Current opportunities
Fortuna Ltd has been an active buyer at the 2008 Karaka yearling sales. David Ellis and Mark Walker, who select yearling for Fortuna Ltd, have procured four lovely yearlings (now two year olds) and details of these opportunities are below. We invite visitors to this site to register their interest in these opportunities NOW by contacting us via our contact page.
NB Applications for investment into Fortuna Ltd Bloodstock can only be made after investors have received and signed a Disclosure Statement.
Opportunities from 2008 Karaka Premier Sale
Lot No 1 - Captain Rio-Bahira Colt
We had identified this colt as a strong prospect some time ago, were doubtful if we could secure him within our price range, but being Lot No 1 was to our advantage as buyers were not "in the groove."A Colt by International shuttle Sire CAPTAIN RIO out of the Group winning Volksraad mare, BAHIRA. BAHIRA won the Group 3 WRC Thompson Handicap and her dam, CONIFER BAY was a Group 1 winning mare. This colt is a strong, powerfully built that will make a very smart two year old but has the scope to turn into a very good three year old. He is to be syndicated into 20 shares at $9,500 per share.
“This is just the sort of horse I love to buy; strong, a real athlete. He will make his mark for sure”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker.
Update as of 20th August 2008: The Captain Rio colt has been broken in, has spent time at the main Te Akau stable, is now spelling and will resume the next stage of his preparation shortly. He has furnished up into a strong powerful colt, very muscular through the shoulder and front section. He now has a name, Rio Fortune, and there is just one 5% share available at $9,500 plus ongoing monthly payments of $125 per month (monthly payments are backdated to 1st April 2008), so total ingoing costs for this share are $10,250 which includes the 1st September monthly payment. This Colt looks to have all the characteristics of a strong two year.
Lot No 126 - Choisir-Our Love Filly
We had wanted to get a filly at Karaka this year and were rapt to secure this one at a very good price.Her sire, CHOISIR was an outstanding Group One winning sprinter in Australia and franked that form by winning at Royal Ascot in England at Group One level. The dam, FOR LOVE, by Omnicorp, was a classy, Group winning racemare. She is a lovely, athletic type who is to be syndicated into 20 shares at $7,100 per share.
“A really lovely filly, she looks like a real runner”
- Te Akau Principal, David Ellis.
Update as of 20th August 2008: Everything has gone to plan with this filly’s early preparation. She now has a name, Chanson d’Amour, has been broken in, completed the first stage of her preparation, performed creditably at the jump out trials and is set to trial at Taupo on Sept 2nd. There are four 5% shares available at $7,100 plus ongoing monthly payments of $125 per month (monthly payments are backdated to 1st April 2008), so total ingoing costs for each of these shares are $7,850 which includes the 1st September monthly payment. Chanson d’Amour represents great value at this entry price as the filly/broodmare market is very strong.
Lot No 207 - Volksraad-La Brillante Colt
We had wanted to secure another Volksraad this year and was hopeful that we could get a nice one within our price range and boy, did we do that.This Colt by is by the NZ Champion Sir, VOLKSRAAD out of the Eight Carat mare LA BRILLANTE. The dam is by SIR TRISTRAM out of EIGHT CARAT making her a half sister to the likes of Kaapstad, Marquise, Diamond Lover etc. This VOLKSRAAD/SIR TRISTRAM cross has thrown a multitude of winners over the years. Apart from his breeding, however, this colt presents as a strong, very athletic two year old type. He will be syndicated into 20 shares at $7,750 per share.
“This was a great buy. To be able to buy a Volksraad out of a classic NZ family for the price we achieved is a dream come true”
- Fortuna Ltd Director, John Galvin.
Update as of 20th August 2008: All has gone well with this colt’s early preparation. He now has a name, Lord Brillante, he has been broken in, has completed the first stage of his preparation with distinction, has had a short "mini" spell, been gelded and has now resumed his preparation. He has furnished up into a big, strong gelding with genuine size to him. There are two 5% shares available at $7,750 plus ongoing monthly payments of $125 per month (monthly payments are backdated to 1st April 2008), so total ingoing costs for each of these shares are $8,500 which includes the 1st September monthly payment. This represents great value for a son of Volksraad out of a classic New Zealand female family.
