“I’ve been lucky enough to ride some really good horses over my career, but I’ve never ridden a better two-year-old.”
– Hugh Bowman, jockey
OVERVIEW
THE MOST CREDENTIALLED CHAMPION 2YO COLT IN OVER A DECADE.
The sire of 10 Stakes horses (eight in his first crop), including NINJA, NORTH ENGLAND, KING OF POP, RECUPERATO, FARCITED, FARNICLE, GRAND EAGLE, PROFOUNDLY, MAGILL and INVINCIBLE SON.
Farnan finished his freshman year as the Leading First Season Sire in Australia on winners and Stakes horses and is currently the leading Second Season Sire on winners and prizemoney.
His yearlings have sold for $1,200,000, $800,000, $750,000, $725,000, $650,000 etc.
Australia’s pre-eminent Champion 2YO of the 2019-2020 season, earning a Timeform rating of 122.
He was the winner of five races at two, four at Stakes level, and $2.5 million in prizemoney, making him the highest Australian earning colt by Not A Single Doubt.
A $550,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast yearling by sire-of-sires Not A Single Doubt.
LEADING PROGENY
FARNAN Champion 2YO in Australia in 2019-20. 5 wins at 2, A$2,507,450, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Todman S., Gr.2, Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL. He entered stud in Aust. in 2021. Sire of 105 progeny to race, 51 winners (48.0%), earnings of over $7.2 million, 5 stakes winners, 5 stakes placegetters, inc.
NINJA (22g, So You Think, Jade Hunter). 4 wins at 1300m, 1400m in 2025-26, A$1,115,175, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, ATC Asahi Super Dry H., 2d GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, RL, 3d ATC TAB 2YO P., BRC Pierata P.
PROFOUNDLY (22f, Al Samer, Secret Savings). 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m to 2025-26, A$477,200, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, TAB H., BRC Stradbroke Season 2YO H., 2d ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, BRC Senq H., 3d Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Classic, Gr.3, BRC Milliners Market 2YO H., GCTC K2 Law H., 4th ATC Reginald Allen H., L.
KING OF POP (22g, All Too Hard, More Than Ready). 2 wins at 2 in 2024-25, A$246,150, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, ATC The Chase 2YO P., 2d ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3.
NORTH ENGLAND (22c, Lope de Vega, Testa Rossa). 2 wins at 2 in 2024-25, A$950,300, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Golden Gift, 3d ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3.
RECUPERATO (22f, Encosta de Lago, Danzero). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$203,800, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Ive 2YO H.
Farnicle (22c, Rip Van Winkle, Elnadim). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$333,400, ATC The Chase 2YO H., 2d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Tapp-Craig S.
Farcited (22g, Snitzel, General Nediym). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$80,500, 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.
Grand Eagle (22g, Pierro, Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 2 in 2024-25, A$201,100, ATC Bookmakers Recognition Day 2YO H., Good Luck Paris Eaton 2YO H., 2d ATC Chase the Dream 2YO H., Ranvet H., 3d ATC Brian Crowley S., L, 4th ATC Heritage S., L.
Magill (23c, Sooboog, Sunday Silence). Winner at 2 in 2025-26, NZ$183,985, 2d Auckland TR Karaka 2YO Million, RL.
Invincible Son (23c, Invincible Spirit, Kyllachy). Placed at 2 in 2025-26, 2d MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Magic Millions Vic 2YO Classic.
North Pole (22g, Fastnet Rock, Woodman). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1250m to 1800m to 2025-26, A$179,860, BRC March Yearling Sale H., XXXX H., Ipswich TC Great Northern 2YO P., 2d BRC Sky Racing H., XXXX H., 3d BRC Racecourse Village 2YO H., Mekka Raceday August H.
Blethyn (22g, Denman, Danehill). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m to 2025-26, A$118,050, MVRC Vale Pat Hyland H.
Impervious (22f, Ad Valorem, Encosta de Lago). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1200m to 2025-26, A$170,650, BRC Country Music Raceday September H., XXXX H., Ipswich TC Great Northern 2YO H., 2d BRC Rheem Heat Pumps H., 3d BRC QTIS Jewel 2YO Prelude, Mekka Raceday August H., Toowoomba Guineas.
