Avilius (horse)
| Avilius | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sire | Pivotal (GB) |
| Grandsire | Polar Falcon (USA) |
| Dam | Alessandria (GB) |
| Damsire | Sunday Silence (USA) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 2014 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Darley |
| Owner | Godolphin |
| Trainer | André Fabre (2017) James Cummings (2018 onwards) |
| Record | 24: 11–2–2 |
| Earnings | A$ 2,921,210[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Kingston Town Stakes (2018) The Bart Cummings (2018) Carlyon Cup (2019) Peter Young Stakes (2019) Ranvet Stakes (2019) Tancred Stakes (2019) George Main Stakes (2019) | |
Avilius (foaled 22 May 2014) is a British bred thoroughbred racehorse that has won multiple Group 1 races in Australia.
Background
Avilius is a son of Pivotal and was bred at Darley Stud.[2]
Racing career
Originally trained by André Fabre in France, Avilius won a 2400m maiden at Chantilly and the Listed Prix de Suresnes at Maisons-Laffitte. Avilius also had placings in the Prix Eugène Adam and the Prix Guillaume d'Ornano.[3]
Avilius was then transferred to Godolphin's Australian stable of James Cummings where he was gelded. Avilius has won 9 races in Australia, including the Ranvet Stakes, Tancred Stakes and the George Main Stakes which are at Group 1 level.[4]
References
- ^ "Avilius Horse Profile". racingaustralia.horse. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ "Pivotal World leading sire". cheveleypark.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ "Pivotal's Avilius earns a ticket for Melbourne Cup". breednet.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ^ "Avilius in dominant George Main stakes win". thoroughbrednews.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2019.