Bluebloods 2023 - Issue 4

$20 million The TAB Everest, $5 million King Charles III

NZ Sires

The future of New Zealand racing looks bright with a 30% increase in prizemoney announced for the upcoming season in 2023/24, and naturally this will flow through to the breeding industry.

All roads will lead to Royal Randwick on October 14th , Australia’s richest ever raceday is sure to draw a record crowd to witness the world’s finest thoroughbred racing.

Huge purses attract the best thoroughbreds, it has always been thus. Ever since commencement The Everest has attracted the best sprinters in the land, large crowds and massive wagering turnover. The race is an elite Gr1 level contest in all but name run over 1200m at WFA. Importantly since the inaugural running in 2017 it has captured the imagination and interest of a whole new generation of racegoers, people my son’s age or even younger. Yes, your humble correspondent is no spring chicken.

The time-honoured George Main Stakes over 1600m at WFA has always been one of the most prestigious races on the calendar with an honour roll of winners including Winx, Lonhro, Emancipation, Kingston Town, Baguette, Wenona Girl and Shannon.

The establishment of thoroughbred racing in England under King Charles 1 and the subsequent ongoing Royal patronage of racing by succeeding monarchs including the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose lifelong passion it was, makes it entirely fitting that this epic contest should be upgraded to $5 million and be renamed in honour of her son,

the reigning monarch King Charles III. The Royal family’s support of racing is more than just symbolic as the family members are renowned horse lovers and skilled horsemen and women.

The Everest is the world’s richest race on turf , but the prizemoney boost in NSW goes far beyond this single race. There have been significant increases at every level, from picnic meetings, country, provincial, midweek, Saturdays and at all stakes levels from Listed to Gr1 and innovative features such as The Everest, The Golden Eagle, The Kosciuszko, the Country Championships and others. Australia has the richest open racing jurisdiction in the world and Racing NSW is lighting the way.

Thoroughbred breeders traditionally have a choice to make, whether to breed to race or for the sale ring. The viability of either course depends heavily on the underlying prizemoney structure of the industry which appears to be on a very healthy footing in Australia and in NSW particularly.

Racing NSW CEO Peter V’Landys and Chairman Russell Balding have been very proactive in boosting prizemoney to ensure decent returns for participants in the industry.

Winged Beauty

John Hutchinson takes a look into the family of one of his all-time favourites and the legacy of Felidoma on Australian racing.

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Dubawi

From a tiny number of foals in Dubai Millennium’s first and only crop, it’s truly amazing how a son named Dubawi would rise like a phoenix to establish a dynasty of stakes winners in 9 countries.

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Andrew Reichard

2022 The TAB Everest winner Giga Kick

FRONT COVER: Hello Youmzain (Kodiac – Spasha by Shamardal) stands at the renowned New Zealand farm Cambridge Stud and offers breeders credentials rarely matched by any young stallion.

Hello Youmzain is by one of Danehill’s best sire sons out of a half-sister to Invincible Spirit by the great Shamardal. With his next two dams by Sadler’s Wells and Mill Reef, his pedigree is full of strength, featuring giants of the breed in all immediate removes.

His dam is a multiple stakes producer with Hello Youmzain her shining star scoring in two elite Gr1 sprints, The Haydock Sprint Cup and the Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee Stakes which were both won by his grandsire Danehill.

Hello Youmzain had an on pace racing style which is the hallmark of successful sires and is a well muscled, quality individual.

He stands his third season at Cambridge Stud for NZ $30,000 plus GST.

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NZ SIRES 2023

by Renée Geelen

The future of New Zealand racing looks bright with a 30% increase in prizemoney announced for the upcoming season in 2023/24, and naturally this will flow through to the breeding industry who have persisted for many years by focusing on exports to Australia and Hong Kong. Combining with the exciting emergence of Proisir (Choisir) and another brilliant season where New Zealand bred horses won 21% of the Gr1 races in Australia, there is a good vibe coming from Aotearoa Waikato Stud’s multiple Champion Sire Savabeel (Zabeel) continues to produce incredible racehorses with 133 stakes winners and this season’s Gr1 winners I Wish I Win, Atishu, and Major Beel. His son Gr1 winner Noverre’s first foals are due in 2023. Banquo (Written Tycoon) will have his first yearlings at the next round of the sales, while the first crop of Super Seth (Dudeel) are rising two year-olds.

Among Waikato Stud’s proven horses Ardrossan (Redoute’s Choice) began his stud career with a flyer, siring three stakes winners in his first crop of two year-olds, while Tivaci (High Chaparral) has a Gr1 winner in Never Been Kissed. Ocean Park (Thorn Park) now has twenty stakes winners

with Gr1 Queensland Derby winner Kovalica headling his three year-olds this season.

Westbury Stud have had a massive season with 11 stakes winners off their farm, and their six strong roster is led by Tarzino (Tavistock) who has two Gr1 winners in Australia from his first crop. Redwood (High Chaparral) now has 14 stakes winners led by this season’s multiple Gr1 winner Sharp ‘n’ Smart, while Reliable Man (Dalakhani) is Mr Reliable with 21 stakes winners and three year-old group winner Renaissance Woman in Australia this season. El Roca (Fastnet Rock) had another great season, siring Gr1 Levin Classic winner Romancing the Moon, and has sought after in Hong Kong. Swiss Ace (Secret Savings) continues to sire stakes winners every season including this year’s three year-old January, while newcomer Ferrando (Fast ‘n’ Famous) joins Westbury Stud off the back of some good yearling sales figures from his first small crop.

Rich Hill Stud will stand 2023/24 NZ Champion Sire Proisir (Choisir) who has left five Gr1 winners this season; Levante, Prowess, Legarto, Dark Destroyer, and Pier. Satono Aladdin (Deep Impact) had a massive season with his first

Savabeel, Waikato Stud’s flagship stallion

crop turning three and led by dual Gr1 winner Pennyweka, while Tokyo Tycoon won the Gr3 Matamata Slipper Stakes and the Karaka Million, Grand Impact won the Gr3 Blue Sapphire Stakes in Melbourne, and Sacred Satono is a group winning three year-old. Proven sire Shocking (Street Cry) whose 21 stakes winners include ill-fated Gr1 winner I’m Thunderstruck, while Gr1 winning miler Vadamos (Monsun) sired Gr1 Arrowfield Stud Plate winner this spring and has six stakes winners with his oldest crop only four. Gr1 Victoria Derby winner Ace High (High Chaparral)’s first crop will be three in 2023/24. Windsor Park Stud will launch the stud career of Gr1 winner Profondo (Deep Impact) in 2023, while triple Gr1 winner Circus Maximus (Galileo) will have his first crop of yearlings at the sales in 2023/24. Turn Me Loose (Iffraaj) has had a strong season with four stakes winners from his current three year-old crop lead by Gr1 winner She’s Licketysplit, Gr2 Waikato Guineas winner Loosespender and group winner Wessex to take his total to seven stakes winners. Vanbrugh (Encosta de Lago) has been a bit of a smokey with three stakes winners from his first two small crops led by Gr1 winner Mustang Valley and three year-old Gr2 winner Wild Night and Listed winner Sheez Dominant. Shamexpress (O’Reilly) continues to do a good job with nine stakes winners including three year-old Gr2 winner Denby Road.

Cambridge Stud headlines their four stallions with Almanzor (Wootton Bassett) who has had a massive start to his stud career with 2022 Gr1 Victoria Derby winner Manzoice, Karaka Million winner Dynastic and group winning three yearold Cheval d’Or in his first NZ crop. Across both hemispheres, he has nine stakes winners. Classic winner Embellish (Savabeel) will have his first three year-olds in 2023/24, and he’s already had three stakes placed two year-olds who look ready to take a bigger step as they turn three.

Dual Gr1 winner Hello Youmzain (Kodiac) will have his first yearlings in the upcoming season, and his sire recently added Gr1 Prix Jean Prat winner Good Guess to his 87 stakes winners. Precocious Gr1 winning two year-old Sword of State (Snitzel) who trained on at three has his first foals due this spring.

Novara Park had a thrilling season in Hong Kong with Sweynesse (Lonhro) leaving triple Gr1 winner Lucky Sweynesse. Sweynesse now has six stakes winners from his first three crops and his three year-old Special Swey won the Gr3 BRC Rough Habit Plate recently. With only medium sized crops to date, Sweynesse should gain a big boost with his Hong Kong fan favourite Lucky Sweynesse. Staphanos (Deep Impact) defied his pedigree with a Gr1 winner in his first crop of two year-olds this season. Pignan won the Gr1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce while Tokyo Star proved it wasn’t a fluke with a strong fourth placing in the Gr3 SAJC Sires’ Produce. Dual Gr1 winner Press Statement (Hinchinbrook) relocates to Novara Park, and he has six stakes winners including this season’s Gr2 winner in Australia Roots and three year-old Listed winner Press Charges. The first yearlings for Gr1 placed stakes winner King of Comedy (Kingman) will be at the sales this upcoming season, and his

sire Kingman became only the second European based stallion to leave an Australian Gr1 winner without shuttling to the southern hemisphere (the other being Frankel).

Grangewilliam Stud’s Gr1 sire Zed (Zabeel) has been an extraordinary success at stud for a horse who won a maiden race over a mile at three. With 17 stakes winners led by Australian Horse of the Year Verry Elleegant, he has also sired Gr1 winner Survived, champion jumper Zed Em and seven other Cups winners. From the family of Danewin, Commands, Deep Field, and Shooting to Win, Zed has a fantastic pedigree and is a successful sire himself. The Bold One (Fastnet Rock) has had a solid season with stakes placed winner Mary Louise and Bold Mac flying the flag. The Bold One is a son of Champion 3YO The Jewel, whose other foals include group winner The Diamond One, Listed winner The Precious One and stakes placed winner The Glitzy One (dam of Gr1 winner The Chosen One). Australian Gr2 winner Derryn (Hinchinbrook) began his stud career well with Listed two year-old winner Sophmaze, while his first crop also includes this season’s Gr1 Oaks placed winner Mischief Managed.

White Robe Lodge had a wonderful spring with Ghibellines (Shamardal) who sired Gr1 Turnbull Stakes winner Smokin’ Romans. An Australian group winner at two, Ghibellines now has six stakes winners. He is a half-brother to Gr1 winner Guelph and to the dam of Gr1 winner Bivouac. White Robe Lodge will present the first yearlings for Gr2 winner Ancient Spirit (Invincible Spirit) in the upcoming season. The Champion 3YO Miler in Germany and Italy is by Invincible Spirit whose other sire sons include I Am Invincible (96 stakes winners), Kingman (67), Lawman, Charm Spirit, Shalaa, and many others. One of three stakes winners for his dam, Ancient Spirit’s second dam is a Gr1 winner. Beautifully bred Raise the Flag (Sadler’s Wells) has eight stakes winners led by Gr1 Sydney Cup winner Etah James, while White Robe Lodge also stand Gallant Guru (Montjeu).

Brighthill Farm’s dual Gr1 winner and Champion Stayer Preferment (Zabeel) sired his first stakes winner this season when three yearold Dunwoody won the Listed St Leger Stakes at Caulfield, while Smirk is also an Australian stakes performer who ran third in the Gr2 The Roses and fourth in the Gr1 Queensland Oaks, and Tap Dancer is a stakes placed winner this season. By Champion Sire Zabeel from the family of Gr1 winner Ancient Song, Preferment is a full brother to group winner Rezoned, dam of Gr1 placed winner Southbank. The first crop of Gr2 winner and Gr1 placed Eminent (Frankel) are rising three year-olds and Eminent was a group winning three year-old himself who placed in the Gr1 Irish Champion Stakes at that age. Brighthill Farm also have Dalghar (Anabaa) available on request.

Mapperley Stud will welcome the first crop of globetrotting group winner Armory (Galileo) in 2023, and the form around him is amazing. A Gr2 winner at two, he ran second in the Gr1 Curragh National Stakes to Pinatubo. At three, he was a Gr3 winner in Ireland, then ran second in the Gr1 Cox Plate, and was third in

the Gr1 Irish Champion Stakes to Magical and Ghaiyyath. At four, Armory was a Gr2 winner and third in the Gr1 Royal Ascot Prince of Wales Stakes to Love and Audarya. Dual Gr1 winner Contributer (High Chaparral) sired five stakes winners including Gr1 winner Lion’s Roar in his first crop and added two new stakes winners with his three year-olds this season in She’s a Con and Family Ties. Mapperley Stud also stand Gr1 placed winner Savile Row (Makfi) whose small first crop includes stakes placed winner Perfectly Suited, and dual Gr1 winner Puccini (Encosta de Lago) whose three yearold Full of Sincerity ran third in the Gr1 New Zealand Derby this season.

The Oaks Stud purchased U S Navy Flag (War Front) from Coolmore on the back of his strong first crop two year-olds this season, led by Listed winner Chantilly Lace and Gr1 placed winner Aprilia, and Gr1 placed To Catch A Thief.

U S Navy Flag also has two stakes winners in his first crop in Europe who’ve just turned three. His sire War Front has 112 stakes winners led by successful stallions Declaration of War, The Factor, and Summer Front. U S Navy Flag was a dual Gr1 winner at two and won the Gr1 July Cup against the older sprinters at three. The Chosen One (Savabeel) moves to The Oaks Stud for 2023 with his first foals due this spring.

A Gr1 winning miler by a Champion Sire, The Chosen One won seven races from three to six in Australia, and is from one of NZ’s strongest families. The Oaks Stud retired their successful sire Darci Brahma recently, and they also stand Roc de Cambes (Red Ransom).

Little Avondale Stud’s proven sire Per Incanto (Street Cry) has unfortunately suffered an injury and will only serve a reduced book this season, which is a terrible shame as he had a massive season with Australian Gr1 winners Roch ‘n’ Horse and Little Brose (Gr1 Blue Diamond Stakes) and his record currently stands at 28 stakes winners with seven at Gr1 level. Gr2 winner and Gr1 placed Time Test (Dubawi) had a good start with his first NZ crop turning three and led by Listed winner Leedox, while in the Northern Hemisphere, he had four stakes winners in his first crop and recent two yearold Gr2 winner Crypto Force. This season’s two year-old The Years was a winner and ran second in the Gr3 Black Opal Stakes in Australia, while several other promising types look like Time Test has a strong future.

Haunui Farm’s four-time Gr1 winner Ribchester (Iffraaj) had a strong start to his stud career with a two year-old stakes winner, Krakarib who won the Gr3 Maribyrnong Plate, from his first NZ crop, while his Irish foals have just turned four and number five stakes winners. His only Australian born crop are three year-olds, and are led by Listed Queensland Day stakes winner Red Card. A son of Iffraaj whose sire sons include Wootton Bassett (35 stakes winners), Turn Me Loose, and Ribchester himself, Ribchester is out of a half-sister to six stakes winners including Gr1 winner Matterhorn. Ribchester was a Gr2 winner at two, a Gr1 winner at three, and won three Gr1 races at four and he won or placed in 14 of his 16 starts.

Profondo Stands at Windsor Park Stud for NZ$17,500

With the new prizemoney announcements for New Zealand, it is an exciting time to be launching a stallion. Profondo comes highly credentialled as a million dollar yearling, a Gr1 winner, and with a pedigree that combines two globally recognised stallions.

Profondo first made headlines as a yearling when he sold at the 2020 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $1.9million. One of only a handful of Deep Impact yearlings to go to auction in Australia, he was a unique prospect and the buying bench recognised his athleticism and long term residual value. The talk continued when he won a trial as a two year-old. Profondo was first seen at the races as an early three yearold, on September 1 2021, where he won a 1400m maiden event in Sydney. Next up, he ran second to

Race Record

- 1 A$98,750

Totals: 11 2 1 1 A$770,500

At 3 : ATC (Randwick) Spring Champion S., Gr.1 (2000m beating Never Been Kissed and Alegron), ATC (Kensington)

First Crop Magna Grecia Maiden H. (1400m), 2d ATC (Rosehill) Gloaming S., Gr.3 (1800m to Head of State and beating Benaud), 4th ATC (Rosehill) Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1 (2000m)

At 4 : 3d ATC (Randwick) Winx S., Gr.1 (1400m to Anamoe and Fangirl), 4th ATC (Randwick) Tramway S., Gr.2 (1400m)

World Thoroughbred Ranking: 116 (in 2021)

Head of State in the Gr3 Gloaming Stakes, before being asked a proper question in the Gr1 Spring Champion Stakes.

The million dollar event over 2000m has a long list of stellar graduates and Profondo was sent out favourite for the Gr1 race. He tracked last start Gr1 Flight Stakes winner Never Been Kissed, then put his head in front with 300m to go, pulling away to win by 2.3 lengths. In third was Alegron, who ran second in the Gr1 Victoria Derby at his next start. Previous winners of the Gr1 Spring Champion Stakes who have gone on to become successful sires recently include Dundeel (who quinelled the race with Proisir in second), Savabeel, and Danewin.

In the autumn, Profondo ran fourth in the Gr1 Rosehill Guineas behind nine-time Gr1 winner

PROFONDO, Bay or Brown colt, 2018

Sunday Silence

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Anamoe and Gr1 winner Converge. Back at four, Profondo ran third first up in the Gr1 Winx Stakes (again to Anamoe). He retired with two wins from 11 starts and earnings over $770,000. For any yearling to make over a million dollars, they need several factors in their favour. Athletic looks, a “big name” stallion, and a strong female pedigree. Profondo, at $1.9million, has all three. His sire, Deep Impact, is one of the great international stallions. Dual Horse of the Year, Champion 3YO Colt and a Triple Crown winner, Deep Impact won twelve races, including the Gr1 Japan Cup, and the three Japanese three year-old Classics that form their Triple Crown. At stud, he has been Japan’s Champion Sire for eleven consecutive seasons, with 196 stakes winners, including international Gr1 winners Gentildonna, Contrail, Loves Only You, Fierce Impact, Snowfall, Tosen Stardom, Real Impact, Glory Vase, Auguste Rodin, Saxon Warrior, and Real Steel. His sire sons include Japanese based Kizuna (22 stakes winners), while several Gr1 winners have recently retired to Australia and Europe such as Real Impact, Santono Aladdin, Saxon Warrior, etc.

Profondo is the first foal of Honesty Prevails, who won the Gr3 Widden Stakes for two year-olds on debut, before running fourth in the Gr2 Reisling Stakes and fifth in Capitalist’s Gr1 Golden Slipper. Her second foal, Custodian, is a stakes placed winning three year-old this season. Honesty Prevails is by multiple Champion Sire Redoute’s Choice, and this is the imported American family of Champion Sire A. P. Indy.

A million dollar yearling from a sire making family, by a global super star stallion, out of a group winning two year-old, Profondo was an early maturing three year-old Gr1 winner. He ticks every box.

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Star Karaka Graduates Share Second Spot on Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Halfway through 2023, New Zealand Bloodstock is in the enviable position of having two of its graduates among the top three places on the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings.

Hong Kong superstars Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) and Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) have both been rated at 125 in the latest official listing of the world’s best racehorses to have competed between January and June of this year. That puts them in equal second spot behind the Japanese champion Equinox (Kitasan Black), who is rated 129.

Bought for NZ$300,000 by his trainer Francis Lui from Riversley Park’s draft at the 2017 Ready to Run Sale at Karaka, Golden Sixty has set a new all-time record for earnings in Hong Kong with his HK$147.9m in prizemoney. That is the equivalent of more than NZ$30m, which is over 100 times his purchase price at Karaka.

Lucky Sweynesse, meanwhile, has made a rapid ascent in the World’s Best Racehorse rankings. He was rated 10th in the previous listing but has consistently improved his rating throughout an extraordinary sixrace winning sequence through the first six months of 2023. The most recent of those was this month’s Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1200m), which he won easily despite carrying a massive weight.

Lucky Sweynesse was a NZ$90,000 purchase by J & I Bloodstock from the draft of Woburn Farm at the 2020 Ready to Run Sale at Karaka. The emerging megastar has now won 13 of his 17 career starts and earned a total of HK$45.6m - the equivalent of NZ$9.6m, which is over 100 times his purchase price.

New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale is the leading horses in training sale globally, a prolific producer of Group One winners, Derby and Classic stars with a reputation for integrity and success.

In five seasons, NZB’s Ready to Run Sale graduates have claimed 17 Group One titles, and 102 stakes wins. Headlined by champions such as Golden Sixty, Lucky Sweynesse (NZ), Dunkel (NZ), Sharp N Smart (NZ), Asterix (NZ), Te Akau Shark (NZ), Beat the Clock, Vin De Dance (NZ), Gingernuts (NZ) and Mongolian Khan to name a few that have emerged from this Sale.

The 2023 edition of the Sale will take place at the Karaka Sales Centre on 22 & 23 November with Breeze Ups to be held at Te Rapa Racecourse on 16 & 17 October.

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PROISIR

by Renée Geelen

Proisir (Choisir-Prophet Jewel, by Encosta de Lago) launched himself into the big leagues with three Gr1 winning three year-olds and five Gr1 winners in total this season, and the young sire is likely to earn his first NZ Champion Sire title in 2022/23

He’s always been a promising stallion and he went to a new level this season, particularly with the horses that travelled to Australia. Legarto and Prowess blew them away, didn’t they?” said Rich Hill Stud’s John Thompson. “His Gr1 winners were conceived off $7,000 and $9,000 service fees and he’s really upgraded his mares. Proisir’s achievement in breaking the prizemoney record with his progeny is outstanding given the low prizemoney here, and he’s had to compete with eight-time Champion Sire Savabeel for the title which is an indication of both stallion’s achievements.”

In June, Proisir became the first New Zealand sire whose progeny have earned more than $4million in a single season at home in 2022/23. Savabeel came close in 2018/19 when his progeny earned $3.95million on New Zealand soil. Of course these figures don’t include international earnings, and Proisir has had an incredible season with his progeny in Australia as well as at home.

Retired to stud in 2015, Proisir initially stood at NZ$7,000 and was popular at that fee, covering 145 mares. His popularity at low fees continued with many breeders seeing his potential and it wasn’t until his fourth season when his mare numbers dropped below 100. As soon as his stock started running (and winning) his fee went up and so did his mare numbers with 152 mares in 2020, 126 in 2021 and 169 in 2022. The book full sign went up for 2023 months ago!

“Last year he served 180 mares and we decided to restrict him to 150 this year to help his longevity. His book filled much faster than we expected, especially as his fee jumped from $17,500 to $70,000, but people appreciate what great value he is considering his industry leading statistics. Breeders are supporting him with their best mares, and Darley purchased a share in him so they could send him mares. Most of the dams of his good horses are coming back this year, and there are plenty of quality young race mares in his book too.”

What is interesting from looking at Proisir’s covering figures is that his current crop of three year-olds came from his smallest book to date, which has to be exciting for his future as more numbers hit the track. With his oldest crop, born 2016, now rising seven, Proisir has had 234 runners and 13 stakes winners, an impressive 5.5% SW/runners ratio.

When it comes to commercial success, it is Gr1 winners that matter, and Proisir has had a simply outstanding season with five Gr1 winners in 2022/23.

Levante (Proisir-Island Doy, by Doyoun) became Proisir’s first Gr1 winner in January 2022 when she won the Gr1 Telegraph Stakes, backing it up with a win in the Gr1 Waikato Sprint at her next start. This season, as a six

year-old, she added a second Gr1 Telegraph Stakes and the Gr1 Otaki Maori WFA Stakes. Levante who won her first four starts in succession at three, has won twelve of her 23 starts with earnings over $1million.

Dark Destroyer (Proisir-All Can Party, by All American) was an excellent three year-old last season, winning the Gr2 Auckland Guineas and the Gr3 Rough Habit Plate. At four, in 2022/23, Dark Destroyer won the Gr1 Tarzino Trophy in September 2022 first up to become Proisir’s second Gr1 winner.

won first up at three before twice finishing third; behind Legarto in the Gr3 Soliloquy Stakes and Pier in the Gr1 NZ Two Thousand Guineas (yes, against the colts). Back in the autumn, Prowess was unbeaten. She won the Gr2 Auckland Guineas, Listed Karaka Million 3YO Classic, Gr2 Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr1 New Zealand Stakes (against the older horses) then crossed the ditch to win the Gr1 Flight Stakes. A dual Gr1 winner of seven of her nine starts, the ultra consistent Prowess has earnings over $1.2million.

Proisir’s collection of Gr1 class horses doesn’t end with his five Gr1 winners. There is also Gr3 winner Riodini (Proisir-Giardini, by Perfectly Ready) from his first crop who has placed in the Gr1 Epsom Handicap, Gr1 George Main Stakes and Gr1 Levin Stakes. Listed winner Waitak (Proisir-Repo Bay, by Shocking) ran third in the Gr1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes, while three fillies have placed in the Gr1 NZ Oaks in different seasons; being Feel The Rush, Itz Aspen Colorado and Vancooga. Yonce (Proisir-Ziva, by Zabeel) was a star in 2021/22, winning her first six starts in succession, then running fourth in the Gr1 Queen of the Turf Stakes.

To recap, from four crops of racing age aged three and up, Proisir has thirteen stakes winners and five Gr1 winners. It is impressive however you cut the data.

And then the three year-olds came out to play. Pier (Proisir-La Vitesse, by Darci Brahma) went into New Zealand’s Guineas carnival in November as the winner of two of his three starts, including a last start victory in the Gr2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas. In the Gr1 NZ Two Thousand Guineas, he stuck his nose out to win, beating Desert Lightning (Pride of Dubai) with the filly Prowess (Proisir) in third.

Legarto (Proisir-Geordie Girl, by Towkay) had won her maiden as a late two year-old, won twice more at three to go into the Gr1 NZ One Thousand Guineas unbeaten. She made a mockery of the field, winning by nearly five lengths, then won the Gr2 Eight Carat Classic at her next start to take her record to five wins from five starts. At her next start, the Listed Karaka Million 3YO Classic, Legarto had an uncharacteristic run, finishing in fourth to Prowess (Proisir). Punters could be forgiven for thinking every good horse in New Zealand was by Proisir. And just to prove that her first five starts were no fluke, Legarto headed to Australia where she won the Gr1 Australian Guineas against Australia’s best colts and geldings including Jacquinot.

Prowess (Proisir-Donna Marie, by Don Eduardo) won her only start at two, then

If Proisir hadn’t been unlucky enough to run into six-time Gr1 winner Dundeel in his racing career, he might not have been affordable for NZ breeders. Proisir wasn’t offered at auction as a yearling and was sent to the stable of Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse by his owners. First seen as an early three year-old, Proisir won his first three starts in succession, beating future Gr1 winner Norzita at his second start, then winning the Gr3 Newcastle Spring Stakes at his third. At his fourth start, he ran second by a head to Dundeel in the Gr1 Spring Champion Stakes, then was set an even tougher task in the Gr1 WS Cox Plate. Proisir was sent out in typical Waterhouse tactics to lead and try and dominate the race. He led until the turn when the effort was too much and he ground away while Ocean Park, All Too Hard, and Pierro sprinted home off the strong pace to form the trifecta. All three are now successful stallions.

Sent for a deserved spell, Proisir returned in the autumn to run third in the Gr2 Hobartville Stakes, behind Pierro and Rebel Dane. Next up, he ran second by half a length to Dundeel in the Gr1 Randwick Guineas with the rest of the field over three lengths behind this pair.

A consistent horse whose only miss was in the Gr1 WS Cox Plate, Proisir retired with three wins and three placings from seven starts. The form around him is incredible with horses

What is interesting from looking at Proisir’s covering figures is that his current crop of three-year-olds came from his smallest book to date, which has to be exciting for his future as more numbers hit the track.

like Dundeel, Pierro, Ocean Park, All Too Hard, Rebel Dane, and Norzita.

By

globetrotting sprinter

Choisir, who changed Australia’s view of Royal Ascot forever when he won the Gr1 Kings Stand Stakes and Gr1 Golden Jubilee in one brilliant week twenty years ago, Proisir is one of 104 stakes winners for Choisir. Choisir’s sire sons include Starspangledbanner (30 stakes winners), Olympic Glory (14) and Proisir (13). Winner of six races including two in Sydney and Brisbane, Proisir’s dam Prophet Jewel (Encosta de Lago) went to Choisir only twice resulting in Proisir and Gr1 Caulfield Guineas winner Divine Prophet whose first crop are three year-olds and include Gr2 winner Promitto and See You In Heaven. Prophet

PROISIR, Brown colt, 2009

Jewel has also left winners by Dylan Thomas, Dane Shadow, Exceed and Excel, and her current three year-old is Dear Jewel (Snitzel) is a winner and ran fifth in the Gr2 Angus Armanasco Stakes recently.

Proisir’s family is an old colonial one featuring many horses who’ve won multiple races including Gr3 winner and Gr1 placed Idea who won twelve races, Gr1 placed Listed winner of five races Perpetual Check and Listed winner of seven races Casaquinman. But it is the combination with Choisir that has elevated this family to Gr1 level in Australia. It’s early days for Proisir with five Gr1 winners and 13 stakes winners, and perhaps too early to find trends. His Gr1 winners are out of mares by Darci Brahma (Danehill),

Don Eduardo (Zabeel), Doyoun (Mill Reef), Towkay (Last Tycoon) and All American (Red Ransom). Of his stakes winners, only Colombia (Zabeel) mares have left two stakes winners; Gr3 winner Aimee’s Jewel (Proisir-Aimee’s Idol, by Colombia) and Gr3 winner Vitesse Bo (Proisir-Cissy Bowen, by Colombia).

Proisir’s other stakes winners are from mares by O’Reilly (Last Tycoon), One Cool Cat (Storm Cat), Perfectly Ready (More Than Ready), Shocking (Street Cry), Ekraar (Red Ransom), and Zeditave (The Judge).

Three of these stakes winners are from the Sir Tristram sireline, while two are from the Roberto sireline and two from the Last Tycoon sireline. Breeders might also note that Colombia and Don Eduardo are both from the Eight Carat family.

Choisir has done well with mares by Encosta de Lago with six stakes winners, including Proisir, from 64 named foals (10%). For crosses with more than ten named foals, Choisir also has superior figures with mares by Galileo (4 stakes winners at 25%), Montjeu (4 stakes winners at 21%), Marauding (3 stakes winners at 23%), Zabeel (3 stakes winners at 12%), and Rory’s Jester (3 stakes winners at 10%).

Choisir has gone well with mares from the Sadler’s Wells sire line with 10 stakes winners at a rate of 8% to named foals, while Danzig line mares have the same number of stakes winners but at half the rate. Sir Tristram, Fairy King, Storm Cat, and Nijinsky line mares all feature well too.

Proisir’s stellar season in 2022/23 will see him gain his first NZ Champion Sire title and with five Gr1 winners in the bag, his record stands alongside the best young stallions from this part of the world. With a sharp increase in quality in the mares he will cover from this season onwards, much more is yet to come from this young exciting horse.

An Exceptional Season for the Rich Hill Stallions…

Siring 9 Individual Gr.1 Winners of 13 Gr.1 Races Standing in 2023: Ace High $10,000 +GST Shocking $12,500 +GST Vadamos $12,500 +GST Satono Aladdin $45,000 +GST Proisir $70,000 +GST

Champion Sire Proisir

MOVER & SHAKER

Kane Jones

by Glen Latham

Anyone who has had dealings with Kane Jones will know that his recent promotion to Bloodstock Sales Manager at New Zealand Bloodstock was both richly deserved and the smartest of plays by his employers. Popular with buyers and vendors alike while carrying a deep understanding of pedigrees and an insightful perspective of just where the market is at, Jones is a significant cog in the NZB machine entering an exciting post-COVID dawn for the auction house

How does a young Kane Jones find himself on a path to the bloodstock industry?

Not really. Sometimes I’d go to trackwork I grew up on a farm in the semi-rural town of Hawera in Taranaki and my parents always had a broodmare or a racehorse. I grew up around horses and my first real introduction was a rude one, getting kicked in the face by a broodmare as a three year-old. It slowed

me up for a few weeks but it certainly didn’t put me off horses.

My father held an Owner/Trainer’s license while owning and operating an aluminium joinery company. As a youngster I would go to the track with him whenever I could, definitely weekends and occasionally before school, and over time just developed a real passion for the Thoroughbred.

With a business as a primary income was your father training in search of a champion or just as a hobby?

Dad generally traded horses if possible and enjoyed some success moving nice horses on from the trials or races. He has always had a great affinity with animals and was selftaught as a trainer having a great ability to get a horse to show up early in its career. When

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I was young I couldn’t quite understand why he was selling horses and taking the money, but as I got older I recognised the need to trade horses and the opportunities for our family those trades created. Did he ever retain a good one?

His most successful horse was the first one I took a share in; I was always hanging out to turn 18, not so I could go to the pubs, but so I could own a racehorse!

He was called Alpha Pukeko (Catbird), Pukeko being a bird native to New Zealand, and he turned out to be a very capable sprinter who won six times and was Listed placed from 24 starts. He was a horse that provided our family with a number of thrills and while I already had an idea I wanted to pursue a career in racing and bloodstock in some capacity he was the horse that ensured the bug had well and truly bitten. That’s a brilliant piece of naming. Where to for you after school?

When I left high school I went to Massey University at Palmerston North where I majored in Animal Science. At that time I really didn’t know what I wanted to do, where I was heading or what the opportunities were out there in terms of the Thoroughbred industry so I chose a fairly broad degree. I was reasonably good at science and had an interest in biology so that’s why I chose Animal Science. It was

a step down from Veterinary Science which I knew quite early in the piece I wasn’t at an academic level to succeed in, and to be honest I didn’t have the propensity to do that much study either.

It was only really in my final year of study that I became convinced that a career in Thoroughbreds was the direction I wanted to head. Undoubtedly one of the best things I did at the time was emailing Andrew Seabrook at New Zealand Bloodstock about six months prior to graduating, just asking if he could keep me on the radar going forward. That turned into a job opportunity in the Airfreight Department just as I graduated. It was a wonderful opportunity which turned out to be a nine year tenure in airfreight alone. As you can imagine it was a very logistics based role which created an excellent foundation for my career going forward. I met and befriended a large number of clients which provided an excellent springboard for when I eventually moved into the Bloodstock Department which is where I ultimately wanted to be.

You say the role was very logistics based, did you get to experience the kind of travel the horses had to undertake?

Occasionally I was able to travel on the plane and got to visit some amazing countries like Inner Mongolia, Singapore, mainland China and Hong Kong. Through that I saw some

fantastic racecourses and farms and met some incredible people.

When did you make the jump from Airfreight to the Bloodstock team?

That opportunity arrived about five years ago and I moved from the Karaka office down to Cambridge to join Danny Rolston and the Bloodstock team. Working under Danny was fantastic and a time for which I will be forever grateful. I certainly learnt a lot working with Danny and grew enormously, both personally and professionally. Danny has an unbelievable grasp of the industry and was an incredible mentor. Over time we became great friends as well.

His move to work for the Hong Kong Jockey Club created an enormous opportunity for me and to be offered the role of Bloodstock Sales Manager was an honour and a very proud moment in my career so far.

How did you find switching from a logistics based role in airfreight to a more intuitive position around pedigrees and type in bloodstock?

As a young boy I had a passion for pedigrees and was always interested in looking through the Karaka yearling catalogues and the annual Stallion Register, so when I moved to the Bloodstock team I had a solid grounding in pedigrees. As it was a field I wanted to get to even when I was in the Airfreight department I tried to spend as

much time as possible with the Bloodstock team, particularly learning more about conformation. Then, over the final few years in Airfreight, I was involved in the yearling selection meetings, as well as bidspotting at the sales, which made for a reasonably smooth transition into Bloodstock. In your relatively short time in the Bloodstock team which is the best horse you have been involved in the purchase of?

My claim to fame at the moment is purchasing this year’s Karaka Million winner Tokyo Tycoon (Satono Aladdin) as a weanling for an Australian based client. The client couldn’t make our Weanling Sale so he sent through an order for a racehorse and after narrowing the short list down to four or five horses we purchased him. He eventually had a change of heart and ended up selling him as a yearling, making a tidy profit and that’s how he came to be in the Te Akau Stable. Tokyo Tycoon is an exciting talent and I can’t wait for him to step out in the Spring.

What is the best part about being in the Bloodstock team?

There is always a new crop of horses to keep us excited but it has to be the amazing people that you come across from all walks of life - they make the industry what it is. The ability to chat with anyone in racing and have a common interest is great and when we see good people get a wonderful result that gives us immense satisfaction.

It has been well documented that the New Zealand racing industry has suffered greatly from a lack of funding, and by extension that has affected breeders. What effect do you see the recent partnership agreement between New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and the Entain Group having on racing and breeding?

A partnership like that has been a long time coming and the promise of an increase in funding into the industry will be incredibly significant. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) announced some very exciting across the board stakes increases recently and there’s no sugar coating it, they were desperately needed. That announcement has given people here in New Zealand the confidence to race a horse and will make breeding and racing far more commercially viable going forward. The stakes increases of over (NZ$) 20 million were well thought out and there is something in it for everybody, from maidens right through to some showpiece races. The new race for four year-olds on Karaka Million night is exciting and will certainly add further lustre to an already outstanding card. Real thought has been given into where they increase the stakes and have been especially mindful of turnover by promoting races that generate revenue. There is a lot of positivity in our industry

looking forward riding on the back of those increases.

In the expectation that the increases will have a positive effect on the domestic market, how soon do you think we might see New Zealand buyers being able to punch that bit harder in the sale ring?

It was too soon to see any tangible uplift in the New Zealand spend at our recent Weanling Sale but I would like to think trainers will have increased confidence to step up at this year’s Ready To Run Sale and definitely Karaka 2024. I’m confident going forward that Kiwis will have more of a presence at future sales.

What do you see on the horizon for yourself and NZB?

Personally, it’s all about bedding into the new role then continuing to grow as part of NZB. This is an industry where you can continue to learn no matter how old you might be and I can see some massive scope for me to develop in this role.

In terms of NZB and the wider New Zealand bloodstock industry, I think our breeding

side of things is in good shape particularly in terms of stallion strength. For a long time we have relied on Savabeel and he has been a phenomenal stallion for both New Zealand and the wider industry, but to have a horse like Proisir really put his hand up now is incredibly exciting. We have a number of proven stallions and a host of incredibly promising young prospects, so the future looks bright. The strength of stallions in New Zealand is as good as it has been for a very long time and that bodes well for our breeding industry as well as Karaka 2024 and beyond.

What advice would you give to someone entering the industry?

I’m sure it sounds obvious but be prepared to work hard and never be afraid to ask questions. Whether you are a total newcomer or have been in the industry for a lifetime there is always something new to learn, so ask away and soak up as much knowledge as possible.

The other piece of advice would be to have integrity and to protect it as if your life depends on it. It can take a lifetime to build a good reputation but just seconds to lose it, so be honest with people and just act with integrity.

My claim to fame at the moment is purchasing this year’s Karaka Million winner Tokyo Tycoon (Satono Aladdin) as a weanling for an Australian based client.

CAMBRIDGE STUD

With four young stallions all hitting their straps, Cambridge Stud’s 2023 offering is full of promise for breeders.

“I think our roster has something for everyone this year. All our horses are impeccably bred Gr1 winners that offer something different whether it be on type, bloodlines, racing aptitude or budget,” said Cambridge Stud’s Scott Calder. Almanzor

A Champion racehorse, Almanzor is now a Champion Sire with seven Gr1 performers from his first crop of three year-olds. Crowned Champion NZ Sire of 2YOs with his first crop in 2021/22, his first crop of Southern Hemisphere horses include Gr1 Victoria Derby winner Manzoice, Gr3 winner Cheval d’Or and Karaka Million 2YO winner Dynastic, while in the Northern Hemisphere, he has sired six Listed winners.

“We are delighted with how quickly Almanzor has made his mark at stud. He has been unlucky not to have even more stakes success given how many of his progeny have gone close in big races.”

by Renée Geelen

As well as Manzoice, Almanzor’s Gr1 horses are Listed winner Dynastic (second in the Gr1 Sistema Stakes), Virtuous Circle (second in the Gr1 Australian Derby), Mehzebeen (second in the Gr1 NZ Oaks), Blue Solitaire (third in the Gr1 NZ One Thousand Guineas), Andalus (second in the Gr1 NZ Derby), and Queen Trezy (third in the Gr1 Prix Saint-Alary).

“The fact he’s already had so many horses competitive at Gr1 level bodes well for the future and I’m sure the results will continue to come as his progeny mature. He has the benefit of big crops coming through and we think he’s poised to establish himself as a major force in the stallion ranks.”

Champion 3YO Colt in Europe, Almanzor was a triple Gr1 winner, winning the Gr1 Prix du Jockey Club, Gr1 Irish Champion Stakes and Gr1 Ascot Champion Stakes. All up, he won eight of his eleven starts, three of those at two, and over £2.2million.

By Champion Sire of 2YOs in France Wootton Bassett, Almanzor is one of 33 stakes winners for his young sire. Wootton Bassett is quickly gaining a reputation as the next big thing in Europe

Hello Youmzain

and now shuttles to Australia where he’s been very popular. Almanzor’s dam is an unraced daughter of Listed winner Darkara, and as well as Almanzor, she’s also left three stakes placed winners. This is the family of Champion 3YO Filly in Europe Darjina.

Hello Youmzain

The first yearlings for dual Gr1 winning sprinter Hello Youmzain will feature in the 2024 sales series, and judging by feedback from breeders on his weanlings they look set to be well received.

“Hello Youmzain was very well supported in his first season at stud and covered some of the best broodmares in the country. He’s got so much in common with his grandsire Danehill and I think that really appeals to the market here.”

Back in 1989, a horse named Danehill won the Gr3 Royal Ascot Cork & Orrery Stakes before going on to win the Gr1 Haydock Sprint Cup. Fast forward to 2002 and the Cork & Orrery Stakes had undergone a transformation, thanks in part to high quality winners like Danehill, and was upgraded to the Gr1 Golden Jubilee Stakes. Choisir won it the next year, and the race became a happy hunting ground for Australian sprinters. The Aussies didn’t win in 2020 - Hello Youmzain did – and now Australian buyers will get to purchase yearlings by Hello Youmzain. Perhaps one will go full circle and end up at Royal Ascot in a few years.

As a three year-old, before winning at Royal Ascot at four, Hello Youmzain won another race made famous by his global superstar grandsire Danehill. The Gr1 Haydock Sprint Cup.

Hello Youmzain’s sire Kodiac (Danehill) has 86 stakes winners and Gr1 winners like Champion Stayer in Australia Best Solution, Champion 2YO Filly in Europe Campanelle, Champion 2YO Filly in Europe Tiggy Wiggy, Gr1 Cheveley Park Stakes winner Fairyland, and Gr1 winner El Bodegon. Kodiac’s young sire sons are starting to show the same ability at stud with Adaay and Kodi Bear already leaving multiple stakes winners.

Hello Youmzain is out of Spasha, an unraced Shamardal mare who has been a brilliant broodmare, leaving three stakes winners and two stakes placed winners from her six foals to race (all winners). This family has done well when imported to the Southern Hemisphere with members like Gr1 winner Summer Passage, Shania Dane, Scintillation, Northwest Passage, Order of the Sun, and Head of State.

Sword of State

Gr1 winning two year-old Sword of State won four of his five starts at two, with his only ‘miss’ when third to future five-time Gr1 winner Imperatriz at his second start in the Gr2 Eclipse Stakes. First seen winning as a December two year-old, Sword of State finished his juvenile season with a strong win in the Gr1 Diamond Stakes, beating On The Bubbles who won the Gr1 Manawatu Sires Produce at his next start (with future Australian Gr1 winner I Wish I Win in second).

“Sword of State was a dominant Champion 2YO and I still believe we didn’t see his full potential as a three year-old.”

Sword of State won two Gr3 wins in succession in the autumn at three then headed to Australia to prove his form, running second in the Gr3 Gold Coast Guineas to Prince of Boom. Illness ended Sword of State’s career just as he was warming up, and breeders took advantage and he covered 126 mares in his first season. Those foals are about to be born in 2023.

“He has all the right ingredients for commercial breeders and is attractively priced given how in demand sons of Snitzel are across the Tasman.” Sword of State cost $600,000 as a yearling thanks to his good looks and excellent pedigree. A son of Champion Sire Snitzel, whose 135 stakes winners include emerging talented stallions Shamus Award (21 stakes winners), Russian Revolution (8) and young Gr1 winners like Trapeze Artist, Wild Ruler, In the Congo, Invader, and this season’s Gr1 Golden Slipper winner Shinzo.

Sword of State is from a running colonial family. His dam, In the Vanguard (Encosta de Lago) was a stakes placed two year-old winner, and his second dam is Gr2 Light Fingers Stakes winner Sharp (Danzero).

