From TDN: The first victory for any sire is always significant, but when that winner happens to triumph in stakes class, it makes the moment all the more noteworthy. That was the case for Aquis Farm, who on Saturday, celebrated the maiden win for their freshman sire Santos.
ANZ Bloodstock: Morning Briefing: First For Santos
From ANZ Bloodstock: Aquis Farm’s first season sire Santos (I Am Invincible) sired both his first winner and first stakes winner from just ten runners yesterday when his daughter Ulanova (2 f ex The Fairy’s Kiss by Elusive Quality) hacked up in the Taranaki 2YO Classic (Gr 3, 1200m) at New Plymouth.
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Breednet: Ulanova dominates New Plymouth juvenile feature -first stakes winner for Santos
From Breednet: Speedy filly Ulanova gave her rivals a good old-fashioned beating as she led all the way to take out the Group III Platinum Homes New Plymouth Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) in effortless fashion.
ANZ Bloodstock: Maiden of the Week – Ulanova (Santos)
From ANZ Bloodstock: This week’s Maiden of the Week accolade goes to two runners owned by Gandharvi Racing, who enjoyed a breakthrough week in the southern hemisphere, with Zoustar (Northern Meteor) filly Kazou and juvenile Santos (I Am Invincible) filly Ulanova both making successful debuts in Australia and New Zealand respectively.
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