One of Lauristons favourite sons YANKEE ROCKSTAR  has returned home to prepare for a stud career in Victoria.
Yankee Rockstar 1.52.2 $329,048  won on 22 occasions from 35 starts with 2 seconds and 5 thirds , winning his first 7 starts as a 2 year old. He showcased his versatility  as an older horse winning the Stawell Cup  Kilmore Cup, Cranbourne Cup ( GR1) to claim the King of Country Cups title. He was also a very good fourth in the Hunter Cup. 
The 7 year old stallion is fully American bred by Rocknroll Hanover out of the Artsplace mare Aston Villa USA who is also the dam of Yankee Showgirl $32,806, Born To Rocknroll $199,774  and the dual Group 1. 3 year old colt Poster Boy 1.54.1 $355,390 . He affords breeders the opportunity to access the genetics of Artsplace through the maternal line of Aston Villa USA. ( Family of U2 -Minnehaha).
His Sire Rocknroll Hanover( Western Ideal - Rich n Elegant - Direct Scooter ) has crossed well with mares on both sides of the Tasman and he comes from the very successful family of Sires : U20 ( the Golden Miss family ). Crossing back to that family with Yankee Rockstar with daughters / grand daughters of Grinfromeartoear , Panorama, Real Desire , Safely Kept , Four Starzz Shark , Tell All , could be desirable. 
The Rockstar could also be a good match with Falcon Seelster , Western Hanover, Western Terror , Cam Fella and Direct Scooter line mares. 
He will be standing this coming season at Northern Rivers Equine Kyabram Victoria at a Fee 0f $1650 incl GST . Limited Early Bird breeding packages are available . Progeny eligible Vicbred, Australasian Breeders Crown and Bathurst Gold Crown Contact Dr. Kath McIntosh for further details. PH.0427 497 429 .  
Photo : Nikkita Ross Photography. 

Congratulations to Danny Zavitsanos on winning a heat of the Bathurst Gold Crown with Abouttime. He was a $100,000 APG Melbourne Sales purchase and has been victorious in his only 2 starts. His Dam is the Christian Cullen mare Limerick Star whose previous progeny include Rosie O"Reilly and None Bettor. Limerick Star is a half sister to National Gallery dam of Rocknroll Icon. Good luck to Danny and Nathan Jack with Abouttime in the Gold Crown final. 

The win of Poster Boy ( Somebeachsomewhere - Aston Villa USA ) in the NSW Pacers Derby has lifted the Lauriston tally of Group 1 wins to 19 since 2007.  It is testament to the continued success of the Lauriston Breeding Program  : ' QUALITY HORSES WIN QUALITY RACES ' 

The weekend of March 8 started with the Maryborough meeting on Friday. Lauriston bred and owned winners were Speak No Evil ( Top Tempo ) and Without You ( Rocknroll Ruby )
Kasbah Kid ( Art Major - Kabbalah Karen B )  also scored at his first start back in the 3 year old . The half brother to Our Little General was purchased at the APG Melb Sale by Neil Richmond who returned the following year to buy another Lauriston Colt. Congrats Neil and thanks for your support.
On Friday night the racing shifted to Geelong, where Rocknroll Icon stepped out after 7 months away from the track. The son of National Gallery was impressive in winning by 11.8 metres in 1.57.8.
His first up performance indicates that he will be very competitive in whatever he contests this season and should add to his $79,313 tally and record of 16-7-5-2. An orphan foal, he has taken time to mature and as a 4 year old is ready to show his best. 
Staley a 2 year old colt ( Bettors Delight - Left In Paris ) won at his first start at Newcastle on Saturday night. Trained by Craig Cross and driven by Luke McCarthy, he led from 6, handed up and came from outside the leader to win in 1.59.3 by 3.9m. He was a $90,000 APG Melb purchase by Domenic Martello . Congrats Domenic. Left In Paris now has a perfect 3/3 record of winners to starters.  

Lauriston females stepped up on International Womens Day at Maryborough . 
Speak No Evil , a three year old daughter of Well Said and Top Tempo scored a hard fought victory in the C0 Pace over 1690m. The pressure was on all the way as she led from Barrier 5 and withstood all challengers to score by 8 metres in a new Track Record time of 1.52.4. The quarters were 27.4, 30.2, 27.6, 27.1. Speak No Evil has had 5 starts for 3 wins and her manners are improving with every run.
Group1 mare Without You , came back to the track to win the day's feature ' The Leo Crameri ' for C7 or better pacers. It was a strong field . Without You showed her customary gate speed and led before handing up to Jedi Mind, using the sprint lane to win by 2.8m. Her time of 1.54.6 was a Track Record for the 2190m

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Lauriston two year olds are out and about at the trials and races ;

QUALIFIED 
Hurricane Harley. Bettors Delight - Sugarland
Zoliver . Mach 3 - Aston Villa USA . 
​Cadenza . Bettors Delight - Top Tempo . 


STARTERS
Zanadu . Bettors Delight- Glenferrie Shuffle. $85,000 APG Purchase . Won on debut at Newcastle Feb 16.
Posh Accent . Well Said - Kensington Palace .$45,000 APG Purchase. Third at only start at Melton. 
Iona Diamond . Rocknroll Heaven- Lindsey Leigh USA .$30,000 APG purchase. Fourth at only start.
Abouttime. Art Major- Limerick Star . $100,000 APG Purchase. Won the $20,000 Sapling Stakes at his first start 3 March 2018. 
Staley. Bettors Delight - Left In Paris. $90,000. APG Purchase. Won on debut at Newcastle. March 10
Allfiredup. Rocknroll Heaven - Shezacullen . $32,500 APG Purchase. Second at only start. Penrith March 8.

Poster Boy avenged his Vic Derby defeat in fine style taking out the $200,000 NSW Derby on February 24. 
He won by 1.5 metres in 1.56.7 over the 2400 metres , last half in 53. After settling in the one /one he was blocked for a run approaching the final bend. A masterly drive from Chris Alford saw him work clear , pull to the outside and catch the leaders in a withering sprint home. 
The son of Somebeachsomewhere - Aston Vill USA has an imposing record ; 15 career starts 11 wins and three seconds . He is a two time Group 1 winner with stakes of $355,390 for trainer Emma Stewart and owner / breeders Lauriston Bloodstock.