Embellish

Gr1 winning milers are often the best stallions and Embellish has had an exciting start to his stud career. His first crop of two year-olds hit the track in 2022/23, and from only ten foals to race, he’s already left three stakes horses. For a horse who was a brilliant three year-old himself, this is a very promising start as his first crop head towards their own three year-old season.

“Early signs for Embellish have been very encouraging. He’s already had three stakes horses in addition to Te Akau’s impressive maiden winner What You Wish For. Embellish didn’t really get going until he was a spring three year-old and he has at least four prospects that will have Guineas week in Christchurch circled on the calendar.”

Embellish was a good looking athletic yearling, selling for $775,000, and he showed ability early when running second on debut at two in an educational run. At three, Embellish broke his maiden early in the season when first up, then won again, before winning the Gr1 NZ Two Thousand Guineas at only his fourth start by one and half lengths, then he ran second in the Listed Karaka Million 3YO Classic.

“Given his pedigree it would be no surprise to see Embellish make it as a stallion so I would say watch this space.”

By multiple Champion Sire Savabeel, whose 133 stakes winners include many Gr1 winners led by NZ Horse of the Year Probabeel. Embellish’s full sister is Gr1 winner Diademe, dam of Listed winning two year-old Unition and stakes placed winner Conqueror. His dam is a half-sister to the dam of Champion Sprinter and dual Gr1 winner Sacred Star, while Savabeel’s recent Gr1 winner Savy Yong Blonk is also in this family.

Cambridge Stud 2023 Roster

Almanzor (FR) (Wootton Bassett-Darkova, by Maria’s Mon), NZ$50,000.

Embellish (NZ) (Savabeel-Bling, by O’Reilly), NZ$5,000.

Hello Youmzain (FR) (Kodiac-Spasha, by Shamardal), NZ$30,000.

Sword of State (AUS) (Snitzel-In The Vanguard, by Encosta de Lago), NZ$15,000.

Sword of State

SWEYNESSE

SIRE OF 3X GROUP 1 WINNER LUCKY SWEYNESSE, THE HIGHEST-RATED SPRINTER IN THE WORLD

THE BEST SPRINTER IN THE WORLD

Outstanding sales results and clearance rates with NZB yearlings averaging 10.5x service fee in 2023 and NZB Ready To Run horses averaging 13.2x service fee in 2022

STAPHANOS

A 2YO GROUP 1 WINNER FROM HIS FIRST CROP

PIGNAN (BY STAPHANOS)

Winner of the Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes By proven sire of sires Deep Impact, Staphanos is the highest stake-earner at stud in New Zealand

NOVARA PARK

by Renée Geelen

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Novara Park will stand four stallions in 2023 with Australian Gr1 winner Press Statement joining exciting young sires Staphanos, Sweynesse, and King of Comedy.

Staphanos

Staphanos has done what every stud master dreams of and sired a Gr1 winning two yearold with his first crop. Pignan (StaphanosHirondelle, by Sepoy) won the 2023 Gr1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes to take her record to two wins and four thirds from six placings. Given Staphanos’ race record and breeding, this bodes well for the future, since the expectation would be that his progeny will improve with age.

Typical of the Japanese stock, Staphanos was a tough racehorse with over thirty starts across six seasons of racing. A winner at two, and a group winner at three, Staphanos was Gr1 placed as a four, five and six year-old in both Hong Kong and Japan.

Staphanos is by nine-time Japan Champion Sire Deep Impact, himself a dual Horse of the Year by Sunday Silence. Sire of 196 stakes winners, Deep Impact has several young sire sons at stud in Australasia including Real Impact, Mikki Isle, Saxon Warrior and Tosen Stardom. With Gr1 winners Hitotsu and Profondo retiring to stud this season, there is surely more to come. From the family of successful stallion Poet’s Voice, Staphanos’ dam, Kokoshnik, was

winner in Japan and also left two year-old winner and Gr3 placed Finift (Deep Impact). A two year-old Gr1 winner is the best start to a stud career that a stallion could make, and Staphanos looks to become a major player as his progeny develop.

Sweynesse

Triple Gr1 winner Lucky Sweynesse (SweynesseMadonna Mia, by Red Clubs) has given his sire a season to remember. The quality sprinter equalled Beauty Generation’s record for number of wins in a season in Hong Kong with eight and is the world’s top rated sprinter for 2023.

Sweynesse is not a one trick wonder with six stakes winners, including Gr2 The Roses winner Only Words, Gr2 winner and Gr1 placed Dragon Queen, Gr3 Rough Habit Plate winner Special Swey, Gr3 Taranaki 2YO Classic winner Bonita Aurelia, and Listed winner Brix. A Gr3 winning, Gr1 placed son of Lonhro, Sweynesse won four of his thirteen starts and was competitive with the likes of First Seal, Shooting to Win, and Hallowed Crown. His sire, Lonhro, is emerging as a sire of sires with the likes of Pierro (25 stakes winners). Out of a winning Singspiel mare, Sweynesse is a half-brother to group winning filly Rimraam (Commands), from a strong American family.

King of Comedy

With the recent win by King Colorado by Kingman in the Gr1 JJ Atkin Plate, yearling buyers will be looking forward to seeing the first crop of King of Comedy also by Kingman. As a three year-old, King of Comedy flashed home down the outside in the stallion making Gr1 St James Palace Stakes to miss the win by a head. Timeform rated King of Comedy the best three year-old in Europe after that performance. King of Comedy was a two yearold winner, who won the Listed Heron Stakes at three, as well as placing in the Gr1 St James Palace Stakes, the Gr2 Joel Stakes, and was fourth in the Gr1 York International Stakes. A son of Horse of the Year Kingman who has left 64 stakes winners including Champion 3YO Colt Palace Pier and his oldest crop are only sevenyear-olds. King of Comedy is a half-brother to Gr1 winner Star of Seville and Gr2 winner and Gr1 placed English Ballet.

Press Statement

Proven sire Press Statement will stand his first season at Novara Park in 2023, and he is a nicely credentialled Australian Gr1 winner to complement the rest of the roster. Sire of six stakes winners from his first four crops, Press Statement has a strong winners to runners ratio and many of his horses have been competitive in the tough Australian city racing system. His four year-old mare Roots won the 2023 Gr2 Emancipation Stakes, while promising two year-old Pier Pressure ran third in the Gr1 ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes this year. A Gr1 winner at two and three, Press Statement is by Fastnet Rock sire Hinchinbrook from a tough racemare who won nine races, and also left Press Statement’s Gr1 winning sibling Pressday (Domesday), as well as the dam of this season’s stakes placed winner Maurice’s Medad. This is the family of The Mighty Lions and Lion’s Roar.

Novara Park 2022 Roster

King of Comedy (IRE) (Kingman-Stage Presence, by Selkirk), NZ$7,000.

Press Statement (AUS) (HinchinbrookKaaptive Empress, by Kaaptive Edition) NZ$6,000

Staphanos (JPN) (Deep Impact-Kokoshnik, by Kurofune), NZ$15,000.

Sweynesse (AUS) (Lonhro-Swansea, by Singspiel), NZ$10,000

Staphanos

KING OF COMEDY

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The Chosen One

The first foals of Champion Stayer The Chosen One will arrive shortly, and the tough Gr1 winning racehorse won on debut as an early three year-old, winning a Listed race at his second start. In the autumn he showed his talent, winning the Gr3 Manawatu Classic, then heading to Australia where he ran fourth in the Gr. 1 Australian Derby then won the Gr3 Frank Packer Plate. Back at four, he stayed in Australia for the spring, racing only in group company, and won the Gr2 Herbert Power Stakes. The Chosen One returned to New Zealand for the autumn of his four year-old season, running third in the Gr1 Otaki-Maori WFA Stakes behind super mare Avantage, then headed back over the ditch where he ran second in the Gr1 Sydney Cup.

At five, he was set a similar campaign, and won first up in Melbourne before running third in the Gr1 Caulfield Cup and fourth in the Gr1 Melbourne Cup. More Gr1 placings came later in that season and the next, before he broke through for a well-deserved Gr1 win in the 2022 Gr1 Thorndon Mile. All up, he won seven of his 43 starts and won or placed at Gr1 level on both sides of the Tasman on eight occasions.

A son of multiple Champion Sire Savabeel, The Chosen One joins the likes of Embellish, Cool Aza Beel, and Noverre at stud.

THE OAKS STUD

The Oaks Stud have acquired U S Navy Flag ( War Front) in a move that is set to benefit New Zealand breeders and take advantage of the recently announced prizemoney increases.

Rick Williams said, “U S Navy Flag is profiling up well. He looks like he’ll be the Champion First Season Sire and he’s second on the General 2YO Sires list against all stallions. His stock are finding the line late and look like they’ll be better at three. Hopefully there will be a few in the big races in the spring. The Chosen One moves here for the season. He’s a beautifully bred son of Savabeel and I’ve always wanted to stand one. He was Champion Stayer, but won his Gr1 at a mile, and raced against the best in Australia. To race for so long shows mental and physical soundness. U S Navy Flag showed the same longevity in his racing career and that’s the type of racehorse owners want to have. Unfortunately Darci Brahma continues to suffer infertility, so we have retired him.”

U S Navy Flag

U S Navy Flag’s first New Zealand crop have flown with Listed winner Chantilly Lace and Gr1 placed To Catch A Thief and Aprilia. With

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such a grand start to his stud career locally, he also has two stakes winners from his first crop in the Northern Hemisphere; Ocean Vision in France and Love Reigns in the USA. A precocious two year-old, U S Navy Flag won both the Gr1 Newmarket Middle Park Stakes and the Gr1 Dewhurst Stakes in a season where he won four of his eleven starts. At three, he ran second in the Gr1 Irish Two Thousand Guineas, and won the Gr1 July Cup against the older sprinters. All up, he earned several Champion Racehorse accolades, including Champion 2YO Colt in Europe and Champion 3YO Sprinter in Europe. In gaining these titles, he emulated his dam, Misty For Me, who was the Champion 2YO Filly in France and Ireland, as well as Champion 3YO Filly with four Gr1 wins, and she is the dam of triple Gr1 winner Roly Poly, a full sister to U S Navy Flag, as well as group winner Cover Song (Fastnet Rock). Misty For Me’s full sister, Ballydoyle, was also crowned Champion 2YO Filly in France.

War Front is well known as the sire of Declaration of War (48 stakes winners including Melbourne Cup winner Vow and Declare, VRC Derby winner Warning, and Queensland Oaks winner Winning Ways), and The Factor (37 stakes winners).

The Chosen One’s toughness is apparent when looking at his female family – his dam is a stakes placed winner of eight races, his second dam is Champion 3YO and dual Gr1 winner of eleven races The Jewel, while his third dam is a Listed winner of four races. Lots of horses can lay claim to being from one of the best families in the Stud Book, but in this case it’s true and accurate. The Chosen One is from the famous “THE” family of superstars such as Cox Plate winner The Phantom Chance and his Mackinnon S winning brother The Phantom plus The Twinkle, The Jewel and NZ 1000 Gns winner La Diosa. To be able to access a Gr1 winning stallion prospect from this family is a unique opportunity for breeders.

Roc De Cambes

Roc de Cambes is a proven sire with five stakes win ners including two Gr1 winners from small crops; Toorak Handicap winner He’s Our Rokkii and NZ Derby winner Vin De Dance. Proven on the tough Japanese racing circuit, Roc de Cambes was a Listed winner at two and three. By Red Ransom, he is a half-brother to dual group winner Keyora and Gr1 placed winner Roman Chariot.

The Oaks Stud 2023 Roster

Darci Brahma (NZ) (Danehill – Grand Echezeaux, by Zabeel). Retired.

US Navy Flag (USA) (War Front – Misty For Me, by Galileo), NZ$15,000.

The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel-The Glitzy One, by Flying Spur), NZ$4,000.

Roc de Cambes (NZ) (Red Ransom – Fairy Lights, by Fairy King), NZ$3,000.

The Chosen One

U S NAVY FLAG

LEADING FIRST-SEASON SIRE IN NEW ZEALAND AND OVERALL SECOND-LEADING SIRE OF 2YOS

FIRST CROP MAKING WAVES

WESTBURY STUD

With eleven stakes winners coming off Westbury Stud this season, the future looks bright for their six-strong stallion roster.

“The farm and the stallions have had a wonderful season, led by Sharp ‘n’ Smart,” said Russell Warwick. “Reliable Man, Redwood, and Tarzino are all having runs, and El Roca had a new Gr1 winner and has a strong following in Hong Kong. Overall, we have a line up of stallions that we are happy with and who offer good opportunities to breeders and purchasers down the track. Across the board, each of the stallions have achieved black type victories this season, while Telperion (who has moved on) has also produced the Listed two year-old winner Dolphin Skin in Melbourne recently. Ferrando joins us this year, relocating here on the strength of some nice yearlings. He was a very speedy horse and beaten only a nose in a Gr1 and has covered 142 mares over the past three seasons.” Tarzino (Tavistock) headlines with two Australian Gr1 winners. Gypsy Goddess was crowned Champion 3YO Filly in Australia thanks to her wins in the Gr1 Queensland Oaks, Gr3 Grand Prix Stakes as well as placing in the Gr1 Vinery Stud Stakes, Gr1 Australian Oaks, and the Golden Eagle. Jungle Magnate won the Gr1 South Australian Derby and is now a winner in Hong Kong too. For Tarzino to leave classic winners is no surprise, given that he won

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both the Gr1 Rosehill Guineas and Gr1 Victoria Derby. Tarzino is from a strong New Zealand family that includes Gr1 winning two year-old Kindacross, and triple Gr1 winner Sky Chase. With a combination of two of New Zealand’s best stallions in recent times, Tavistock and Zabeel, Tarzino is an emerging sire of classic horses.

With eight stakes winners and two Gr1 winners, El Roca (Fastnet Rock) is quickly establishing himself as a proven sire of Gr1 winning milers. This season’s three year-old Romancing The Moon won the Gr1 Levin Classic, coincidentally the same race won by his first Gr1 winner Travelling Light. Gr2 winner Mali Ston placed in the Gr1 Thorndon Mile, while Lucky Patch is a dual Gr2 winning sprinter in Hong Kong against some of the toughest sprinters in the world. El Roca, a Listed winner and Gr1 placed, is adding to the strong record of sons of Fastnet Rock at stud.

Reliable Man (Dalakhani) is well-named, reliably leaving stakes horses every season, and now has 21 stakes winners led by Gr1 Victoria Oaks winner Miami Bound and Gr1 WA Railway Stakes winner Inspirational Girl, while Miss Sentimental won the Gr1 New Zealand Oaks. This season’s three year-old filly Renaissance Woman recently won the Listed Gold Coast Bracelet to add to her earlier Gr3 win in Melbourne and she also ran fourth in this

season’s Gr1 Queensland Oaks, while Essone is another recent Australian stakes winner. Reliable Man won Gr1 races at three and five in France and Australia and his half-brother I’m Imposing won a Gr3 in Australia, which is slightly at odds with his very European pedigree.

Redwood (High Chaparral) has had a fabulous season with his three year-old Sharp ‘n’ Smart winning the Gr1 Spring Champion Stakes, the Gr1 New Zealand Derby, and the Gr1 Herbie Dyke Stakes. Redwood’s fourteen stakes winners have come steadily each season, and also include Gr1 winner Rock On Wood. High Chaparral’s sons So You Think, Dundeel, and Toronado are doing extremely well in Australia and Redwood is great value by comparison.

Swiss Ace (Secret Savings) continues to leave stakes winners with this season’s three yearold January winning the Listed Singapore 3YO Sprint, while all up, he has sixteen stakes winners, led by Gr1 winner Julius.

Gr3 winner Ferrando (Fast ‘n’ Famous) will have his first crop of two year-olds race next season, and the tough racehorse who won eight of his twenty-two starts and was Gr1 placed only had two yearlings sell at the sales this year, selling for $45,000 and $40,000 which a good return on his service fee. With only 30 live foals in his first crop, Ferrando could just prove to be a smokey as he is by a young son of Redoute’s Choice, Fast ‘n’ Famous, who has left Gr1 winners at sprint and classic distances.

Westbury Stud 2023 Roster

El Roca (AUS) (Fastnet Rock-Rubimill, by Rubiton) NZ$15,000

Ferrando (NZ) (Fast ‘n’ Famous-Rio Nugget, by Captain Rio) NZ$5,000

Redwood (GB) (High Chaparral-Arum Lily, by Woodman) NZ$10,000

Reliable Man (GB) (Dalakhani-On Fair Stage, by Sadler’s Wells) NZ$13,500

Swiss Ace (AUS) (Secret Savings-Rapid Serve, by Carson City) NZ$5,000

Tarzino (NZ) (Tavistock-Zarzino, by Zabeel) NZ$25,000

Sharp ‘n’ Smart

Mage produces magic in U.S.A. Classics Season

by Alan Porter

The 2023 U.S.A. classic season has been a strange, frustrating, unilluminating, and ultimately disappointing one. A particular oddity is that of what would generally be considered the best three second season colts, one did not contest any of the Triple Crown events, and two only contested one leg, neither of which they won.

Heading into the Kentucky Derby (Gr1) the prospective favourite was Forte, a son of Violence (Medaglia d’Oro) who was Champion Two year-old Colt in 2023, had won six of seven starts (although he is currently disqualified from a two year-old victory in the Hopeful Stakes (Gr1) for a medication infraction, subject to appeal). This year he had started just twice taking the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr2 and Florida Derby (Gr1) and appeared unlikely to be untroubled by the 10 furlong trip. Unfortunately, however, on the eve to the race he was a veterinarian’s scratch due to a bruised foot, although owner and trainer both wanted to run.

In recent years the Derby has generally fallen to on or near pace runners - the qualifying program having generally eliminated the speed and fade type that would make the running in an earlier era. The inevitable consequence of the sharp end being viewed as the place to be is an evolution of a rapid early pace which this year saw savage opening fractions of :22.35, :45.73 and 1:10.11. The survivor from the front-rank as the field turned for home was Two Phil’s (Hard Spun), but the late chargers were closing in and as gamely as Two Phil’s stayed on, he couldn’t hold the closing run of Mage, who had been last of 16 at halfway, and went down by a

length, with the favourite, Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), closing from fifteenth to take third a ½ length behind Two Phil’s. Mage had only made three previous starts, his sole victory coming in a maiden in January, which he took on his debut. Next out he finished fourth behind Forte in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr2) after hitting the starting gate, then being rushed up five wide into a stalking position, before weakening late. He completed his Derby preparation in the Florida Derby (Gr1), where he made an impressive move to the lead on the home turn, but was run down late by Forte, giving

Mage (USA) 2020 - (Good Magic - Puca), winning the 2023 Kentucky Derby

the distinct impression that he would have won with a more patient ride. Overall, Mage gives us the feeling that he’s a very talented stretching out sprinter/miler, who benefitted from the pace collapse in the classic. This is the second straight year that the Derby has fallen to a member of the first crop of a son of Curlin, last year’s winner Rich Strike - who also benefitted from a pace meltdownbeing from the initial crop of Keen Ice, where Mage is from the first crop of Good Magic. Unusually, Good Magic earned the Eclipse Award as Champion Two year-old Colt in just three starts, breaking his maiden in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr1), after seconds in a maiden special weight and the Champagne Stakes (Gr1). At three he added the Haskell Invitational Stakes (Gr1) and Blue Grass Stakes (Gr1), and finished second in the Kentucky Derby (Gr1) to the Triple Crown winner, Justify. Mage is the standout of the nine stakes winners to emerge from Good Magic’s initial crop of foals, and the second grade one winner following last year’s Champagne Stakes (Gr1) scorer Blazing Sevens. There are four other graded scorers: Reincarnate, who finished thirteenth in the Derby, having previously won the Sham Stakes (Gr3) and finished third in the Arkansas Derby (Gr1); the Sorrento Stakes (Gr2) victress Vegas Magic; Dubyuhnell, winner of the Remsen Stakes (Gr2); and the Iroquois Stakes (Gr3) captor Curly Jack.

Mage’s dam, Puca, is a daughter of Big Brown, who coincidentally is the only horse other than Mage and Justify to win the Kentucky Derby having made just three previous starts. Puca scored a spectacular 16 length victory on dirt in a Belmont Park maiden special weight at two, and also finished second in the Gazelle Stakes (Gr2) on that surface. After a distant twelfth in the Kentucky Oaks (Gr1), Puca ran only once more at three with another unplaced effort. Away for 18 months, Puca returned as a turf performer, and on that surface earned another three wins, including when gaining black-type by taking the Steve Pini Memorial Stakes at Suffolk Downs. Mage is her second foal, the first being the stakes placed Gun Runner filly, Gunning. Puca is half-sister to the prolific middle distance turf horse Finnegans Wake, an earner of almost $1,600,000, with five graded stakes victories, including the Churchill Downs Turf Classic Stakes (Gr1). Their dam, stakes placed Boat’s Ghost, is half-sister to stakes winner Ooey Gooey and stakes placed Father Wayne. Puca’s granddam, Rocktheboat, is a multiple winner who is half-sister to Griffin’s Habor, the granddam of multiple stakes winners Smooth Chiraz and Okey Dokey Kyle. Rocktheboat is out of another multiple stakes winner, Native Boat, herself a halfsister to four stakes horses, including stakes winner Double Devils Food. The family goes back to the noted broodmare, Style, a sister to Hopeful Stakes winner Traffic,

and ancestress of nearly 50 stakes winners, including Badger’s Coast and Surfing Home both Champions in South Africa, as well as Gay Style, Spit Curl, Eishin Deputy and Floatyourboat. The family has been in North America since the 1870s, and Style’s fourth dam, Bonus, is dam of Twenty Grand, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1931, and ancestress of a more recent classic winner in Afleet Alex successful in the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in 2005. This family is the relatively rare D1b mtDNA haplotype (found in the female line of less than 2% of the population). Interestingly enough, Big Brown is also from this family, as is his broodmare sire, Nureyev, and he also carries Lt. Stevens, a brother to Nureyev’s granddam, Thong. This suggests that Puca’s offspring have a good shot of inheriting the “right” nuclear dna for the D1b mtDNA irrespective of the stallion to which she is bred. We’ll also note that that Mage is bred on the pattern of cross a stallion with a mare from his own broodmare sire line (here Danzig). The pattern is particularly similar to the 2019 Kentucky Derby winner, Country House, who is by Lookin At Lucky (who is by Good Magic’s grandsire, Smart Strike, out of a mare by Danzig son, Belong to Me), with a dam by a son of Danzig.

With the Preakness Stakes (Gr1) coming just two weeks after the Kentucky Derby - a gap between races that is generally deemed insufficient for the top-class North American thoroughbred - only Mage of the Kentucky Derby starters reappeared for the second leg of the Triple Crown. He ran a solid race, but with no pace collapse in front of him, could only stay on for third, behind National Treasure who after being gifted an easy lead held on by head.

Like Mage, National Treasure had won nothing but a maiden, prior to his classic triumph, that race a maiden at Santa Anita, last September, in which the subsequent Santa Anita Derby (Gr1) victor Practical Move finished third. Despite the winless streak, National Treasure did continue to run consistently in high-class competition. On his second start he took second, albeit beaten 5¼ lengths to stable-companion, Cave Rock, in the American Pharoah Stakes (Gr1), and in his only other juvenile outing claimed third to Forte and Cave Rock in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr1). This term, the bay kicked off with a third, beaten a neck and ¾ length in the Sham Stakes (Gr3), and then, after a rough trip, took fourth in the Santa Anita Derby (Gr1), behind Practical Move. Other than his maiden win, when he was on the lead throughout, setting fractions of :21.89 and :44. 37, National Treasure had employed

This is the second straight year that the Derby has fallen to a member of the first crop of a son of Curlin, last year’s winner Rich Strike - who also benefitted from a pace meltdownbeing from the initial crop of Keen Ice, where Mage is from the first crop of Good Magic.

stalking trips in his races. In the Preakness, more by default than intention, National Treasure found himself in front again, and was permitted to saunter through an opening half mile in 48.92. That ensured that National Treasure reached the business end of the race with plenty in hand - most unusually for a North American route race, the fastest quarter was the one between the three-quarters and the mile - and he gamely resisted the stretch long challenge of Blazing Sevens by a head. National Treausre is a son of the prodigiously talented Quality Road. An impressive winner in his only start at two, Quality Road headed the Derby betting after taking the Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr2) and Florida Derby (Gr1), but was sidelined from the classics by a quarter crack. On his return to action, Quality Road added the Amsterdam Handicap (Gr2) over 6½ furlongs, and followed that by a third in the Travers Stakes (Gr1) and a second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (Gr1) both at ten furlongs. As a four year-old, in six starts Quality Road took the Hal’s Hope Stakes (Gr3); Donn Handicap (Gr1), by 12¾ lengths; Metropolitan Handicap (Gr1); and Woodward Stakes (Gr1). Fast enough to set a track-record for 6½ furlongs at Saratoga, Quality Road found a mile and quarter just beyond his scope, but carried his speed well enough to twice establish new track marks over nine furlongs.

National Treasure is Quality Road’s first North American classic winning colt, but he has previously been represented by a Kentucky Oaks (Gr1) winning daughter, Abel Tasman, the Champion Three Filly of 2017. His other notable sons include the Champion Two year-old Colt, Corniche; Emblem Road, who has earnings of over $10,000,000 to date, mainly courtesy of win in the Saudi Cup; and grade one winners City of Light, Spring Quality, Roadster, Hootennany

and Klimt. Among his other daughters of note are Champion Two year-old Filly, Caledonia Road, Dunbar Road, Bellafina, Bleecker Street, Salty and Illuminant. National Treasure is the first black-type winner from the first four runners - three winners - out of the Medaglia d’Oro mare, Treasure. She never won, despite recording six second or third places in seven starts, but is half-sister to the black-type winners Inspired, Silver City, Elope (by National Treasure’s grandsire, Gone West) and Initiation. The second dam of National Treasure, Proposal, a graded stakes placed daughter of Mt. Livermore, is a sister to the Jaipur Handicap (Gr3) victor Multiple Choice, and half-sister to Lady Godiva, the dam of grade one winner Leofric, and to Lemon Lady, the granddam of the 2021 Iroquois Stakes (Gr3) scorer, Major General. Lady of Choice, the third dam of National Treasure, is by Storm Bird out of a Secretariat mare - the same cross that produced Storm Cat and Summer Squall - and is half-sister to Well Chosen, who not only captured the Ashland Stakes (Gr1), but also produced the grade one winner turf horse, Telling. The dam of Lady of Choice, Chosen Lady, was a sister to graded winner Academy Award, three-quarters sister to graded winner Statuette (dam of Champion Irish Two year-old Colt and Canadian sire, Tomahawk) and to graded stakes winner Good Mood, herself dam of Travers Stakes (Gr1) deadheater Golden Ticket (by a son of National Treasure’s grandsire, Gone West), and fourth dam of grade one winner Dream Tree.

National Treasure is the first stakes winner from 15 starters by Quality Road out of mares by Medaglia d’Oro, but he does have two other stakes winners out of mares by a son of Medaglia d’Oro’s grandsire, Sadler’s Wells. On the obverse, Medaglia d’Oro, has proved to be exceptionally well-suited by

Gone West line stallions, as four of the six grade one winners out of his daughters are bred on this cross, the other three, Rock Fall, Olympiad and Competitionofideas, all being by Speightstown.

Quality Road and his sire, Elusive Quality, both go back to the famed tap-root mare, Frizette, who is also ancestress of Elusive Quality’s grandsire, Mr. Prospector, and Medaglia d’Oro’s broodmare sire, Bailjumper. This is a branch of the Achilli ‘I’ mtDNA line. National Treasure is also from the ‘I’ mtDNA line, and although it’s not the branch which includes Frizette, it’s one that has an illustrious history in its own right, as National Treasure’s tenth dam, Masda, is a stakes winning sister to Man o’ War, who numbered a Preakness Stakes among his triumphs, and his seventh dam is a sister to Assault, who captured the Triple Crown in 1946. With the Triple Crown no longer on the line, Mage skipped the third leg, the 1½ mile Belmont Stakes (GR1). National Treasure did return to the lists, as did the Kentucky Derby third Angel of Empire, but favouritism fell on Forte, who despite having been a vet’s scratch from the Kentucky Derby, and still on the vet’s list 14 day’s later when the Preakness was run, had been back working just two days after the second classic.

National Treasure attempted the same wire-towire trip has he enjoyed in the Preakness, but this time was pressured on the front end by the lightly raced Arcangelo. Turning for home with two furlongs to run, National Treasure faded from the scene as Arcangelo surged into a 3½ lengths lead. Further back, Forte who had been wide on the final turn, began a grinding run in pursuit. He never really looked like to catch the Arcangelo, but he did cut the deficit to 1½ lengths when edging his stable-companion, Tapit Trice, for second. Arcangelo (second pic) has come a long way in a relatively short time. Second in in a six furlong Gulfstream Park maiden special weight on last December on his debut, he could only manage a fourth in a similar event over a mile just under a month later. He showed much improved form in mid-March to score by 3½ lengths at the same venue, then captured the local trial for this race, the Peter Pan Stakes (GR3). Arcangelo is from the second of just three crops to represent the late twice World Champion, Arrogate. Undoubtedly one of the greatest runners of the 21st century, Arrogate’s star shone briefly, but brilliantly. He made his black-type in the Travers Stakes (Gr1), which he took by 13½ lengths in track-record time, and followed up by defeating older Horse of the Year, California Chrome, in a memorable Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr1). On his four year-old debut, Arrogate took the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (Gr1) by 4¾ lengths in a new track record. In the Dubai World Cup (Gr1), Arrogate produced another astonishing display to score by 2½ lengths from Gun Runner despite completely blowing the start, and at one point trailing the leaders by 10 lengths. After that heroic effort Arrogate’s form tailed off and he failed to win in his final three starts, prior

Quality Road (USA) 2006 - (Elusive Quality - Kobla)

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS U.S.A. Classics

PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS, Bay filly, 2020

to retiring to Juddmonte Farm, Lexington, Kentucky for the 2018 breeding season. Last year, Arrogate posthumously became a classic sire with his first crop, when Secret Oath captured the Kentucky Oaks (Gr1). That crop included three other stakes winners, including a second grade one scorer in the shape of Fun to Dream, who captured the La Brea Stakes (Gr1). Arcangelo is one of four stakes winners from Arrogate’s second crop, which last year was headlined by Cave Rock, who took the Del Mar Futurity (Gr1) and American Pharoah Stakes (Gr1), and ran second to Forte as favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr1), and And Tell Me Nolies, successful in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (Gr1) and Santa Anita Chandelier Stakes (Gr2). Rather remarkably, Arrogate’s nine stakes now feature, seven graded winners, and five of those grade one. Arcangelo’s dam, Modeling, never ran, but she is by Tapit, who has four Belmont Stakes winners to his name, and closely related to the Holy Bull Stakes (Gr3) and Fountain of Youth Stakes (Gr2) scorer Greatest Honour, who is by Tapit out of a half-sister to Modeling’s dam, the Storm Cat mare, Teeming. Modeling is also half-sister to the Starlet Stakes (Gr1) victress Streaming and her sister Treasuring, successful in the Star Shoot Stakes; to Cascading, winner of the Glorious Song Stakes; and to Achieving, who produced three stakes winners, including the San Carlos Stakes (Gr2) and Kona Gold Stakes (Gr3) scorer Cezanne. There are more Belmont Stakes connections under Arcangelo’s third dam, Better Than Honour, heroine of the Demoiselle Stakes (Gr2), and Broodmare of the Year for 2007. She produced not one, but two Belmont Stakes winners, and in consecutive years - the 2006 victor, Jazil, being followed by Rags to Riches, who memorably outfought Curln to add the 2007 Belmont to triumphs in the

Las Virgenes Stakes (Gr1), Santa Anita Oaks (Gr1) and Kentucky Oaks (Gr1). Astonishingly, Better Than Honour might well have made it three Belmont winners in three years. Her 2005 colt, Casino Drive shipped in from Japan to take the Peter Pan Stakes by 5¾ lengths, and would have likely started second favorite to Big Brown - who was pulled up - had he not been sidelined by an injury. Better Than Honour’s dam and granddam, Blush With Pride and Best in Show were both also distinguished runners and producers. Blush With Pride numbered the Santa Susana Stakes (Gr1) and Kentucky Oaks (Gr1) among four graded stakes victories, and the Comely Stakes captress, Best In Show, also earned honors as Broodmare of the Year for 1982. Blush With Pride is also ancestress of Irish Oaks (Gr1) winner Peeping Fawn, Paris Lights, who took the CCA Oaks (Gr1), and Thewayyouare, successful in the Criterium International (Gr1). Meanwhile Best In Show is ancestress of other such celebrities as El Gran Senor and his brother Try My Best (who stands at the head of two sires lines through Last Tycoon and Waajib/Royal Applause), Spinning World, Almond Eye, War of Will, Chimes of Freedom, Redoute’s Choice, Platinum Scissors, Manhattan Rain, Aldebaran, Close Hatches and In Italian. Arcangelo is inbred 3x4 to Unbridled (by Fappiano), who appears as grandsire of Arrogate, and broodmare sire of Tapit and 4x4 to Deputy Minister. This continues the notable success of Unbridled line stallions with mares by A.P. Indy, which has produced at least three other stakes winners out of Tapit mares, and at least another six, including grade one winners Wicked Whisper and Colonel Liam out of mares by Bernardini, who like Tapit is by A.P. Indy out of a mare by son of Fappiano. As we said in the introduction to this article,

the three classics left a murky picture of the leadership of the three division. Forte had beaten Mage in the Florida Derby immediately prior to the Derby, and was felt by many to have been the best in the Belmont. We considered Forte’s pedigree last year after his Breeders’ Cup Juvenile victory, but briefly, he is by the Medaglia d’Oro horse, Violence, out of the multiple stakes winning Queen Caroline, a daughter of Blame. The second dam of Blame, Bound, is a threequarters sister to Sadler’s Wells the grandsire of Medaglia d’Oro, giving the close relatives 4x4. The third dam, the Seattle Slew mare, Kew Garden, is half-sister to Contrive, dam of Champion Two year-old Filly Folklore (herself granddam of Japanese superstar Contrail), and granddam of Essential Quality, Champion at two and three in the U.S., and is out of highclass racemare, Jeano. This is the Stolen Bases, stirp of Striking’s branch of La Troienne, that has also produced Smarty Jones, who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and finished second in the Belmont Stakes in 2004. Similarly, many came away from the Kentucky Derby believing that the most meritorious performance was that put up by Two Phils’ who gallantly clung to second after being just 1½ lengths the suicidial early pace at halfway. Two Phils’ came into the Derby off a storming 5¼ lengths success in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (that is literally Steaks - Jeff Ruby is a Steak House) (Gr3) on the all-weather at Turfway Park. He skipped the second and third legs of the Triple Crown, returning to romp by nearly six lengths in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (Gr3). That left him looking, arguably, the horse to beat in the second half of the season, but sadly he came out of the race with a career-ending injury.

Two Phils’ is by Danzig’s son, Hard Spun, who will be remembered in Australia through such as Le Romain and Gatting from his Southern Hemisphere shuttle crops. Two Phil’s dam, Mia Torri, is by General Quarters, a Florida-based son of Sky Mesa (by Pulpit). She was a smart runner, taking the Sugar Maple Stakes and Sunshine Millions Distaff Stakes, and earning seconds in the Charles Town Oaks (Gr3) and Bed o’ Roses Invitational Stakes (Gr3). Her dam, the unraced Birdstone mare Flip the Stone, is out of Flippy Diane, whose victory in the Maryland Million Distaff Handicap singles her out as the most significant daughter of her sire, Aaron’s Concorde (a son of French champion Two Year-Old Super Concorde). There is only one other stakes winner under Two Phil’s fourth dam, Elegant Edythe (by Northern Dancer’s close relative North Sea), and none under his fifth or sixth dams. Two Phil’s ninth dam, War Plumage, who after breaking her maiden in the Coaching Club American Oaks, went on to add titles as co-champion Three Year-Old Filly of 1939 and champion Handicap Mare of 1940. Her dam, War Feather - a record-breaking yearling fetching $50,500 way back in 1925 - was by Man o’ War out of the imported English dam Tuscan Red, a great-granddaughter of the mare Ornament, who had the distinction of not only being a sister to English

Triple Crown winner Ormonde, generally acknowledged to be the greatest runner of the 19th century, but also dam of Sceptre, a filly who won four of the five English classics. War Plumage also appears as the seventh dam of the ill-fated 2006 Kentucky Derby victor, Barbaro. Through another channel - War Feathers’ half sister Leghorn - Tuscan Red is also ancestress of the 1963 Kentucky Derby scorer, Chateaugay, and of Little Current, a fast-finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby and successful in the Preakness Stakes (Gr1) and Belmont Stakes (Gr1). Hard Spun’s second dam, Darbyvail, is a half sister to Little Current, meaning that Tuscan Red appears as the eighth dam of Hard Spun, and 12th dam of Two Phil’s. The wild card in the division at this stage is Arabian Lion, a horse who didn’t contest any of the legs of the Triple Crown. He was impressive in his debut which came in a six furlong maiden at Santa Anita Park, last October. His subsequent form, however, was fairly modest as he suffered defeats in his next four starts. Arabian Lion, then turned a corner, taking the Sir Barton Stakes on the Preakness Stakes undercard in a fashion that suggested he would have been a serious factor had he instead contested the classic. Dropping back from the 8½ furlongs of the Sir Barton, to seven furlongs for the Woody Stephens Stakes (Gr1) on Belmont Stakes Day, Arabian Lion accounted for the previously

undefeated Drew’s Gold, by 1½ lengths. That effort earned the highest speedfigure of the year for a second season performer from the authoratative Beyer organization. Arabian Lion is from the first crop of Justify, out of Unbound, a Distorted Humor mare who won three of ten starts in Japan, before returning to the U.S. where she was blacktype placed in two starts. Unbound’s sister, the stakes placed Mary Rita, is dam of the multiple group winning Major Dude, one of the top U.S. turf threes of 2023. Possibility, the dam of Unbound and Mary Rita, is as well bred a mare as one could hope to find. A daughter of A.P. Indy, she is out of champion Personal Ensign a foal of 1984 who is generally recognized as the first North American racehorse to complete an undefeated career at the highest level since Colin nearly 80 years earlier. Personal Ensign proved to be every bit as good a producer as she was a runner, earning broodmare of the year honors in 1996. Three of her offspring captured grade 1 events: My Flag scored four times at that level, including the Coaching Club American Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies; Miner’s Mark’s successes included the Jockey Club Gold Cup; and Traditionally annexed the Oaklawn Handicap. Another son of Personal Ensign, Our Emblem (by Mr. Prospector and therefore a brother to Miner’s Mark and Traditionally), was grade 1 placed, and sired the Kentucky

Derby and Preakness Stakes winner War Emblem. Overall, Personal Ensign is already ancestress of 35 stakes winners, also including Champion Two year-old Filly Storm Flag Flying (out of My Flag) and other grade 1 winners Mr Speaker and Seeking the Soul. By way of contrast to the males, the 3YO filly division does appear to have a leader in Pretty Mischievous. She has won six of eight career starts, and followed up a neck success in the Kentucky Oaks (Gr1) by taking the Acorn Stakes (Gr1) by a head. Pretty Mischievous (third pic) is by the allconquering Into Mischief (from the Storm Cat line via Harlan and Harlan’s Holiday), who appears well on his way to a fifth successive Leading Sire title. Pretty Mischievous out of the Spinaway Stakes (Gr1) winner, Pretty City Dancer, a daughter of Tapit, the dominant stallion of the pre-Into Mischief era. Pretty Mischievous is one of five stakes winners from 29 starters by Into Mischief out of Tapit mares. Pretty City Dancer is half-sister to grade one winner Lear’s Princess, and is out of a half-sister to the grade one winning turf horse, My Big Boy. The female line goes back to La Troienne through her daughter, Businesslike, the granddam of the hugely influential Buckpasser, and Pretty Mischievious’s fifth dam, So Social, is by a son of Buckpasser’s sire, Tom Fool.

Best of Bordeaux

Best of Bordeaux (Snitzel-Chateau Cheval, by High Chaparral) ticks many of the boxes that Australian breeders and trainers love. A boom two-year-old who trained on at three, a stunning physical type who sold well as a yearling, and a quality laden pedigree.

by Renée Geelen

Best of Bordeaux (Snitzel-Chateau Cheval, by High Chaparral) ticks many of the boxes that Australian breeders and trainers love. A boom two year-old who trained on at three, a stunning physical type who sold well as a yearling, and a quality laden pedigree.

“Best of Bordeaux is an exemplary product of one of the most successful sire lines in Australian history with the first three ancestors on his tail male line all being Champion Australian stallions. His sire Snitzel, still very much active at stud, is also proving to produce some superior sires. We look forward to adding Golden Slipper winner Shinzo by Snitzel to our roster in the future. Like his sire, Best Of Bordeaux was a natural, forward-running speed horse, faster and more accomplished at two than other effective sire sons of Snitzel such as Shamus Award and Russian Revolution,” said Coolmore Australia’s Head of Sales Colm Santry. “Best Of Bordeaux has a wonderful group of leading breeders involved in his ownership, each of whom will support him with quality mares. He was bred by Gerry Harvey who remains in the ownership, and we feel that he is the perfect horse for breeders to target, with sales like the Magic Millions January yearling sale in mind. He has been very well received by breeders already.”

Trainer Kacy Fogden had a big opinion of Best of Bordeaux because his first outing was in the Gr3 Canonbury Stakes over 1100m. On a good track, Best of Bordeaux won easily by nearly five lengths in the slick time of 1:03.91. Best of Bordeaux joined a list of impressive 

past winners of the Canonbury Stakes such as Vancouver, Hinchinbrook, Sebring, and Not a Single Doubt.

His next mission: the Gr2 Silver Slipper Stakes. He won by half-a length to take his record to two from two. Recent previous winners of the Silver Slipper Stakes include Home Affairs, Farnan, Sunlight, She Will Reign, Astern, Mossfun, Pierro, and Written Tycoon’s sire Iglesia. The formline from this race into the Golden Slipper is well established, and so Fogden’s colt headed to the big race as an unbeaten juvenile star.

With form like that, it was surprising that Best of Bordeaux wasn’t sent out as favourite, but those honours went to Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner Coolangatta at $3.70 with Best of Bordeaux at $11. The heavens opened the night before the big race and the already soaked ground turned heavy. When the gates opened, Best of Bordeaux jumped into the leading bunch, and quickly found his way to the rail and the lead. He set a strong pace, sprinting for home and asking everyone else to chase him.

Coolangatta rallied late, but it was the flying filly Fireburn who found a pathway home along to rail to win. Best of Bordeaux dug deep and held on for second to be the first colt home with the favourite Coolangatta in third.

Rated Timeform’s best two year-old colt in 2020/21, and Australia’s Joint Champion

2YO Colt, Best of Bordeaux was sent out to spell after the Slipper, concluding his two-old-year season with two group wins and a Gr1 second from three starts. Meanwhile, the only horse to beat him, Fireburn, went on to win the Gr1 Sires’ Produce, then she ran second in the Gr1 Champagne Stakes to She’s Extreme who had only managed seventh in the Slipper. Third placed Coolangatta came back at three to win the Gr1 AJ Moir Stakes and the Gr1 Lightning Stakes.

The form around Best of Bordeaux’s Golden Slipper effort is simply outstanding. And the form around him at three is arguably even better, and Santry agrees, “The brilliantly fast and precocious Best of Bordeaux won the Gr3 Canonbury Stakes by more than four and a half lengths on debut, and only ever competed in Group races in each of his eight starts.

Leading to the turn, Best Of Bordeaux kicked clear in the Gr1 Golden Slipper Stakes, beating home Gr1 winners such as Coolangatta, Jacquinot and She’s Extreme when a tough second. This saw him become Timeform’s highestrated juvenile male of his generation. As a three year-old, Best Of Bordeaux emulated successful sires Fastnet Rock, Zoustar, Exceed And Excel and Russian Revolution by convincingly winning the Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes. Following this he took on older horses when third in the Gr1 Manikato Stakes, beating home five individual Gr1 winners.”

Back at three, Best of Bordeaux won a trial before being asked another big question. First up in the Gr3 San Domenico Stakes, he ran mid-field, then he went to the Gr2 Run to the Roses over 1200m where he ran second to In Secret, who would go on to the Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes and the Gr1 Newmarket Handicap later that season. At his next start, Best of Bordeaux won the Gr2 Roman Consul Stakes over 1200m. Sent out as favourite, he jumped well and led. He showed plenty of fight to fend off the other runners, increasing his lead down the straight to win by nearly two lengths. The Roman Consul Stakes has always been a good form race for stallions with winners such as recently retired Paulele, Wild Ruler, Cosmic Force, and then proven sires Russian Revolution, Brazen Beau, Zoustar, Foxwedge, Fastnet Rock, and Exceed and Excel; all in the last twenty years.

