Lago Delight
Lago Delight
Lago Delight
Lago Delight is a son of the current superstar of Australian - and now International -
thoroughbred breeding, Encosta De Lago.

Recently crowned Australian Champion Sire for the 2007-2008 season, Encosta De
Lago's progeny earned in excess of 10 million dollars; a staggering 3.9 million more
than any other sire for the year.


ENCOSTA DE LAGO, B. c. 1993, Fairy King (USA) -- Shoal Creek, by Star Way (GB).
Entered Stud in 1997.
Sire of 885 runners, 585 winners (66.1%), 63 stakeswinners (7.1%), 70 stakesplaced (7.9%).

Sire of the winners of over AUD $98.6 million inc:

RACING TO WIN (AUS), 2002, g (Kenny's Best Pal, Kenmare). 13 wins, $3,762,285.
Won AJC Doncaster H. Gr 1 (1600 m.), George Main S. Gr 1 (1600 m.), Epsom H. Gr 1 (1600 m.),
All-Aged S.STC George Ryder S. Gr 1 (1500 m.), AJC Warwick S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), STC Hobartville S. Gr 2
(1400 m.), Theo. Marks S. Gr 2 (1300 m.), Apollo S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), Theo marks S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), AJC 2
YO H. (1100 m.), STC 2 YO Quality H. (1200 m.), 2 YO Class 3 H. (1100 m.). 2d STC George Ryder S. Gr 1,
BTC Doomben Cup Gr 1, AJC Royal Sovereign S. Gr 2, Warwick S. Gr 2, STC Phar Lap S. Gr 2,
Canterbury S. Gr 2, Golden Rose S. L.

ALINGHI (AUS), 2001, f (Monde Bleu, Shirley Heights). 11 wins, $3,564,100.
Won VRC Newmarket H. Gr 1 (1200 m.), SAJC Robert Sangster S. Gr 1 (1200 m.), MRC Blue Diamond S.
Gr 1 (1200 m.), Thousand Guineas Gr 1 (1600 m.), VRC Edward Manifold S. Gr 2 (1610 m.), Ascot Vale S.
Gr 2 (1200 m.), STC Reisling Slipper Trial Gr 2 (1200 m.), MRC Blue Diamond Prelude Gr 3 (1100 m.),
Saratoga Ballston Spa H. Gr 3 (8 1/2 f.), MRC Debutante S. L (900 m.), Quezette S. L (1200 m.). 2d VRC
Empire Rose S. Gr 1, Lightning S. Gr 1, AJC Heroic 2 YO Championship. 3d STC Golden Slipper S. Gr 1,
MRC Dubai Racing Club Cup - Invitation S. Gr 1.

PRINCESS COUP (AUS), 2003, f (Sovereign Red, Arch Sculptor). 12 wins, $3,651,776.
Won WRC New Zealand Oaks Gr 1 (2400 m.), Hawke's Bay JC Ormond Memorial Gr 1 (2040 m.),
Ormond Memorial Gr 1 (2040 m.), Horlicks Challenge S. Gr 1 (1600 m.), MRC St George S. Gr 2 (1800
m.), Masterton RC Lowland S. Gr 3 (2100 m.), WRC Desert Gold S. Gr 3 (1600 m.), Banks Peninsula RC
Canterbury S. L (1600 m.), Ashburton RC John Grigg S. L (1400 m.), Manawatu RC New Zealand
Bloodstock 2Yo Handicap (1100 m.), Taupo RC Highview Stud 1300 (1300 m.), CJC First Sovereign Trust
Three Year Old (1200 m.). 2d VRC Australian Cup Gr 1, L.K.S. Mackinnon S. Gr 1, STC Rawson S. Gr 1,
The BMW Gr 1, CJC 1000 Guineas Gr 1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic Gr 2, AURC Ladies' Mile Gr
2. 3d MRC Caulfield Cup Gr 1, CJC 2000 Guineas Gr 1, Hawke's Bay JC Horlicks Challenge S Gr 1.

