 Coubertin photo courtesy Sunday Herald Sun Coubertin is the little three quarter brother to Elvstroem and the Half brother to Haradasun. He is another son from the very infuential broodmare Circles of Gold and from the champion sire Redoutes Choice. This stunning colt has been named after the father of the modern Olympics, Pierre Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, who was born in Paris in 1863 and served the Olympic movement with the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896. Coubertin the colt has been retained by the owners for racing and Tony Vasil has been chosen as the trainer continuing a partnership that has taken the team to the worlds greatest stages. The colt will eventually race in the same colours as his famous brothers. Although it is too early to tell .. it is hoped he will race as a two year old. The story has only just begun...
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