Just days after the brilliant win of Treasurethe Moment in the Australian Oaks, Yulong has made another key move in the lead-up to spring by securing unbeaten juvenile Vinrock.

Following his dominant performance in the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) at Randwick on April 5, the acquisition of Vinrock further strengthens the existing partnership between Yulong and Mornington-based trainer Matt Laurie, who now prepares both Group-winning talents.

“Yulong’s partnership with trainer Matt Laurie has been nothing short of exceptional,” a Yulong statement said.

“While Vinrock has already marked himself as an exceptional stallion prospect, we are hopeful that this talented colt can continue to build on his outstanding record, carrying the Yulong silks to further success later this year.”

The son of I Am Invincible kicked off his career with a win at Pakenham in February and followed that up with victory in the Group 2 Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on March 8 before heading to Sydney.

Bred by Rosemont Stud, Vinrock earned a Racing and Sports rating of 114 following his Group 1 success on April 5 in Sydney.

“Yulong have been great to me, and we have already enjoyed huge success on the racecourse together with Treasurethe Moment,” Laurie said.

“I’m delighted with their purchase of Vinrock, he’s a ripping colt and we’re looking forward to an exciting spring.”

Matt Laurie’s current 2024/25 season has been strong, returning a winning strike-rate above 20% and a place-rate of 42%.