LASHED
(AUS), 1999, f (Salieri, Boucher). 7 wins, $976,784.
Won AURC Zabeel Classic Gr 1 (2000 m.), Waikato RC International S. Gr 1 (2000 m.), AURC New
Zealand S. Gr 1 (2000 m.), VRC A.V. Kewney S. Gr 2 (1600 m.), SAJC Sires' Produce S. Gr 3 (1600 m.),
Alcohol Go-Easy S. L (1500 m.), MRC 2 YO Fillies 1MW H. (1300 m.). 2d VRC VRC Oaks Gr 1, MVRC
Moonee Valley Oaks Gr 2, MRC Angus Armanasco S. Gr 2, VRC Vanity S. Gr 3, MRC 2 YO H. 3d AURC
Zabeel Classic Gr 1, Waikato RC International S. Gr 1, WRC Thorndon Mile Gr 1, AURC Darley S. Gr 1,
VRC Edward Manifold S. Gr 2, Wakeful S. Gr 2, MRC Tranquil Star S. Gr 3.

SACRED KINGDOM (AUS), 2003, g (Zeditave, Sir Tristram). 12 wins, $4,476,377.
Won HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize Gr 1 (1200 m.), Hong Kong Sprint Gr 1 (1200 m.), Gome Sprint Gr 2
(1200 m.), Sprint Cup Gr 2 (1200 m.), International Sprint Trial Gr 2 (1200 m.), Sha Tin Sprint Trophy Gr 3
(1000 m.), Singapore International Sprint L (1200 m.), HKJC Granville H. (1000 m.), Arsenal H. (1000 m.),
The Arculli Trophy (1200 m.), The Hong Kong University Alumni Association Challenge Cup (1000 m.),
Lantau Peak H. (1000 m.). 2d HKJC Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup Gr 1, Centenary Sprint Cup Gr 1,
International Sprint Trial Gr 2. 3d HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize Gr 1.

MNEMOSYNE (AUS), 2002, f (Canny Lad, Whiskey Road). 6 wins, $1,371,975.
Won STC Queen of the Turf S. Gr 1 (1500 m.), MRC Thousand Guineas Gr 1 (1600 m.), STC Tea Rose S. Gr
2 (1500 m.), Tattersalls Club (nsw) Furious S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), AJC Silver Shadow S. Gr 3 (1200 m.), STC 2
YO Fillies H. (1100 m.). 2d AJC AJC Sires' Produce S. Gr 1, Surround S. Gr 2, STC Riesling S. Gr 2, AJC
Kindergarten S. Gr 3. 3d AJC Flight S. Gr 1, STC Coolmore Classic - Tad Kennedy S. Gr 1.

SIRMIONE (AUS), 2003, g (Defensive Play, Danzatore). 4 wins, $1,674,375.
Won VRC Australian Cup Gr 1 (2000 m.), L.K.S. Mackinnon S. Gr 1 (2000 m.), QTC Grand Prix S. Gr 3
(2100 m.), Tattersall's 2 YO S. L (1400 m.). 2d MRC St George S. Gr 2, Fat Quaddies H. 3d QTC
Queensland Derby Gr 1, VRC L K S MacKinnon S. Gr 1, STC The BMW Gr 1, BTC Doomben Classic Gr 3,
VRC Super Vobis 2 YO H.

TITANIC JACK (AUS), 1999, c (Stage Door Johnny, T V Commercial). 8 wins, $1,288,950.
Won VRC Emirates - Cantala S. Gr 1 (1600 m.), MVRC Alister Clark S. Gr 2 (1600 m.), VRC Bobbie Lewis
Quality H. Gr 3 (1200 m.), MRC Autumn S. Gr 3 (1400 m.), Sandown S. Gr 3 (1500 m.), VRC Super Vobis 2
YO H. (1100 m.), MVRC Super Vobis 2 YO H. (1200 m.), Super Vobis 2 YO H. (1000 m.). 2d VRC
Newmarket H. Gr 1, MRC Guineas Prelude Gr 3, Zeditave S. L. 3d MRC Dubai Racing Club Cup -
Invitation S. Gr 1, VRC Ascot Vale S. Gr 2, MVRC Ian McEwen Trophy Gr 3.

