It should not be lost on anyone in greyhound racing that Deadly Avenger is a chip off the old block. The superstar son of Tommy Shelby and Avenger Lass travelled everywhere, took on the very best and consistently proved himself at the highest level, just like his sire Tommy Shelby and legendary grandsire Fernando Bale. Trained by Joe Borg, Deadly Avenger retires after 53 starts for 20 victories, 17 placings and more than $1.9 million in prizemoney, placing him third on Australia’s all-time stakes earning list. His career highlights include a devastating 29.19 performance to smash the Cannington track record and win the G1 Perth Cup, along with victories in the G1 Phoenix and G1 Sandgroper.

Deadly Avenger goes to stud with an exceptional sireline and a female family that has been producing elite performers for decades. His dam, eight-time winner Avenger Lass, is a half-sister to G1 Bold Trease and G1 Zoom Top finalist Mrs Avenger. The line traces back to the famous trio of Fibba, Fraud and Superbee, who all reached the final of the 1997 G1 Australian Cup. Bred on the proven Tommy Shelby, Barcia Bale and Bombastic Shiraz cross, Deadly Avenger offers strong breeding opportunities for bitches carrying Bernardo, Feral Franky, Good Odds Harada, Fabregas, Aston Rupee, Hooked On Scotch and other established bloodlines.

The Fernando Bale influence can also be reinforced through sons including Sennachie, My Redeemer, Whiskey Riot, Wow, Blue Moon Rising and Out Of Range, while outcross lines such as Kinloch Brae provide further versatility. Deadly Avenger has already conquered the racing world, and now he has the breeding world at his feet.