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Pictured: Castelvecchio 

After a narrow defeat in the Gr1 1000 Guineas last prep, talented 3YO Castelvecchio filly Aeliana delivered redemption in style on Saturday, storming home in the Australian Derby at Randwick. She outclassed the boys with a dominant 5-length victory over 2400m, handing her sire his second Group 1 winner from his first crop.

It’s been a meteoric rise for the young stallion, who now sits firmly in second place on the second season sires table, trailing only Too Darn Hot, with an impressive 19 winners from 50 runners — including five stakes winners. Even more notably, he’s climbed to fourth on the three-year-old sires list, behind elite names like Written Tycoon, Snitzel, and Too Darn Hot, and ahead of heavyweights such as Zoustar, Harry Angel, and I Am Invincible.

With growing confidence in Castelvecchio’s future, we invested decisively at this year’s yearling sales — securing two quality fillies by the Group 1-winning son of Dundeel.

Our Castelvecchio x Iskander filly, who will be trained by Chris Waller, has been fully subscribed, reflecting the strong demand for progeny by this up-and-coming sire.

However, there is still an opportunity to get involved. We have limited shares available in our second Castelvecchio purchase — a filly from the Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale, out of Redoute’s Choice mare Charm School.

Charm School was a $480,000 yearling herself, and showed ability early, winning on debut as a 2YO over 1000m at Sandown from just four career starts. Importantly, she hails from a family rich in speed and precocity — one that includes Group 1 Golden Slipper winner Farnan.

With Castelvecchio’s profile continuing to rise and a strong pedigree behind this filly, she presents an exciting prospect for those looking to race a well-bred, athletic type with genuine upside. And better yet, she was purchased for just $80,000 and represents excellent value. 

For more information, please email racing@championthoroughbreds.com.au or CLICK HERE to learn more about this filly. 

                                                            Pictured: Castelvecchio x Charm School Filly