Bay 16.1HH Stallion Born: 03/09/2005  2010 Stud Fee $4,400 inc GST Free Return. Conditions Apply. Age Starts Wins 2nds 3rds 4ths 5ths 2 - - - - - - 3 5 2 - - - 1 4 2 - 1 - - Totals 7 2 1 - - 1 Race Record:  2 wins at 1300, 1400 m. and $20,230 in Australia.

COUBERTIN is a dual winning son of Champion sire REDOUTES CHOICE an emerging sire of sires from the outstanding broodmare and AJC Oaks winner CIRCLES OF GOLD also the dam of mutipule group one winners and highly regarded sires ELVSTROEM and HARADASUN.

This is one of the hottest family's in Australasia with the recent Oakleigh Plate winner and $10m Coolmore recruit STAR SPANGLED BANNER a member. CIRCLES OF GOLD is the only Australasian mare to produce two INTERNATIONAL GROUP ONE winners.

COUBERTIN becomes the fourth son of the great mare CIRCLES OF GOLD to embark on a stud career following ELVSTROEM, HARADASUN & GOLD CENTRE (who is proving very popular in New Zealand).

COUBERTIN is an imposing type standing 16.1HH who showed great promise and was highly regarded by his trainer Tony Vasil winning 2 races at 1300 and 1400 metres from 7 starts until a suspensory injury forced his retirement.

1st DAM

CIRCLES OF GOLD, by Marscay. 6 wins 1200 to 2400 m. and $936,835 Won AJC AJC Australian Oaks [G1], MRC Coongy H. [G3], AJC Adrian Knox S. [G3], SAJC Ansett Australia S. [L], AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H., AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. 2nd MRC Caulfield Cup [G1], QTC Queensland Oaks [G1], WATC Fruit 'n' Veg S. [G1], MRC T.S. Carlyon Cup [G2], MRC Summoned S. [L], AJC 3 YO Fillies Class 6 H., AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H., STC 2 YO Fillies Restricted H. 3rd MRC C.F. Orr S. [G1]. Sister to Modern Era, Rings of Gold. Half-sister to GOLD WELLS, National Song (dam of Gold Anthem) (grand-dam of STARSPANGLEDBANNER, Gold Chant, TAGINE). Dam of 9 foals, 7 raced, 5 winners-
ELVSTROEM (2000 c by Danehill (USA)). 10 wins 1300 to 2500 m. and $5,704,519 Won MRC Caulfield Cup [G1], Nad Al Sheba Dubai Duty Free [G1], VRC Victoria Derby [G1], MRC Underwood S. [G1], MRC C.F. Orr S. [G1], VRC Turnbull S. [G2], MRC Caulfield Autumn Classic [G2], MRC St George S. [G2], MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude [G3]. 2nd Longchamp Prix d'Ispahan [G1], VRC Craiglee S. [G2], MVRC Moonee Valley Vase [G2], VRC Conditions H. 3rd VRC Australian Cup [G1], STC Rosehill Guineas [G1].
HARADASUN (2003 c by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)). 7 wins 1100 to 1609 m. and $2,702,576 Won AJC Doncaster H. [G1], STC George Ryder S. [G1], Ascot Queen Anne S. [G1], MRC Vain S. [L], MRC Zeditave S. [L], MRC Manfred S. [L]. 2nd AJC Queen Elizabeth S. [G1], MVRC John F. Feehan S. [G2], MRC Memsie S. [G2], MRC H.D.F. McNeil S. [G3], MRC Autumn S. [G3], MRC Bletchingly S. [G3]. 3rd MVRC W.S. Cox Plate [G1], VRC Turnbull S. [G1]. 4th VRC Australian Guineas [G1].
Hveger (2001 f by Danehill (USA)). 1 win at 1600 m. and $83,550. 2nd SAJC S.A. Oaks [G2], MRC 3 YO Fillies H. 3rd SAJC Australasian Oaks [G1]. Dam of--
Valdemoro (f by Encosta de Lago). Placed to 2500 m. 2nd VRC VRC Oaks [G1], MVRC Agar Cleaning Systems Pty Ltd Plate, MRC Sportingbet Plate, MVRC Cathay Pacific Holidays H.
GOLD CENTRE (2002 c by Danehill (USA)). 1 win at 1200 m. at 2 and $6,300 in Australia.
Gold Rush (1998 c by Octagonal (NZ)). Placed to 1900 m. 3rd AJC 4 YO and Up H., STC 3 YO and Up H.
Lady Circles (1999 f by Ascot Knight (CAN)). Placed at 1100 m. in Australia. Dam of 2 winners--
King Raedwald (c by Red Ransom (USA)). 3 wins at 1400, 1600 m. and $40,206 3rd AuRC Championship S. [G2]. 4th Levin RC Levin Turf Classic [G1].
Hybrid (c by Royal Academy (USA)). 1 win at 1000 m. at 2 and $200,469. Won MRC Star Shower H. 2nd MVRC St Albans S. [L], MRC Thomas North Plate, HKJC Education & Training Handicap, HKJC Caroline Hill H., Happy Valley America H., Happy Valley Sing Woo H., Happy Valley Wong Nai Chung H.
Altius (2007 c by Redoute's Choice). Unraced.

