Pierro (horse)
| Pierro | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Lonhro |
| Dam | Miss Rite Note (IRL) |
| Damsire | Daylami (IRL) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 5 October 2009 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Musk Creek Farm |
| Owner | G Kolivos & Mrs D Kolivos |
| Trainer | Gai Waterhouse |
| Record | 14:11-2-1 |
| Earnings | $4.5 million |
| Major wins | |
| Silver Slipper Stakes (2012) Todman Stakes (2012) Golden Slipper Stakes (2012) ATC Sires' Produce Stakes (2012) ATC Champagne Stakes (2012) The Run to the Rose (2012) Bill Stutt Stakes (2012) Hobartville Stakes (2013) Canterbury Stakes (2013) George Ryder Stakes (2013) | |
Pierro (foaled 5 October 2009) is a retired Australian thoroughbred racehorse and stud stallion.
Pierro was bred at Musk Creek Farm and sold for $230,000 in the Magic Millions sale. A bay horse, he stands at 16.1hh.
He had a short racing career, racing in just two seasons over distances ranging from 1200m to 2040m.
At three years of age, after just two seasons of racing, he was retired to stud at Coolmore, in Jerrys Plains of NSW, where he was purchased for $40 million.[1]
Racing career
[edit]Two-year-old season: 2011–2012
[edit]Pierro began his undefeated two-year-old season in the AJC Breeders' Plate in October 2011. He had a 5-month break before resuming in the Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes, which he won. He then ran in the Group 2 Spotless Todman Stakes, which secured him a place in the Group 1 Golden Slipper. Pierro started the slipper as a $6.50 chance, with the favourite Samaready coming in third to Pierro.[2] With a convincing win in the slipper, his record went to four unbeaten starts, making him the champion two-year-old colt of the season.
From here, Pierro went on to run in the Group 1 Inglis Sires Produce Stakes, where he started as second favourite behind the also unbeaten colt All Too Hard,[3] where he notched up another win for itself. The last race of his season, the Group 1 Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes, where he started as $1.22 favourite, as both bookies and punters had realised the true magic of the horse that was Pierro. He finished this with another win, finishing off his unbeaten two-year-old season. This incredible season had racing fans excited for the future of this horse, as an unprecedented 6 wins from 6 starts in very competitive races is no mean feat. This season was an incredible one for Pierro, attaining the "Triple Crown"[4] for two-year-olds.
Three-year-old season: 2012–2013
[edit]After the champagne stakes, Pierro was spelled for 5 months before resuming with the Run to the Rose at Rosehill. Starting as a $1.53 favourite, it was no surprise that Pierro added yet another win to his record. Following this, it was decided that he would be sent to Victoria, in the hopes of winning either the Caulfield Guineas or the Cox Plate, both races longer in distance compared to his usual race length. The first Victoria race Pierro raced in was the City Jeep Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley, a Group 2 race which he won after starting as a $1.06 favourite. Following this was the Guineas, and with the step up in distance Pierro couldn't quite get there and managed a second place in this race. It was then back to the Valley for Pierro to have a run in the Cox Plate. A big step up in distance from his usual sprinting distances up to the 2040m distance. Proving too much for the horse, he still ran a convincing third, an admirable achievement for a sprinting horse.
After the Victoria trip Pierro was sent back to NSW for a spell in preparation for the Sydney Autumn Carnival, one, which like his two-year-old season, he would dominate. Another 5-month spell proved ideal for Pierro, and he returned fresh in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes with a win back at his usual distance. It was then on to the Cellarbrations Cantebury Stakes, with another Group 1 win under his belt. He then geared up for the prestigious George Ryder Stakes, where as the $1.36 favourite he won yet again. Pierro's final race was the famous BMW Doncaster. Over the longer distance and heavy track he ran second to Sacred Falls. Following this, the owners decided to retire him to stud.[5] He was then sold to Coolmore stud, in a deal rumoured to be worth $30 million.[6]
His race record stands at 14 starts for 11 wins (including 5 Group 1), 2 seconds, and one third. His longest winning streak was 8 in a row. He had a winning strike rate of 78.6% and a place rate of 100%. He was the highest rated Australian juvenile since 1977 and the highest-rated 3yo sprinter in the world in 2013.