Lot No 406 - Danzero-Tehama Colt
This was our "value" buy of the sale.A lovely brown (almost black really) colt by Golden Slipper winning Sire DANZERO, who has already sired a Golden Slipper winner in DANCE HERO and out of the CENTAINE mare, TEHAMA, who won twice herself and is descended from the Golden Slipper winner, FAIRY WALK Bred by Pencarrow Stud, he looks like a real early two year old type who will just get up and run. He will be syndicated into 20 shares at $5,750 per share.
“This colt is a lovely two year old type; he could be a real contender for the 2009 Karaka Million”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker.
Update as of 20th August 2008: Mark Walker’s comments above are proving to be very accurate. This colt has done everything right, has impressed his handlers during his breaking in phaze and the first part of his full training regime. So much so that Mark has nominated him for the world’s richest Two Year Old race, the Golden Slipper. He now has a name, Jesse Owens ( i.e. he is black and fast), he has been broken in, has completed the first stage of his preparation with distinction and will trial very shortly. There are two 5% shares available at $5,750 plus ongoing monthly payments of $125 per month (monthly payments are backdated to 1st April 2008, so total ingoing costs for each of these shares are $6,500 which includes the 1st September monthly payment. This represents sensational value for a Colt that has shown us so much to date.
Shares in these striking yearlings include the purchase price (including GST) and all preliminary expenses including insurance and fees. All of the above yearlings that were purchased at the 2008 Karaka sales are eligible for the Karaka Millions One Million Dollar race to be run at Ellerslie late January 2009.
Ongoing costs for investors into each of these syndicates will be $125 per month per 5% share. Full details of all costings are outlined in the Disclosure Statement and Syndicate Agreement.
Applications can only be made after investors have received and signed a Disclosure Statement.
To obtain an NZTR approved Disclosure Statement on these and other opportunities please contact John Galvin, Director of Fortuna Ltd, on 021-921-460 or email us.
2007 Syndicates to date
The six Fortuna Syndicates formed in 2007 have raised $753,000 from 73 investors, 61 of whom are newcomers to Thoroughbred ownership. We invite visitors to this site to register their interest for any upcoming opportunities by notifying us via our contact page. By registering your interest you will also receive regular newsletter updates from Fortuna Ltd.
Sahara Storm (Two Year old Filly by Desert Fox - Te Akau Trek)
We are pleased to announce our latest opportunity, this time a filly. A two year old who has been broken in and now in full training at Te Akau Racing Stables, this well conformed, athletic filly is a half sister to three year old filly, Special Mission (Towkay-Te Akau Trek), who has had a stunning racing career to date with three wins and a second from just six race day starts, all of which, apart from her maiden win, have been in Group or Listed company. The Desert Fox filly (nicknamed Matilda) is remarkably like her half sister in looks and conformation.“This filly is showing the same attributes and toughness as Special Mission. From what she has shown us so far, I am hopeful she can follow in her half sister's foot steps”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
This filly was syndicated into 20 shares (5% each share) at $5,000 each.
Performance to Date:
Sahara Storm has won a trial at Paeroa in June by 10 lengths. She then had a raceday start but struck a really unsuitable heavy track and is now spelling and will come back into work in the Spring.
Tell a Tale (Two Year old Gelding by Tale of The Cat-Cheeky Veronika)
Acquired at the recent Gold Coast Sale by David Ellis and Mark Walker, this colt is a striking, powerful looking individual who was well sought by buyers at the sale. By Tale of The Cat from the Sir Tristram mare, Cheeky Veronika, this colt looks like he will run at two years but will mature into a lovely three year old.“As soon as we saw this colt, we aimed to acquire him, as he is a striking individual with wonderful athleticism.”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
Leading jockey, Opie Bosson, who has ridden the colt in trackwork several times was also fulsome in his praise, stating “This colt is magnificent, he has a sensational stride and is undoubtedly a very good horse in the making.”
