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From The Paddock 
Stallion Fees Roll Out This week is always an interesting one for breeders with the announcement of the stallion fees for the upcoming season. There are always varying opinions on who is cheap, who is expensive and who is creating returns for breeders. We won’t be commenting publically, we will leave this up to you to decide. The following summary should assist you in this process. | Stallion | Avg 2010 Sale Price | 2008 Stud Fee | 2010 Sale avg divided by 2008 Stud Fee | 2010 Stud Fee | 2010 Sale avg divided by 2010 Stud Fee | | Danzero | $75947 | $27500 | 2.76 | $16500 | 4.60 | | Dane Shadow | $65044 | $7700 | 8.45 | $16500 | 3.94 | | Mossman | $50734 | $22000 | 2.31 | $13200 | 3.84 | | Tale of the Cat | $138192 | $33000 | 4.19 | $38500 | 3.59 | | Bel Esprit | $57705 | $33000 | 1.75 | $16500 | 3.50 | | Flying Spur | $164603 | $137500 | 1.20 | $55000 | 2.99 | | Falvelon | $34030 | $22000 | 1.55 | $13200 | 2.58 | | Redoute"s Choice | $433596 | $330000 | 1.31 | $176000 | 2.46 | | Testa Rossa | $98163 | $38500 | 2.55 | $44000 | 2.23 | | Beautiful Crown | $36870 | $16500 | 2.23 | $16500 | 2.23 | | Choisir | $78881 | $33000 | 2.39 | $35750 | 2.21 | | Encosta De Lago | $296139 | $302500 | 0.98 | $143000 | 2.07 | | Rock of Gibraltar | $67052 | $82500 | 0.81 | $33000 | 2.03 | | Show A Heart | $59345 | $33000 | 1.80 | $30250 | 1.96 | | Exceed & Excel | $109309 | $110000 | 0.99 | $66000 | 1.66 | | Commands | $104768 | $66000 | 1.59 | $66000 | 1.59 | | Stratum | $86811 | $33000 | 2.63 | $60500 | 1.43 | | Fastnet Rock | $195073 | $82500 | 2.36 | $137500 | 1.42 | | Lonhro | $119978 | $55000 | 2.18 | $88000 | 1.36 | | More Than Ready | $146537 | $110000 | 1.33 | $121000 | 1.21 | | Sequalo | $33044 | $13200 | 2.50 | - | - | | Blevic | $34667 | $5500 | 6.30 | - | - | | Hussonet | $99212 | $137500 | 0.72 | On Application | - |
Team up with KWH Kitchwin do a number of stallion bookings on behalf of our clients. If you think you are getting a good price, consider what might be acheived by pooling your nominations with us. If you are interested in doing this, please call Mick on 02 6545 8065 as soon as possible. Bring on Brisbane! 
Less a tongue tie, Shellscrape was back to his gutsy best last week in the Group 1 Galaxy (we hope you backed him at the 25-1). After being on the speed from the outside gate and then 5 wide around the turn (after getting a smack via a wayward Victorian), he flew home to be closely beaten by the very impressive Testa Rossa filly, Ortensia. Both horses go to Queensland for the BTC Cup over 1200m and one would hope after 3 unlucky Group 1 placings, Shellscrape will get what he deserves. Snapy Halo also heads north with the Group 1 Doomben Cup his target in 5 weeks time. Beaten 2.7 lengths in what has been regarded as the best Doncaster in many a year all signs are positive. Often these imports improve second campaign so all the owners are a touch excited about his Spring. Farm Conditions Update 
There was no rainfall recorded this week. Weekend Acceptances FROM THE PADDOCK RUNNERS Saturday April 24 Australia
2.15pm Race 4 Champagne S. Gr.1, A$300000 1600m
Shadows in the Sun (AUS) 2007 (G. by Dane Shadow-Best Out West) - Sold at the 2009 Magic Millions for $280,000. Anthony Cummings was beaming with the way he worked on Tuesday after a tough, wide run last week against open class horses. Looks tough from the wide draw and the odds agree - the stable has a higher opinion of the horse. BRC
3:45pm Race 7 Pilates on Collingwood Mick Dittman P., A$100000 1000m
Phelan Ready (AUS) 2006 (G. by More Than Ready-Nancy Eleanor) - Sold at the 2008 Magic Millions for $150,000. Has won many millions since. Set Weights, barrier 5. Should win this. Macau
Macau JC
14:30 Race 2 The Catterick(bbs), M$255000 1500m
Regimental Hero - Good Future (Mac.) (AUS) 2005 (G. by General Nediym-Sherborne Abbey) - Sold at the 2007 Magic Millions for $140,000. Has won two, including STC before heading north. Good luck to his breeder Grahame Mapp. 16:35 Race 6 The Doncaster, M$210000 1500m
Telecom Boom (AUS) 2003 (G. by High Yield-Tears for Tristram) - Sold at the 2005 Easter Sale for $135,000. Has won 6 and $116,000 in Australia and Macau. Good luck to his breeder Carl Holt. OTHER RUNNERS OF INTEREST Saturday April 24 Australia
1:40pm Race 3 Emancipation S. Gr.2, A$150000 1600m
Music Review (GB) 2004 (F. by Singspiel-Vivid Concert) - She was purchased by Kitchwin and Sheamus Mills (the Snapy team) for 55000gns in 2007. She has won $266,000 now and is multiple stakes placed. The way she returned last start may suggest that a group win is not far away. Second up form, check it out? Good luck to her owner Neil Werrett. 4.15pm Race 7 Daily Telegraph All Aged S. Gr.1, A$300000 1400m
Tickets (AUS) 2007 (C. by Redoute"s Choice-Staging) - Looking to launch his mum into legend status if he can win his Group 1 here. Hot field but a very, very talented horse. Good luck to his breeder/owners Peter and Wendy Moran. Sunday April 25 Please note there is a Dane Shadow runner likely to go around on Sunday that I can"t talk about in this release for obvious reasons. Good luck?
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