The Victorian breeding industry is further supporting the non-shuttle concept and increasing the depth of talent in its local sire ranks with news that Niello and Elvstroem have been secured for stud duties in the Southern State.

In January Chatswood Stud purchased 50% of triple Gr1 winner Niello (Octagonal-Shadea, by Straight Strike) & the 4YO stallion will commence stud duties this year at Chatswood's Seymour base at a $16,500 fee.

Blue Gum Farm also announced today that multiple Gr1-winning 4YO stallion Elvstroem (Danehill-Circles Of Gold, by Marscay) will stand for a $30,000 service fee this year making the 4-time Gr1 winner the most expensive stallion in Victoria. Elvstroem (a $330,000 yearling at the 2002 Inglis Easter Sale) currently has 8 wins (including the Gr1 Caulfield Cup and Gr1 C.F.Orr Stakes) & 7 placings in 24 starts for $3,743,600 prize-money.