Passiflora (22f, Charm Spirit, Giant's Causeway). 2 wins at 950m, 1200m in 2025-26, Wanganui JC Happy Hire 3YO S., 2d WRC Stephanie Murray Mortgages S., 3d BOP RC Armory S.
Knightsbridge (23c, Nicconi, Canny Lad). Winner at 2 in 2025-26, A$188,075, ATC Kia Ora Yearlings 2YO P.
Oz Princess (22f, Lonhro, Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1100m in 2025-26, ATC TAB P.
You Sexy Thing (22f, Written Tycoon, Secret Savings). Winner at 1350m in 2025-26, A$86,900, BRC Sky Racing H., 2d GCTC Carbine Club P., 3d ATC TAB H.
Farindira (22g, Falkirk, Centaine). Winner at 1250m in 2025-26, ATC Drinkwise P.
Nashville Jack (22c, Star Witness, Dixie Union). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, A$710,000, ATC Keeneland Yearling Sale 2YO H., 2d VRC Inglis Sprint, GCTC Sunlight P., 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L.
Airworthy (22c, I Am Invincible, Al Akbar). Winner at 1250m in 2025-26, ATC Vinnie at Yarraman Park H.
Commanding Belle (22f, O'Reilly, Iffraaj). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m to 2025-26, A$81,050, 3d ATC Drinkwise 2YO P.
Drumfire (23c, I Am Invincible, Fastnet Rock). Winner at 2 in 2025-26, 2d ATC Keeneland Breeders' 2YO H.
Johnny (22g, Zoustar, King's Chapel). Winner at 1000m in 2025-26, 2d ATC Schweppes H., 3d ATC Catanach's Jewellers H.
Bourbon County (22c, Unencumbered, Prince of Birds). Winner at 2 in 2024-25, 2d BRC Nova 106.9 H.
Kokatahi (22g, Testa Rossa, Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner at 1500m in 2025-26, A$94,060, 2d ATC Schweppes H., Drinkwise P., 3d ATC Schweppes 2YO H., Myplates 2YO H.
Faraway Dream (22f, Dream Ahead, Linamix). 2 wins at 1000m in 2025-26.
Reef Aquarium (22c, So You Think, Postponed). 2 wins at 1400m to 2026.
Party Boss (22g, Big Brown, Successful Appeal). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in 2025-26.
Fasvara (22g, Hurricane Run, Exit to Nowhere). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in 2025-26.
Olivia Twist (22f, More Than Ready, Danehill). 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m in 2025-26.
NORTH ENGLAND
Gr.3 Kindergarten Stakes & $1 million Golden Gift winner
PROFOUNDLY
Gr.3 ATC Adrian Knox Stakes winner & 2nd in Gr.1 ATC Australian Oaks
RECUPERATO
Gr.3 VRC Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes winner
KING OF POP
Gr.3 Black Opal Stakes winner
RACE RECORD
(in Australia)
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 5 | - | - | A$2,502,200 |
| 3 | 2 | - | - | - | A$5,250 |
| Totals: | 8 | 5 | - | - | A$2,507,450 |
| At 2 : | ATC (Rosehill) Golden Slipper S., Gr.1 (1200m beating Away Game and Mamaragan), Silver Slipper S., Gr.2 (1100m beating Global Quest and North Pacific), ATC (Randwick) Todman S., Gr.2 (1200m beating Tagaloa and Blondeau), Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (R), L (1100m beating Every Rose and Remorseless), Canberra RC John McGrath Auto Group 2YO H. (1000m) |
Champion 2YO in Australia in 2019-20.
