ITB_October2014

OCTOBER 2014

OCTOBER 2014

£4.95 • ISSUE 53

Reverse fortunes

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English Channel: the Turf sire gets his first Grade 1 winner on Dirt

Philippa Cooper:

discusses her route to becoming known as a “successful owner-breeder”

Roger Charlton:

the Beckhampton trainer has new plans for Al Kazeem

Whatever your viewpoint on the Group 1 QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes, it was THE race of summer 2014

MAKFI World Champion 3yo

TWEENHILLS FARM & STUD MAKFI HARBOUR WATCH HAVANA GOLD

Leading GB/IRE first-crop sire with 43% winners to runners*, higher than his sire Dubawi at the same stage.

His 2yos are winning all over the world, with Stakes horses/prospects already emerging in Harpy, Czar (USA), Daramakfi, Art Brut (JPN), Cornwallville, etc.

Look out for his 2014 yearlings at the sales, including siblings to Stakes horses Astrophysical Jet, Coral Wave, Expedition, Irresistible, Kilmore Quay, Master Of War, Observational, Pearl Of Africa, Pearl Secret, Royal Rock, Slight Advantage, Vital Equine, etc. *13 winners from 30 runners. Statistics by Hyperion Promotions to 8/9/14

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French Derby hero THE GREY GATSBY landed the Irish Champion Stakes

• ALFRED NOBEL • CAMELOT • CANFORD CLIFFS • CHOISIR • DECLARATION OF WAR • EXCELEBRATION • FASTNET ROCK • • FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND • GALILEO • HENRYTHENAVIGATOR • HIGH CHAPARRAL • HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR • MASTERCRAFTSMAN • MOST IMPROVED • PEINTRE CELEBRE • • POUR MOI • POWER • REQUINTO • RIP VAN WINKLE • ROCK OF GIBRALTAR • SO YOU THINK • THEWAYYOUARE • ZOFFANY •

Leading 2nd Crop Sires in Europe Sire 1 MASTERCRAFTSMAN 2 Sea The Stars 3 Le Havre

Total £ 2,925,978 2,720,237 1,775,876

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Last year’s Racing Post Trophy winner KINGSTON HILL won the St. Leger Stakes

European Champion 2YO and Classic-winning 3YO. European Champion First Crop sire in 2013.

Sire of 3 first-crop Classic winners in 2014.

Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-6131298. Fax: 353-52-6131382. Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne, Mathieu Legars or Jason Walsh. Tom Gaffney, David Magnier, Joe Hernon, Cathal Murphy or Jim Carey: 353-25-31966/31689. Kevin Buckley (UK Rep.) 44-7827-795156.

E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Web site: www.coolmore.com All stallions nominated to EBF.

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First word

Paul Haigh sees equine reputations come and go ahead of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

13 News

Sad deaths of Street Cry and Jeremy; Olympic Glory and Garswood retire to stud, William Huntingdon cheats in the Ice Bucket Challenge

20 It was a great weekend...

St Leger Saturday and the Irish Champions double-header saw Mastercraftsman join the top table of stallions, writes Sue Montgomery

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31 Stallion stats

Stallion statistics from Weatherbys

33 World thoroughbred rankings to September 7, 2014

36 It’s all over for Moon

Sea The Moon was found to be injured after his defeat in the Grosser Von Preis, but the race was a big ask anyway, says Jocelyn de Moubray

41 Keeneland on the up

Nancy Sexton reports from the September Yearling Sale that saw further gains on 2013

44 Channel hopping

Despite being known as a Turf sire, English Channel gets his first Grade 1 winner on Dirt. Alan Porter gives a bloodstock analysis of the son of Smart Strike

50 Breeding and racing

Philippa Cooper of Normandie Stud discusses her route to becoming a “successful owner-breeder”

58 Following the Harbinger

Liz Price interviews Yvonne Jacques, owner of Grandera, but whose big start in racing was through involvement in the Highclere syndicate that owned the Group 1 winner, Harbinger

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23 62 Quiet satisfaction

Roger Charlton talks to Julian Smyth about training at Beckhampton, the good season he has enjoyed, and his plans for Al Kazeem

69 Mare of the month

Hit The Sky, dam of Listed winner Mayhem

73 The database

Pedigrees complied by Weatherbys

90 Photo of the Month

Andrea Atzeni and Paul Smith

Reverse fortunes in Ireland, by PA

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Popped...

Reputations have come and gone in the run up to the Arc de Triomphe, writes Paul Haigh

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aghrooda’s defeat in the Yorkshire Oaks shattered any illusions her supporters might have entertained about her invincibility, and really beating Telescope and Muhkdaram in the King George may not quite have been the world-class form it looked at the time.

And yet Taghrooda now finds herself Arc favourite again, an indication not so much of any reappraisal of her form (Tapestry has certainly done nothing for it) but because, in western Europe anyway, no one can quite think who’s got a better claim.

Not Australia anyway, who displayed most of his unquestionable talent in the Irish Champion Stakes and might still have won in spite of a ride about which Joseph O’Brien is positively remorseful, and in which he put up a pound overweight.

Not his Leopardstown conqueror The Grey Gatsby either, the beneficiary of Ryan Moore’s brilliance, because we’ve already been told he won’t be running.

On the whole you’d have to say that if the pair had been given comparable rides the result would have been reversed. It can’t be denied though that the Prix du JockeyClub winner wore down Australia, who’d shown dazzling speed to come wider than Texas round the home turn and draw clear.

Only just over 4l away in third though was Trading Leather. Would anyone expect that worthy contender to get within 4l of whoever wins the race that counts on the first Sunday in October?

Certainly Australia didn’t look at Leopardstown as though he is a horse who needed another couple of furlongs. Perhaps he won the Derby on pure class. His very best trip may even be 1m1f. If Kingman doesn’t go to the Breeders’ Cup, Australia could probably win the BC Mile as he pleased.

A week before these events we’d seen the downfall of another temporary Arc favourite. Schadenfreude may be one of the last free pleasures left on the planet, but it’s also one of the most objectionable, and only someone who’d laid the brilliant Deutsches Derby winner in order to escape from under a dump truck full of debt could be excused for doing any rejoicing about the injury which slowed See The Moon in the Grosser Preis von Baden –

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In Ectot’s surge from the rear he showed exactly the sort of acceleration that’s usually a prerequisite for Arc success

and then saw him retired a week later.

So we came to Arc trials day – and Treve. But first a word about the Prix Niel, and a few stats worth playing with.

Twelve colts have gone on from victory in the Niel to the major triumph three weeks later. Seven horses trained

by André Fabre have won the Arc. Fabre’s most recent Arc winner was Rail Link in 2006, who was also the most recent winner of the three-year-old colts’ trial to graduate to the all-age championship.

Those who think it may be time for another Niel winner to make the leap, as well as those to whom it may also have occurred that it’s about time the most successful French trainer of the modern era extended his record number of Arc winners to eight, will not have been dismayed by the way Ectot dealt with his field after a layoff of five months.

In Ectot’s surge from the rear he showed exactly the sort of acceleration that’s usually a prerequisite for Arc success.

This month those who’d been flummoxed by Treve’s two defeats this year after the Motivator filly had looked like one of the very greatest Arc winners, had taken great heart from the reports from Criquette Head-Maarek’s stable that the world’s joint top-rated horse for 2013 had shown every sign of perfect recovery from whatever injury hampered her at Ascot – and not just recovery: she had bloomed.

Before the Group 1 Prix Vermeille she was re-installed as Arc favourite, a position she’d held from last October until this June. Rumours of a great one’s return to greatness will do that, even if the great one hasn’t set foot on a racecourse since the previously faithful lost their faith.

In the Vermeille she tried to do what Ectot had done in the Niel and, for a while, it did look as though she’d mow them down from the rear. Then her run ended and she could only stay on for a close-ish fourth. Immediately the faithful fled the scene again, and out she went to 14/1, with some doubting whether she’d even reappear to defend her Arc crown.

Ectot’s race though was run at a more even pace than the Vermeille. Criquette Head took heart from the fact that the last 5f of that one was run in just over 57secs. If a ringrusty Treve had come from last to pick them up at that pace, she would have had to have been one of the mares of all time. And perhaps – it’s only a vague possibility by the

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first word look of things this year – she still is. She has sore feet, and now wears pads under her plates. The ground was firm on Arc Trials day, though not as firm as it had been at Royal Ascot. It may have changed by October 5, and she will be fitter for that run on September 14.

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he other Arc trial, the Prix Foy, told us little as usual. Only two horses have gone on from the Foy to win the Arc in recent times and one of them was Allez France 40 years ago. If Ruler Of The World adds to that number, it will need half a dozen better qualified horses to underperform.

So the sounds we’ve been listening to since mid-August have been mostly those of popping reputations.

