Riverbank farm is very excited to announce the arrival of BON AURUM to join our stallion roster for the 2019 breeding season. Bon Aurum will stand alongside Boulder City, Redente, Skilled, Wayed Zain, Von Costa De Hero and Anacheeva. This year we will continue to offer our special package of routine reproductive veterinary fees included in the stallion service fee (conditions apply).
ANABAA X MONROE MAGIC
BAY - 2007 - 16 HH
Champion 3yo Miler in AUS/NZ in 2010-11
Impressive winner of Caulfield Guineas (Gr1)
Showed versatility as a racehorse winning at stakes level over 1200m to 1600m and placed in the ATC Australian Derby (Gr1) over 2400m
Sire of Gr 3 winner and multiple Gr 1 placed Ana Royale
Progeny have his versatility winning from 1000m to 3200m
Bon Hoffa x Goldsmobile
CHESTNUT - 2012 - 16.1 HH
Impressive Group 1 winning son of Bon Hoffa
Precocious speedster winning at 2
Multiple stakes wins as 3YO over 1200-1400m including Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Multiple Stakes wins as 4YO including G1 MRC Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (won by his sire in 2007)
Described by trainer Ciaron Maher as “a tough horse, an exceptional athlete and a beautiful type”
Described by Ken King as “a better racehorse than his sire”
Destined to emulate his sire in the breeding barn
Relocated in 2019 offering exceptional value for money
Snitzel (AUS) x Vegas Showgirl (NZ)
BAY - 2014 - 16.3HH
Maternal half-brother to superstar Winx
Only son of leading Australian sire Snitzel to stand at stud in Victoria under $10,000
Impressive looking colt sold for $2.3m as yearling
Unraced due to suspensory injury
Covered 94 mares in 2018 with fertility in excess of 90%
Redoute's Choice x Stella Cadente
BAY - 2006 - 16.2 HH
Arguably the best value son of Redoutes Choice standing at stud in Australia
Blueblood pedigree out of champion mare Stella Cadente
Progeny earnings in excess of $2.4m
Progeny have looks, speed and temperament
62% winners to runners from first 5 crops to race
Commands x Dextrouse
BAY - 2007 - 16.1 HH
Beautifully conformed group 1 winning son of Commands
Son of blueblood mare Dextrous, winner of Sandown Guineas, from prolific stakes winning family
Sire of group winners Pecans and Fiscal Fantasy
Progeny have versatility winning from 1000m to 2400m
Encosta De Lago x Piavonic
BAY - 2005 - 16.2 HH
Winner of Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr 2) earning over $1.1m in career prize money
Sire of stakes winners Lord Von Costa and Von Costa Glass
61% winners to runners from first two crops
Progeny earnings in excess of $5.8m
Versatile – progeny have won over distances from 1000m to 2200m
High Chaparral x Zyoon
BAY - 2012 - 16.3 HH
Magnificent looking son of multiple Gr 1 winning sire High Chaparral
Regally bred out of half-sister to champion sire Encosta De Lago
Won 2 of 5 starts over 1900m before retiring due to injury
First crop of foals have his looks, scope and temperament
Offers affordable access to superior bloodlines
118 Holdsworth Road
Benalla VIC 3672
W riverbankfarm.com.au
Contact Russell Osborne
Nominations and general horse enquiries
M 0423 768 155
E rosborne3@bigpond.com
Contact Caroline Osborne
Veterinary and accounts
M 0401 364 188
E duddyvet@hotmail.com
Riverbank Farm is located in north-east Victoria, in an easy to find location opposite Benalla racecourse and within easy driving distance of Melbourne.
Owned and managed by Russell and Caroline Osborne, Riverbank offers affordable thoroughbred agistment. We cater for every stage from foaling, breeding, weaning and spelling to the racetrack.
Our vision is that all our clients can experience the thrill of breeding and owning a winning racehorse through offering top quality stallions at affordable prices and competitive agistment rates. With the combination of Russell's horse handling skills and Caroline's veterinary skills, you can rest assured your horses will receive the best of care.
Enjoy having a look at our stallions and please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.
