Proisir’s brother Divine Prophet relocates to Highview Stud

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Highview Stud has welcomed a further addition to their stallion ranks, with Group-producing stallion Divine Prophet (Choisir) set to stand at the New Zealand-based nursery in 2023. 

The Group 1-winning son of Choisir (Danehill Dancer) will relocate from Aquis Farm to Brent Gillovic’s stud and stand alongside Santos (I Am Invincible), who also began his career at the Queensland-based Aquis Farm.  

A brother to New Zealand’s champion sire elect Proisir, Divine Prophet has sired 70 winners from 147 starters. They are spearheaded by Sandown Guineas (Gr 2, 1600m) winner See You In Heaven and Skyline Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) scorer Promitto.

Highview Stud principal Brent Gillovic believes he will prove popular with New Zealand breeders.

“We simply could not be happier for the opportunity to stand a stallion of Divine Prophet’s calibre,” Gillovic said. “New Zealand is somewhat regarded for producing horses that mature into a mile and beyond, while Divine Prophet has already clearly shown he is capable of siring quality two-year-olds that train on.

“We inspected Divine Prophet at Aquis and were hugely impressed by what a magnificent athlete he is, with a beautiful temperament, and is clearly throwing them to type with his progeny selling up to $375,000 at Australian sales.”

Given the success of Proisir, Gillovic is confident Divine Prophet will be a welcome addition to the New Zealand stallion ranks. 

“Proisir’s best runners have originated from a diverse range of broodmare sires here in New Zealand and, quite obviously, with Divine Prophet being a full-brother, a terrific racehorse and already a proven sire, we’re anticipating that New Zealand breeders will jump at the chance to tap into this successful line,” he said.

“Divine Prophet is already a proven sire with over 60 winners, two of them at Group 2 level, and he will stand at a fee accessible to the vast majority of broodmare owners.

“I think it is an absolute coup for the New Zealand breeding industry and we are indebted to Aquis for the opportunity.”

A fee for Divine Prophet will be released by Highview Sud at a later date.