The results achieved by the graduates of STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK continue to underline the importance of quality, individual care and a long-term approach to developing thoroughbreds.
Across the 2021 to 2023 crops, an average of 26.5% have already become Black Type performers. These figures are particularly encouraging given the deliberately selective and relatively small number of horses raised at Itlingen each year.
The 2023 crop, now three-year-olds, is proving especially exceptional. 7 of its 18 members — an outstanding 39% — are already Black Type horses. It is a remarkable return at this stage of their careers and a powerful indication of the depth of quality within the crop.
The headline horse is undoubtedly MALTESE CROSS. Pinhooked by STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK and raised at their farm at SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN, the son of Sea The Stars first produced a sensational performance when finishing second in the Betfred Derby, Gr.1 at Epsom. He has now taken that promise to another level, producing a courageous, top-class display to win the Gr. 1 Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp. His rise has been an extraordinary moment for everyone connected with the operation.
SALONGLAENZENDE , prepped and consigned by STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK became a new Stakes winner for this generation as well with her emphatic victory in the BBAG Diana Trial at Mülheim, L.. Other Black Type Performer from the 2023 crop are ALARMING, GIORGIA, NOBLE LIPS, RIDERINTHESKY and STIMULATIVE TRIP.
The strength of the 2026 results, however, extends well beyond the 2023 generation. FLORA OF BERMUDA, another STAUFFENBERG BLOODSTOCK pinhook raised and prepared at their farm at SCHLOSSGUT ITLINGEN, has added both the Ellen Chaloner Stakes, L. at Newmarket and the Summer Stakes, Gr.3 at York to her outstanding record.
SANTAGADA, who went through the yearling prep of the team, has again demonstrated her class and consistency, opening her season with victory in the Hannoverscher Stutenpreis, L. before producing another excellent performance to finish second in the Grosser Hansa Preis, Gr.2 at Hamburg, while fellow graduate WIKINGER added another Listed success for the operation in the Casino Baden-Baden Silberne Peitsche, L..
These achievements are the result of a philosophy which has always placed quality ahead of quantity. With a carefully managed number of horses, our aim is to provide every individual with the attention, time and environment required to develop into the best athlete it can be.
