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Champion Thoroughbreds has been syndicating racehorses in Sydney since 2009. Boutique in size, Champion focuses on an excellent ownership experience with a commitment to outstanding communication, social events and winning results. Join the Champion family and enjoy the thrill of racehorse ownership with a dedicated and experienced team!
SINCE 2009
12+ Years experience in syndication, making Champion one of the more established syndicators in NSW.
OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE
We pride ourselves on excellent owner communication and regular events including Open Days, Cocktail Parties + much more.
WINNING RESULTS
We've celebrated success at the highest level with multiple Group 1 winners and countless stakes wins.
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Lilac Blooms at Randwick with Breakthrough Group Win
Apr 20, 2025Quality Justify (USA) filly Lilac finally broke through for a deserved stakes victory this autumn, claiming the $250,000 Group III ATC James HB Carr Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Trained by Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald, Lilac had already secured a listed win in Melbourne last spring and had been ultra-consistent this preparation, including a strong fourth-place finish behind Lady Shenandoah in the Group I ATC Surround Stakes. Given an ideal ride from gate one by James McDonald, Lilac made the most of her inside draw, sprinting clear in the straight before holding off a late challenge from More Territories to win by a long neck. "She's always been a bit of a bridesmaid, picking up a lot of seconds, thirds, and fourths. Although already a listed winner, it’s so rewarding to see her get that Group win, especially for such a fantastic group of owners," said Annabel Neasham. "I’d be interested to hear what James (McDonald) thinks, but I’ve always felt 1400m might be her upper limit. That said, she relaxed beautifully today, and it was a top-class ride." Following a highly productive three-year-old campaign, Lilac is expected to head for a well-earned spell. She now boasts three wins and three placings from nine starts, with career earnings pushing past $370,000. "That was always the plan. She’s had a fairly busy prep, and although she’s not the biggest filly in terms of holding condition, she actually looked the best she has all campaign today," Neasham added. "We'll discuss it with the owners, but there's plenty of excitement ahead for her as a four-year-old." A $300,000 Karaka Book 1 purchase by Champion Thoroughbreds and Annabel Neasham Racing from the Curraghmore draft, Lilac races in the Champion Thoroughbreds colours with a large ownership group, including Coolmore, who bred and raised her at their Australian base.
Group 1 Glory as Castelvecchio Charges Up the Sire Ranks
Apr 7, 2025Pictured: Castelvecchio After a narrow defeat in the Gr1 1000 Guineas last prep, talented 3YO Castelvecchio filly Aeliana delivered redemption in style on Saturday, storming home in the Australian Derby at Randwick. She outclassed the boys with a dominant 5-length victory over 2400m, handing her sire his second Group 1 winner from his first crop. It’s been a meteoric rise for the young stallion, who now sits firmly in second place on the second season sires table, trailing only Too Darn Hot, with an impressive 19 winners from 50 runners — including five stakes winners. Even more notably, he’s climbed to fourth on the three-year-old sires list, behind elite names like Written Tycoon, Snitzel, and Too Darn Hot, and ahead of heavyweights such as Zoustar, Harry Angel, and I Am Invincible. With growing confidence in Castelvecchio’s future, we invested decisively at this year’s yearling sales — securing two quality fillies by the Group 1-winning son of Dundeel. Our Castelvecchio x Iskander filly, who will be trained by Chris Waller, has been fully subscribed, reflecting the strong demand for progeny by this up-and-coming sire. However, there is still an opportunity to get involved. We have limited shares available in our second Castelvecchio purchase — a filly from the Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale, out of Redoute’s Choice mare Charm School. Charm School was a $480,000 yearling herself, and showed ability early, winning on debut as a 2YO over 1000m at Sandown from just four career starts. Importantly, she hails from a family rich in speed and precocity — one that includes Group 1 Golden Slipper winner Farnan. With Castelvecchio’s profile continuing to rise and a strong pedigree behind this filly, she presents an exciting prospect for those looking to race a well-bred, athletic type with genuine upside. And better yet, she was purchased for just $80,000 and represents excellent value. For more information, please email racing@championthoroughbreds.com.au or CLICK HERE to learn more about this filly. Pictured: Castelvecchio x Charm School Filly
Adventure Seeker Steps Up at Wagga, Makes It Two Straight
Mar 31, 2025Lightly raced filly Adventure Seeker kept her momentum rolling with a strong victory in Sunday's Country Boosted Benchmark 58 over 1200m. The daughter of The Autumn Sun handled the jump in class, backing up her last-start maiden win at Goulburn with another tough performance. Trainer Danielle Seib opted to freshen the filly up after her breakthrough victory, targeting this second-up assignment with precision. The move paid dividends. Breaking smartly from barrier 5 under Pierre Boudvillain, Adventure Seeker slotted into a perfect stalking position behind the leader. When the field straightened, she showed a touch of inexperience but found another gear when it mattered, out-finishing Gobbo’s Mate—a five-time winner—by 0.37 lengths. “It’s never easy stepping straight into benchmark company from maiden grade, so I think today’s effort had plenty of merit,” said Seib. From just five career starts, Adventure Seeker has now banked $47,975 in prizemoney, including $11,250 in BOBS Bonuses. A private purchase from Zhongli Thoroughbreds in June last year, she races in the silks of Champion Thoroughbreds alongside a strong ownership group, including A J Day, J D Kennedy, Dr. J R Hooper, Ms. V L Sheils, GSM Racing, P M Cohen, R Edwards, S P Munroe, A Stoevelaar, the We Bought A Hoof syndicate, and C Divis. With two on the board and room to grow, Adventure Seeker looks like a filly with plenty more to give.
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