The form around Best of Bordeaux’s Golden Slipper effort is simply outstanding. And the form around him at three is arguably even better.

SNITZEL, sire of Best of Bordeaux, is a quadruple Australian Champion Stallion and emerging sire of sires.

Not one of shy away from tough competition, Best of Bordeaux was asked to compete against the older sprinters in the Gr1 Manikato Stakes at his next start. This time, he was challenged by Gr1 winner Rothfire on the turn, with the pair rounding the bend at the front of the field, with Rothfire just in front of Best of Bordeaux. Eventual winner Bella Nipotina ducked through on the rail to sprint away with the win, while Rothfire and Best of Bordeaux went head to head all the way down the straight with the older horse maintaining the slight lead he’d had at the turn. Best of Bordeaux once more showed his fighting spirit, battling alongside a proven seasoned Gr1 sprinter. Back to his own age group for the Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes, Best of Bordeaux didn’t show his usual sprint, but he fought hard ending up in a blanket finish for fourth with Lofty Strike, Coolangatta, Economics, himself, Queen of the Ball, and Jacquinot all within half a length of each other. The winner was the filly In Secret. Best of Bordeaux’s three year-old spring would end after this run as he caught pneumonia. He spent the summer battling the illness, and unfortunately for racing fans who love a good front running sprinter, Best of Bordeaux’s lung condition after the illness wasn’t good enough for him to return to the races.

Sold by Baramul Stud at the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale for $425,000, Best of Bordeaux’s price reflects his stunning physical attributes and his pedigree.

Best of Bordeaux’s sire, Snitzel, was a quick two year-old, winning four of his six starts at that age, two at stakes level including the Gr3 Skyline Stakes, and then was

BEST OF BORDEAUX Bay colt, 2019

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a Gr1 winning sprinter at three. At stud, his stock have shown the same ability, and Snitzel is now a four-time Champion Sire, as well as a three-time Champion Sire of 2YOs with 134 stakes winners and likely more to come. His colts are beginning to show their merit at stud, lead by Shamus Award who has 21 stakes winners and the young Russian Revolution who already has eight stakes winners, while horses like Trapeze Artist, Wild Ruler, Invader, Sword of State, In the Congo, Summer Passage, Spill the Beans, and Showtime are all waiting in the wings.

From the family of excellent sires Casino Prince (Flying Spur) and Just Awesome (Last Tyccon), Best of Bordeaux’s dam, Chateau Cheval was a city winner of three races and is by brilliant sire High Chaparral. Chateau Cheval comes from one of Australia’s strongest families with her dam being stakes placed winner Lady Capel (Last Tycoon), the dam of Gr1 winner Casino Prince, as well as stakes winners Tagus (Encosta de Lago), Lord of the Land (Timber Country), Metallurgical (Redoute’s Choice), and the winning dam of Gr1 winner Prince Fawaz (Fastnet Rock), and the winning dam of recent Listed winner Vienna Princess (Snitzel).

Lady Capel is a sister to group winner Palia (Last Tycoon), dam of Gr1 winning two year-old Onemorenomore (Red Ransom) and two year-old stakes winner Dr Green (Fusaichi Pegasus), but more importantly, she is a full sister to Listed winner Just Awesome (Last Tycoon) who had only two small crops resulting in 90 foals, of which 84 got to the races, 68 won, and six became stakes winners including Gr1 winner Sound The Alarm. Best of Bordeaux is closely related to Casino Prince who has been a quality stallion, although underrated

in the marketplace, with 23 stakes winners from 603 runners (3.8%) lead by Gr1 winner and excellent sire All Too Hard, and Gr1 winner Escado.

Potential crosses for Best of Bordeaux can be gleaned from what has worked with his sire Snitzel, his damsire High Chaparral, and his close relations Casino Prince and Just Awesome.

Snitzel has multiple stakes winners out of mares by Encosta de Lago (7), Zabeel (6), Elusive Quality (5), More Than Ready (4), Red Ransom (4), General Nediym (4), and Street Cry (4), while mares by French Deputy and Lonhro have produced 3 stakes winners each to Snitzel. For those with young mares, Sniztel mares have produced multiple stakes winners to Capitalist (3), Zoustar (2), and Rommel. Rommel is a son of Commands and his stakes winners are out of Snow Pixie (Snitzel).

High Chaparral has produced a stunning 16 stakes winners out of Danehill mares, however, Best of Bordeaux is already bred on the Snitzel (grandson of Danehill)/High Chaparral cross, so that may suit breeders keen to attempt a mirrored pedigree. Other damsires who have produced multiple stakes winners to High Chaparral are Zabeel (8), Encosta de Lago (5), Danehill Dancer (4), Cape Cross (4), Acatenango (4), Fastnet Rock (3) and Danske (3). From another perspective, High Chaparral mares have crossed well with Starspangledbanner (3), Pride of Dubai (3), No Nay Never (2), Iffraaj (2), Snitzel (2 – including Best of Bordeaux) and Oasis Dream (2).

Casino Prince (Flying Spur) should provide further clues as he is by a son of Danehill, while Best of Bordeaux is by a grandson of Danehill. Casino Prince’s twenty three stakes winners come from twentytwo different damsires, showing a remarkable versatility. Best of Bordeaux’s second dam is a full sister to Just Awesome. As a damsire, Just Awesome mares have produced three stakes winners, by Falvelon, Easy Rocking, and Foreplay.

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Looking over this list, there are several horses who have had success with both Snitzel and High Chaparral, and mares by these horses would appear to be lower risk prospects for Best of Bordeaux in particular mares by Encosta de Lago and Zabeel (and his sons and grandsons such as Savabeel and Lonhro).

Best of Bordeaux is an exciting prospect for breeders who want early maturing speed in a horse with an outstanding pedigree that was competitive against the best sprinters in Australia, and dare we say it, the world!

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LOTS OF MAN (Bold Commander – Blind Date by Discovery) was unraced but became the sire of W S Cox Plate winner Family Of Man, one of Australia’s finest gallopers in the 1970s, a real crowd favourite. Family Of Man was an iron horse who raced 78 times for 21 wins and 29 placings and earnings of $639k which was a phenomenal amount at the time. He recorded 7 Gr1 wins and after winning a stakes race as a 2yo he was a SW every season he raced until he was seven, winning or placing at Gr1 level in each season from a 3yo to 7yo.

LOTS OF Man sired 43 winners from 112 runners, remarkably, the only SW was the Gr1 superstar Family OF Man. Some things defy explanation. From very limited opportunity Family Of Man sired the Gr1 winner Sonic Express, Gr2 winner Denver Dame, Golden Slipper runnerup Speed Check and altogether almost 10% stakes performers to runners.

Congratulations to our winner Darryl Sullivan from Railton in Tasmania.

DUBAWI (National Stakes and Irish 2,000 Guineas)

SHAMARDAL (Dewhurst Stakes and French 2,000 Guineas)

FRANKEL (Dewhurst Stakes and 2,000 Guineas)

REDOUTE’S CHOICE (Blue Diamond and Caulfield Guineas)

FLYING SPUR (Golden Slipper and Australian Guineas)

VAIN (Golden Slipper, Sires’ Produce, Champagne Stakes and Caulfield Guineas)

CAMELOT (Racing Post Trophy and 2,000 Guineas)

A two-year-old G1 winner that trained on to G1 Guineas glory at three, just like:

Sophie Baker

by Renée Geelen

From Oakbank to Winx to Royal Ascot with Nature Strip, Sophie Baker had packed a lot into her career in horse racing. Baker works closely with Australia’s Champion Trainer Chris Waller in various roles for his stable including as his Executive Assistant, Media Relations, Owners Liaison and has more recently been involved in the management of “ladies only” fillies in the stable.

You could say that my role can be broken up into three or four divisions,” Baker said. “When I first started at Chris’s stable, he didn’t have an Executive Assistant. My role evolved from a more general administrative role into this one where I manage anything from his text messages to his calendar, booking his travel, meetings, lunches and organising functions around the stable. The second part is media which is split into traditional media and social media. I manage the stable’s social media accounts and assist with the traditional media in terms of ‘media calls’ prior to feature race meetings and liaising with media who are wanting to interview Chris.”

Baker is now managing the Waller stable’s ‘Ladies only’ fillies in the stable, specifically targeting the Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus and the Inglis Pink Bonus Series.

“Part of my job has always been to look after owners at the races and helping to ensure that owners have a good experience,” Baker said. “This, along with the Magic Millions Racing Women’s Bonus, led me to a conversation with Chris in relation to putting together a syndicate for Ladies only. I knew it would be lots of fun and had the potential to be successful. What could go wrong - we had the leading horse trainer training them and the leading bloodstock agent Guy Mulcaster, helping select them. But I didn’t realise how much of a success it could be. Madame Pommery was the first filly for the Ladies group and what she achieved has been nothing short of unbelievable.”

Madame Pommery (No Nay Never-Cancel, by Exceed and Excel) was a $150,000 purchase from the Coolmore Stud draft at the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale and has gone on to win two of her ten starts, highlighted by the 2022 Gr.1 MRC Thousand Guineas, with earnings of more than $780,000. She is currently back in work after a very light autumn and should be back at the races early August.

“Firstly, you are hoping a horse will make it smoothly through the breaking in process and then into the stable. Then you are hoping the horse will not only get through to the trials and be competitive but then get to the races. To then win a race was wonderful but to win a Gr.1 … there were no words,” Baker said. She also designed her striking racing colours of purple with two champagne glasses and

white sleeves. “I went with the champagne theme because who doesn’t love champagne right?” she said. “So, all the fillies have a name linked to champagne. The ownership groups are obviously made up of all ladies including Stephanie Waller who has been very supportive of the venture and 19 others, many of whom I have known for a number of years and more recently some new involvement. The ladies have a lot of fun at the races or events during the year. Racing is traditionally a man’s space with women often being the ‘and guest’ so it’s been incredibly satisfying to expand on that.”

The other fillies in the ‘Ladies only’ partnerships are She’s Got Veuve (Merchant Navy-Kirini, by Medaglia d’Oro) who has had two educational runs this season at two, unraced two-year-old filly Lady Bollinger (Brazen BeauUnique Magic, by Denman) who is set to make her debut any day and two unnamed rising two-year-olds.

Baker’s role with the Chris Waller stable over the last decade has meant working with some incredible racehorses, and one of Baker’s highlights was being given the opportunity to travel to Royal Ascot in 2022 with champion sprinter Nature Strip (NicconiStrikeline, by Desert Sun).

“I love Nature Strip. Even before he arrived here, I’d already been following him in other stables,” Baker said. Nature Strip started his career with trainer Robert Smerdon, winning three of four starts for him, then transferred to Robert Hickmott, winning his only start in that stable, before heading to John Sadler, where he ran second and fourth in his only two starts for him.

Darren Weir took over the trainer of Nature Strip in June 2018, winning four of his five starts before being transferred to Chris Waller.

Nature Strip had his first start for Waller in February 2019 and has won 14 of his 31 starts for the stable including his famous win in the Gr.1 King’s Stand Stakes at the 2022 Royal Ascot carnival.

“Before the COVID pandemic broke out, Chris joked that if Nature Strip ever went to Royal Ascot, I could go with him, so of course, when the trip was being planned, I reminded him of that,” Baker said. “At that point, a couple of people contacted the stable offering their services to help with the media for Royal Ascot, but it made sense for me to go, and I was offered the opportunity as I knew our system well. I already had experience in media with Winx as well as knowing the ownership group well.”

Baker documented every day of the trip, calling it the “Road to Royal Ascot”, which was a popular segment for the Waller social media platforms. Royal Ascot, and much of the British media, had wanted Nature Strip to be based at Newmarket, but Waller made the decision to stay at Charlie Hills’ Lambourn property which was a lot quieter than Newmarket. The team of six people plus Nature Strip and stablemate Home Affairs (I Am Invincible-Miss Interiors, by Flying Spur), were stabled from Charlie Hills’ horses due to quarantine protocols.

“The biggest difference was that the property had no walking machines, and the horses didn’t work on a circular track like here,” Baker said. “Instead, they’d hand walk and then hack for a couple of kilometres through bush and under trees to get to the uphill training track, giving them a good walk before working. They would then work out in an open field, before cooling down over the long walk home again. It was summer, such gorgeous weather and the

long sunlight hours in England meant that it was already light at 5am when we arrived at the stables. Charlie Hills’ staff don’t start until 7am, and they thought we were early starting at 6am, while we thought we were starting late compared to home!”

The Lambourn experience was an eye-opener for Waller who has been an advocate for later starts at trackwork in Australia.

“Chris has always been pushing for later starts but more so since the Royal Ascot trip,” Baker said.

“There’s no lifestyle for the staff when they start at 4am or even earlier for some of our senior staff. Even Chris has said that often he finds himself going to bed before his children at night. It’s also potentially a safety issue with horses working in the dark, staff are tired, trainers can’t properly see the horses working, just the rider’s bright lights on their helmets.”

Nature Strip certainly enjoyed his Lambourn experience. The champion sprinter coped well with the long flight and settled in quickly to his new environment, his chestnut coat gleaming in the English summer sun during trackwork in preparation for the Gr.1 King’s Stand Stakes on the opening day of the Royal Ascot carnival.

“On the morning of the Kings Stand, I’ve never seen Chris so nervous, except for when Winx was racing,” Baker recalled. “There was so much interest in Nature Strip. We had all the British media and racing public watching, but it seemed all of Australia and New Zealand were following him closely. It was a lot of pressure.”

Royal Ascot is very different to racetracks in Australia as there are no tie-up stalls, every horse has its own box, and they need to walk about 2000m to the pre-parade ring where they stand in an open box to be saddled. There

Sophie with Chris Waller watching Nature Strip at Lambourn

is so much glamour, tradition and theatre at Royal Ascot.

“When Nature Strip was getting saddled up, Prince Charles (now King Charles) and Camilla were standing nearby watching, and one of Nature Strip’s owners overheard Camilla say, ‘Wow, what a beautiful big horse he is’,” Baker said. “I tried to document as much as I could on the day but it was a bit of a whirlwind and once Nature Strip went down to the start, it all happened very quickly.”

Nature Strip jumped quickly, settling on the speed racing down the centre of the course before hitting the lead with about 300m to go. The only horse that challenged him was a loose horse, who’d dumped the rider out of the gates. The Royal Ascot caller then declared: “But it is the great Australian sprinter, Nature ‘Stripe’ and James Macdonald. And look how far they’ve won by!” It mattered little as Nature Strip had raced away to a brilliant win and earned the world’s number one sprinter ranking.

“It was a fairy tale. Euphoric!” Baker recalled.

“Then the pressure was off, and it was so much fun. We celebrated with the owners in an upstairs suite with the most unbelievable view of the track. It was obviously a very satisfying and, I guess, emotional win for everyone. It is everyone’s dream to have a runner at Royal Ascot and to win it is something else.

Nature Strip had travelled all the way from Australia, and nothing had gone wrong, and he’d won. We were so proud of him. He has such a lovely temperament. He’s one of those amazing stalwart horses who has raced for such a long time.”

Baker said the Royal Ascot experience was unforgettable for so many reasons, including having part-owner, Jack Van Duuren there to watch and celebrate with the Nature Strip team. Mr Van Duuren had been diagnosed with cancer three days before the 2021 The Everest and was given only weeks to live. But Nature Strip gave Mr Van Duuren a reason to live. Only a week before Royal Ascot, he was in hospital but decided to check himself out. “I am going to fly to England because I am going to watch my horse race at Royal Ascot!” he declared. Mr Van Duuren was in a wheelchair but along with his wife Sue, family and close friends including part-owners Rod and Marie Lyons, he made it to Royal Ascot to cheer Nature Strip to a memorable win. “It was very special to have everyone there,” Baker said.

Nature Strip’s Royal Ascot win continued Baker’s remarkable journey in racing. She grew up in New Zealand with a family interest in racing. Her father, Nigel Baker, is the President of the Waverley Racing Club, home of Melbourne Cup winner Kiwi (Blarney Kiss-Malrayvis, by Messmate). Her uncle, Bob Baker, is a jumps trainer and she is related to breeders Ivy and (the late) Bruce Hutton who incidentally owned Gr.2 winner Triassic, and bred several good city class horses from her, including Tycoon Jack (Last Tycoon) who was named after Baker’s brother Jack. The Huttons retired from their farm in 2005 and sold Triassic and the new owners bred ten-time Gr.1 winner and successful sire So You Think (High Chaparral) from her.

Baker studied Equine Studies at university, before switching to veterinary nursing. But

racing was always going to be her true calling and she began working as a strapper for trainer Bill Thurlow while still at school in the holidays. In an ironic twist, Thurlow was also Chris Waller’s first employer, although Chris had milked cows for him.

It was her uncle, Bob Baker’s horse Blase (Casual Lies-Daharling, by Dahar) who gave Baker a taste of Australia, when she came with him for the Great Eastern Steeplechase at Oakbank in 2007. Blase had won two hurdles and a steeplechase in New Zealand, racing almost exclusively over jumps before he won the Great Eastern Steeplechase.

“When I got home (after Oakbank), I booked a flight back and told my family, ‘I’m going to Australia in three weeks’. Initially I stayed with relatives in Victoria, and they helped me get a job with a trainer,” she said. “But I only lasted until morning tea on the first day – no one spoke to me the entire morning, and then everyone just left at ‘smoko’ time without telling me anything, not even the daily routine or what time to come back for the afternoon shift. I was a young girl, a homebody who was pretty upset by something that was actually very small but probably overwhelmed by the whole experience. I rang my Dad and he said ‘don’t worry about it, just don’t go back if you don’t like it.’ I was quite happy to hear this advice and I never went back.”

Baker found employment with the Darren Weir stable and was there for more than two years. She gained further experience travelling with the trainer’s horses interstate and met leading Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote.

“I asked Rob for a job helping in his office. I moved to Brisbane and worked for Rob doing some admin work, strapping, and saddling at the races,” she said. Then came the moment that would change Baker’s destiny when she approached champion trainer Chris Waller to ask if there was an opportunity to work for his stable.

“Chris didn’t have anything when I asked, but about a month later, he came back to me with an offer,” she said. “In October, it will be ten years with the stable! I’ve never been approached for a job. I’ve always gone out and asked people for what I want. With Chris, I started out in admin and moved into the role I have now which has obviously developed over time.”

There’s one other big-name horse who can’t be overlooked when talking to someone who has worked with Chris Waller for the last ten years – Winx!

“The thing I loved about Winx was that she was so professional, not just as a racehorse, but also back at the stables behind the scenes,” Baker said. “Once she started to become a racing sensation, everyone wanted a piece of her, media, general public, charities and just day to day fans. Chris was very selective as to who was able to come to the stables to see her because if you said yes to one person, you had to say yes to everyone, and for Chris, it is very important that a horse is able to keep to their routine. Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, often referred to me as Winx’s PA as I was receiving so many media requests. Chris did weaken and say yes to Vogue Magazine to do a photoshoot because having a racehorse feature in a magazine with such international reach, and to people outside of racing, was a massive opportunity for all involved in horse racing. But Chris said it had to be on his terms and had to suit her routine. Initially, they’d wanted to do a five-hour photo shoot, but Chris, from the moment we received the email, no matter who they were, five hours was going to be way out of the question. They could only have her for ten minutes at a time, and in three segments which would mean she was out of her box for no longer than 30 minutes. They needed to remember that she was a horse, not a human or a machine, and Chris wasn’t going to take any risks with her. He hadn’t taken any risks throughout her career let alone leading into her final preparation.”

Nature Strip winning Royal Ascot King’s Stand S Gr.1 on 14th June 2022

Baker recalled how the Vogue team had set up a huge gold movie type screen as a backdrop which started to flap around in the wind. Just before Winx was due to come out of her box, another horse walked past, saw the screen, became spooked, and started kicking his heels up. It was a worrying time for Waller and his team as there were cameras everywhere, and no one from the Vogue team had worked with horses before. The model there for the photo shoot with Winx had never even touched a horse.

“But Winx came out and she was the perfect model,” Baker said. “She walked to where they wanted her, stood perfectly, pricked her ears, didn’t move a muscle, and after ten minutes, she walked calmly back to her box. After twenty minutes in her box to relax, Winx was brought out for another ten minutes, where she was fabulous again, and after the third time, she was done. She was so professional, and it was moments like these, that made Winx so special.”

Winx (Street Cry-Vegas Showgirl, by Al Akbar) was crowned Australia’s Horse of the Year four times (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19), as well as multiple other titles. She won 37 races including the Gr.1 WS Cox Plate four times, Gr.1 George Ryder four times, Gr.1 Chipping Norton four times. She won a total of 25 Gr.1 races with earnings over $26 million, both world records. She even won the Gr.1 race named in her honour.

“Her last media call was the most memorable,” Baker said. “We often do these mornings

on a Thursday before the weekend of a feature race meeting which enables the media to watch the horses work and then do an ‘all in’ with Chris. It’s something we started with Winx, and have since done with a number of horses. For Winx’s last media morning, she galloped on the Thursday morning before the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and one of the owners wanted her to gallop in her racing colours for the photos. Chris hadn’t been informed, and it wasn’t until Winx walked past him in the tower, making her way onto the course proper, that Chris saw jockey Hugh Bowman was wearing the colours. He had been busy with the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale and would have had what felt like the weight of the world on his shoulders leading into Winx’s final race. He rang me, I expected to get an earful on the phone, if not be fired but I explained the situation and he calmly said ‘Okay but no more changes please.’ Everyone was on edge with nerves, the owners, staff … everyone. After she’d worked, she stood for the media and posed with Chris, Candice and Umut and then Chris took her earmuffs off so the media could get a better look at her face. The cameras clicking and the noises put Winx on her toes a bit and as she was walking back to the stables, she lashed out and kicked a hole in one of the advertising signs. She’d never done that before, and luckily wasn’t hurt but I guess it was a mixture of feeling well, excited and possibly the tension, too. It just added to the lead up of what was an unbelievable farewell for Winx. Being involved with Winx was incredible, not only Winx but her ownership group and some

of the extras that I was also involved with; the Winx book, postage stamp, and even Chris and Stephanie’s invite to the palace for lunch at Windsor Castle with the Queen.”

Baker’s career in racing has only just begun but she already has experiences and memories to cherish forever.

“I feel I am extremely lucky to have the job I have, I am at trackwork one morning a week, in the office and also obviously at the races every Saturday. I feel that I have a good relationship with the staff in the stables who are fantastic and so passionate about the horses, and we have a great team in the office also. I am fortunate to be able to travel to Melbourne for Cup week and the Gold Coast for Magic Millions with Chris and Charlie and in the most intense or nerve-racking moments Charlie always lights up our day and provides us with so much entertainment and fun; I am lucky to be able to call some of my workmates my closest friends and Australian family.”

Does she have any advice for anyone considering a career in racing?

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions, a lot of questions. Follow up on every person you meet, because you never know where that connection will lead you to. Racing is a people business, not just a horse business,” she said. “You meet so many people in racing and make wonderful friends, which I have been so lucky to do, and many of these friends become like family.” BB

The Game Changers

Perhaps it’s time for someone to just come out and say it. Modern thoroughbred pedigrees, more commonly than not, have become ‘less interesting’ over time as runners across the globe continue to become more and more alike.

Don’t blame the female families. The good ones are plentiful and as diverse as ever. But what of the constant decimation suffered by the once broad spectrum of sire lines? Fashion and search for profit has always been the norm. In recent times however, there has been a profound (almost logarithmic) reduction in genetic diversity, particularly in regards to the Y chromosome and its unique contribution to the animal’s total genome.

In the meantime, genetics labs around the world are already well into the identification of segments within a runner’s DNA most relevant to their racing performance. Some of these studies have also uncovered a significant number of important thoroughbred pedigrees from the past which feature striking inaccuracies. Issues of descent have, in fact, been identified in a majority of the most successful of female families. Four years ago, a large group of veterinary doctors centered in Vienna reported on their Y chromosomal haplotyping to address the ancestry of key sire lines. To the astonishment of more than a few pundits, the researchers found that St. Simon, one of the nineteenth century’s greatest stallions carried the oB1 Y chromosome indicating his tail-male descendancy was through foundational sire Herod, not Eclipse - as stud books had always guaranteed.

Another group had earlier studied the mitochondrial (D-loop) DNA extracted from the preserved jaw of Bend Or, supposed winner of the 1880 English Derby winner as well as tail-male ancestor to an overwhelming proportion

of contemporary thoroughbreds. As it turns out, the subject’s mDNA was shown to share a common sequence, designated L4a, which indicated he was indeed a descendant of the Martha Lynn family (#2-h) and therefore not Bend Or (out of Rouge Rose from family #1-k) but rather a different son of Doncaster named Tadcaster (ex Clemence).

Investigation into the thoroughbred’s mitochondrial DNA is now well over ten years old with clearly defined family groups or haplogroups and their subgroups or haplotypes. Renown pedigree authority and Bluebloods contributor Alan Porter has, in recent years, been referring to these distinct haplogroups and how often they repeat within the ancestry of important individuals. This is a very useful update to the powers of deep linebreeding to influential clans of the past.

Already, the game-changing (no, life-changing) development of artificial intelligence equipped with comprehensive analysis of the entire thoroughbred genome figures to catapult the grand art of pedigree analysis into

something extremely different. The same number of trophies will be awarded but they’ll be sought after with whole new game plans. Nicks and inbreeding patterns (oh, no) will be replaced by dossiers filled with information regarding the presence or absence of specific gene sequences known to effect racing ability in some applicable manner.

The Speed Gene

High Tech’s first major inroad into the breeding of thoroughbreds was announced by the media in 2012 following publication in the scientific journal Nature Communications of work provided by an international collection of researchers led by UC Dublin professor Emmeline Hill and Dr. Mim Bower, an archaeo-geneticist at the University of Cambridge. This team combined to identify and then fully describe what has quite appropriately come to be known as the speed gene. The Myostatin (MSTN) gene group normally acts to limit skeletal muscle mass by regulating both the number and growth of muscle fibers. Using

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a combination of molecular and pedigreebased approaches, the scientists traced the haplogroup backwards in time, studying the MSTN segments of hundreds of runners, including the world’s racing elite. DNA from other breeds of horses as well as distinct pieces from the skeletons of twelve historic progenitors were also evaluated (Table 1).

The key finding was the presence of variation at the MSTN locus. This included not only the ancestral ‘wild-type’ variant or T-allele but also a second cardinal variant, the result of a mutation, the C-allele which contributes to morphological changes associated with muscle hypertrophy shown to be particularly pronounced in two year-olds in training. This new bivalent genetic marker is then tested as to the likelihood of early maturity as well as greater height and muscle mass in thoroughbreds carrying the C/C allele combination of the MSTN gene. Individuals with copies of both alleles, C/T (heterozygous) figure more in the middle of the spectrum as to size, time of maturity, and optimal racing distance, while those with the T/T genotype tend to be smaller, later-

maturing types with more ability over a longer course of ground.

In Table 2, the frequencies of the C and T alleles and their genotypes demonstrated a high level of concordance with the proven ability to sprint vs. route. Among 69 individuals who won a Group and/ or Listed stakes in England, Ireland, New Zealand and/or the United States at a distance of seven furlongs or less, the ratio of C allele to T allele was seven to three (0.70/0.30). This is almost the reversal (0.34/0.66) of the C/T ratio calculated from 96 elite runners from the aforementioned countries who captured at least one Group and/or Listed stakes at nine furlongs or beyond.

Another interesting finding noted in Table 2 is the significantly higher proportion of speed genes in Australia. The data suggests an overall C/T ratio that is almost at equivalence (0.51/0.49) for many of the world’s major racing centers. Down Under, however, it appears to be closer to 0.64/0.36. This ratio of close to two to one may reflect an ongoing emphasis towards precocity and speed domestically.

Genotypes of the proven stakes-winning sprinters were 46% C/C, 46% C/T with

just 7% T/T (homozygous for the wildtype T-allele). Conversely, proven stakeswinning routers’ genotypes for the MSTN gene was 35% T/T, 61% C/T with just 3% C/C. Later studies replicated and validated this original research on a massively larger scale. One subsequent study found 83% of European runners with the C/C genotype had an optimum race distance of a mile or shorter while more than 89% with the T/T genotype from the sane population ran best over distances greater than a mile.

Table 2 also shows the speed gene was not identified in non-horse equids, such as donkeys or zebras. It also was not apparent in Standardbreds yet dominated MSTN genotypes in Quarter Horses by an overwhelming nine to one ratio. The horse breed carrying the highest frequency of the C variant in this study was shown to be Shetland, one of the smaller, British types who appears to have made some key contributions to the thoroughbred genome. It is the result of human selection that this new and extremely rare gene variant ultimately became common. In the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, during the early years of thoroughbred development, breeders were focused on stamina for the longer distances of the day and thus, quite inadvertently, maintained very high levels of the T allele within this new elite population. This was confirmed by the researchers when all thirteen of the tested historic runners and progenitors were shown to carry the T/T MSTN genotype (Table 1).

Conditions began to change by the second half of the nineteenth century as more races were run at shorter distances with a greater number of runners starting their careers as two year-olds. As a result, the new selection process favors individuals with C/C or C/T genotypes who are much more likely to develop the musculature necessary to sprint with intense highspeed bursts. It may indeed be the T-allele that now needs replenishment.

* from Nature Communications, January 24, 2012, Hill, Bower, et al

Further investigation provided some remarkable information regarding two of the key points in the paths of transmission taken by the speed gene. Firstly, the studies ascertained the C-allele was introduced during the new breed’s foundational stages and, quite notably, as a one-time event. According to Dr. Bower, “our findings point to a Britishnative mare foaled around 300 years ago, who crossed with the three foundation stallions (Eclipse, Herod and Matchem) or their early [antecedents], as being the

TABLE 2 - Allele and Genotype frequencies for the Myostatin (speed) gene

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most likely source of the original C-gene for speed.”

For much of the next two hundred and fifty years plus, the speed gene maintained a relatively very low frequency level but figures to have thrived in its limited opportunities at shorter distances. Otherwise, the speed gene’s specific paths of transmission from genesis to modern times remains unknown.

The study was able to establish that the producer most responsible for the dramatic proliferation of the C-allele over the past sixty years or so was the Nearco stallion Nearctic (1954), known of course for siring the great Northern Dancer. The data would show contemporary racehorses with the C/C genotype traced back to Nearctic in significantly greater measure than Nearco’s two other breedshaping sire sons Nasrullah and his three-quarter brother Royal Charger, both undisputed Brilliant chefs-de-race. At this point I cannot help but digress, for in the 1990s, the classification of chefs-de-race (breed-shaping stallions) had somehow become a hot-button issue and fights could break out among pedigree mavens over some pretty esoteric stuff. One of the noisiest of these was played out on the pages of America’s Daily Racing Form and Blood-Horse over much of 1993 and ’94 after yours truly, as member of a Dosage advisory panel, wrote a paper recommending the classification of Nearctic to Brilliant chefde-race status. The subsequent unanimous 7-0 vote meant most pedigrees would have slightly higher dosage figures reflecting an additional measure of speed to be accounted for. What I failed to take into account is that the move could disrupt well-known dosage pioneer Dr. Steve Roman’s perfect record of Kentucky Derby winners with an index of 4.00 or under. Having long spurned joining our panel, Roman immediately went on the offense. “This work is cause for alarm” he wrote in the DRF. “It is an outrageous perversion of the principles and standards of dosage as understood by the racing public”. And with that spirited flurry, it seemed as if everyone with a turf column chimed in. The Nature Communications article was a nice surprise almost twenty years later. Another example of what DNA evidence can provide years later.

Nearctic’s five generation pedigree features three strains of Canterbury Pilgrim highlighted in bold red. As such, he is himself an RF. Important sires within his pedigree proven to carry the T/T genotype for the MSTN gene

represent pathways that cannot convey the C-allele. These include Nearctic’s paternal great-great grandsire Polymelus, the three strains of St. Simon that appear in his pedigree’s fifth generation, his broodmare sire Hyperion and Hyperion’s broodmare sire St. Frusquin (all highlighted in bold blue). From where then did Nearctic inherit his speed gene? The answer figures to require more MSTN genotyping of important past sires

NEARCTIC (CAN) Brown colt, 1954

Phalaris

Pharos

NEARCO Br 1935

Nogara Hyperion

LADY ANGELA Ch 1944

Sister Sarah

Scapa Flow

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and dams whose skeletal specimens are still archived. Hopefully somewhere, there is a sample from beyond a century ago of a key thoroughbred who carried the C/T signature.

Last year, Darley stallion Cracksman was novelly advertised as C/C for the speed gene. World class from a mile and a quarter to a mile and a half, he had plenty of sources of speed in his pedigree to help explain the seemingly

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St Simon Canterbury Pilgrim

Love Wisely Eryholme

St Simon Satirical

Ajax Simona

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Nearctic by Nearco won 21 races frpm 47 starts mostly at sprint distances and his male line is now the dominant one for speed in the modern thoroughbred.

incongruous genotype. The best of Cracksman’s first crop, this season’s unbeaten French Derby winner Ace Impact is stoutly bred so it will be interesting to see what was the intent as well as the results.

More important stuff on chromosomes

Another international team of geneticists also led by Dublin professor Emmeline Hill released an update of their work at the end of 2022 in which they identified seven genes, G6PC2, HDAC9, KTN1, MYLK2, NTM, SLC16A1 and SYNDIG1, which are shown to have central roles in muscle, metabolism, and neurobiology. Variation of these genes can be used to exploit genetic improvements within race horse populations who are in preparation for specific types of racing.

The G6PC2 gene encodes for a key enzyme in glucose metabolism. HDAC9 gene variants are associated with the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in response to training. MYLK2 has a critical role in muscle contraction. NTM encodes for neurotrimin, which functions in brain development to regulate neural growth and synapse formation which, in turn, influences learning and memory. The NTM locus was found to be most closely associated with the number of racecourse starts. The protein produced by the SYNDIG1 gene regulates the development of excitatory synapses. These, then, are the new key drivers of the racing phenotype and they bring a whole new meaning to the expression, “checking all the boxes”.

What about A.I.?

Artificial intelligence is very different from ‘classic’ laboratory science. It is the transfer of our abilities to perceive, synthesize and infer information to non-living operators, a promethean venture if there ever was one. Things get rather moot when the potential of A.I. is considered. Breeding, racing, handicapping - they will all certainly become something quite different. For now, one can get a taste of artificial intelligence by downloading the app ChatGPT, already the fastest growing consumer software in history despite its well known tendency to ‘confidently provide inaccurate information’ (Wikipedia). When I decided to question it on some breeding theory the program arrived at the conclusion that, “the intentional practice of female family inbreeding is not considered a recommended approach”. What do you know? Another critic.

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Unique double act for Juddmonte stallions

by Renée Geelen

Juddmonte Farm can claim a unique piece of Australian racing history with two of their stallions siring winners of the Gr1 JJ Atkins Plate. The 2021 running was won by Converge (Frankel-Conversely, by Shamardal) and the 2023 version by King Colorado (Kingman-More Aspen, by More Than Ready).

Of all the five Gr1 two year-old races in Australia, the JJ Atkins Plate is the both the newest and one of the oldest. First run in 1893, as a Principal race, it was given Gr2 status when the Pattern system began in 1979 and was upgraded to Gr1 status in 1985. The race has had multiple name changes and in 2013 the race was named the JJ Atkins Plate in honour of four-time Brisbane Trainers Premiership winner Jim Atkins. The other four races were granted Gr1 status as soon as the Principal racing system moved to the Pattern system. It isn’t the race that makes this achievement special. So what is it?

King Colorado and Converge are the only winners of an Australian Gr1 two year-old race sired by stallions who have never stood in the Southern Hemisphere. It isn’t a new phenomenon for Northern Hemisphere based stallions to serve mares to Southern Hemisphere time with breeders importing in-foal broodmares from England since 1820, and yet it has taken until now for two stallions to sire the winner of a two year-old Gr1 race. Australian Stud Book data found 56 unique stallions from 1992 to 2022 who have foals born here, but who have never visited Australia or NZ. These foals, from overseas coverings, are all out of mares imported while in-foal.

This data covers at least 180 foals, and includes some of the world’s greatest stallions like Green Desert, Rahy, Dynaformer, Sunday Silence, Sadler’s Wells,

Dansili, Deep Impact, etc. Some of these stallions did sire Gr1 winners in Australia from these foals; just not two year-old Gr1 winners.

This puts some context around how special Frankel and Kingman’s achievements via Converge and King Colorado are.

FRANKEL and KINGMAN create history

Converge’s dam is the Irish born Conversely (Shamardal-Melhor Ainda, by Pulpit) who arrived in Australia from Ireland on 19 January 2018, giving birth to Converge on 21 August 2018. Conversely placed as a three year-old in Ireland, retiring to stud without winning. She was covered by Frankel then sent to Australia, where Converge was her first foal. Conversely’s dam is Gr3 winner Melhor Ainda, and her second dam, Portinner, won the Gr1 Mil Guineas in Argentina and as well as Melhor Ainda, she also left Danon Go Go (Aldebaran) who won a Listed race in Japan. Since Converge, Conversely has a three yearold, Conservative (Churchill), a two yearold Coincide (Invader) who is placed this season, and a yearling by Divine Prophet.

King Colorado’s dam is USA born More Aspen (More Than Ready-Jade Aspen, by Jade Hunter) who was imported from England, arriving in Australia on 30 November 2019. She foaled King Colorado on 14 September 2020. A Listed winner in Dubai More Aspen is a half-sister to a Listed winner of nineteen races, and her second dam is Gr1 winner Northern Aspen, from the stallion making

family of Bianconi, Dubai Millennium, Fort Wood, Timber Country, and Elnadim. More Aspen’s first three foals were born in England. The 2017 foal died and her second and third foals are currently unraced. She was covered by Kingman and travelled to Australia where King Colorado is her fourth foal, and she also has a yearling by Pride of Dubai.

But the stars of this story are Frankel and Kingman. Both Gr1 winners, Gr1 sires, both standing at Juddmonte Farm, and both available to Southern Hemisphere time.

Frankel (Galileo-Kind, by Danehill) has eight crops of racing age in the Northern Hemisphere and has served a few mares each off-season to Southern Hemisphere time resulting in 83 live foals, of which ten are stakes winners with Converge and dual Gr1 winner Hungry Heart being the standouts of that group. He’s also sired GB born local Gr1 winner Mirage Dancer in his collection of Gr1 winners in this region. Frankel’s stud career has been outstanding from the moment his first runners came to the races. He was the fastest sire to leave fifty group winners, and was British Champion Sire in 2021. With 31 individual Gr1 winners and 122 stakes winners (as at June 2023), these numbers are likely to be out of date by the time this issue is printed and posted to readers.

Kingman (Invincible Spirit-Zenda, by Zamindar) has six crops of racing age in the North, and he has only 21 Southern Hemisphere timed foals, obviously led by King Colorado. All up, Kingman as 64 stakes winners with seven of those winning at Gr1 level. Gr3 Geelong Cup winner Emissary is a local winner, although GB born. His low numbers in this region are bound to increase now he’s left a two year-old Gr1 winner on Australian soil.

Anticipation is the word over at Kingstar Farm with the first two year-olds by their boom juvenile Unite and Conquer about to hit the track and their first yearlings by Time To Reign gearing up for the sales.

“Unite and Conquer was a natural talent. He had raw speed and he won two Stakes races before Christmas of his two year-old year. His progeny have the same strength, bone and athleticism. Across two crops we’ve seen consistent types and from reports back from breakers and pre-trainers, I don’t think we’ll have to wait long to see just how good they are. We are very excited about seeing the first crop of Unite and Conquer,” said Kingstar Farm’s Conor Phelan. “Time

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To Reign’s first crop weanlings have a consistency of presence and class you rarely see across a crop. Time to Reign gets a great type, they’re very athletic. They will make very good Sales yearlings next year and I’d be very surprised if Time To Reign doesn’t prove to be one of the most profitable first crop sire for breeders. If you haven’t already, now is the time to bred to him.”

Time To Reign

Exciting Silver Slipper winner Time To Reign’s first yearlings will be seen in the sales ring in 2024. A half-brother to Gr1 Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign, Time to Reign showed the same promise early, winning his first two starts as an

October and November two year-old, including beating future Gr1 star Bivouac on debut. He returned in the autumn to win the time honoured Gr2 Silver Slipper stakes to finish his two year-old season with three wins from six starts including a valuable group win. A dominant spring was expected when three year-old Time To Reign demolished older Gr1 horses Verry Elleegant, Baller, Unforgiven, and Nakeeta Jane by over six lengths in a late July trial but a serious virus prevented any spring campaign and subsequent complications and two surgeries meant he never recovered his early brilliance despite two attempts to return as a late three year-old and four year-old.

Time To Reign

A precocious horse with a precocious pedigree, Time to Reign is by dual Gr2 winning two year-old Time For War (Snitzel), and his half-sister She Will Reign is a dual Gr1 winner (Golden Slipper and AJ Moir) whose first foal is a two year-old winner and group placed in Japan. Time To Reign’s dam won twice, once at two, and his third dam is Gr2 Slipper Trial Stakes winner Sunshine Sally, who left two stakes winners including Listed Gimcrack Stakes winner Mille.

Unite and Conquer

Precocious two year-old Unite and Conquer will have his first two year-olds race in 2023/24 and his first yearlings sold up to $100,000 (off a $6,600 fee).

Unite and Conquer is pure early maturing speed, having won the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes on debut as an October two year-old, and followed this up two months later with a win in the Listed Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic to keep his unbeaten record.

Sent to the January Magic Millions 2YO Classic as favourite, the hulking two yearold, sadly injured a tendon in the running and had to be retired.

Unite and Conquer is by group winning two year-old Hinchinbrook whose Gr1 winners include Gr1 JJ Atkins winner Press Statement, four-time Gr1 winning sprinter Beat The Clock, Gr1 Champagne Stakes

winner Seabrook, and Gr1 Robert Sangster Stakes winner Spright. Unite and Conquer’s dam won three races and she has also left winner Mission Value who ran third in the Listed Inglis Nursery. His second dam is Gr1 Flight Stakes winner Danglissa, with speedy two year-old Listed winner Profiteer also a close relative.

Bull Point

A tough racehorse, Bull Point brings consistency to the line-up at Kingstar Farm. A winner on debut as a two year-old, Bull Point won the Gr3 Manfred Stakes at three and was fourth in the Gr1 Futurity Stakes against the older horses. At four, he collected four group placings, including third in the Gr1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, and won again at five over a mile.

Sire of two stakes winners, Bygone Era and Morty, as well as the promising group placed winner Raging Bull, the highly talented rising middle distance star Winning Point and speedy stakes placed winner Encountabull, Bull Point leaves consistent tough gallopers like himself.

Bull Point was a $960,000 yearling, and is a son of Champion Sire Fastnet Rock and a full brother to Gr3 winner Siege of Quebec. His winning dam is a half-sister to two stakes winners including Mica’s Pride, the dam of four-time Gr1 winner Criterion and Gr1 winner Comin’ Through.

Lord of the Sky

Lord of the Sky was the type of racehorse that any owner who loves going to the races to watch their horses would want to own. A winner at two, Lord of the Sky four of his first six starts at three including the Gr3 Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100m. At four, he raced almost entirely in black type company, running second in the Gr1 TJ Smith Stakes (to Chautauqua), the Gr1 Goodwood Handicap (to Flamberge), the Gr3 Standish Handicap and the Listed Christmas Stakes, as well as running fourth in the Gr1 Newmarket Handicap. At five, he won the Gr3 Bletchingly Stkes and at seven he won the Gr3 Standish Handicap to retire with a record of seven wins and five second placings from 32 starts.

With only small crops, he’s already had three winners from his first crop of three year-olds including stakes placed winner Ballon d’Or (third Listed Adelaide Guineas).

Kingstar Farm 2023 Roster

Time To Reign (AUS) (Time For WarCourgette, by Charge Forward) A$9,900

Unite and Conquer (AUS) (HinchinbrookMaglissa, by Magnus) A$6,600

Bull Point (AUS) (Fastnet Rock-Rose of Cimmaron, by Bite the Bullet) A$3,300

Lord of the Sky (AUS) (Danerich-Princess Abassi, by Abassi) $3,300

Nick Columb

by Renée Geelen

Four years after the death of Nick Columb, close acquaintances have installed a sculpture of their ‘great friend’ outside Arrowfield Stud’s new yearling barn complex. Created by artist, Linda Klarfeld, the sculpture was unveiled in 2021.

