Lyndhurst Stud Information

When the history of the Queensland Racing Industry is researched, there is no doubting the integral role which Lyndhurst Stud has played for well over 100 years - and will continue to play for many years to come. Founded in 1857 by the Gore family, the property was sold in 1886 to Mr. C.E. McDougall who commenced his thoroughbred breeding operation with a number of well bred mares and his newly purchased Sire, Archie. To this day, his contribution to the Queensland Breeding Industry is acknowledged each year when the McDougall Stakes is run as the first Metropolitan Two Year Old Fillies race in Queensland. Over the first 70 years, Stallions of the calibre of Ladurland, Syce, Seremond and The Buzzard, stood with distinction at Lyndhurst. The Buzzard's achievements as a Sire warrant special mention. From his Queensland base at Lyndhurst, he produced 45 Stakes winners, including the Melbourne Cup winners, Old Rowley and Rainbird, Caulfield Cup winners, Buzalong and Basha Felika and 1937 Auckland Cup winner, The Buzzer.