MAGIC MILLIONS -
HCR STEAL PROFONDO COLT
Lot 232 secured.
High Calibre Racing is proud to present our latest Magic Millions acquisition — a powerful, athletic Profondo x Drop The Beat colt, secured with a clear brief and a long-term view. This is a colt that combines elite pedigree, physical presence and genuine upside.
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By Group 1 winner Profondo, a high-profile Magic Millions graduate himself (highest selling lot of that year), this colt represents the next wave of international-quality bloodlines making their mark in Australian racing. This colt’s physical make-up suggests a horse capable of progressing quickly without sacrificing strength or longevity. On Day 3 of the sale, his half-sister (Lot 680) sold for $1.2 million — a clear reflection of how highly this pedigree is regarded at the top end of the market.
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He will be trained by the renowned partnership of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, a combination synonymous with developing high-quality colts and targeting the sport’s biggest stages. With this colt now on the journey, he will proudly carry the Green & Black silks of HCR as he begins a carefully planned path toward the big stage.
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This is a colt selected with intent — and one we are genuinely excited to share.
Exceptionally well-bred colt
Sire: PROFONDO - A Group 1–winning son of the legendary Deep Impact, Profondo brings one of the most powerful and proven sire lines in world breeding into the Australian landscape. A high-profile Magic Millions graduate himself, Profondo announced his quality early on the track, culminating in a dominant victory in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes — a race that has consistently identified elite, stallion-calibre talent.
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His first crops are beginning to define his profile. They are already recognised for their strength, scope and athletic movement, with several individuals from his early foal crops selling strongly and drawing repeat interest from leading trainers and bloodstock agents. Importantly, his stock tend to carry substance without heaviness — a trait that allows them to progress early while still furnishing into genuine three-year-old and older prospects.
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His appeal is further enhanced by his female line. Profondo is out of a Redoute’s Choice mare, he offers a rare and valuable blend of Japanese stamina influence and Australian speed and competitiveness — a combination that has underpinned the success of numerous modern champions.
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Dam: CONDUCIR — a mare from a deep, high-class international female line. Closely related to two-time Group 1 winner Yankee Rose, who went on to produce four-time Group 1 superstar Liberty Island, this pedigree is rich in class, performance and genetic depth.
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Together, this pedigree profiles as one built to perform early — and one that carries the strength to keep delivering as expectations rise.
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Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott to train
This colt will be prepared by the elite partnership of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott — a training combination synonymous with success on the biggest stages. Gai, a Hall of Fame trainer, has shaped countless classic winners and elite juveniles. Adrian Bott has added a modern, meticulous edge to their Randwick base, together forming one of the most successful training teams in Australia.
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Their ability to educate, place and develop promising colts — particularly those aimed at feature two-year-old programs — makes this a highly complementary environment for a horse of this profile.
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You want to race on the biggest stage you align with the best trainers - this is what we have done here!
A Natural Athlete - Raised By A Proven Nursery
This colt presents as a natural athlete — well balanced, forward-moving and physically expressive, with strength through the hindquarter and a fluent, economical action. He carries his substance without heaviness and moves with ease, suggesting efficiency and coordination rather than effort. Just as importantly, he shows composure and presence, traits that often underpin early education and long-term performance.
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He was raised by Windsor Park Stud, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most respected breeding and nursery operations. Windsor Park has an established reputation for producing horses that combine elite pedigree with genuine athletic function — graduates that stand up to training and perform on the biggest stages.
The farm has produced more than 50 Group 1 winners and over 170 stakes winners, with graduates succeeding at the highest level across Australia and internationally, including:
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Might And Power
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So You Think
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Ka Ying Rising
Windsor Park have also elected to retain a 25% interest, which is highly unusual and something we see as a strong vote of confidence. Studs of their standing don’t stay involved unless they genuinely believe in what they have, and in this case they’ve been clear they see him as a genuine stallion prospect.
PATHWAY TO THE MM CARNIVAL
With Profondo’s proven class and the expert guidance of Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, this colt has been placed to maximise his juvenile potential. He ticks the boxes for early progression while still offering strength to grow beyond his two-year-old season.
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Ownership opportunities in this exciting colt are now available. Join us as he embarks on his journey toward feature group racing and the Magic Millions Carnival.