“All four of our statues are of very special people and horses,” said Arrowfield’s John Messara. “Nick was a personal friend to me, a brilliant guy in so many respects, who had an extraordinary impact on his friends. It hadn’t occurred to me to do a sculpture of him, as we like to do them while people or horses are living so they can enjoy being celebrated, and Nick died so suddenly. All his friends said, ‘why don’t we chip in and get one made?’ We decided to put it near the yearling barn, as Nick had enormous success at finding yearlings and turning them into champions. He left his mark on racing in a very special way.”

Born in 1945 in Romania, Columb arrived in Australia as a four-yearold child with his parents who were escaping war torn Europe. With a love of racing and footy, Columb initially studied law at university but this didn’t stick, and he turned to journalism writing for the Melbourne Herald (now the Herald-Sun) for a decade. From there, he ventured into marketing, and then launched his own business, expanding this to invest in a pub, private hospitals, and the Morning Star Estate at Mount Eliza. From a young age, Columb was interested in racing, with his first venture being a very slow filly he leased with a bunch of mates while only just out of school. Later, he purchased a filly named Teversham (Red Gauntlet-Plumage, by Golden Plume) and he took great delight in telling people how she was denied victory at the Avoca Picnic Races by a judge who awarded the race to his cousin’s horse. From this unpromising beginning as an owner, Columb would change his fortunes and he won seventeen Gr.1 races with his horses including the Caulfield Cup twice.

Once his business began to thrive, Columb was able to indulge in his racing hobby. One of his first purchases was a Vain colt who suffered from knee chips, but things improved when he purchased a share in Full On Aces

(Kaoru Star-Better Draw, by Better Boy) who won the 1981 Gr.1 Golden Slipper and both the AJC and VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes. An evening out in Melbourne resulted in a “drunken purchase” of a colt from New Zealand called Little Brown Jug (GodavariPease, by Targui) who had already won the Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas. Columb syndicated Little Brown Jug with Tommy Smith and the colt went on to win sixteen of his 36 starts including the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes before retiring to stud where he sired seven stakes winners including Gr.1 winner Stapleton Lass (Little Brown Jug-Big Bess, by Bellissimo).

Trainer Ross McDonald had a great partnership with Columb’s horses beginning with Magari (Maybe Lad-Aurea, by Showdown) who dominated the 1982 spring winning three Gr.1 races; the Gr.1 Malboro Cup (now the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and previously the Invitation Stakes), Gr.1 Toorak Handicap, and the Gr.1 George Adams Handicap (now the Cantala Stakes). Columb was so taken by Magari, he purchased his dam, Aurea with a 1981 born Century filly at foot, who he named Centaurea (CenturyAurea, by Showdown). Centaurea won five of her 24 races with a highlight being the 1985 Gr.1 South Australian Oaks while ridden by Champion Jockey Lester Piggott. The 1980s were an era of dominance for the New Zealand bred horse, and Columb frequented their yearling sales where he purchased three Gr.1 winners. Tristarc (Sir Tristram-Renarc, by Arctic Explorer), Imposera (Imposing-Calera, by Zamazaan) and Courtza (Pompeii Court-Hunza, by Pakistan II).

Tristarc beat the boys in the 1985 Gr.1 Australian Derby, then as a spring four-yearold, she won the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes, Gr.1 Caulfield Stakes and the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup. In the autumn, she made it five Gr.1 wins with the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. At stud, she only produced two foals, and only the filly raced; Listarc (Luskin Star) who was a winner. Listarc had similar bad luck at stud, leaving only one colt, and that ended Tristarc’s descendants.

Imposera won the Gr.1 South Australian Oaks at three, then won the 1988 Gr.1 Caulfield Cup at four. All up, she won seven of her 34 starts and over a $1million in prizemoney which was a lot for that era, especially when only a few years before Tristarc had won more big races while accumulating just over $800,000 in prizemoney. Imposing produced four winners including group placed Tristera (Sir Tristram) who left Gr.1 winner Teranaba (Anabaa).

Boom two-year-old Courtza won the 1989 Gr.1 Blue Diamond and the Gr.1 Golden Slipper, then was a dual Gr.2 winner at three and notably ran third in the Gr.2 Moonee Valley Stakes over a mile behind Zabeel

(Sir Tristram) and Dr Grace (Sir Tristram). As a broodmare, she left three winners and it was her second foal who would guarantee her name continues in pedigrees. This colt, O’Reilly (Last Tycoon) won four of his six starts, two at Gr.1 level, and went on to be New Zealand’s Champion Sire.

In the same year as Courtza was burning up the juvenile ranks, Columb became president of the Footscray Football Club (Western Bulldogs). Around that time, the stock market crash affected Columb’s ability to purchase horses, and he was quoted as saying, “I went to bed a rich man, woke up a poor one.” Despite these challenges, Columb remained involved as the Chairman of The Racehorse Owners’ Association (TROA) with his commitment spanning fifteen years from 1987 to 2001. “Without owners there is no racing,” he said. “We ‘feed’ everyone – trainers, jockeys, strappers, vets, float drivers, grain merchants and race club committees. Without horses out on the tracks there’d be nothing to bet on. Indeed, all we’d see is grass growing!”

During his tenure at TROA, Columb was instrumental, along with others, in introducing the SuperVOBIS Scheme, making improvements to owners’ privileges and facilities, and pushing authorities for the wider distribution of prizemoney. Columb’s positive influence for owners was expanded through stints with the National Racehorse Owners’ Association and the Asia Pacific Racehorse Owners’ Association. In his later years, Columb worked as the Senior International Racing Consultant for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and one of the highlights was heading to the 2014 Arqana August Yearling Sale in France with Mark Richards and purchasing Pakistan Star (Shamardal-Nina Celebre, by Peintre Celebre) for 180,000 euros who then made HK$6million at the HKJC International Sale before going on to win five races including two at Gr.1 level. “Charismatic and hugely popular, Pakistan Star could fairly be described as one of the great characters of the racing world. One could say exactly the same about Nick Columb, a larger-thanlife enthusiast who gave so much to the sport which he loved,” said John Berry, for TDN in 2018.

Sculptured by Linda Klarfeld and unveiled in 2021, the Nick Columb statue stands outside the Arrowfield Yearling Barn on their property near Scone.

What was the briefing given to you by Arrowfield Stud when they commissioned this piece?

The sculpture was not commissioned by Arrowfield Stud but by a small group of close friends of Nick Columb including John Messara. Arrowfield was a natural

home for the statue because of Nick’s connection with the farm and the horses. The brief was to create a memorial to Nick which would be true to the person he was.

How did the process of design work?

I specialise in memorial work. I also have a degree in psychology which I feel helps me to find and express meaning for the family, friends, and community in the sculptures that I create. I work closely with the people that knew my subject throughout the creation process. I listen to the stories and feedback until I can capture this meaning. I get many photos of my subject from throughout their life and any objects that the friends have that remind them of him. There will be specific things that are more relevant and meaningful than others that should be used in the sculpture. Having done this I then refine the concept, in the case of Nick Columb it was about winning. He is holding a race book in his hand and is in a power pose of someone whose horse has won! I create a small plasticine model of the sculpture to show how it will look in 3D and then once that it is approved, I make the sculpture in the full-size and cast it in bronze.

How did you become a sculptor?

I was born a sculptor, it’s a calling. I made my first portrait bust at age seven. And while other fourteen-year-old kids were doing sport I spent many lunch times and afternoons in the art room. I then studied in Prague and in New York as a sculptor’s apprentice and when I was nineteen, I found a benefactor who supported my early career. Shortly after I was discovered by the Catholic Church and have been sculpting ever since. I have now created over 40 public monuments around Australia including most recently the busts of the Hon. Tony Abbott and The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull for the Prime Minister’s Avenue.

What do you love most about the Nick Columb sculpture?

The optimism of it. Nick’s flamboyance! But mainly I like the thought behind it, the fact that his friends cared enough about him that they would commission me to make a sculpture of him. That is a huge achievement, to have friends like that and be the kind of person your friends care so much about. Getting a sculpture of someone is the ultimate form of recognition and appreciation. BB

WINGED BEAUTY the legacy of Felidoma &

by John Hutchinson

The renowned Daily Telegraph Racing Editor, the late Keith Robbins, once wrote that as a young fella he stood close to the winning post at Randwick and witnessed Bernborough storm home to win the 1945 Villiers Stakes, the first victory of his sensational 15-straight winning streak. Keith was already hooked on racing and forever after he was hooked on Bernborough. A touch over 20 years later, on Sydney Cup Day, 11 April 1966, I reckon I stood on just about the same patch of the old lawn close to the finishing line in front of the towering Members Stand. What I recall as much as any race I have seen since was the thrilling blur of colour, noise, excitement and the dazzling finish of Winged Beauty to win the P.H. Osborne Hcp, one of those high-class races for fillies and mares at carnival time which were way ahead of the Pattern Race system we know today, but equal in stature. This was rather exciting stuff for a racing mad kid like me who would somehow manage to spend a lifetime in the industry, all the way down to writing this article for goodness sake. It was not my first day at the trackit was my second - and the P.H. Osborne Hcp was Race Two on the card, Great Trust having won the Fernhill Hcp earlier. The short-priced favourite, the three year old Prince Grant, ridden by George Moore and trained by T. J. Smith won the day’s feature. And so, while I had initially planned to dedicate this article solely to that beautiful black mare, Winged Beauty, it was impossible not to include her half-sister Admire and half-brothers and their dam, Felidoma, a brilliant racemare in her own right and a broodmare par excellence. Along the way, and in a way that was perhaps at the back of my mind when the opening whistle blew, I am hoping to join the dots connecting some of the history of the legacy of Felidoma, her people and,

indeed, the County of Cumberland, the spiritual home of Bluebloods, that are so much part of their stories and mine too. It will amaze you as much as it did me. A homebred for her owner, Mrs. Elva Una Maude Cooper, Felidoma was by the successful imported stallion Jambo, a multiple winner in the UK from 5f to 10f and a son of the Ascot Gold Cup victor Felicitation and Nasrullah’s half-sister, Dodoma (the fifth dam of Shergar), making him a half-brother to an even more successful stallion Down Under in Nilo. Both Jambo and Nilo were excellent broodmare sires. Felidoma’s dam Bruness was a daughter of the Widden stallion, Brueghel, another outstanding influence,

and did her part producing six winners from as many foals including the prolific Bruleur (23 wins), an older brother to Felidoma. On the track, Felidoma won 14 races from 35 starts graduating to open company in Sydney with her best win being the G.F. Wilson Hcp at Warwick Farm in late June 1959 as a short-priced favourite, that event being an upmarket Flying Hcp which were, by and large, the main Saturday race in town in those times. When retired, Felidoma’s initial mating in 1960 was to the chestnut Emperor (or Emperor II as I think he was known here), a brilliant two year old in Europe when winning the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket and the Prix Robert Papin in France. A son

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And what a beauty she was, both on the track and at stud and even beyond. Certainly not the greatest racehorse or broodmare in my lifetime but an all-time favourite, as I hope to explain.

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS Winged Beauty

WINGED BEAUTY, Black or Brown filly, 1962

PORT VISTA (IRE) B or Br 1943

of the outstanding Djebel and a product of the famous Marcel Boussac stud, Emperor came with a hefty price tag. Reports of the day have him as the most expensive stallion to land here to that time, his purchase funded by a syndicate of breeders headed by George Christmas, the owner of Oak Range at Scone, the property we know today as Turangga Stud. After being seventh on the Leading Sires list the season before, Emperor improved to be fourth on the table in 1959/60, behind Star Kingdom, Delville Wood and Nilo. But by then, Emperor had moved to the Richmond district and was standing at Dr. Norman Larkin’s Stoneleigh Stud at Wilberforce, a Tiger Woods tee shot away on the other side of the Nepean River to the historic NSW town. Little wonder then that Mrs. E. Cooper selected Emperor as the stallion of choice for her beloved mare as throughout her stud career with only the odd exception, Felidoma visited stallions in the County of Cumberland. The resultant colt foal of that mating was named Arcadus, brown or black in colour like his dam and like all of Felidoma’s progeny and so many immediate descendants of the old mare. Arcadus was sent to the Warwick Farm stables of Ron Shirtliff, the trainer of the brilliant Wiggle. Without a doubt, Arcadus was among the best two year olds in training in Sydney in the 1963/64 season, winning four races by the end of February but he was a non-runner in the Golden Slipper won by the brilliant Eskimo Prince, who carried the black and orange colours of the flamboyant (or as some would say) colourful racing identity, Perc Galea. Certainly, as we go on, I can join the dots between Perc Galea and our subject mare,

Winged Beauty. But firstly, consider this. On 15 February, 1964, Arcadus carrying 9st 2lb defeated Aranulla and Royal Sovereign over 6f at Randwick while conceding 7lb to the runner-up and 11lb to the future triple Derby winner, Royal Sovereign. Six weeks later, Royal Sovereign and Aranulla filled the placings in the Champagne Stakes behind the Wilkes colt, Farnworth, who had been runner-up to Eskimo Prince in the Golden Slipper. Unlike today, there were little or, actually, no opportunities for sprinting three year olds in black type races against their own age in 1964. After all, the stakes race system we now know had not even been considered at the time and so in a three start campaign that spring, Arcadus’ best efforts were third placings in Welter Hcps. Better days lay ahead. After a minor placing in open company at Randwick in May the following year, Arcadus was shipped north for an ambitious and highly successful campaign during the Brisbane Winter Carnival, winning twice from four starts including the E.E.D. White Lightning Hcp, an important lead-up to the feature sprints on the horizon. Six weeks later, Arcadus took his place in the Doomben Ten Thousand as a relative outsider but ran way above his station to be narrowly beaten by the find of that particular carnival, the emerging superstar Winfreux, whose whirlwind finish denied Arcadus in the last few strides. Arcadus shared second place with the very smart Brisbane sprinter, Todwana. Arcadus raced only once more when again runner-up, this time to the in-form Aureo, in the Canterbury Stakes with Time and Tide in third place. Arcadus retired with a most admirable 17:6.4.3 record.

Felidoma’s second foal was Winged Beauty, a daughter of the 3-time winning English sprinter Port Vista, who in the early ‘60s was standing at Ron Barr’s Osborne Stud at Agnes Banks, a mere hop, skip and jump south of Richmond. Today, that property is owned by Godolphin and plays a pivotal role as the group’s private training base. Port Vista was imported to Australia by Stanley Wootton and, like Emperor, the son of the brilliant speed influence Panorama was one of the earliest syndication examples some 70 years ago. Standing originally at Laurie Morgan’s Redbank Stud (nowadays Wakefield Stud) at Scone, Port Vista relocated to Oak Range within a few years where he stood alongside Emperor albeit at a considerably less fee. I managed to join those very unexpected dots rather well I thought and make no mistake, Port Vista was a very good stallion getting 17 stakes winners which counted Gay Vista (VRC Lightning Stakes), Our Cobber (VRC Newmarket Hcp), the dual Epsom winner Toi Port as well as four winners of the Karrakatta Plate among them. Mrs. Cooper also sent Winged Beauty to Ron Shirtliff’s stables where the filly made the perfect start to her racing career winning her first two races at Canterbury and Warwick Farm. This time, Mrs. C. did have her Golden Slipper runner and although Winged Beauty finished midfield in seventh place the filly was far from disgraced behind the glamour two year-olds Reisling, Star Affair and Citius. Winged Beauty resumed in sparkling form the following season, taking her record to four wins from five starts with twin victories at Canterbury in August, the second of which coming one race prior to Arcadus’ final start. Two runs later and at her only attempt at a mile the daughter of Felidoma weighed-in fourth in the Flight Stakes won by Fawnia.

Winged Beauty’s win in the P.H. Osborne Hcp came at her fourth run of her autumn preparation and victory two starts later in the Malaya Hcp at Randwick on ANZAC Day took her record to six wins from her first 14 starts. Subsequent successes were harder to come by but to be fair the rising four year old was asked to compete at a very high level over the following seasons. Now, here are some dots I cannot join. At the start of the 1966/67 season Winged Beauty had been transferred to the Rosehill stables of Bede Horan who trained the mare for the rest of her career, as well as several other progeny of Felidoma. I don’t know if Ron Shirtliff took some time away from training for a period, he certainly was back in the early morning ranks a few years later and then features significantly in the breeding career of Winged Beauty in particular. A first-up fourth at Rosehill was followed by the worst run of her career when Winged Beauty trailed home last of the 17 runners in the Kia Ora Hcp on Metropolitan Day. But don’t despair, Winged Beauty’s next start was her to be her best effort.

After a 10 month break Winged Beauty won The Lidcombe Flying Hcp at Rosehill In the pack chasing her home were the multiple Gr1 winners Black Onyx, Broker’s Tip, Foresight and Nebo Road.

In 1964, Bede Horan had shipped his stable star, Pardon Me, south to win the VATC’s feature sprint, the Oakleigh Plate. Three years later and resuming from her summer break, Winged Beauty faced what looked like mission impossible when saddled up for the same event. At least, the betting public thought so for the black mare started as the 100/1 rank outsider but Winged Beauty and Horan ignored the snub. Flashing home as usual, our subject ran the 3/1 favourite Marmion to three-quarters of a length with the second elect at 13/4, the brilliant filly Cendrillon back in third place and the 1966 Newmarket winner, Bowl King, fourth. Although Mrs. Cooper had now seen both Arcadus and Winged Beauty beaten narrowly in two of Australia’s iconic sprints, there can be no doubt she would have looked on at Felidoma’s first two foals with undeniable and justifiable pride. Placed fifth in the Newmarket next time out, Winged Beauty came back to Sydney to win the Dundas Hcp at Rosehill in late April and was then runner-up in the Civic Hcp before an unsuccessful Brisbane campaign. Two unplaced starts in the early spring the following season saw that preparation abandoned with an eye once again to the autumn.

Freshened, Winged Beauty’s trademark flying finish prevailed at her next start storming home to win the Carrington Stakes over Randwick’s 5f course, which would prove to be the mare’s only black type win. A minor placegetter in the Challenge Stakes on the Australia Day long weekend soon after had the apple of Mrs. Cooper’s eye Melbournebound once again, contesting the Oakleigh Plate (4th) and the Newmarket Hcp (5th). But as does happen, that time of year seemed to suit the mare so well and at the 1968 AJC Autumn Carnival, the daughter of Port Vista and Felidoma added a ninth victory when landing the C.W. Cropper Hcp, yet another of those long-forgotten quality races that the pattern system passed by. It would be another 10 months before Winged Beauty won again, but the old saying ‘that form is temporary, but class is permanent’ could not have a better example than this result. The Lidcombe Flying Hcp at Rosehill was never a chance to gain black type status but the mare’s victory sheds a different light. In the pack chasing her home were the multiple Gr1 winners Black Onyx, Broker’s Tip, Foresight and Nebo Road. Those Flying Hcps were something else back then!

FELIDOMA - Progeny Report

Season Horse Breeding & Race Record

1961 ARCADUS (AUS Br.c. by Emperor). 6 wins-4 at 2-to 6f, QTC Lightning H., Gr.3, AJC Sunnyside H., Juvenile H., Gordon Juvenile H., QTC Deagon Flying H., STC 2YO S., 2d BATC Doomben Ten Thousand H., Gr.1, STC Canterbury S., Gr.2. Sire.

1962 WINGED BEAUTY (AUS Brb.f. by Port Vista). 10 wins-2 at 2-to 7f, NSW Tatt’s RC Carrington S., L, AJC PH Osborne H., Malaya H., CW Cropper H., Silverdale H., STC Dundas H., Lidcombe Flying H., Granville S., Belmore S., 3YO H., 2d VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, STC Civic H., L, 3d AJC Challenge S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt’s RC Tramway H., L.

1963 Local Talent (AUS Br.f. by Globetrotter). Winner at 6f, STC Marrickville H.

1969 ADMIRE (AUS Brb.f. by Grey Mop). Winner at 2, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 2d AJC Maltine H., 3d AJC Tobruk H., STC Marsden Park H.

1971 Doma Star (AUS Brb.c. by Faringdon). Unraced.

1972 SABRON (AUS Br.c. by Faringdon). 9 wins to 1400m, AJC June S., L, Suburban Welter H., STC Hurstville Welter H., Clemton Park H., Seven Hills Welter H., 2d STC Festival H., L.

1973 Nature Boy (AUS Bb.c. by Romanda). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, AJC Carnarvon H. Sire.

1975 Port Doma (AUS Br.c. by Grey Portal). Winner at 1100m in Aust.

Winged Beauty raced on for another 11 starts ending her racing career with a fourth in the 1969 The Shorts at Randwick won by Grey Court. On retirement, the mare had contested 63 races for 10 wins and 15 placings and earnings of $29,005.

In 1963 Felidoma foaled a brown filly by the Hyperion stallion, Globetrotter, who was standing at Navua Stud at Grose Wold on the outskirts of Richmond. Named, Local Talent, the filly won a midweek maiden at Canterbury in April, 1967 when also trained by Bede Horan. At stud, Local Talent produced a few winners but nothing of note. However, Navua Stud and its people would continue to play a significant role in the fortunes of the Felidoma family as we will see in Part Two when we join a few more dots.

It would be six years before Felidoma produced another live foal, this time a brown filly by the unraced Grey Sovereign stallion, Grey Mop, who also stood in the County of Cumberland. A curious choice on paper but understandable perhaps given the mare’s recent breeding record. Or maybe it was the line breeding within the mating that appealed to Mrs. Cooper as Part Two will also explain. The filly, Admire, won only one race but it is one any breeder would take these days. On Doncaster Day in 1972, Admire, having the eleventh start of her two year old season, stormed home to land the Keith Mackay Hcp, a stakes race then as it is now, at odds of 40/1 when ridden by Neville Voigt and trained by Bede Horan. Admire failed to win in another 15 starts but became the foundation mare of Arthur Baxter’s Macquarie Stud at Wellington, NSW. Gunsynd defeated Triton in that epic 1972 Doncaster by the way. Felidoma produced eight foals, seven of which raced and all were winners. The one that didn’t was her 1971 black colt by Todman’s and Noholme’s brother Faringdon, which was named Doma Star. Faringdon stood at Clarrie Messiter’s Sylvannia Lodge Stud in the Bylong Valley, meaning a change of tactics, an away game for the old mare where once again I couldn’t join the dots first-up. But, with some further investigation and benefitting from the wonderful advice of Richmond horseman,

Wayne Boyde, who knows as much about the Felidoma outfit as anyone ever would, the reason became crystal clear. But, you will have to wait for Part Two once again so make sure your Bluebloods subscription is up to date. Felidoma returned to Faringdon in 1971 to produce a colt, Sabron, her fourth stakes winner. As tough as old boots, a description that could also apply to his cagey, craggy, old school trainer Bede Horan, Sabron more than paid his way winning races virtually every season he raced especially when the money was on. After his first two wins in Sydney in restricted class as a three year old, Sabron went through his grades reaching open company ahead of victory in the 1979 June Stakes. As a racetrack regular in those days, I can picture Sabron and Bede Horan as well as I remember Winged Beauty from 1966. Felidoma was nearing the end of her stellar stud career, producing just two more foals, both colts, the second of which was the minor winner Port Doma, by Grey Portal. But before him, came a horse who from a limited racetrack career more than suggests that he too had stakes class ability. And sired by a horse only a few of we veterans would remember, the Breeders’ Plate/ Hobartville Stakes winner, Romanda, a son of Pipe of Peace, standing at the Historic Hobartville Stud (!) at Richmond at the time. Although if you remember the 1964 Melbourne Cup you woud remember Romanda and Des Lake leading by some 30 lengths at some stage. Nature Boy was his name and he quickly reached open company as a four year old before a sesamoid injury cut him short. Nature Boy was trained by Wayne Boyde’s brother, Gary and raced in partnership by the pair. Nature Boy was saved and retired to stud locally. In Part Two, I will hope to join several more dots of the Felidoma legacy…from the fascinating Wiggle connection (no, the bloody horse), to the links with an Epsom Oaks winner, to one of the greatest Cox Plates, from a Flemington classic winner to an Australian Hurdle star, a date with Eight Carat and Winged Beauty’s Oakleigh Plate avenged. Make sure that subscription is up to date.

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Dracarys a glowing star for Snitzel

by Renée Geelen

Queensland owners of the up and coming stallion Dracarys are thrilled with the start he has made with his first crop of two year-olds. The son of Snitzel had only 21 foals in his first crop, and he’s already clocked up two two year-old winners with I’m Pinker (Dracarys-Rendina, by Reset) and Harch Road (Dracarys-Janssen, by Raheeb) and both his other two runners are placed with Oberoi Princess (Dracarys-On The Natural, by Dehere) running second in each of her three starts in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. “We acquired Dracarys very late in the season in his first season and that’s why he only has a small first crop,” said managing owner Justin Stivano. “To have two winners and two placegetters from his first four runners is a great achievement. There’s a solid interest in him from trainers, and we are really excited by the support he’s getting.”

His first crop sold well as yearlings, up to $80,000, and most of those sales horses have now been named. I’m Pinker was a $35,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast graduate and now has earnings of $45,400 from her debut win and three placings at her only four starts for trainer Clinton Taylor, Harch Road ran fourth in debut and won at his second start. Dracarys had over fifty foals in his second crop, and those yearlings sold up to $50,000 in 2023.

A million-dollar yearling, Dracarys comes from the successful Arrowfield Stud who stand his four-time Champion Stallion sire Snitzel. Dracarys made the perfect start to his racing career with a win on debut over 1000m as a February two year-old for trainers Team Snowden. Pushed into the Gr2 Skyline Stakes for his second start, he struggled in the heavy going running mid-field before being spelled. He had one more run as a very late two year-old, running second behind future Listed Canberra Guineas winner Assimilate. He finished his two year-old season with a win and a placing from three starts. Dracarys first race as a three year-old proved he was worth his yearling price as he won the Gr3 Up & Coming Stakes in fine fashion.

“In well over 100 years of racing at Randwick no horse has ever run the 1300m distance faster than that achieved by Snitzel colt Dracarys this past Saturday, stopping the clock in 1:14.76, the first horse ever to break 1:15 for the distance,” said purchaser James Harron. Behind him that day was Gold Standard (another young sire to have a Gr1 winner from his first crop), Gr1 winner Trapeze Artist, Gr1 winner Ace High, and Sanctioned who ran fourth in the Gr1 Spring Champion Stakes. Dracarys had two more starts that spring before injury sent him to the spelling paddock for eighteen months,

but like many horses carrying injuries, he didn’t return to form and was retired after just one start as a four year-old in the Listed Ortensia Stakes.

“He did a suspensory ligament injury in the Gr1 Coolmore Stud Stakes when finishing sixth in a field of twenty, and we think he may have been clipped by another horse in the run. He spent a long time off the scene after that and wasn’t the same when he finally returned to the races,” said Stivano. “It is hard to find a Snitzel in Queensland, or anywhere else for that matter, with the combination of his proven speed at group level and the depth of pedigree on his damside.”

Horses that sell for a million dollars tend to have outstanding pedigrees to match their athletic physique and Dracarys is a son of Champion Sire Snitzel from dual Listed winner Nocturnelle (Elusive Quality). Nocturnelle won six races in her career and has done an excellent job as a broodmare. Dracarys is her first foal, and her second foal is city winner Nasaayim (Redoute’s Choice) who won three races, two of those as a two year-old. Nasaayim sold as a breeding prospect at the 2021 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale for $750,000. Dracarys second dam, Dama De Noche, won the Gr3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes and two Listed races, and as well as Nocturnelle, Dama De Noche also left group placed winner Yee

Cheong Baby (Sebring), group placed winner Seduced (Encosta de Lago), stakes placed winner Catch Your Eyes (Encosta de Lago), and city winner Tornadoes (Exceed and Excel) who won fifteen races. Further back, Dracarys’ fourth dam is Gr3 Nell Gwyn Stakes winner Martha Stevens (Super Concorde). Of interest to linebreeding enthusiasts, Dracarys’ sire and dam are both bred on the Danehill/Snippets cross, making Dracarys 3mx4f to Danehill and 3fx3f to Snippets.

Multiple Champion Sire Snitzel has 135 stakes winners, and is starting to make his mark as a sire of sire with Shamus Award doing so well recently with his five Gr1 winners; Incentivise, Duais, El Pratroness, Media Award, and Mr Quickie. Other young sires such as Russian Revolution, Spill the Beans, Trapeze Artist, and Sword of State all look like carrying on the legacy for Snitzel. With a strong pedigree, good looks (as evidenced by his own sale price), and group winning speed, Dracarys is a good option for Queensland breeders.

Dracarys (Snitzel-Nocturnelle, by Elusive Quality) standing in 2023 at Oakwood Farm Qld for $6,600 inc gst, with LFG.

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Dracarys (Snitzel-Nocturnelle, by Elusive Quality)

Group 1 Levendi to star at Magnum Park

by Renée Geelen

The first yearlings for classic winner Levendi (Pierro) are nearly here, and it’s an exciting time for the teams at Broadmarsh Stud and Magnum Park.

“Broadmarsh Stud and Brendan McShane have many years of experience in both racing and breeding thoroughbreds, and Magnum Park are the owners of Levendi and we operate as a feeder farm,” explained Alexis Beadman. “We kept the weanlings for the upcoming yearling sales to specifically target those sales with his first crop. It means we’ve been able to work with them ourselves and understand them. They are fantastic horses, very smart and quick to learn, they aim to please and want to work with us, which is always gratifying. Their movement across the ground is effortless, much like their sire who is an impressive horse in the flesh. We knew Levendi was special, and we hoped that his qualities would be passed on to his progeny, and they clearly have. We are delighted by the quality and consistency of his offspring. The foals are the complete package and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”

A winner of five races, Levendi will enter his third season in Tasmania in 2023. “People’s budgets are tightening in this economic climate, and so we’ve dropped his fee a bit this year to help breeders out,” said Beadman. “We think Levendi’s worth a higher fee but this gives more people a chance to breed a Levendi. Sending a mare to Tasmania is easy and the process is incredibly smooth, and we’ve never had an issue sending our mares back and forth from the mainland to Tassie.”

The son of Triple Crown winner Pierro was first seen on debut as a late two year-old where he won over 1200m. Levendi returned at three to win first up, and then was sent on an ambitious campaign with eight starts all in group company. He won the Gr3 Carbine Club Stakes in the spring, and in the autumn, he won the Gr1 Australian Derby and Gr2 Tulloch Stakes while also placing in the Gr2 Alister Clark Stakes. A pelvic injury meant Levendi missed his four year-old season but he did make a return to the races after a long layoff, adding a third in the Gr3 JRA Cup to his record. “The fact that he got back to the races after such an injury is an amazing feat by his team and the horse.”

Levendi’s Derby win showed his absolute class, coming from the rear of the field to hit the lead with Gr1 Victoria Derby winner Ace High. The two colts pulled six lengths clear of the rest of the field with Levendi putting his nose in front on the line. To beat a dual Gr1 winner in a head to head battle showed Levendi’s fighting spirit, and if he can impart that to his stock, he’ll be an exciting stallion. “It was huge – the second fastest Derby ever – the only one that was faster was Levendi’ great grandsire Octagonal.”

Previous colts to have won the Gr1 Australian Derby include top class sire Dundeel, as well as Nom De Jeu, Starcraft, Don Eduardo, and Octagonal who all left Gr1 winners at stud. Since Levendi’s win, both Quick Thinker and Hitotsu have retired to stud, as has the winner from the year prior, Jon Snow.

Champion 2YO in Australia in 2011/12, fivetime Gr1 winner Pierro (Lonhro) retired to stud in 2013 and now has 34 stakes winners including Gr1 winners Levendi, Pierata, Arcadia Queen, Regal Power, Shadow Hero, and Pinot. Pierro’s yearlings in 2023 sold up to $1.75million, highlighting how commercially successful he is. Pierro had his first Gr1 winner as a damsire this season when Jacquinot won the Gr1 Golden Rose and Gr1 CF Orr Stakes.

Levendi’s dam, Lipari (Redoute’s Choice) showed plenty of ability without winning and was placed at three in the Listed Morphettville Guineas. She’s been able to transmit that ability to her foals with her first three foals all being group winners. Her first foal is Gr3 winner Wu Gok (Sebring), Levendi is her second foal, while her third foal is Gr3 winner Marcel From Madrid (Sepoy). Her next two foals include city winner Too Much Lippy (More Than Ready) while her current three year-old has placed this season.

Levendi is from a very strong colonial family with his second dam being Gr1 Australasian Oaks winner Tully Thunder. As well as leaving the stakes placed dam of Levendi, Tully Thunder left the winning dam of stakes winner Duplicity. Levendi’s third dam is Gr2 winner Fleur de Chine and this is the family of recent stakes winner and Gr1 placed Princess Kereru among others.

“Levendi has got an A++ nick where we’ve got the Pierro sireline over a Redoute’s Choice mare… If you’re starting out with a broodmare and you’re trying to upgrade them… it’s a very good thing to start off with a stallion that’s already an A++ on the sireline.” said stud master Brendan McShane from Broadmarsh Stud. “I’m expecting his foals will progress and become two year-olds because Levendi himself had his first start as a two year-old over 1200m and literally bolted in.”

A Derby winner by a Triple Crown winning juvenile and top class sire from an excellent family, Levendi has much to offer breeders in Tasmania and abroad.

Levendi standing at Broadmarsh Stud in 2023. Contact: Alexis on 0407 056 926 or Brendan 0409 211 155

Levendi (outside) winning the Gr1 Australian Derby

QTIS now free for QLD sires

In a massive coup for Queensland breeders and owners, QTIS is now free. And the bonuses are bigger than ever with the addition of QTISx on top of the grassroots QTIS scheme. If your foal is by a Queensland based sire, there is no nomination fee for QTIS and QTISx, and even better, there isn’t even any paperwork. Your foal, born 2022 onwards, is automatically nominated for QTIS and QTISx. What’s better than free? Free with no paperwork!

The Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme offers QTIS bonus prizemoney boosts for two, three and four year-olds across a range of races in Queensland with over $13million on offer. The reward for utilising a Queensland base stallion begins with QTIS being the only bonus scheme in Australia to offer free nomination fees for the scheme and ends in the winner’s circle.

As a scheme for breeders, it is great to see QTIS and QTISx focusing so heavily of fillies, with a higher bonus for fillies on all the QTIS races. A wonderful recent example is Skirt The Law (Better Than Ready-Outlaw Kate, by Exceed and Excel) who was bred by Jeff Kruger at the historical Lyndhurst Stud in Warwick, Queensland. Lyndhurst Stud sold Skirt the Law at the 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale to bloodstock agent John Foote and Queensland trainer Tony Gollan for $170,000. They put together a ladies only syndicate of twenty women to target to lucrative Magic Millions Racing Women bonuses. Skirt the Law won her first start, picking up a $36,750 QTIS bonus to boost the prizemoney, then won her second start with another $20,000 QTIS bonus, before she reached for the stars and took on the best two year-olds in Australia in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. She won, collecting a QTISx bonus as well as the $333,000 Racing Women bonus, and the $1.5million prizemoney for winning the race. And that’s without mentioning the valuable black type.

Black type is what the QTISx bonuses are all about. They apply to all Queensland black type as well as some selected feature races in the state with owners having the option of a cash bonus or doubling the amount to use as a sales voucher. QTIS eligible winners of a Queensland Gr1 race will earn a $50,000 bonus for the owners, or have the option of choosing a $100,000 QTISx sales voucher to be used on any QTIS eligible yearling at any sale, including the headline sales of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale and the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale.

For breeders with mares due to foal this spring, who aren’t in foal to a Queensland stallion, there is the Breed Back option. Send your mare to a Queensland based stallion, and this

The leading two year-old fillies QTIS earners for 2022/23 (as at 31 May 2023) are:

The leading three year-old fillies QTIS earners for 2022/23 (as at 31 May 2023) are:

Better Than Ready-Pointe Dancer, by Noverre

$192,225 Chinny Boom (3f) Spirit of Boom-Imanoremiss, by Made of Gold

Spirit Queen (3f) Spirit of Boom-Rhiannons Girl, by General Nediym

season’s foal is eligible for QTIS as a Breed Back option. You will have to register this nonQueensland based sired foal for the scheme and pay a nomination fee, but the next foal, sired by a Queensland stallion, will be free and automatically signed into QTIS for you.

With Gr1 winning or producing stallions such as Exosphere, Falvelon, Heroic Valour, Invado, Jonker, Jungle Cat, Neorealism, Power, Prince Fawaz, Rothesay, Sidestep, Spirit of Boom, Stronger, The Mission, Top Echelon, Under the Louvre, Wanted, and Worthy Cause

all standing in Queensland, as well as young emerging talents like Dracarys, Encryption, Glenfiddich, Lean Mean Machine, Performer, Sooboog, Sun City, Swear, The Odyssey, and Winning Rupert, there are many options for breeders looking to benefit from the QTIS scheme.

QTIS has been around for years with the benefits for owners being well proven. In a massive coup for breeders and owners, QTIS is now free for the progeny of Queensland stallions.

IT PAYS TO RACE QUEENSLAND...

WITH FREE REGISTRATION INTO THE BREEDERS SCHEME.

The progeny of any stallion standing in Queensland, born in 2022 and beyond, will automatically be registered for the Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme (QTIS), requiring no payment from the breeder or owner to be eligible to win QTIS bonuses.

With over $13M+ in QTIS prize money bonuses across the Queensland racing calendar, including the $2M Jewel Raceday and the $1M QTIS Open on Gold Coast Magic Millions Day, there’s never been a more rewarding time for owners to... Breed Queensland, Buy Queensland, Race Queensland!

Visit racingqueensland.com.au/qtis or visit the Racing Queensland marquee on the sale grounds.

SKIRT THE LAW 2023 MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO WINNER

Dubawi’s International Influence

by Ken McLean

In 1996, on March 20, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was told his mare Colorado Dancer had produced a strong bay colt by Seeking the Gold, a Graded stakes winning son of the mighty Mr Prospector. Named Dubai Millennium, this colt would become his owner’s favourite homebred performer.

An outstanding Group 1 winner, Dubai Millennium won 9 of 10 starts including the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Gr1, Prince of Wales’s Stakes Gr1, Dubai World Cup Gr1, Prix Jacques Le Marois Gr1 and Prix Eugene Adam Gr2. He entered stud at Dalham Hall in 2001with a wonderful line up of mares to be covered, but in April he contracted ‘grass sickness’ and by the end of the month had to be euthanized. It was a tragedy for the Darley Stud team.

From a tiny number of foals in Dubai Millennium’s first and only crop, it’s truly amazing how a son named Dubawi would rise like a phoenix to establish a dynasty of stakes winners in 9 countries. In 2022 he become Leading Sire in Europe and stands at 350,000 Pounds service fee.

Dubawi was born at Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket on February 7, 2002. A bay colt, devoid of any white markings, he was ridden by Frankie Dettori in all but one of his races. At 2 years he was unbeaten with three victories, including the Superlative Stakes Gr3 at Newmarket and the National Stakes Gr3 at the Curragh. At 3, he was favourite for the English 2,000 Guineas Gr1 but could only manage fifth, after which he progressed to win the Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1 defeating Oratorio and finish a gallant third in the English Derby Gr1 to Motivator. In August he returned to win the Prix Jacques Le Marois Gr1 at Deauville and was runner-up in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Dubawi’s father Dubai Millennium was linebred to America’s Horse of the Year Native Dancer via a son Raise A Native and via a daughter Natalma. As well, he was linebred to brilliant miler Tom Fool via a son Buckpasser and a daughter Mrs Peterkin and linebred to champion War Admiral via two daughters.

Dubawi’s dam Zomaradah (DeployJawaher by Dancing Brave) was bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum. She was named Champion 3YO of Italy in 1998 and Champion Older Mare of Italy in 1999. Zomaradah won the Oaks d’Italia Gr1, Premio Lydia Tesio Gr2, E. P. Taylor Stakes Gr2 and Royal Whip Stakes Gr3. A highclass performer, she was runner-up in the Premio Federico Tesio Gr3, Ribblesdale Stakes Gr2 and finished third in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf Gr1. Among her foals was Lancashire Oaks Gr2 winner Emirates Queen. The female line goes back to Sunbittern, an up and coming branch of the Number 9 Family. Sunbittern (Sea Hawk - Pantoufle by Panaslipper) is the grand-dam of High Rise, 5 wins including the English Derby Gr1. Dubawi is a small, symmetrical stallion whose physical type suits a variety of mares. His progeny become more powerful as they develop maturity with age. Although Dubawi is linebred to

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS Dubawi DUBAWI (IRE)

NEW BAY, Chestnut colt, 2012

Northern Dancer via two sons, Shareef Dancer and Lyphard, he received speed from reinforcement of Raise A native (sire of Mr Prospector). This comes via the second dam of Deploy (Shirley Heights-Slightly Dangerous by RobertoWhere You Lead by Raise A Native).

Deploy, the broodmare sire of Dubawi, is bred on classic lines. His sire Shirley Heights and grandsires Mill Reef and Roberto were all winners of the English Derby Gr1. Even though Deploy is linebred to Nearco and Mumtaz Mahal he was unable to stamp his progeny with speed. Deploy won two races and finished runnerup in the Irish Derby Gr1. He was only a moderate success at stud despite the fact he traced in female line to the sensational filly Noblesse, winner of the English Oaks Gr1. Mixing the strain of Danehill with Sadlers Wells and Galileo certainly upgraded racing class, especially at distances of a mile or more.

We know Mr Prospector’s strain is very successful when mixed with the strain of Danehill. Furthermore, Mr. Prospector’s strain nearly always nicks with descendants of Sadler’s Wells. A good example is champion Galileo, by Sadler’s Wells from Urban Sea by Miswaki, son of Mr. Prospector.

SIRE OF SIRES

Dubawi has become a sire of sires. He has many successful sons able to sire Group winners and I predict he is destined to become a champion broodmare sire. Dubawi exceeds as a sire of stakes winning colts. Paradoxically, his sons show a bias towards siring more high-class fillies

than colts. Why is this so? On reflection, Dubawi’s chestnut progeny seem to mature faster than his bay or brown progeny and inherit slightly less stamina. MAKFI, the first son of Dubawi to go to stud won the English 2,000 Guineas Gr1 and Prix Jacques Le Marois Gr1. Born in 2007, Makfi entered stud in England at Tweenhills Stud and stood in France at the Aga’s Haras de Bonneval, 20152016. He shuttled to Westbury Stud in New Zealand for five years before being sold to stand the 2017 season in Japan. Makfi is the sire of Bonneval, twice New Zealand’s Horse of the Year and Champion 3YO Filly. Bonneval’s victories include the New Zealand Oaks Gr1, ATC Australian Oaks Gr1 and Underwood Stakes Gr1. He also sired Sofia Rosa (ATC Australian Oaks Gr1) and promising young sire Make Believe (French 2,000 Guineas Gr1 and Prix de la Foret Gr1)

NIGHT OF THUNDER (2011) by Dubawi from Forest Storm by Galileo, is an attractive chestnut horse, winner of the English 2,000 Guineas Gr1 and Lockinge Stakes Gr1. He was runnerup in the St. James’s Palace Stakes Gr1 and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Gr1. He commenced duties in 2016 at Kildangan Stud and stood two seasons at Dalham Hall before returning to Ireland. He has shuttled to Victoria. After studying his pedigree one would expect his fillies to make an impact as stakes producers. There has always been a successful connection between the strains of Sadlers Wells and Shirley Heights in terms of supplying superior racing class. Night of Thunder shares this combination. Shirley Heights is very much a version of his

DESERT HERO, Chestnut colt, 2020

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS Dubawi SEA THE

The pedigree of New Bay reveals 4 x 4 to Mr Prospector via sons, 5 x 4 to Mill Reef via both sexes plus four sources of Northern Dancer. Further back we see Raise A Native duplicated via both sexes. New Bay commenced stud duty at Ballylinch Stud, Ireland, in 2017 and is siring exciting Group winners. His progeny include Saffron Beach (Sun Chariot Stakes Gr1, Prix Rothchild Gr1, Duke of Cambridge Stakes Gr2), Bay Bridge (Champion Stakes Gr1, Brigadier Gerard Stakes Gr1), as well as New Energy (second Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1) and New Mandate (Royal Lodge Stakes Gr2) The Aga Khan’s homebred colt ZARAK (2013) (Dubawi-Zarkava by Zamindar) is also linebred 4 x 4 to Mr Prospector via sons, with Mill Reef appearing 5 x 5 via sons. It is a family rich in stamina. Zarak’s dam was an undefeated champion performer tracing in direct female line to the famous grey filly Mumtaz Mahal. Zarkava is inbred to the three-quarter brothers The Minstrel and Nijinsky II, both English Derby Gr1 winners.

NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE), Chestnut colt, 2011

Zarak won the Grand Prix de SaintCloud Gr1, Dubai Millennium Stakes Gr3 and was runner-up in the Prix du Jockey Club Gr1 and Prix Ganay Gr1. He stands at Haras de Bonneval having entered stud in 2018.

