Jonker is another of the Aquis Park Freshman sires for 2022. He represents an interesting diversion from many of those we have looked at, and some incredible bloodlines that have become highly valued in Australia. Unlike many of our Freshmen, Jonker breaks one of the unwritten laws of the modern thoroughbred stallion, in that he had 30 race starts, considered too many for a stallion by many breeders. Perhaps our look at history suggests that this has been a relatively new rule as many of our star stallions of the past were required to prove themselves on the track before going to stud. It seems an odd reflection on the past that it was once considered a sign of weakness if a stallion was retired too early. It is certainly not a criticism that we can level at Jonker, and hopefully he can produce sound types like himself which would go some way towards improving the hardiness of our local breed.
The stallion started his career as an early 2yo on 3 December 2017 winning the Listed Max Lees Stakes at Newcastle. He then dominated the Wyong Magic Millions, winning by over four lengths and earning his trip to the Gold Coast for the main event. Jonker found the step up to the 1200m and the rise in class too