Britain’s trade newspaper has even gone so far as to suggest that the Qipco British Champion Stakes this year might be a better quality race than the one most of us outside of America have come to accept as the pinnacle of racing achievement.

Oh yeah? The worst you can say about this Arc is that it may be a weaker Arc field than it looked as though it was going to be a couple of months ago.

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?

Well three of them actually, and at the time of writing they are in mid-air and proceeding towards Paris at not an awful lot less than the speed of sound.

If you think Ectot may not improve enough on his Niel performance; if you think he may have been a bit lucky

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But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?

Well three of them actually, and at the time of writing, they are in mid-air and proceeding towards Paris at not an awful lot less than the speed of sound

to beat Adelaide on whom Ryan Moore showed that even the greatest jockeys can be fallible; if you think that anyway Adelaide is nowhere near good enough to win an Arc (although he may well be good enough to win the Cox Plate), you may be interested in the progress of this plane.

If you think the King George form is about as good as Taghrooda is; if you think that even back to near her best Treve will have a monstrous task to win again off a four-year-old’s weight; if you think Avenir Certain is a very good filly but far from certain to be good enough, then you should be plotting every inch of this plane’s journey and of its occupants’ subsequent journey by horse-limo (outriders?) to Chantiily.

Because these three, who have blotted no copybooks in recent weeks, are on their way from the East. They include the world’s highest-rated racehorse this year who made the Dubai Duty Free field look like a clump of trees; they include the dual winner of the Takarazuka Kinen with over £8 million in earnings to his name, and they include Harp Star (this year’s Juliet?) already acclaimed in the land of her birth as the best three-year-old filly they’ve seen. When she was beaten a neck in the Japanese Oaks, she ran the whole straight with a front shoe not off – that wouldn’t have been so bad – but dangling, and was still closing at the finish. She is the first of her age and sex to make the Arc bid for Japan.

If the ground turns soft, as it so often does for the Arc, that might slow down at least two of them. If it stays firm, a Japanese trifecta is not inconceivable.

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the news

Stallions Street Cry and Jeremy both put down after problems Darley’s Dubai World Cup winner Street Cry, who sired the amazing racemare Zenyatta, and Jeremy, sire of this season’s leading juvenile Kool Kompany, both died in September.

The 16-year-old Street Cry had to be put down after suffering from complications due to a neurological condition that had been affecting him.

A son of Darley’s Machiavellian and out of the Troy mare Helen Street, Street Cry retired to Jonabell Stud, Darley’s US base, a Group and Grade 1 winner.

His first crop included the brilliant Zenyatta, a 19-time winner, as well as Street Sense, who is the only horse to win both the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and the Kentucky Derby.

Sheikh Mohammed’s bloodstock advisor John Ferguson said: “Street Cry epitomised everything that Darley and Godolphin aim to

achieve – he was bred by Sheikh Mohammed in Ireland, excelled at the very highest level on the racecourse in Dubai and the US, and then became the lynchpin of our stallion operations in both America and Australia. His contribution to the breed has been significant and we have been so fortunate to have him.

He will be sorely missed by everyone.”

Jeremy, who had been based at Garryrichard Stud for two seasons after transferring from the Irish National Stud, had to be put down after fracturing a carpal joint when recovering from surgery. The stallion had been operated on after picking up an injury at exercise.

Winner of the Jersey Stakes (G3) and the Betfred Mile (G2), the 11-year-old son of Danehill Dancer was also twice Group 1 placed when second in the Queen Anne Stakes and third in the Sussex Stakes.

Bred by Betty Moran, he stood for five seasons at the Irish National, but transferred to Garryrichard Stud for the past two years.

Kool Kompany is the best he has produced on the Flat, while over jumps his leading performer was the talented Triumph Hurdle winner Our Conor, who died last year.

“As a son of champion Danehill Dancer and a direct descendent of Highclere, the family of Deep Impact and Nashwan, Jeremy was bred to be a champion. All the signs are that we will see more champions by him in the future,” said John Osborne, CEO of the Irish National Stud.

Top, Street Cry at Jonabell. The son of Machiavellian is the sire of 14 Group / Grade 1 winners to date and has stood at a six-figure sum for the last seven years.

Bottom, Jeremy wins the Group 2 Betfred Mile.

He was enjoying his finest Flat season at stud, courtesy of Kool Kompany’s juvenile Group race performances

Oliver Brady was a passionate supporter of his home county of Monaghan

Flamboyant trainer Oliver Brady dies at 75 Trainer Oliver Brady, widely known for his cries of “Up Monaghan” after he’d saddled a winner, died in September. He was 75 years of age and had fought cancer for many years, yet he did not let his illness stop him and had runners through to the last ten days before his death. He also worked tirelessly for charity.

Brady’s post-race winning celebrations were legendary and he would often make a rousing speech and then lead a sing-song.

The racegoers would pour down to the winners’ enclosure to hear what he was going to say.

Brady went close to winning the County Hurdle at the 2003 Cheltenham Festival with Balapour, while Baron De Feypo was third in the 2007 Coral Cup. The well-fancied Ebadiyan ran through the wing of the second-last in the Triumph Hurdle when still a few lengths clear in the 2009 Triumph Hurdle won by Zaynar.

Brady worked closely with friend and business partner Rita Shah, who owned many of the horses he trained. Their Shabra Group is a hugely successful plastic recycling, reprocessing and bottle-sorting business.

The pair also formed the Shabra Charity, which has donated generously to numerous worthy causes over the last few decades.

In 2003, a cancerous cyst was found in Brady’s stomach and he was told he had six months to live. As well as being a diabetic and suffering problems with his lungs, he also had a quadruple bypass operation.

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Battle lines drawn over bloodstock sales in South Africa South African bloodstock is currently the subject of a battle of power between Bloodstock South Africa, (BSA), part of the country’s Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, and five-year-old Cape Thoroughbred Sales (CTS).

BSA has traditionally held sales in association with entertainment group Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, while the young CTS has conducted popular city-centre auctions in Cape Town.

In September, CTS, which, unlike BSA, guarantees payments to vendors, announced that it will be staging a ready-to-run sale at Turffontein racecourse in Johannesburg on November 1, at around the same time BSA holds

its own sale in the city.

CTS is also planning to launch a new yearling sale in Johannesburg next April, the same month as the BSA holds its own sale there.

Soon after the announcement, Summerhill Stud, one of South Africa’s most influential breeders, withdrew its entire draft from this year’s BSA’s Emperors Palace Ready To Run Sale.

In a further blow to BSA,

Emperors Palace will not be renewing its contract with the organisation after the end of this year, entering into a relationship with CTS instead.

BSA chairman Susan Rowett said: “There is much speculation that CTS have launched a hostile assault on [us], which could pose a threat to the future of sales activities of our association.

“The TBA runs sales on a truly independent basis where all men count, but none too much.”

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Prod, Straight Arrow and Wren.

The racecourse stand then was quite primitive and the sales horses were mainly housed in tented stalls.

Tattersalls has now taken a majority stake in the company, which has six days of sales through the year in the west of France.

There are some posh new stables and the grandstand has a smart second-floor restaurant in which buyers can bid in comfort as the horses are paraded in front of the winning post.

Memories of the early days include meeting Con and Theresa Marnane, and getting outbid by Jean-Claude Rouget on anything nice. The Marnanes are still enthusiastic about the sale and bought ten yearlings.

Rouget, who is poised to win a second trainers’ championship, thoroughly enjoys buying value yearlings and is very good at it. He spent a period as pupil assistant at Kingsclere, but was not easily remembered by my brother-in-law.

Had he been blonde, curvaceous, and female, he might have stuck in his memory better!

Rouget is an excellent placer of horses and, Hannon-like, can get the best out of a very large team of horses

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and band of owners.

Other cross-channel buyers included Karl and Elaine Burke, Richard Venn (now a Normandy resident), Al Donald, Harry and Christina Dunlop, Ilke Gansera-Leveque, Jamie Railton and Katie Walsh.

The latter two share a common passion for ice cream, more appropriate than cigars for Railton in the summer weather.

Aggregates were up and averages slightly down, but the sale included ten yearlings by Kendargent, eight

by Siyouni and seven by Le Havre, all currently very successful sires.

Four hundred and fifty horses are trained at La Teste and Liam, Emma

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Rouget, who is poised to win a second trainers’ championship, thoroughly enjoys buying value yearlings and is very good at it

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come to this column fresh from a four-day foray into Bordeaux for the Osarus Yearling sale at La Teste.

Well, perhaps, “fresh” would not be the best way to describe myself after a 16-hour round trip by road and an attempt to see most of the yearlings.

Liam Norris was a welcome main co-driver, though Emma Berry was allowed to drive and navigate the half-mile to the ferry after lunch, which was not sourced on Trip Advisor and was the worst meal I have ever had in France.