This colt was syndicated into 20 shares (5% each share) at $9,500 each.
Performance to Date:
Tell A Tale has had three race day starts for a win, a second and a fourth in a Listed Event. He had a long autumn spell and has now trialled twice at Te Teko for a third and fourth placing and at this stage will commence his three year old racing career at Taupo on September 12th.
Elusive Fortuna (Two Year old Gelding by Elusive City-Triplina)
Yearling Colt by the 2002 French Champion 2yo, Elusive City. This exciting young sire, who is standing at stud in both Northern and Southern hemispheres, has had outstanding success with his first crop of yearlings which have sold extremely well. This colt just oozes quality and is bred to perform as a two year old.“When we inspected this colt, both David Ellis and I thought he was just the type who could win the Million Dollar race at Ellerslie in Jan 2008 and we were thrilled to secure him for the price we did.”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
This colt was syndicated into 10 shares (10% each share) at $8,600 each.
Performance to Date:
Elusive Fortune trialled three times as a Two Year Old for two wins and a second. He was spelled and has now trialled twice at Te Teko for a 2nd and a close up fifth in strong company. He will commence his racing career at Te Rapa on Wednesday 3rd September in a Maiden Three Year Old event over 1100 metres.
Sir Invincible (Two Year old Gelding by Invincible Spirit-Muffin Mclay)
The Sales Topper at the recent Karaka Carnival Sale, this yearling colt is by the young Sire, Invincible Spirit who was a Group One winner in the UK. This Colt has an outstanding female pedigree, featuring top quality gallopers such as Sumerosa, Summer Fleur and Melbourne Cup winner, Empire Rose.“As soon as we saw this colt, we were determined to acquire him, as he is an outstanding individual with a wonderful pedigree.”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
This colt was syndicated into 20 shares (5% each share) at $7,750 each.
Performance to Date:
Sir Invincible started seven times as a Two Year Old, for two wins and a second. He contested the Karaka Million event (finished 11th). He had a long autumn spell and has come back bigger and stronger. He has been transferred to the Rangiora Stable to prepare for the 2000 Guineas and will trial at Ashburton Monday 25th August.
Volkarrie (Two Year old Gelding by Volksraad - Harriet)
Yearling colt by one of NZ’s outstanding and consistent sires, Volksraad, sire of over 370 winners. Out of a Kaapstad mare, Harriet, this striking colt is a half brother to Woburn, who won eight times including wins and placings at Group level. This colt»s pedigree just oozes class with horses like Zamazan Lass, Omnicorp, Bourbon Lass and Crimson featuring in the pedigree.“A lovely athletic colt by a great stallion. We were very fortunate to secure him as he was keenly sought after.”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
This colt was syndicated into 10 shares (10% each share) at $12,200 each.
Performance to Date:
Volkarrie performed creditably as a Two Year old, running 5th on debut on an unsuitable track, then winning at his second start before running third in a Listed event. "Dusty" as he is known around the stable has spelled at the Rangiora stables and is being prepared for the 2000 Guineas. He will trial at Ashburton Monday 25th September.
He's Licarocket (Two Year old Gelding by Easy Rocking-Triplina)
Yearling colt by young sire Easy Rocking
who boasts 44 winners to date. Out of a three time winning mare, Triplina, from the family of Tudor Light and Our Tristalight, this colt has the conformation and type to be a very good two year old.“This is a magnificent colt, one we bought specifically to win the Million Dollar race with at Ellerslie in January 2008.”
- NZ Champion Trainer, Mark Walker
This colt was syndicated into 10 shares (10% each share) at $10,500 each.
Performance to Date:
He's Licarocket has performed with distinction to date winning on debut, unplaced at this second start, spelled and then running a very close second on resuming at Tauranga in April. He then won with distinction at Te Rapa on June 7th, 2nd after drawing wide at Otaki and contested the Listed Ryder Stakes at Otaki at the end of July, finishing a tidy 5th after striking an unsuitable heavy track. He is now spelling and will resume in the late spring.
View the race day schedule to see upcoming Race and Trial dates for Fortuna Syndicate horses.