PEDIGREE TABLE
| NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) B. 2001 SW 4 wins f:1200 r:1116 w:833 SW:85 | Redoute's Choice B. 1996 GW 5 wins f:1885 r:1555 w:1219 SW:182 | Danehill B. 1986 GW 4 wins f:2414 r:2086 w:1632 SW:347 | Danzig | Northern Dancer | 2 |
| Pas de Nom | 7 | ||||
| Razyana | His Majesty | 4 | |||
| Spring Adieu | 2 | ||||
| Shantha's Choice B. 1992 Wnr 1 win f:13 r:10 w:10 SW:5 | Canny Lad | Bletchingly | 7 | ||
| Jesmond Lass | 14 | ||||
| Dancing Show | Nijinsky | 8 | |||
| Show Lady | 8 | ||||
| Singles Bar Ch. 1991 SP 2 wins f:13 r:10 w:8 SW:1 | Rory's Jester Ch. 1982 GW 7 wins f:982 r:878 w:678 SW:76 | Crown Jester | Baguette | 6 | |
| Anjudy | 13 | ||||
| Rory's Rocket | Roan Rocket | 13 | |||
| Cantadora | 1 | ||||
| Easy Date B. 1977 Wnr 1 win f:16 r:15 w:11 SW:4 | Grand Chaudiere | Northern Dancer | 2 | ||
| Lachine | 19 | ||||
| Scampering | Misty Day | 5 | |||
| Scamper Away | 20 | ||||
| TALLOW (AUS) B. 2006 GW 3 wins f:8 r:5 w:5 SW:2 | Street Cry B. or Br. 1998 GW 5 wins f:1872 r:1536 w:1127 SW:135 | Machiavellian B. or Br. 1987 GW 4 wins f:724 r:588 w:405 SW:71 | Mr. Prospector | Raise a Native | 8 |
| Gold Digger | 13 | ||||
| Coup de Folie | Halo | 2 | |||
| Raise the Standard | 2 | ||||
| Helen Street B. 1982 GW 3 wins f:13 r:11 w:10 SW:2 | Troy | Petingo | 22 | ||
| La Milo | 1 | ||||
| Waterway | Riverman | 10 | |||
| Boulevard | 1 | ||||
| African Queen Gr. 1999 Wnr 5 wins f:10 r:9 w:7 SW:1 | Lion Hunter Gr. 1992 SP 3 wins f:606 r:529 w:380 SW:17 | Danehill | Danzig | 7 | |
| Razyana | 2 | ||||
| Pure of Heart | Godswalk | 2 | |||
| Audrey Joan | 10 | ||||
| Creola B. 1994 Pld f:12 r:9 w:7 | Palace Music | The Minstrel | 8 | ||
| Come My Prince | 13 | ||||
| Salamore | Vain | A10 | |||
| Salire | 1 |
PEDIGREE DAM LINE
STREET CRY Horse of the Year in UAE in 2002. Champion Middle Distance Horse in UAE in 2002. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m, US$4,753,675, 2,013,000Dhs, Nad al Sheba Dubai World Cup, Gr.1, Churchill Downs Stephen Foster H., Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al Maktoum Challenge #3, Gr.2, UAE Two Thousand Guineas, 2d Saratoga Whitney H., Gr.1, Santa Anita Norfolk S., Gr.2, Del Mar Futurity, Gr.2, Aqueduct Discovery H., Gr.3, UAE Derby, Gr.3, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Gr.1. Champion Aust. Sire in 2015-16, second in 2016-17, third in 2018-19. Champion USA/Can. Sire (by AEI) in 2010, second in 2007, 2008, 2009, third in 2006. Sire of winners of over $220 million - 135 stakes winners, inc. ZENYATTA, STREET SENSE, SHOCKING, WINX, OH SUSANNA, NEW YEAR'S DAY, VICTOR'S CRY, MAJESTIC ROI, STREET BOSS, LONG JOHN, etc. Maternal sire of winners of over $416 million - 197 stakes winners, inc. ROMANTIC WARRIOR, FARNAN, REBEL'S ROMANCE, VINO ROSSO, DANIEL BOONE, MR BAILETTI, LYRE, ATTICA, SEPTEMBER RUN, CYLINDER.
1st Dam
TALLOW, by Street Cry. 3 wins at 1100m, 1400m, A$365,530, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, AJC Inglis 3YO Bonus H., Forbes H., 2d GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Trophy, RL, 3d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, Magic Millions Wyong 3YO S., AJC Vale Jack Schell 2YO H., 4th Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2. Half-sister to Mr Light Blue. Dam of eight named foals, five to race, all winners, inc:-
FARNAN (c by Not a Single Doubt) Subject horse.
