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Son of Not A Single Doubt relocating from Aquis 

Dubious (Not A Single Doubt) will relocate from Aquis to Kitchwin Hills this spring. 

Dubious has covered 417 mares during his first three seasons at stud and he will stand for $15,400 (inc GST) this spring, up from $13,200 (inc GST) a year ago. 

Sold as a yearling by Kitchwin HIlls in 2018, his first crop will be two-year-olds next year. 

"Kitchwin Hills forged a reputation for being one of the Hunter's best thoroughbred nurseries and we are incredibly excited about our partnership with Dubious. We see his move to the Hunter Valley as giving him the best chance possible to become the heir apparent to his sire Not A Single Doubt," said Jonathan Davies of Aquis Stallions.

Kitchwin Hills sold the second highest priced yearling by Dubious this year when their colt from Flash of Innocence sold for $400,000 to Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing/Kestrel Thoroughbred at Magic Millions.

"He was just a spitting image of Dubious. In looks and attitude, he just screamed a tough, hardy racehorse… just like Dubious and Not A Single Doubt were," said Mick Malone of Kitchwin Hills.

"I reckon I've seen around 50 and we purchased two, but we were beaten on many other Dubious yearlings at the sales this year and I can honestly say whether it be action, shape, overall athleticism and attitude, they've all had something that has appealed.

"Type is so important in our industry and so often it seems you can send 10 mares to a stallion and get five foals you like and five you don't. But, if you think about a stallion like Vinnie for instance, you send 10 mares and get eight you love.

"I really believe Dubious is in that mould for producing type and we know the rewards for that in the sale ring."

With a large number of Breeding Right holders and Shareholders in place, available nominations are somewhat limited so his book will fill quickly.