Stud Career
He was retired to stud in 1979 and stood with moderate success in New Zealand, where he sired 29 stakeswinners of 80 stakes races.
His group one winners were:
- Balciano, won AJC Metropolitan Handicap etc.
- Bounty Hawk (WATC Australian Derby, WATC Western Mail Classic, VRC LKS Mackinnon Stakes, VATC Underwood Stakes, Victoria Derby etc.)
- Dinky Flyer (AJC Queen Elizabeth Stakes)
- Donegal Mist (AJC Metropolitan Handicap)
- Eastern Classic (AJC All-Aged Stakes)
- Linc The Leopard (WATC Perth Cup)
Balmerino died in 1996. He was inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame in 2008.
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