Cornerstone Stud, in association with Louis Le Metayer of Astute Bloodstock, has announced the acquisition of Valentia (Fastnet Rock–Smart Company by Mister C.). The G2 Skyline S. hero will stand at a fee of A$11,000 inc. GST in his first year at Cornerstone. Valentia was a Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale topper when fetching A$1.35 million as a yearling in 2013, the highest price achieved at the sale over the previous five years.
Upon his retirement, trainer Gai Waterhouse remarked, “Valentia is arguably the best looking colt ever seen at Tulloch Lodge. He won the Skyline Stakes Group 2 very comfortably and he was my number one chance in the Golden Slipper. Sadly a tendon injury restrained him from fulfilling the great 3-year-old career that he was destined for.”
Coming from a high-class speed family, Valentia is out of Smart Company, a winning full-sister to dual Group 1 winning sprinter Super Elegant. Astute Bloodstock's Louis Le Metayer was buoyant in his appraisal of Valentia. “Valentia is superb athlete with all the attributes to become a successful stallion and I am delighted to be involved,” he said.
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