cup Carnival, dead heating with FRONT PAGE for 2nd, inches behind winner, RAY MAGNEIRO
FARNAN has been dominant with his first crop producing 5 winners so far incl. 2 at Group level. NORTH ENGLAND was his first ever runner and was placed in the Gr3 Breeders Plate on debut then went on the Gr3 Golden Gift – both before Christmas. He then won the Gr.3 Widden Kindergarten Stakes.He is out of a Lope De Vega mare which makes our girl BRED ON EXACTLY THE SAME CROSS.
KING OF POP is his other Group winner. He was very impressive winning the Gr3 Black Opal Stks, defeating… you guessed it.. another FARNAN runner. He then progressed to run 2nd to NORTH ENGLAND in the Gr.3 Widden Kindergarten Stakes.
Sire
FARNAN The most credentialed Champion 2YO Golden Slipper-winning colt in over a decade. By sire-of-sires Not A Single Doubt, Farnan is the epitome of a precocious speed sire.
- 5 stakes horses from his first crop, including North England, King Of Pop, Recuperato, Farcited and Farnicle
- The Leading First Season Sire in Australia on winners and stakes horses
- Leading First Season Sire at all major Australian yearling sales in 2024 (among stallions with no runners)
- Yearlings have sold for $1,200,000, $800,000, $750,000, $725,000, $650,000, etc
- Australia’s pre-eminent Champion 2YO of the 2019-2020 season
- Dominant winner of the 2020 Golden Slipper, won in 1:10.19
- Winner of five races at two, four at stakes level, $2.5 million in earnings
- $550,000 Magic Millions yearling, headed the 2YO Timeform ratings 122
- Highest Australian earning colt by exciting sire-of-sires Not A Single Doubt
2025 Fee $77,000 INC GST
Dam
DOROTEA – a Daughter of LOPE DE VEGA, Dorotea is a half sister to the Lister winner, JUST AS SHARP who won at 2. Their Dam, Listed winner READYOR won twice at 2.
Dorotea has produced 2 to race, both winners including Stakes placed, Robrick. Her 3rd foal is a 2yo by Anders.
Trainer
Ciaron Maher, needs little introduction. The master trainer finished last Season on top of the Australian Trainers Premiership and is likely to regain that mantle again this Season. Ciaron surrounds himself with the highest quality personnel and matched with world class facilities, he gets the results. Whether sprinters, milers or Melbourne Cups, Ciaron Maher delivers the dream for his owners.
We are thrilled to have Ciaron’s services as conditioner of our horses. Fast horses, Best Trainers creates Group One Success!
Nominations and Bonuses
This filly is eligible for the lucrative BOBS Bonus scheme and is paid up for the $5 million Golden Slipper, $1 million Golden Rose, $2 million Blue Diamond, $200,000 Blue Sapphire and the Inglis Race Series.
Costings
Share Price Includes – Purchase Price, Nominations and Bonus Schemes, Breaking In, X-Rays & Clinical Examination, Scoping and Mortality Insurance is covered up to the 28th February 2026.
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 Setptember 2025 (or the next business day if the 28th falls on a weekend or public holiday).