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One of the outstanding 3-year-old performers of his generation, Va Pensiero represents the thriving Redoute’s Choice strain of the Danehill (USA) sireline through the Golden Slipper winning racehorse and sire Stratum.
A coveted winner of both the time honoured San Domenico Stakes (G3) and the Run to the Rose (G3) as a leading Sydney spring 3-year-old of his age group, Va Pensiero won his stripes by matching it with one of the best group of colts of recent generations — a point which goes a long way to illustrate the value the young stallion represents at a fee of just $3,300.
Va Pensiero defeated none other than subsequent HotY Dissident, the equally outstanding Zoustar, as well as the super-talented colts of the calibre of Criterion and Sidestep in one of his feature black-type successes. And under Set Weights conditions! It’s a profound aspect of his race record which accurately assists in assessing the galloping ability of this highly talented performer.
In addition to his race record, Va Pensiero offers plenty of appeal to broodmare owners from a pedigree angle. Monumental speed influences Bletchingly and Danzig feature on both sides of his tabulation, a point which goes a long way in explaining his innate sprinting ability.
One of a very limited number of stallions by Stratum in service, Va Pensiero commenced stud duties in the same season as I’m All The Talk, another son of the former Widden Stud stallion now turning heads with his first crop to race in Western Australia.
A young stallion with a very similar profile to his paternal half-brother Va Pensiero , I’m All The Talk has hit the ground running with his first runners in the West, a fact which supports the belief that Va Pensiero will prove equally adept at producing sharp performers given the right opportunities.
| STRATUM (AUS) b. 2002 | REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) b. 1996 | DANEHILL b. 1986 | DANZIG |
| RAZYANA | |||
| SHANTHAS CHOICE b. 1992 | CANNY LAD | ||
| DANCING SHOW | |||
| BOURGEOIS (AUS) ch. 1991 | LUSKIN STAR ch. 1974 | KAORU STAR | |
| PROMISING | |||
| BRAVE NEW WORLD ch. 1980 | VAIN | ||
| UNDAUNTED | |||
| ROSMARINO (AUS) br. 1999 | LANGFUHR (CAN) b. 1992 | DANZIG b. 1977 | NORTHERN DANCER |
| PAS DE NOM | |||
| SWEET BRIAR TOO b. 1986 | BRIARTIC | ||
| PRIMA BABU GUM | |||
| AMAIA (AUS) br. 1988 | BLETCHINGLY br. 1970 | BISCAY | |
| COOGEE | |||
| GELSOMINO b. 1979 | ZAMAZAAN | ||
| SALIMA |
VA PENSIERO 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$387,600, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, Australian Turf Club 2YO H., 2d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2, Maurice McCarten S., Gr.3, Lonhro 2YO P., 4th ATC Heritage S., L. He entered stud in Aust. in 2016. Sire of 6 progeny to race, earnings of over $24,000, inc.
Lord Bronn (17g, Henrythenavigator, Fastnet Rock). Placed at 3 in 2020-21.
Mandalorian (17g, Haayil, Zabeel). Placed at 3 in 2020-21.
| 2023-08-31T00:00:00+12:00: 13:10, Race 1, Murrumbidgee TC Andersens Flooring Maiden P. (1200m) $30,000; 3yo f Ticklebelly (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average) |
| 29/03/2024: Impressiero () 5yo m (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 1st Canberra RC John McGrath Auto Group H., $22,000 1400m, earning $13,200 | |
| 22/03/2024: Ticklebelly () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average); 1st Albury RC Meredith Roof Plumbing H., $30,000 1000m, earning $15,300 | |
| 15/02/2024: Ticklebelly () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average); 1st Goulburn DRC Champion Thoroughbreds H., $27,000 900m, earning $13,950 | |
| 12/02/2024: Just Wai () 5yo g (Va Pensiero-Wiki Wai by Orpen (USA)); 3rd Bathurst TC Watermart H., $27,000 1100m, earning $2,600 | |
| 02/02/2024: Just Wai () 5yo g (Va Pensiero-Wiki Wai by Orpen (USA)); 1st Bathurst TC Gayna Williams Tribute Maiden P., $27,000 1100m, earning $13,950 | |
| 22/01/2024: Scotland () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 1st Coff's Harbour RC Just a Steel H., $30,000 1300m, earning $15,000 | |