NEWPORT (AUS), 2002, c (Nishapour, Rheffic). 9 wins, $1,210,600.
Won AJC The Metropolitan Gr 1 (2400 m.), QTC Brisbane Cup Gr 2 (2400 m.), AJC Randwick City S. Gr
3 (2000 m.), CVD Ladies Bowling Club H. (1600 m.), Navy Seal Welter H. (1400 m.), VRC TCl Electronics
Plate (1800 m.), STC BP Woodward & Associates Stayers Cup (2400 m.), Wyong District Ag Assn TC
Class 1 H. (1200 m.), Maiden Plate (1350 m.). 2d STC McKell Cup L, Rosehill Gardens Event Centre H., 3
YO and Up Class 3 H., Newcastle JC Class 3 H. 3d STC Frank Underwood Cup L, MRC Ladies' Day
Plate, STC 3 YO Class 3 H.

DELAGO BROM (AUS), 1999, c (El Qahira, Sir Godfrey). 4 wins, $888,500.
Won VRC Australian Guineas Gr 1 (1600 m.), Carbine Club S. Gr 3 (1600 m.), MRC Vain S. L (1200 m.), 2
YO (1000 m.). 2d VRC Sires' Produce S. Gr 1, Debonair S. Gr 3.

MANHATTAN RAIN (AUS), 2006, c (Canny Lad, Nijinsky). 2 wins, $1,303,450.
Won AJC Sires' Produce S. Gr 1 (1400 m.), Skyline S. Gr 3 (1200 m.). 2d MVRC W S Cox Plate Gr 1, AJC
Canonbury S. L, STC www.theslipper.com.au H. 3d AJC Champagne S. Gr 1, STC Golden Slipper Gr 1,
MRC Caulfield Guineas Gr 1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude Gr 3.

ROAD TO ROCK (AUS), 2004, c (Midyan, Welsh Saint). 5 wins, $628,050.
Won AJC George Main S. Gr 1 (1600 m.), Carbine Club S. L (1600 m.), MRC Victoria Gold Cup L (2000
m.), VRC Chris Isaak H. (2000 m.), MVRC Independent Cranes H. (1500 m.). 2d AJC Rajah Sahib H.,
VRC Antler Luggage H., STC Jacob's Creek Sparkling H., Nivea Visage Plate, MVRC Honan Insurance
Brokers H., AJC Randwick Maiden H. 3d AJC Epsom H. Gr 1.

DOURO VALLEY (AUS), 2001, c (Lord Seymour, Noalcoholic). 8 wins, $1,230,090.
Won MRC Caulfield S. Gr 1 (2000 m.), Naturalism S. L (2000 m.), H. (1800 m.), Diatribe H. (2100 m.),
Werribee RC H. (1420 m.), Tatura RC Tatura Cup (1600 m.), Mornington RC Class 1 H. (1500 m.),
Bairnsdale RC Maiden Plate (1600 m.). 2d SAJC S.A. Derby Gr 1, MRC Caulfield Cup Gr 1, Sandown
Classic Gr 2, Easter Cup Gr 3, Eclipse S. Gr 3, VRC March S. L, Warrnambool RC Tourism Malaysia
Warrnambool Cup, Kilmore TC Class 1 H. 3d MRC St George S. Gr 2, VRC Super Vobis 3 YO H.,
Decjuba Plate, MRC Mick Bolch H., Ballarat TC Gold Nugget H., Wimmera RC Nmit Australia China
Bowl, Mornington RC Maiden Plate.

SHADOWAYS (AUS), 2002, g (Pride of Place, Bletchingly). 6 wins, $710,400.
Won SAJC Goodwood H. Gr 1 (1200 m.), MRC The Heath 1100 L (1100 m.), MVRC Super Vobis 3 YO H.
(1000 m.), MRC Super Vobis 2 YO H. (1200 m.), Super Vobis 3 YO H. (1100 m.), Echuca RC Super Vobis 2
YO H. (1100 m.). 2d VRC Victoria Racing Club S. Gr 1, Baguette S. Gr 2, Baguette S. Gr 3. 3d MRC Super
Vobis 2 YO H.

