Panthalassa
Lord Kanaloa (JPN) x Miss Pemberley (IRE), by Montjeu (IRE)
2017
15.3 ½hh
Japanese bred, dual-international gr.1 winner
Panthalassa showed incredible versatility and durability as a racehorse with earnings of $21 million; a feat unmatched by any other sire to have stood in Australia.
The talented son of world-class stallion Lord Kanaloa was a winner at two and went on to win in every season of his racing career, culminating in two international Gr.1 races as an older horse.
Panthalassa performed in Stakes race company throughout his illustrious five-year career on the track showing toughness and consistency throughout, winning seven of his 27 starts and placed a further six times.
In his native Japan, Panthalassa climbed up the ranks, taking out the Gr.3 Fukushima Kinen in emphatic style as a four-year-old. He went on to win the Gr.2 Nakayama Kinen at five and was a notable runner up to Equinox in the Gr.1 Tenno Sho during the same year.
It was on the world stage that Panthalassa truly excelled and at the pinnacle of his career won the Gr.1 Dubai Turf, beating home a stellar field which included three-time Gr.1 winner Colonel Liam (USA) as well as dual Gr.1 winners Saffron Beach (IRE) and Alfareeq (IRE).
The globe-trotting Japanese-bred added another jewel to his crown at six when he won the Gr.1 Saudi Cup against an elite field of multiple Gr.1 winners such as Geoglyph (JPN), Cafe Pharoah (USA), Jun Light Bolt (JPN) and Country Grammer (USA).
His bold and aggressive front-running style, reminiscent of Australia’s own Pride Of Jenni, gained Panthalassa a legion of fans in his native Japan, with the globe trotter retiring to Arrow Stud in 2024.
Panthalassa shuttled to Yulong for the first time last season and was afforded some of the best racemares in his first Australian book. These included high-class middle distance performers Miss Sentimental (NZ), Montefilia, Pennyweka (NZ) and Autumn Angel amongst many more notable Gr.1 winners, and we eagerly await the arrival of his first foals this August.
With earnings of $21million, an outcross pedigree and significant support from Yulong’s own star broodmare band in his first season, Panthalassa should provide huge appeal to Australian breeders looking to produce a tough, sound and highly exciting racing prospect.
Performance
Facts
- Outcross pedigree by Champion Japanese sire Lord Kanaloa and out of a mare by renowned sire Montjeu.
- Japanese bred, two-time international Gr.1 winner and the highest earning horse ever to stand in Australia with $21 million in prizemoney.
- A winner at two and in every subsequent year of his racing career, culminating in victories in the Gr.1 Dubai Turf and the $20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup, demonstrating remarkable versatility and durability.
- Won seven of his 27 starts and was placed a further six-times, which included being a notable runner up in the 2022 Gr.1 Tenno Sho to the world's highest rated racehorse, Equinox.
- Supported with the best middle distance mares in his first season at stud including Gr.1 winner Miss Sentimental (NZ), Pennyweka (NZ), Montefilia and Autumn Angel.
Race record
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | – | ¥7,000,000 |
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | – | ¥39,720,000 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | – | ¥77,626,000 |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | – | ¥466,210,395 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | – | – | ¥1,341,928,392 |
| Totals | 27 | 7 | 6 | – | ¥1,932,484,787 (A$21,335,942) |
at 2
Kyoto Maiden Race (2000m)
2nd Hanshin Maiden Race (2000m)
AT 3
Hanshin Allowance Race (2000m)
2nd Fukushima Radio Nikkei Sho, Gr.3 (1800m)
2nd Tokyo October S., L (2000m)
AT 4
Fukushima Kinen, Gr.3 (2000m)
Tokyo October S., L (2000m)
2nd Kokura Kammonkya S. (2000m)
AT 5
Meydan Dubai Turf, Gr.1 (1800m)
Nakayama Kinen, Gr.2 (1800m)
2nd Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1 (2000m)
2nd Sapporo Kinen Gr.2 (2000m)
AT 6
Al-Janadriah Saudi Cup, Gr.1 (1800m)
Mares Covered in 2024
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Bred To Win
Gr.1 Saudi Cup
Gr.1 Dubai Turf
Gr.2 Nakayama Kinen
Gr.3 Fukushima Kinen
Pedigree
Lord Kanaloa’s Top Progeny
ALMOND EYE (15f, Sunday Silence, Nureyev). 11 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$24,579,303, 1st Tokyo Japan Cup, Gr.1, Tokyo Japan Cup, Gr.1, Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, Tokyo Yushun Himba, Gr.1, Hanshin Oka Sho, Gr.1, Tokyo Victoria Mile, Gr.1, Kyoto Shuka Sho, Gr.1, Meydan Dubai Turf, Gr.1, Kyoto Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen, Gr.3, 2nd Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1, 3rd Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, Gr.1
