Pierro (horse)

He was from the fifth crop of the champion racehorse and stallion Lonhro out of the dam Miss Rite Note (IRE)[1](by Daylami).

[2] This has proved to be a very worthwhile investment for Coolmore thus far, as has had an illustrious career as a stallion to date, including four Group 1 winning progeny.

Pierro began his undefeated two-year-old season in the AJC Breeders' Plate in October 2011.

[4] With a convincing win in the slipper, his record went to four unbeaten starts, making him the champion two-year-old colt of the season.

From here, Pierro went on to run in the Group 1 Inglis Sires Produce Stakes, where he started as second favourite behind the also unbeaten colt All Too Hard,[5] where he notched up another win for itself.

The last race of his season, the Group 1 Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes, where he started as $1.22 favourite, as both bookies and punters had realised the true magic of the horse that was Pierro.

After the Victoria trip Pierro was sent back to NSW for a spell in preparation for the Sydney Autumn Carnival, one, which like his two-year-old season, he would dominate.

Another 5-month spell proved ideal for Pierro, and he returned fresh in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes with a win back at his usual distance.

The heavy track and slightly longer distance was too much for the colt, with Pierro running a second to Sacred Falls.

It was also announced that Aquis Farm has purchased a controlling stake in Pierata, meaning that he will soon be retired and go into stud duties himself.

Success overseas has been paramount to his increased stud fees, as it shows his progeny can take on some of the best across the world.

Daylami's line also been traditionally strong, producing multiple Group 1 winners over time[13] Additionally to this, having a line free of Danehill makes him attractive to many mares who have his blood, preventing too much crossbreeding as Danehill has had many strong mares over time.