Author: Sean Buckley

Stallion Hooked purchased by Sean Buckley’s Ultra Thoroughbreds

Strathayr Cameron Handicap winner Hooked has been bought by Sean Buckley’s Ultra Thoroughbreds for $600,000 in the last day of the Magic Millions sale on Gold Coast.
Sean Buckley HookedHooked will continue to be trained by John Thompson, who is based in Randwick. Sean Buckley commented: “The horse was purchased by Ultra Thoroughbred Racing and will race in our colours in the Epsom Handicap on Saturday,”. Find out more at Breedracing.com

Mares pregnant at Widden Stud

At Sean Buckley’s Widden Stud is it an exciting time as the breeding season is now in full swing and several winning mares are pregnant.  Widden Stud are in the envious position of standing two of the hottest sire prospects of 2014 in Champion 3yo Shamus Award and Champion 3yo sprinter Zoustar.

Zoustar and Shamus Award’s approach and performance in their new careers has been absolutely exemplary. Both young stallions are incredibly popular and we’re thrilled to announce that we have a number of mares already with pregnancies including Group winner FUDDLE DEE DUDDLE (Zoustar) and Group One winner PERFECT PROMISE (Shamus Award) ,” said Widden’s Antony Thompson.
“Thankfully, like they did in their race careers, these two fine young stallions haven’t let us down. At this early stage they both have excellent libido and are proving exceptionally fertile.“

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Sean Buckley Shamus Award
Shamus Award
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Zoustar

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Sean Buckley is an Australian businessman and entrepreneur, who has had great success as executive chairman of Ultra Tune. This popular Australian company has over 270 franchises and is still growing – having recently expanded into tyre fitting. Ultra Tune is one of Australia’s largest car servicing companies, which also offers car fleet, fleet management, roadside assistance and towing.  Sean Buckley is passionate about sports, in particular horse racing; having founded Ultra Thoroughbred Racing, who have had huge success with well-known racehorses Shamus Award and Miss Culminate among others.