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Resident Sire:
Deputy Governor (USA) 1984 (Master Willie/Regent Miss)
Deputy Governor is a strong chestnut standing 16.0h with a white blaze. His powerful physique and masculine handsome head is combined with a kind eye. Attributes he passes on to his progeny along with a good temperament and excellent conformation. Having commenced stud duties in 1989 Deputy Governor has made his presence felt here in New Zealand through well known 'classic winners' such as Zirna, Clear Rose, Hero and Leica Guv, in Australia where he has sired over 30 individual winners from as many starters and in recent years throughout Asia. He has sired many outstanding racehorses including the Hong Kong Derby Winner "Holy Grail" the well performed Dashing Winner and Malaysian based "Strength'N'Honour". Deputy Governor is one of New
Zealand's most consistent producers of well performed
thoroughbreds, and based on the statistics provided in
the 2002 Stallion Register: With his new fee of $5000 he is with the exception of two other sires who started their careers in the 70's half the service fee of any other sire with this level of achievement. Deputy Governor, a stallion with a proven track record available at an affordable price he really provides breeders with confidence to breed their mare. Some Statistics for you to consider: Stakes Winners to Foals Comparisons Zabeel.............................7.4%.............$85,000
plus GST Stakes Winners to Starters Comparisons Zabeel.......................................10.8% |
| Deputy Governor has to date produced 9
individual GROUP ONE winners, including his most recent
"Zirna", winner of the NZ Bloodstock Breeders
Stakes. Deputy Governor has produced 20 Stakes winners and multiple winners in nine different countries. Deputy Governor -Sire of Zirna 2003 Singapore Horse of the year.Sire of 1998 Hong Kong Horse of the Year "Holy Grail" out of Country Touch (Prince Echo); and of the 2000-2001 3 Year Old New Zealand horse of the Year "Leica Guv". Other Notable Results 2003-04 season: Analyst out of Trinket Box winner of the Macau Group 1 Derby and the Group 2 Chairman's Challenge Handicap. Lonstar Lady winner of the Group 3, Desert Gold Stakes at Trentham, NZ Zirna won SNG $350,000 Raffles Cup (SNG G1) and the $1.5mil Singapore Gold Cup (SNG G1). Named 2003-04 Singapore Horse of the Year and Stayer of the Year My Governess, winner of the Listed Fielding Cup, 2nd in the G2 Waikato Gold Cup and 3rd in the G1 Auckland Cup |
2005 Deputy Governor Horses to watch for:
Del Toro (nz) 2004 Premier yearling sale returns $190,000 for the Dennis Bros. 2004 NZ Yearling sale overall average $40,000 (Premier, Select & Festival) His FILLIES win big
races - G1 New Zealand Oaks, G1 Australian Oaks, G1 New
Zealand One Thousand Guineas, G1 New Zealand Thoroughbred
Stakes June 2004 - 8 wins, 7 individual winners,3 x 2nds, 2 x 3rds and 6 x 4ths. Highlight being Flying Bishop winning the Hong Kong $1 million 1600m Golden Years Handicap. July 2004 - 5 winners, 6 x 2nds, 6 x 3rds, 6 x 4ths. Highlights were Republic winning a $25,000 1800m Bore Head Handicap at Sandown, Australia and Etizaaz, trained by G Rogerson winning the 1200m Mark Watkins Handicap at Canterbury, Australia.
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