I know Liam does not really like driving my Hilux and would rather be behind the wheel of one of his smarter cars, however, mine carries more freight and one of the carrots of driving is the excellent Normandie Wine Warehouse in Ouistreham.

Jean-Phillipe, the boss, is a congenial wine expert, prepared to let us try any wine and is a keen three-day eventing fan, who counts William FoxPitt amongst his friends and clients.

I had first gone to the Osarus sale in its early days in 2007 and 2008, but I also had a lucky run at La Teste racecourse in the 1990s winning the Listed Criterium du Bequet with Sharp

and myself had a very enjoyable first lot with Christophe Ferland who trains a fifth of the total. He had spent time with Peter Walwyn, Sir Mark Prescott, Charlie Mann, as well as with Richard Gibson in Chantilly.

He sprang to prominence with Dabirsim, who was unbeaten in five starts at two – Liam and I sent mares to him in Germany this year having seen him win the Morny in 2011.

Arcachon is a delightful place to live with the largest sand dune in Europe, found near Pyla, and favoured by frequent breezes from the ocean on one side and the Bassin on the other. It is home to 19th century oyster beds and their cabins, used for both harvesting and tasting.

Needless to say there are plenty of interesting restaurants with great local wine, being so close to Bordeaux. Our modest, but friendly, hotel was close to the marina and 50 yards from a great Trip Advisor food recommendation in “Au Pique Assiette”.

It can be loosely translated as scrounger or sponger and, according to Hubert Honore, boss of the Haras d’Ommeel, very appropriate for me!

Prices are much more reasonable than Deauville and the weather more reliable.

the news “The sales activity enables the association to earn profits that it can then apply for the benefit of breeders and the thoroughbred breed, these include equine health, vaccination programmes, research, quarantine and trade.”

In a letter to the Sporting Post, Barry Irwin of Team Valor has warned against the development of a monopoly, while Adrian Todd of CTS has been quoted saying that the company was “in no way intending to affect the working operations of the TBA”.

We got back in time to see replays of the Leger meeting and Irish Champions Day at The Curragh.

I was delighted to see Kingston Hill triumph in the last Classic and uphold the Derby form. I was lucky enough to train a maternal relation, Lord Jim, who was a solid 2m black-type performer.

James Underwood, in his usual dogmatic way, said before the race that “on paper, there is little likelihood a son of Mastercraftsman will stay that trip against stouter-bred animals”.

Perhaps Roger Varian does not need the “rudimentary pedigree notes” that Underwood wants to send him.

In the Irish Champions’ Stakes, Australia had to travel a lot further than The Grey Gatsby, who benefited from Ryan Moore. The Grey Gatsby probably does have less stamina on his dam’s side, and rounded off a great day for Mastercraftsman.

Finally, I am pleased to report that I completed the Ice Bucket challenge given to me by Leanne Masterton.

I was told that I cheated by wearing a Driza-bone and Akubra, but I am pleased to report they were protective!

I am open to modelling offers...

I passed on the challenge to John Warren and Paul Holmes à Court from Heytesbury in Western Australia.

I also promised to double my donation to www.mndassociation.org if they took up the challenge... which, of course, they did.

Garswood to retire for 2015

Barry Irwin of Team Valor, a major operator in South Africa

Garswood, winner of this August’s Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest, will retire to Cheveley Park Stud for the 2015 season.

The Newmarket farm bred the son of Dutch Art and sold him as a foal to Portanova Bloodstock for 19,000gns, buying back into him from owner David Armstrong as a two-year-old after victory in the Rosebery Stakes and finished second in the Cornwallis Stakes (G2).

This year as a four-year-old he has stepped his form up to that Group 1 level having previously won the Lennox Stakes (G2) and finished third in the Group 1 Prix de la Forêt.

Garswood is scheduled to have one more run before retiring, an outing likely to come back in this autumn’s Forêt.

Garswood is out of the unraced Kyllachy mare Penchant, a three-parts sister to Coronation Stakes and Falmouth Stakes runner-up Infallible.

Cheveley Park Stud managing director Chris Richardson said: “Garswood, an impressive individual in every way, will retire to Cheveley Park Stud after his last intended race in the Prix de la Forêt, bringing a further exciting element to our already strong portfolio of stallions available to British and international breeders alike.”

Black Caviar has first foal

Champion racemare Black Caviar has produced her first foal, a filly by Exceed And Excel.

Black Caviar’s part-owner Neil Werrett said in a statement: “She was a champion on the track and she’s proved to be a champion mum with the safe arrival of her first foal.

“We’re incredibly proud that she’s given birth to a filly and equally delighted that both Black Caviar and her foal are healthy and doing well.

“We wish to thank the team that have nurtured her so well throughout her pregnancy and ensured the safe delivery of the filly.

“Black Caviar was the people’s horse and we are looking forward to sharing this filly’s journey with the people of Australia.

“It will be a long and patient road from birth to racetrack so at this time we are revelling in the excitement of being proud parents.”

After hearing the news, Black Caviar’s former trainer Peter Moody tweeted: “So pleased to hear of the safe arrival of Nelly’s first foal.”

Black Caviar retired in 2013 with a perfect record of 25 wins from 25 runs, including 15 Group 1 wins.

New CEO for Weatherbys Ire

William Huntingdon, aka Windy Miller, takes the Ice Bucket challenge. Despite doubling his donation, we reckon Windy is cheating wearing his “Driza-bone”.

We challenge him to a repeat performance, but wearing a T-shirt and shorts

Weatherbys Ireland announced the appointment of Ronan Murphy as its new CEO. Murphy takes over from Joe Kiernan, who is retiring after 25 years in the role in November.

Murphy is joining Weatherbys from Hermitage Genetics where he has played a leading role in developing one of Ireland’s most successful international animal breeding businesses.

Johnny Weatherby, chairman of Weatherbys, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to recruit a candidate of Ronan’s calibre and experience into this vitally important position.

“I am confident that he will help us to develop and grow our whole Irish operation. My grateful thanks go to Joe Kiernan, without whose wise stewardship the business would not be what it is today. He retires with our very best wishes.’

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Olympic Glory to retire to Haras de Bouquetot Olympic Glory will join the Al Shaqab stallion roster at Haras de Bouquetot in Normandy after a final outing in either the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes or Prix de la Forêt.

The four-year-old son of Choisir will join Planteur and Style Vendome, who have both had a year at stud for Bouquetot.

A three-time Group 1 winner Olympic Glory was bred by Denis McDonnell out of the winning Alzao mare Acidanthera, a grand-daughter of the Queen Mary winner Amaranda. He was bought by Peter and Ross Doyle for £65,000 at the DBS Premier Yearling Sale.

Olympic Glory was one of the leading two-year-olds of his year winning the Group 2 Superlative Stakes, the Group 2 Vintage Stakes and the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère, and finished second to Dawn Approach in Royal Ascot’s Coventry Stakes (G2).

As a three-year-old he won the Greenham Stakes, just missed out in the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois before success in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1).

This season he took his third Group 1 with success in the Lockinge Stakes.

Richard Hannon Jnr, trainer of the colt, said: “Olympic Glory

is the most amazingly consistent horse who we have enjoyed campaigning at the highest level for the past three years.

“He has a wonderful temperament, and physically you could not wish to see a more imposing individual.”

Olympic Glory is the best runner by Choisir, sire of this year’s leading first-season stallion Starspangledbanner, and a grandson of Danehill Dancer, who is currently making a strong impression as a sire of sires.

His stallion sons include Mastercraftsman, Monsieur Bond, Fast Company and the recently deceased Jeremy.

Olympic Glory after Ascot success

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...for leading sales consignor Ted Voute, who voices his opinion on all things bloodstock and sales-related

rish racing unified to get runners in races, people to watch them, and put on a spectacular Champions weekend featuring auctions, parties and high-class racing.

Breeders, trainers and influential racing politicians pulled in the same direction to ensure that they hustled in people and horses to attend the international event.

It has to be said, that once again, QIPCO and Qatar made everything possible and they now have transformed sponsorship in three countries – in France for Arc weekend, Irish Champions weekend and the Champions meetings in England. They also sponsor several high profile races during the year.

Can British racing learn from the unification in Ireland, especially to whole-heartedly back a project involving breeders, trainers, jockeys and politicians alike?

Watching from the side-lines, it seems the heavily factionalised horseracing industry in the UK continues to make attempts to work together using the Horseman’s Group as a unified medium.

Ultimately the BHA is where the buck stops, and the various high-level changes leaves me again hoping that the men at the top grasp the very complex balance of powers.

There are many “needy” organisations in the fish tank who feather their own needs using divisive techniques, which have been honed over many years of a changeable leadership.

