Baring Bloodstock has thrown 100% support behind the 2025 Sunshine Stars Sale, scheduled for Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at Albion Park Paceway in Queensland. This event offers the greatest advantages for all buyers, large or small and here are 9 compelling reasons why this event should not be missed:
- Diverse Catalogue: The sale features a wide selection of yearlings, yearlings sired by renowned stallions such as American Ideal, Art Major, Bettors Delight, Bettors Wish, Captaintreacherous, Downbytheseaside, Stay Hungry, Sweet Lou and new standout, King Of Swing. Providing the best choices for buyers in Australasia in 2025.
- QBRED Eligibility: A significant number of the yearlings are QBRED eligible, granting access to exclusive race series and substantial bonuses. They will be able to compete for Group 1 Triad Series for 2YOs for each sex $150,000 and $153,000 for each sex 3Y0s.
- Generous Bonuses: The QBRED program offers a $14,000 first-win bonus at any age, a $7,500 second-win bonus for the first Queensland win in a subsequent season, and a $3,000 state-bred bonus for a third win in later seasons.
- Rich Race Series: Graduates can compete in lucrative races, Sunshine Stars $125,000 each sex 2YOs and $100,000 each sex 3YOs and the each sex $50,000 4YOs finals.
- Additionally all the Sunshine Stars Yearlings get to double dip and they can also compete for the National Series, estimate based on 2024 series, (2 x $175,000 each sex 2YO final) and (2 x $100,000 each sex 3YO final)
- Quality Bloodlines: Many yearlings come from the very best mare families in the sport, with a full American Ideal sister to the $497,482 winner Sally Fletcher. Full brother to the 5 time Group 1 winner Jewel Melody. Plus a very special, Bettors Delight colt out of the fast Christian Cullen mare to ever race in the Southern Hemisphere. Don’t forget Lot 16 the absolute striking colt bred on the hottest and newest Golden Cross that is smashing all previous records worldwide, and is a Sweet Lou over A Rocknroll Dance mare. This spectacular Golden Cross currently sits at $784,947 average earnings per starter. Then the exceptional colt, Lot 18 out of Colt Thirty One’s sister, same family as Charming Allie, Captains Pick, Cool And Classy etc…
- Proven Success: Past graduates, like "Cool And Classy," have achieved significant victories, underscoring the sale's reputation for quality offerings.
- Online Bidding: For those unable to attend in person, online bidding options are available, ensuring broader participation.
- Prominent Stud: Baring Bloodstock, the farm that totally dominated the $156,000 sale race in 2024, with the winner and first 6 of 7 horse across the line, will be a great starting point. It has the biggest and best draft from leading sires such as American Ideal, Art Major, Bettors Delight, Bettors Wish, Captaintreacherous, Downbytheseaside, Stay Hungry, Sweet Lou and King Of Swing, just to name a few. This offering not only has the potential for future racing success, it also offers life-changing opportunities for new owners.
These factors make the 2025 Ladbrokes Sunshine Stars Sale a premier event for those interested in acquiring quality standardbred yearlings. Purchasing from this sale opens doors to participate in upcoming race series and events like no other, plus enhancing the ownership experience in the sport we love.
