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Australia is a chestnut stallion foaled in 2011 by the legendary Galileo out of the exceptional racemare Ouija Board (by Cape Cross). He was bred in the UK by Stanley House Stud and trained by Aidan O’Brien.

🏇 Racing Highlights:

  • Winner of the 2014 Epsom Derby, Irish Derby, and International Stakes
  • Known for his fluid action, balance, and turn of foot ✅✅✅
  • Rated one of the best middle-distance colts of his generation

🧬 Pedigree

  • Sire: Galileo – Champion sire, son of Sadler’s Wells, with over 90 Group 1 winners
  • Dam: Ouija Board – Dual Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner and European Horse of the Year

🐎 Stud Career:

  • Stands at Coolmore Stud in Ireland
  • Sire of Group 1 winners like Galileo Chrome, Order of Australia, and Broome
  • Known for passing on stamina, class, and a strong finishing kick ✅✅✅

Australia represents the fusion of two elite bloodlines, making him a classic influence in modern pedigree.

🐴 Australia’s 3yo filly Cercene and his 3yo colt Lambourn as featured.

Lambourn’s stride-data 🏆

The colt Lambourn (IRE) shows impressive stride characteristics in his recent races, particularly during his Group 1 Betfred Derby win at Epsom on 7 June 2025. According to sectional data:

  • Stride Length: Peaked at 24.71 feet
  • Stride Frequency: Averaged 2.19 strides per second

These figures place him in the elite range for middle-distance Thoroughbreds. For comparison, Secretariat’s legendary stride was around 25 feet, and most top-level colts average between 23.5–24.5 feet at peak.

Lambourn’s stride profile suggests:

  • Efficient ground coverage, ideal for 12-furlong races ✅✅
  • A balanced gait, with no signs of overreaching or inefficiency✅✅
  • Strong closing acceleration, as seen in his final 2 furlongs at Epsom ✅✅

@ The Curragh

he (Lambourn) was only doing a minimum of what he could get away with – Moore

  • Lambourn’s cruising speed is high, and he can sustain it over a long stretch.
  • His acceleration isn’t explosive, but he grinds out a finish with determination—classic traits of his sire line (Australia and Galileo).
  • The final furlong was slower than the mid-race section, but tactically smart: Moore kept him focused and just ahead of the challenge.

Factoid: Lambourn is the name of Lester Piggot’s fathers (Keith) stables in Berkshire where Lester was working at 12 years