The industry must unify in order to speak as one voice, to give support to each other and to the tradesmen within the sport and industry. There are too many politicians doing the circuit of free lunches and festivals, both at home and abroad exacerbating the behind-the-scenes factional promotion of organisations instead of unification.

The new chairman needs to deliver a lot in a short period of time, as well

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as provide governance, but together we must stand to make our livelihood prosper in a very competitive world.

I implore the many associations and committees to swim in the same direction, to support and “suggest” behind closed doors, not in the media each time someone isn’t getting their own way.

Racing in the UK is turning around and racecourses are giving the fans what they want – a good time.

Racing today is not like the old days of “pure racing”, but we are working in the entertainment business and competition is fierce, and we have a lot to offer. Joined together we will achieve a very successful sport and industry.

With the sales season under way, early indications are of a continuing solid market for northern-hemisphere yearlings.

Arqana and Doncaster both finished on a par with 2013 after the huge jumps in median and average of last year and Keeneland was also on level pegging, but with around a third of the book not sold.

Encouragingly, many of the high-profile buyers were restrained in the US and this should bode well for the Goffs Orby (will probably have happened by the time you read this) and Tattersalls Book 1 – I still find the dropping of the select book name from Houghton hard to get used too!

The Book 2 catalogue has been reduced in size, and fillies have also been trimmed down to a third, if that!

These two factors are sure to combine to make this sale the biggest riser in terms of average and median on the European sales circuit and will be impossible to get into next year!!

Many people will return home looking at their broodmare band to see how many of their produce will be strong enough for Book 2 in 2015 and beyond, but will be unable to sell mares to upgrade as the main 2014 mixed catalogues will be closed.

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It was just a great weekend...

... and saw second-season sire Mastercraftsman move into the top league, writes Sue Montgomery

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hat this season’s middledistance three-year-olds are a cut above the average there is no doubt; the only remaining question is now the final pecking order.

Events at Doncaster, where the Derby runner-up and third Kingston Hill and Romsdal filled the first two places in the St

Left and below St Leger winners Kingston Hill and Andrea Atzeni

Leger, made the Epsom form look rock-solid.

But just three hours later at Leopardstown, the Derby hero Australia went under by a neck as the Prix du Jockey-Club winner The Grey Gatsby took his revenge for defeat in the York International 24 days earlier.

And there may still be a Classic generation shake-up as the autumn programme progresses after the one-time Derby favourite Free Eagle blasted his field apart in a Group 3 contest at Leopardstown on his belated seasonal debut, and Ectot took Longchamp’s most reliable Arc trial, the Prix Niel, on his first run since April.

Between Doncaster and Epsom, where he kept Australia honest all the way to the line, Kingston Hill had run only once, staying on strongly into fourth on a drop back to 1m2f in the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes.

He is best with some ease under his feet and had missed various engagements because of too-fast ground, and his St Leger participation was in the balance until the day before.

Happily, he was given the go-ahead by trainer Roger Varian and maintained the touch of credibility that the oldest, longest and toughest Classic has regained in recent years. The venerable race is no longer part of commercial bloodstock thinking, but it is very much a strand of the seasonal narrative and invariably provides a tremendous spectacle.

The 238th running was no exception as Andrea Atzeni brought Kingston Hill with a long, sustained run down the middle of the course to cut down Romsdal, who had gone for home nearly a quarter of a mile out, inside the final furlong.

Before the St Leger, Kingston Hill’s stamina was unproven over the extended 1m6f, but his relaxed style of racing allied with his class looked likely to serve him well at Doncaster,

where he had won the Racing Post Trophy last year.

He duly became the 18th Derby runnerup to find compensation on Town Moor. He had a length and a quarter to spare over his old rival, who had been three and a quarter lengths behind at Epsom.

“I rode him like the best horse in the race,” said Atzeni. “He’s so laid-back, he just goes to sleep until I ask him to do something. And when I pulled him out and started my run he was always going to get there.”

The likeable grey, the 9/4 favourite, provided a first Classic victory for both Varian, who took over the late Michael Jarvis’s Newmarket stables in 2011, and Atzeni. It was also a first in his own right for the colt’s owner Paul Smith, who has been associated with countless top-level successes through his father Derrick, one of the Coolmore partners.

Kingston Hill is the only horse this season to run in all three Classics for the colts – he was eighth in the Guineas – and Varian’s reaction was as much relief as any other.

“We’ve had a bit of heartache with him through the year and the ground was still

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Kingston Hill is not a horse who quickens instantly, but he’s got a big long stride and a long straight like Doncaster was ideal

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The Grey Gatsby’s done his own talking now and I don’t need to do it for him probably a little quick for him but he came good,” he said. “He looked a Classic horse at the start of the year and he’s won a Classic.

Kingston Hill is not a horse who quickens instantly, but he’s got a big long stride and a long straight like Doncaster was ideal.”

Kingston Hill, a 70,000gns yearling, was bred at Albert Perry’s Woodcote Stud out of the Rainbow Quest mare Audacieuse, winner of the 1m2f Group 3 Prix de Flore at SaintCloud.

Her celebrity son was the last of her five foals and a second Classic winner for the Surrey nursery, run by Barry and Fiona Reilly, after Poule d’Essai de Pouliches heroine Danseuse Du Soir, a half-sister to Audacieuse’s dam Sarah Georgina. The pair are two of eight winners from the Woodcote foundation mare Dance By Night.

Proving to be a Master at stud

The St Leger hero, the seventh grey to win the race, is from the first crop of top-class Mastercraftsman, who has made such a tremendous start to his second career at

Coolmore. And if there was any compensation to the County Tipperary team for the defeat of 30/100 shot Australia in the Irish Champion Stakes, it is that The Grey Gatsby is also by their homebred son of Danehill Dancer.

On the track, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Mastercraftsman won four Group 1s – the Phoenix and National Stakes at two, and the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James’s Palace Stakes at three – but put up as good performances in defeat, notably when putting it right up to Sea The Stars in the York International, eventually going down by just a length inside the last half-furlong.

He made an instant mark as a stallion as first-season champion and looks to be doing the double in year two.

The Grey came good

The Grey Gatsby, trained by Kevin Ryan in Hambleton, near Thirsk, won only his maiden as a juvenile, but was highly regarded and finished second to Outstrip in the Champagne Stakes and seventh to Kingston Hill in the Racing Post Trophy.

He has come thoroughly good this year in Frank Gillespie’s colours, though received only faint praise when winning the Group 2 Dante Stakes and not much more for the Prix Du Jockey-Club. He was 2l behind Australia at York, but with even the second prize at Leopardstown worth £158,000, his connections were happy to hazard the €75,000 supplementary entry for the rematch.

As it turned out, they took the £483,000 jackpot.

“I am very proud of the horse,” said Ryan.

“I’ve felt all along he hasn’t got the credit he has deserved. But he’s done his own talking now and I don’t need to do it for him.”

The Grey Gatsby was bred by Malcolm Parrish, who never had a Classic winner in his colours when he was once one of Europe’s major owners. Now resident in Monte Carlo and down to just two broodmares, he sold The Grey Gatsby for €24,000 as a yearling (the colt later made €120,000 as a two-yearold) and two months later his dam, Marie Vison, for €11,000 to go to Morocco. The Entrepreneur mare’s third dam is top-class French juvenile Maximova, dam of two more talented ones in Macoumba (Prix Marcel Boussac) and Septieme Ciel (Prix de la Forêt).

Both Mastercraftsman’s top-class sons are grey, though The Grey Gatsby is much lighter in hue than Kingston Hill. Greys bleach to

Come on my son! The Varian team shout home Kingston Hill: left to right, groom Vadym Sheyhets, Joanne Banks, assistant travelling head lass, Jackie Jarvis, website manager, with Gay Jarvis. Sheyhets has the speed on the others – in the last shot, he looks to be keeping pace with his horse in the last furlong.

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Slightly spookily, Australia’s sire was also narrowly turned over at odds-on in the Irish Champion Stakes after a titanic battle with a horse he had beaten by 2l last time out. After winning the Epsom and Curragh Derbys (like Australia), Galileo saw off Fantastic Light in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

But at Leopardstown the positions were reversed by a head.

Galileo, poised to win a sixth championship, never did get the top-level win at 1m2f so coveted by stallion promoters, but that omission clearly has not done his career any harm.

Australia and The Grey Gatsby may well clash for the third time (they were also third and tenth in the 2,000 Guineas) in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October.

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Free Eagle back on track

white at different rates during their lives and Mastercraftsman, who was iron-dark during his racing days, is now light in colour and strikingly dappled.

He gets his grey colour from his dam Starlight Dreams for whom he is one of eight winners. She is by the top-class grey Black Tie Affair, whose dam Hat Tab Girl is by Al Hattab. The last-named inherited the gene for greyness from both his grey parents The Axe and Abyssinia and so was one of those rare grey thoroughbreds to breed true for the colour.