2nd DAM

OLYMPIC AIM (NZ), by Zamazaan (FR). 4 wins 1850 to 2100 m. and $6,740 in Australia. Half-sister to BIT OF A SKITE, SHAGOLVIN (dam of YANKEE GOLD, Be Cool) (grand-dam of JOAN'S BEST, ZUPACOOL, Diamond Duke, Rocksinga) (third dam of MARKUS MAXIMUS, NANJARA, Premier Lady), TAMAN SINGAPURA, Venturesque (grand-dam of ARIANTE, Sepia, Bramble Blitz), Wayward Wind (grand-dam of McDa Knife), Polar Maid (dam of Patou) (grand-dam of POLAR SUCCESS, Parfumier, Port Headland, AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN') (third dam of Polaway). Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 6 winners-
CIRCLES OF GOLD (f by Marscay). 6 wins. See above. Won AJC AJC Australian Oaks [G1], MRC Coongy H. [G3], AJC Adrian Knox S. [G3], SAJC Ansett Australia S. [L], AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H., AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. 2nd MRC Caulfield Cup [G1], QTC Queensland Oaks [G1], WATC Fruit 'n' Veg S. [G1], MRC T.S. Carlyon Cup [G2], MRC Summoned S. [L], AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H., AJC 3 YO Fillies Class 6 H., STC 2 YO Fillies Restricted H. 3rd MRC C.F. Orr S. [G1].
GOLD WELLS (c by Barathea (IRE)). 7 wins 1100 to 2000 m. and $539,750 Won VRC Blamey S. [G2], VRC Kensington S. [L], VRC Super Vobis 3 YO H., VRC Welter, WATC Pink Innovation Rated H., MRC Super Vobis 3 YO H. 2nd VRC Standish Handicap [G3], VRC Auckland Rc Handicap [L], WATC Magic Millions Golf Day Rated H., WATC Lord Mayor's Cup, WATC Budget Rent a Car Welter, MRC 1MW-LY H. 3rd VRC Chester Manifold S. [L], VRC H., WATC Margaret River Fresh H.
Modern Era (c by Marscay). 4 wins 1400 to 1720 m. and $154,719 Won VRC Super Vobis 3 YO H., VRC Super Vobis 3 YO H., MRC H. 2nd MRC 3 YO H. 3rd MRC Schweppervescence Cup [L], Turf Paradise Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile H. [O], MRC H. 4th SAJC Tokyo City Cup [G3].
Rings of Gold (g by Marscay). 3 wins 1200 to 1300 m. and $93,800 Won STC 3 YO Restricted H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings Restricted H. 2nd Tattersalls Club (nsw) Welter H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings Restricted H. 3rd Gosford RC Gosford Guineas [L], VRC 1MW-LY Welter. 4th STC Rosehill Guineas [G1].
CHEERS FRIENDS. 4 wins 1500 to 2000 m. and $173,585 in Macau.
HALO GOLD. 1 win at 1100 m. and $13,380 in Australia.
National Song. Started once in Australia. Dam of--
Gold Anthem (f by Made of Gold (USA)). 2 wins at 1000, 1050 m. at 2 and $49,540 Won SAJC Sabis 2 YO H. 2nd SAJC Balcrest S. [L], SAJC Sabis 3 YO 1MW H. 3rd SAJC Sabis 2 YO H. Dam of 3 winners inc.--
STARSPANGLEDBANNER (c by Choisir). 6 wins at 1000, 1600 m. and $1,300,575 Won MRC Caulfield Guineas [G1], MRC Oakleigh Plate [G1], MRC H D F McNeil S. [G3], MRC Vain S. [L], MVRC Inglis Juvenile, MRC Victorian Owners and Breeders Awards H. 2nd VRC Flemington Festival of Racing S. [L]. 3rd MRC Blue Diamond Prelude [G3]. 4th VRC Lightning S. [G1], MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude [G3].
Gold Chant (f by El Moxie (USA)). 5 wins at 1000, 1200 m. and $129,520 Won VRC Lord Nelson H., MRC Kenmark H., MVRC 3 YO Rb 0 - 72 H. 2nd MVRC Asofia H., MVRC Arrow Training Services H. 3rd SAJC Dermody S. [L].
Circles of Ice. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners inc.--
TAGINE (f by Last Tycoon (IRE)). 3 wins 1212 to 1600 m. and $140,050 Won TRC 1000 Guineas [L], MVRC 3 YO Fillies 1MW H. 2nd TRC Strutt S. [L], SAJC Cinderella S. [L], MVRC Super Vobis 3 YO H. 3rd MRC Super Vobis 3 YO H., MVRC 3 YO Fillies 1MW H. 4th SAJC Aha S. [L].

