17.1hh Dapple Grey Thoroughbred Stallion
I’m No Fool (Foolhardy) x Manhattan Melody (What’s It Worth)
Homebred and home-campaigned, Manhattan is the definition of a modern international campaigner: a colt who went from American classics to Australian sprints and European turf championships without ever losing his edge.
Key Facts
Race Record: 34 starts (27 stakes) – 11 (10)-7 (3)-5 (4); $4,100,500
Surfaces: Top-level wins on both dirt and turf
Distances: Stakes victories from 5 furlongs up to 12 furlongs
Campaign Footprint: North America · Europe · Australia
A multiple Group 1 sprinter who could stretch to win a mile and a half, Manhattan brings speed, toughness, and versatility to the breeding shed – all wrapped in a homebred success story.
Group 1 Wins
Manikato Stakes (G1, 6f turf, 3yo+) – High-class sprint on turf in Australia, announcing himself as a world-class sprinter.
Victoria Racing Club Stakes (G1, 6f dirt, 3yo+) – Confirmed his top-level speed against older horses.
Mercedes Classic (G1, 12f turf, 3yo+) – A dominant 12f turf win, proving he stayed a true classic distance.
Stadbroke Handicap (G1, 7f dirt, 3yo+) – Big-money dirt sprint, showcasing his adaptability between surfaces.
Doomben Stakes (G1, 6.5f dirt, 3yo+) – Capped his G1 résumé with another high-value sprint victory.
Other Stakes Wins
Shillaci Stakes (G2, 5f dirt, 3yo+) – Blistering speed in testing conditions.
Lexington Stakes (G3, 10f turf, 3yo) – Early sign of his middle-distance class.
BTC Classic (G3, 6.5f dirt, 3yo) – Versatility and tenacity in Australia.
Rome Cup (G3, 6f dirt, 3yo+) – Another decisive sprint score.
Sir Barton Stakes (UNG, 9.5f dirt, 3yo) – His first stakes success and a key step toward stallion qualification.
Notable Placings in Elite Company
2nd – Bailey’s Irish Champion Stakes (G1)
2nd – Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1)
2nd – Carter Handicap (G1)
3rd – Eclipse Stakes (G1, 14f)
3rd – King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1, 12f)
3rd – Goodwood Handicap (G1)
3rd – Palm Beach Stakes (G3)
He also turned in strong efforts in global targets like the Pegasus World Cup (G1) and Manhattan Handicap (G1), often racing wide or spotting weight and still finishing respectably against deep fields.
Manhattan's first foal crop will hit the track in 2027.