DANON SMASH (15c, Hard Spun, Kris S). 11 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$9,735,513, 1st HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Chukyo Sankei Sho Centaur S., Gr.2, Tokyo Keio Hai Spring Cup, Gr.2, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, Gr.3, Nakayama Yukan Fuji Sho Ocean S., Gr.3, Kyoto Keihan Hai, Gr.3, Kyoto Silk Road S., Gr.3, Hakodate Nikkan Sports Hai, Kyoto Momiji S., 2nd Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, Gr.3, 3rd Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1, 4th Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1
SATURNALIA (16c, Special Week, Sadler’s Wells). 6 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$6,928,274, 1st Nakayama Satsuki Sho, Gr.1, Nakayama Hopeful S., Gr.1, Chukyo Kinko Sho, Gr.2, Hanshin Kobe Shimbun Hai, Gr.2, Kyoto Hagi S., L, 2nd Nakayama Arima Kinen, Gr.1, 4th Tokyo Tokyo Yushun, Gr.1, Hanshin Takarazuka Kinen, Gr.1
PANTHALASSA (17c, Montjeu, High Estate). 7 wins from 1800m to 2000m, A$21,335,942, 1st Al-Janadriah Saudi Cup, Gr.1, Meydan Dubai Turf, Gr.1, Nakayama Nakayama Kinen, Gr.2, Fukushima Fukushima Kinen, Gr.3, Tokyo October S., L, 2nd Tokyo Tenno Sho (Autumn), Gr.1, Sapporo Sapporo Kinen, Gr.2, Fukushima Radio Nikkei Sho, Gr.3, Tokyo October S., L, Kokura Kammonkyo S., 4th Hanshin Andromeda S., L, Kyoto Wakagoma S., L
STELVIO (15c, Falbrav, Sunday Silence). 4 wins from 1600m to 1800m, A$4,343,844, 1st Kyoto Mile Championship, Gr.1, Nakayama Fuji TV Sho Spring S., Gr.2, Sapporo Cosmos Sho, 2nd Hanshin Asahi Hai Futurity S., Gr.1, Tokyo Mainichi Okan, Gr.2, Kyoto Mainichi Broadcasting System Sho Swan S., Gr.2, Tokyo Keio Hai Spring Cup, Gr.2, Tokyo Saudi Arabia Royal Cup, Gr.3, 3rd Nakayama Nakayama Kinen, Gr.2, 4th Nakayama Satsuki Sho, Gr.1
DANON SCORPION (19c, Sligo Bay, In Excess). 4 wins from 1600m to 1800m, A$2,675,925, 1st Tokyo NHK Mile Cup, Gr.1, Hanshin Arlington Cup, Gr.3, Hanshin Hagi S., L, 3rd Hanshin Asahi Hai Futurity S., Gr.1, Tokyo Fuji S., Gr.2
TAGALOA (17c, Heart’s Cry, Pivotal). 3 wins from 1000m to 1400m, A$1,469,450, 1st MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MVRC Strath Haven Preston 2YO P., 2nd ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 3rd VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3
FIRST FORCE (16c, Sakura Bakushin O, Danehill). 7 wins from 1200m to 1700m, A$3,670,365, 1st Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Kokura CBC Sho, Gr.3, Kokura Seibu Suponichi Sho, 2nd Chukyo Sankei Sho Centaur S., Gr.2, Kokura TV Nishinippon Corporation Sho Kitakyushu Kinen, Gr.3, Chukyo Silk Road S., Gr.3, 3rd Hanshin Keihan Hai, Gr.3
DIATONIC (15c, Sunday Silence, Allez Milord). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$5,696,689, 1st Hanshin Hanshin Cup, Gr.2, Kyoto Mainichi Broadcasting System Sho Swan S., Gr.2, Hanshin MBS Sho Swan S., Gr.2, Hanshin Hankyu Hai, Gr.3, Hakodate Hakodate Sprint S., Gr.3, Kyoto Azuchijo S., L, Kyoto Ikaruga S., Kyoto Gion Tokubetsu, 2nd Kyoto Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai, Gr.3, Niigata Tsukiokaonsen Tokubetsu, Tokyo Mitaka Tokubetsu, 3rd Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Hanshin Hankyu Hai, Gr.3, Nakayama Sotobo Tokubetsu, 4th Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1, Chukyo Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai, Gr.3, Nakayama Lord Derby Challenge Trophy, Gr.3
KING OF KOJI (16c, Galileo, Indian Ridge). 6 wins from 1600m to 2500m, A$2,656,326, 1st Nakayama American Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Tokyo Meguro Kinen, Gr.2, Nakayama Wangan S., Nakayama Itako Tokubetsu, 3rd Kyoto Kyoto Daishoten, Gr.2
CADENCE CALL (16c, Heart’s Cry, Allez Milord). 4 wins at 1600m, A$2,713,847, 1st Hanshin Yomiuri Milers Cup, Gr.2, Chukyo Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai, Gr.3, Niigata Niigata Nisai S., Gr.3, 2nd Tokyo NHK Mile Cup, Gr.1, Nakayama Nakayama Kinen, Gr.2, 4th Hanshin Mainichi Hai, Gr.3
FANTASIST (16c, Deep Impact, Danehill). 3 wins from 1200m to 1400m, A$1,709,997, 1st Tokyo Keio Hai Nisai S., Gr.2, Kokura Kokura Nisai S., Gr.3, 2nd Hanshin Sankei Sho Centaur S., Gr.2, Nakayama Fuji TV Sho Spring S., Gr.2, 4th Hanshin Asahi Hai Futurity S., Gr.1 KING HERMES (19c, Special Week, Zafonic). 3 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$923,576, 1st Tokyo Keio Hai Nisai S., Gr.2, Chukyo Mutsuki S., 3rd Hanshin Arlington Cup, Gr.3
SUBLIME ANTHEM (19f, Symboli Kris S, Sunday Silence). 2 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$1,023,881, 1st Hanshin Hochi Hai Fillies’ Revue, Gr.2, 2nd Hanshin Sankei Sports Hai Hanshin Himba S., Gr.2
BELLAGIO OPERA (20c, Harbinger, Sunday Silence). 3 wins at 1800m, A$817,239, 1st Nakayama Fuji Tv Sho Spring S., Gr.2
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