TOO DARN HOT (2016) the Champion 2YO of Europe, was bred by Watership Down Stud. By Dubawi, he is out of Dar Re Mi by Singspiel and therefore linebred 4 x 5 to Sunbittern via two daughters. Raced by Lord Lloyd-Webber, at 2 he won the Dewhurst Stakes Gr1, Champagne Stakes Gr1 and Solario Stakes Gr3 all over 7 furlongs. At 3, Too Darn Hot won the Sussex Stakes Gr1 and Prix Jean Prat Gr1, was second in the Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1, Dante Stakes Gr2 and finished third at Royal Ascot in the St. James’s Palace Stakes Gr1. Retired in 2020 to stand at Dalham Hall Stud, he shuttles to Darley Kelvinside, Australia and descends from the same family as Darshaan, Champion 3YO in France and influential sire. The female line traces to Marcel Boussac’s famous mare Tourzima.

champion father Mill Reef and the mix of Mill Reef with Sadlers Wells often resulted in the production of Group winners. (The likely key to this mix is the duplication of Kentucky Oaks winner Lalun via her best sons Never Bend and Bold Reason). Among Night of Thunder’s progeny are Kukeracha (Queensland Derby Gr1), Thundering Nights (Pretty Polly Stakes Gr1), Auyantepui (Italian Oaks Gr2), Suesa (King George V Stakes Gr2), Thunderous (Dante Stakes Gr2), Under The Stars (Princess Margaret Stakes Gr3) and Cherry Tortoni (Moonee Valley Vase Gr2).

NEW BAY (2012) is a high-class chestnut racehorse bred by the late Prince Khalid Abdullah. His dam Cinnamon Bay (by Zamindar, son of Gone West) is a chestnut mare who apparently throws back to Gone West’s chestnut dam Secrettame. None of New Bay’s grandparents were chestnut, the coat colour being inherited as a recessive characteristic. New Bay won 5 of 10 starts including the Prix du Jockey Club GR1, Prix Niel GR2 and ran third in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Gr1. He won two Group 2 stakes in Germany over 2,000m.

TIME TEST (2012) is a bay horse by Dubawi out of Passage of Time by Danehill. He won 6 races worth $830,948 including the York Stakes Gr2, Joel stakes Gr2, and Brigadier Gerard Stakes Gr3. His dam, bred by Juddmonte Stud, was the winner of 5 races including the Criterium de Saint-Cloud GR1 and Musidora Stakes Gr3. Time Test stands at the National Stud, Newmarket and shuttles to Little Avondale Stud, New Zealand.

GHAIYYATH (2015) was Horse of the Year in Europe and shuttles for Darley’s Northwood Park, Victoria. He is based at Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket. A tough, genuine stayer with courage, he won 9

of 15 starts and also voted Champion Older Horse. His wins include the Coronation Cup Gr1, Eclipse Stakes Gr1, International Stakes Gr1, Grosser Preis von Baden Gr1 and Prix Harcourt Gr2. By Dubawi, his dam Nightime is by Galileo. Ghaiyyath is linebred to Mr Prospector and Northern Dancer which means America’s Horse of the Year Native Dancer plays a major role in his pedigree pattern.

OTHER MAJOR STAKES WINNERS

Dubawi is also sire of Al Kazeem (Prince of Wales’s Stakes Gr1, Eclipse Stakes Gr1), Postponed (King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Gr1), Monterosso (Dubai World Cup Gr1), Poet’s Voice (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Gr1), Lord North (Prince of Wales’s Stakes Gr1), Tiger Tees (The Galaxy Gr1), Rebel’s Romance (Breeders’ Cup Turf Gr1), Yibir (Breeders’ Cup Turf Gr1), Coroebus (English 2,000 Guineas Gr1), Modern Games (French 2,000 Guineas Gr1, Breeders’ Cup Mile Gr1) and Space Blues (Breeders’ Cup Mile Gr1).

Among the most outstanding fillies

Dubawi sired are Secret Admirer (Epsom Handicap Gr1, Flight Stakes Gr1), Shamal Wind (Oakleigh Plate Gr1), Srikandi (Tattersalls Tiara Gr1, Stradbroke Handicap Gr1), Bateel (Prix Vermeille Gr1), Left Hand (Prix Vermeille Gr1), Coronet (Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud Gr1), Wild Illusion (Prix de l’Opera Gr1), In Italian (Diana Stakes Gr1), Wuheida (Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Gr1) and Kitesurf (Prix Vermeille Gr1).

Godolphin’s Space Blues (Dubawi- Miss Lucifer by Noverre) is linebred 5 x 4 to to Sunbittern and 4 x 4 to Shirley Heights. A fast sprinter-miler, he won 11 of 19 starts including the Prix Maurice de Gheest Gr1, Prix de la Foret Gr1, Breeders’ Cup Mile Gr1, City of York Stakes Gr2 etc and was trained by Charlie Appleby.

A classic winner from Sunbittern’s female line is Virginia Waters (KingmamboLegend Maker by Sadlers Wells-High Spirited by Shirley Heights-Sunbittern). She won the 2005 English 1,000 Guineas GR1 and is linebred to the 3/4 brothers Nureyev and Sadlers Wells.

A KING’S VICTORY

His Majesty King Charles III was delighted with the victory of homebred colt DESERT HERO in Royal Ascot’s King George V Stakes. Trained by William Haggas for H M The Queen when placed third as a juvenile in last year’s Solario Stakes, Desert Hero has now won 3 of 5 starts to date and has a fascinating pedigree pattern. Desert Hero is by European Horse of the Year Sea the Stars (son of Urban Sea) from Desert Breeze by Dubawi from Galatee by Galileo (son of Urban Sea). In past articles I advocated duplicating Urban Sea and her dam Allegretta to aim for stakes runners.

SHAQUILLE, Bay colt, 2020

Recently a 3YO chestnut colt named Star of Wins was Group 1 placed in the valuable King Saudi bin Abdulaziz Cup. The colt is inbred and has a rather unique pedigree pattern. He is by Sea The Stars (Cape Cross-Urban Sea by Miswaki-Allegretta) from Ninas Terz by Tertullian (MiswakiTurbaine by Trempolino-Allegretta).

The standout at Royal Ascot’s June festival was PADDINGTON, an exciting colt by Siyouni from Modern Eagle by Montjeu. The bay colt has won 5 of 6 starts including the Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1, Tetrarch Stakes (Listed) and St. James’s Palace Stakes Gr1. Paddington is linebred to Nureyev 4 x 4 with Sadler’s Wells in the third remove of his pedigree. Sadler’s Wells is of course ¾ brother to Nureyev. Paddington’s grand-dam is linebred to Alydar, Grade 1 winning son of Raise A Native.

SHAQUILLE

Another standout at Royal Ascot was Shaquille, a bay colt by Charm Spirit from Magic by Galileo from Danehurst by Danehill. Apart from being linebred 4 x 3 to Sadler’s Wells, Shaquille is linebred 4 x 4 to Danzig and 5 x 5 x 5 to Mr Prospector. Shaquille’s dam Magic is inbred 3 x 3 to that great broodmare sire Miswaki (Mr Prospector-Hopespringseternal by Buckpasser). From 7 starts Shaquille won 6 including Royal Ascot’s Commonwealth Cup Gr1 (6 furlongs) and Newbury’s Carnarvon Stakes (Listed).

I AM INVINCIBLE

Congratulations to I Am Invincible becoming Australia’s Leading Sire for 2022/23. Standing at Yarraman Park Stud for the Mitchell family, the handsome stallion has demonstrated his ability to upgrade racing class and stamp progeny with sound conformation. With stallion service fees increasing everywhere, small horse breeders needs to search for “value” to find compatible sires to test with their broodmares. Breeding to race has never been as rewarding as it is today. Prize money offered in Australia is constantly increasing to benefit owners, trainers and jockeys but most commercial stallion fees are out of range for the horse breeder with a limited budget. No wonder New Zealand owners look to Australia to grab a slice of the big money offered by race clubs. When times are tough, the tough get going - therefore I should remind readers to consider foal share agreements to be able to use preferred sires for specific broodmares when service fee budgets are limited. There will always be surprises emerging from humble backgrounds. Recall the example of how Australia’s champion sprinter inherited the “lucky genes” to enable him to defeat older sprinters and win “The Everest” as a three year-old. His name is Giga Kick. His pedigree does not immediately shout out Group 1 potential yet he achieved fame, nevertheless.

DESERT HERO, Chestnut colt, 2020

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS Dubawi SEA THE

NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE), Chestnut colt, 2011

The pedigree of New Bay reveals 4 x 4 to Mr Prospector via sons, 5 x 4 to Mill Reef via both sexes plus four sources of Northern Dancer. Further back we see Raise A Native duplicated via both sexes. New Bay commenced stud duty at Ballylinch Stud, Ireland, in 2017 and is siring exciting Group winners. His progeny include Saffron Beach (Sun Chariot Stakes Gr1, Prix Rothchild Gr1, Duke of Cambridge Stakes Gr2), Bay Bridge (Champion Stakes Gr1, Brigadier Gerard Stakes Gr1), as well as New Energy (second Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1) and New Mandate (Royal Lodge Stakes Gr2) The Aga Khan’s homebred colt ZARAK (2013) (Dubawi-Zarkava by Zamindar) is also linebred 4 x 4 to Mr Prospector via sons, with Mill Reef appearing 5 x 5 via sons. It is a family rich in stamina. Zarak’s dam was an undefeated champion performer tracing in direct female line to the famous grey filly Mumtaz Mahal. Zarkava is inbred to the three-quarter brothers The Minstrel and Nijinsky II, both English Derby Gr1 winners.

Zarak won the Grand Prix de SaintCloud Gr1, Dubai Millennium Stakes Gr3 and was runner-up in the Prix du Jockey Club Gr1 and Prix Ganay Gr1. He stands at Haras de Bonneval having entered stud in 2018.

TOO DARN HOT (2016) the Champion 2YO of Europe, was bred by Watership Down Stud. By Dubawi, he is out of Dar Re Mi by Singspiel and therefore linebred 4 x 5 to Sunbittern via two daughters. Raced by Lord Lloyd-Webber, at 2 he won the Dewhurst Stakes Gr1, Champagne Stakes Gr1 and Solario Stakes Gr3 all over 7 furlongs. At 3, Too Darn Hot won the Sussex Stakes Gr1 and Prix Jean Prat Gr1, was second in the Irish 2,000 Guineas Gr1, Dante Stakes Gr2 and finished third at Royal Ascot in the St. James’s Palace Stakes Gr1. Retired in 2020 to stand at Dalham Hall Stud, he shuttles to Darley Kelvinside, Australia and descends from the same family as Darshaan, Champion 3YO in France and influential sire. The female line traces to Marcel Boussac’s famous mare Tourzima.

champion father Mill Reef and the mix of Mill Reef with Sadlers Wells often resulted in the production of Group winners. (The likely key to this mix is the duplication of Kentucky Oaks winner Lalun via her best sons Never Bend and Bold Reason). Among Night of Thunder’s progeny are Kukeracha (Queensland Derby Gr1), Thundering Nights (Pretty Polly Stakes Gr1), Auyantepui (Italian Oaks Gr2), Suesa (King George V Stakes Gr2), Thunderous (Dante Stakes Gr2), Under The Stars (Princess Margaret Stakes Gr3) and Cherry Tortoni (Moonee Valley Vase Gr2).

NEW BAY (2012) is a high-class chestnut racehorse bred by the late Prince Khalid Abdullah. His dam Cinnamon Bay (by Zamindar, son of Gone West) is a chestnut mare who apparently throws back to Gone West’s chestnut dam Secrettame. None of New Bay’s grandparents were chestnut, the coat colour being inherited as a recessive characteristic. New Bay won 5 of 10 starts including the Prix du Jockey Club GR1, Prix Niel GR2 and ran third in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Gr1. He won two Group 2 stakes in Germany over 2,000m.

TIME TEST (2012) is a bay horse by Dubawi out of Passage of Time by Danehill. He won 6 races worth $830,948 including the York Stakes Gr2, Joel stakes Gr2, and Brigadier Gerard Stakes Gr3. His dam, bred by Juddmonte Stud, was the winner of 5 races including the Criterium de Saint-Cloud GR1 and Musidora Stakes Gr3. Time Test stands at the National Stud, Newmarket and shuttles to Little Avondale Stud, New Zealand.

GHAIYYATH (2015) was Horse of the Year in Europe and shuttles for Darley’s Northwood Park, Victoria. He is based at Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket. A tough, genuine stayer with courage, he won 9

Quick thinking leads to success at Motree Thoroughbreds

by Renée Geelen

The enthusiasm at Motree Thoroughbreds is infectious, and their stallion line up now includes three Gr1 winners with the arrival of dual Gr1 winner Yulong Prince this season. “It’s been quite a journey over the last fifteen years,” said Mandy Gunn whose first horse was a 50% share in White Yard (Partners ChoiceScottish Lass, by Devon Flyer) who cost Gunn and her sister only $7,000. She won a Magic Millions race and they spent the $5,000 bonus voucher on a black filly named Morell (West Quest-Waminda, by Fearless Pride). “Morell is Gaelic for black and she’s a black filly. She won once and has been a super broodmare for us. Mandela Effect (Turffontein) is a Listed winner who has earned over $700,000, while her third foal Galenus (Magnus) has won nearly $300,000.”

It was Gunn’s third racehorse that really hooked her on thoroughbred racing. In 2009, Gunn spent $2,100 to buy a yearling who she named Banca Mo (Tough Speed-I Gotcha Babe, by Mukddaam). “He’s what really corrupted me. He won a bunch of cups and $820,000. He took me all over the place and gave me amazing memories.” Banca Mo won twelve races including the Listed Mornington Cup, Listed Warrnambool Cup, the Pakenham Cup, and placed in the Gr3 Hobart Cup and Gr3 Launceston Cup and Listed Ipswich Cup.

“It was then that I decided to try and breed another horse like Banca Mo, and even named the farm in his honour. I started out with three broodmares, and Chris at Blue Gum Farm told me not to get more than twelve mares. Now I have around fifty broodmares on the property, so that advice wasn’t listened to!”

The first foals for Gr1 Australian Derby winner Quick Thinker are eagerly awaited this spring at Motree Thoroughbreds. Quick Thinker showed his racing ability early, winning the Listed Champagne Stakes at Ellerslie for two year-olds at only his second start, and was sent to Australia for his three year-old campaign. He opened his account with a win in the Gr3 Ming Dynasty Handicap over 1400m, then ran third to future Gr1 winner Shadow Hero in the Gr3 Gloaming Stakes. Back in the autumn, Quick Thinker won the Gr2 Tulloch Stakes and the big one, the Gr1 Australian Derby. As an older horse, he added the Gr2 Chairman’s Handicap, making him a stakes winner from 1400m to 2600m. Quick Thinker’s sire So You Think was a brilliant racehorse and has followed it up as a sire with 53 stakes winners including eleven Gr1 winners. His sire sons are only young and Quick Thinker is one of the first handful to retire to stud. Quick Thinker’s dam Acouplamas was a stakes placed winner and she’s also left Gr3 winner Seasons (Sebring) and group placed winner The August (I Am Invincible). This is the family of Gr1 winner and quality sire Blackfriars (Danehill) with the family continuing to produce stakes class horses such as this season’s Listed winner Bengal Boy.

“I was never ever having a stallion here at Motree and then I saw Quick Thinker for sale at an Inglis Digital Sale. I just love staying horses, and OTI Racing helped me out with the purchase. Just after that, I was out mustering sheep and Phil Campbell rang and said, ‘I see you’ve bought a stallions and you said you’d never have one, so how about two?’ I laughed, but then he offered me Turffontein who is Mandela Effect’s sire. Both Quick Thinker and Turffontein are good natured, easy to deal with stallions and I have Sean O’Donovan as stallion manager now.”

Dual Gr1 winner Yulong Prince moves to Motree Thoroughbreds for this season. The handsome son of Champion South African Sire Gimmethegreenlight (More Than Ready) covered 84 mares in his first season, who are rising yearlings. Yulong Prince won three of his first four starts, improving at three to run second in both the Gr1 South African Classic and Gr1 South African Derby before winning the Gr1 Daily News 2000 Stakes. He travelled to Dubai on his way to Australia, where he won the Listed Furphy Stakes before ending his career with a win in the Gr1 Cantala Stakes with Cascadian in second, and several other Gr1 winners in the beaten brigade. From a strong European family, Yulong Prince carries damsires Diktat, Shirley Heights, and Crepello, with group horses like Endorsement, Mores Wells, Milly Moss and others in his female pedigree.

“I bought a couple of mares in foal to Yulong Prince, then rang Yulong Farm to tell them how good the colts were that we ended up with. They offered Yulong Prince for lease, and Sean said, ‘Absolutely not. No more stallions.’ But we went to inspect him, leaving it to Sean to make the call. He loved him when he met him, saying he’s a real athletic horse with a huge overstep.”

Proven sire Turffontein has seven stakes winners. He was a winner at two, a group winner at three, and won both the Gr1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Gr1 William Reid Stakes at five. His winners average more than three wins each, so breeders looking for a value sire who can leave a tough horse that wins multiple times, Turffontein is worth a look.

“It’s been a great journey over the last fifteen years, I have met some great people and been to some fascinating places. I have these stallions as they are good enough to upgrade my own mares, so it’s commercially sensible for me. With the number of mares on the farm it makes sense to have Gr1 horses right here.”

Motree Thoroughbreds 2023 Roster

Quick Thinker (AUS) (So You ThinkAcouplamas, by Al Maher) $5,500

Turffontein (AUS) (Johannesburg-Spirit of Grace, by Dr Grace) $4,400

Yulong Prince (SAF) (GimmethegreenlightCongestion Charge, by Diktat) $5,500

Gr1 winner Quick Thinker with Sean O’Donovan

THREE GR1 winning stallions from the world’s leading sirelines

Multiple Gr1 winner of over $1.4 million, 2yo winner over 1200m. Defeated 7 Gr1 winners including Cascadian in the Gr1 Cantala Stakes.

Yulong Prince is by champion sire

Gimmethegreenlight whose sire the great More Than Ready has left two Golden Slipper winners and two Magic Millions 2yo winners.

From the More Than Ready line

YULONG PRINCE

From the Storm Cat line

TURFFONTEIN

Multiple Gr1 winner of over $1.27 million, 2yo winner, a crack Australian performer at elite levels. Proven multiple Group producing sire of millionaires Fontein Ruby $1.05m, Widgee Turf $1.26m, Fontiton, Lyuba etc, winners of over $21million. Sire of over 61% winners to runners.

QUICK THINKER

Gr1 ATC Derby winner, 2yo winner, multiple group winner from 1400m to 2600m.

Stunning individual by Australia’s leading classic sire So You Think from the family of outstanding stallion Blackfriars.

(Gimmethegreenlight – Congestion Charge by Diktat)

(Johannesburg – Spirit Of Grace by Dr Grace)

(So You Think – Acouplamas by Al Maher)

Exciting times at Newhaven

by Andrew Reichard

It’s been a busy year in several areas for the Kelly family’s Newhaven Park at Booroowa in NSW.

Studmaster John Kelly commented “our family has had a long involvement in racing and breeding in many areas of our great sport. Apart from standing commercial sires and selling at the leading sales, we enjoy being owners in both city and country venues and have become involved as the sponsor of the Newhaven Park Country Championships which has received a massive prizemoney boost that will see the final at Randwick next Easter worth $1million, double the already impressive current figure”. The Country Championship is run in various centres around the state with the first two home, plus a couple of wild card winners making the final at Randwick. Speaking from personal experience as a part owner of Sir Ravanelli who won the Tuncurry heat, the richest race ever run at that venue for trainer Terry Evans and a syndicate of mainly locals, I can vouch for the buzz this concept created in the local district. There was a huge turnout of locals and visitors for the big race, with John Kelly’s daughter Claire on hand to present the trophy. We didn’t win the final, but the $76k plus first prize was the biggest result ever for many of our ownership group. The whole concept is a wonderful asset for country racing in NSW.

Apart from a very successful sales season Newhaven also made headlines with the purchase of the superbly bred multiple Gr1 winner Mo’Unga, one of the nation’s finest racehorses. Mo’Unga by Savabeel has already won over $3.8 million and will have another preparation aimed at the Cox Plate in which he finished 4th last year, before retiring to stand at Newhaven where he will be given every opportunity to embellish the record of former greats such as Wilkes, Luskin Star, Marauding and Zeditave. His form before a spell was arguably some of his best ever without a lot of luck, so the sky is the limit for this exciting galloper. He has a wonderful

pedigree, being by multiple champion sire Savabeel out of a mare by great broodmare sire O’Reilly, with next dams by Centaine and Imposing. A notable highlight of his pedigree is inbreeding to the champion racehorses and sires, the full brothers Noholme and Todman.

The current resident sires leading the resurgence of Newhaven Park as a stallion operation are Xtravagant and Cool Aza Beel, both in the early stages of their careers.

Xtravagant by Pentire is an underrated stallion who has produced 5% stakes winners to runners from relatively limited support at his initial very modest fee. His fine results with five stakes winners from his first hundred runners including the emerging classic filly Arts, Gr2 winner Lavish Girl and Inglis Millennium winner Xtravagant Star saw him attract by far his biggest and best book of 141 mares at his deservedly higher fee in 2022, so the best is undoubtedly to come from his runners in the coming seasons.

Cool Aza Beel by Savabeel is a Gr1 winning 2yo, winner of the Karaka 2yo Million and arguably the fastest juvenile from his immediate sireline. He hails from the brilliant “Tennessee” family and is notably free of Danehill blood. These credentials mark him as a great stallion prospect and he has attracted strong books of over 110 mares in each of his first two seasons.

The Kelly family have been breeding thoroughbreds for four generations at Newhaven and John Kelly is continuing the tradition with his involvement in many facets of the industry. Apart from his farm role John is also a director of Aushorse and as with the sponsorship of the Country Championship is looking to put his time and energy back into the industry he loves.

The next chapter in the Newhaven Park story will be an exciting one. BB

Cool Aza Beel by Savabeel is a Gr1 winning Champion 2yo standing at Newhaven Park.

The best Australasian

ingredients combined.

From an Australian speed family, out of a Testa Rossa mare, out of a Red Ransom mare, out of a Bletchingly mare.

By Savabeel, the best New Zealand based sire of the modern era. 7-time Champion NZ Sire of 27 Group 1 winners.

COOL AZA BEEL

$16,500 incl GST

“He’s a very good-looking horse, very much in the mould of an Australian 2-yearold, but with that Savabeel in him. That makes him a great chance to make it as a stallion.”

- John Kelly

SIRE LISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND Season 2023

This listing of the leading sires of Great Britain & Ireland by earnings includes stakes performance (shown in brackets), and percentages are given for winners to runners, stakeswinners to runners and total stakeshorses (winners and placegetters) to runners. The top earner for each horse is shown with its particular individual earnings. Information in this section is for the season from 1/1/23 to 9/7/23 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes.

Leading Sires of Great Britain & Ireland

Leading Broodmare Sires of Great Britain & Ireland

Leading 2YO Sires of Great Britain & Ireland

Frankel shows the way

With Royal Ascot in the books and all the major European Guineas, Derbies and Oaks done and dusted, it is an opportune time to review how the European season looks from a breeding perspective.

by John Boyce

After landing his first Britain and Ireland sires’ championship just two years ago, it looks very much like Frankel will return to the top this year after Dubawi deservedly lifted last year’s title. Presently, he is well clear of his rivals after a Royal Ascot bonanza of three brand new Gr1 winners, all three of whom look set to add to their sire’s

money satchel as the season progresses. In the process, two of his three new Gr1 winners, Mostahdaf and Courage Mon Ami, earned new career high Timeform ratings of 129 and 128 respectively. That means that the impressive Gr1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes winner Mostahdaf sits behind only Cracksman (136) and Adayar (131) on his sire’s list of leading runners,

while the lightly raced and still undefeated Gr1 Gold Cup hero Courage Mon Ami is now among his sire’s top five runners, rated alongside the Irish Derby and St Leger winner Hurricane Lane. After his Royal Ascot flourish, Frankel is now on a strike rate of 17.1% Stakes winners from runners, the best by an active sire anywhere in the world and just

Frankel

Leading Sires of Europe

SIRE LISTS OF EUROPE Season 2023

Leading Broodmare Sires of Europe

Leading 2YO Sires of Europe

This listing of the leading sires of Europe by earnings includes stakes performance (shown in brackets), and percentages are given for winners to runners, stakeswinners to runners and total stakeshorses (winners and placegetters) to runners. The top earner for each horse is shown with its particular individual earnings. Information in this section is for the season from 1/1/23 to 9/7/23 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes. • Denotes 1st season sire

PEDIGREE ANALYSIS European Season

ahead of his Newmarket rival Dubawi. Though they may be rivals in one sense, Frankel and Dubawi in partnership as sire and broodmare sire are turning out to be a potent force. Both Mostahdaf and the Prince of Wales’s third home and former Derby and King George winner Adayar are excellent examples of a cross that will have plenty of future opportunities. Right now, there are eight Stakes winners (25%) and five Group winners (16%), also featuring Gr1 winner Homeless Songs, from just 32 runners with the cross, so who can argue with percentages like that?

Frankel is currently well clear of his rivals by number of Stakes winners, but the battle for second is a whole lot tighter between Dubawi and Kingman. Darley’s Dubawi has 11 so far, but his fortunes tend to be tied to how Godolphin is performing and that operation when through Royal Ascot without a winner. Moreover, Dubawi’s current three-yearold crop features only four Stakes winners so far this year, the best being a pair of Gr3-winning fillies in Never Ending Story and Ottery.

Kingman meanwhile sired Gr3 Jersey Stakes winner Age Of Kings at Royal Ascot. He is enjoying a flourish this year and it was expected as his current set of three-year-olds are from his best book of mares, conceived after his debut juveniles showed up so well. Breeders have been keeping an eye on Kingman since this time last year and it has to be conceded that the son of Invincible Spirit has come up with plenty of classy winners from this well-endowed crop, headed by the ill-fated Commissioning, the Gr1 Fillies’ Mile heroine who suffered a career-ending injury before she had an opportunity to show us how good she was this year. He also lost another of his potential stars, the Dewhurst third Nostrum, to an earlyseason setback. Nevertheless, Kingman has already posted 12 Stakes winners from his 2020 crop and it’s very likely that this will eventually be his most successful one, eclipsing the 18 Stakes winners from his first and 17 from his second. Like all expensive stallions, the challenge for Kingman is to find another as good as Palace Pier from among this crop. It was a fine achievement to have Age Of Kings win at the Royal meeting and have two daughters, Remarquee and Sounds of Heaven finish second and third to Tahiyra in the Gr1 Coronation Stakes at Ascot.

His impressive credentials were enhanced even further with King Colorado’s win in the Gr1 BRC JJ Atkins 1600m which saw

STAKES WINNERS 2023

LEADING SIRES OF EUROPEAN 2YO WINNERS 2023

him join Juddmonte barnmate Frankel as the only two non-shuttle northern hemisphere sires to leave a Gr1 winning 2YO in Australia.

Among the sires of Royal Ascot twoyear-olds, Wootton Bassett stands out, not only for Gr2 Coventry winner River Tiber, currently Europe’s top-rated two-year-old, but for the fact that only No Nay Never among European stallions has sired as many as his three juvenile Stakes winners this year and he’s done it from only 14 runners, nine of which are already winners. They also feature Gr2 Coventry third Bucanero Fuerte who subsequently led a one-two home

for Wootton Bassett in the Gr2 Railway Stakes at the Curragh on Irish Derby day. First-season sires didn’t have a huge impact at the Royal meeting, but one that did is Blue Point who currently sets the pace alongside Soldier’s Call among this group with 15 winners apiece. Blue Point’s son Big Evs was an impressive three-length winner of Listed Windsor Castle Stakes and his reward from Timeform is a rating of 105p which has him among the top-ten two-year-olds in Europe this season. BB

SIRE NICKS REPORT for DUNDEEL and SPIRIT OF BOOM

SIRE NICK REPORT for DUNDEEL (NZ) 2009 Bay Stallion, by High Chaparral (Sadler's Wells) - Stareel, by Zabeel Performance of his progeny summarised by their Maternal Grandsire • Crosses highlighted in red have a higher than average SW/Rnr percentage

Dundeel is the sire of 24 SW to date with two being out of mares by Jeune (Grey Sovereign line) , two out of mares by Cape Cross (Green Desert/Danzig line) and the balance spread around several leading commercial broodmare sirelines, particularly the Danehill/Danzig line. He has 100% and 50% strike rates with mares by several leading broodmare sires and although these are often the outcomes from just one or two runners they are promising trails to follow. A good sire crossed

with a good broodmare sire, resulting in a SW, way to go. Interestingly Dundeel doesn’t mind returns of his own Sadler’s Wells sireline What this report doesn’t show is Dundeel’s impressive rate of elite horse production. His seven individual Gr1 winners represent 29.16% of his SW, where the commercial average is 12.5% and anything over 15% is outstanding. And that’s not taking into account the Gr1 class filly Hope In Your Heart.

Three of his Gr1 winners are out of Danehill/Danzig line mares, Sadler’s Wells and Dubawi also feature.

Dundeel is by a son of Sadler’s Wells out of a Zabeel mare so his SW production at this relatively early stage is impressive and the development of his nicking stats will be worth watching closely.

ANALYSIS, by Andrew Reichard

SIRE NICK REPORT for SPIRIT OF BOOM (AUS) 2007 Bay Stallion, by Sequalo (Rustic Amber) - Temple Spirit, by Special Dane Performance of his progeny summarised by their Sire • Crosses highlighted in red have a higher than average SW/Rnr percentage

Spirit Of Boom is the sire of 21 SW to date with his biggest and best crops on the way through. He has two SW each and very high percentages out of mares by the leading broodmare sires Encosta De Lago and Exceed And Excel and the underrated Conatus a son of Danehill. Although the data sets are small, his strike rates with Danehill line mares specifically and Northern Dancer line mares generally are among his best.

Spirit Of Boom’s Gr1 winning son Jonker is out of a mare by Danehill’s son Kempinsky, while his crack Gr2 sprinter (possible Gr1 winner in waiting) Prince Of Boom has returns of both Danehill and Semipalatinsk being inbred 4 x 4 to both those stallions.

This leads to two further points of interest regarding Spirit Of Boom.

Firstly he has an outstanding strike rate of 10% SW/R with returns of

Maternal Grandsire Nmd Rnrs Wnrs Wins G1 GW

the former Eureka stallion Semipalatinsk. Secondly his 4.36% SW/R with a return of Danehill in the mare is marginally above his overall SW/R rate of 4.27% making him one of the rare stallions out of a Danehill line mare who thrives with a return of Danehill ANALYSIS, by Andrew

Reichard

Maternal Grandsire Nmd Rnrs Wnrs Wins G1 GW SW SP SW/Rnr Earnings Best Earnings

Dissident

Horse of the Year & 5 x Group 1 winner by SEBRING; sire of 230+ winners inc:-

l YES BABY YES (GW & $416,088)

l BIGBOYROY (GW & $751,190)

l DISS IS DRAMATIC (GW & NZ$126,820)

l PANCHO (SW & $785,475)

l REBEL RAMA (SW & $552,525)

l RESOLUTE (SW Perak TC Charity Cup)

Sire of 87 individual winners of over $5 million in season 2022/23 alone.

FEE: $5500 (inc GST)

Sizzling

Group 1 winning 2YO by SNITZEL; sire of 180+ winners inc:-

l SECRET BLAZE (GW & $778,925)

l Sizzle Minizzle ($500,000 Newhaven Park Country Championships Final)

Plus stakes-placegetters Blazing Miss ($463,310), Sizzleme ($182,330), Sizzlefly ($231,000), Burning Power ($142,250), Hot Relation ($134,730) etc.

Sire of 50-plus individual winners each of the past four racing seasons.

Fee: $5500 (inc GST)

Contact AMANDA ELLIOTT 0439 925 403 I Tumbarumba Rd, Wagga Wagga 2650. riverdene2@hotmail.com I www.riverdene.com.au

RACING KINDERGARTEN Maiden 2YO winners

Every month The Racing Kindergarten presents each new 2YO winner since the previous issue from racing conducted in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia and South Africa. All 2YOs bred in Australia and New Zealand are included. This overcomes the anomaly created when progeny of Australian based sires are foaled in New Zealand (while the mare is visiting, or if she is permanently transferred) and are thus not regarded as Australian bred.

Information is supplied by ARION PEDIGREES P.O. Box 941,Cambridge 3450, New Zealand Ph: +64 (0)7 827 7730 Website: www.arion.co.nz

How to read this section

THE Racing Kindergarten lists all 2YO winners this season under their sires with a lot of other useful information. An explanation of the format is as follows:

Ordinary winners are shown in light face type and stakes winners are indicated with an asterisk and bold type. The list is in alphabetical order by SIRE of the winner (not by the winners themselves) and is cumulative from the start of the current season.

Value of prizemoney to the winner of the race is shown. If the figure 1 appears in brackets [1] it indicates that this is the sire’s 1st individual 2YO winner this season. Other winners by that sire may be in the current issue or they will have appeared in a previous issue of the magazine. For example if the number [6] appears it indicates that there have been 5 previous 2YO winners by the sire this season. If they are not in this issue, then they appear in a previous issue.

An example is:

*SANZIRO, B c 2001, Danzero-Will Fly, by Will Dancer (FR). [1], 08-Nov-2003: VRC, (Flemington), $99,000.

*SANZIRO (Name of winner, asterisk and bold face type, indicates it won a stakes race), B (colour) c (sex) 2001 (year of foaling), Danzero (sire of the winner - these are in alphabetical order)-Will Fly (name of dam), by Will Dancer (sire of dam) (bred in FR) [Note: no country suffix after sire, dam or broodmare sire indicates bred in Australia]. [1] (this is the first individual 2YO winner by the sire this season, 08-Nov-2003 (date the horse won): VRC, (Flemington) (club and track where city meeting conducted), [Note: for provincial and overseas races the track and state or country are shown] $99,000 (prizemoney collected for this single victory).

SPRING EAGLE, B. or Br. g. 2020, Alpine Eagle – Garland, by I Am Invincible. [1], 24-May-2023: Sale (VIC), $20,625

DONEGAL, B. f. 2020, American Pharoah (USA) – Jolie’s Shinju (JPN), by Jolie’s Halo (USA). [4], 12-Jun-2023: Mornington (VIC), $33,000

ZENMASTER, B. g. 2020, American Pharoah (USA) – Zenalicious, by Choisir. [5], 21-Jun-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $25,400

*SALTCOATS (NZ), Br. g. 2020, Ardrossan (AUS) – Savanite, by Savabeel (AUS). [4], 27-May-2023: Pukekohe (NZ), NZ$46,000

FREE BEER, B. or Br. c. 2020, Astern – Wyuna, by Tough Speed (USA). [3], 24-Jun-2023: Morphettville (SA), $21,625

QUIRKY HABITS (NZ), B. g. 2020, Belardo (IRE) – Eastern Eclipse, by Keeper (AUS). [3], 21-Jun-2023: Pukekohe (NZ), NZ$11,500

FEMME FATALE, B. or Br. f. 2020, Better Than Ready – Chaste, by Lonhro. [15], 28-May-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $32,550

EPIC PROPORTIONS, Br. c. 2020, Better Than Ready – Commanding

Epic, by Commands. [16], 07-Jun-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $25,400

ELDERBERRY, Br. f. 2020, Bolt d’Oro (USA) – Essence of Terror, by Reward for Effort. [4], 15-Jun-2023: Moe (VIC), $29,025

KALASEC, Ch. g. 2020, Brave Smash (JPN) – Occitan, by Street Cry (IRE). [9], 27-May-2023: Murray Bridge (SA), $40,825

POWER OF THE BRAVE, Ch. g. 2020, Brave Smash (JPN) – More for Me, by More Than Ready (USA). [10], 19-Jun-2023: Newcastle (NSW), $19,575

KIRIBATI, Ch. c. 2020, Capitalist – Hidden Attraction, by Hidden Dragon [13], 05-Jun-2023: Bathurst (NSW), $19,575

KA YING VICTORY (NZ), B. g. 2020, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Rockadubai (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS). [3], 18-Jun-2023: Sha Tin, HK$501,600

PIASTRI, B. c. 2020, Choisir – Costa Viva, by Encosta de Lago. [2], 27-Jun-2023: Ballarat (VIC), $14,850

LADY SOAMES, B. or Br. f. 2020, Churchill (IRE) – Lady Iveagh, by More Than Ready (USA). [2], 27-Jun-2023: Krambach (NSW), $13,950

ORION THE HUNTER, Ch. c. 2020, Deep Field – I Am a Star (NZ), by I Am Invincible. [4], 22-Jun-2023: Sale (VIC), $20,625

LINE ‘EM UP LOUI, B. g. 2020, Dissident – Miss Delima, by Swiss Ace [3], 09-Jun-2023: Swan Hill (VIC), $77,150

HARCH ROAD, B. g. 2020, Dracarys – Janssen, by Raheeb. [2], 02-Jun-2023: Rockhampton (QLD), $21,300

TANNHAUSER, B. or Br. c. 2020, Dundeel (NZ) – Luqyaa, by Exceed and Excel. [11], 27-May-2023: Randwick (NSW), $98,750

MIRACLE OF LOVE, B. f. 2020, Dundeel (NZ) – Miss Finland, by Redoute’s Choice. [12], 31-May-2023: Doomben (QLD), $22,000

KONASANA, B. f. 2020, Dundeel (NZ) – Posing (USA), by Medicean (GB). [13], 14-Jun-2023: Kensington (NSW), $36,650

WHISKEY LIES (NZ), B. c. 2020, Embellish – Champagne Katie, by Darci Brahma. [3], 10-Jun-2023: Ruakaka (NZ), NZ$17,250

DECRYPTING GOLD, B. g. 2020, Encryption – Aurous, by I Am Invincible. [4], 30-May-2023: Townsville (QLD), $21,300

SHAKO, B. c. 2020, Epaulette – Gloriette, by Lonhro. [1], 24-Jun-2023: Newcastle (NSW), $19,700

MOVE ON (NZ), B. f. 2020, Ghibellines (AUS) – Turn the Page, by Danzighill (AUS). [1], 24-Jun-2023: Riccarton (NZ), NZ$17,250

ANCIENT GUIDANCE, B. g. 2020, God Has Spoken – Indala, by Galileo (IRE). [1], 21-Jun-2023: Belmont (WA), $17,810

BLAZING HARRY, B. or Br. g. 2020, Harry Angel (IRE) – Bright Abyss (USA), by Royal Academy (USA). [6], 04-Jun-2023: Geelong (VIC), $20,625

CHEROKEE DANCER, B. f. 2020, Harry Angel (IRE) – Bint Cherokee (NZ), by O’Reilly (NZ). [7], 07-Jun-2023: Devonport (TAS), $15,625

HIGHBORN HARRY, Br. g. 2020, Harry Angel (IRE) – Faith in My, by Savabeel. [8], 27-Jun-2023: Kembla Grange (NSW), $19,700

DEVILS DELIGHT, B. g. 2020, Hellbent – Ammirata, by Nadeem. [7], 25-May-2023: Pakenham (VIC), $22,000

HELLFIRE EXPRESS, B. g. 2020, Hellbent – Dancing Express, by Oratorio [8], 26-May-2023: Goulburn (VIC), $19,575

DETERMINED MINK, B. f. 2020, Hellbent – Beaver Rocks, by Fastnet Rock. [9], 10-Jun-2023: Newcastle (NSW), $26,625

ZOUKERETTE, B. f. 2020, I Am Invincible – Walk With Attitude, by Hussonet (USA). [11], 24-May-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $36,650 PIERCING ARROW, B. c. 2020, I Am Invincible – Silently, by Anabaa (USA). [12], 31-May-2023: Warwick Farm (NSW), $36,650 SOUNDS OF HEAVEN, B. f. 2020, I Am Invincible – Villa Carlotta, by Street Cry (IRE). [13], 03-Jun-2023: Newcastle (NSW), $25,325 COMMEMORATIVE, B. f. 2020, I Am Invincible – Memorial, by Street Cry (IRE). [14], 07-Jun-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $36,650 MISTY LEGEND, B. or Br. c. 2020, I Am Invincible – Into the Mist, by Redoute’s Choice. [15], 10-Jun-2023: Newcastle (NSW), $25,325 ESTRIELLA, B. f. 2020, I Am Invincible – Madrigals, by Lonhro. [16], 22-Jun-2023: Gosford (NSW), $19,700 WALK LIKE AN ANGEL, B. f. 2020, Impending – Angel of Hope, by Choisir. [2], 10-Jun-2023: Morphettville (SA), $43,050 PENDANTE, B. f. 2020, Impending – Pepiniere (IRE), by Sadler’s Wells (USA). [3], 18-Jun-2023: Bendigo (VIC), $43,025 KITRI, B. f. 2020, Invader – Tutu, by Wanted. [1], 10-Jun-2023: Toowoomba (QLD), $13,700

TIGER TOWN, B. g. 2020, Jungle Cat (IRE) – Gentle Spirit, by Break the Vault. [2], 06-Jun-2023: Krambach (NSW), $13,950

CLAVADATSCH, B. f. 2020, Justify (USA) – Art Collection, by Fastnet Rock. [6], 26-May-2023: Cranbourne (VIC), $22,000

SENTIMENTAL FLAME, B. f. 2020, Kermadec (NZ) – Sentimental Star, by More Than Ready (USA). [2], 07-Jun-2023: Gawler (SA), $10,825

PLENITUDE, Ch. g. 2020, Kermadec (NZ) – Top Magic, by Magic Albert. [3], 09-Jun-2023: Dubbo (NSW), $19,700

KING COLORADO, B. c. 2020, Kingman (GB) – More Aspen (USA), by More Than Ready (USA). [2], 23-May-2023: Kembla Grange (NSW), $19,700

MISHANI MYSTIQUE, B. f. 2020, Kobayashi – Real Mystique, by Real Saga. [5], 04-Jun-2023: Kilcoy (QLD), $27,950

KIREINA MARUBRAH, B. f. 2020, Magnus – Bikini Dancer (NZ), by Bernardini (USA). [1], 07-Jun-2023: Devonport (TAS), $15,625

PERENNIAL, B. g. 2020, Mikki Isle (JPN) – Rose Campion, by Starcraft (NZ). [2], 04-Jun-2023: Muswellbrook (NSW), $20,825

PEACE TREATY, B. f. 2020, National Defense (GB) – Relaunch, by Statue of Liberty (USA). [1], 28-May-2023: Ballarat (VIC), $43,025

SILO, B. c. 2020, National Defense (GB) – Choice Words, by Choisir. [2], 03-Jun-2023: Kranji, S$40,162

DREAMERS NEVER DIE, Ch. g. 2020, Nicconi – White Mouse, by French Deputy (USA). [5], 24-May-2023: Belmont (WA), $12,330 ACIERTO, B. c. 2020, Not a Single Doubt – Allariza (IRE), by Linamix (FR). [3], 31-May-2023: Mornington (VIC), $30,250 UNDER AND OVER, B. f. 2020, Overshare – Western Gem, by Charge Forward. [2], 19-Jun-2023: Ballarat (VIC), $23,250 MISHANI STAR, B. f. 2020, Performer – Mishani Nefertiti, by Nothing to Lose (USA). [4], 17-Jun-2023: Rockhampton (QLD), $23,750 POIFECT, B. f. 2020, Pierro – Without Exception, by Flying Spur. [4], 16-Jun-2023: Geelong (VIC), $20,625 ROPE THEM IN, Br. g. 2020, Playing God – Lead Rope, by Real Jester. [2], 03-Jun-2023: Belmont (WA), $84,540 PRIDE OF SULLIVAN, B. or Br. f. 2020, Pride of Dubai – Sullivan Bay, by Nicconi. [4], 10-Jun-2023: Swan Hill (VIC), $23,250 ORGULLO, B. f. 2020, Pride of Dubai – World of Gold (IRE), by High Chaparral (IRE). [5], 14-Jun-2023: Cambridge (NZ), NZ$7,840 TROPICAL SQUALL, Blk. or Br f. 2020, Prized Icon – Squalls, by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA). [1], 21-Jun-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $25,400 COEUR VOLANTE (NZ), Br. f. 2020, Proisir (AUS) – Shanina (AUS), by Testa Rossa (AUS). [1], 14-Jun-2023: Sandown (VIC), $30,250 REWARDING BELLE, B. f. 2020, Reward for Effort – Bel Price, by Bel Esprit. [1], 18-Jun-2023: Coonamble (NSW), $15,000 WIGGUM, Ch. g. 2020, Rich Enuff – Erin’s Element, by Shaft. [5], 22-May-2023: Ballarat (VIC), $23,250 VONCOSTENUFF, B. or Br. g. 2020, Rich Enuff – Von Richter, by Von Costa de Hero. [6], 17-Jun-2023: Toowoomba (QLD), $12,500 MISHANI AMBITIOUS, B. f. 2020, Rothesay – Sheza Falvelon, by Falvelon. [2], 18-Jun-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $32,550 HE’S FOR THE GIRLS, B. g. 2020, Rothesay – Altamira, by Lope de Vega (IRE). [3], 21-Jun-2023: Doomben (QLD), $22,000

