Aquis Farm started out, when Wadham Park Racing Facility combined with three large acre properties in the surrounding area and created a world class facility. The previous owners had invested over $30 million on the land and facilities . Aquis Australia has invested even more capitol in the areas to ensure the horses at Aquis Farm are safe, secure and allowed the opportunity to shine at the highest levels. It is located in the Gold Coast hinterland with around 447 hectares of land with sand and grass tracks, a 65 metre pool for the horses . Their motto ! Every horse is treated like a champion.
Aquis has paid millions of dollars at Australia’s top yearling sales over the past two years building a stable of young horses and stallion prospects. Their dream is to create Queensland and Australia’s premier thoroughbred racing, breeding and training facility with a special focus on the Asian sector which is where they believe, the future of Australian horse racing and breeding industry lies.
Aquis Farm, backed by Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung, had a huge desire to expand its Australian thoroughbred operation and started by forming a joint venture with Emirates Park.Under the deal, Aquis will manage Emirates Park stud at Murrurundi in the upper Hunter Valley and the stallions Artie Schiller, Dream Ahead and Al Maher. Emirates will retain ownership of the stud property and its broodmare band.
Al Maher --
Quality Danehill stallion and regular producer of classy thoroughbreds Stands at Aquis for $13200.
Al Maher is a frequent producer of good quality horses and Darryl Hansen on the Sunshine Coast Queensland has got another, with Monsieur Gustave. His win in the Listed Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich could be the beginning of a successful association because on Saturday, he added the Listed 1400m Glasshouse Handicap at Caloundra to his resume,as well. Adam Hyeronimus, snapped up the ride on Monsieur Gustave and let him roll out in front and was'nt headed, beating Snippets Land by half a length.
Hansen said, “When he was able to lead easily I knew he would be hard to beat.
At this stage I am inclined to spell him. We aimed him at the Eye Liner and the Glasshouse and he has won both.” Monsieur Gustave now has the overall record of six wins and three placings from 16 starts with earnings of $338,900. The well-related son of Al Maher was a $34,000 purchase by McLachlan Place Racing Stables at the 2014 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
The stud also stands Husson, Spill The Beans, Holy Roman Emperor, Furnaces, Domesday, Sweet Orange and Benfica.
Domesday --
The Red Ransom stallion out of the Octagonal mare Ruddigore is free of Danzig blood.
Ruthven -- After he won the Group 1 Queensland Derby. The owners had a 2.5 million dollar offer from Hong Kong connections linked to the John Moore stable, they couldnt refuse. He now has won 3 from 10 starts and was sired by the Aquis Farm bargain stallion Domesday out of a Falbrav mare. Last year, Eagle Way was snapped up after the Derby by Hong Kong owners as well and has been successful there , this year. Aquis Farm has a special connection through our owners with the Hong Kong racing industry. We regularly transfer our horses to Hong Kong to race and receive retiring horses from Hong Kong.
Ruthven Queensland Derby Victory 2017
Aquis Director of Racehorse Development
Greg Bennett
Greg Bennett, who has been a leading trainer in country New South Wales for several years. Recently took on the role of Director of Racehorse Development at Aquis Farm, his work will include overseeing the education of all racing stock and developing relationships with appointed trainers.
"I am sad to leave training but I am excited by the opportunity this appointment creates for me and I look forward to getting to the Gold Coast and getting into it at Aquis Farm," Bennett said.
Aquis Farm was one of the most active buyers at the recently concluded Magic Millions Yearling Sale and is rapidly expanding its stud operation in the Gold Coast hinterland."The development of the horses and their management from the time they are acquired to the time they are retired is a vital role,"
"A role in which we, at Aquis Farm, think we need to have the very best in charge - and in Greg we think we have the very best."Aquis Farm chief executive officer Justin Fung said.
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