Castelvecchio (pictured winning the Champagne Stakes) has been retired and will stand alongside his sire Dundeel this season at Arrowfield Stud.
Arrowfield principal John Messara cited the uncertainty around racing with the current corona virus as the main reason behind the decision.
“Due to the current economic upheaval caused by COVID-19, we have mutually
agreed with Shadai Stallion Station to rest our Japanese shuttle stallions in 2020,” Messara said
“This decision and Not A Single Doubt’s retirement present a breeding opportunity for
Castelvecchio that we simply can’t ignore.
“Castelvecchio is a horse we simply had to have after his amazing juvenile
season and his world-class second to Lys Gracieux in the Cox Plate. He confirmed our
assessment of him with his Rosehill Guineas win and we were very much looking forward to his Spring 4YO campaign.”
In another change to its 2020 roster, proven Gr1 sire Written Tycoon will relocate from Woodside Stud in Victoria to stand at Arrowfield.
“We are excited to join forces with Woodside Park Stud to stand Written Tycoon at Arrowfield in 2020 and welcome the possibilities our alliance might deliver in the
future,” Messara said.
“Woodside will continue to support Written Tycoon and Arrowfield has already
committed to back him strongly with quality mares from our broodmare band.”
Reigning champion sire Snitzel will stand at a reduced fee of $165,000 incl. gst, Castelvecchio at $33,000 incl gst and Written Tycoon at $77,000 incl gst.
Dundeel is unchanged at $66,000 incl gst as is Shalaa at $33,000 incl gst and Showtime at $11,000 incl gst. The Autumn Sin has had a reduction to $66,000 incl gst from $77,000 while Pariah is down to $16,500 incl gst from $22,000.