Buffering the Headline Act for Mossman

Recently deceased stallion Mossman (see above item) stood for 14 seasons at Vinery Stud from 2004, establishing himself as one of the most consistent and popular stallions in the country and an integral part of Vinery’s success and brand. With a winners-to-runners percentage of over 73% and 41 individual Stakes winners, of which 6 won at Group 1 level, Mossman’s list of top-class performers is headed by tough campaigner Buffering, a winner of 20 races and over $7.2 million in prize money. The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding met with international success when taking out the Group 1 Medan Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai and he won a further six Group 1 races in Australia including the Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley on three occasions. Mossman’s daughter Mossfun took centre stage when winning the Golden Slipper Stakes in 2014 and in the process assisted her sire to become that season’s Champion two-year-old Sire; his barn mate Testa Rossa was second. He also sired additional Group 1 winners Plucky Belle, Miss Mossman, Ofcourseican and Hong Kong Chairman’s Sprint Prize winner Ivictory. “Mossman has made a massive impact on the Australia industry and played an enormous role in the success of the farm. He was a horse of great character and had the most beautiful nature,” said Vinery’s General Manager, Peter Orton. “He will be sadly missed by all those around him, especially our staff who cared so well for him throughout his time here at Vinery. Mossman will be laid to rest next to his own sire Success Express, overlooking the stallion area.”