3rd DAM

GOLD VINK, by Gold Sovereign (GB). 2 wins at 1 m. and $4,410 Won QTC Novice H., BATC 1st Maiden H. 2nd QTC Jumpinpin Maiden H., QTC Brighton Maiden H., BATC 2nd Maiden H. 3rd QTC 1st Trinity Bay Novice H., QTC Couran Novice H. Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 10 winners inc.-
BIT OF A SKITE (c by Showoff (IRE)). 11 wins 1000 to 2000 m. and $195,267 Won VRC George Adams H. [G1], AJC All-Aged S. [G1], MVRC Alister Clark S. [G2], VATC Victoria H. [L], VATC Eclipse S. [L], VRC Brian Courtney H., VRC Bobbie Lewis H., VATC Barton H., VRC Delina Hcp, VATC Biscay H. 2nd VATC Wallace S. [L], VRC Aurie's Star H. 3rd VATC Chesterfield H., MVRC Matthew Flinders Hcp, VRC Aurie's Star H. 4th VRC Victoria Derby [G1], VATC Toorak H. [G1], VATC Caulfield Guineas [G1], MVRC Moonee Valley S. [G2].
SHAGOLVIN (f by Sharivari (USA)). 7 wins 1400 to 2200 m. and $64,940 Won AuRC Royal S. [G2], Hawke's Bay JC Byerley Thoroughbred S. [L]. 2nd Avondale JC Avondale Cup [G1], Bay of Plenty RC Racing Personalities S. [L]. 3rd AuRC Great Northern Oaks [G2]. Dam of 5 winners inc.--
YANKEE GOLD (f by Western Symphony (USA)). 4 wins 1406 to 2000 m. and $40,655 Won SAJC Hill Smith S. [L], SAJC Super Supreme H. 2nd SAJC Mt Lofty House H., SAJC Ansett Australia H., SAJC Alsco Linen Services H. Dam of--
JOAN'S BEST (f by Gold Brose). 5 wins 1100 to 1400 m. and $45,041 Won Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S. [L], CJC Canterbury Belle S. [L], Otago RC Breeders' S. [L], CJC Amp Amicus Income Protection H. 2nd Canterbury Racing-North Canterbury Canterbury S. [L]. 3rd AuRC New Zealand Bloodstock Classic, AuRC Lindauer Juvenile H. 4th Ashburton RC Inglewood S. [L], Southland RC Coupland's Bakeries - Windsor Park Stud [L]. Producer.
Shafty Lady. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners inc.-
MARKUS MAXIMUS (c by Pentire (GB)). 3 wins 1600 to 2400 m. and $391,867 Won WATC WATC Derby [G1]. 2nd QTC Grand Prix S. [G3], MRC Heroic H. 3rd MVRC Members Equity Bank H., MVRC CMA Recycling H.
NANJARA (f by Kilimanjaro (GB)). 5 wins 1600 to 2300 m. and $117,221 Won Manawatu RC Manawatu Cup [G3]. 2nd Feilding JC Feilding Cup [L]. 4th CJC Metropolitan H. [G3], Marton JC Marton Cup [L].
Be Cool (f by Grosvenor (NZ)). 5 wins 1200 to 1400 m. and $121,615 Won STC 3 YO and Up Fillies and Mares H., BTC Fillies and Mares H., BTC Class 6 H., AJC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H., QTC 3 and 4 YO Fillies and Mares M. 3rd BTC Lady of the Turf S. [L], MRC Mercedes-Benz S. [L], MRC Sandown Park S. [L], BTC Class 6 H. Dam of 2 winners inc.--
ZUPACOOL (c by Redoute's Choice). 5 wins 1400 to 2200 m. and $220,798 Won Bendigo JC Bendigo Cup [L], VRC Secondbite Plate, MRC Allez Bijou H.
OTEHI DIAMOND. 1 win at 1500 m. and $6,425 in Australia. Dam of 5 winners inc.-
Diamond Duke (c by Jugah (USA)). 8 wins 1100 to 1635 m. and $116,280 Won MRC Grey Boots Welter H. 2nd MRC New Statesman H., MRC Class 6 H., MRC Stansmore H., MRC Winooka Welter H. 3rd MVRC Leslie Froggatt Plate [L], MRC Blazing Saddles S.V. H., MRC St.Razzle H.
