Alamosa
Road to Rock
Handsome Ransom

Sire Line

The stud career of Road To Rock’s sire Encosta de Lago, is one of the most admirable and remarkable of Australasia’s modern day stallions. From a humble A$8,500 stud fee upon his retirement to stud in 1997, the son of Fairy King has swept all before him to become one of Australia’s greatest ever sires.

Since leaving his first stakes winner in January of 2001, a further 69 black-type winners have followed suit, including 16 at the elite level. His list of accolades include two Australian Champion Sire titles in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, and second in the 2003-04, 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.

Along with his great rival Redoute’s Choice, Encosta de Lago is Australasia’s most sort after stallion in the sales ring, a remarkable 19 of his yearlings having sold for $1,000,000 or more.

Such has been the impact Encosta de Lago has made on the Australasian racing scene, there is no doubt the reigning champion sire of Australia will continue to make an impact on bloodlines for many generations to come. As the only multiple Group One winning son of Encosta de Lago at stud, Road To Rock leads the charge to continue the lineage of this great sire.

By ENCOSTA DE LAGO
  • 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$464,850, VATC Vic Health Cup, Gr.1, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, 3d VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, VATC Debutant S., L. He entered stud in Aust. in 1997. Champion Aust. Sire in 2007-08, 2008-09, second in 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2009-10. Sire of 1000 progeny to race, 667 winners (66.0%), earnings of over $94 million, 69 stakes winners, 79 stakes placegetters, inc.
 
