A nomination in the Darley's champion shuttle stallion Too Darn Hot will be auctioned this month to raise funds for The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust.
The initiative, a collaboration between Godolphin, Watership Down Stud and CatWalk, will see all proceeds from the nomination go directly toward funding critical research to help those living with spinal cord injuries.
The CatWalk Trust was founded by New Zealander Catriona Williams, who runs Little Avondale Stud with her husband Sam.
Godolphin Australia managing director Andy Makiv said it was a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause by breeding to an elite stallion who is already the sire of champion two-year-old Broadsiding.
“Too Darn Hot has all the attributes of an outstanding stallion. He returns to Australia after a season off and is almost impossible to get access to given his achievements and popularity," Makiv said.
"To support CatWalk with the last available nomination to be offered before the breeding season starts is something we are very proud to be part of.”
Too Darn Hot, who will stand for a fully booked service fee of $275,000 (inc GST) this year, is co-owned and was bred by Watership Down Stud, the UK-based operation owned by Lord and Lady Lloyd Webber.
Madeleine Lloyd Webber said: “As a former three-day eventer, CatWalk and Catriona’s incredible campaign are very close to my heart. I’m honoured to support her wonderful and impactful charity.”
The nomination will be offered as Lot 1 in the Inglis Digital August (Late) Online Sale, which runs from August 22 to 27.
The Straight News Desk