Rock the Kasbar. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners inc.--
Rocksinga (c by Danasinga). 5 wins 1400 to 2400 m. and $122,000 Won AJC 3 YO and Up H., AJC 4 YO and Up Entires and Geldings H. 2nd Wyong District Ag Assn TC Wyong Cup [L], Tattersalls Club (nsw) 3 YO and Up H., AJC 4 YO and Up H., STC 4 YO and Up Restricted H., STC 4 YO and Up Entires and Geldings Restricted H. 3rd Canberra RC Canberra Quality Cup [L], AJC 3 YO and Up Open H., STC 4 YO and Up H., AJC 4 YO and Up H.
Shades of the Past. Unraced. Dam of--
Blowfish Baby. Unraced. Dam of--
Premier Lady (f by Eltawaasul (USA)). Placed to 1020 m. 2nd CJC Welcome S. [L]. 4th WRC Wakefield Challenge S. [G2].
TAMAN SINGAPURA (c by Showoff (IRE)). 4 wins 1200 to 2200 m. and $74,801 Won Singapore Singapore Gold Cup L. 2nd Selangor Piala Emas Sultan Selangor L, Singapore Pesta Sukan Cup L. 3rd Selangor Piala Emas Sultan Selangor L. 4th Selangor Tunku Gold Cup L.
GOLDSKITE. 6 wins 1100 to 2020 m. and $18,310 Won MVRC Keera H., BATC Graduation S., BATC Open H. 2nd BATC Transition H. 3rd QTC Welter H. 4th Geelong RC Derby Trial S. [L].
GOLD FELLOW. 4 wins 1400 to 1800 m. and $6,640 Won QTC Maiden H.
VENTURESQUE. 3 wins 1200 to 1800 m. and $25,535 in Australia 2nd STC 3 YO Restricted H., STC 4 YO and Up Restricted H., STC 4 YO and Up Restricted H. 3rd STC 4 YO and Up Restricted H. Dam of 4 winners inc.-
ARIETTA. 1 win at 1400 m. and $4,050 in Australia. Dam of 4 winners inc.--
ARIANTE (c by Filante (NZ)). 7 wins 1100 to 2000 m. and $322,490 Won STC Kingston Town Quality S. [G3], STC 3 YO H., AJC 4 YO and Up Transitional H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings H., AJC 3 YO Colts and Geldings H., AJC Bobs NMW-LY Welter. 2nd AJC 3 YO H., STC 3 YO and Up Welter Handicap. 3rd STC 3 YO and Up H., AJC 3 YO and Up Open H., AJC 4 YO and Up Transitional H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings H. 4th Canberra RC National Sprint Quality H. [L].
Sepia (c by Spectrum (IRE)). 3 wins 1400 to 1800 m. and $140,700 Won AJC 3 YO Class 3 H., AJC 3 YO Class 3 H. 2nd STC Tulloch S. [G2], STC Winning Edge Presentations, STC 3 YO and Up Class 3 H. 3rd STC 3 YO Class 3 H. 4th AJC Canterbury Guineas [G1].
Bramble Blitz (c by Catbird). 5 wins at 1000, 1200 m. and $84,465 Won MRC 2 YO 1MW Plate. 2nd VRC Super Vobis 2 YO Plate. 3rd VRC Australia Cup Carnival S. [L], MRC Chairman's S. [L], MVRC Legends After the Last Flying, SAJC Panasonic H.
WAYWARD WIND. 1 win at 1400 m. and $6,466 in New Zealand. Dam of--
Tramontane. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners inc.-