OUTBACK MISS, B. or Br. f. 2020, Rubick – Outback Saga, by Real Saga [5], 03-Jun-2023: Bendigo (VIC), $23,250

IT’S A LOCK IN, Br. f. 2020, Russian Revolution – Key Bar Nights, by Anabaa (USA). [15], 11-Jun-2023: Casterton (VIC), $14,850

RED SQUARE, B. c. 2020, Russian Revolution – Go Daisy, by Show a Heart. [16], 14-Jun-2023: Belmont (WA), $28,810

LINE OF LAW, Ch. f. 2020, Russian Revolution – Inside Line, by Sebring. [17], 17-Jun-2023: Kembla Grange (NSW), $25,325

GOLD REVOLUTION, Ch. c. 2020, Russian Revolution – Goldie River, by I Am Invincible. [18], 25-Jun-2023: Rockhampton (QLD), $12,800

VICTORY WIN, B. or Br. g. 2020, Santos – Arwen Ace (NZ), by Don Eduardo (NZ). [3], 28-May-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $16,800

SANDUAL, Blk. or Br g. 2020, Santos – Dualist, by Choisir. [4], 28-May-2023: Horsham (VIC), $14,850

ORCHESTRAL (NZ), B. f. 2020, Savabeel (AUS) – Symphonic, by O’Reilly. [3], 30-May-2023: Hastings (NZ), NZ$7,840

THE LITTLE PUMPER, B. g. 2020, Shalaa (IRE) – Sensibility, by Redoute’s Choice. [7], 21-Jun-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $25,400

SHOWDRA, Ch. f. 2020, Showtime – Phaedra, by Hussonet (USA). [4], 16-Jun-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $15,600

SIMPLE TIMES, Br. g. 2020, Sioux Nation (USA) – Pura Vida, by Dane Shadow. [3], 17-Jun-2023: Donald (VIC), $24,900

ARCHO NACHO, Ch. g. 2020, Sioux Nation (USA) – Jackpot Queen, by Not a Single Doubt. [4], 25-Jun-2023: Werribee (VIC), $20,625

CONGREGATION, B. c. 2020, Snitzel – Response, by Charge Forward [13], 24-May-2023: Canterbury (NSW), $36,650

AXZELINA, B. f. 2020, Snitzel – Axiom (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ). [14], 27-May-2023: Sandown (VIC), $82,500

TRANSATLANTIC, B. c. 2020, Snitzel – Gust of Wind (NZ), by Darci Brahma (NZ). [15], 21-Jun-2023: Doomben (QLD), $22,000

BONGO RHYTHM, Ch. g. 2020, Sooboog – Italian Storm, by Nicconi [2], 02-Jun-2023: Wagga (SA), $13,950

LINKS, Ch. f. 2020, Spieth (NZ) – My Lady’s Chamber, by Arena. [3], 10-Jun-2023: Sandown (VIC), $82,500

SPEEDY GRACE, B. or Br. f. 2020, Spill the Beans – Grace With Speed, by Roman Emperor (NZ). [1], 24-Jun-2023: Gatton (QLD), $12,200

DEFIANT SPIRIT, Br. g. 2020, Spirit of Boom – Defiant Dame, by More Than Ready (USA). [14], 02-Jun-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $38,000

WHO INVITED HER, B. f. 2020, Spirit of Boom – Emphatically, by Not a Single Doubt. [15], 10-Jun-2023: GCTC (QLD), $16,800

SPIRIT OF BRODIE, Gr. g. 2020, Spirit of Boom – Britaila Kate, by Jet Spur. [16], 18-Jun-2023: Sunshine Coast (QLD), $27,300

JACK’S BOOM, Br. f. 2020, Spirit of Boom – Lots of Success, by Iglesia [17], 24-Jun-2023: GCTC (QLD), $16,800

HANCHI, B. g. 2020, Squamosa – Imperial Ida, by Lord Jim (ARG). [1], 27-May-2023: Belmont (WA), $43,840

GREATHAM BOY, B. g. 2020, Stratosphere – In Harmony, by Exceed and Excel. [6], 17-Jun-2023: Kranji, S$40,162

BEAR’S A STAR, B. g. 2020, Stratum Star – Hammoon Dream, by Dreamscape. [1], 22-May-2023: Krambach (NSW), $20,625

ASHFALL, B. c. 2020, The Autumn Sun – Heart Ashley (USA), by Lion Heart (USA). [3], 11-Jun-2023: Hawkesbury (NSW), $25,325

TUTTA LA VITA, B. f. 2020, The Autumn Sun – Negotiate, by Red Ransom (USA). [4], 17-Jun-2023: Rosehill (NSW), $76,250

COMBAT MISSION, B. or Br. f. 2020, The Mission – So You Believe, by So You Think (NZ). [3], 22-Jun-2023: Mckinlay (QLD), $12,800

FLYING TRAPEZE, B. or Br. c. 2020, Trapeze Artist – Coromandel, by Bernardini (USA). [6], 23-May-2023: Kembla Grange (NSW), $25,325

GRIFF, B. c. 2020, Trapeze Artist – Chateau Griffo, by Sebring. [7], 12-Jun-2023: Warwick Farm (NSW), $39,650

GELDOF (NZ), B. or Br. g. 2020, U S Navy Flag (USA) – Irish Dream, by Savabeel (AUS). [6], 03-Jun-2023: Avondale (NZ), NZ$8,400

NAVAL ANTHEM (NZ), B. g. 2020, U S Navy Flag (USA) – Smitten Kitten, by Volksraad (GB). [7], 23-Jun-2023: Wanganui (NZ), NZ$7,840

PRINCESS LACILLIA, B. f. 2020, Universal Ruler – Hello Paris, by Rothesay. [2], 07-Jun-2023: Belmont (WA), $37,060

KING CARTEL, B. or Br. g. 2020, Universal Ruler – Miss Somebody, by Demerit. [3], 17-Jun-2023: Belmont (WA), $84,540

CANADIAN RULER (NZ), B. g. 2020, Vancouver (AUS) – Sovereign Eminence (AUS), by Testa Rossa (AUS). [3], 25-May-2023: Bathurst (NSW), $19,575

UPSTART LEGEND, Ch. f. 2020, Worthy Cause – Outback Legend, by Outback Prince. [1], 03-Jun-2023: Toowoomba (QLD), $29,450

MAFIA, B. c. 2020, Written Tycoon – Hell or Highwater, by Not a Single Doubt. [5], 01-Jun-2023: Wyong (NSW), $19,700

OZZMOSIS, B. c. 2020, Zoustar – No More Tears (NZ), by Darci Brahma (NZ). [11], 25-May-2023: Gosford (NSW), $25,325

RIGHT TO PARTY, Br. or Gr. f. 2020, Zoustar – De Groove, by Dehere (USA). [12], 07-Jun-2023: Doomben (QLD), $22,000

REGAL ZEUS, Ch. g. 2020, Zoustar – Quiet Kitten (USA), by Kitten’s Joy (USA). [13], 07-Jun-2023: Sale (VIC), $43,025

JOLIESTAR, B. f. 2020, Zoustar – Jolie Bay, by Fastnet Rock. [14], 12-Jun-2023: Warwick Farm (NSW), $39,650 n

All racing outside Australia is covered in this section. In all cases the latest overseas name of the horse is shown as well as its previous Australian name. All money is shown in the currency of the country of racing. Information is supplied by ARION PEDIGREES P.O. Box 941,Cambridge 3450, New Zealand Ph: +64 (0)7 827 7730 Website: www.arion.co.nz

Any horse foaled in Australia is termed “Australian-Bred”. Therefore if a New Zealand breeder sends his mare to visit Marscay, and the mare foals to Zabeel while in Australia, the resulting foal is Australian-bred and will appear in this section if it wins. On the other hand, if an Australian breeder should send his mare to visit Zabeel, and if she foals to Marscay while in New Zealand, that foal is New Zealandbred, and will NOT appear in this section. (Asterisk and bold face type, indicates a stakes race win.)

Great Britain

17-Jun-2023: Sandown

*LADY HAMANA, B. f. 2020, I Am Invincible – Lake Hamana (GB), by Shamardal (USA), £28,355

Hong Kong

24-May-2023: Happy Valley

FLAMING PASSION, B. g. 2017, Headwater – Red Duchez, by Dubleo (USA), HK$615,600

SUFFUSED - MAGIC PHOENIX (H.K.), B. g. 2017, Choisir – Exotic Blend, by Encosta de Lago, HK$983,250

EROS - SEASONS WIT (H.K.), Ch. g. 2019, Capitalist – Grand Gesture by Starspangledbanner, HK$983,250

28-May-2023: Sha Tin

BUNDLE OF CHARM, Ch. g. 2018, All Too Hard – Dubleanny, by Dubleo (USA), HK$983,250

MODULECONSTRUCTION, B. g. 2019, Overshare – Spring Burst, by Exceed and Excel, HK$615,600

SETANTA, B. g. 2017, Fastnet Rock – Legally Bay, by Snippets, HK$615,600

STOLTZ, Ch. g. 2017, More Than Ready (USA) – Decelerator (USA), by Dehere (USA), HK$1,504,800

THE GOOD DEAL, B. g. 2017, Deep Field – Prinny’s Girl, by Commands, HK$461,700

31-May-2023: Happy Valley

CHARIZARD, B. g. 2014, Onemorenomore – Whatsaname, by Ascot Knight (CAN), HK$461,700

GOODLUCK GOODLUCK, B. g. 2014, Magic Albert – Luminous Harmony, by Fastnet Rock, HK$615,600

SIXTH GENERATION, B. g. 2018, Per Incanto (USA) – Xanadu (NZ), by Elusive City (USA), HK$1,083,000

SOLAR PARTNER, Blk. or Br g. 2017, Zoustar – Gilded Grace, by Gilded Time (USA), HK$615,600

SUPER AXIOM, B. g. 2017, Exceed and Excel – Stella Senza Cielo (IRE), by Elusive City (USA), HK$615,600

04-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

OUGHTON - A PAL (H.K.), Ch. g. 2018, More Than Ready (USA) –La Fluorescent (NZ), by General Nediym, HK$983,250

*BEAUTY ETERNAL, Ch. g. 2018, Starspangledbanner – Ithacan Queen (NZ), by Savabeel, HK$2,223,000

FLAMINGO TRILLION, Ch. g. 2019, Wandjina – Double Dee, by Dubleo (USA), HK$615,600

YOUTHFUL DEAL, B. g. 2018, Deep Field – Orchid Beach, by Hinchinbrook, HK$1,504,800

07-Jun-2023: Happy Valley

CIRCUIT SPLENDOR, B. g. 2017, Lonhro – Exceedingly Royal, by Exceed and Excel, HK$461,700

LEAN HERO, B. c. 2019, Maurice (JPN) – Frontalis, by Redoute’s Choice, HK$615,600

EROS - SEASONS WIT (H.K.), Ch. g. 2019, Capitalist – Grand Gesture by Starspangledbanner, HK$983,250

SUPERB CAPITALIST, B. g. 2019, Capitalist – Shamana, by Shamardal (USA), HK$983,250

THE RUNNER, Ch. g. 2015, Snitzel – Femina Fashion, by Shamardal (USA), HK$615,600

10-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

ALL IS GOOD, B. or Br. g. 2018, Press Statement – Lago Joy, by Encosta de Lago, HK$615,600

AMAZING ROCKY, B. g. 2016, Bel Esprit – Arisma, by Mossman, HK$615,600

ARTHUR FRANCIS - PULSAR STRIDER (H.K.), B. g. 2018, Foxwedge – Val de Loire (NZ), by Montjeu (IRE), HK$983,250

14-Jun-2023: Happy Valley CONCERTO, Ch. g. 2016, Dalakhani (IRE) – Amalgamate, by Zenno Rob Roy (JPN), HK$461,700

WARDADDY - DANCING CODE (H.K.), B. or Br. g. 2018, Panzer Division – Parraay, by Excites, HK$983,250 FLAMING PASSION, B. g. 2017, Headwater – Red Duchez, by Dubleo (USA), HK$615,600

18-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

KEEN POWER - ACA POWER (H.K.), B. g. 2016, Zoffany (IRE) –Lavender Bay, by Magnus, HK$461,700

COMMANDING MISSILE, B. g. 2017, Smart Missile – Ocean Tempest by Bel Esprit, HK$615,600

CALGARY STAMPEDE - GUMMY GUMMY (H.K.), B. g. 2019, Snitzel – Nayeli, by More Than Ready (USA), HK$983,250

PACKING BOLE, B. g. 2019, Deep Field – Courageous Kitty, by Fastnet Rock, HK$615,600

SAUVESTRE, B. g. 2017, Hinchinbrook – Dezign, by Zabeel (NZ), HK$1,504,800

YELLOWFIN, B. g. 2018, Territories (IRE) – Clearly Foxy (USA), by Volponi (USA), HK$615,600

25-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

*BEAUTY ETERNAL, Ch. g. 2018, Starspangledbanner – Ithacan Queen (NZ), by Savabeel, HK$2,223,000

TEX MEX - HELIOS EXPRESS (H.K.), B. or Br. g. 2019, Toronado (IRE) – Paris Texas, by Hinchinbrook, HK$983,250

RIVER VIEWS, Ch. g. 2018, Written Tycoon – Sparks Alight, by Rakti (GB), HK$615,600

JARROW - SUPERB DADDY (H.K.), B. g. 2016, Tavistock (NZ) –Mygoodgrace, by Royal Academy (USA), HK$461,700

Japan

26-May-2023: Kasamatsu

GOLDEN BERYL, B. f. 2019, Zoustar – Belhamage, by Exceed and Excel, ¥400,000

17-Jun-2023: Saga

LOUREIRO, Ch. f. 2019, Street Boss (USA) – Hughes My Daddy, by Henny Hughes (USA), ¥350,000

Macau

26-May-2023: Macau

CUMBERBATCH, B. g. 2017, I Am Invincible – Pearl Star, by Star Witness, M$199,500

SILLY POINT - EASY ACE (MAC.), B. g. 2017, Hallowed Crown –All Night Girl, by Manhattan Rain, M$136,800

SUNRISE EAGLE, B. g. 2018, Bel Esprit – Lake Mountain, by Monashee Mountain (USA), M$114,000

27-May-2023: Macau

CITY GOLD LODGE, B. g. 2018, Duporth – Nurmaah, by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), M$119,700

YIU CHEUNG VICTORY, B. g. 2019, Shooting to Win – Ray of Sun, by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), M$108,300

03-Jun-2023: Macau

DESI PRINCE, B. g. 2017, I Am Invincible – Wawail, by Lonhro, M$235,000

DIAMOND RIVERS, Ch. g. 2018, Star Witness – Role Model (NZ), by Bel Danoro, M$168,150 MYSTERY DANCER, B. g. 2017, Akeed Mofeed (GB) – Bel Mer, by Bel Esprit, M$119,700

11-Jun-2023: Macau

KA YING HAPPY, B. g. 2014, Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Prayers’n’promises, by Encosta de Lago, M$168,150 RIVER PENTIUM, B. g. 2017, Better Than Ready – Meddler, by Elvstroem, M$136,800

17-Jun-2023: Macau

DIAMOND RIVERS, Ch. g. 2018, Star Witness – Role Model (NZ), by Bel Danoro, M$199,500

23-Jun-2023: Macau

PAY ME, Blk. or Br g. 2017, Street Boss (USA) – Saratoga, by Show a Heart, M$108,300 RIVER UNICORN, B. g. 2017, Savabeel – Refreshing, by Stratum, M$199,500

SHENG TONG MASTER, B. g. 2019, Denman – Moneylegs, by Stratum, M$108,300

24-Jun-2023: Macau

ESTEEMING, Blk. g. 2018, Lonhro – Respected, by Street Cry (IRE), M$114,000

HUNDRED VICTORIES, Ch. c. 2018, Spill the Beans – Tough Company, by Choisir, M$108,300

RONIN - SUBTLE MIND, B. g. 2017, Reward for Effort –Captivating Lady, by Elvstroem, M$168,150

TWOTOCHOOSE, Ch. g. 2017, Love Conquers All – Merryanna, by Stratum, M$114,000

Malaysia

27-May-2023: Penang TC

BIG POWER, B. or Br. g. 2017, Niconoise – Shalimar Dreaming, by Never Undercharge, Rgt.9,963

GALILEO’S APPROACH, B. g. 2012, New Approach (IRE) – Redesign, by Commands, Rgt.22,140

LADY ASTA, B. or Br. f. 2016, Dick Turpin (IRE) – Scala’s Quest, by Marooned (GB), Rgt.9,963

SACRED GALAXY, B. or Br. g. 2012, Flying Spur – Irish Nova (NZ), by O’Reilly (NZ), Rgt.12,177

28-May-2023: Selangor TC

ALPHA WARRIOR, Br. g. 2018, Dissident – Casino Lass, by Casino Prince, Rgt.14,391

EXDREAM, Ch. g. 2015, Dream Ahead (USA) – Sboog, by Redoute’s Choice, Rgt.16,882

STRYKER QUEEN - LIMITLESS STOUT (MAL.), Ch. f. 2015, Stryker – Spring Falls, by Giant’s Causeway (USA), Rgt.19,096

NINGALOO, Br. g. 2016, All Too Hard – Savannah Dancer (NZ), by Savabeel, Rgt.10,240

*SAN ANDREAS, B. g. 2016, Smart Missile – Shamardal Gold, by Shamardal (USA), Rgt.83,025

TRAFALGAR, Br. g. 2015, Sebring – Empress Milly, by Stratum, Rgt.14,391

03-Jun-2023: Perak TC

YES BOSSY, B. or Gr. g. 2015, Lope de Vega (IRE) – Dewamar, by Marscay, Rgt.7,085

04-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

GENERAL CHENG, Ch. or Gr. g. 2015, Pitleco – Dancing Feet, by Middle Kingdom (USA), Rgt.8,026

ICHIKA BACHIKA, B. g. 2015, Moshe – Memphis Dawn, by Elvstroem, Rgt.10,240

SKYLIGHT, B. or Br. f. 2017, Press Statement – Ashenti, by Ashkalani (IRE), Rgt.14,391

SO BEAUTIFUL, B. f. 2015, Statue of Liberty (USA) – Lava Girl, by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), Rgt.8,026

10-Jun-2023: Penang TC

THE SINNER - BIG DOCTOR (SING.), B. or Br. g. 2016, Better Than Ready – Royalsyn, by Royal Academy (USA), Rgt.23,247

GRIM REAPER - RULE THE WORLD (SING.), Blk. or Br g. 2015, Domesday – Premeditated, by Commands, Rgt.19,649

11-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

LIM’S TORPEDO, Blk. or Br g. 2015, Trade Fair (GB) – Simple Elegance (NZ), by O’Reilly (NZ), Rgt.8,026

QIJI AUSTON, B. g. 2017, Spirit of Boom – Light Emmission (NZ), by Grosvenor (NZ), Rgt.10,240

SILVER JOY, B. or Br. g. 2015, All American – Rainbow Queen, by Royal Academy (USA), Rgt.8,026

18-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

CITY KNIGHT, B. g. 2017, Golden Archer – Shovella, by Shovhog, Rgt.8,026

PROOF PERFECT, Ch. g. 2014, Star Witness – Ellamotion, by Exceed and Excel, Rgt.19,096

VAGANOVA - ROCKET HORSE (MAL.), B. g. 2019, Russian Revolution – Dancingfordiamonds, by Captain Rio (GB), Rgt.16,882

24-Jun-2023: Perak TC

CHERISH, Br. g. 2014, Lucky Unicorn – Turn to Music (NZ), by Sir Tristram (IRE), Rgt.7,085

ELLERSLEY - SECKILL (SING.), Ch. g. 2014, More Than Ready (USA) – Skating on Ice, by Bradbury’s Luck, Rgt.8,303

PURPLE RAIN LADY, B. f. 2014, Bullet Train (GB) – Theregoessnowball, by Commands, Rgt.7,085

New Caledonia

10-Jun-2023: Boulouparis

HOORIYA, B. f. 2012, High Chaparral (IRE) – Tasmania (GB), by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), CFP400,000

New Zealand

27-May-2023: Trentham

COURAGEOUS STEP, Br. g. 2018, Dissident – Ellas, by Canny Lad, NZ$8,400

30-May-2023: Hastings

IMWONDERFULTONIGHT - WONDERFUL TONIGHT (AUST.), B. f. 2018, I Am Invincible – Forever Loved (NZ), by High Chaparral (IRE), NZ$7,840

31-May-2023: Cambridge

ANGELS WINGS, Br. f. 2019, Heroic Valour – Gowana, by More Than Ready (USA), NZ$7,840

LEX’S ONE, Ch. g. 2017, Wandjina – Veronica Franco (NZ), by Johar (USA), NZ$7,840

SUPER LOVE DRAGON, B. or Br. g. 2019, Real Impact (JPN) –Yerbabuena, by King Cugat (USA), NZ$7,840

03-Jun-2023: Avondale

INNOCENT VICTIM, B. g. 2019, Maurice (JPN) – Princess Charlotte, by Redoute’s Choice, NZ$8,400

OBADIAH, Br. g. 2018, Nostradamus – Beautiful Fantasy, by Ladoni (GB), NZ$8,400

05-Jun-2023: Hastings

ENGLISH GAMBLER, B. g. 2014, Casino Prince – Christmas Day, by Zabeel (NZ), NZ$17,250

GHAZZAH, B. g. 2019, Akeed Mofeed (GB) – Crozette (USA), by Flashy Bull (USA), NZ$8,400

LINGJUN HERO, Br. c. 2018, Spirit of Boom – Weekend Surprise, by Rubiton, NZ$20,125

07-Jun-2023: Matamata

POLLY PLUM, Br. f. 2018, Xtravagant (NZ) – Herstory, by Commands, NZ$7,840

10-Jun-2023: Ruakaka

FELICITY THEN, Br. f. 2018, So You Think (NZ) – Dazzling Lady (NZ), by Lonhro, NZ$8,400

14-Jun-2023: Cambridge

ORGULLO, B. f. 2020, Pride of Dubai – World of Gold (IRE), by High Chaparral (IRE), NZ$7,840

TAILWINDS, B. or Br. f. 2019, I Am Invincible – Wild Rain, by Manhattan Rain, NZ$7,840

16-Jun-2023: Manawatu RC

STONYBRECK, B. g. 2019, Tavistock (NZ) – Fair Isle (NZ), by Fastnet Rock, NZ$7,840

22-Jun-2023: Oamaru

JIBBITY, Br. f. 2019, Savabeel – Alpine Julz (NZ), by Keeper, NZ$7,840

24-Jun-2023: Tauranga

IROQUOIS FALLS, B. f. 2019, Impending – Ocean Spray, by Fastnet Rock, NZ$8,400

25-Jun-2023: Woodville

BILLY BOY, Br. g. 2017, So You Think (NZ) – Alacer, by More Than Ready (USA), NZ$7,840

Philippines

31-May-2023: Metro Manila TC

WINTER ON FIRE, B. c. 2019, Sidestep – La Isla Bonita (NZ), by Cecconi

03-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

IN THE ZONE, B. or Br. c. 2017, Eurozone – Woongarra, by Viscount

04-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

VIVA FOREVER, B. f. 2016, Bernardini (USA) – Baby Rock, by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)

09-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

FACTORAH, B. f. 2018, The Factor (USA) – Lady Rah Rah, by Choisir

10-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

PHENOM, B. f. 2017, Artie Schiller (USA) – Even So, by Choisir

14-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

IN THE ZONE, B. or Br. c. 2017, Eurozone – Woongarra, by Viscount

16-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

SEBRYTHING, Ch. c. 2019, Sebring – Sweven, by Reset

24-Jun-2023: Metro Manila TC

IN THE ZONE, B. or Br. c. 2017, Eurozone – Woongarra, by Viscount

Singapore

27-May-2023: Singapore TC

LITCHFIELD COUNTY - CITY GOLD FORWARD (SING.), Blk. or Br g. 2017, Sebring – Limerock Lass, by Rock of Gibraltar (IRE), S$37,485

COIN TOSS, Br. g. 2019, Flying Artie – Headsup (NZ), by Thorn Park, S$80,325

THE NAZARENE - DIAZ (SING.), Ch. g. 2019, Winning Rupert –Foxy Queen, by Foxwedge, S$10,710

OUR SECRET WEAPON, B. g. 2017, Outreach – Poppy’s Pond, by Elvstroem, S$16,065 SMAX - PACIFIC EMPEROR (SING.), Br. g. 2019, Caravaggio (USA) –Tiwishkeni, by Exceed and Excel, S$26,775 SON OF PHAROAH - PRESTIGE STAR (SING.), Ch. g. 2018, American Pharoah (USA) – Snitzel’s Jewel, by Snitzel, S$26,775 CANALETTO - STAR EMPIRE (SING.), B. g. 2014, Not a Single Doubt – Advance to Go, by Red Ransom (USA), S$16,065 ZOFFSPEED, B. g. 2016, Zoffany (IRE) – Abound, by Oratorio (IRE), S$16,065

03-Jun-2023: Singapore TC COSMIC DANCER, B. or Br. g. 2019, Vancouver – Californiasurprise, by I Am Invincible, S$26,775 HUNNAM - GENERAL COMMAND (SING.), B. g. 2018, Shalaa (IRE) – Skating on Ice, by Bradbury’s Luck, S$45,517

LIM’S STRAIGHT, B. c. 2017, Strategic Maneuver – Rejoicing to Win by Bel Esprit, S$26,775

REAL EFECTO, B. g. 2017, Real Impact (JPN) – Kipsang, by Undoubtedly, S$26,775

SILO, B. c. 2020, National Defense (GB) – Choice Words, by Choisir, S$40,162

11-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

CITYGOLDGENERATION, B. g. 2019, Maurice (JPN) – Bacarella, by Beneteau, S$40,162

TOO MUCH HEAT - GRAVITON (SING.), Br. g. 2017, Sizzling –Touch Too Much, by Dehere (USA), S$16,065

MARANOA - MR BLACK BACK (SING.), B. g. 2017, Snitzel –Faint Perfume, by Shamardal (USA), S$45,517

SACRED JUDGEMENT, B. g. 2015, So You Think (NZ) – Rose Ransom, by Red Ransom (USA), S$26,775

SEE YAH, Ch. g. 2014, Helmet – Heat of the Fire, by Strategic, S$16,065

RUPP - SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE (SING.), Ch. g. 2018, Rubick –Cats Pause, by Catbird, S$26,775

CONSTRUCT - SUPER SALUTE (SING.), B. g. 2018, I Am Invincible –Martindale Hall, by Lonhro, S$58,905

17-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

BRANSOM, Blk. or Br g. 2019, Brazen Beau – Yesterday, by Red Ransom (USA), S$40,162

GREATHAM BOY, B. g. 2020, Stratosphere – In Harmony, by Exceed and Excel, S$40,162

MR BIG BROTHER, B. g. 2015, Al Maher – Katellie, by Fomalhaut (USA), S$16,065

ROYAL COMMANDER, B. g. 2016, Moshe – Saving Par, by Secret Savings (USA), S$16,065

GULF OF SUEZ - THUNDER STAR (SING.), B. g. 2018, Fighting Sun – Pan Jinlian, by Fastnet Rock, S$26,775

24-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

ANYWAY, Ch. g. 2016, Helmet – Dorky, by Grand Lodge (USA), S$16,065

BIZAR WINS, B. g. 2017, Brazen Beau – Smarty Jane, by Elusive Quality (USA), S$16,065

FAVELL - FABU (SING.), Ch. g. 2017, Street Boss (USA) – Applegate by Exceed and Excel, S$10,710

KING ZOUSTAR, Ch. g. 2015, Zoustar – Faster Pussycat, by Flying Spur, S$26,775

KING’S GAMBIT, B. g. 2018, Capitalist – Fiesole, by Fraar (USA), S$16,065

SMAX - PACIFIC EMPEROR (SING.), Br. g. 2019, Caravaggio (USA)

–Tiwishkeni, by Exceed and Excel, S$37,485

THE AUGUST, Br. g. 2015, I Am Invincible – Acouplamas, by Al Maher, S$53,550 n

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APEX RATINGS for Australia 2023

Introducing new improved APEX TABLES for both countries, exclusive to BLUEBLOODS.

BLUEBLOODS is now able to present APEX tables, in an improved format showing separate tables for Australia and New Zealand. APEX tables for Australia show ratings for only those stallions which stand (or have stood) in Australia. APEX tables for NZ show ratings for only those stallions which stand (or have stood) in NZ. There are now three separate tables for each country: the default ratings are for horses with at least 150 year starters in the previous seven rolling seasons (runners count as year starters in each season they compete and earn prizemoney); then there are also tables for horses with 100 year starters and 30 year starters which give an insight into the progress of first and second season sires or stallions which serve smaller books. Finally, to recap, APEX A runners are those which earn an amount in the top 2% each season, B runners the next 2%, C runners the next 4%. Therefore ABC runners are those earning an amount that falls in the top 8% each season (2+2+4).

For further explanation refer to previous issues. Special thanks to Arion Pedigrees NZ who have developed these tables for Bluebloods and to respected analyst Bill Oppenheim whose brainchild they are. Andrew Reichard, Publisher.

Australian APEX “A” Ratings 150 Starters

Australian APEX “A” Ratings 100 Starters

Australian APEX “A” Ratings 30 Starters

Australian APEX “ABC” Ratings 150 Starters

Australian APEX “ABC” Ratings 100 Starters

Australian APEX “ABC” Ratings 30 Starters

Australian Stakes Results

WJ Healy S.-G3

Eagle Farm, June 24, A$200,000, Open Quality, 1200m.

1 PRINCE OF BOOM, (Tim Clark 60kg) b g 4, Spirit of Boom - Dazzling Display by Red Dazzler. Trainer: R L Heathcote.

2 The Big Goodbye, (CHANTAL WILLIS 55kg) b g 5, Host - Penny Opera by Danasinga

Trainer: R L Heathcote.

3 Quantico, (Tyler Schiller 58.5kg) b g 6, I Am Invincible - Hoss Amor by General Nediym

Trainer: J A O’Shea.

PRINCE OF BOOM (2E)

Bay gelding foaled 2018

Sold 2020 Magic Millions GC March Yearling Sale. Price: $20,000

Breeder: Eureka Cambooya Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd QLD

Owner: Adrenaline Dazzles, M McQueen, D M Blades, C Butler, R V Moore, Mrs M K Hill, M Ievers, G R Field, Mrs K Wessely, G P Mondon, A L Clotworthy, Ms W Wilson, G J Birrer, S Clements, Mrs T F O’Neill

Tattersall’s Cup (QJC Tattersall’s Cup)-G3

Eagle Farm, June 24, A$200,000, 3yo+ Open Set Weight, 2400m.

1 LUNCIES (GB), (Tim Clark 55kg) gr g 5, Iffraaj - Under the Rainbow by Fantastic

Light. Trainer: K A Lees.

2 Spirit Ridge (GB), (Ryan Maloney 55kg) b g 7, Nathaniel - Tates Creek by Rahy.

Trainer: Annabel Neasham.

3 Young Werther (NZ), (J Parr 55.5kg) b g 5, Tavistock - Romantic Time by Fastnet Rock. Trainer: D T O’Brien.

LUNCIES (GB) (5G)

Grey gelding foaled 2017

Breeder: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Owner: R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, L Petagna, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Divor, Mjm Racing, E J Lucas, Gurners Bloodstock Co), W W Guest, R J Date, M F Clemenger, M K Evers, Mrs K D Evers, M E McKeough

Helen Coughlan S. (Juanmo S.)-L

Eagle Farm, May 27, A$160,000, 3yo+Fillies & Mares, 1200m.

1 COMRADE ROSA, (Ryan Maloney 55.5kg) b f 4, Capitalist - No Looking Back by Redoute’s Choice. Trainer: T J Gollan.

Breeder: Kitchwin Hills NSW

Owner: Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), L G Huddy, Mrs R A Huddy & C J Knight

Bel Esprit H.-L

Sandown, May 27, A$175,000, Open Handicap, 1000m.

1 PINTOFF, (John Allan 60kg) ch g 6, Toorak Toff - Pinsahoy by Pins.

Trainer: Carly Cook.

Breeder: Mrs J Edwards VIC

Owner: P A Sandars, Mrs C Sandars, Hahn Racing (Mgr: C A Hahn), C M C Racing

(Mgr: J Colosimo), Collendina Cricketers (Mgr: W Blyth), Bulldog Cricket Racing

(Mgr: J Russ) & Mrs L Mannion

Spear Chief H.-L

Eagle Farm, June 3, A$160,000, Open Quality, 1500m.

1 MUNHAMEK - HALL OF CHAMP (H.K.) (GB), (W Egan 55kg) b or br g 6, Dark Angel - Cadenza by Dansili. Trainer: Nick Ryan.

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Co Ltd

Owner: C A Hutchison, J S L Tan & Mrs A H Fownes

Raconteur S.-L

Belmont, June 3, A$142,250, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1400m.

1 VAST ART, (Clint Porter Jnr 56.5kg) br g 3, Flying Artie - Fast Gal by Fastnet Rock

Trainer: D T McAuliffe.

Breeder: Impressive Racing Pty Ltd WA

Owner: Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), C M Perkins, K A Sheppard, Bm Green, Mrs S L Walker, S J Artemis, Mrs S Clark, D Gibson, M S Griffiths, A Lucev, G McLearie, G Meckenstock, H A Money

Winter Cup (STC Winter Cup)-L

Rosehill, June 3, A$160,000, 3yo+ Open Quality, 2400m.

1 AL AABIR (IRE), (K Mc Evoy 53kg) b g 3, Sea the Stars - Wo de Xin by Shamardal.

Trainer: C J Waller.

Breeder: Sunderland Holding Inc.

Owner: A J A Bosma, G F Wade, W G John, Dr K L Samson, Mrs L Robinson, Mrs N A Mackenzie, W W Flaunty, C B Patton, T J Cunneen, D J Stewart, P Rae, C C Connors, L R Dixon, Mrs J L McLauchlan, Dr P F Beveridg

The Phoenix S.-L

Eagle Farm, June 3, A$160,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1500m.

1 AZULA, (Rachel King 55kg) blk or br f 2, Maurice - Shutout by Redoute’s Choice.

Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott.

Breeder: Mr S Watt VIC

Owner: Mrs M N Annetts, Dr A Dadgostar, A Roden, Dr E T Hodgson, J N Allen, G G B Macdonald, M S Hughes, Mrs G C Smith, J L Robertson, M C Davey, Dr P H Hughes, D R Parker, C G Matthews, Ms S G Freeman-Matth

Queensland Day-L

Eagle Farm, June 3, A$200,000, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1200m.

1 RED CARD, (J B Mc Donald 55.5kg) ch f 3, Ribchester - Penalty by Street Cry.

Trainer: James Cummings.

Breeder: Godolphin Australia NSW Owner: Godolphin (Mgr: V G Cox)

Lightning H.-L

Eagle Farm, June 3, A$160,000, Open Quality, 1000m.

1 PETRONIUS, (M J Mc Nab 54kg) b or br g 6, Redoute’s Choice - Cat by the Tale by Tale of the Cat. Trainer: B J Lockwood.

Breeder: Arrowfield Group Pty Ltd NSW Owner: R T Hay

Bob Charley AO S. (June S.)-L

Randwick, June 10, A$160,000, 3yo+ Open Quality, 1100m.

1 SPACEWALK, (Jean Van Overmeire 53kg) b g 3, Exosphere - Benenden by Dubawi.

Trainer: James Cummings.

Breeder: Godolphin Australia NSW Owner: Godolphin

Hinkler H.-L

Eagle Farm, June 10, A$160,000, Open Quality, 1200m.

1 KING KAPA, (Ben Thompson 54kg) ch g 4, Capitalist - Emmalene by Jet Spur.

Trainer: T J Gollan.

Breeder: Mrs B Bateman NSW

Owner: Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), B Armstrong, Fremia Racing (Mgr: B Freeman), D Clifford, B Potter, Kcmb, The Foyers, D Campbell, R Elliott, I Gabriel, Mrs L Gabriel, S Marr, A Boyle, D Gilmour

Wayne Wilson P. (Strawberry Road H.)-L

Eagle Farm, June 10, A$160,000, 3yo+ Open Weight For, 1600m.

1 ANTINO (NZ), (James Orman 59kg) br g 4, Redwood - Mahamaya by Bahhare.

Trainer: T J Gollan.

Breeder: Blossom Trading & Breeding Company Ltd, NZ

Owner: Fragrant Harbour Investments (Mgr: J Ramchandani)

Oxlade S. (Hampden S.)-L

Eagle Farm, June 10, A$160,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1300m.

1 NAMESAKE, (M Zahra 57kg) ch c 2, Maurice - Banksia by Redoute’s Choice.

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace.

Breeder: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd NSW

Owner: Belsin Thoroughbreds(Mgr: M Sinclair), D J Meredith, D J Rowe, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd, Three B A, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, W R Glynn, P R Gook, D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley

Ipswich Cup-L

Ipswich, June 17, A$200,000, Open Quality, 2150m.

1 REGAL LION (NZ), (Ben Thompson 54kg) b g 4, Jakkalberry - Red Delight by Congrats. Trainer: Annabel Neasham.

Breeder: B S & C McComb, Bay Of Plenty, NZ

Owner: O T I Racing, Ms B S McComb, C D McComb, Adelante Racing, R Menchise, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, L D Freeman, P A Tasker, G J P Van Ameyden, G Lygoyris, A H Goodfellow, Mrs P I Goodfellow, R Koch

WJ McKell Cup-L

Rosehill, June 17, A$160,000, 3yo+ Open Quality, 2000m.

1 ZOUMON, (Tim Clark 53kg) b g 4, Zoustar - Monblue by Monsun.

Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott.

Breeder: Asco International Pty Ltd QLD

Owner: Mt Hallowell Stud, L Caminiti, D Findlay, Asco International, B Rouse, Mrs M Rouse, C Carracher, R Montague, Mrs S M Montague, G W Holdings, A Caminiti, G1g Racing & Breeding, Bamboo Bloodstock

Eye Liner S.-L

Ipswich, June 17, A$200,000, Open Quality, 1350m.

1 LADY OF HONOUR, (A Mallyon 54.5kg) b f 4, No Nay Never - Majesty by Fastnet Rock. Trainer: Ben & Jd Hayes.

Breeder: Katom NSW

Owner: Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier) & P Shanahan

Gai Waterhouse H. (Gai Waterhouse Classic)-L

Ipswich, June 17, A$160,000, Fillies & Mares Open, 1200m.

1 CHASSIS, (Jake Bayliss 55kg) b f 6, Al Maher - Poco Gusto by Hussonet.

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace.

Breeder: Nicol Transport Pty Ltd VIC

Owner: M Johnston, Madica (Mgr: T N Porter), A S Ingersole & C A Roylance

Belmont Guineas-L

Belmont, June 17, A$163,200, 3yo Open Set Weight, 1600m.

1 RUSTY DREAMS, (Chris Parnham 54.5kg) b f 3, Universal Ruler - She Done Him

Wrong by Oratorio. Trainer: M L Lane.

Breeder: Canal Enterprise Syndicate WA

Owner: Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), M F Lewis, Mrs N M Repacholi, A P Repacholi & J A Dixon

Civic S.-L

Randwick, June 24, A$160,000, 3yo+ Open Quality, 1400m.

1 UCALLEDIT (NZ), (D R Beasley 55kg) b g 5, Zacinto - Special Bay by Al Maher.

Trainer: K A Lees.

Breeder: W A Lawton, South, NZ

Owner: Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J Lovett, Baran 8 Racing, A I Grant-Taylor, A Horne, J Fletcher, A J Blackshaw, S Fraser, G S P Battlers, G M Grant, Mrs M C Meigan, I Hopkins, C H Johnson

Life Members S. (Tattersall’s 2YO S.)-L

Eagle Farm, June 24, A$160,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1400m.

1 ZOUKERETTE, (John Allan 55kg) b f 2, I Am Invincible - Walk With Attitude by Hussonet. Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace.

Breeder: Milburn Creek Stud NSW

Owner: Iskander Racing & Breeding, S Griffiths & S P Hedge

Tattersall’s Mile-L

Eagle Farm, June 24, A$160,000, Open Quality, 1600m.

1 CHARACTER, (Ryan Maloney 55kg) br g 4, Teofilo - Monogram by Medaglia d’Oro.

Trainer: James Cummings.

Breeder: Godolphin Australia NSW

Owner: Godolphin

Gold Crown (Open Mile)-L

Eagle Farm, June 24, A$200,000, 3yo+Fillies & Mares, 2137m.

1 NOAH ‘N’ A DEEL, (S Cormack 54kg) b f 3, Maurice - Double Deel by Dundeel.

Trainer: L D Kelly.

Breeder: Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Planette Thoroughbred NSW

Owner: R P Flannery, D D Veitch & S R Imlach

Sires’ Produce (BRC Sires Produce S.)-G2

Eagle Farm, May 27, A$1,000,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1400m.

1 CIFRADO, (Damien Thornton 57kg) b c 2, Encryption - Madame Fly by Excites.

Trainer: R G Lipp.

2 Snapback, (M Zahra 57kg) b or br c 2, Snitzel - Later Gator by More Than Ready.

Trainer: P & P Snowden.

3 Chrysaor, (N Rawiller 57kg) br c 2, Better Than Ready - New Wings by Choisir.

Trainer: C J Waller.

CIFRADO (14E)

Bay colt foaled 2020 Sold 2022 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale . Price: $320,000

Breeder: Black Soil Bloodstock Pty Ltd NSW

Owner: C A A Little

Zabeel (NZ)

Eight Carat (GB)

Straight Strike (USA)

Concia

Danehill (USA)

Patrona (USA)

Elusive Quality (USA)

Camarena (NZ)

Danehill (USA)

1 Cotehele House (GB)

Success Express (USA)

Cinerama Danzig Fairy Bridge

Bluebird (USA)

Trendsetter

Sir Tristram (IRE)

Lady Giselle (FR)

Pieces of Eight Klairessa

Mr. Prospector Bend Not First Consul (USA) My Tricia Danzig Razyana

Lomond Gladiolus

Gone West Touch of Greatness Danehill (USA) Canny Miss Danzig Razyana

My Swanee Eight Carat (GB)

Hold Your Peace

Au Printemps Best Western Bold Bridget Northern Dancer Pas de Nom Bold

Age Starts Wins 2nds 3rds Earnings ($AUS)

ENCRYPTION (AUS) (Bay 2015-Stud 2019). 2 wins–1 at 2–at 1200m, A$743,500, VRC Danehill S., [G2], Canberra RC Black Opal S., [G3], 2d MRC Oakleigh P., [G1], VRC Maribyrnong P., [G3], MRC Blue Sapphire S., [G3], Chairman’s S., [G3]. Brother to SW Emanate (ATC Birthday Card S., [G3]). Sire of SW Cifrado (BRC Spirit of Boom Classic, [G2]) and of Fleetwood, Floral Code, Decrypting Gold and of the placegetters Cryptess, Encrypted Elegance, Keyboard, Leibert Lass, She’sgotaccess, Snuggle Bang Yahoo, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

Dam MADAME FLY, by Excites. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, ATC Vili’s Pies 2YO P.

Half-sister to CHAPTER AND VERSE, Soaring Heart. Dam of 3 named foals, all winners, inc:-

2015 Missed to Spirit of Boom

2016 (foal by Spirit of Boom)

2017 MIAMI FLEISS (f by Spirit of Boom). 5 wins to 1300m, $430,350, to 2021-22, BRC Eureka Stud Classic, L, Membership H., GCTC Pink Ribbon Cup, BRC Hear & Say Foundation H., 2d BRC Mt Franklin H.

