Success breeds success
The credits of Success Stud progeny
We are proud to share our breeding successes with our clients. Here we've listed some of the mile rate performances of last season's crop of racing two year olds bred or raised here at Success Stud.
Mr Nickle (2, 1:56.5)
2 year old Colts and Gelding APG Final Winner - bred by Castle Family Trust and raised at Success.
Theartofdellision (2, 1:55.7)
2 year old Colts and Gelding Alabar Breeders Challenge Final winner - bred by Brett Cotterill and raised at Success Stud.
Major Post (2, 1.57.7) - see photo below
2 year old Colts and Geldings Empire Regional Finals winner - bred, raised and sold by Success.
Oh Eye See (2, 1:55.3)
2 year old Fillies Heat winner, Alabar Breeders Challenge winner (3rd in the final), Breeders Crown heat winner - bred, owned and raced by Success.
Our Sixpence (2, 1:55.5)
Red Ochre Mares Cup winner, Country Cup Final winner - owned and raced by Success.
Major Post after his win at Parkes - Breeders Challenge Regional Final
(in picture: Donna Eagan - "Empire Stallions" sponsor, Mary Gibson - breeder,
Chris Robinson - trainer/driver and John Gibson - breeder)
(in picture: Donna Eagan - "Empire Stallions" sponsor, Mary Gibson - breeder,
Chris Robinson - trainer/driver and John Gibson - breeder)
Recognition of our success
Over several decades, Success Stud has won many awards for the best presented yearlings at the pre-sale yearling parades. Here are just some of those awards:
Meritorious Service Award (Australian Harness Racing Council) - see photo below
Awarded to John Gibson for achievement, commendable effort and diligence as a Studmaster and Breeder of long standing in New South Wales.
2009 - Jack Honan award winner
Sharna Little (Sydney APG sale best presented yearling handler)
2007 - Jack Caldow award winner
Craig Cross (Melbourne APG sale best presented yearling handler)
2003 - Jack Caldow award winner (the inaugural award) - see photo below
Jackie and John Gibson (Melbourne APG sale best presented Yearling and Parade)
(left) Meritous Service Award - John Gibson
(right) 2003 Jack Caldow award - John and Jackie Gibson
(right) 2003 Jack Caldow award - John and Jackie Gibson