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'''Ghibellines''' (29/8/2011-26/12/2025) was an Australian [[Thoroughbred]] [[racehorse]] who won the Group 2 [[Todman Stakes]] at age 2 and went on to forge a successful career as a stud stallion with White Robe Lodge in [[Dunedin]] in the South Island of [[New Zealand]], siring a number of Group winners.[{{Cite web|url=https://whiterobelodge.co.nz/stud/stallions-archive/ghibellines|title=Ghibellines ]- White Robe Lodge|website=whiterobelodge.co.nz}}[{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/102529/ghibellines-rules-the-roost-at-riccarton/|title=Ghibellines rules the roost at Riccarton|website=]Ghibellines rules the roost at Riccarton | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association}} |
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'''Ghibellines''' (29/8/2011-26/12/2025) was an Australian [[Thoroughbred]] [[racehorse]] who won the Group 2 [[Todman Stakes]] at age 2 and went on to forge a successful career as a stud stallion with White Robe Lodge in [[Dunedin]] in the South Island of [[New Zealand]], siring a number of Group winners.[{{Cite web|url=https://whiterobelodge.co.nz/stud/stallions-archive/ghibellines|title=Ghibellines |website=White Robe Lodge}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/blog/post/102529/ghibellines-rules-the-roost-at-riccarton/|title=Ghibellines rules the roost at Riccarton|website=New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association}}] |
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Bred by Darley, he was a son of champion sire [[Shamardal]] and the Group One-winning [[Elusive Quality]] mare Camarilla.[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/338027/Ghibellines-AUS-2011.aspx#bm-pedigree|title=Ghibellines (AUS) 2011 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} He was a half-brother to Guelph, a four-time group 1 winner and Dazzler, the dam of triple Group 1 winner and subsequent Group 1-producing sire [[Bivouac (horse)|Bivouac]].[{{Cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/racing/victory-brings-hope-despite-sire%E2%80%99s-death|title=Victory brings hope despite ]sire’s death|date=2 January 2026|website=Otago Daily Times Online News}} |
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Bred by Darley, he was a son of champion sire [[Shamardal]] and the Group One-winning [[Elusive Quality]] mare Camarilla.[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/338027/Ghibellines-AUS-2011.aspx#bm-pedigree|title=Ghibellines (AUS) 2011 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] He was a half-brother to Guelph, a four-time group 1 winner and Dazzler, the dam of triple Group 1 winner and subsequent Group 1-producing sire [[Bivouac (horse)|Bivouac]].[{{Cite web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/racing/victory-brings-hope-despite-sire%E2%80%99s-death|title=Victory brings hope despite sire's death|date=2 January 2026|website=Otago Daily Times Online News}}] |
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In 2016 Ghibellines commenced stud duties at White Robe Lodge in Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/sire/ghibellines|title=Ghibellines - Stallion ]| Breednet|website=www.breednet.com.au}} Ghibellines produced many stakes winners, particularly in the South Island but also in Australia.[{{Cite ]web|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/racing/further-posthumous-stakes-honours-ghibellines|title=Further posthumous stakes honours for Ghibellines|date=3 March 2026|website=Otago Daily Times Online News}} |
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In 2016 Ghibellines commenced stud duties at White Robe Lodge in Mosgiel, Dunedin, New Zealand.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/sire/ghibellines|title=Ghibellines - Stallion |website=Breednet}}] Ghibellines produced many stakes winners, particularly in the South Island but also in Australia.[{{Cite news |url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/racing/further-posthumous-stakes-honours-ghibellines|title=Further posthumous stakes honours for Ghibellines|date=3 March 2026|newspaper=Otago Daily Times}}] |
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His 2025 service fee was $NZ7,000 (+ GST).[{{Cite web|url=https://whiterobelodge.co.nz/news/ghibellines-progeny-shine-in-the-months-of-march-and-april|title=Ghibellines Progeny Shine In The Months Of March And April ]- White Robe Lodge|website=whiterobelodge.co.nz}} |
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His 2025 service fee was $NZ7,000 (+ GST).[{{Cite web|url=https://whiterobelodge.co.nz/news/ghibellines-progeny-shine-in-the-months-of-march-and-april|title=Ghibellines Progeny Shine In The Months Of March And April |website=White Robe Lodge}}] |
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Ghibellines was sold to Chinese purchasers but in December 2025 he died with colic before being exported.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingnews.co.nz/vale-ghibellines/|title=Vale Ghibellines|date=25 December 2025|website=NZ Racing News}}] |
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Ghibellines was sold to Chinese purchasers but in December 2025 he died with colic before being exported.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingnews.co.nz/vale-ghibellines/|title=Vale Ghibellines|date=25 December 2025|website=NZ Racing News}}] |
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| 2020|| Campaldino || g||Zuzana ||[[Shocking (horse)|Shocking]] || [[Brisbane Cup]][{{Cite web|url=https://racenet.com.auundefined/|title=Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips|website=]racenet.com.au}}[{{Cite web|url=https://www.racing.com/form/2025-06-14/eagle-farm/race/3|title=]Racing.com|website=www.racing.com}}[{{Cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/news/39929/Darby-Win-G2-Brisbane-Cup-with-Kiwi-Bred-Campaldino-|title=Darby Win G2 Brisbane Cup with Kiwi Bred Campaldino ]| Breednet|website=www.breednet.com.au}} |
