Cobbitty Equine Farm is proud to announce that Act Now, one of the most exciting young stallion prospects to retire to stud in recent years, will join our elite stallion roster for the 2026/2027 breeding season.
A horse with the pedigree to succeed, the performance to prove it and the potential to make an impact at stud.
A Multiple Group 1 Winner, Australian 3YO Pacing Colt of the Year, the highest honour awarded to a colt of his generation and winner of more than $910,000 in prizemoney – Act Now established himself as one of the most accomplished pacers of his generation.
From a brilliant juvenile campaign through to Grand Circuit competition as an aged horse, Act Now consistently performed at the highest level, recording 22 victories, 11 black-type wins and $910,885 in prizemoney.
His outstanding career was highlighted by victories in the:
- Victoria Cup (Gr.1)
- Victoria Derby (Gr.1)
- Breeders Crown 3YO Final (Gr.1)
Crowned Australian 3YO Pacing Colt of the Year, one of the highest honours available to a colt of his generation and a title reserved for only the very best performers in the country following a dominant three-year-old season.
Renowned for his speed, versatility and toughness, Act Now possessed the rare ability to dominate from the front or produce a devastating finishing burst when required. But Act Now offers breeders far more than an exceptional race record.
In one of the most memorable performances of his career, he unleashed a devastating swooping run down the outside to capture the Victoria Cup, charging home with electrifying speed to defeat an elite field that included Leap To Fame, Catch A Wave, Better Eclipse and Spirit Of St Louis. It was a breathtaking display of acceleration, power and determination.
Built on America’s Best
By World Champion sire Somebeachsomewhere, Act Now combines elite race performance with one of the most commercially attractive maternal families available in Australia today.
His dam, Mollys Ideal, has produced five winners from five foals of racing age, while his imported American grand-dam, Mollys Lucky Star, has produced seven winners from seven race starters.
The family traces to the renowned Minnehaha family, a recognised source of elite performers and successful stallions, and includes millionaire performers Pacific Fella ($1.06 million) and Pacific Renegade ($764,247).
His pedigree also carries one of the most powerful damsire line-ups available in the Southern Hemisphere through American Ideal, Bettor’s Delight, Artsplace, Big Towner, Meadow Skipper, Airliner and Tar Heel, further strengthening his appeal as a commercial stallion prospect.
While Australian-bred and Australian-performed, Act Now is backed by generations of proven American bloodlines and combines the four dominant modern pacing sire lines in one powerful pedigree.
Why Breeders Should Take Notice:
- Victoria Cup, Victoria Derby & Breeders Crown Winner
- Australian 3YO Pacing Colt of the Year
- 11-Time Black Type Winner
- Elite son of Somebeachsomewhere
- From a 100% producing American Ideal mare
- Proven American maternal family
- Powerful pedigree built on the four dominant modern pacing sire lines
Act Now represents everything breeders seek in a modern stallion – elite race performance, proven maternal strength and a pedigree built on the bloodlines shaping the future of the Australasian pacing breed.
Pedigree. Performance. Promise.
A Multiple Group 1 Winner with the credentials to match the very best, Act Now offers breeders a rare opportunity to access a stallion whose profile extends far beyond the racetrack.
Offering breeders access to additional opportunities with the $500 HRNSW Colonial Stallion Bonus Scheme and don’t forget the Cobbitty Equine Classic – this series is set to be something else!
The next chapter begins now… ACT NOW!
2026/2027 Service Fee:
$3,750 Incl. GST.
