BODYGUARD
2025 Fee $8,800 inc GST
Three-year-old colt Bodyguard made an immediate impression as a two-year-old on the track and now presents as an exciting stallion prospect at Armidale Stud.
Bodyguard turned heads early with an explosive two-length win on debut in the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m) at Flemington in October, defeating subsequent Group winner Dublin Down. He returned in the autumn to confirm his class in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m), showcasing a blistering turn of foot to put away a strong field.
A $1.6 million yearling, Bodyguard has the pedigree and physique to match his racetrack credentials with plenty of precocity in his lineage.
By I Am Invincible, the sire of Group 1-producing stallions Hellbent and Brazen Beau, Bodyguard descends from one of the most precocious, speed-oriented pedigrees in the Australasian studbook. His dam Tumooh is a Fastnet Rock daughter of Golden Slipper-winning heroine Mossfun, who has already produced Group winner Dajraan.
Physically, Bodyguard is the complete package. Standing 16hh, he is a muscular, athletic colt with outstanding balance and presence, with trainer Peter Snowden calling him “the best-looking horse I have ever been associated with.”
He’s an attractive, well-balanced stallion with an exceptional presence, strong shoulder, great hindquarter, and a gorgeous head. His versatility makes him an ideal physical match for a broad range of mares.
Bodyguard mirrors the early career of his own sire, I Am Invincible, who overcame limited racing opportunities to become one of Australia’s most influential stallions. With proven precocity, a deep pedigree, and exceptional conformation, Bodyguard offers breeders the opportunity to tap into one of the most powerful speed families in Australasian racing for an affordable fee. His career at stud is only beginning—but all signs point to a stallion ready to make a big impression.
Bodyguard / By I Am Invincible, from Tumooh
Bay, 16hh, 2021
THE FACTS
1st Dam
TUMOOH, by Fastnet Rock. Unraced. Half-sister to DAJRAAN. Dam of 2 foals, both raced, 1 winner, inc:-
BODYGUARD (c by I Am Invincible) 2 wins. See below.
2nd Dam
MOSSFUN, by Mossman. Joint Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins at 2, A$2,561,250, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Widden S., Gr.3, Inglis Nursery, RL, 2d ATC Reisling S., Gr.2, Birthday Card S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2.
Half-sister to CINCH, MAWAHIBB - ARAMCO (Sing.). Dam of 6 named foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-
DAJRAAN (c Frankel) 4 wins to 1500m, £11,264, A$179,800 in GB and Aust, ATC Festival S., Gr.3, Stud and Stable Awards H., 3d ATC Doncaster Prelude H., Gr.3, XXXX H.
Sadmah. 2 wins at 2 in GB.
3rd Dam
EYE FOR FUN, by Snitzel. Unraced. Half-sister to CAT D'ANTIBES, Allegra (dam of DEVAN - HOSTWIN ACHILLES (MAC.), EXIMIUS), Harbour Fun (dam of SASSY BOOM). Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, all winners, inc:-
MOSSFUN (f Mossman) 4 wins. See above.
CINCH (f Dundeel) 3 wins from 1750m to 2100m, A$206,790, in 2024-25, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L.
MAWAHIBB - ARAMCO (Sing.) (g Magic Albert) Champion Sprinter in Singapore in 2019. 11 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$107,675, S$1,080,403, Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, Rocket Man Sprint, L, Garden City Trophy, L, MVRC Silver Thomas Hanley 2YO H., Singapore TC Flax S., Class 1 H., Japan Racing Association Trophy, 2d MVRC William Hill P., ATC Ranvet H., MRC Mitavite Challenge Heat 6 H., Singapore TC Benchmark 83 H., 3d Singapore TC EW Barker Trophy, L, Garden City Trophy, L, MRC TROA National Jockeys Trust P., Singapore TC Kranji A S., Kranji S., MVRC William Hill H., City Jeep Renegade H., 4th ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, Singapore TC Kranji Sprint, L.
