Seymour Bloodstock, Te Akau Racing and emerging Victorian Stallion Station, Lovatsville, have announced that Move To Strike (I Am Invincible ex. No Evidence Needed) will stand this coming season at the Seymour Park-based stud Lovatsville for a fee of A$16,500 (incl. GST).
Beautifully bred colt Move To Strike, also a pre-Christmas winning two-year-old, became I Am Invincible’s first Group One winning two-year-old (and one of only two, alongside recent ATC Sires victor and newly minted stallion prospect Vinrock) when winning the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) defeating a high-class field littered with strong Australian form.
Following his debut December two-year-old victory, Move To Strike was narrowly beaten at his next start by subsequent Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) placegetter and multiple Victorian Group winner Bellatrix Star in the Gr.2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m), defeating Velocious. He returned to the track a few months later to claim the April juvenile feature where he came from last at the turn to down a quality field that included Group One winners Savaglee, Velocious, Captured By Love and Australian Stakes winner Sargeant Major.
An impressive individual from day one, the A$525,000 2023 Magic Millions purchase from the Baramul draft, out of the multiple Group winning Shamardal mare No Evidence Needed, was selected by David Ellis CNZM on behalf of the Te Akau 2023 Stallion Breeding Syndicate.
“From the moment I set eyes on Move To Strike at the Magic Millions’ sale, I knew he was something truly special. He had that unmistakable quality – a colt with real presence, athleticism, and a powerful physique, but also an intelligent and kind eye. He’s a magnificent individual, strong and imposing yet with an absolutely superb temperament” Ellis said.
With Ellis’ selection vindicated and Move To Strike’s two-year-old campaign culminating in a stud career, Lovatsville’s Sam White is understandably delighted with the outcome.
“Move To Strike is one of only two Group 1 winning juveniles by Vinnie and has an exceptional pedigree and physique to complement his on-track performance. Being out of a high class, multiple Group winning and Group 1 performed Shamardal mare provides breeding buffs with confidence that this horse can take you forward. He’s a horse for the times.”
Te Akau supremo David Ellis CNZM added “Our team is excited that Move to Strike will be standing in Victoria this season. The Lovatsville pitch was compelling, leveraging the opportunity to have Move To Strike’s stock become VOBIS qualified which has become an important part of our Victorian-based Cranbourne operation.”
“Move To Strike is a stallion with all the credentials to make a significant impact on the breed – pedigree, performance, physique and mind. We can’t wait to follow his journey as he passes on those exceptional qualities to his progeny.”
Underpinned by his new ownership group, Seymour Bloodstock, Te Akau and partners have committed to supporting the horse at stud with quality mares, with a base of 70 mares already on his book.
With the majority of Breeding Rights sold via an early private release a limited number remain available ($44,000 incl. GST comprising 2 nominations for his first 3 seasons, with 1 annually thereafter – payable now or terms can be made available for deduction from 2026 yearling proceeds). Move To Strike will stand at an introductory fee of A$16,500 (inc. GST).