That 1m2f contest is also the target for Free Eagle, who took his place at the head of the 2014 Derby market after routing his rivals in his maiden in August last year and lost it when he was treated with similar contempt

by Australia next time out. The dual Derby winner also has the option of a further drop back in trip to the mile of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, which would produce a clash with Kingman – if he is recovered from the sore throat announced by the stable in September.

On his return to action after recovering from a stress fracture, Free Eagle, a son of High Chaparral, produced an imperious performance, quickening 7l clear of a solid 106-rated rival under Pat Smullen.

“He’s a very good horse, mentally and physically,” said trainer Dermot Weld. “He’s very laid-back so it’s difficult to get him as fit as we want at home, so there should be some improvement. We can think of what might have been, but that’s life.”

Moore the man

The ride that Ryan Moore gave The Grey Gatsby at Chantilly was of the highest order and his presence probably made the difference at Leopardstown, where he and Australia produced a tremendous battle through the final furlong and pulled four and a half lengths clear of last year’s Irish Derby winner Trading Leather, who was followed in by his Eclipse Stakes conqueror Mukhadram.

The Grey Gatsby, with a target to aim at, prevailed by a neck in the last stride; Australia raced wide and slightly keenly and the way the pace panned out was in front sooner than ideal. “Everything that could have gone wrong did,” admitted Joseph O’Brien, “and if Top, trainer Kevin Ryan is surrounded by the press grabbing quotes after The Grey Gatsby’s win in the Irish Champion Stakes, one of the races of this year’s European season, and, right, Brown Panther literally flies home to take the Irish St Leger under jockey Richard Kingscote

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Panther roared home

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Last year’s St Leger winner Leading Light tried his luck in the 2013 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after Doncaster – a plan pencilled in for Kingston Hill – but could finish only 12th behind Treve. This season he has become a top-class stayer, with his Ascot Gold Cup defeat of reigning queen Estimate, who bounced back from her Goodwood Cup flop to a gutsy victory in the Doncaster Cup, the highlight.

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gb and ire racing However, he lost his unbeaten record for the year in the Irish St Leger, and through no fault of his own.

But Joseph O’Brien was not the only jockey at fault in an extraordinary contest; Richard Kingscote, on Brown Panther, rode all of his rivals to sleep as he tucked in behind Leading Light’s pacemaker Eye Of The Storm and was towed into the straight a dozen lengths clear.

The field slightly reduced the deficit in the straight, but Brown Panther is too good to give that much start and Michael Owen’s homebred six-year-old son of Shirocco was six and a half lengths ahead to give his trainer

Tom Dascombe and his enterprising rider their first Group 1 successes.

Behind him Leading Light won the battle of the St Leger winners to beat Encke, who had thwarted Camelot’s Triple Crown bid in 2012, by a head.

Arc betting up in the air

Shortly before Leading Light’s defeat, his O’Brien stablemate Ruler Of The World, winner of last year’s Derby, put himself in the Arc picture with his all-the-way victory under Frankie Dettori in the older-horse trial at

Longchamp, the Prix Foy. The son of Galileo now runs in the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, as does the Hurricane Run three-year-old Ectot and Treve, a disappointing fourth to outsider Baltic Baroness in the Group 1 Prix Vermeille.

The Arc betting underwent a thorough shake-up after events at Doncaster, Leopardstown and Longchamp, and the news that injury had ruled out one-time German favourite Sea The Moon.

At the time of writing the market leaders were Japanese raider Just A Way, unbeaten dual French Classic winner Avenir

There’s only one word to describe Irish Champions weekend: success

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ust shows you what can be achieved. Eighteen months after Joe Foley asked why can’t we have a crescendo to the Flat season in Ireland, they were walking through the gates at Leopardstown on the first day of Irish Champions Weekend, writes Donn McClean.

Brief history of its genesis. Foley says to Harry McCalmont, John O’Connor and his colleagues on the Irish European Breeders’ Fund committee why can’t we do this, they say great idea. They go to Horse Racing Ireland with a blueprint, Horse Racing Ireland say that looks good. They go to the British Horseracing Authority, who say fine. They go to the European Pattern Committee, who give it their blessing. They go to the two racecourses involved, Leopardstown and The Curragh, who say let’s do it.

Then the work begins.

There were not actually that many changes to the racing calendar. Irish Champion Stakes day got moved back a week so that it would be on the Saturday of Irish St Leger weekend. Irish St Leger day, with the Irish National Stakes, remained on the Sunday.

The Moyglare Stakes and the Flying Five were moved back two weeks onto that day. That gave us the Irish Champion Stakes and the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on the Saturday, with the Irish St Leger, the Irish National Stakes and the Moyglare Stakes at The Curragh on Sunday. Five Group 1 races in one weekend, with five other Group races around it. There’s your crescendo.

So did it work? You bet your life it did, and whatever criteria you use, qualitative or quantitative, it

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worked all right.

First, the figures: 13,190 people went to Leopardstown on Saturday, 50 per cent more than went to Leopardstown on Irish Champion Stakes day last year.

10,978 people went to The Curragh on Sunday, more than twice the number of people who went to The Curragh on Irish St Leger day last year. That’s success in any language.

You can argue that it’s still only 24,000 over two days, well below what they will get on a single day at Listowel this week, or on Galway Hurdle or Galway Plate day, but that is to compare apples with oranges. You can not compare a new Flat weekend with the racing festival institutions that are Listowel and Galway.

You can also point to the fact that each day’s attendance is well below what they get at Leopardstown on a good NH day during the winter, or what they used to get on Irish Derby day at The Curragh. Again, apples with,

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The horses were there, top class racing wall to wall, and the actual playing pitch provided something for everyone

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well, some other fruit. You compare apples with apples, and there is a lot to like about them (sic.) apples.

More figures. Eight British-trained winners, eight Irish-trained winners. A score draw. Who would have thought?

In a sense, it was the perfect outcome. You want the Irish to do well, keep the prizes at home. You never like to lose your home games.

At the same time, however, you always wanted to have a strong international element, and the fact that the raiders won half the races tells you that we had that. Also, the fact that they had such success should mean that the British will come back next year, possibly with an even stronger team.

You would love to have an even wider international element to the weekend, and to that end, it was a shame that Thawaany did not make the journey. She would have been Freddy Head’s first runner at Leopardstown. It was a pity, but there is no reason why the French or the Germans cannot be encouraged to travel next year.

And why couldn’t we have one or two runners from further afield, like a Japanese runner three weeks before his or her run in the Arc? Final figures: no trainer trained more than three winners. Aidan O’Brien had three, Dermot Weld had two, everyone else who had a winner had one.

Thirteen different trainers had winners.

No rider rode more than two winners.

Like the trainers, 13 different riders rode winners. The love was spread thinly, but thickly at the same time.

Qualitatively, the weekend was superb. The sun shone and the atmosphere built. People stood around

as the Goffs Champions’ Sale kicked off before racing on Saturday, some people bidding and buying, many more looking on bemusedly at the famous whoop-whooping Goffs bidspotters, as plenty of early racegoers witnessed a sale for the first time.

The horses were there, top class racing wall to wall, and the actual playing pitch provided something for everyone. Dramatic finishes (The Grey Gatsby v Australia), returning heroes (Free Eagle), celebrity winners (Brown Panther), Classic possibles (John F Kennedy, Cursory Glance, Gleneagles), poignant winners (Toe The Line), feelgood winners (Tamadhor, Fiesolana).

And The Curragh’s Thoroughbred Trail was sold out.

So where to from here? More of the same, but building. Plan for next year now. The novelty value will be gone, but now people will know what it is all about. An association with an event that has been universally acclaimed as successful can only be a positive.

It should feed on its own success, aided and abetted by the hardworking ICW (it gets an acronym now) committee. There is room for more. Always room for improvement.

A leading jockey’s and leading trainer’s award, maybe an Anglo-Irish competition, tweaking of the race programme, more engagement of the top jockeys and trainers involved over the course of the weekend, a more expansive promotional campaign, more international horses, more racegoers from abroad, consolidate the domestic involvement.

As new beginnings go, however, you couldn’t have hoped for better.

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Fiesolana has the heart of a lion and wanted this as much as we did “I’m just delighted the owners had the faith to send her back to me,” said McCreery. “She had an infection at the start of the year and we didn’t know if she’d get back to training.

But Fiesolana has the heart of a lion and wanted this as much as we did.”

Juvenile form taking shape

The two Group 1 juvenile races run at The Curragh – the National Stakes and Moyglare Stud Stakes – have a fine history of producing future top talent and the winners of both the latest editions duly took their places at the head of the Guineas betting.