Invincible Vision (g I Am Invincible) 2 wins at 1200m, ATC ACY Securities H., 2d ATC Lawn Shed H.
I AM INVINCIBLE 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$270,050, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC Sir John Monash S., L, The Age H., AJC Hoxton Park H., Octagonal 2YO H., 2d SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, 3d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3. He entered stud in Aust. in 2010. Champion Sire in Australia in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24. Leading Sire of 2YOs in Aust. in 2018-19. Leading Sire of 3YOs in Aust. in 2021-22. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2013-14. Leading Sire of Winners in Aust. in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23. Second on Aust. Sires List in 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21. Sire of 1251 progeny to race, 1002 winners (80.0%), earnings of over $219 million, 117 stakes winners, 95 stakes placegetters, inc.
IMPERATRIZ (18f, Shamardal, Encosta de Lago). Horse of the Year in New Zealand in 2023-24. Champion 3YO in NZ in 2021-22. Leading Older Female on the WBR Rankings (Sprint) in 2023 & 2024. Champion Sprinter/Miler in New Zealand in 2022-23 & 2023-24. Champion Older Female in Australia in 2022-23. Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2023-24.19 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2023-24, NZ$1,056,825, A$5,976,825, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, AJ Moir S., Gr.1, 1000m-in track record time, Waikato RC Railway S., Gr.1, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, Auckland TR Westbury Classic, Gr.2, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.2, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, 1000m-in track record time, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2, Northland Breeders S., Gr.3, Matamata RC Soliloquy S., Gr.3, Whangarei RC Kerikeri Cup, Matamata RC Lisa Chittick P., Levin RC Uzabus & Coaches S., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, Auckland TR Almanzor Trophy, Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, 4th ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
IN SECRET (19f, Choisir, Rory's Jester). Champion 3YO Filly & Female Sprinter in Australia in 2022-23.6 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$5,283,100, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose, Gr.2, Scone RC Woodlands S., L, ATC HRC Motel 2YO P., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, Concorde S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Surround S., Gr.1, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, BRC Kingsford Smith Cup, Gr.1, 4th ATC Shorts H., Gr.2.
VIDDORA (12f, Colombia, Zeditave). 9 wins to 1200m, A$2,710,180, 367,000Dhs, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, Lightning S., L, GCTC Magic Millions Snippets P., SAJC Ubet H., David & Mary Axon-Stokes H., Guardian Insurance H., Oakbank RC Coca Cola H., 2d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MVRC Carlyon S., L, BRC Falvelon H., L, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, GCTC Magic Millions Sprint, 3d MVRC Melbourne Signage Concepts H., 4th MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint, Gr.1.
BRAZEN BEAU (11c, Snaadee, Bletchingly). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2014-15.5 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, £112,875, A$1,407,825, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, ATC Australian Turf Club 2YO H., 2d Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.
HOME AFFAIRS (18c, Flying Spur, Stravinsky). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2021-22.4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$2,295,700, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Heritage S., L, 2d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2.
LOVING GABY (16f, Mastercraftsman, Felix the Cat). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2019-20.4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$2,281,250, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, William Reid S., Gr.1, MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3, MVRC Scarborough S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.
I AM A STAR (13f, Dixieland Band, Common Grounds). 10 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,564,300, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, AV Kewney S., Gr.2, Let's Elope S., Gr.2, MVRC WH Stocks S., Gr.2-twice, Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, Quezette S., Gr.3, SAJC National S., Gr.3, VRC Phar Lap Club 2YO P., 2d MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Rubiton S., Gr.2, 3d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic, Gr.2, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, WW Cockram S., Gr.3, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3-twice.
