The North East of Victoria is home to some of Australia’s finest thoroughbred properties and has been home to some of this countries finest thoroughbred stock. The region has produced Melbourne Cup winners, Champion Stallions, Leading Breeders and is renowned for raising, preparing and selling some of Australia’s best racehorses.

The area is steeped in a rich history that dates back to the turn of last century when an imported stallion Comedy King won the 1910 Melbourne Cup. Comedy King was retired to Nooralim Stud in Nagambie.

One of Australia’s most famous Melbourne Cup winners Rain Lover was by the Nagambie stallion Latin Lover, who stood at The Nook Stud owned by the Nitchke Family. The Nook was also known for the champion thoroughbreds Orgoglio and High Peak.

In recent times the stallion farms in the region have more than covered themselves in
glory, with the likes of Chatswood Stud in Seymour having stood 2 Golden Slipper winners in Danzero and Flying Spur and Blue Gum Farm standing Champion Stallions, Noalcoholic, Rubiton and Encosta de Lago.

Just a short trip up the Hume to Euroa you will find the home of Champion Mare Let’s Elope, owned by Dennis Marks' Seven Creeks Estate. She set the racing world alight with her wins in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Retired Champion Stallion Rory’s Jester calls the paddocks of Collingrove home now after
a decade of service to the breeding industry. Rory’s Jester was one of the main reasons Collingrove Stud set up in Victoria as the chestnut stallion’s ability to throw star 2yo’s was ideal for the Super VOBIS incentive scheme, unique to Victoria.

The region is now in a terrific position to create new history, with more farms, stallions and investment than ever before, an exciting era dawns on this famous region.

2007 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES WINNER - SLEEK CHASSIS

Bred in Nagambie by Wood Nook Farm

Bob & Rosemary Scarborough