Introducing VA PENSIERO
Speed horse, speed pedigree…
- Highest-rated son of Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO Sire STRATUM to stand at stud
- Record-breaking 2YO, 1st ATC Hcp., Warwick Farm, 1000m, in 56.7secs, beating I’M ALL THE TALK
- 1st Group 3 San Domenico S., 1100m (first up at 3), beating CLUSTER, KUROSHIO, SIDESTEP…
- 1st Group 3 Run To The Rose, 1200m (led from gate to finish), beating DISSIDENT, CRITERION, ZOUSTAR, EUROZONE, CLUSTER, SIDESTEP…
- 2nd Group 2 Challenge Stakes, 1000m (at 4) to MIRACLES OF LIFE, beating RUBICK, MOSSFUN, RAIN AFFAIR, VILLA VERDE…
- Inbred to DANZIG and BLETCHINGLY – two of the greatest Australian speed influences
From the most dominant and sought after sire line in the Australian Stud Book, Va Pensiero displayed a blistering turn of foot at 2yrs before becoming one of his generations best sprinters at 3yrs. He had genuine Group 1 ability, however his race career was interrupted by a recurring tendon injury which ultimately ended his career in the 2016 Group 1 Lightning Stakes.
The San Domenico has firmly established itself as a “sire-making” race in Australia, with the likes of FOXWEDGE, DUPORTH, CHARGE FORWARD, TESTA ROSSA and GENERAL NEDIYM all previous winners.
Similarly, the Run To The Rose is developing a big reputation as a sire-making race with EXOSPHERE, HALLOWED CROWN, PIERRO, SMART MISSILE, and DENMAN all winners of this prestigious sprint.
An outstanding individual, Va Pensiero has a beautiful galloping action, brilliant gate speed and a real desire to win.
This top class sprinter retires to stud in 2016 with the overall record of three wins and three seconds from sixteen starts with earnings of $387,600.
Video Replay of Va Pensiero winning his second start at 2yrs at Warwick Farm over 1000m, beating I’m All The Talk in a time of 56.7 secs.
Video Replay of Va Pensiero winning the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m), beating Cluster, Kuroshio, Sidestep, etc.
Video Replay of Va Pensiero winning the Group 3 The Run To The Rose (1200m), beating Dissident, Criterion, Zoustar, Eurozone, etc.
– News from Jindera Park