SANDBAR (c by Snitzel) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$525,970, ATC Rosebud H., L, Lonhro P., L, Chandon S H., Turf Club 2YO H., 2d ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, Pago Pago S., Gr.3, De Bortoli Wines H., 4th ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3. Sire.
Beside the Ocean (f by Zoustar) 2 wins at 1000m, 1300m, A$136,950, in 2025-26, ATC Inglis Xtra Bonus H., Buy an Arrowfield Graduate H., 2d ATC Drinkwise 2YO P., 4th ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3.
Cordina (f by I Am Invincible) 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m to 2025-26, 3d ATC Exceedance H., Vinnie Champion Sire H., BRC Sky Racing H., XXXX Gold H.
Summer Surf (f by Big Brown) Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of-
Surfin' Bird. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$149,875, to 2025-26, MRC Ive H., Sportsbet H.
Hokusai. 2 wins at 800m, A$89,070, to 2024-25, Ipswich TC Queensland Taxi Bowls P.
2nd Dam
AFRICAN QUEEN, by Lion Hunter. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, 2d QTC JM Gray-Buchanan H., 3d BTC Jacobsen Bloodstock 2YO H. Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-
TALLOW (Street Cry) 3 wins. See above.
Mr Light Blue (Fantastic Light) 8 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$329,650, BRC Coca-Cola Amatil H., Wallace Bishop H., Sky Racing H., GCTC Party in the Paddock Tickets Online P., Ladies Day H., 2d BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Channel Seven H., Hardings H., 3d BRC Brisbane H., L, Grinders Coffee H., Burton & Ryan Property Agents H., Hanrick Curren Accountants H., Bundaberg Distilling Company H., Coca Cola Amatil H., Tim Ryan Go Hard or Go Home H., 4th Ipswich Cup, L.
3rd Dam
CREOLA, by Palace Music. Placed in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to Come to Order, half-sister to BEAUTY SCHOOL, PETITE DANE (dam of DANISH SILVER), La Marama (dam of MR UNFORGETTABLE). Dam of 12 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:-
Whodunnit. 5 wins to 1400m, A$142,870, SCTC Skyracing.com.au H., 2d GCTC Membership the Perfect Gift H., Skypoint Observation Deck H., 3d BRC Energize Electrical Safety H., Brc.com.au H., Summer Racing H., SCTC Caloundra Produce H.
Evens. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$95,190, MVRC Sportingbet H., SAJC Guy Sebastian H., 2d MRC Ricoh P., 3d MRC Thomas North H., Melbourne Legacy Xmas H. Producer.
4th Dam
SALAMORE, by Vain. Raced twice. Sister to KINGSTON HERITAGE. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-
PETITE DANE (Danehill) 10 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, R392,120, Kenilworth Ascot Fillies Nursery S., L, Pisces S., Millionaires Sprint S., Durbanville Drohsky P., Emerald S., 3d Kenilworth Champagne S., Gr.3, 4th Clairwood Strelitzia S., Gr.3. Dam of-
DANISH SILVER (Silvano) 7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, R604,595, Greyville Michaelmas H., L, Clairwood Soccer 10 H., Greyville PSL Soccer 4 H., CC & A Insurance Brokers H., 2d Clairwood Easter H., L, 3d Clairwood Easter H., L-twice, 4th Greyville Betting World 1900, Gr.2, Schweppes H., Gr.3, Clairwood Christmas H., Gr.3, Scottsville Michael Roberts H., L.
BEAUTY SCHOOL (Royal Academy) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1050m, A$111,200, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L, SAJC Polytech H., 2d VRC Ottawa S., L, SAJC Patrick's Residential Developments H., 3d MRC Debutant S., L. Producer.
La Marama. Unraced. Dam of-
MR UNFORGETTABLE (Rubiton) 7 wins to 1500m, A$500,010, STC Winter S., L, Kraft Foods H., GCTC Queensland Events Magic Millions P., ATC Bungalow 8 H., AJC Lactate Pro H., International Passport H., Convention Centre H., 2d BTC Classic, Gr.3, 3d STC Winter S., L, Scone Cup, L.
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