Trapeze Artist x Gladwell
Age
1
Sex
Colt
Colour
Bay
Breeding
Trapeze Artist x Gladwell
Trainer
Matthew Kelley
TRAPEZE ARTIST x GLADWELL Colt
Strong Sireline × Proven Black-Type Family
A graduate of the 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale, this colt combines athleticism, early speed and maturity through a proven female line and one of the most exciting young sires in Australia.
📌 At A Glance:
• Sire: Trapeze Artist (Snitzel x Treppes) – Champion 3YO Colt, now a leading second-season sire
• Dam: Gladwell – Stakes-placed mare, 4 foals to race: 3 winners, all stakes performers
• Eligibility:
✅ BOBS Bonus Scheme
✅ Inglis Race Series
🧬 The Sire – Trapeze Artist
Trapeze Artist was a star on the track and now stands as one of Australia’s most exciting young stallions.
• Group-winning, Group 1-placed 2YO
• Champion 3YO Colt of his generation
• Smashed Black Caviar’s race record in the G1 TJ Smith Stakes defeating Redzel, Brave Smash & English
• Group 1 wins in the All Aged Stakes, Canterbury Stakes, Golden Rose
• Progeny include G1 Caulfield Guineas winner Griff, G3 winners Facile and Ducasse, and promising 2YOs Spywire & Fly Fly
• Yearlings have sold for up to $850,000
He stamps his progeny with scope, substance, and speed.
💫 The Dam – Gladwell
Gladwell was a talented race mare and is now proving a top-class broodmare.
• Stakes-performed
• 4 foals to race: 3 winners, all stakes performers
• By Anabaa – known for producing tough, fast horses
• Family of consistent, durable performers
This colt’s pedigree blends proven toughness and maturity — a recipe for outstanding racing performance.
📈 Why This Colt?
This is a colt bred for the job — well balanced, correct, and forward-moving. He’s broken in, handling his work well, and showing all the right signs early.
• Sired by a Champion
• From a deep black-type producing family
• Physically impressive with good length and balance
• Eligible for BOBS and Inglis race bonuses
Trainer’s Comments – Matt Kelley:
“He’s really impressed us from day one. Good Looks, smart in the head, and does everything right. Carries himself like a racehorse already — we think he’ll be an early type and be a lot of fun.”
📩 Get Involved
Limited shares available. For more information, pricing, or to secure your share:
Jack Goodchild
Racing & Ownership
📧 jack@kelleyracing.com.au
📱 0438 930 536
Dan Kelly
Racing Manager
📧 dan@kelleyracing.com.au
📱 0416 175 827
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