BIRD PARKER's time of 1’12”0 in the 3150m Harpers Hanover Lopp, Sweden’s Premier staying race, equates to a mile rate of 1.56 flat, which is over a second faster than Lazarus time in the New Zealand Cup over an equivalent distance.
From the same outstanding crop as Bold Eagle, he had an outstanding race career distinguished by its versatility.
Winning at Vincennes at 2, BIRD PARKER won two Group 1s at 3, before claiming the holy grail for 4-year olds, the Criterium des 4 Ans.
He then continued to stand out at the top level, taking the French triple crown gem Paris Grand Prix and two Prix de Belgique among multiple international group victories in France and Scandinavia.
BIRD PARKER
READY CASH x BELISHA, 2011
2025 SERVICE FEE:
AUS: $10,000 +GST (FROZEN)
NZ: $10,000 +GST (FROZEN)
PROGENY
Bird Parker has made an outstanding start to his stud career, establishing himself as a premier sire of tough, talented trotters across Europe and beyond.
His oldest progeny, born in 2017, have already made a serious impact on the racetrack. As of 29 June 2024, Bird Parker has produced 43 individual earners of over €100,000 in France alone, with eight colts now standing at stud. Leading the charge is the exceptional Izoard Védaquais, who remained undefeated in his first eleven starts after debuting as a two-year-old a rare and remarkable feat.
By 2 May 2025, Bird Parker’s progeny had amassed nearly €18 million in prize money, with almost 700 individual winners to his name. In France, his oldest crop turns 8 in 2025, and his success continues to grow each season.
53% starter-to-foal ratio
Over $10 million AUD in prizemoney earned
Group 1 winners include Izoard Védaquais and Idéale du Chêne
In Europe: Sire of 634 foals, 278 winners, 160 in 2:00, 56 $100,000 earners, including;
IDEALE DU CHENE (M) tr,1:54.2 -$2,355,316 As 3yo won Prix de Vincennes (Gr.1) (Hello Jo)
HUSSARD DU LANDRET tr,1:53.1 -$2,162,472 -Won Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1) (Look de Star)
IZOARD VEDAQUAIS tr,1:51.1 -$1,869,203 -Won Grand Prix De Belgique (Gr.2) (Prodigious)
Bird Parker’s influence is spreading internationally. His first yearlings in Australia and New Zealand were highly sought after at the 2025 yearling sales.
Photo: Bird Parker x Nieta - 2025 New Zealand Yearling Sales.
DOUBLE MILLONAIRE WITH A RECORD FASTER THAN THE NZ CUP.
Summary: 21 wins, 14 Seconds, 9 thirds.
Stakes: $3,368,807
Best Winning Mile Rate: T1.09.5 (1:51.4)
As 3yo won St Leger des Trotteurs (Gr.1), Prix de Vincennes (Gr.1), Prix Felicien Gauvreau (Gr.2), Prix de Rome (Gr.3); 2nd Prix d’Essai (Gr.1), Prix Louis Tillaye (Gr.2), Prix Pierre Plazen (Gr.2), Prix Hemine (Gr.2), Prix Maurice de Gheest (Gr.2), Prix Emmanuel Margouty (Gr.2).
As 4yo won Criterium Des 4 Ans (Gr.1), Prix Milan (Gr.3), Prix Geneva (Gr.3); 3rd Criterium Continental (Gr.1), Prix Jules Thibault (Gr.2).
As aged won Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1), Belgian Grand Prix (Gr.1) (twice), Jean Luc Lagardere Prix (Gr.1), Sweden Cup (Gr.2), Prix Des Ducs De Normandie (Gr.2), Grand Prix of the City of Waregem (Gr.2), Grand Prix Du Bourbonnais (Gr.2), Swiss Presidents Award (Gr.2), Grand Prix Gelsenkirchen (Gr.2), Grand Prix de la Toussaint (Gr.2), Fede Prix Nationale des Turfistes (Gr.2), Grand Prix Angers Loire Metropole (Gr.3); 2nd Prix d’Ete (Gr.2), Jean Luc Lagardere Prix (Gr.2), Prix Chambon P (Gr.2), Prix Tenor de Baune (Gr.2), Grand Prix du Sud-Ouest Paris (Gr.2); 3rd Prix De L’Atlantique Casino Barriere Eng (Gr.1), Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1), Grand Prix Du Bourbonnais (Gr.2), Grand Prix de Bretagne (Gr.2), Criterium de Vitesse de Basse Normandie (Gr.2), Grand Prix Anjou Maine (Gr.3)
World Record holder over 3150m that is faster than the New Zealand Cup record at 1.56 flat
Multiple Group 1 & Group 2 winner in France and Scandinavia.
PERFORMANCE
