By Group 1-winning sire CASTELVECCHIO, this good looking 2 year old chestnut colt is the second foal out of Romalette (Epaulette), a two-time winner and three-quarter sister to the dam of Group 3 winner Emerald Kingdom and dual Listed winner Steel Frost. His second dam, Romare (Marscay), was a Listed-winning mare who produced multiple black-type performers, including Eramor, a Stakes winning 2 year old.

From a family rich in Stakes success, including Group winning 2 year old Erno’s Cube, this colt carries a pedigree full of speed, class, and versatility, making him an especially exciting prospect.

He is a good size colt with lovely scope and great strength and STAR has already had wonderful success with CASTELVECCHIO as the sire of our emerging superstar AELIANA (NZ) the stunning winner of the 2025 Group 1 Australian Derby at Royal Randwick by more than 5 lengths defeating a field of quality 3 year old colts and geldings. AELIANA (NZ) will focus on some of Australia’s most prestigious weight for age races throughout the Spring of 2025. She is now one of the most exciting and high profile mares currently racing in Australia.

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“Training for Star Thoroughbreds is a delightful experience. From entry point through to a young horse’s race career right up until his or her retirement, the Star team have a very well thought out system to look after their clients’ investment and the horse equally. Denise and her team ensure that racing with Star is absolutely a 5 star experience.”

– Chris Waller

A dual Group 1-winning son of Champion Sire Dundeel, CASTELVECCHIO displayed brilliance on the track with victories in the Champagne Stakes and Rosehill Guineas. As a juvenile, he claimed the Inglis Millennium and was placed in the prestigious Cox Plate as a 3 year old, running second to Japan's Lys Gracieux (JPN). Of the 3 year old sires ranked by Stakes winners for the 2024/2025 season in Australia, only Too Darn Hot and the now deceased Snitzel had a greater percentage of Stakes Winners to runners than CASTELVECCHIO. Amongst his top line performers are Star Thoroughbreds’ own Group 1 Australian Derby Winner AELIANA (Stakes earnings of $2.26 million to date) and Group 1 ATC Spring Champion Stakes winner EL CASTELLO. This 2 year old colt out of Romalette was the highest priced CASTELVECCHIO yearling at the 2025 sales in total from 29 of his yearlings sold. This is a reflection of how lovely this colt presents and his impressive overall quality.
By Group 1-winning sire Epaulette, Romalette is a two-time winner who hails from a distinguished black-type family. Her dam, Romare (Marscay), was a Listed winner and producer of multiple Stakes Performers, including Eramor, a Listed winning 2 year old. The family also features Stakes Winners Emerald Kingdom and Steel Frost, including the Group 2 winning Erno’s Cube. With her strong racing credentials and exceptional pedigree, Romalette has transitioned into her broodmare career, producing foals by Castelvecchio and Hitotsu, with more exciting progeny on the horizon.
Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Arrowfield Stud is one of Australia’s most renowned thoroughbred breeding operations. With a legacy of producing champions, Arrowfield has been home to legendary sires such as Redoute’s Choice and Snitzel, shaping the future of Australian racing. Combining world-class facilities with an unwavering commitment to excellence, Arrowfield continues to breed and raise elite racehorses that dominate both Australasian and international stages.

JUST RELEASED This colt is $39,850 (inc GST) per 10% share or $19,925 (inc GST) per 5% share.

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