I Am Invincible (foaled 21 September 2004) is a stakes winning Australian bred thoroughbred racehorse that is most notable for his success as a stallion, having sired more than 60 individual stakes winners.
| I Am Invincible | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Invincible Spirit |
| Grandsire | Green Desert |
| Dam | Cannarelle |
| Damsire | Canny Lad |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 21 September 2004 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | International Thoroughbreds Bloodstock Investments |
| Owner | R J Gall & B D Gall |
| Trainer | Toby Edmonds (2007) Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes (2008) Peter Morgan (2009) |
| Record | 13: 5-1-1 |
| Earnings | A$270,050[1] |
| Major wins | |
| D.C. McKay Stakes (2009) | |
| Awards | |
| Australian Champion Sire (2021/22, 2022/23) | |
Background edit
I Am Invincible was purchased at the 2006 Inglis NSW Classic Twilight Session by his original trainer Toby Edmonds for owners Ray & Brett Gall for the amount of A$62,500.[2]
Racing career edit
I Am Invincible won his debut race by five lengths on the 21 February 2007 at Warwick Farm. The performance convinced trainer Toby Edmonds to set the horse towards the Golden Slipper. He next lined up in the Kindergarten Stakes. Drawn near the outside in a field of 14, the horse again showed brilliant speed to cross and sit in second place before finishing a game third to the eventual Golden Slipper winner Forensics.
Injured at his next start when down the track in the Todman Stakes, the horse was forced off the scene for a prolonged period. He recaptured his best form as a four year-old for Victorian trainer Peter Morgan with brilliant wins in the D.C. McKay Stakes at Morphettville and the Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.[3]
In 2009 he ran a memorable second to Takeover Target in The Goodwood. Jockey Darren Gauci took him to the lead and kicked clear rounding the turn, however he was overtaken late to be beaten a length.[4]
Stud career edit
I Am Invincible was retired from racing to stand at Yarraman Park Stud in Scone, New South Wales. His initial service fee was $11,000. This increased to $247,500 in 2019, making him the most expensive stallion in Australia. He has recently serviced two of Australia's greatest horses, Winx and Black Caviar.[5]
Notable progeny edit
I Am Invincible has currently sired 15 individual Group 1 winners:
c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Brazen Beau | c | Coolmore Stud Stakes, Newmarket Handicap |
| 2011 | Voodoo Lad | g | Winterbottom Stakes |
| 2012 | Hellbent | c | William Reid Stakes |
| 2012 | Viddora | f | Winterbottom Stakes, A J Moir Stakes |
| 2013 | I Am A Star | f | Myer Classic |
| 2013 | Invincibella | f | Tattersall's Tiara |
| 2015 | Media Sensation | f | New Zealand 1000 Guineas |
| 2015 | Oohood | f | Flight Stakes |
| 2016 | Lombardo | g | The Goodwood |
| 2016 | Loving Gaby | f | Manikato Stakes, William Reid Stakes |
| 2016 | Marabi | f | Oakleigh Plate |
| 2018 | Home Affairs | c | Coolmore Stud Stakes, Black Caviar Lightning |
| 2018 | Imperatriz | f | Levin Classic, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes, Railway Stakes, BCD Group Sprint, William Reid Stakes, A J Moir Stakes, Manikato Stakes, Champions Sprint, Lightning Stakes |
| 2019 | In Secret | f | Coolmore Stud Stakes, Newmarket Handicap |
| 2021 | Move To Strike | c | Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes |
Pedigree edit
| Sire Invincible Spirit (IRE) 1997 |
Green Desert (USA) 1983 |
Danzig | Northern Dancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pas de Nom | |||
| Foreign Courier | Sir Ivor | ||
| Courtly Dee | |||
| Rafha (GB) 1987 |
Kris | Sharpen Up | |
| Doubly Sure | |||
| Eljazzi | Artaius | ||
| Border Bounty | |||
| Dam Cannarelle (AUS) 1998 |
Canny Lad (AUS) 1987 |
Bletchingly | Biscay |
| Coogee | |||
| Jesmond Lass | Lunchtime | ||
| Beautiful Dreamer | |||
| Countess Pedrille (AUS) 1994 |
Zoffany | Our Native | |
| Grey Dawn Girl | |||
| Sister Pedrille | Cardinal | ||
| Royal Law |
References edit
- ^ "Horse Search I Am Invincible". racingaustralia.com. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "2006 Classic Yearling Sale catalogue". inglis.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "I Am Invincible to stand at Yarraman Park". yarramanpark.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Takeover Target wins The Goodwood". punters.com.au. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "I Am Invincible fee reduced for 2020". bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "I Am Invincible pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 14 March 2023.