MIGHTY MASTS

MERCHANT NAVY was owned by Ballydoyle that was trained by Ciaron Maher on his first 5 attempts with the success in G3 McNeil Stakes and 10th in Golden Rose Stakes. He transferred to Aaron Purcell’s yard afterwards as Ciaron Maher has been suspended for 6 months where he landed G1 Ascot Vale Stakes under regular jockey Mark Zahra on the first attempt for the new handler, then took part in Newmarket Handicap under light weight and piloted by Chad Schofield to finish 3rd. The son of FASTNET ROCK was sent to Europe and joined Aidan O'Brien’s team to seek for more success and better value for his post-race career. He has had a good start to win G2 Ireland Greenlands Stakes on his first European attempt and followed by 1200M G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes under Ryan Moore. The colt joined the stallion roaster of Coolmore after retired from racing and now stationed at Kooringal Stud with 3 black type contest winners including 2023 G1 Goodwood Handicap champion ROYAL MERCHANT. In 2025, his fee is AUD$ 13,200. MIGHTY MASTS was formerly known as MERCHANT GOLD and trained by Brett Cavanough in Australia with 3 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds in 8 starts. He settled midfield early and dashed well to win on his debut in a 1200M race at Gold Coast but could ran on for 7th in a 1250M event at Newcastle, then collected 2 thirds with blinkers. He won again in a 1000M contest by coming from rear at Muswellbrook and landed a 1400M race by racing handy at Eagle Farm. He took part in 1200 G3 Gold Coast Guineas on his last overseas attempt where he settled near rear early and ran on for 2nd that 6Ls behind winner BOSUSTOW. MIGHTY MASTS should be able to handle up to 1600M and not limited to single running style.