2018 Cochrane (g by Spirit of Boom). 4 wins at 1000m, 1300m, $169,275, to 2022-23, 2d BRC Phelan Ready S., L

2019 (f by Rubick)

2020 CIFRADO (c by Encryption). 3 wins at 2 to 1400m, $872,525, in 2022-23, BRC Sires’ Produce, [G2], Spirit of Boom Classic, [G2], Ipswich TC TAB Ipswich Cup Tickets 2YO P., 2d BRC Phelan Ready S., L, GCTC Jonker at Aquis 2YO H., 3d BRC Dalrello S., L

2021 (f by Spirit of Boom)

2nd Dam McFly by Perugino (USA). 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, $173,570, MVRC

Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria P., SAJC Club TAB at Lucky Horseshoe 2YO

H., VRC Lara H., SAJC Master Builders H., 2d MRC Alan Currie 2YO H., SAJC German Arms Hotel H., 3d VRC Red Roses S., L, MVRC Ashley’s Foresters Arms Hotel H., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L, SAJC Oaklands P., L. Half-sister to McCloud, Passara (dam of BOOMSARA). Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:CHAPTER AND VERSE 6 wins to 1300m, $1,141,650, BRC George Moore S., [G3], GCTC Magic Millions H., BRC Metricon P., SCTC Render Centre P., 2d Qld Tatt’s RC Singapore Airlines P., BRC Team-Australia Group H., SCTC RPS H., BRC Inglis Premier Sale H., Cascade H., 3d BRC Lough Neagh S., L, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, SCTC Glasshouse H., L, GCTC Racing Queensland Magic Millions H., Ipswich TC Schweppes P., 4th BRC Sprint H., [G3], BRC Lough Neagh S., L, Keith Noud H., L, Ascot H., L, GCTC Goldmarket H., L

Soaring Heart 2 wins at 2 at 1350m, $170,350, BRC Duporth Tavern 2YO H., Ipswich TC Free Family Fun Day 2YO P., 2d Qld Tatt’s RC Winning Edge S., L, SCTC Coastline BMW 3 Series.

Madame Fly 2 wins. See above.

Love is Easy Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, 3d MRC Ladbrokes Mates Mode 2YO H.

3rd Dam

FREEBIRD, by Bluebird (USA). Placed, 2d SAJC Wednesday H., Vo Rogue H.,

3d SAJC Tuesday H., Pacific Gaming H. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:McFly 5 wins. See above.

McCloud 4 wins from 1950m to 3000m, $113,395, SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., MVRC Charlottown H., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Cup, L Geelong Classic, L, SAJC Carlton Draught Distance H. McBeal. 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1050m to 2000m, $229,665, VRC Labour Day H., MRC Redcraze H., Helenslea H., VRC Magnifique H., SAJC Cathy Jayne Developments H., We’re Smoke-Free H., VATC Richfield Lady H., Chaise H., 2d VRC Young Members H., SAJC Ancor Australia H., 3d VATC Mills Harding H., SAJC Yellow Cabs H., 4th VRC Bolle S., L, SAJC Classic Mile, L. Producer.

Passara. Placed at 3, 2d BRC Channel 7 P. Dam of 6 winnersBOOMSARA 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, $1,723,075, BRC Vo Rogue P., [G3], GCTC Magic Millions Guineas, RL, BRC Cascade H., GCTC Jewel 2YO S., Ubet Rewards 2YO P., 2d GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, [G3], Ipswich TC Eye Liner S., L, BRC Captain Morgan Tropical H., National Storage Rupert P., 3d BRC Sires’ Produce S., [G2], George Moore S., [G3], 4th Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L

Sarisara 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, $258,000, BRC Powerade 2YO H., Ray Himstedt 80th Birthday 2YO H., Outback Qld Tourism H., Toowoomba TC Wellcamp Airport H., 2d Toowoomba TC Brisbane Bloodstock Hopeful 2YO P., 3d GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, BRC SQS Haulage H., 4th GCTC Ken Russell Memorial Classic, [G3]. Producer.

4th Dam

TRENDSETTER, by Without Fear (Fr). 4 wins to 1400m, VATC Carinya H., SAJC

How Now H., 3d SAJC Kaurna Plains H., Rose of Summer H., Eastern Court

S. Dam of 6 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:Trendy Princess. Winner at 1400m in China.

The Q22 (Eagle Farm Cup)-G2

Eagle Farm, June 10, A$1,200,000, 3yo+ Open Weight For, 2200m.

1 WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE), (M Zahra 59kg) b g 5, Teofilo - Khor Sheed by Dubawi

Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman.

2 Nonconformist, (M J Dee 59kg) br g 6, Rebel Raider - Good Thinking by Hold That

Tiger. Trainer: G M Begg.

3 Duais, (S Clipperton 57kg) b f 5, Shamus Award - Meerlust by Johannesburg.

Trainer: Edward Cummings.

WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) (9C)

Bay gelding foaled 2017

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Australian Stakes Results

Age Starts Wins 2nds 3rds Earnings ($AUS)

TEOFILO (IRE) (Bay 2004-Stud 2009). 5 wins at 2, Newmarket Dewhurst S., [G1]. Sire of 1212 rnrs, 751 wnrs, 111 SW, inc. Exultant (HKJC Queen Elizabeth II Cup, [G1]), Twilight

Payment, Trading Leather, Subjectivist, Donjah, Cross Counter, Ajman Princess, Quest for More, Voleuse de Coeurs, Happy Clapper, Humidor, Palentino, Pleascach, Kermadec, Parish Hall, Nations Pride, Gear Up, Havana Gold, Scope, Tawkeel, Special Fighter, Sonntag, etc.

Dam KHOR SHEED by Dubawi (Ire). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, £144,186, Milano Premio Sergio Cumani, [G3], Newmarket Empress S., L, Warwick

Eternal S., L, Newmarket Tattersalls Millions Fillies’ 2YO S., 2d Nottingham

Kilvington S., L, 3d Newmarket Sweet Solera S., [G3], Tattersalls Millions 3YO

Sprint. Half-sister to PRINCE KIRK. Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

2013 Sharja Princess (f by Invincible Spirit (Ire)). Unraced. Dam of-

AVENUE DE FRANCE 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 1800m, €428,686, to 2022 in France and U.S.A, Del Mar John C Mabee S., [G2], Osunitas S., L, Golden Gate Golden Poppy S., L, Luther Burbank S., L, Miss America S., L, Santa Anita Allowance, 2d Del Mar Yellow Ribbon H., [G2], Lone Star Park Ouija Board Distaff S., L, 3d Santa Anita Megahertz S., [G3], 4th Santa Anita Royal Heroine S., [G2], Swingtime S., L

2014 Newcomer (f by New Approach (Ire)). Placed at 3 in France. Dam ofSo Reliable. Winner at 2 at 1700m in France.

2015 Persian Sun (g by Dansili). 3 wins from 2200m to 2500m to 2022 in GB and Italy.

2016 Going Places (g by Frankel). 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2022-23 in GB and Saudi Arabia.

2017 WITHOUT A FIGHT (g by Teofilo). 9 wins from 1800m to 2800m, $1,346,190, to 2022-23, BRC The Q22, [G2], York Silver Cup, [G3], BRC Lord Mayor’s Cup, [G3], York Grand Cup, L, Newmarket Godolphin S., L, Haydock Watch Racing TV H., Ryan Moore on Betfair H., 2d Meydan Dubai City of Gold S., [G2], Newbury John Porter S., [G3], Newmarket Godolphin S., L, 3d Newbury Aston Park S., [G3], Ascot Noel Murless S., L Buckhounds S., L, 4th Newbury Geoffrey Freer S., [G3]

2018 Orla Sky (f by Sea the Stars). Unraced.

2019 Prakasa (f by The Gurkha). Winner at 11f in 2022 in GB.

2021 (f by Cityscape)

2022 (f by Showcasing)

2nd Dam

PRINCESS MANILA, by Manila. Raced once. Dam of 13 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

PRINCE KIRK 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1500m to 2000m, €489,801, Longchamp Prix d’Ispahan, [G1], Milano Premio Gardone, L, Premio Calvairate, Premio Valtellina, Pisa Premio Andred, Milano Premio Chisola, 2d Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, [G1], Roma Premio Parioli, [G2], Premio Scheibler Derrinstown Stud, Milano Premio Colorno, Premio Segrate, 3d Deauville Prix Guillaume d’Ornano, [G2], Milano Premio del Piazzale, L, Premio Ambrosiano, L Sire.

KHOR SHEED 4 wins. See above.

Prince Honor 14 wins from 1300m to 2300m, Pisa Premio San Rossore, Milano Premio Civenna, 2d Milano Premio Trezzano, Premio Lucio Albertoni, 3d Milano Premio Alfo.

Activate 8 wins from 11f to 16¼f, Haydock Bet at Bluesq.com S., Fred’s Lucky Numbers H., 2d Newbury Berkshire County Blind Society H.

Prince Sakhee 2 wins at 2200m, 2400m, Pisa Premio Mario Gianni, Milano

Premio Gemonio, 2d Milano Premio Paderno Dugnano, 3d Milano Premio

Linate.

Prince Esteem Winner at 1600m, Milano Premio Melzo.

3rd Dam

HALO’S PRINCESS, by Halo. 4 wins-3 at 2, $243,659, Woodbine Yearling Sales

S. (f), L, Princess Elizabeth S., L, 2d Woodbine Shady Well S., L, Stampede Park BK Yousif H., L, 3d Woodbine Natalma S., [G3], Fort Erie Bison City S., L, Ontario Debutante S., L, Greenwood Ontario Lassie S., L. Half-sister to Parkpasser, Perfect Connection, Curator (dam of CURATA STORM, VOILE

D’OR, IMPERATRIX). Dam of 11 foals, 8 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

HAILSHAM 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, Derby Italiano, [G1], Sandown

Classic Trial S., [G3], Newmarket Ashley S., 2d York Dante S., [G2], 4th Ascot Royal Lodge S., [G2], Newmarket Craven S., [G3], Scottish Classic S., [G3]. Sire.

Royal Minister 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1m, 3d Fairmount Derby, [G3], 4th Arlington Park Sheridan S., [G3]. Sire.

Princess Skippie. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

PENTAGONO 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 2400m, €111,996, Roma Premio

Villa Borghese, L, Milano Premio Lombardia, Premio Riccardo

Zanocchio, Premio delle Scuderie, Premio Parco d’Oriano, Premio Razza

di Vedano, Premio Alpi Cozie, Roma Premio Siberian Express, 2d Milano

Criterium Ambrosiano, Premio Maria Sacco, Premio Montebello, Premio

Marentino, 3d

Sires of Stakes Horses - Season 2022-23

KuroshioSAVATOXL

LandoSound (GER)

A LotAlotofbanter

Ad ValoremLaure Me In

AdelaideBAROSSA ROSA, TORRENS

Al MaherCHASSIS, PRIVATE EYE, Aiyza, Grey River, Jojo Was a Man

All American -

Looks Like Elvis

All Too HardALLIGATOR BLOOD, Elkington Road, Far Too Easy, Titan Blinders

AlmanzorMANZOICE, Athabascan (FR), Holymanz (NZ), King’s Crossing (NZ), Virtuous Circle (NZ)

Alpine EagleAlpine Wolf, The Map

AmericainDune Forty Five

American PharoahPAVITRA, TIJUANA, Foxy Cleopatra, Pretty Amazing

AnacheevaROLLS

ArchipenkoHUETOR (FR), Aleas (GB)

AsternAFFAIRE A SUIVRE (NZ), AFT CABIN, GOLDEN MILE, PARISAL, Brigantine, Cinderella Days

AtlanteCALLSIGN MAV (NZ)

AustraliaCrystal Pegasus (GB)

Awesome RockAWESOME JOHN, RED SUN SENSATION, SEARCHIN’ ROC’S

AwtaadDIAMIL (IRE), Waterford (IRE)

BarbadosCALYPSO REIGN

Bated BreathBiometric (GB)

BenficaBanju

Better Than ReadyALPINE EDGE, BETTER GET SET, SKIRT THE LAW, THE VOWELS, Ana Jaahza, Chrysaor, Steady Ready, Trifling

BlackfriarsLAST OF THE LINE

Born to SeaVerimli (FR)

Bradbury’s LuckBURNYA TO SURVIVE, Gunmetal Grey

Brave SmashBRAVE MEAD, Brave Strike, Kimochi

Brazen BeauBELSIELLE, EXPLORING, TAUNTING, ZAPATEO, Bello Beau, General Beau, Larimer Street

Bryannbo’s GiftEMERALD KINGDOM

Bull PointMORTY, Raging Bull

BullbarsMR BRIGHTSIDE (NZ)

Cable BayUNCOMMON JAMES, Cable Dancer, Vitalize

CamelotSARACEN KNIGHT (IRE), SIR LUCAN (IRE), SWORDS DRAWN, Port Philip (IRE)

Canford CliffsCliff’s Art (IRE), Colsridge, Money Matters

CapitalistAPPIN GIRL, CANNONBALL, COMRADE ROSA, ECONOMICS, I’MLOVIN’YA, KING KAPA, LAZZAGO, SOVEREIGN FUND, Capital Chase, Clemenceau, Mexico, Miss Drakova, Pure Paradise, Solar Gogo, Tycoon Humma, Veecee

CaravaggioTHE FORTUNE TELLER, Moya Lass

CasamentoAmade (IRE)

Casino PrinceBANDERSNATCH, CASINO SEVENTEEN, CUBAN ROYALE, Caesars Palace

Champs ElyseesSELINO (GB), Grand Promenade (GB)

Charm SpiritKIRWAN’S LANE (NZ), Charmmebaby (NZ), Honorable Spirit

ChoisirCARDINAL GEM, KOTE, MALKOVICH, SNAPDANCER, Empress of Wonder

ChurchillArugamama, Attrition, Cigar Flick, Jenny Jerome, Madame Odette, Northern Barrage, Robusto, Super Chilled City PlaceBLAZING AWAY

Cluster -

Promises Kept

Coconut GroveJadavi

ContributerLion’s Roar (NZ), Premise (NZ)

CriterionBlaze a Trail

DalakhaniDALASAN

Dansili -

PROMISE OF SUCCESS (GB), Dr Drill (GB)

Dark AngelMUNHAMEK (GB), TOP RANKED (IRE), VISINARI (FR), Berdibek (FR), Sibaaq (GB)

Dark ValleyLacrima

Dawn ApproachPAULELE, Dawn Passage, Dream Hour, Rising Light

Declaration of WarELECTRIC GIRL, HASTA LA WAR, VOW AND DECLARE, No Apology, Vegas Knight, Warning

Deep FieldA VERY FINE RED, AYSAR, ENGLISH RIVIERA, FASHION LEGEND, MY BELLA MAE, RAZETA, RUSTIC STEEL, SKY COMMAND, SWEET RIDE, Bases Loaded, Bay Thirteen, Bulikov, Down Low, Field the Moment, Karli’s Karma, Sneaky Paige, Spaceboy

Deep ImpactAS TIME GOES BY, Muramasa, Profondo

DemeritSTAFFORD’S LAD, Revitup

DenmanCavalier Charles, Prime Candidate DissidentBigboyroy, Decent Raine, Outlandos, Pancho, Rebel Rama

Divine ProphetSEE YOU IN HEAVEN, Promitto, Soothsayer

Dream Ahead -

Excellent Dream, Western Temple

DubawiMY OBERON (IRE), Ironclad (GB)

DundeelBENGAL BOY, DUNKEL (NZ), ELLIPTICAL, HOPE IN YOUR HEART, MILITARIZE (NZ), THE INEVITABLE, TRULY INSPIRED, Axeman’s Jazz, Clever Man, Let’srollthedice, Miracle of Love, Tannhauser, Townsend

El RocaNorwegian Bliss (NZ), Wewillrock (NZ), White Noise (NZ)

EncryptionCIFRADO

EpauletteTROACH, VESPERTINE, Oscar Zulu

EurozoneMISS CONTEKI

Exceed and ExcelATHELRIC, BACCHANALIA, BARBER, CYLINDER, EXCELIDA, POUNDING, ZETHUS, ZULFIQAR, Aditi, Augment (NZ), Excel d’Or, Iphimedia, Mach Ten, Ojai, Renosu, Summer Loving

ExcelebrationGROVE FERRY (IRE)

ExosphereSPACEWALK, Deepour, Exo Lady, Upper Limits

Extreme ChoiceESPIONA, SHE’S EXTREME, WOLLOMBI, Don Corleone, Extreme Threat, Extremely Lucky, Extremist, Make a Call, Meridius

Fastnet RockCORNICHE, PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, SNEAKY FIVE, SUREFIRE (GB), El Rocko, Eleven Eleven, Hellfest, Pindaric, Riduna, Stroke of Luck

Fighting SunCHAIN OF LIGHTNING

FiorenteLUNAR FLARE, Apulia, Nobel Heights, Not Usual Glorious, Stars of Carrum

Flying ArtieARTORIUS, ASFOORA, VAST ART, Dalchini

FootstepsinthesandI Am Superman (IRE)

FoxwedgeFOXY FRIDA, Fox Fighter, Snippy Fox FrankelARGENTIA, DAJRAAN (GB), FAROOQ, FRANCESCO GUARDI (IRE), KING FRANKEL (IRE), LET’SBEFRANKBABY, MY WHISPER, SOULCOMBE (GB), STEINEM (GB), Call Di, Converge, Herman Hesse (GB)

Frost GiantUtgard Loki

FrostedIngratiating, Riverina Cyclone

GalahLET’S GALAHVANT

GalileoInterpretation (IRE), Keats (IRE), Maximal (GB), Serpentine (IRE), Team Captain (IRE), The Mediterranean (IRE)

GhibellinesSMOKIN’ ROMANS (NZ), El Gladiador (NZ)

Gingerbread ManChili is Hot, Malkar Pindari, Phanta, Red Can Man

Glass HarmoniumAURORA’S SYMPHONY

GleneaglesTIMOUR (FR)

GlobetrotterTravelling Gigolo

Gold StandardSHEEZA BELTER, Gage Roads

Good JourneyPerfect Route

GruntVEIGHT

Hallowed CrownVILANA, Santero

Hard SpunHARD EMPIRE

Harry AngelARKANSAW KID, STRETAN ANGEL, TOM KITTEN

He’s a DecoyHe’s a Parker

HeadwaterAITCH TWO OH, LITTLE MISS KUBI, Jamaea, Mileva, Thespian Waters, Typhoon Titmus

HellbentKRISTILLI, MAGIC TIME, Awestruck, Benedetta, Divine Glory, Hell Hath No Fury, Hell I Am, Hell Queen

HelmetRESORTMAN

High ChaparralBALLER, Never Again

Highland ReelHIGH APPROACH, Highland Blaze

HinchinbrookBROOKSPIRE, Big Bada Boom

HollerHarley’n’rose

Holy Roman EmperorNumerian (IRE), The Inferno

HookedSirius Princess

HostEDUARDO, The Big Goodbye

HussonCarocapo, Swoop Dog

I Am InvincibleANAVINCI, CHARM STONE, FIFTEEN ROUNDS, GARIBALDI, GODFATHER, HAWAII FIVE OH, HOLYFIELD, I AM ME, I AM UNSTOPPABLE, IMPERATRIZ, IN SECRET, KING OF SPARTA, KING’S GAMBIT, MADEIRA SUNRISE, MINSK MOMENT, QUANTICO, QUEEN OF THE BALL, SHE’S ALL CLASS, SHUFFLE DANCER, VINCO, WALTZ ON BY, ZOUKERETTE, Armed Forces, Blanc de Blanc, Blondeau, California Surreal, Cythera, Forbidden City, Heman, Infatuation, Key Largo, Kundalini, Long Beach, Lubrication, Mumbai Jewel, Nettuno, On the Lead, Rubamos, Salateen, Sicilian, Tajneed, Tiz Invincible, Written in Code

I’m All the TalkEm Tee Aye, The Spruiker IffraajLUNCIES (GB), Ayrton (NZ), Princess Rhaenys, Sakura Girl (NZ), Short Shorts (NZ)

IlovethiscityHappy Clan, King of Hastings, Kings Consort, Pippali

Impending -

Running By

IntelloMankayan (IRE)

InvaderSUNSHINE IN PARIS

Invincible SpiritOLD FLAME (GB)

JakkalberryEXPLOSIVE JACK (NZ), HIGHLAND JAKK (NZ), REGAL LION (NZ), Elusive Express (NZ)

Jimmy CreedJimmy the Bear

JustifyAIR ASSAULT, LEARNING TO FLY, LEGACIES

KarakontiePRINCESS GRACE (USA)

KeanoCROSS TALK (NZ)

KermadecAMOKURA, TUVALU, Montefilia

King’s TroopALL THE KING’S MEN

KingmanEMISSARY (GB), KING COLORADO, Tass

Kitten’s JoyFRUMOS (USA)

KodiacBullfinch (GB), El Bodegon (IRE)

KuroshioSAVATOXL

LandoSound (GER)

LeroidesanimauxZAAKI (GB), Le Don de Vie (GB)

LonhroLINDERMANN, Amenable, Atmosphere, Dipsy Doodle, Kementari, Mirra Vision, Sumatra

Lope de VegaARAPAHO (FR), SURF DANCER (IRE), Harmysian (GB)

Lord of the SkyBallon d’Or

Love Conquers AllDr Why Not

Lucas CranachFlash Aah

MagnusFRONT PAGE, HOW’S THE SERENITY, Dashing, Just Folk, Kemalpasa, Mr Exclusive

MahisaraLinthorpe Lad

Make BelieveMakram (IRE)

MakfiExpat (NZ), The Frontman (NZ)

Manhattan RainJIGSAW, MAN CRUSH, Fame, La Danseuse Rouge, Manhatten Times

MaschinoANOTHER CHINO, MAROCCHINO, Cockney Crew, Cup Night, Wilchino

Masked MarvelTrue Marvel (FR)

MastercraftsmanMILITARY MISSION (IRE), WHITE MARLIN (IRE), Neufbosc (FR)

MauriceAZULA, BANK MAUR, KIBOU, NAMESAKE, NOAH ‘N’ A DEEL, Ausbred Rising Sun, Foujita San, Killiako, Matcha Latte, Mazu Medaglia d’OroKALLOS, Katalin, Namazu, Pal d’Oro, Yonkers (USA)

MehmasMarsabit (IRE)

Merchant NavyROYAL MERCHANT, STEEL CITY

Mikki IsleDragonstone, Katsu

Mint LaneQueman

Mongolian KhanBANKERS CHOICE (NZ), Toregene (NZ)

More Than ReadyAugust Bloom, More Secrets

MosheASHFORD STREET

MossmanMorvada

Mount NelsonBARTHOLOMEU DIAS (GB)

MukhadramSKYMAN (GB)

Sires of Stakes Horses - Season 2022-23 continued

My AdmirationADMIRATION EXPRESS, Bernbrae, Eeyore Wayz, Native Chimes, Sluice Box

MyboycharlieSunshine Rising (FR)

NathanielSpirit Ridge (GB)

Needs FurtherNEEDS SUGAR, THE SPIRIT OF ZERO, Just a Needs

New ApproachCASCADIAN (GB), Warm Smile (GB)

New BayNEW MANDATE (IRE)

NicconiBOSSY NIC, JOYFUL FORTUNE, NATURE STRIP, Crestani, Naiconi, Nicolini Vito, She’s a Rogue, The Bopper, William Thomas

Night of ThunderKUKERACHA (NZ), Acquitted (IRE), Melba Storm

No Nay NeverLADY OF HONOUR, MADAME POMMERY, Douceur, Get Up Girl, Linden Lady, Never Talk, Nodachi, Waverley, Yiyi

Noble MissionBuffalo River (USA), Spanish Mission (USA)

NostradamusIn the Boat

Not a Single DoubtSNAPPED, THALASSOPHILE, Not an Option, Portorosa

Oasis DreamTURAATH (GB)

Ocean ParkHIGH EMOCEAN (NZ), KOVALICA (NZ), Ocean Treaty (NZ)

OratorioSAINTORIO, WEAPONSON, Halatorion

OutreachCloudy Nights, End Assembly

OutstripGOLD TRIP (FR)

OvershareLADY LAGUNA

Panzer DivisionPanzdown

PariahSwiss Exile

Patronize -

Playhouse Patron

Per IncantoLITTLE BROSE, LOST AND RUNNING (NZ), ROCH ‘N’ HORSE (NZ), Miss Galore (NZ)

PierroBONAPARTE, GRAND PIERRO, OSIPENKO (NZ), PERSAN, PIEROSSA, STONECOAT, Dragon Leap, Holbien, Optume, Sacramento

Pigeon CatcherESTI FENY (HUN)

PinsNO COMPROMISE (NZ), Finepoint, Purple Sector (NZ)

Playing GodBUSTLER, FEELS PLAYFUL, NERODIO, PLAYING MARIKA, Baby Paris, Comfort Me, Investmentstrategy, Megami, Nunthorpe

Poet’s VoiceAramaayo, Master Jamie

PowerSNAPPER (NZ), Laws of Indices (IRE), She’s the Gift (NZ)

PrefermentDUNWOODY (NZ)

Press StatementROOTS, Pier Pressure, Press Down

Pride of DubaiBELLA NIPOTINA, DENY KNOWLEDGE (IRE), DUBAI HONOUR (IRE), MAHARBA, MY KHALIFA, SHE’S FIT, SIRILEO MISS, Hypothetical, Pride of Jenni, Street Dancer, Wild Belle

ProisirLEGARTO (NZ), PROWESS (NZ), RIODINI (NZ), TAPILDOODLEDO (NZ), Belle Plaisir (NZ)

Puissance de LuneEn Francais, Gaze Grise

Real ImpactSKY LAB, Berardino, Divine Inanna, Suizuro

Rebel DaneFIREBURN

Rebel RaiderNONCONFORMIST, REBEL RACER, Barb Raider

Red ElementRoman Aureus

Red Hot ChoiceHOT ZED

Redoute’s ChoicePETRONIUS, REDIENER, SOUL CHOICE, Creator, Military Expert

RedwoodANTINO (NZ), SHARP ‘N’ SMART (NZ), Pink Ivory (NZ), Tokorangi (NZ)

Reliable ManANNAVISTO (NZ), ESSONNE (NZ), RENAISSANCE WOMAN (NZ), Benaud, Inspirational Girl (NZ), Lord Ardmore (NZ)

ResetMISSION PHOENIX

Reward for EffortMORE REWARD, OUTLAWS REVENGE, Philonize

RibchesterKRAKARIB, RED CARD, Portray

Rich EnuffDIAMONDS, RICH FORTUNE, Abounding, Belle et Riche, Demolish, Rich Gina

Rip Van WinkleGIN MARTINI (NZ)

Road to RockBONNY EZRA (NZ), Moscow Red (NZ)

RommelSnowdome

RothesayROTHFIRE

RubickBOUND FOR HOME, GLINT OF SILVER, JACQUINOT, OPAL RIDGE, SHADES OF ROSE, Contemptuous, Quick Tempo, Reo, Rubiquitous

Russian RevolutionCOMMUNIST, LIBERTAD, RED RESISTANCE, REVOLUTIONARY MISS, RUSSIAN ALLIANCE, RUSSIAN RONI, THE INSTRUCTOR, Perfect Proposal, Physical Graffiti, Russian Conquest

Sacred FallsAEGON (NZ), ICEBATH (NZ), Sacred Palace (NZ), Waihaha Falls (NZ), Whakamana

SafeguardBUZZOOM, More Special, Snow Prince

Satono AladdinGRAND IMPACT (NZ), PENNYWEKA (NZ), Japanese Emperor (NZ)

SavabeelANGELIC MISS (NZ), ATISHU (NZ), AVEBURY (NZ), I WISH I WIN (NZ), MAJOR BEEL (NZ), MILFORD (NZ), MR MAESTRO (NZ), PO KARE KARE (NZ), Captain Envious (NZ), Hasabro (NZ), Mo’unga (NZ), Savannah Cloud (NZ)

Scissor KickGIGA KICK

Sea the MoonDURSTON (GB)

Sea the StarsAL AABIR (IRE), CEPHEUS (GB), CHALK STREAM (GB), DESERT ICON (FR), UNCLE BRYN (GB), ZEYREK (FR), Seat of Power (IRE), Sheraz (FR)

SebringA LOT MORE LOVE, AGREEABLE, DAISIES, GRAVINA, JAL LEI, MEG, NANAGUI, SEJARDAN, Amati, Billy Ray, Bring the Ransom, Fangirl, Jump the Broom, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Midnight Glow, See Marie

SepoyRemedies

SessionsCOMES A TIME, MASSIMO

ShalaaCHILLED, JENNILALA, PRINCESS DUHALLOW, RECOMMENDATION, Chill the Krug, Custodian, Do it La, Godzilla, Seven Veils, Shalailed, Shalaman, Shalstar, Welwal (GB)

ShamardalLARKSPUR RUN

ShamexpressWeona Smartone (NZ)

Shamus AwardANOTHER AWARD, NONAME LANE, SHAMINO, Distrustful Award, Duais, Enchanted Heart, Swats That

ShockingHERE TO SHOCK (NZ), I’M THUNDERSTRUCK (NZ), Hezashocka (NZ), Nerve Not Verve (NZ)

Shooting to WinCENTREFIRE, DOM TO SHOOT, MAJESTIC SHOT, SHOOTING FOR GOLD, Platinum Shot, Ranges, The Garden

ShowcasingSHOWMANSHIP (NZ), Our Intrigue (NZ)

ShowtimeSHOW ROYALE, Tacito

SidestepParty for Two, Prince of Helena

Sioux NationApache Song

Sir PrancealotCASTE, Prince Tikea

SiyouniAMELIA’S JEWEL, NUGGET (GB)

Smart MissileCROSSHAVEN, MORE PROPHETS, Jericho Missile, Triple Missile

SnippetsonSNIPAROOCHY, Vane Tempest

SnitzelAMUR, BEST OF BORDEAUX, DASHING LEGEND, EMPIRE OF JAPAN, HIP HIP HURRAH, LOFTY STRIKE, SANDPAPER, SCALLOPINI, SHINZO, STROLL, VIENNA PRINCESS, WEE NESSY, WILLIAMSBURG, ZENNZELLA, ZOUKERINO, Andermatt, Brosnan, Cap Ferrat, Generation, In the Congo, Juan Diva, Mr Mozart, Pacific Warrior, Snapback, Waimarie, Willinga Beast, Yearning

So You ThinkGENTLEMAN ROY, KNIGHTS ORDER (IRE), NIMALEE, PALAISIPAN, PARTY PRINCESS, PERFECT THOUGHT, RIGHT YOU ARE, ROCKETING BY, STREET GOSSIP, THINK ABOUT IT, THOUGHT PROVOKING (NZ), Aberfeldie Boy, Bad Wolf, Carif, Cisco Bay, Good Idea, Loco, Poland, Pure Devotion, Realm of Flowers, So Dazzling (NZ), So Si Bon,Thirsty Guest, Titanium Power

SooboogBOOGIE DANCER

SpeightstownSAN HUBERTO (IRE)

SpiethBirdies Galore

Spill the BeansELLSBERG, Count da Beans

Spirit of BoomDE SONIC BOOM, GOLDEN BOOM, MALABOOM, PRINCE OF BOOM, Chinny Boom, Ef Troop, Mass Destruction

SquamosaQuasimoto

Star TurnALSEPHINA, ME ME LAGARDE, SALTAIRE

Star WitnessFAST WITNESS, STELLAR VISTA, Handle the Truth

StarspangledbannerSTAR PATROL, TREASURWAY, D’Jumbuck

StratosphereCairns, Encounter Sphere

Stratum StarIn Her Stride, Kandos Cosmos

Street BossANAMOE, HEURISTIC, PERICLES, Champagne Street, El Padrino, Elphinstone, Heresy, Pimm’s Party, Pinstriped, Renouf, She Dances

StrykerSirene Stryker

Super OneANOTHER ONE, SUPER SMINK, Alpha One, Embeller

SupidoBUENOS NOCHES, WHAT YOU NEED

SwearZOE’S PROMISE

SweynesseSPECIAL SWEY (NZ)

TarzinoGypsy Goddess (NZ), Mountain Guest

TavistockGUNSTOCK (NZ), KISSINGER (NZ), LONDON BANKER (NZ), RUTHLESS DAME (NZ), Glory Bound (NZ), Life Lessons (NZ), Lord Vladivostok (NZ), Tavisan (NZ), Young Werther (NZ)

TeofiloALEGRON, CHARACTER, WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE), Gear Up (IRE), Honeycreeper

TerritoriesBERKELEY SQUARE, LIVE TO TELL, Navajo Peak

Testa RossaCHAILLOT, THIS’LL TESTYA

The Autumn SunAUTUMN BALLET

The Bold OneBold Mac (NZ)

The FactorFUN FACT, Rebel Factor

The MissionYELLOW BRICK

ThronumInvincible Sage

Time for WarCOMMANDO HUNT, IT’SOURTIME

Time TestRunning on Time (NZ), The Years (NZ)

TivaciHoops (NZ), Wolverine (NZ)

Toorak ToffPINTOFF

ToronadoBELTORO, BOIS D’ARGENT (GB), CORNER POCKET, LACED UP HEELS, MARIAMIA, PAPILLON CLUB, SHESALLSHENANIGANS, TREASURED STAR, WILD CHAP, Angry Skies, Fender, Masked Crusader, Queen Air, Shelby Sixtysix

Tough SpeedRoyal and Tough

Trade Fair -

BUSTER BASH, STARTRADE, TRIX OF THE TRADE, Black Shadow

Trapeze ArtistArtistica, Facile, Flying Trapeze

Trust in a GustChicago Storm

TurffonteinAureus Angel, Coal Crusher, First Accused, Mandela Effect

Turn Me LooseSHE’S LICKETYSPLIT (NZ)

Twilight SonWICKLOW (IRE)

TyphonOne More Jack

Uncle MoMomack, Oh Mo

UnencumberedRattle and Bang

Universal RulerRUSTY DREAMS, Staralign, The Velvet Queen VadamosKazalark (NZ), Wine Barron (NZ)

VanbrughMustang Valley (NZ)

VancouverOVERPASS, Designs

VerdiGOLDMAN (NZ)

ViscountGreat Again

WandjinaInfancy, Vreneli, Wandabaa

WantedSIRIUS SUSPECT

War ChantExpress Time

War CommandKALAPOUR (IRE)

War FrontCADRE DU NOIR (USA)

What’s the StoryBig Story (NZ)

Wolf CryProwling

Wootton BassettPROTAGONIST (FR)

Worthy CauseHinged

Written ByRIPCORD, THE NOVELIST, Gangitano, Scorsese

Written TycoonAXE, COOLANGATTA, KISSONALLFORCHEEKS, LITERARY MAGNATE, Acromantula, Arizona Activist, Butch Cassidy, Certainlycan, Maximillius, Rose Quartz, Stageman, Tycoon Evie, Veranskova, Vowmaster, Written Beauty, Yulong Command

WroteWROTE TO ARATAKI (NZ)

XtravagantARTS, Devoted, Lavish Girl

Your SongJAJA CHABOOGIE, MISHANI SNIPER, Frankie Pinot, Gem Song, Smooth Sailing ZacintoUCALLEDIT (NZ)

ZoffanyHi Stranger, Osmose (FR)

ZoustarKIKU, NORTH STAR LASS, OLENTIA, PLATINUM JUBILEE, THE ASTROLOGIST, ZIA, ZOUGOTCHA, ZOUMON, C’Est Magique, Celestial Storm, Climbing Star (NZ), Indian Pacific, Inhibitions, Lovazou, Millane, Mumbai Muse, Right to Party, Sensical, Starry Legend, Zou Sensation, Zou Tiger, Zoulah, Zoustyle, Zousuko n

AUSTRALIAN SIRE LISTS Season 2022-2023

This listing of the leading Australian sires by earnings includes stakes performance (shown in brackets), and percentages are given for winners to runners, stakeswinners to runners and total stakeshorses (winners and placegetters) to runners. The top earner for each horse is shown with its particular individual earnings.

Information in this section is for the season from 1/8/22 to 25/6/23 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes.

Leading Australian Sires

Australian Sire Lists

Leading Australian Broodmare Sires

Leading Australian 2YO Sires

Australian Sire Lists

Leading First Season Sires - Season 2022-2023

Leading Second Season Sires - Season 2022-2023

Leading Third Season Sires - Season 2022-2023

Leading Fourth Season Sires - Season 2022-2023

Leading Fifth Season Sires - Season 2022-2023

Leading 2YO Sires by Winners - Season 2022-2023

AUSTRALIAN STATISTICS Season 2022-2023

Statistics for the 2022-2023 Australian Racing Year, which commenced on August 1, 2022, compiled by Arion Pedigrees. Statistics in this section are for the season from 1/8/22 to 25/6/23

Australian Sires by Winners

Australian Sires by Wins

Australian Sires by Average Earning Index

APEX RATINGS for New

Zealand 2023

Introducing new improved APEX TABLES for both countries, exclusive to BLUEBLOODS.

BLUEBLOODS is now able to present APEX tables, in an improved format showing separate tables for Australia and New Zealand. APEX tables for Australia show ratings for only those stallions which stand (or have stood) in Australia. APEX tables for NZ show ratings for only those stallions which stand (or have stood) in NZ. There are now three separate tables for each country: the default ratings are for horses with at least 150 year starters in the previous seven rolling seasons (runners count as year starters in each season they compete and earn prizemoney); then there are also tables for horses with 100 year starters and 30 year starters which give an insight into the progress of first and second season sires or stallions which serve smaller books. Finally, to recap, APEX A runners are those which earn an amount in the top 2% each season, B runners the next 2%, C runners the next 4%. Therefore ABC runners are those earning an amount that falls in the top 8% each season (2+2+4). For further explanation refer to previous issues. Special thanks to Arion Pedigrees NZ who have developed these tables for Bluebloods and to respected analyst Bill Oppenheim whose brainchild they are. Andrew Reichard, Publisher.

New Zealand APEX “A” Ratings 150 Starters

New Zealand APEX “ABC” Ratings 150 Starters

New Zealand APEX “A” Ratings

100 Starters

New Zealand APEX “ABC” Ratings 100 Starters

New Zealand APEX “A” Ratings 30 Starters

New Zealand APEX “ABC” Ratings 30 Starters

All racing outside New Zealand is covered in this section. In all cases the latest overseas name of the horse is shown as well as its previous New Zealand name. All money is shown in the currency of the country of racing. Information is supplied by ARION PEDIGREES P.O. Box 941,Cambridge 3450, New Zealand Ph: +64 (0)7

Hong Kong

24-May-2023: Happy Valley

COLONEL, B. g. 2016, Ferlax – Outrageous Fortune, by Volksraad (GB), HK$615,600

MAC ATTACKA - PRIME MINISTER (H.K.), B. g. 2015, Makfi (GB) – Khagan, by Viking Ruler (AUS), HK$1,083,000

STARRY NIGHT, B. g. 2018, Vespa – Gardone, by Darci Brahma, HK$461,700

28-May-2023: Sha Tin

CHING, Ch. g. 2018, Frosted (USA) – Darci Dancer, by Darci Brahma, HK$1,083,000

SUMMAROCA - CIRCUIT MIGHTY (H.K.), B. g. 2017, El Roca (AUS) – Summalucky, by Zabeel, HK$615,600

04-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

COLOURFUL PRINCE, Ch. g. 2017, Per Incanto (USA) – Waimiha, by Pins (AUS), HK$615,600

GO GO SIXTEEN, B. g. 2017, Per Incanto (USA) – Ritzy Lady, by Zabeel, HK$615,600

*LUCKY SWEYNESSE, Br. g. 2018, Sweynesse (AUS) – Madonna Mia, by Red Clubs (IRE), HK$2,223,000

SWEET BRIAR, B. g. 2018, Shamexpress – Allawara (AUS), by Von Costa de Hero (AUS), HK$615,600

07-Jun-2023: Happy Valley

GALLANT CROWN, B. g. 2016, Hallowed Crown (AUS) – Justagem, by Stravinsky (USA), HK$615,600

GOLDEN LUCK, B. g. 2019, Per Incanto (USA) – Creil, by Frenchpark (GB), HK$615,600

10-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

BOURBONAIRE, B. g. 2017, Darci Brahma – Star Guest, by Pentire (GB), HK$1,653,000

DREAM WINNER, B. g. 2019, Exosphere (AUS) – Longbeach Lucy, by Brilliance (USA), HK$983,250

LADY’S CHOICE, B. g. 2019, Charm Spirit (IRE) – No Pushover, by Pins (AUS), HK$615,600

MASTER OF LUCK, B. g. 2018, Burgundy – Precious, by Stravinsky (USA), HK$461,700

14-Jun-2023: Happy Valley

FAST SERVE, Ch. g. 2019, Swiss Ace (AUS) – Nahele, by Red Giant (USA), HK$615,600

JOYFUL HUNTER, B. g. 2019, Darci Brahma – Giant Hunter (AUS), by Lope de Vega (IRE), HK$615,600

MALDIVES, B. g. 2016, Burgundy – Celtic Dream, by Casual Lies (USA), HK$1,083,000

18-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

FLYING ACE, Ch. g. 2017, Swiss Ace (AUS) – Dancescape (AUS), by Danehill Dancer (IRE), HK$983,250

KA YING VICTORY, B. g. 2020, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Rockadubai (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS), HK$501,600

SEQUOIDEAE - LOOKING COOL (H.K.), B. g. 2017, Redwood (GB) – Luz (AUS), by King Cugat (USA), HK$615,600

25-Jun-2023: Sha Tin

GREENWICH, Br. g. 2019, War Decree (USA) – Miss Foxy Gal (AUS), by Foxwedge (AUS), HK$615,600

SO AWESOME, B. g. 2016, Rip Van Winkle (IRE) – Lion Blanc (AUS), by Reset (AUS), HK$615,600

*TUCHEL, Br. g. 2018, Redwood (GB) – Trista Rossa (AUS), by Testa Rossa (AUS), HK$2,223,000

Macau

26-May-2023: Macau

FAMOUS SUPREME, Br. g. 2017, Redwood (GB) – Testa’s Big Lassie (AUS), by Testa Rossa (AUS), M$119,700

PRECIOUS ASSET, B. g. 2018, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Amour Cache (AUS), by Exceed and Excel (AUS), M$119,700

27-May-2023: Macau

ASSOCIATION EIGHT, B. g. 2016, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Mirandola (AUS), by O’Reilly, M$168,150

CITY GOLD MARS, B. g. 2018, Rageese (AUS) – Marzeri, by Marju (IRE), M$119,700

FAMOUS RAINBOW, Br. g. 2019, Sweynesse (AUS) – Florence Hilton, by Lucky Unicorn (AUS), M$108,300

If

03-Jun-2023: Macau

FAMOUS ANSON, Gr. g. 2018, Reliable Man (GB) – Lamplighter (AUS), by Fastnet Rock (AUS), M$119,700

POWERFUL STEED, Gr. g. 2019, Astern (AUS) – Sorenata, by Mastercraftsman (IRE), M$108,300

11-Jun-2023: Macau

DESI MASTER, B. g. 2018, Vadamos (FR) – Visible, by Mastercraftsman (IRE), M$108,300

PEARL BIG BROTHER, B. g. 2019, Rageese (AUS) – Maggie’s Secret, by Sakhee’s Secret (GB), M$114,000 PINK MARQUISE, Ch. g. 2018, El Roca (AUS) – O’Erin, by O’Reilly, M$275,000

17-Jun-2023: Macau

FAMOUS RAINBOW, Br. g. 2019, Sweynesse (AUS) – Florence Hilton, by Lucky Unicorn (AUS), M$114,000 DUNTAYAR - HANDSOME ALLOY (MAC.), B. g. 2017, Dundeel –Arpeggio, by Tavistock, M$136,800 HAPPY CAT, B. g. 2018, Rageese (AUS) – Zuma, by Mastercraftsman (IRE), M$114,000

BEAU JASPER - RACING BROTHERS (MAC.), B. g. 2017, Shamexpress – La Campanella, by More Than Ready (USA), M$119,700

23-Jun-2023: Macau

GALAXY WARSHIP, Ch. c. 2019, Sweet Orange (USA) – Silent Ways, by Sir Percy (GB), M$119,700

PRECIOUS ASSET, B. g. 2018, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Amour Cache (AUS), by Exceed and Excel (AUS), M$136,800

24-Jun-2023: Macau

AERAS, B. g. 2018, Zacinto (GB) – Tranquera (AUS), by Show a Heart (AUS), M$134,520

Malaysia

28-May-2023: Selangor TC

BERRY BLISS, B. g. 2018, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Star Class Eagle (AUS), by Domesday (AUS), Rgt.20,480

PASIR PINJI, B. g. 2016, Nadeem (AUS) – Mistaar, by Iffraaj (GB), Rgt.16,882

RESURGENCE, B. g. 2016, Proisir (AUS) – Eleanor Coup, by Daggers Drawn (USA), Rgt.19,096

03-Jun-2023: Perak TC

GEORGETOWN, B. g. 2013, Darci Brahma – Cape Treasure (AUS), by Cape Cross (IRE), Rgt.15,000

HEARTS OF GOLD, Ch. g. 2017, Proisir (AUS) – Lionstar, by Pentire (GB), Rgt.8,303

KING POWER, B. g. 2014, Zed – Manaia, by Bertolini (USA), Rgt.8,303

SOON YOU THINK, B. g. 2014, Showcasing (GB) – Contemplate, by Dream Well (FR), Rgt.8,303

04-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

DESIRE SKY, B. g. 2013, Pins (AUS) – Collection Girl (AUS), by Last Tycoon (IRE), Rgt.10,240 THE PANTHER - GOLDEN SARDINE (MAL.), Ch. g. 2017, Iffraaj (GB) – La Panthere, by Generous (IRE), Rgt.19,096 LEO, B. g. 2014, Bullbars (AUS) – Midnight Snippets, by Danroad (AUS), Rgt.10,240 MASTER BABY, B. g. 2018, Wrote (IRE) – Mango Daiquiri, by Cape Cross (IRE), Rgt.10,240

MICHIKAWA, Br. g. 2017, Proisir (AUS) – Lavalliere (AUS), by Medaglia d’Oro (USA), Rgt.16,882 SOMAR, Br. g. 2016, El Roca (AUS) – Sun Chariot (AUS), by Desert King (IRE), Rgt.16,882

TIN’S MACHINE, B. g. 2016, Roc de Cambes – En Garde, by Duelled (AUS), Rgt.10,240

10-Jun-2023: Penang TC

CADMAN - SUNNY STAR (MAL.), Gr. g. 2015, Coats Choice (AUS) –Elusive Rosie, by Elusive City (USA), Rgt.12,177

11-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

BERRY BLISS, B. g. 2018, Charm Spirit (IRE) – Star Class Eagle (AUS), by Domesday (AUS), Rgt.20,480

D’GREAT DUCHESS, B. f. 2016, El Roca (AUS) – Havana Miss (AUS), by Red Ransom (USA), Rgt.16,882

GREATEST ALL TIME, B. f. 2018, Shamexpress – All Our Chips (AUS), by Redoute’s Choice (AUS), Rgt.8,026

VIVACE LADY - HARVEST (MAL.), B. f. 2016, Showcasing (GB) –Genus, by Zabeel, Rgt.14,391

JOEY, B. g. 2017, Power (GB) – Lyla, by Rip Van Winkle (IRE), Rgt.10,240

MENTAL, B. f. 2018, Ocean Park – Dubrovnik (AUS), by Medaglia d’Oro (USA), Rgt.10,240

STRAP MARKS, B. g. 2013, Jimmy Choux – Dominatrix (AUS), by Marauding, Rgt.14,391

18-Jun-2023: Selangor TC

BEST BAY, B. f. 2014, Darci Brahma – Leading Artist (GB), by Peintre Celebre (USA), Rgt.8,026

JOJU, Br. f. 2017, Burgundy – La Pin, by Pentire (GB), Rgt.14,391

MICHIKAWA, Br. g. 2017, Proisir (AUS) – Lavalliere (AUS), by Medaglia d’Oro (USA), Rgt.14,391

MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN, Br. g. 2018, Sweynesse (AUS) – La Pin, by Pentire (GB), Rgt.16,882

TORNADO PEGASUS, Ch. g. 2016, Echoes of Heaven (AUS) –La Pin, by Pentire (GB), Rgt.11,460

24-Jun-2023: Perak TC

MR WASHINGTON - TRINITY HONOR (MAL.), Br. g. 2013, Rip Van Winkle (IRE) – Bittersweet, by Grosvenor, Rgt.7,085

Mauritius

03-Jun-2023: Champ de Mars

FROSTED GOLD, Gr. c. 2016, All Too Hard (AUS) – Mary d’Or (FR), by Verglas (IRE), Rup65,000

Singapore

27-May-2023: Singapore TC

RAISING SIXTY-ONE, B. g. 2018, Belardo (IRE) – Dazzling Walk, by Zabeel, S$26,775

TE AKAU BEN, B. g. 2017, Tavistock – Danalaga (AUS), by Danehill (USA), S$26,775

THE JUN, B. g. 2014, Pins (AUS) – Disneyland, by O’Reilly, S$16,065

03-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

LIM’S ZOOM, B. g. 2014, Zacinto (GB) – Sound Decision, by Volksraad (GB), S$16,065

MR MALEK, B. g. 2016, Swiss Ace (AUS) – Tina, by Danasinga (AUS), S$58,905

RICH FORTUNE, B. g. 2012, Keeper (AUS) – Blackrock College, by Volksraad (GB), S$16,065

TWO MILLION, B. g. 2019, Zacinto (GB) – Orquidea, by Montjeu (IRE), S$16,065

11-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

CAVANI - COOL SIXTY-ONE (SING.), Gr. g. 2018, Vespa – Marie Doree (FR), by River Bay (USA), S$26,775

GROOVY, B. g. 2019, Swiss Ace (AUS) – Kahala, by Captain Rio (GB), S$10,710

THE BROTHERHOOD, Br. g. 2016, So You Think – Zaflame, by Zabeel, S$16,065

WECANDO, Br. g. 2014, Per Incanto (USA) – Magic Daze, by Grosvenor, S$16,065

17-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

TERRIFIC - CONFLAGRANCE (SING.), B. g. 2014, Thewayyouare (USA) – Baby Gangster (AUS), by Encosta de Lago (AUS), S$16,065

ENGINE START, B. g. 2018, Highly Recommended (AUS) –Melrose Gardens, by Marju (IRE), S$26,775

PALETAS, B. g. 2016, Iffraaj (GB) – Always Happy (USA), by Aldebaran (USA), S$26,775

SACRED COMMAND, Br. g. 2017, Epaulette (AUS) – La Boheme, by O’Reilly, S$37,485

24-Jun-2023: Singapore TC

GOLDEN SENTIENCE, Br. g. 2019, Astern (AUS) – Stentorian, by Ocean Park, S$10,710

HAPPY WARRIOR, Br. g. 2018, Alamosa – Rainbow Rock, by Road to Rock (AUS), S$10,710

MAJOR KING, Br. g. 2018, Per Incanto (USA) – Mojo, by High Chaparral (IRE), S$26,775

RAISING SIXTY-ONE, B. g. 2018, Belardo (IRE) – Dazzling Walk, by Zabeel, S$26,775 n

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NEW ZEALAND STAKES RESULTS Season

2022-2023

Auckland Futurity S. (Great Northern Foal S.)-L

Pukekohe, May 27, NZ$80,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1400m.