| 14/01/2024: Scotland () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 1st Coff's Harbour RC Key Community Group H., $27,000 1300m, earning $13,950 | |
| 14/01/2024: Mandalorian () 6yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 3rd Shoalhaven City TC Bomaderry Bowling Club H., $27,000 1600m, earning $2,600 | |
| 01/01/2024: Lightening Blaze () 6yo g (Va Pensiero-La Famiglia Ruby by Fantastic Light (USA)); 1st Gundagai-Adelong RC Maiden H., $12,000 1400m, earning $6,400 | |
| 29/12/2023: Scotland () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 1st Coff's Harbour RC Mane Lodge at Magics Super Maiden P., $50,000 1215m, earning $22,000 | |
| 18/12/2023: Maz Kanata () 4yo f (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 3rd Bathurst TC Central West Electrical H., $27,000 1100m, earning $2,600 | |
| 16/12/2023: Lightening Blaze () 6yo g (Va Pensiero-La Famiglia Ruby by Fantastic Light (USA)); 2nd Albury RC Tyre Power Maiden P., $30,000 1400m, earning $5,300 | |
| 12/12/2023: Underpants () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Dutiful by New Approach (IRE)); 3rd Murrumbidgee TC Ted Ryder Cup Day December H., $30,000 1065m, earning $2,800 | |
| 30/11/2023: Scotland () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Coff's Harbour RC 7plus Super Maiden P., $50,000 1005m, earning $8,950 | |
| 29/11/2023: Maz Kanata () 4yo f (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 2nd Wyong RC No Excuse for Abuse H., $42,000 1100m, earning $7,450 | |
| 18/11/2023: Lightening Blaze () 6yo g (Va Pensiero-La Famiglia Ruby by Fantastic Light (USA)); 3rd Gundagai-Adelong RC Hahn Super Dry Maiden H., $27,000 1400m, earning $2,600 | |
| 07/10/2023: Underpants () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Dutiful by New Approach (IRE)); 2nd Albury RC Albury Demolitions H., $27,000 1175m, earning $5,050 | |
| 30/09/2023: Just Wai () 5yo g (Va Pensiero-Wiki Wai by Orpen (USA)); 3rd Newcastle JC A Hughes P Mears A Larkins Maiden H., $42,000 900m, earning $3,900 | |
| 29/09/2023: Ticklebelly () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average); 2nd Moruya JC Meringo Stud H., $35,000 1010m, earning $6,000 | |
| 25/09/2023: Underpants () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Dutiful by New Approach (IRE)); 1st Leeton JC Hi Marq Sheds and Garages H., $27,000 1150m, earning $13,950 | |
| 10/09/2023: Ticklebelly () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average); 1st Gundagai-Adelong RC Jack Lindley Memorial Maiden P., $30,000 1000m, earning $15,000 | |
| 05/08/2023: Impressiero () 5yo m (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 2nd Illawarra TC Dean Group H., $42,000 1400m, earning $7,450 | |
| 04/08/2023: Scotland () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Coff's Harbour RC O'Brien Plumbing & Relining Maiden P., $40,000 1300m, earning $7,050 | |
| 23/07/2023: Scotland () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 3rd Coff's Harbour RC Sawtell Golf Club Maiden P., $27,000 1415m, earning $2,600 | |
| 23/07/2023: Maz Kanata () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 1st Shoalhaven City TC Kel Campbell Fuel Haulage Maiden P., $27,000 1100m, earning $13,950 | |
| 23/07/2023: Impressiero () 4yo m (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 1st Shoalhaven City TC Solomon Motor Group H., $27,000 1400m, earning $13,950 | |
| 29/06/2023: Impressiero () 4yo m (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 3rd Hawkesbury RC Lander Toyota H., $40,000 1300m, earning $3,700 | |
| 10/06/2023: Scotland () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Clarence River JC Coldstream Air Conditioning Maiden H., $16,000 1120m, earning $2,850 | |
| 20/05/2023: Summer Cloud () 4yo m (Va Pensiero-Survivors by Enemy of Average); 1st Young TC China Holmes Maiden H., $12,000 1200m, earning $6,400 | |
| 23/04/2023: Underpants () 2yo g (Va Pensiero-Dutiful by New Approach (IRE)); 1st Murrumbidgee TC Kooringal Stud Maiden 2YO H., $30,000 1200m, earning $15,000 | |