The immaculately bred Gleneagles gave Aidan O’Brien a ninth success in the National Job well done: trainer Tom Dascombe congratulates Kingscote after his ride on Brown Panther, it has been hailed by many as one of the rides of the season Photo: PA

Certain, and Oaks and King George heroine Taghrooda, whose Epsom form was ratified when runner-up Tarfasha saw off Chicquita, having her first run since taking last year’s Irish Oaks, in the Blandford Stakes.

Kiyoshi and Fiesolana: head the fillies

At Doncaster, the highly-regarded Kiyoshi, who split subsequent Coronation Stakes and Yorkshire Oaks winners Rizeena and Tapestry in the Moyglare Stud Stakes last year, put her career back on track with a decisive success in the Sceptre Stakes. The Charles Hills-trained Dubawi filly’s season has been compromised by illness, but a step back up to top company in the Sun Chariot Stakes now beckons.

Pride of place among the distaffers, must go to Fiesolana, another to provide a firsttime Group 1 success for her connections, trainer Willy McCreery and rider Billy Lee. McCreery’s belief in the daughter of Aussie Rules was thoroughly justified as Lee coolly

sent her past the favourite Rizeena in the last couple of strides to win the Matron Stakes by a cosy half-length.

Tapestry, undone by the drop back to a mile, beat only one home.

Fiesolana, who started last season in handicap company, transferred to the Niarchos family silks at a cost of 960,000gns at Tattersalls in December.

This was her first Group 1 strike at the third attempt, having run fifth in the race last year and third in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest over an extended 6f in August. She will return to France for the Prix de la Forêt at the Arc meeting.

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The colt, by Galileo out of You’resothrilling, dam of this year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Marvellous and a sister to Giant’s Causeway, had a length and a half to spare over Toscanini, with Acomb Stakes winner Dutch Connection in third.

At Leopardstown, Gleneagles’ Aidan O’Brien stablemate put forward his Derby credentials with a clear-cut success in the Group 3 contest in which Australia beat Free Eagle 12 months previously.

Another blueblood by Galileo, John F Kennedy is a brother to Yorkshire Oaks winner Tapestry out of top-class juvenile Rumplestiltskin, a sister to Kingmambo.

At Doncaster, Estidhkaar took his place

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Steve Parkin had enough faith in his reacquaintance with Agnes Stewart’s family to turn down a near seven-figure offer for her to race in the states among Richard Hannon’s best prospects, and lined up a clash with Gleneagles in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes, with a smooth length and a quarter defeat of Ballydoyle challenger War Envoy in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes.

The colt, a Dark Angel half-brother to last year’s highest-rated juvenile Toormore, gave his stable a third success in the Group 2 7f contest in four years, after Trumpet Major and Toronado.

In the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes, Cursory Glance rounded off a fine weekend for St Leger heroes Varian and Atzeni with a narrow, but decisive, defeat of Lucida and Found.

The Distorted Humor filly had divided Tiggy Wiggy and Anthem Alexander in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York on her previous run and, being from the middledistance family of Time Charter, the extra furlong suited.

Another filly to put forward Classic credentials wasAgnes Stewart, ready winner of the Group 2 May Hill Stakes at Doncaster.

The daughter of Lawman, whose second dam Summer Spice is a half-sister to Irish Derby runner-up Definite Article, stayed on strongly to see off Muraaqaba. She may head to Newmarket for the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile.

She is trained by Eddie Lynam, best-known for his lightning-fast pair Slade Power and Sole Power, and was ridden by Billy Lee, who the following day completed his best-ever 24 hours’ work on Fiesolana in the Matron Stakes.

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stats list Leading European Flat sires 2014: (by prize-money earned, to September 16) Stallion GALILEO (IRE) INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) SHAMARDAL (USA) SEA THE STARS (IRE) MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) DUBAWI (IRE) OASIS DREAM (GB) TEOFILO (IRE) DUTCH ART (GB) DANSILI (GB) MONTJEU (IRE) CAPE CROSS (IRE) LE HAVRE (IRE) HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) ACCLAMATION (GB) PIVOTAL (GB) ELUSIVE CITY (USA) HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) IFFRAAJ (GB) FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND (GB) VERGLAS (IRE) DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) KODIAC (GB) KYLLACHY (GB) MONSUN (GER) HURRICANE RUN (IRE) DALAKHANI (IRE) NEW APPROACH (IRE) DARK ANGEL (IRE) NAYEF (USA) ORATORIO (IRE) AUTHORIZED (IRE) AUSSIE RULES (USA) CLODOVIL (IRE) HALLING (USA) SHIROCCO (GER) DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) KHELEYF (USA) MEDICEAN (GB) SLICKLY (FR) MUHTATHIR (GB) WHIPPER (USA) MANDURO (GER) EXCELLENT ART (GB) ROYAL APPLAUSE (GB) KING’S BEST (USA) TAMAYUZ (GB)

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Runners

Winners

Races Won

Places

230 257 188 79 117 164 201 187 140 159 133 205 72 176 141 194 227 169 177 177 158 199 199 143 184 164 145 75 102 135 113 134 130 186 139 123 110 123 134 136 174 140 109 100 106 113 154 171 138 79

104 106 92 44 41 85 88 74 56 64 48 80 29 59 57 63 92 75 69 81 68 87 86 56 74 79 55 35 38 53 49 54 53 70 44 57 49 45 45 45 78 47 35 45 43 35 55 53 37 39

145 166 147 63 54 121 122 103 89 94 76 115 52 87 85 82 126 108 103 108 99 129 133 84 113 111 74 53 52 69 72 79 70 106 60 75 76 61 69 64 121 71 61 61 62 44 76 84 57 59

293 431 305 112 181 227 310 253 212 221 155 316 93 252 226 326 367 262 293 316 248 348 304 241 287 261 258 106 167 159 139 230 232 366 198 195 206 191 197 191 356 223 181 152 186 152 263 257 203 138

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Money Won (£) 7,111,308 3,602,829 2,903,714 2,721,229 2,561,236 2,463,465 2,189,951 2,187,292 2,025,444 1,984,185 1,973,877 1,750,523 1,709,358 1,703,930 1,645,639 1,620,315 1,592,174 1,561,480 1,508,779 1,423,180 1,406,536 1,406,349 1,392,022 1,303,146 1,279,905 1,263,623 1,224,277 1,141,106 1,136,793 1,132,149 1,128,977 1,121,999 1,112,229 1,079,480 1,029,178 1,026,574 1,018,658 1,011,536 1,007,175 986,445 971,871 969,569 952,332 943,240 877,840 870,411 867,732 849,278 838,891 815,561

Wnrs to Rnrs %

Av. earnings

45.21 41.24 48.93 55.69 35.04 51.82 43.78 39.57 40.00 40.25 36.09 39.02 40.27 33.52 40.42 32.47 40.52 44.37 38.98 45.76 43.03 43.71 43.21 39.16 40.21 48.17 37.93 46.66 37.25 39.25 43.36 40.29 40.76 37.63 31.65 46.34 44.54 36.58 33.58 33.08 44.82 33.57 32.11 45.00 40.56 30.97 35.71 30.99 26.81 49.36

30,919 14,019 15,445 34,446 21,891 15,021 10,895 11,697 14,467 12,479 14,841 8,539 23,741 9,681 11,671 8,352 7,014 9,240 8,524 8,041 8,902 7,067 6,995 9,113 6,956 7,705 8,443 15,215 11,145 8,386 9,991 8,373 8,556 5,804 7,404 8,346 9,261 8,224 7,516 7,253 5,585 6,925 8,737 9,432 8,282 7,703 5,635 4,967 6,079 10,324

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High net worth High performance in high quantity characterises the nature of this investment. Oasis Dream continues to deliver positive returns.

