Vinrock, one of the most exciting colts of his generation, has been retired from racing and will commence stud duties at Yulong Stud in the 2026 breeding season.
As an unbeaten juvenile, the first Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner for his Champion Sire I Am Invincible, and the first horse in 44 years to capture the VRC & ATC Sires’ double, he brings an exciting profile to the Victorian stallion ranks.
Vinrock announced his talent immediately as a juvenile, winning his maiden on debut at Pakenham by 3.25 lengths, before claiming the Group 2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes at just his second start. A month later, he created history by winning the Group 1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Speaking after the win, trainer Matt Laurie was effusive in his praise for the colt he picked out as a yearling from the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale, saying, “He’s a class horse, we knew he was tough right from the beginning, and he showed so much natural talent.
“He was unbeaten as a two-year-old, and he’s a hell of a type, so he’s going to be very well-received when he gets to stud,” Laurie said.
The achievement placed Vinrock in rare company and cemented his status as an elite young colt. He will offer breeders a coveted opportunity to access an Australian Group 1-winning son of I Am Invincible – a profile shared by only three other sons currently at stud: proven sires Brazen Beau and Hellbent, and exciting young sire Home Affairs.
Yulong’s Chief Operating Officer, Sam Fairgray, said Vinrock possessed all the ingredients breeders seek in a young stallion.
“Vinrock is an exceptional colt. Elite performances at two, an outstanding page, and a real physical presence,” Fairgray said.
“To win both the VRC and ATC Sires’ Produce races in the same season is so rare and speaks volumes about his class, toughness, and natural ability.
“He’s a son of I Am Invincible, and from a high-quality Redoute’s Choice mare like Zoustar, Anamoe, and Super Seth, which gives him a pedigree that will really resonate with breeders, and we’re excited to welcome him to the farm.”
Physically imposing and blessed with the natural speed synonymous with his sireline, Vinrock joins a powerful stallion roster at Yulong.
With his combination of elite juvenile form, a standout pedigree, and genuine commercial appeal, Vinrock now begins the next chapter of his career – and if his racing career is anything to go by, the stage is set.
Vinrock’s introductory 2026 service fee will be $22,000 including GST.