1 SALTCOATS, (K Asano 57kg) br g 2, Ardrossan - Savanite by Savabeel.

Trainer: Ms S Logan.

Breeder: JML Bloodstock Ltd, Central, NZ

Owner: Jml Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: L Petagna)

Sires of Stakes Horses - Season 2022-23

AdelaideMALT TIME (AUS)

AlamosaCOLORADO STAR

AlignTightlign

All Too HardBABYLON BERLIN (AUS), DEMONETIZATION (AUS)

AlmanzorCHEVAL D’OR, DYNASTIC, Andalus, Balance of Power, Blue Solitaire, Devildom, Marvelouz, Mehzebeen, Safura

ArdrossanCODIGO, LOCH KATRINE, SALTCOATS

AtlanteOur Alley Cat, Sumi

AzamourPAISLEY PARK, Polly Grey

BurgundyBELLE EN ROUGE, MAVEN BELLE, MISS LAYLA, Alminette, Cu Chulainn

Charm SpiritCharmer, Pacific Dragon

ContributerCAMPIONESSA, ELIZABETH ROSE, FAMILY TIES, MARIA FARINA, SHE’S A CON, I’mintowin, Llanacord, On the Prowl, Silverina, Soprano Supreme

DalgharBUOYANTSEA

Darci BrahmaDARCI LA BELLA, LORD DARCI, SINARAHMA, Golden Darci, Hinepara, Malborough Bay, Spring Tide, The Matador, The Radiant One

Deep FieldBad ‘n’ Bouj (AUS), Mr Mojo Risin’, Oseleta (AUS)

DerrynChannel Surfer, Mischief Managed, Sophmaze

Dial a PrayerConor O’Ceirin

DissidentDISS IS DRAMATIC, Miss Dunsford (AUS), Okay Pal (AUS)

DundeelAQUACADE

Echoes of HeavenOur Echo

El RocaROCABABY, ROMANCING THE MOON, WHITE NOISE, Miss Rockette, Old Town Road

EmbellishLuberon, Paragon, Talisker

Exceed and ExcelSKY ON FIRE (AUS)

FabulousHappy Star

FalkirkDeerfield

Fastnet RockGino Severini (IRE), Packing Rockstar (AUS)

FerlaxInmyshadow

Flying ArtieFIERCE FLIGHT (AUS)

GhibellinesLIVE DRAMA, Abit Sassy, Burgie, Capo Dell Impero, Golden Harvest, Jack Knows Best, Markus Aurelius, Redmond

HeadwaterShe Turns Heads (AUS)

HelmetLangkawi

Highly RecommendedPOLYGON

I Am InvincibleIMPERATRIZ (AUS), I Choose You (AUS), Petrucci (AUS)

AGC Training S. (Jackson S.)-L

Wanganui, June 3, NZ$65,000, Open Weight For Age, 1600m.

1 JUSTASKME, (J Parkes 59kg) b g 7, No Excuse Needed - Often by O’Reilly.

Trainer: S A Sharrock.

Breeder: S A Sharrock, Central, NZ

Owner: T Kemp, B R & S A Sharrock

IffraajGOLDIE’S CHANCE, HUMBUCKER, LA FLORA BELLE, PERFECT SCENARIO, SAKURA GIRL, SEAJETZ

ImpendingIMPENDABELLE (AUS)

Jimmy ChouxChoux In

KeanoIfndoubtgetout

KermadecTROBRIAND (AUS)

KuroshioLINCOLN’S KRUZ (AUS)

Love Conquers AllLove for All (AUS)

MakfiLeave it to Me, Marroni

Mongolian KhanKentucky Rose

NadeemPEP TORQUE, Subtle Point

Niagara -

Secret Amour

No Excuse NeededJUSTASKME

No Nay NeverDiscovery Bay (AUS)

Nom du JeuMauna Loa

Not a Single DoubtBelieve in Magic, Not Guilty, Sans Doute (AUS)

O’ReillySAGUNTO

Ocean ParkDIONYSUS, POSER

Per IncantoBELCLARE, FAITHFUL FEAT, LIGHTNING JACK, PURE INCANTO, Charms Star, Kick On, Nod of the Head

PierroLord Cosmos (AUS)

PinsPinion

Poet’s VoiceSummer Festival (GB)

PostponedHONESTY

PowerPHELAN THE POWER, Hacksaw Ridge

Press StatementHOLD THE PRESS (AUS), WINDICATOR FAMILY

Pride of DubaiDESERT LIGHTNING, Matter of Honour (AUS)

ProisirARBY, DARK DESTROYER, LEGARTO, LEVANTE, PIER, PROWESS, SOLDIER BOY, WAITAK, Avaquinella, Chikira Lass, Contagious, Gospodin, Kelly Coe, Tamahine

PucciniFull of Sincerity

Pure ChampionTyler Eight

Redoute’s ChoiceLes Crayeres

RedwoodPLATINUM INVADOR, SHARP ‘N’ SMART, SOLIDIFY

Reliable ManBeyond Violet, Librarsi, The Buffer

Rip Van WinkleSPECIALTY Road to RockRiviera Rock

Rock ‘n’ PopALJAY, Rock Sensation, The Mayor

RubickRubicon Crossing (AUS)

Russian RevolutionBolshoi Star (AUS)

Sacred FallsAROMATIC, Aegon, Rapid Falls, Sassyness, The Woman King, Zee Falls

SantosULANOVA

Satono AladdinPENNYWEKA, SACRED SATONO, TOKYO TYCOON, Lantern Way

Castletown S.-L

Wanganui, June 3, NZ$65,000, 2yo Open Set Weight, 1200m.

1 CHANTILLY LACE, (L Sutherland 55kg) br f 2, U S Navy Flag - On the Move by More Than Ready. Trainer: Ms C A Bambry.

Breeder: K J Hickman ONZM, Canterbury, NZ

Owner: Chrissy Bambry, Judith Bambry, Tony Bambry

SavabeelBRANDO, CRUZ MISSILE, MAZZOLINO, PRISE DE FER, SYNCHRONIZE, Belle of the Ball, Fashion Shoot, Klairelle, Savoir Faire, Sedaka, Skew Wiff

Savile RowPerfectly Suited

SebringDaytona Red

ShamexpressDENBY ROAD, Coventina Bay, Express Princess, Kikimora, Sanibel, Shamus, Tough Time, Zola Express

Shinko KingROGER THAT

ShockingDEFIBRILLATE, ESS VEE ARE, El Vencedor, Kilowatt, Kopua, Lincoln King, Nerve Not Verve, Self Obsession

Shooting to WinDapper, Victorem, Winning for All (AUS)

ShowcasingButler, Funny Girl, Monza Circuito

SnitzelETHEREAL STAR (AUS), GREEN AEON (AUS), LETZBEGLAM (AUS), Luella Cristina (AUS), Rhetorical, Rockland (AUS)

So You ThinkASATHOUGHT (AUS), COGNITO (AUS), Burn to Shine, Contemplation, Saint Alice (AUS)

StaphanosPIGNAN

Star TurnAcademy Award

Stratum StarBetty Spaghetti (AUS)

Street CryLEADERBOARD (USA)

Super EasyBONNY LASS, Duncan Creek

SweynesseDragon Queen

Swiss AceMaster Brutus

TarzinoBitcoin

TavistockPEARL OF ALSACE, TAVATTACK, TIMES TICKING, TOWN CRYER, VIKTOR VEGAS, Le Sablier, Leitrim Lad, Tavis Court

TelperionAccidental Tourist

The Autumn SunTulsi (AUS)

The Bold OneMary Louise

Time TestMadame Giselle

TivaciONE KISS, Lowe Flying ToronadoTHE INTIMIDATOR (AUS)

Turn Me LooseSHE’S LICKETYSPLIT, SILVER KING, WESSEX

U S Navy FlagCHANTILLY LACE, Aprilia, Penvose Lad (AUS), To Catch a Thief (AUS)

VadamosDEVASTATE, LA CRIQUE, Missy Moola, Warsaw

VanbrughMUSTANG VALLEY, SHEEZ DOMINANT, WILD NIGHT

VancouverILLICIT DREAMS

VespaCharbano, Puntura

War DecreeVAL DI ZOLDO

Written TycoonGlamour Tycoon (AUS)

WroteBEST SELLER

ZacintoHE’S A DOOZY

ZedLADIES MAN, Chase, Verry Flash, Waisake

ZoustarZOURION, Habana (AUS) n

NEW ZEALAND SIRES LISTS Season

2022-2023

This listing of the leading New Zealand sires by earnings includes stakes performance (shown in brackets), and percentages are given for winners to runners, stakeswinners to runners and total stakeshorses (winners and placegetters) to runners. The top earner for each horse is shown with its particular individual earnings. Information in this section is for the season from 1/8/22 to 25/6/23 and includes prizemoney paid from bonus schemes.

Leading New Zealand Sires

Leading New Zealand Broodmare Sires

Leading New Zealand 2YO Sires

INTERNATIONAL STAKES RESULTS Season 2023

G.P. de Potrancas-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. May 25. 1600m, Heavy

1 NO FEAR (BRZ), f 2, Agnes Gold - Fleche by First American.

2 Carmen la Linda, ch f 2, Daddy Long Legs - Carmelinda by Editor’s Note.

3 Noche Alta, b f 2, Hi Happy - Noche de Sueños by Orpen.

G.P. Gran Criterium-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. May 25. 1600m, Heavy

1 UNICO HAPPY, b c 2, Hi Happy - Union Sovietica by Orpen.

2 Giant Rimout, b c 2, Remote - Giant’s Talkative by Giant’s Causeway.

3 Principe Yon, b c 2, Sabayon - Princess Juliana by Candy Ride.

G.P. 25 de Mayo-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. May 25. 2400m, Heavy

1 MENINO DO RIO, b c 3, Fortify - Desert Dream by Elusive Quality.

2 Soviet Again, ch c 5, Seek Again - Soviet Filly by Orpen.

3 Pepe Joy, b c 5, Fortify - Penelope Inc by Include.

Yushun Himba-G1

Tokyo, Japan. May 21. 2400m, Good to Firm

1 LIBERTY ISLAND, b f 3, Duramente - Yankee Rose by All American.

2 Harper, b f 3, Heart’s Cry - Seresta by Jump Start.

3 Dura, b f 3, Duramente - Isis by King Halo.

Woolavington 2000-G1

Greyville, South Africa. May 27. 2000m, Good

1 RAIN IN HOLLAND, f 4, Duke of Marmalade - Imvula by Aqlaam.

2 Time Flies, f 4, Dynasty - Right and Ready by Whipper.

3 Silver Darling, b f 4, Silvano - Jet Belle by Jet Master.

Daily News 2000 S.-G1

Greyville, South Africa. May 27. 2000m, Good

1 SEE IT AGAIN, ch c 3, Twice Over - Supreme Vision by Visionaire.

2 Dave the King, b c 3, Global View - Touche by Jet Master.

3 Without Question, b g 3, The United States - Siena’s Star by Argonaut.

Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup-G1

Sha Tin, Hong Kong. May 28. 2400m, Good

1 RUSSIAN EMPEROR (IRE), b g 5, Galileo - Atlantic Jewel by Fastnet Rock.

2 Romantic Warrior (IRE), b g 4, Acclamation - Folk Melody by Street Cry.

3 Collins Street - Five G Patch (H.K.) (IRE), b g 4, Camelot - Uliana by Darshaan.

Clasico Club Hípico de Santiago-G1

Club Hipico, Chile. May 28. 2000m,

1 LUKKA, ch c 3, Lookin at Lucky - Antic by Kitten’s Joy.

2 Mi Elegido, b c 3, Seeking the Dia - Sirena del Egeo by Indian Lodge.

3 Mama Lili, b f 3, Ivan Denisovich - Margaret Mitchell by Until Sundown.

Irish Two Thousand Guineas-G1

Curragh, Ireland. May 27. 1m, Good

1 PADDINGTON (GB), b c 3, Siyouni - Modern Eagle by Montjeu.

2 Cairo, b c 3, Quality Road - Cuff by Galileo.

3 Hi Royal, b c 3, Kodiac - Majestic Roi by Street Cry.

Tokyo Yushun-G1

Tokyo, Japan. May 28. 2400m, Good to Firm

1 TASTIERA, b c 3, Satono Crown - Partitura by Manhattan Cafe.

2 Sol Oriens, b c 3, Kitasan Black - Skia by Motivator.

3 Hearts Concerto, c 3, Heart’s Cry - Nasuno Sibelius by Unbridled’s Song.

Tattersalls Gold Cup-G1

Curragh, Ireland. May 28. 10½f, Good

1 LUXEMBOURG, b c 4, Camelot - Attire by Danehill Dancer.

2 Bay Bridge (GB), b c 5, New Bay - Hayyona by Multiplex.

3 Piz Badile, b c 4, Ulysses - That Which is Not by Elusive Quality.

Irish One Thousand Guineas-G1

Curragh, Ireland. May 28. 1m, Good

1 TAHIYRA, b f 3, Siyouni - Tarana by Cape Cross.

2 Meditate, br f 3, No Nay Never - Pembina by Dalakhani.

3 Comhra, b f 3, Vocalised - Gold Mirage by Galileo.

Prix d’Ispahan-G1

ParisLongchamp, France. May 29. 1850m, Good to Soft

1 ANMAAT (IRE), b g 5, Awtaad - African Moonlight by Halling.

2 Light Infantry, ch c 4, Fast Company - Lights on Me by Kyllachy.

3 Facteur Cheval (IRE), b g 4, Ribchester - Jawlaat by Shamardal.

Gamely S.-G1

Santa Anita, USA. May 29. 9f, Firm

1 MACADAMIA (BRZ), f 5, Hat Trick - Une Autre Etoile by Northern Afleet.

2 Quattroelle (IRE), b f 5, Mehmas - Heavenly River by Stormy River.

3 Queen Goddess, br f 5, Empire Maker - Royal Story by Lemon Drop Kid.

Shoemaker Mile S.-G1

Santa Anita, USA. May 29. 1m, Firm

1 EXAULTED, b c 6, Twirling Candy - Gilded Miracle by Gilded Time.

2 Irideo (ARG), b c 7, Easing Along - Infiltrada by Footstepsinthesand.

3 Hong Kong Harry (IRE), ch g 6, Es Que Love - Vital Body by Gold Away.

Hollywood Gold Cup-G1

Santa Anita, USA. May 29. 1¼m, Fast

1 DEFUNDED, ch c 5, Dialed In - Wind Caper by Touch Gold.

2 Piroli, b c 4, Battle of Midway - Phonybooksnrecords by Tapit.

3 Kiss Today Goodbye, b or br c 6, Cairo Prince - Savvy Hester by Heatseeker.

Allan Robertson Championship S.-G1

Scottsville, South Africa. Jun 3. 1200m, Good to Soft

1 MRS GERIATRIX, ch f 2, Vercingetorix - Velvet Glove by Kahal.

2 Winter Cloud, f 2, What a Winter - Montelissima by Montjeu.

3 Elegant Ice, ch f 2, What a Winter - Elegantes by Danehill Dancer.

Gold Medallion-G1

Scottsville, South Africa. Jun 3. 1200m, Good to Soft

1 LUCKY LAD, b c 2, Gimmethegreenlight - Imperial State by Caesour.

2 Outlaw King, c 2, Rafeef - Way of Escape by Greys Inn.

3 Guy Gibson, c 2, Lancaster Bomber - Kiss and Fly by Jet Master.

South African Fillies Sprint S.-G1

Scottsville, South Africa. Jun 3. 1200m, Good to Soft

1 PRINCESS CALLA, b f 5, Flower Alley - Princess Royal by Captain Al.

2 Desert Miracle, f 4, Dynasty - Welwitschia by Oasis Dream.

3 Golden Hostess, b f 3, Gold Standard - Hosta by French Deputy.

Golden Horse Sprint-G1

Scottsville, South Africa. Jun 3. 1200m, Good to Soft

1 GIMME A PRINCE, c 4, Gimmethegreenlight - Real Princess by Trippi.

2 Thunderstruck, c 3, Rafeef - Varikate by Var.

3 Surjay, b f 4, Vercingetorix - Something of Value by Badger Land.

Coronation Cup-G1

Epsom, Great Britain. Jun 2. 1½m, Good to Firm

1 EMILY UPJOHN, b f 4, Sea the Stars - Hidden Brief by Barathea.

2 Westover, b c 4, Frankel - Mirabilis by Lear Fan.

3 Point Lonsdale (IRE), b c 4, Australia - Sweepstake by Acclamation.

The Oaks-G1

Epsom, Great Britain. Jun 2. 1½m, Good to Firm

1 SOUL SISTER (IRE), b f 3, Frankel - Dream Peace by Dansili.

2 Savethelastdance (IRE), ch f 3, Galileo - Daddys Lil Darling by Scat Daddy.

3 Caernarfon, b f 3, Cityscape - Royal Ffanci by Royal Applause.

The Derby-G1

Epsom, Great Britain. Jun 3. 1½m, Good to Firm

1 AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE), br c 3, Deep Impact - Rhododendron by Galileo.

2 King of Steel (USA), gr c 3, Wootton Bassett - Eldacar by Verglas.

3 White Birch, gr c 3, Ulysses - Diagnostic by Dutch Art.

Yasuda Kinen-G1

Tokyo, Japan. Jun 4. 1600m, Good to Firm

1 SONGLINE, br f 5, Kizuna - Luminous Parade by Symboli Kris S.

2 Serifos, ch c 4, Daiwa Major - Sea Front by Le Havre.

3 Schnell Meister (GER), b c 5, Kingman - Serienholde by Soldier Hollow.

Prix du Jockey Club-G1

Chantilly, France. Jun 4. 2100m, Good

1 ACE IMPACT (IRE), b c 3, Cracksman - Absolutly Me by Anabaa Blue.

2 Big Rock, b c 3, Rock of Gibraltar - Hardiyna by Sea the Stars.

3 Marhaba Ya Sanafi (IRE), b c 3, Muhaarar - Danega by Galileo.

Gold Challenge S.-G1

Greyville, South Africa. Jun 10. 1600m, Good to Soft

1 CHARLES DICKENS, ch c 3, Trippi - Demanding Lady by Dynasty.

2 Al Muthana (AUS), b c 5, Deep Field - El Daana by Redoute’s Choice.

3 Zapatillas, b c 4, Master of My Fate - Moggytwoshoes by Mogok.

Just a Game S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 9. 1m, Firm

1 IN ITALIAN (GB), ch f 5, Dubawi - Florentina by Redoute’s Choice.

2 Spendarella, b f 4, Karakontie - Spanish Bunny by Unusual Heat.

3 Wakanaka (IRE), b f 5, Power - Storyline by Kodiac.

New York S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 9. 1¼m, Firm

1 MARKETSEGMENTATION, b or br f 4, American Pharoah - Lonelily by Medaglia d’Oro.

2 Didia (ARG), b f 5, Orpen - Delambre by Rainbow Corner.

3 McKulick (GB), b f 4, Frankel - Astrelle by Makfi.

Acorn S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 9. 8½f, Fast

1 PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS, b f 3, Into Mischief - Pretty City Dancer by Tapit.

2 Dorth Vader, b or br f 3, Girvin - Hardcore Candy by Yonaguska.

3 Occult, b or br f 3, Into Mischief - Magical Feeling by Empire Maker.

Ogden Phipps S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 8½f, Fast

1 CLAIRIERE, b f 5, Curlin - Cavorting by Bernardini.

2 Search Results, b or br f 5, Flatter - Co Cola by Candy Ride.

3 Played Hard, b f 5, Into Mischief - Well Lived by Tiznow.

Jaipur S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 6f, Firm

1 CARAVEL, gr f 6, Mizzen Mast - Zeezee Zoomzoom by Congrats.

2 Big Invasion, b c 4, Declaration of War - Curls in Place by Curlin.

3 Casa Creed, b c 7, Jimmy Creed - Achalaya by Bellamy Road.

Belmont S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 1½m, Fast

1 ARCANGELO, gr c 3, Arrogate - Modeling by Tapit.

2 Forte, b or br c 3, Violence - Queen Caroline by Blame.

3 Tapit Trice, gr c 3, Tapit - Danzatrice by Dunkirk.

Metropolitan H.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 1m, Fast

1 CODY’S WISH, b c 5, Curlin - Dance Card by Tapit.

2 Zandon, b or br c 4, Upstart - Memories Prevail by Creative Cause.

3 White Abarrio, gr c 4, Race Day - Catching Diamonds by Into Mischief.

Manhattan S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 1¼m, Firm

1 UP TO THE MARK, b c 4, Not This Time - Belle’s Finale by Ghostzapper.

2 Soldier Rising (GB), b g 5, Frankel - Sahrawi by Pivotal.

3 Ottoman Fleet (GB), b g 4, Sea the Stars - Innevera by Motivator.

Woody Stephens S.-G1

Belmont, USA. Jun 10. 7f, Fast

1 ARABIAN LION, ch c 3, Justify - Unbound by Distorted Humor.

2 Drew’s Gold, b or br c 3, Violence - Frolic’s Revenge by Vindication.

3 Gilmore, gr c 3, Twirling Candy - My Surfer Girl by Henny Hughes.

Clasico Tanteo de Potrancas-G1

Hipodromo Chile, Chile. Jun 17. 1500m,

1 RICHI, b f 2, Practical Joke - Rich Baby by Scat Daddy.

2 Courage, b f 2, Bombardero Daddy - Avicii by Tumblebrutus.

3 Entera Good, b f 2, Good Samaritan - Entera Buena by Hurricane Cat.

G.P. Roberto e Nelson Grimaldi Seabra-G1

Gavea, Brazil. Jun 17. 2000m,

1 KENLOVA, f 3, Didimo - Love It by Amigoni.

2 Rennes, f 3, Salto - Grand Ocean by Setembro Chove.

3 Just Like, f 4, Wild Event - Beach Ball by Put it Back.

G.P. Major Suckow-G1

Gavea, Brazil. Jun 17. 1000m,

1 MANDRAKE, c 2, Tiger Heart - Condoleza by Macho Uno.

2 Oriana Do Iguassu, f 4, Tiger Heart - Flying Trip by Trippi.

3 Unorthodox, c 4, Tiger Heart - Discreet Fun by Discreet Cat.

G.P. Jockey Club Brasileiro-G1

Gavea, Brazil. Jun 18. 1600m,

1 THE LAST EMPEROR, c 2, Can the Man - Lua Lã by Pioneering.

2 Underdog, c 2, Can the Man - Lady Charlotte by Wild Event.

3 Martin Luther King, c 2, Put it Back - Romany Queen by Ghadeer.

G.P. Presidente da Republica-G1

Gavea, Brazil. Jun 18. 1600m,

1 USHUAIA IBIZA, c 3, Glória de Campeão - Beautiful Zuca by Elusive Quality.

2 Bien Sureño, ch c 6, First American - Notável Sureña by Redattore.

3 Oceano Azul, c 4, Forestry - Vejinha by Choctaw Ridge.

G.P. Brasil-G1

Gavea, Brazil. Jun 18. 2400m,

1 RAPTORS, c 3, Hat Trick - Eurotrip by Wild Event.

2 Escher, c 3, Setembro Chove - Estoy Contigo by Yagli.

3 Olympic Kremlin, ch c 5, Agnes Gold - Sweet Lemonade by Lemon Drop Kid. Prix de Diane-G1

Chantilly, France. Jun 18. 2100m, Good to Soft

1 BLUE ROSE CEN (IRE), b f 3, Churchill - Queen Blossom by Jeremy.

2 Never Ending Story (IRE), b f 3, Dubawi - Athena by Camelot.

3 Tasmania (GER), ch f 3, Australia - Tusked Wings by Adlerflug.

Queen Anne S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 20. 1m, Good

1 TRIPLE TIME (IRE), b c 4, Frankel - Reem Three by Mark of Esteem.

2 Inspiral, b f 4, Frankel - Starscope by Selkirk.

3 Light Infantry (FR), ch c 4, Fast Company - Lights on Me by Kyllachy.

King’s Stand S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 20. 5f, Good (Good to Soft in places)

1 BRADSELL, b c 3, Tasleet - Russian Punch by Archipenko.

2 Highfield Princess (FR), b f 6, Night of Thunder - Pure Illusion by Danehill.

3 Annaf (IRE), br c 4, Muhaarar - Shimah by Storm Cat.

St James’s Palace S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 20. 1m, Good (Good to Soft in places)

1 PADDINGTON, b c 3, Siyouni - Modern Eagle by Montjeu.

2 Chaldean, ch c 3, Frankel - Suelita by Dutch Art.

3 Charyn (IRE), gr c 3, Dark Angel - Futoon by Kodiac.

Prince of Wales’s S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 21. 1¼m, Good

1 MOSTAHDAF (IRE), br c 5, Frankel - Handassa by Dubawi.

2 Luxembourg (IRE), b c 4, Camelot - Attire by Danehill Dancer.

3 Adayar (IRE), b c 5, Frankel - Anna Salai by Dubawi.

Gold Cup-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 22. 2½m, Good to Firm

1 COURAGE MON AMI, b g 4, Frankel - Crimson Ribbon by Lemon Drop Kid.

2 Coltrane (IRE), b g 6, Mastercraftsman - Promise Me by Montjeu.

3 Subjectivist, b c 6, Teofilo - Reckoning by Danehill Dancer.

Clasico Tanteo de Potrillos-G1

Hipodromo Chile, Chile. Jun 24. 1500m,

1 SOQUI, b c 2, Practical Joke - Wiki by Scat Daddy.

2 Morricone, ch c 2, Practical Joke - Maiastra by Scat Daddy.

3 Storm Tiger, blk c 2, Exaggerator - Isla de Elba by Neko Bay.

Clasico Pamplona-G1

Monterrico, Peru. Jun 25. 2000m,

1 SAMAY, ch f 4, Power World - Punta Cana by Privately Held.

2 Abundancia (USA), ch f 2, California Chrome - Cry to Kat’s Me by Street Cry.

3 Raika, br f 4, Minister’s Joy - Lady Solange by Pegasusbystorm.

Clasico Jockey Club del Perú-G1

Monterrico, Peru. Jun 25. 2400m,

1 PARADIGMA, br c 3, Power World - Felicidad by Flanders Fields.

2 Gluck, ch c 3, Koko Mambo - Musical Prodigy by Bernstein.

3 Danny’s Story, br c 5, Kung Fu Mambo - Gong Zhu by Pure Prize.

Commonwealth Cup-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 23. 6f, Good to Firm

1 SHAQUILLE, b c 3, Charm Spirit - Magic by Galileo.

2 Little Big Bear (IRE), b c 3, No Nay Never - Adventure Seeker by Bering.

3 Swingalong (IRE), ch f 3, Showcasing - Pilates by Shamardal.

Coronation S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 23. 1m, Good to Firm

1 TAHIYRA (IRE), b f 3, Siyouni - Tarana by Cape Cross.

2 Remarquee, b f 3, Kingman - Regardez by Champs Elysees.

3 Sounds of Heaven, b f 3, Kingman - Ring the Bell by Galileo.

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee S.-G1

Royal Ascot, Great Britain. Jun 24. 6f, Good to Firm

1 KHAADEM (IRE), br g 7, Dark Angel - White Daffodil by Footstepsinthesand.

2 Sacred, b f 5, Exceed and Excel - Sacre Caroline by Blame.

3 Highfield Princess (FR), b f 6, Night of Thunder - Pure Illusion by Danehill.

Takarazuka Kinen-G1

Hanshin, Japan. Jun 25. 2200m, Good to Firm

1 EQUINOX, b or br c 4, Kitasan Black - Chateau Blanche by King Halo.

2 Through Seven Seas, b f 5, Dream Journey - Mighty Slew by Kurofune.

3 Justin Palace, b c 4, Deep Impact - Palace Rumor by Royal Anthem.

G.P. Estrellas Juvenile Fillies-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 23. 1600m, Normal

1 NEVERWALKALONE (BRZ), f 2, Agnes Gold - Zafira by Redattore.

2 No Fear (BRZ), f 2, Agnes Gold - Fleche by First American.

3 Elvitas, b f 2, Cosmic Trigger - Excellent Bid by Asiatic Boy.

G.P. Estrellas Juvenile-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 23. 1600m, Normal

1 DARK LOVE, b c 2, In the Dark - Lovely Lady by Honour and Glory.

2 Empeñoso Craf, b c 2, Mastercraftsman - Empeñosa Holiday by Harlan’s Holiday.

3 Epityrum, b or br c 2, Portal del Alto - Estas Afuera by Bernstein.

G.P. Estrellas Sprint-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 24. 1000m, Normal

1 LABRADO, b c 3, Le Blues - Sabrina Land by Sebi Halo.

2 Leon Americano, ch c 4, Zensational - Leandrinha by Bernstein.

3 Expressive Smart, ch c 8, Expressive Halo - Smart Emper by Emperor Jones.

G.P. Estrellas Mile-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 24. 1600m, Normal

1 LOVE THE RACES, ch c 4, Hurricane Cat - Love and Roses by King’s Best.

2 Satu, b c 3, Catcher in the Rye - Sa Talaia by Equal Stripes.

3 Lawson, b c 3, Le Blues - La Ñacanina by Alydar’s Groom.

G.P. Estrellas Distaff-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 24. 2000m, Normal

1 BELLEZA DE ARTEAGA, ch f 5, Cosmic Trigger - Bunny Sand by Footstepsinthesand.

2 Punta Turquesa, b f 3, Fortify - Pleasant Pacific by Stormy Atlantic.

3 Mysterious Way (BRZ), f 3, Agnes Gold - Hostellerie by Know Heights.

G.P. Estrellas Classic-G1

San Isidro, Argentina. Jun 24. 2000m, Normal

1 NATAN, b c 3, Señor Candy - Nuit by Orpen.

2 Jazz Seiver, b c 3, Super Saver - Jazz Catch by Catcher in the Rye.

3 Menino Do Rio, b c 3, Fortify - Desert Dream by Elusive Quality.

Clasico Alberto Vial Infante-G1

Club Hipico, Chile. Jun 25. 1600m,

1 KAY ARMY, ch c 2, Katmai - Soviet Army by Pure Prize.

2 Lottar, b c 2, Seeking the Dia - La Rockola by Rock of Gibraltar.

3 Referendum Joke, b c 2, Practical Joke - Rania la Reina by Monthir.

One of Australia’s most promising classic colts of the nearly completed 22/23 season is Osipenko, by Pierro out of Raskova by Henrythenavigator. Raskova’s 2nd dam is a full sister to Street Cry whose dam Helen Street is one of the key females in modern pedigrees.

Helen Street (Troy – Waterway by Riverman) was a leading filly of her generation in England with victories from 1200m to 2400m including the Irish Oaks Gr1. She has reached even greater heights as a broodmare as the dam of Street Cry,

Osipenko

grandam of Shamardal (whose dam is a sister to Street Cry), 3rd dam of unbeaten champion 2yo Victor Ludorum (who is by Shamardal and thus inbred 3x3 to Helen Street) and 4th dam of Gr1 winner Territories. In Australia she is the 3rd dam of Gr1 placed Thronum and 4th dam of our hero, the rising star Osipenko. Winner of three of his nine starts, Osipenko finished a close 3rd in the Gr1 Caulfield Guineas to Golden Mile and in his most recent preparation after being beaten less than two lengths in both the

Gr1 George Ryder and Gr1 Doncaster he was switched back to his own age group to record an authoritative win in the Gr3 Frank Packer Plate 2000m at Randwick. The manner of his win suggested that Osipenko could well become another Gr1 winning descendant of Helen Street at his next preparation and that 2,400m should be within his scope.

Osipenko is by Golden Slipper winner Pierro. The Coolmore stallion is the sire of six individual Gr1 winners including both Derby and Oaks winners indicating

Osipenko traces to the influential mare Helen Street.

Lea Lane was a daughter of British champion Nasrullah.

Rose Bower represents the same Nasrullah nick with Princequillo as many Grade 1 or Group 1 performers, including Secretariat. Rose Bower acts as a female version of Secretariat’s pattern.

Hopespringseternal never raced owing to a paddock accident as a young filly.

She fractured her near knee. Bred by Claiborne Farm, she ended up in the ownership of W. T. Young’s Overbrook Farm at a time when I was working on the farm. We all knew her by the nickname “Hope”. In conformation, Hopespringseternal was more like her dam Rose Bower than her father Buckpasser. Rose Bower would also produce a Forli filly who became the dm of High Brite, 15 wins and earnings of US $1,150,519. His wins include the True North Stakes (G.2) and various Grade 3 stakes among them the Rosebud, Gravesend and Sports Page Handicaps.

Bruce Campbell and Early Bird Stud originally owned Hopespringseternal and bred Hope’s best foal, Miswaki who resembled his sire Mr. Prospector. Miswaki an athletic chestnut colt born 1978, won 6 of 13 starts on three continents. He earned US $232,320 and was a brilliant juvenile, voted Champion 2YO colt of France, winning the Prix de la Salamandre G.1, Prix Yacowlef (Listed) and was runner-up in the Prix Morny G.1. He finished third in the Dewhurst Stakes

G.1. At three, he ran in the United States winning the Charles Hatten Stakes and was runner-up in the Saratoga Handicap and Fall Highweight Handicap G.3. He was retired to Walmac Farm, Lexington, Kentucky in 1982 and buried next to the graves of Alleged and Nureyev.

In 1975, Hope produced a filly by Secretariat inbred 3 x 3 to the great Princequillo. Named Hope For All, she produced the outstanding filly Lacovia, dam of Tobougg.

Hope For All was bred by Christopher Chenery, the breeder of the great Secretariat. From 9 starts she only managed 3 placings. At stud, from seven foals, she produced Lacovia, bought as a yearling by French trainer Francois Boutin for US $200,000. Lacovia won 3 of 6 starts including the Prix Saint-Alary

G.1 and Prix de Diane (French Oaks) G.1 Lacovia’s best foal was Tobougg (by Barathea) raced by H H Sheikh Ahmed alMaktoum. This good-looking bay colt won the Darley Dewhurst Stakes G.1 and Prix de la Salamandre G.1 as a two year old and progressed to be second in the Champion Stakes, Hong Kong Cup and third in the English Derby G.1. Tobougg entered stud in 2003 at Dalham Hall, Newmarket and shuttled three times to Australia. Hopesspringseternal also produced the fillies Till Eternity (by Nijinsky II), Northern Eternity (by Northern Dancer) and Hopespringsforever (by Mr. Prospector).

I asked W. T. Young to name the Mr. Prospector filly Hopespringsforever. She inherited more refinement than most of her siblings. Shipped to England, she had a light preparation (placed from

5 starts) before returning to Kentucky where she produced Apollo Cat, a filly by Storm Cat, 4 wins $US 161,823 Listed Colleen Stakes, 2nd Cicada Stakes. She also produced Steady Cat, 5 wins US $224,327 who was the stakes-placed dam of Jump Start, winner of the Saratoga Special G/3 and a successful sire. Northern Eternity was a big, tall filly who won the St. Catherine Stakes and was runner-up in the Lowther Stakes

G.2. Owned by Mr Young’s daughter Lucy, Northern Eternity produced Eternal Reve, a strong filly by Diesis who won 3 times earning US $241,058. Eternal Reve would win the Listed Prix Yacowlef in France, the Matron Stakes G.1 in Ireland and finish runner-up in the Coronation Stakes G.1 in England. She is an early example of the successful Sharpen Up cross with Northern Dancer. The workmanlike Eternity Star (Majestic Light-Northern Eternity) won 4 times in France and California, scoring in the Listed Prix de Pontarme, Hollywood Derby G.1

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These two great sires have combined well with each other in every which way imaginable.

His seven generation pedigree shows inbreeding to three of the most influential mares of the late 20th century; Special, Natalma and Lalun who are responsible for three of the strongest nicks in modern pedigrees: Special via Nureyev and Sadler’s Wells; Natalma via Northern Dancer and Danehill and Lalun via Never Bend and Bold Reason. Osipenko has four lines of each mare.

How far will Osipenko run? A strong clue lies in the fact that his sire is inbred to Mill Reef while his dam is inbred to Riverman. The classic influences Mill Reef and Riverman are both bred on the Never Bend/Princequillo cross which gives Osipenko four presences of this “Classic” nick, reinforcing the idea that Osipenko will appreciate 2,000m plus.

The piece de resistance of this pedigree is undoubtedly the tail female line being established by Osipenko’s 4th dam Helen

Street. She is what Dennis Craig would have termed a “Cluster Mare”, or what might accurately be described as a Blue Hen with multiple Gr1 winners closely descended from her already, and it’s early days.

Her Gr1 winning son Street Cry is the sire of 135 SWs, her Gr1 winning grandson Shamardal (out of a sister to Street Cry) is the sire of 165 SWs. She is the 4th dam of Gr1 winner Territories sire of 10 SWs and she is the 3rd dam of undefeated Gr1 winning 2yo Victor Ludorum who is embarking on a stallion career at Darley. Victor Ludorum is by Shamardal, thus inbred 3f x 3f to Helen Street and he is the poster boy for his pattern. Here in Australia we have already seen two Gr1 placegetters tracing to Helen Street, Thronum (a sire of winners) and our subject horse Osipenko who looks a Gr1winner in waiting. And a fine stallion prospect.

BB

Pedigree for HELEN STREET

Andrew Reichard

HELEN STREET

By TROY Gr1 winner

MOUNT HELENA GRECIAN SLIPPER HISTORIAN HELENSINKA STREET CRY

By

HELENA’S SECRET MAGNA GRECIA

TARANTO

By

TERRITORIES OSIPENKO

FAMILY CHART of HELEN STREET and OSIPENKO

Mr Prospector line sires in GREEN

Gr1 winners and placegetters in ORANGE

Danzig by Sadler’s Wells by Pennekamp by Machiavellian by Machiavllian 2 Gr1 wins SIRE of 135 SW

ANTIQUITIES SHAMARDAL DIAMOND NECKLACE By Five Star Day by Warning by Kaldounevees by Giant’s Causeway by Unbridled’s Song 3 Gr1 wins SIRE of 165 SW

THRONUM

VICTOR LUDORUM RASKOVA

Snitzel by Machiavellian by Shamardal by Henrythenavigator Gr1 runnerup 2 Gr1 wins SIRE SIRE (Helen Street 3fx3f)

By Invincible Spirit by Pierro Gr1 winner Gr1 placed SIRE of 10 SW

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Five-time Group winner over sprint trips including the all-important G1 1,200m WFA sprint.

GENETICALLY PROVEN CC speed gene PROVEN SPEED G1 WFA sprint winner

Standing at Northwood Park, Vic at $16,500 (inc GST). Payment on live foal

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