Post by Kaitlyn on Jan 10, 2010 11:23:03 GMT -5
 | Nitrous 2006 Bay Thoroughbred Stallion Standing 16.3hh WIN 2009 7f $60,000 Allowance SHOW 2009 GI $1,000,000 Preakness Stakes PLACE 2009 GI $1,000,000 Belmont Stakes TBA TBHA Points, TBA HF Points, Won: TBA Nitrous has been a gem to the Matuchie eyes since long ago, and he has finally arrived with us! According to previous owner, Allison, "Nitrous is truly beginning to live up to his name." According to Allison of Atari International, Nitro bloomed quickly into a talented racehorse, having the stamina to go long distances. He prefers turf surfaces, something no doubt inherited from his dam. Now here at TME, we may turn him to the Steeplechase circuit in the long run, or keep him on the flat. Only his heart, and time, will tell. His sire is ZABEEL winner of the Cadbury Australian Guineas, Craiglee Stakes, Alister Clark Stakes and Fosters Moonee Valley Stakes. He was Champion Australian Sire in 1997-98, 1998-99 and Champion New Zealand sire in in 1995-96, 1997-98. He earned the Dewar Stallion Trophy in 1995-2006 for his accomplishments in New Zealand and Australian combined. Finally he earned the Champion New Zealand Sire Grosvenor Award in 1997-98,1998-99,1999-2000, 2000-01 after siring 100 stakes winners. His dam is SUNLINE who won the AJC Doncaster Handicap, Coolmore Classic, Waikato Sprint, AJC Flight Stakes, Hong Kong Mile and All-Aged Stakes. This earned her $8.4 million and Australian Horse of the Year three times, and Champion New Zealand Horse of the Year four times. She was also the first active runner to be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame. |