Race record
[edit]| Date | Result | Race | Venue | Distance | Group | Prizemoney | Weight | Time | Jockey | Winner/2nd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2011 | Won | Breeders' Plate | Randwick | 1000m | LR | $60,000 | 56 kg | 00:58.81 | Nash Rawiller | Hidden Warrior |
| 3 March 2012 | Won | Silver Slipper Stakes | Rosehill | 1100m | G2 | $120,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:06.80 | Nash Rawiller | Hussousa |
| 24 March 2012 | Won | Spotless Todman Stakes | Rosehill | 1200m | G2 | $180,000 | 55.5 kg | 01:12.14 | Nash Rawiller | Epaulette |
| 7 April 2012 | Won | Aami Golden Slipper | Rosehill | 1200m | G1 | $2M | 56.5 kg | 01:09.74 | Nash Rawiller | Snitzerland |
| 14 April 2012 | Won | Inglis Sires Produce Stakes | Randwick | 1400m | G1 | $300,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:21.47 | Nash Rawiller | All Too Hard |
| 28 April 2012 | Won | Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes | Randwick | 1600m | G1 | $240,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:35.03 | Nash Rawiller | Dear Demi |
| Date | Result | Race | Venue | Distance | Group | Prizemoney | Weight | Time | Jockey | Winner/2nd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2012 | Won | The Run To The Rose | Rosehill | 1200m | G3 | $75,000 | 60 kg | 01:09.86 | Nash Rawiller | Your Song |
| 28 September 2012 | Won | City Jeep Bill Stutt Stakes | Moonee Valley | 1600m | G2 | $132,000 | 57 kg | 01:36.31 | Nash Rawiller | Massive Impact |
| 13 October 2012 | 2nd | Beck Caulfield Guineas | Caulfield | 1600m | G1 | $180,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:36.05 | Nash Rawiller | All Too Hard |
| 27 October 2012 | 3rd | W. S. Cox Plate | Moonee Valley | 2040m | G1 | $220,000 | 49.5 kg | 02:04.14 | Corey Brown | Ocean Park |
| 3 March 2013 | Won | Hobartville Stakes | Rosehill | 1400m | G2 | $120,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:24.75 | Nash Rawiller | Rebel Dane |
| 23 March 2013 | Won | Cellarbrations Cantebury Stakes | Rosehill | 1300m | G1 | $210,000 | 56 kg | 01:15.99 | Jim Cassidy | More Joyous |
| 6 April 2013 | Won | Daily Telegraph George Ryder Stakes | Rosehill | 1500m | G1 | $240,000 | 56.5 kg | 01:31.08 | Nash Rawiller | Mufhasa |
| 20 April 2013 | 2nd | BMW Doncaster | Randwick | 1600m | G1 | $400,000 | 57 kg | 01:37.99 | Nash Rawiller | Sacred Falls |
Stud record
[edit]Pierro's first crop at Coolmore began running in 2017, with 3 Group 1 winning horses coming from it. His stud fee was $88,000 for 2019, at the time the 3rd most expensive stallion at Coolmore in Australia.[7]
Notable progeny
[edit]| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Levendi | Colt | Australian Derby, Tulloch Stakes (G2) |
| 2014 | Pierata[8] | Colt | All Aged Stakes (G1) |
| 2014 | Pinot | Filly | VRC Oaks |
| 2014 | Forore | Gelding | Hong Kong Derby, Hong Kong Classic Mile |
| 2015 | Arcadia Queen[9] | Filly | Kingston Town Classic (G1), West Australian Guineas (G2), Caulfield Stakes, Mackinnon Stakes |
| 2015 | Regal Power | Gelding | Railway Stakes, Kingston Town Classic |
| 2016 | Shadow Hero | Gelding | Spring Champion Stakes, Randwick Guineas |
Pedigree
[edit]He was from the fifth crop of the champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro out of the dam Miss Rite Note (IRE)[10](by Daylami). His dam sire Daylami's line also been traditionally strong with multiple Group 1 winners[11] Having a pedigree free of Danehill can attract breeders with Danehill mares.
| Sire Lonhro (AUS) - 1998 |
Octagonal(NZ) - 1992 | Zabeel (NZ) - 1986 | Sir Tristram (IRE) - 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Giselle (FR) - 1982 | |||
| Eight Carat (GB) - 1975 | Pieces Of Eight (IRE) - 1963 | ||
| Klairessa (GB) - 1969 | |||
| Shadea (NZ) - 1988 | Straight Strike (USA) - 1977 | Mr. Prospector (USA) - 1970 | |
| Bend Not (USA) - 1972 | |||
| Concia (NZ) - 1978 | First Consul (USA) - 1970 | ||
| My Tricia (NZ) - 1974 | |||
| Dam Miss Rite Note (IRE) - 2003 |
Daylami (IRE) - 1994 | Doyoun (IRE) - 1985 | Mill Reef (USA) - 1968 |
| Dumka (FR) - 1971 | |||
| Daltawa (IRE) - 1989 | Miswaki (USA) - 1978 | ||
| Damana (FR) - 1981 | |||
| Sky Song (IRE) - 1997 | Sadler's Wells (USA) - 1981 | Northern Dancer (CAN) - 1961 | |
| Fairy Bridge (USA) - 1975 | |||
| Criquette (GB) - 1990 | Shirley Heights (GB) - 1975 | ||
| Ghisliane (USA) - 1981 |
Pierro Plate
[edit]In 2018 a race for 2 year old horses was named after Pierro. It is an 1100m race, and it is run at Royal Randwick in the middle of February, and is a lead up race for the Golden Slipper.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Stein, Ginny (5 May 2017). "Triple Crown winner Pierro living luxury life as a stud". ABC News. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Aami Golden Slipper Results - Rosehill Gardens Race Results 7th Apr 2012". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Inglis Sires Produce Stakes Results - Royal Randwick Race Results 14th Apr 2012". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro". Coolmore. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro joins Caviar in retirement". www.heraldsun.com.au. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro joins Coolmore Stud". www.dailytelegraph.com.au. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro". Coolmore. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "The Everest instead of stud duties for Pierata". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Arcadia Queen heading to Chris Waller". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro Racehorse Profile, Stats, Form Guide, News & Results | Racenet". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro". Coolmore. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ "Pierro 2Yo Plate Results - Royal Randwick Race Results 16th Feb 2019". www.racenet.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2019.