Shane Wright

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

2YO CAPTIVANT colt Capital Express (ex Express Dreams) impressed in his first trial at Waipa, NZ, for trainer @PaulPertabNZ, who secured him at @KarakaChat 2025.

It’s exciting to see the progeny of our G1 Champagne Stakes-winning sire hitting the track! 🍾

#KiaOraStallions

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

The sireline on the move 🔥

G1 Champagne Stakes winner CAPTIVANT is setting the precedent for Australia's racing future.

First yearlings selling in 2025.

#KiaOraStallions

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Kia Ora Stallions 2024 - The SPEED you need ⚡️

Precocity and speed underpin Kia Ora’s stallion roster, with Farnan, Captivant and Prague all claiming Group victories at two. This solid foundation offers breeders the optimal chance to produce early-running racehorses with the tenacity to race as juveniles and beyond.

In alignment with prevailing market trends, we have opted to make Prague and Captivant even more accessible to breeders this season.

“We recognise that the market is slightly tricky and have responded accordingly. We will work hard to assist our valued clients in managing their breeding strategies, provide opportunities to mate the right mares with our outstanding young stallions at the right price, and help breeders pursue success in the sales ring and on the racetrack.” - Bloodstock & Breeding Manager @shane_wright86

🔹Farnan - $55,000
🔹Captivant - $22,000
🔹Prague - $13,200

Fees incl GST, payment on live foal terms.

Visit https://t.co/UQXaG9KMk6 to read the full story.

[Tara Madgwick @breednet]

Prague can certainly leave a good type! check out his latest additions to Breednet Foal Gallery including a filly from G1 placed G2 winner Invincible Gem https://t.co/X5Y10nZQla @kiaorastud

[Tara Madgwick @breednet]

New additions to Breednet Foal Gallery by Captivant include this filly from Summer Fun that could easily be a half-sister to a G1 winner by the end of this season, go Kimochi! https://t.co/X5Y10nZQla @kiaorastud @GaryPortelli

[Breednet @BreednetNews]

Nice first trial back for this unraced one.

Pajanti (3f Pierro x Crystal Flute) for @GRyanRacing.
$500k buy for @kiaorastud from @SledmereStud at @inglis_sales

Great grand-dam is Shantha's Choice.

@CoolmoreAus

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

We're rapt to have secured a colt by Champion Sire I Am Invincible from one of Strawberry Hill's famed families. He's a standout son of G2 winner MISS FABULASS (Frankel) and his grand dam is Champion 3YO Samantha Miss.

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Kia Ora Stallions Open House 🗓️

Join us on Saturday 26th August for a showcase of our stallions Farnan, Captivant and Prague.

RSVP essential, visit https://t.co/CCVo879pWU to register.

#KiaOraStallions

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Farnan leads first season sires at Magic Millions.

Given the Australasian market’s appetite for 2-year-old speed, it comes as no surprise to many that Farnan’s progeny have been well sought-after.

https://t.co/bNbwKJHmhM

[Breednet @BreednetNews]

Farnan starts strongly at the @mmsnippets National Weanling Sale.

$190k for this colt - second foal out of the I Am Invincible mare Bella Success. Bought by @jimcarey83 from Waylon J Stud.

@kiaorastud

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Our So You Think colt ex multiple stakes-winning, 13x winner Liz's Cable Girl (USA) sells for $110,000 to the bid of @NoorilimPark @inglis_sales (Lot 116). Best of luck with him! 🍀

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

PRAGUE, the leading first season sire (on ROI) during day 1 @inglis_sales*💥

Weanlings sold for up to 6x service fee incl. $90,000, $85,000 etc.

*3 or more weanlings sold

#KiaOraStallions

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

PRAGUE's first crop weanlings have caught the eye of many astute buyers and have been popular in the @inglis_sales ring today. @mattlaurierace went to $90,000 to secure his last lot of the day; Lot 229, a colt from G2 wnr Se Sauver @inglis_sale 👏

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Incoming 🚨 First crop weanlings by Champion 2YO FARNAN. Selling May 1 & 2 at the @inglis_sales Australian Weanling Sale.

#KiaOraStallions

[Cannon Hayes Stud @cannon_stud]

From the first crop of @kiaorastud's dual G3 winner Prague, Lot 19 @inglis_sales Weanling is bred on the successful Redoute’s Choice x Encosta de Lago cross that has produced G1 winners Mighty Boss, Sword Of State, Invader & Summer Passage.

Pedigree: https://t.co/RWg72AYn5c

[Shane Wright @shane_wright86]

@kiaorastud @inglis_sales @BelmontBldstck did someone say Truffle pizza

[Shane Wright @shane_wright86]

@lukewilkinson13 @kiaorastud @inglis_sales @ViaNapoliPizza @TDNAusNZ @anz_news 🍍 doesn’t friggin go on pizza, and you’re meant to be Italian #MarioandLuigisbigbrother

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

Freshly made wood-fired pizzas and Italian salads are on at Pavilion H!! 🍕🥳

[Tara Madgwick @breednet]

Kia Ora Stud deliver on the dream of G1 glory https://t.co/Ho9ahtbfVe @inglis_sales @kiaorastud @shane_wright86 @JamesBester4 @Aushorse_TBA

[Kia Ora Stud @kiaorastud]

“Progeny from both horses (Farnan and Prague) are inheriting their outstanding physical attributes, good size, correct, abundance of quality and great-moving types.” - @shane_wright86

https://t.co/BewNqzAUuF