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MAKYBE Stud Manager, Scott Holcombe today announced the arrival of a new princess. Australia's Queen of the Turf, Makybe Diva, gave birth to a Filly at Segenhoe Stud this morning at 2.40am.
Holcombe, who manages the MAKYBE operation in Victoria, reported that both mare and foal were doing extremely well and Owner Tony Santic, who is currently away, was delighted to hear the news.
"Makybe Diva has taken to motherhood as a true professional. She has come through the foaling in fantastic order and we look forward to welcoming them home to MAKYBE in coming weeks.
"Tony is currently on vacation and was anxiously awaiting the phone call. He was extremely happy to hear it was a filly, but more important, they are both fit and well."
Tony Santic confirmed last month Makybe Diva's first foal by Galileo would be part of the quality group of yearlings currently being prepared by the MAKYBE team on offer at the Sydney Easter Yearling Sales.
"The Galileo Colt is doing extremely well and continues to impress. We have a lovely draft of yearlings and obviously he will be very popular" Holcombe advised.
Makybe Diva will head to Coolmore to be served by Australia's leading stallion, Encosta De Lago, prior to returning to MAKYBE Victoria with her new addition.
With MAKYBE now standing their foundation stallion Purrealist there is still much speculation as to whether or not Purrealist would be a potential date for the Diva in the future.
"Purrealist is a magnificent stallion prospect who has proven to be extremely popular in his first season. We have bookings from Danny O'Brien, David Hayes not to mention the number of quality mares Tony has committed to support him" Holcombe explained.
Purrealist will commence his first stud season at MAKYBE on September 1 and has an excellent book of over 120 mares.
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(For further information or media enquiries contact Deslee Kennedy, Operations Manager on 0417 150 251 or Dean Harvey, Bloodstock Manager on 0408 641 424)
Holcombe, who manages the MAKYBE operation in Victoria, reported that both mare and foal were doing extremely well and Owner Tony Santic, who is currently away, was delighted to hear the news.
"Makybe Diva has taken to motherhood as a true professional. She has come through the foaling in fantastic order and we look forward to welcoming them home to MAKYBE in coming weeks.
"Tony is currently on vacation and was anxiously awaiting the phone call. He was extremely happy to hear it was a filly, but more important, they are both fit and well."
Tony Santic confirmed last month Makybe Diva's first foal by Galileo would be part of the quality group of yearlings currently being prepared by the MAKYBE team on offer at the Sydney Easter Yearling Sales.
"The Galileo Colt is doing extremely well and continues to impress. We have a lovely draft of yearlings and obviously he will be very popular" Holcombe advised.
Makybe Diva will head to Coolmore to be served by Australia's leading stallion, Encosta De Lago, prior to returning to MAKYBE Victoria with her new addition.
With MAKYBE now standing their foundation stallion Purrealist there is still much speculation as to whether or not Purrealist would be a potential date for the Diva in the future.
"Purrealist is a magnificent stallion prospect who has proven to be extremely popular in his first season. We have bookings from Danny O'Brien, David Hayes not to mention the number of quality mares Tony has committed to support him" Holcombe explained.
Purrealist will commence his first stud season at MAKYBE on September 1 and has an excellent book of over 120 mares.
Release ends.
(For further information or media enquiries contact Deslee Kennedy, Operations Manager on 0417 150 251 or Dean Harvey, Bloodstock Manager on 0408 641 424)