VOODOO LAD (11g, Gilded Time, Salieri). 13 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,975,110, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, MRC Heath S., Gr.3, Sir John Monash S., Gr.3, Moonga S., Gr.3, Regal Roller S., L, MVRC Chandler Macleod S., L, Scone RC Inglis 2YO Challenge, MVRC Di Office Design H., 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, Bletchingly S., Gr.3, Heath S., Gr.3, VRC All Victorian Series Final H., L, SAJC A Sheppard Constructions H., 3d ATC Country Championship Final, VRC Bruce Gadsden H., 4th VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Rubiton S., Gr.2.
INVINCIBELLA (13f, Galileo, Zabeel). 12 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$3,072,603, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara, Gr.1, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2-twice, GCTC Magic Millions Fillies & Mares P.-3 times, ATC Star Mile H., Theraces H., Tab.com.au P., McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3, BRC Glenlogan Park S., Gr.3, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, BRC Lancaster S., L, VRC Tab.com.au Trophy H., ATC Hyland Race Colours 2YO P., Schweppes 2YO H., 3d MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Godolphin Crown, Gr.3, VRC Lexus Hybrid P., L, MVRC Summer Membership H., 4th ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.2-twice, Sapphire S., Gr.2, BRC Nudgee S., L, Gold Coast Bracelet, L.
MEDIA SENSATION (15f, High Chaparral, Kaapstad). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$385,315, New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders, Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, Avondale JC NZB Insurance Pearl Series H., Rotorua RC Faulkner Drainage H., 2d Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.2, ARC Royal Descent S.
CHARM STONE (20f, Northern Meteor, Arena). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m to 2024-25, A$1,341,775, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, VRC Ottawa S., Gr.3, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, MVRC Atlantic Jewel S., L, 2d GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL, 3d VRC Rising Fast S., Gr.3, Maribyrnong Trial S., L.
LOMBARDO (16g, Encosta de Lago, Blazing Sword). 8 wins to 1300m, A$761,155, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MRC Village S., L, SAJC Manihi Classic, L, MVRC MSC Signs H., SAJC TAB Supports the NJT H., Pike & Joyce H., Barossa Fine Foods H., 2d MRC VOBIS Gold Sprint, 4th MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, VRC Always Welcome S., L, MVRC Chautauqua S., L.
MARABI (16f, Tiger Hill, Marwina). 7 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$966,475, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, MRC Christmas S., L, MVRC Independent Turf Services H., Sally Bruten Memorial H., Ballarat TC A Grade Sheds H.
VINROCK (22c, Redoute's Choice, Just a Dancer). 3 wins at 2 in 2024-25, A$930,000, ATC Sires' Produce, Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2.
HELLBENT (12c, Volksraad, Crested Wave). 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$901,450, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, VRC Inglis Dash, MRC Mypunter.com H., ATC McGrath Estate Agents 2YO P., Ranvet H., MRC Toronado at Swettenham H., 2d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, ATC Inglis Sprint, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, VRC Century S., L, Kensington S., L, City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Schillaci S., Gr.2, Rubiton S., Gr.2.
MOVE TO STRIKE (21c, Shamardal, Generous). 2 wins at 2 in 2023-24, NZ$346,250, Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1, Waikato TR ICIB Brokerweb 2YO S., 2d Auckland TR Eclipse S., Gr.2.
OOHOOD (15f, Sunday Silence, Rory's Jester). Winner at 1600m, A$1,522,500, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.2, Merson Cooper S., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, 4th ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2.
I AM ME (18f, Medaglia d'Oro, Danehill). 11 wins to 1200m to 2024-25, A$4,711,100, ATC Shorts H., Gr.2, Missile S., Gr.2, Sydney S., Gr.3, Concorde S., Gr.3, Canterbury Sprint H., L, 1200m-in track record time, New TAB App H., Kia Ora Prague H., Tree Planting H., VRC Auckland Thoroughbred H., 2d MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, Goodwood S., Gr.1, Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L.
His sire sons include Brazen Beau (27), Hellbent (6), Santos, Super One, Overshare, I Am Immortal, Strasbourg, Kobayashi, etc.
At 2: Won G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) (1100m) and Listed VRC Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m)
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