NORTHERN METEOR (AUS), 2005, c (Fappiano, Forli). 3 wins, $532,480.
Won VRC Ascot Vale S. Gr 1 (1200 m.), City Tattersalls Club Brian Crowley S. L (1200 m.), STC Grand
Pavilion H. (1250 m.). 2d AJC T J Smith S. Gr 1. 3d STC SLE H.

APERCU (AUS), 2004, f (Zabeel, Scottish Rifle). 2 wins, $414,225.
Won QTC T.J. Smith S. Gr 1 (1600 m.), BTC Golden S. L (1200 m.). 2d City Tattersalls Club City Tattersalls
The Omega Plate. 3d AJC La Caissiere H.

MISS MARIELLE (AUS), 2004, f (Don't Say Halo, Zabaleta). 6 wins, $533,700.
Won STC Hill S. Gr 2 (1900 m.), AJC Craven Plate Gr 3 (2000 m.), VRC Batman H. L (1800 m.), MVRC
Alexandra S. L (1600 m.), Dual Choice Plate (1000 m.), MRC Pure Blonde Plate (1400 m.). 2d MVRC
Moonee Valley Fillies Classic Gr 2, Tattersalls Club (nsw) Chelmsford S. Gr 2, AJC Toy Show Quality L. 3d
AJC North Sydney Orthopaedic H.

MERLENE DE LAGO (AUS), 2005, f (Danehill, Luskin Star). 4 wins, $86,704.
Won Turffontein RC Fillies Nursery S. Gr 2 (1160 m.), Pretty Polly S. Gr 3 (1100 m.), Ruffian S. L (1000 m.),
Vaal TC Progress P (1200 m.). 2d Pietermaritzburg TC South African Fillies Sprint Gr 1. 3d Clairwood TC
Conditions Race, Turffontein RC Conditions S.

OUR SMOKING JOE (AUS), 2000, g (Blazing Sword, Taj Rossi). 10 wins, $1,639,550.
Won MRC St George S. Gr 2 (1800 m.), VRC Queen Elizabeth S. Gr 3 (2500 m.), H. (1800 m.), Today
Tonight Welter (2000 m.), MVRC 4 YO and Up Handicap (1200 m.), MRC Conditions H. (1600 m.),
Conditions H. (1500 m.), Conditions H. (1200 m.), Mornington RC Mornington Peninsula Cup (1600 m.),
Warrnambool RC Class 5 H. (1400 m.). 2d VRC L.K.S. Mackinnon S. Gr 1, Turnbull S. Gr 1, STC Rawson S.
Gr 1, MRC Underwood S. Gr 1, J.J. Liston S. Gr 2, VRC March S. L, MRC Schweppervescence Cup L,
Warrnambool RC Warrnambool Cup L, VRC H., MVRC Avalon-Mcintyre Park Cattery H., Echuca RC 2
YO Open H. 3d STC H.E. Tancred S. Gr 1, VRC Australian Cup Gr 1, Craiglee S. Gr 2, MRC J.J. Liston S.
Gr 2, VRC RSl Plate, Wimmera RC 2 YO Open H., Geelong RC Briseis Gold Cup.

VOCABULARY (AUS), 1999, f (Marauding, Recitation). 5 wins, $486,700.
Won MVRC Norman Carlyon S. Gr 2 (1200 m.), VRC Rose of Kingston S. Gr 3 (1410 m.), MVRC 3 YO
Fillies H. (1200 m.), 3 YO 1MW H. (1200 m.), Kyneton District RC Maiden Plate (1109 m.). 2d MRC C.F. Orr
S. Gr 1, Futurity S. Gr 1, MVRC John F. Feehan S. Gr 2, MRC J.J. Liston S. Gr 2. 3d MVRC Super Vobis 3YO
H.




ENCOSTA DE LAGO
2007-2008 Australian Champion Sire
Fairy King/Shoal Creek