| 28/02/2023: Mandalorian () 5yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 2nd Gosford RC Turfcare Floratine H., $40,000 1600m, earning $7,050 | |
| 18/02/2023: Scotland () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Coff's Harbour RC Ballyness Maiden P., $30,000 1200m, earning $5,300 | |
| 28/01/2023: Just Wai () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Wiki Wai by Orpen (USA)); 3rd Newcastle JC AVID PM Midway Maiden P., $45,000 900m, earning $4,000 | |
| 23/12/2022: By Crikey Jack () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Naughty Nanny by Dangerous); 1st Coonabarabran JC Coonabarabran Bakery Maiden H., $35,000 1200m, earning $16,750 | |
| 25/11/2022: Impressiero () 4yo f (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 1st Canberra RC Marcus Quinlivan OAM Memorial Maiden H., $22,000 1300m, earning $13,200 | |
| 31/10/2022: Lord Bronn () 5yo g (Va Pensiero-Valar Morghulis by Henrythenavigator (USA)); 2nd Ballina JC TAB Maiden H., $30,000 1000m, earning $5,300 | |
| 16/10/2022: Scotland () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Lismore TC Oaten's Beds R Us Maiden H., $30,000 1210m, earning $5,300 | |
| 11/09/2022: Scotland () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Erins Princess by Desert Prince (IRE)); 2nd Coff's Harbour RC Sante Equine Maiden H., $27,000 1300m, earning $5,050 | |
| 11/06/2022: Bootyful Diva () 4yo m (Va Pensiero-Discretionary by Hurricane Sky); 3rd Moranbah RC Class B H., $8,500 1000m, earning $750 | |
| 26/05/2022: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 1st Bathurst TC Bathurst RSL Club H., $24,000 2000m, earning $12,280 | |
| 26/05/2022: Impressiero () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Ready to Impress by Orpen (USA)); 2nd Bathurst TC JB Civil Concreting Maiden P., $24,000 1200m, earning $4,440 | |
| 08/05/2022: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 1st Shoalhaven City TC Happy Mothers Day H., $24,000 1600m, earning $12,280 | |
| 05/04/2022: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 3rd Hawkesbury RC XXXX Gold H., $35,000 1500m, earning $3,200 | |
| 22/03/2022: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 3rd Wine Country RC Horsepower H., $24,000 1350m, earning $2,300 | |
| 07/02/2022: Lord Bronn () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Valar Morghulis by Henrythenavigator (USA)); 2nd Muswellbrook RC Bengalla Maiden H., $24,000 1000m, earning $4,440 | |
| 13/01/2022: Lord Bronn () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Valar Morghulis by Henrythenavigator (USA)); 3rd Gunnedah JC Farewell Robert Thompson Maiden H., $24,000 1000m, earning $2,300 | |
| 13/12/2021: Penopera () 4yo f (Va Pensiero-Ashlee's Jewel by Easy Rocking); 2nd Wine Country RC Hunter Valley Premium Meats H., $24,000 1150m, earning $4,440 | |
| 25/11/2021: Penopera () 4yo f (Va Pensiero-Ashlee's Jewel by Easy Rocking); 1st Wyong RC Magic Millions 15/12 Maiden H., $35,000 1100m, earning $16,740 | |
| 24/09/2021: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 2nd Shoalhaven City TC McDonalds H., $24,000 1600m, earning $4,440 | |
| 10/09/2021: Mandalorian () 4yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 2nd Shoalhaven City TC Great Northern H., $24,000 1600m, earning $4,440 | |
| 30/07/2021: Mandalorian () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 1st Goulburn DRC Doyles Seafood Restaurant Maiden H., $24,000 1400m, earning $12,280 | |
| 15/06/2021: Lord Bronn () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Valar Morghulis by Henrythenavigator (USA)); 3rd Scone RC Inglis June Online Sale Maiden P., $22,000 1000m, earning $2,100 | |
| 30/05/2021: Lord Bronn () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Valar Morghulis by Henrythenavigator (USA)); 3rd Gunnedah JC MPC Earthmoving Maiden H., $30,000 1250m, earning $2,800 | |
| 29/05/2021: Bootyful Diva () 3yo f (Va Pensiero-Discretionary by Hurricane Sky); 1st Gladstone TC Green Pepper Maiden P., $7,450 1000m, earning $5,000 | |
| 02/01/2021: Mandalorian () 3yo g (Va Pensiero-Mari Pintau by Haayil); 3rd Wyong RC Lakes Printers Maiden P., $32,300 1350m, earning $3,200 |
