This superb palomino tobiano colt was born in 2008 and was immediately purchased by Dry Creek Equestrian Center as their foundation stallion. His uphill build, ground covering walk, effortless changes and floating trot immediately marked him out as something quite special.

In 2009 at 18 months old, "Duke" showed for the first time at the Royal in Hunter Breeding and Sport Horse In Hand. He took second in both his classes against traditional warmbloods!

In 2011 Duke was presented to the RSPI stallion inspection under the name Xerxes.