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Toronado, the Sussex Stakes Superhero Now Top of the Victorian Sire Ranks
It is 25 years since High Chaparral first arrived on the scene in the season which would culminate in him winning the G1 Racing…
Toronado
High Chaparral (IRE) x Wana Doo (USA) (Grand Slam (USA))
Bay · 2010 · 16.1 hh
2026 Service Fee $88,000 inc GST
“And I don’t think we have seen the best of Toronado yet as the quality of his books has improved over the last few years.” Rick Jamieson
Overview
A global Group 1 sire, only getting better
A dual Group 1-winning miler by the outstanding sire High Chaparral, Toronado has grown into a genuine international sire – with Group 1 winners in Australia, Hong Kong and the United States. His biggest, best-bred books are only now reaching the track.
Proven Group 1 sire
The sire of 8 individual Group 1 winners and 49 stakes winners worldwide. Top-level proof on the track, not on pedigree alone.
A global influence
Group 1 winners in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA, winning from 1100m to 2400m. His stock stay and sprint.
The best is still to come
His largest books - 197 mares in 2019 and 210 in 2020 - are only now hitting the track, with his results climbing every season.
Race record
Champion three-year-old miler, dual Group 1 winner
6 wins 3 at 2
£668,356 + €102,870
Trained by Richard Hannon
1st Gr.1 Queen Anne Stakes 1600m · Royal Ascot A dominant weight-for-age win over a mile as a four-year-old.
1st Gr.1 Sussex Stakes 1600m · Goodwood Held off the brilliant Dawn Approach in a vintage renewal.
1st Gr.2 Champagne Stakes 1400m · Doncaster A high-class two-year-old performance.
1st Gr.3 Craven Stakes 1600m · Newmarket
2nd Gr.1 St James's Palace Stakes 1600m · Royal Ascot
2nd Gr.1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp 1600m · Longchamp
Pedigree
By dual Derby winner and champion sire High Chaparral
Toronado
Sire High Chaparral (IRE)
Dam Wana Doo (USA)
Sadler's Wells
Kasora
Grand Slam (USA)
Wedding Gift
Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge
Darshaan
Kozana
Gone West
Bright Candles
Always Fair
Such Style
Progeny record
A proven Group 1 sire, only getting stronger
8
Group 1 winners
49
Stakes winners
273
Runners (AUS)
106
Winners (AUS)
Gr.1
Masked Crusader
William Reid Stakes (1200m)
Gr.1
Bois d'Argent
Doomben Cup (2000m)
Gr.1
Mariamia
The Galaxy (1100m)
Gr.1
Tron Bolt 2026
J.J. Atkins Stakes (1600m)
Gr.1
Victor The Winner Hong Kong
Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m)
Gr.1
Tribhuvan USA
Dual Gr.1 winner (United Nations S.)
Worldwide black-type record; Australian runners and winners. Source: Breednet, to end of the 2025-26 season.
2026 Service fee
$88,000 inc GST
- The sire of eight Group 1 winners across Australia, Hong Kong and the USA
- Proven versatility - his Group 1 winners have won from 1100m to 2400m
- Limited nominations for the 2026 season - contact the stud to discuss terms and mare suitability