  • SACRED KINGDOM (03g, Zeditave, Sir Tristram). 15 wins at 1000m, 1200m to 2010, £13,194, S$513,000, HK$34,385,400, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1-twice, HKJC Chairman’s Sprint Prize, HK-1-twice, Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint, HK-1, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, Sgp-1, HKJC GOME Sprint, HK-2-twice, Cathay Pacific International Sprint Trial, HK-2, 1200m-in track record time, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, HK-3, Arsenal H., Arculli Trophy H., Granville H., Lantau Peak H., HKU Alumni Association Challenge Cup, 2d HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, HK-1, Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup, HK-1, Cathay Pacific International Sprint Trial, HK-2, 3d HKJC Chairman’s Sprint Prize, HK-1, 4th HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup, HK-1, Sha Tin Vase, HK-3.
  • RACING TO WIN (02g, Kenny’s Best Pal, Kenmare). 13 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m to 2009-10, A$3,760,785, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, Epsom H., Gr.1, All Aged S., Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, STC Apollo S., Gr.2, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Theo Marks S., Gr.2-twice, AJC Emirates Airlines 2YO H., STC PJ Gallagher’s Parramatta H., Nivea Visage 2YO H., 2d STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, Warwick S., Gr.2, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2, Golden Rose S., L, 4th VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2.
  • ALINGHI (01f, Monde Bleu, Shirley Heights). 11 wins-4 at 2-from 900m to 1700m, US$69,780, A$3,470,325, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, SAJC Swettenham Stud S., Gr.1, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, Saratoga Ballston Spa H., Gr.3, MRC Debutante S., L, Quezette S., L, 2d VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, AJC Heroic 2YO Championship S., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, MRC Invitation S., Gr.1, 4th AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1.
  • PRINCESS COUP (03f, Sovereign Red, Arch Sculptor). Top filly on the 2006-07 NZ 3YO Free H. 2007 NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year 2007. Joint third filly on 2008-09 Australasian 4YO+ Classification.12 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, NZ$2,948,150, A$1,134,000, Hawke’s Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1-twice, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Hawke’s Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1, MRC St George S., Gr.2, WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S., L, Banks Peninsula RC Canterbury S., L, CJC First Sovereign Trust 3YO S., Manawatu RC New Zealand Bloodstock 2YO H., 2d VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, STC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Ranvet S., Gr.1, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, Hawke’s Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.1, 4th MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1.
  • LASHED (99f, Salieri, Boucher). 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$298,750, A$711,240, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, SAJC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.3, Alcohol Go-Easy S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 2d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, VRC Vanity S., Gr.3, MRC Out of Danger 2YO H., 3d ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand S., Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, MRC Tranquil Star S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1, Hawke’s Bay Stoney Bridge S., Gr.2.
  • MNEMOSYNE (02f, Canny Lad, Whiskey Road). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,371,975, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, City Tatt’s RC Furious S., Gr.2, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3, STC Bradley Photographers 2YO H., 2d AJC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, 3d AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, 4th STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Light Fingers S., Gr.2.
  • ROAD TO ROCK (04c, Midyan, Welsh Saint). 6 wins from 1500m to 2000m to 2009-10, A$1,233,350, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Carbine Club H., L, MRC Victoria Gold Cup, L, VRC Chris Isaak H., MVRC Independent Cranes H., 2d AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, VRC Antler Luggage H., AJC Randwick Maiden H., Rajah Sahib H., MVRC Honan Insurance Brokers H., STC Nisea Visage Maiden P., Jacob’s Creek Sparkling H., 3d AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, 4th BRC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, MRC Sandown Classic, Gr.2, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2.
  • SIRMIONE (03g, Defensive Play, Danzatore). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, A$1,894,375, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, QTC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Qld Tatt’s RC Australia Post Tattersalls S., L, 2d Australian Cup, Gr.1, MRC St George S., Gr.2, Fat Quaddies H., 3d STC BMW S., Gr.1, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, Queensland Derby, Gr.1, BTC Doomben Classic, Gr.3, VRC Bulban 2YO H.
  • TITANIC JACK (99g, Stage Door Johnny, T. V. Commercial). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,288,950, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, MRC Autumn S., Gr.3, Sandown S., Gr.3, VRC Murray Cox 2YO H., MVRC Sport 927 2YO H., Carlton Draught 2YO H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, Zeditave S., L, 3d MRC Invitation S., Gr.1, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, MVRC Ian McEwen Trophy, Gr.3, 4th MRC Toorak H., Gr.1, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.
  • NEWPORT (02g, Nishapour, Rheffic). 9 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$1,275,700, AJC Metropolitan H., Gr.1, QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2, AJC Randwick City S., Gr.3, Navy Seal Welter H., STC BP Woodward & Associates Stayers Cup, AJC CVD Ladies Bowling Club H., VRC TCL Electronics P., 2d STC WJ McKell Cup, L, Rosehill Gardens Event Centre H., Konica Minolta H., 3d BRC Eagle Farm Cup, Gr.2, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, MRC Ladies’ Day P.H., STC Inghams Love’em H., 4th BRC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2, AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, Carbine Club S., L.
  • DELAGO BROM (99c, El Qahira, Sir Godfrey). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$888,500, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MRC Vain S., L, Rancher 2YO P., 2d VRC Sires’ Produce S., Gr.1, Debonair S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1.
  • MANHATTAN RAIN (06c, Canny Lad, Nijinsky). Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification.2 wins at 2, A$1,308,800, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.3, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, AJC Canonbury S., L, STC Theslipper.com.au 2YO H., 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.
  • NORTHERN METEOR (05c, Fappiano, Forli). 3 wins at 1200m, 1250m, A$529,980, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, City Tatt’s RC Brian Crowley S., L, STC Grand Pavilion Maiden H., 1250m-in track record time, 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, 3d STC SLE H., 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1.
  • APERCU (04f, Zabeel, Scottish Rifle). 2 wins at 2, A$414,225, QTC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1, BTC Golden S., L, 2d City Tatt’s RC Omega 2YO P., 3d AJC La Caissiere 2YO H., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L.
  • SHADOWAYS (02g, Pride of Place, Bletchingly). 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$712,275, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MRC Heath S., L, Drawn 2YO H., Kilshery H., MVRC Inglis H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, Gilgai S., Gr.2, Gilgai S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine 2YO H., 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1-twice, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Standish H., Gr.3.
  • DOURO VALLEY (01g, Lord Seymour, Noalcoholic). Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (intermediate).8 wins from 1400m to 2100m, A$1,227,090, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1, Naturalism S., L, Diatribe H., So Called H., Tatura Cup, 2d MRC Caulfield Cup, Gr.1, South Australian Derby, Gr.1, MRC Sandown Classic, Gr.2, Eclipse S., Gr.3, Easter Cup, Gr.3, VRC Chubb S., L, Warrnambool Cup, 3d MRC St George S., Gr.2, VRC Decjuba P., Dalray H., MRC Mick Bolch H., Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H., Wimmera RC China Bowl, 4th VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, Turnbull S., Gr.1, MRC Coongy H., Gr.3, BTC Premier’s Cup, Gr.3, VRC Auckland Racing Club Metric Mile H., L.