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| 2020|| Campaldino || g||Zuzana ||[[Shocking (horse)|Shocking]] || [[Brisbane Cup]][{{Cite web|url=https://racenet.com.auundefined/|title=Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips|website=Racenet}}{{dead link|April 2026}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.racing.com/form/2025-06-14/eagle-farm/race/3|title=Eagle Farm |website=Racing}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.breednet.com.au/news/39929/Darby-Win-G2-Brisbane-Cup-with-Kiwi-Bred-Campaldino-|title=Darby Win G2 Brisbane Cup with Kiwi Bred Campaldino |website=Breednet}}] |
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|2017||Carpo Dell Impero||g||Gallant Babe||Gallant Guru||Cromwell Cup (2030m, 2x), Waikouiati Cup (2200m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/375993/Capo-Dell-Impero-NZ-2017.aspx#bm-overview|title=Capo Dell Impero (NZ) 2017 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} |
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|2017||Carpo Dell Impero||g||Gallant Babe||Gallant Guru||Cromwell Cup (2030m, 2x), Waikouiati Cup (2200m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/375993/Capo-Dell-Impero-NZ-2017.aspx#bm-overview|title=Capo Dell Impero (NZ) 2017 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] |
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|2019 ||Cluedo Lane|| g ||Treat Me||[[O'Reilly (horse)|O'Reilly]]||White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/408032/Cluedo-Lane-NZ-2019.aspx#bm-overview|title=Cluedo Lane (NZ) 2019 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} |
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|2019 ||Cluedo Lane|| g ||Treat Me||[[O'Reilly (horse)|O'Reilly]]||White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/408032/Cluedo-Lane-NZ-2019.aspx#bm-overview|title=Cluedo Lane (NZ) 2019 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] |
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|2016 ||El Gladiator|| g || Querella ||Haafiz (Ire) || Dunedin Guineas (1500m), Hororata Gold Cup (1800m), New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/361865/El-Gladiador-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview/#bm-breeding|title=El Gladiador (NZ) 2016 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} |
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|2016 ||El Gladiator|| g || Querella ||Haafiz (Ire) || Dunedin Guineas (1500m), Hororata Gold Cup (1800m), New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/361865/El-Gladiador-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview/#bm-breeding|title=El Gladiador (NZ) 2016 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] |
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|2016 ||Live Drama||m ||Sheeza Drama (Aus)||Pure Theatre (Aus)||Great Easter Stakes (1400m), South Island Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1600m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/359060/Live-Drama-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview|title=Live Drama (NZ) 2016 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} |
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|2016 ||Live Drama||m ||Sheeza Drama (Aus)||Pure Theatre (Aus)||Great Easter Stakes (1400m), South Island Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1600m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/359060/Live-Drama-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview|title=Live Drama (NZ) 2016 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] |
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| 2017|| Noble Knight|| g || Flight Arrival ||Yamanin Vital ||Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m), Invercargill Gold Cup (2600m), Marlborough Cup (2000m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/376634/Noble-Knight-NZ-2017.aspx#bm-overview|title=Noble Knight (NZ) 2017 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}}[{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzb.co.nz/news/deserved-dunedin-gold-cup-victory-for-noble-knight-nz|title=Deserved Dunedin Gold Cup Victory for Noble Knight (NZ)]|first=2050|last=Ltd|date=19 April 2026|website=NZB Thoroughbred}} |
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| 2017|| Noble Knight|| g || Flight Arrival ||Yamanin Vital ||Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m), Invercargill Gold Cup (2600m), Marlborough Cup (2000m)[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/376634/Noble-Knight-NZ-2017.aspx#bm-overview|title=Noble Knight (NZ) 2017 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzb.co.nz/news/deserved-dunedin-gold-cup-victory-for-noble-knight-nz|title=Deserved Dunedin Gold Cup Victory for Noble Knight (NZ) |date=19 April 2026|website=NZB Thoroughbred}}] |
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|2016 ||Smokin' Romans ||g ||Inferno ||Yamanin Vital ||[[Naturalism Stakes]], Pakenham Cup, [[Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC)]], [[Turnbull Stakes]], Warrnambool Cup[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/359048/aus-Smokin-Romans-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview|title=[aus] Smokin' Romans (NZ) 2016 / Breeding ]/ LOVERACING.NZ|website=loveracing.nz}} |
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|2016 ||Smokin' Romans ||g ||Inferno ||Yamanin Vital ||[[Naturalism Stakes]], Pakenham Cup, [[Queen Elizabeth Stakes (VRC)]], [[Turnbull Stakes]], Warrnambool Cup[{{Cite web|url=https://loveracing.nz/Breeding/359048/aus-Smokin-Romans-NZ-2016.aspx#bm-overview|title=[aus] Smokin' Romans (NZ) 2016 / Breeding |website=LoveRacing NZ}}] |
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