Welcome to the 2014 Bombora Downs stud brochure - to those of us that love the idea of breeding the perfect racehorse this is both a time of anticipation and planning. For us at Bombora we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first Jungle Ruler foals, if they look like JR himself the expectation will only grow.

Lago Delight, our proven horse with just off 60% w/r is exceptional value and just goes on getting winners week in week out. More recently his first grand daughter to step out, Peggy Jean, won the Gr 1 Sires Produce and has earned over $900,000 thus far. Therock will likely have his first runners over the coming months. His rising 2yo's are an outstanding group and whilst they are not great in number they have been sought out by good stables and will be given every opportunity. Likewise the next 12 months for Annenkov. Whilst he has 2yo's trialling nicely they've yet to be tested and so it is with a great deal of anticipation we approach season 2014.

Which brings us to the planning! Choosing genuinely talented, tough, sound and well conformed stallions that compliment your mare is the first and most vital step on the road to anticipation and Bombora Downs is proud to offer four very affordable stallions that meet those requirements.

Stallions are but part of the mix at Bombora, foaling down for local breeders is one of our specialties, a service that sees us deliver in excess of 100 foals most years. The season is made further busy walking mares on to other stallions around Victoria. Three days a week we have a float on the road which is a service we provide to both resident and local mares. Weaning, sale preparation, spelling, agistment and breaking in are other services we offer to provide continuity of care for our permanent residents and many local breeders. From very modest beginnings Bombora Downs has steadily grown over the past 11 years into a beautiful farm with excellent facilities and a professional caring staff who are able to cater to all your equine needs.

Jungle Ruler started his racing career as a 2-year-old, with his best finish a 2nd in a 1200m maiden. He saluted the judge later that year as a 3-year-old and started a wonderful journey for his connections with multiple wins coming every calendar year for the next 6 years. He was a tough, durable racehorse, that retired sound when he was 9 years old after 115 starts, 20 wins and 24 placings, amassing more than $848,000 in prize money.

He was a versatile sprinter winning from 1000m to 1600m, on all types of ground but he was well known as a bold front runner, with grey mane and tail streaming, and a catch me if you can attitude. Jungle Ruler was twice stakes placed so could mix it with the best of them.

Jungle Ruler’s sire, Lion Hunter, a Group 2 placed sprinter, sired 17 stakes winners in the 6 seasons that he stood, with a Winners to Runners strike rate of 72%. Jungle Rulers dam, Calista, was the winner of her first 2 races and was by the influential speed sire, Zedative. There is plenty of speed to burn in this pedigree. A few of the progeny of Lion Hunter that have gone on to stakes success are Leone Chiara (dam of stallions Star Witness and Nostradamus), Lovely Jubly (dam of world class sprinter Chautauqua), Ferocity (stallion - standing in New Zealand) and Gold Edition.

Jungle Ruler has now stood a number of seasons at Bombora Downs. He has produced a number of winners from metropolitan grade to country as well as from sprints to 2000m. Fillies and colts alike, his progeny are being described as tough horses with a bit of attitude.

Jungle Ruler is best placed as a “breed to race” stallion, though there has been plenty of interest when progeny do go to the sales. He is producing good workman like sons and daughters that will bring a lot of fun to their connections when they hit the race track. Jungle Ruler was a legend of the turf and was the punters pal with his grey coat and familiar red blinkers. His progeny seem to be taking a lot from their dad.

Beautifully bred son of Danehill Gr1 placed himself, out of Gr3 winner & Gr1 performed AGATHE( by Manilla). Full brother to two Gr1 Winners. First crop 3yo’s are showing a strong liking for the classic distances, just like himself very athletic.