John Messara sold The Autumn Suns three-quarter relation yesterday and could confirm The Autumn Suns future today in a sliding doors moment for Arrowfield Stud.
Debate has raged over whether Messara, who purchased a share in five-time group 1 winner The Autumn Sun last year, will want the horse to race on as a four-year-old next season after gripping wins in the Randwick and Rosehill guineas.
Framing the future: John MessaraCredit:Louise Kennerley
The death of Arrowfield pillar Redoutes Choice last month is expected to have a large bearing on whether The Autumn Sun races on.
Most considered retirement a near foregone conclusion after Golden Slipper day, but trainer Chris Waller has been locked in conversations with Messara and partners for the past fortnight over his future.
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One of the headline horses of the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, his half-brother by Not A Single Doubt fetched $900,000 from Aquis Farm on the second day of the blue riband sale.
Its a bit like buying Winxs brother with all the profile around The Autumn Sun, Aquis chief executive Shane McGrath said.
Hes come off a great nursery in Arrowfield. Hes a smashing colt. I thought hed take a bit longer to sell honestly. He goes into that colts partnership for us. Its exciting. Who knows what he could be? Hes got a pedigree that could be anything.
Physically he did everything for us and hes got a great mind. Hell now go into the early learning system and well Read More – Source
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