Magic Albert was laid to rest at Kooringal Stud, the Lamont family property at Wagga Wagga.

He was just a few days short of his 21st birthday; the Lamont family will surely miss him as he was a proven sire with an excellent record.

Originally he saw service at Yarraman Park for several seasons before moving down to Kooringal Stud, which is a well known stud, he was being prepared for the forthoming breeding season that commences in early September.

Magic Albert had just 13 race starts; he won 7 times to Group 2 and the Peter Pan Stakes at Rosehill.

He had limited racing which could be seen as a huge advantage as many stallions are worn out before they ever get to stud.

That was not the case with Magic Albert, he sired over 590 foals with progeny earnings of $48 million, 4 Group 1 races, he will be surely missed and there will be an empty box at Kooringal Stud.

Magic Albert

Rebel Raider still going Strong

Dual Derby winner Rebel Raider is still going strong getting ready to face up to another season, he is in good shape and ready to go.

Rebel Raider is somewhat an underestimated sire really; he doesn’t receive the support that he really deserves.

His sire Reset was a very good three year old, raced by Lloyd Williams, Lloyd was careful with him and it certainly has paid off.

Rebel Raider has an impressive top line; there are no weak links in this pedigree, and a bonus plus, a double cross of Sir Trist ram.

Leon McDonald trained Rebel Raider throughout his racing career, including, both Derbies, furthermore, the season before last he also had 22 winners relating to Rebel Raider.

Rebel Raider entered stud duties in 2011, he has had 108 runners for 50 winners, and $4.1 million stakes earnings, there is a lot to like about him, he still has that bloom about him.

Rebel Raider