McDa Knife (g by McGinty (NZ)). 4 wins at 1600, 2000 m. and $112,265 Won AuRC Rhino Portable Buildings H., AuRC Ellerslie Convention Centre H., AuRC Jacobsen Headstones Maiden H. 2nd WRC Wellington Cup [G1], Taranaki RC Taranaki Cup [G2], AuRC Memphis Meltdown H., AuRC Majestic Horse Floats H., Avondale JC Famis Juvenile H., AuRC Deutz Blanc de Blanc Maiden H. 3rd Waikato RC Waikato Gold Cup [G2], AuRC Memphis Meltdown Maiden H., Avondale JC Frank Sing Solicitors H.
ROCKY ORR. 1 win at 2800 m. and $2,320 in New Zealand.
GOLD RIGHT. 1 win at 1000 m. and $80 in Australia.
Polar Maid. Started 3 times in Australia. Dam of 8 winners inc.--
Patou (f by Covetous). 8 wins 1000 to 1200 m. and $185,798 Won STC 3 YO and Up Fillies and Mares Quality H., AJC 3 YO Fillies H., AJC 3 YO H. 2nd AJC Angst Quality H. [L], AJC 3 YO Restricted H. 3rd MVRC Wedgwood H., STC 3 YO and Up Fillies and Mares H., STC 3 YO and Up Fillies and Mares Restricted H., STC 3 YO and Up Fillies and Mares Restricted H., STC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. 4th AJC Challenge S. [G2], STC Research Quality Plate [L]. Dam of 6 winners inc.--
POLAR SUCCESS (f by Success Express (USA)). 4 wins 1000 to 1200 m. at 2 and $2,171,505 Won STC Golden Slipper S. [G1], STC Reisling Slipper Trial [G2], STC 2 YO Fillies H., AJC 2 YO Fillies H. 2nd STC Silver Slipper S. [G2], STC Wenona Girl Fillies and Mares H., STC 3 YO H., AJC 2 YO H. 4th AJC Silver Shadow S. [G2], STC Heritage S. [L]. Dam of--
Polaway (f by Giant's Causeway (USA)). 2 wins at 1100, 1400 m. and $122,600 Won STC Myer Ladies 5 April H., AJC Tidal Light H. 2nd AJC T L Baillieu H. [L]. 4th AJC Reginald Allen H. [L].
Parfumier (c by Belong to Me (USA)). 7 wins 1100 to 1900 m. and $274,140 Won AJC Coogee Welter H., STC Centenary Institute H., STC Parramatta Leagues Club H., AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings Maiden H. 2nd AJC Villiers S. [G2], STC Festival S. [L], STC Rosehill Gardens Grand Pavilion H., STC Grand Pavilion H., AJC Star City H., STC 3 YO Colts and Geldings Maiden H. 3rd AJC Sportsman H.
Port Headland (c by Woodman (USA)). 3 wins 1400 to 1600 m. and $64,500 Won SAJC 2MW H., AJC 3 YO H. 2nd Gosford RC Gosford Classic [L], SAJC 1MW H. 3rd SAJC Open H.
GLADDEN. 7 wins 1000 to 1400 m. and $114,440 Won MRC Grace Darling H., MRC Class 6 H., MRC February H. 2nd MRC Wynette H., STC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. 3rd VRC Riverside H., MVRC Night Racing Wed H., MRC St.George Bank Plate, MRC Molly's Robe H., MRC T.P.Fenner H. Producer.
ICECAPADE. 3 wins at 1000, 1300 m. and $14,855 in Australia 2nd STC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. 3rd STC 3 YO Fillies Restricted H. Dam of 6 winners inc.--
AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN' (f by Nothin' Leica Dane). 8 wins 1200 to 1600 m. and $614,100 Won VRC Let's Elope S. [L], Illawarra TC K.F. Nolan Classic [L], Canberra RC National Sprint Quality H. [L]. 2nd AJC Adrian Knox Quality S. [G3], VRC Matriarch S. [G3]. 3rd MRC Underwood S. [G1], STC Queen of the Turf S. [G2], AJC Craven Plate [G3], MRC W.W. Cockram S. [L]. 4th AJC AJC Oaks [G1], VRC L.K.S. Mackinnon S. [G1]. Producer.