Latest Update | 6th Jan 2025
A FORMER EUROPEAN STAYER, A CITY WINNER WITH A STACK OF UPSIDE. CURRENTLY IN TRAINING WITH CIARON MAHER.
Join the ownership of a proven metropolitan racehorse — Mr Monaco, last-start City winner at Caulfield!!!
Trained by champion trainer, Ciaron Maher, Mr Monaco is an emerging staying talent and according to Ciaron, he has Group races to win.
This offer is designed purely for owners wishing to be involved in immediate racetrack action with a horse who possesses genuine upside.
Purchased from the Tattersalls Autumn Sale – Mr Monaco was secured from the prestigious Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale — one of the most reliable sources of international success in Australia.
Since 2020, horses purchased from the Tattersalls Autumn Sale have won or placed in 33 Group 1 races in Australia. This sale continues to produce stayers that thrive in our conditions — and Mr Monaco fits the profile perfectly.
Sire | Territories
- By Invincible Spirit rom the outstanding family of ALPINISTA, ALBANOVA and ALBORADA
- Has produced three Group 1 winners to date
- His star galloper LAZZAT ran 2nd in the Golden Eagle at his first Australian start after winning 6 from 6 in France
Dam | Alle Stelle
Unraced. She is a half-sister to Groor. She has had 5 named foals, 4 of which have raced, and 3 have won:
- Mr Monaco (gelding by Territories): Won 3 races.
- Frenkbit (colt by Bobby’s Kitten): Won 5 races in Italy between 1800m and 2400m.
- Ardennek (filly by Iffraaj): Won a race over 1600m in Hungary in 2025.
Dam Line:
- Out of a Sea The Stars mare – one of the world’s greatest stallions
- Mr Monaco’s third dam ALBORADA was a champion 3-year-old and dual Group 1 winner
This is a pedigree built for toughness, progression and genuine Group-class staying talent.
Trainer | Ciaron Maher
Ciaron Maher, needs little introduction. At the forefront of Australian thoroughbred racing stands Ciaron Maher, a trainer whose intuitive horsemanship, progressive methods, and relentless pursuit of excellence have positioned him as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in the sport. As the principal of Ciaron Maher Racing, he leads one of the nation’s largest and most versatile training operations—a stable known for its consistent success with both precocious juveniles and seasoned stayers on racing’s grandest stages.
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 gelding has not been nominated for any bonuses or race series.
Costings
Share Price Includes – Purchase Price, Import Costs, Vetting and Mortality Insurance is covered up to the 31st October 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 invoice is due on the 28th February 2026 (or the next business day if the 28th falls on a weekend or public holiday).