OASIS DREAM

2000 B H GREEN DESERT - HOPE (DANCING BRAVE)

The leading British-based sire by blacktype winners from 2010 to 2014* The leading British-based sire by yearling average at Tattersalls Book 1, 2012 and 2013 Recent blacktype winners include Muhaarar (Gimcrack Stakes Gr.2 - his third winner of this race in six years) and 370,000gns sales graduate Aktabantay (Solario Stakes Gr.3)

Catch his stock on the open market *Northern Hemisphere. Hyperion Statistics, 9 September 2014

Contact: Simon Mockridge | James O’Donnell | Sabine Bouard +44 (0)1638 731115 | nominations@juddmonte.co.uk | www.juddmonte.com BATED BREATH CACIQUE CHAMPS ELYSEES DANSILI FRANKEL OASIS DREAM

stats list Leading European sires of two-year-olds 2014: (by prize-money earned, to September 16) Stallion KODIAC (GB) GALILEO (IRE) ACCLAMATION (GB) MONSIEUR BOND (IRE) INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) DARK ANGEL (IRE) SHOWCASING (GB) OASIS DREAM (GB) ZEBEDEE (GB) RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) SHAMARDAL (USA) SIYOUNI (FR) IFFRAAJ (GB) FAST COMPANY (IRE) EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) PACO BOY (IRE) DUTCH ART (GB) JEREMY (USA) DISTORTED HUMOR (USA) ARCANO (IRE) INTENSE FOCUS (USA) LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) KENDARGENT (FR) MAKFI (GB)

Runners

Winners

Races Won

74 35 70 37 43 16 52 47 39 74 35 31 25 54 55 47 45 37 13 6 37 25 35 9 29

33 14 19 6 19 7 21 19 13 26 9 13 11 22 20 17 13 11 4 2 11 11 12 4 11

48 19 25 12 26 10 28 28 16 32 13 16 14 24 31 22 18 15 8 4 15 16 16 9 17

Places 97 34 65 33 55 19 60 55 29 96 25 45 30 57 77 41 58 42 12 5 50 35 35 6 30

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Wnrs to Rnrs %

Av. earnings

699,697 542,968 395,224 381,200 377,493 374,536 333,680 318,741 312,014 311,493 303,580 300,057 298,352 287,253 286,018 277,756 271,052 234,645 229,917 226,446 218,725 207,865 201,864 200,989 194,630

44.59 40.00 27.14 16.21 44.18 43.75 40.38 40.42 33.33 35.13 25.71 41.93 44.00 40.74 36.36 36.17 28.88 29.72 30.76 33.33 29.72 44.00 34.28 44.44 37.93

9,455 15,513 5,646 10,303 8,779 23,408 6,417 6,782 8,000 4,209 8,674 9,679 11,934 5,319 5,200 5,910 6,023 6,342 17,686 37,741 5,911 8,315 5,768 22,332 6,711

Leading European first-season sires 2014: (by prize-money earned, to September 16) Stallion STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) ZEBEDEE (GB) SIYOUNI (FR) RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) SHOWCASING (GB) FAST COMPANY (IRE) VALE OF YORK (IRE) MAKFI (GB) LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) PACO BOY (IRE) ARCANO (IRE) EQUIANO (FR) QUALITY ROAD (USA) EVASIVE (GB) SILVER FROST (IRE) ALEXANDROS (GB) ZANZIBARI (USA) AIR CHIEF MARSHAL (IRE) LORD SHANAKILL (USA) ALFRED NOBEL (IRE) HELLVELYN (GB)

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Winners

Races Won

14 70 24 23 40 51 35 24 30 39 34 45 1 7 21 9 5 17 20 19 18

7 24 10 8 17 16 9 8 11 11 9 10 1 3 2 3 2 3 5 4 4

10 30 12 11 25 25 12 14 13 14 13 12 1 7 2 5 3 3 5 4 6

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Places 16 83 22 17 45 66 29 23 28 46 38 44 1 8 30 13 12 16 17 20 26

Money Won (£)

Wnrs to Rnrs %

Av. earnings

367,924 277,956 263,858 259,397 259,256 249,388 165,961 160,853 147,898 145,000 141,427 124,250 100,701 90,085 84,101 73,502 69,959 62,002 56,115 53,612 48,960

50 34.28 41.66 34.78 42.5 31.37 25.71 33.33 36.66 28.2 26.47 22.22 100 42.85 9.52 33.33 40 17.64 25 21.05 22.22

26,280 3,971 10,994 11,278 6,481 4,890 4,742 6,702 4,930 3,718 4,160 2,761 100,701 12,869 4,005 8,167 13,992 3,647 2,806 2,822 2,720

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Out of a Stakes-Winning Dam Family of Champion 2YO Bianca Nera Gr.1 form at 2, Official Rating 115 Potent Danzig line – Green Desert, Invincible Spirit...

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world rankings Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings: (January 1 - September 7, 2014) Rating Cat Surface Horse

Age

YOF

Sex

Owner

1

130

M

T

JUST A WAY (JPN)

5

2009

H

Akatsuki Yamatoya

2

126

I

T

AUSTRALIA (GB)

3

2011

C

Derrick Smith, Mrs J Magnier, Michael Tabor, T Ah Khing

Trainer Naosuke Sugai - JPN Aidan O’Brien - IRE

2

126

M

T

KINGMAN (GB)

3

2011

C

Khalid Abdullah

2

126

M

T

VARIETY CLUB (SAF)

5

2008

H

Mrs I Jooste & M J Jooste

Mike de Kock - UAE

John Gosden - GB

5

125

L

T

SEA THE MOON (GER)

3

2011

C

Gestüt Görlsdorf

Markus Klug - GER

6

124

I

D

CALIFORNIA CHROME (USA)

3

2011

C

Steven Coburn & Martin Perry

Art Sherman - USA

6

124

I

D

GAME ON DUDE (USA)

7

2007

G

Diamond Pride LLC, Lanni Family, Mercedes Stable & B Schiappa

6

124

L

T

GOLD SHIP (JPN)

5

2009

H

Eiichi Kobayashi

6

124

L

T

TAGHROODA (GB)

3

2011

F

Hamdan Al Maktoum

6

Bob Baffert - USA Naosuke Sugai - JPN John Gosden - GB

124

I

T

THE FUGUE (GB)

5

2009

M

Lord Lloyd-Webber

11 123

I

A

AFRICAN STORY (GB)

7

2007

G

Godolphin

John Gosden - GB

11 123

I, L

T

CIRRUS DES AIGLES (FR)

8

2006

G

Jean-Claude-Alain Dupouy & Xavier Niel

11 123

I

T

DESIGNS ON ROME (IRE)

4

2010

G

Cheng Keung Fai

11 123

S

T

LANKAN RUPEE (AUS)

4

2009

G

Teeley Assets Ltd Syndicate

11 123

I

T

MAGICIAN (IRE)

4

2010

C

Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier

11 123

I

T

MILITARY ATTACK (IRE)

6

2008

G

Mr & Mrs Steven Lo Kit Sing

11 123

M

D

PALACE MALICE (USA)

4

2010

C

Dogwood Stable

Todd Pletcher - USA

18 122

M

T

AKEED MOFEED (GB)

5

2009

H

Pan Sutong

Richard Gibson - HK

18 122

I

T

IT’S A DUNDEEL (NZ)

4

2009

G

Arrowfield Stud & Mrs J P, M M & Mrs T P Anderson et al

18 122

L

T

MUKHADRAM (GB)

5

2009

H

Hamdan Al Maktoum

18 122

M

T

OLYMPIC GLORY (IRE)

4

2010

C

Al Shaqab Racing

18 122

I

A

SHARED BELIEF (USA)

3

2011

G

Jungle Racing LLC, KMN Racing LLC et al

Saeed bin Suroor - UAE Mme C Barande Barbe - FR John Moore - HK Mick Price - AUS Aidan O’Brien - IRE John Moore - HK

Murray Baker - NZ William Haggas - GB Richard Hannon - GB Jerry Hollendorfer - USA

18 122

L

T

TELESCOPE (IRE)

4

2010

C

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Wavertree

18 122

M

T

TORONADO (IRE)

4

2010

C

Al Shaqab Racing

Sir Michael Stoute - GB Richard Hannon - GB

18 122

M

D

WILL TAKE CHARGE (USA)

4

2010

C

Willis D Horton & Three Chimneys Farm LLC

D Wayne Lukas - USA

18 122

M

T

WISE DAN (USA)

7

2007

G

Morton Fink

Charles LoPresti - USA

27 121

M

D

BAYERN (USA)

3

2011

C

Kaleem Shah Inc

27 121

I

T

KIZUNA (JPN)

4

2010

C

Shinji Maeda

27 121

M

T

OBVIOUSLY (IRE)

6

2008

G

Anthony Fanticola & Joseph Scardino

Bob Baffert - USA Shozo Sasaki - JPN Philip D’Amato - USA

27 121

I

T

THE GREY GATSBY (IRE)

3

2011

C

F Gillespie

Kevin Ryan - GB

31 120

I

T

DAN EXCEL (IRE)

6

2008

G

David Philip Boehm

John Moore - HK

31 120

L

T

EAGLE TOP (GB)

3

2011

C

Lady Bamford

John Gosden - GB

31 120

L

T

KINGSTON HILL (GB)

3

2011

C

Paul Smith

Roger Varian - GB

31 120

M

D

LEA (USA)

5

2009

H

Claiborne Farm & Adele B Dilschneider

31 120

S

T

LUCKY NINE (IRE)

7

2007

G

Dr Chang Fuk To & Maria Chang Lee Ming Shum

31 120

M

T

NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE)

3

2011

C

Saeed Manana

Richard Hannon - GB

31 120

I

D

RIDE ON CURLIN (USA)

3

2011

C

Daniel J Dougherty

William Gowan - USA

31 120

M, I

T

SACRED FALLS (NZ)

4

2009

C

Raffles Racing, K S Yap, G J Chittick

Chris Waller - AUS

31 120

L

T

TAPESTRY (IRE)

