Shinko King - Overview

Shinko King (Ireland) by Fairy King (USA) and Rose of Jericho (USA)

Colour: Bay
Height: 15.3hh
Born: 1991
Sale average: 2007 yearling sale average $30,000

Achievements

• Japanese Group One success as a thoroughbred racehorse.
• Started his thoroughbred stud career in 1998 in Japan.
• Sire of four Group One winners
• Progeny are tough, versatile race horses that improve as they mature.
• As at July 2010, Shinko King has been represented by the winners of 599 races with 308 being in New Zealand.
• Shinko King progeny are racing in eleven countries, with 123 wins in Japan alone.
• Some of the successful progeny are; Eskimo Queen, Bramble Rose, C’est La Guerre, Madame Shinko, Fairy Tale, Viz Vitae, Shinko Bay, Eternal Melody, Thumbs Up and a number of other successful race horses.

As a proven up-grader of female families, Shinko King provides owners with an opportunity to breed a Group One winner from their favourite mare for a comparatively small investment.

The thoroughbred progeny of Shinko King have proven to be successful sprinters and stayers alike, making them highly marketable and financially viable race horses. Shinko King is quickly proving to be a great money spinner for breeders.

2008 service fee NZ$5,500 + GST

Standing at Paxton Park, Waikato, New Zealand