Triple Group 3 scorer Maranoa Charlie (Wootton Bassett) has been snapped up by Bond Thoroughbreds in a deal that was brokered by bloodstock agent Jason Kelly.
Maranoa Charlie was last seen running out an easy winner of the G3 Prix Paul de Moussac at ParisLongchamp and it is understood that the three-year-old will remain in training in France with Christopher Head where he will carry the famous black and yellow silks.
Part-owner Peter Maher commented, “Good luck to Maranoa Charlie's new owners and we hope they enjoy the horse as much as we have over the past two years. Even though we are known as trader owners, it is never easy to part with a good horse and we should particularly highlight the tremendous work of our French team in the success of Maranoa Charlie.”
He added, “Led by Laurent Benoit (Broadhurst Agency) who selected, purchased the horse and finalised the transaction, Alban Chevalier du Fau for his breaking and pre-training, and of course Christopher Head and his great team, as well as Aurelien Lemaitre, who ensured the preparation and added the final touches to the horse to allow him to perform as well on each of his race days. We must also mention the breeder, Haras d'Etreham, who is at the heart of this success as well as Arqana. Now all we have to do is find another Maranoa Charlie.”
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