Archer Park Racing & Stephen McLean Racing purchased Lot 552 at the 2026 NZ Karaka Yearling Sale— a bold, athletic colt by Spirit of Boom, offering a compelling blend of early-speed pedigree and QTIS bonus scheme allure.

By Spirit of Boom (AUS) — a proven sire of speed horses with precocious 2-year-old talent — this colt carries all the attributes trainers and owners look for in early-season performers. Spirit of Boom’s progeny frequently excel at sprint distances and benefit from Queensland’s strong juvenile bonus schemes.

His dam Miss Penfold, by Pierro, has already produced quality performers, and comes from a strong female line that includes GOLDEN BOOM — a standout Spirit of Boom gelding with over $1M in earnings and multiple stakes wins including Listed success and placings in feature sprint races.

Golden Boom’s success at high levels gives this colt a proven family pattern for speed and racecourse durability — traits that stand up well in juvenile races and prestigious QTIS-incentivised opportunities.

Importantly, this colt will be eligible for Queensland’s QTIS bonus scheme, unlocking significant extra prizemoney throughout his 2- and 3-year-old campaigns — especially in Saturday metropolitan juvenile features where QTIS bonuses can make a real difference to returns. We have also entered him for the Karaka Million Race Series and he is the precocious type that could make it to the big race.

For further information please contact Stephen on 0427 348 890 or via email stephen@stephenmcleanracing.com.au

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