Expressions of interest are being taken to stand multiple Group 1 winner Rebel Dane

Expressions of interest are being taken to stand multiple Group 1 winner Rebel Dane (California Dane), sire of Saturday's Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) winner Fireburn, who is currently located at Silverdale Farm in Bowral. 

Rebel Dane has stood in Victoria for the last five seasons. He has covered a total of 141 mares over that time, with his biggest book of mares - 49 - coming last year when he stood for an advertised fee of $8,800 (inc GST). 

From two crops of racing age he has produced six winners from 14 runners and in addition to his Golden Slipper winning daughter Fireburn, has also produced Group 3 winner Subterranean and the stakes placed Lloyd's Crown. 

"Fireburn has capped off an incredible start at stud for Rebel Dane," said the stallion's part-owner Steve Grant.

"To sire a Slipper winner from limited numbers is a dream come true and his results indicate freakish ability.

"All offers will be considered regarding equity and standing rights in Rebel Dane, as we commit to finding the right stud farm to partner with for the next exciting phase of his stallion career."

Rebel Dane won two Group 1 sprints, amassing $2.4 million in prizemoney throughout his eight-win career when trained by Gary Portelli.

"He's leaving progeny with his exceptional athleticism, which is very very exciting," said Portelli, who celebrated his second Golden Slipper win on Saturday.

"Obviously Fireburn is the best of the several Rebel Danes I train, but they can all gallop and all have great minds. Given he got better as he got older, it's going to be a fun ride in the seasons ahead. I just hope they don't get too expensive for me to get my hands on in the future!"

Rebel Dane is available for inspection by appointment at Silverdale Farm. Expressions of interest in Rebel Dane should be directed to Mark Player on 0415 497 787 or [email protected] and will be taken to 31st March 2022.