Widden Stud flagbearer Zoustar is making an early statement in defence of his champion sires’ crown.

After a month into the new racing season, Zoustar leads Australia’s general sires’ table, becoming the first stallion to have progeny earnings pass $1 million for 2025/2026.

Promising three-year-old Prestar added to Zoustar’s August tally when he resumed off a short break following a Queensland campaign to win at Randwick.

“I think he is a black-type horse,” co-trainer Tony McEvoy said.

“After his maiden win, I went straight to the black type (Oxlade Stakes), and I asked him to do something that he couldn't quite do.

“He just got it all wrong and didn't have the experience, and you get exposed pretty quickly at Listed level.”

Prestar was a $150,000 Magic Millions purchase and is owned by an all-female syndicate.

The colt sat outside the leader and pinched a winning break before scoring a half-length win on a heavy track over 1150m.

Zoustar, whose progeny won $26.3 million last season, was also represented by Doomben winner Frostfire on Wednesday.

He will stand at a fee of $275,000 for the 2025 breeding season.

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