RUBITON (Century – Ruby) was a
magnificent racehorse, running 16 times for 10 wins incl. four G1’s
in Melbourne; Cox Plate, Futurity Stakes, LKS Mackinnon Stakes, and the
Underwood Stakes. A magnificent individual, RUBITON
had the ability to place in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) and Newmarket Hcp.
(1200m), and then go on to win the WFA Championship race in Australia at 2000m.
He was Horse of the Year in 1987-88.
With one crop still to race, RUBITON has
maintained an incredible 65% runners-winners ratio that includes 36 Stakes
Winners (7 G1 winners) and earnings of
over $35 million. Group 1 winners by RUBITON
have included million dollar earners FIELDS OF OMAGH,
sprinter/miler ADAM, RUBITANO
and FLAVOUR. He is the broodmare sire of
Stakes Winners such as DASH FOR CASH, DANERICH
and KING OF DANES,
all now at stud themselves.
This is the 2nd foal for winning dam, ESPADA. Both the 2nd and 3rd dams of this
filly boast perfect records at stud. Second dam, G1
winning USETHE SPACE
(SAJC Australasian Oaks [G1]), is the dam
of seven winners whilst third dam, FRENCH EDITION, is the dam of six winners
from six to race.
Tony Vasil’s comments: “On the
recommendation of my breaker and pre trainer Julien Welsh I took this horse on.
I have huge respect for Julien as he has broken in many of my star performers
including Elvstroem, Lucky Secret and Haradasun. His astuteness as a judge of
horse flesh was correct as Miura (Rubiton x Espada) is a wonderful mover and
gives me a great feel on the training track. I am hopeful this preparation that
I can push this filly to the trial stage and maybe the races. I feel that given
some time that she will develop into a lovely type.”