3

2011

F

Mrs John Magnier,Michael Tabor,D Smith, Flaxman Stables

Aidan O’Brien - IRE

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William I Mott - USA Caspar Fownes - HK

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Trêve

Poules d’Essai

Avenir Certain, Style Vendôme, Flotilla

Prix de Diane

Avenir Certain, Trêve

Prix Jean Prat Charm Spirit

Prix du Jockey Club The Grey Gatsby

Prix Vermeille Trêve

Irish Oaks Chicquita

Queen Anne Stakes Toronado

Sussex Stakes Toronado

Cheveley Park Stakes Vorda

Critérium de Saint-Cloud Prince Gibraltar

Critérium International Ectot

Prix du Moulin de Longchamp Charm Spirit

Irish Champion Stakes

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Ivanhowe: the four-year-old son of Solider Hollow was a surprise winner of the Grosser Preis von Baden

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Sea The Moon was beaten in the Grosser Preis von Baden and has been subsequently retired due to injury, but as, Jocelyn de Moubray argues, it was a tough ask anyway for a three-year-old

hen Markus Klug took over the training stables at Gestüt Röttgen at the beginning of 2011 he was hardly well known even in German racing circles. He had been training under a permit at Baden-Baden since 2003, winning seven or eight races a year for his family with any level of race at Baden-Baden his principal annual target.

In only his fourth season at Röttgen, Klug went into this year’s Baden-Baden meeting as the clear leader in the German trainers’ table and with a horse in his care, Sea The Moon, attracting the attention not only of the world’s racing press, but most of the mainstream German media as well.

Sea The Moon, the brilliant wide-margin winner of the Deutsches Derby, went to post as the odds-on favourite for the Grosser Preis von Baden and the ante-post favourite for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

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No one who was at Hamburg for the Derby on July 6 could have failed to have been impressed by Sea The Moon’s victory and the manner in which the son of Sea The Stars ran away from his rivals. The subsequent performances of those he beat that day led, inevitably, to the press and many others posing the question as to whether he is the next great European racehorse.

While all this was going on around him Klug remained remarkably calm and focused on preparing Gestüt Gorlsdorf’s colt for the Arc in October. Klug had known for a long time that he had a very good colt in his care, but you get the strong impression that he was as surprised as anyone by the way in which Sea The Moon had won in Hamburg, and he always believed that it was not going to be easy to win the Grosser Preis while preparing his colt for the Group 1 in Paris at the beginning of October.

Baden-Baden’s championship race has been won in the past by subsequent Arc winners, from Carroll House through to Danedream, and by others such as Tiger Hill, Borgia, Lando, Pilsudski and Getaway who played a major role in the Arc. It has, however, rarely been won by a three-year-old colt. In recent years only four three-year-old colts have won the race – Lando, Tiger Hill, Kamsin and Samum – and the last two of these never showed their best form again.

Hamburg is a very different racetrack from

euro racing Epsom, but in a similar way it provides a formidable test for a three-year-old, and, as a result, the differences between the runners are often exaggerated, wide-margin winners are not that unusual, and many of those who run well take a long time to recover their best form, if they ever do.

It is only seven weeks between the Deutsches Derby and the Grosser Preis, and so it is hardly surprising that only exceptional horses can achieve the double.

It is a similar challenge for Epsom Derby winners to go on to win the King George at Ascot, it is a double achieved only by Galileo in recent years. Of those who achieved the feat before him neither Shergar nor Nashwan won another race afterwards.

Sea The Moon was beaten by an excellent four-year-old in Ivanhowe, who has had an easy year while being specially prepared for this race.

Sea The Moon was not given a tough race once beaten, for the first time he did not hang significantly when asked to quicken, or, more accurately he hung just enough to give Ivanhowe the favoured stands’ side rail position.

Sadly, it emerged after the race that there had been difficulties getting the horse ready for the race in Baden-Baden, and that subsequently he was found to be injured. He was sent the following week for examination at Newmarket from where it was announced that he was to be retired. We will never know now how good he was on a true international stage and it will lead to his earlier Derby win looking like a little “flukish”, which might not be helpful when marketing him in his second career. It has not yet been announced where he is to stand at stud.

Ivanhowe could well turn up for the Arc and Gestüt Schlenderhan’s son of Soldier Hollow gave his French trainer Jean Pierre Carvalho a first Group 1 winner in his first season training at Schlenderhan.

Ivanhowe is from the small second crop of Soldier Hollow, a son of In The Wings who now stands at Gestüt Auenquelle. His first crop included the Derby and Prix Ganay winner Pastorius, and his fourth, the first since his early success upgraded his mares, already features several very promising twoyear-olds, in particular the fillies Nymeria, Maha Kumari and Weichsel.

Ivanhowe is a very big individual and has taken time to mature. He started favourite for the 2013 Deutsches Derby after a brilliant win in the main prep race, but he was never

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It is only seven weeks between the Deutsches Derby and the Grosser Preis, and so it is hardly surprising that only exceptional horses can achieve the double going in the race itself.

He returned this year with a good win in a Group 2 in which he beat Night Wish, who was third in the Grosser Preis.

A poor run at Chantilly followed, but he has neither the physique nor the aptitude for a typical French-run, tactical race. Over a truly run 1m4f he is a high-class performer and he will go to Longchamp fresh and in the form of his life.

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ubawi has enjoyed great success in Germany and the Darley stallion came within a stride of completing a double in the two other middledistance Group races at the Baden-Baden meeting.

Nausica Time, a four-year-old filly, was a comfortable winner of the Group 3 over 1m2f. A Listed winner at three, Nausica Time looked like progressing into a top filly after just failing to give weight to Night Time in a Listed race at the beginning of the year.

However, the Sasha Smrczek-trained filly lost her way in the spring finishing last in a Group race in Chantilly and was well beaten in a Listed race at Baden-Baden.

She has slowly recovered her form since and with a new jockey in Andreas Helfenbein she has learnt to settle and was an easy winner against colts in Baden-Baden. She will be competitive in Group races abroad over 1m2f.

Godolphin’s three-year-old filly by Dubawi, Heartily, looked like winning the Group 3 Stutenpreis over 1m3f until being caught in the very last stride and beaten a short-head by Gestüt Fahrhof’s Lacy.

Lacy is a daughter of Authorized from the family of Lomitas and she has now won three of her six career starts and finished fourth in

the Group 1 Preis der Diana behind Feodora.

The French-trained runners were too good for the German horses in the faster Group races.

Zalim Bifov’s Citron Spirit, a two-year-old Invincible Spirit colt, had won his last start in France by 8l and was far too good for the domestic two-year-olds, making all the running in the Group 3 Zukunftsrennen over 7f and winning unchallenged by 4l.

It was a similar story in the Group 3 Golden Peitsche over 6f as the French-trained threeyear-olds Signs Of Blessing, also by Invincible Spirit, and Son Cessio (Zafeen) dominated the field, coming 4l clear of the remainder.

Signs Of Blessing was comfortably on top at the finish and this Francois Rohaut-trained colt will be a contender in Europe’s top sprints as a four-year-old.

As for Klug he finished the Baden-Baden meeting still the leading trainer in Germany by both prize-money and number of wins. At the meeting he saddled five winners and five placed horses from 20 runners, maintaining the same 25 per cent winners to runners his stable has achieved since the start of the season.

In mid-September, Klug had won 57 races in Germany with 65 second or third places from only 210 runners, giving his stable nearly 30 per cent winners to runners and 60 per cent placed horses to runners.

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he second part of Deauville’s August meeting was heavily compromised by the weather. The persistent rain dried up a little towards the end of the month, but by then it was too late to save the quality of the racing as the track had been disfigured by weeks of racing over churnedup ground.

The Group 1 Prix Morny attracted a high class field nevertheless and Al Shaqab’s The Wow Signal confirmed his position as the leading European juvenile quickening past the US-trained Hootenanny, despite the ground to win by a half-length. The Aga Khan’s Siyouni filly Ervedya came from a long way behind to be a close-up third.

None of the first three would have been suited by the ground, and all three are likely to show more speed once back on a better surface.

Ervedya is not the only high-class twoyear-old filly in Jean-Claude Rouget’s stable as Qatar Racing and Al Shaqab’s Makfi filly Harpy also looked like a good prospect when

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Le Havre’s 2015 fee will depend a little on whether or not Avenir Certain wins the Arc, but whatever decision is taken he will be fully booked in days

André Fabre: was sent Shahah by Al Shaqab and although the filly was due to act as pacemaker, she won the Group 2 Prix d’Aumale, a field that included stablemate Al Naamah, the 5 million guineas Galileo filly

winning a conditions race over a mile on the heavy ground.

Harpy had narrowly won on her debut at Maisons-Laffitte in July, beating among others the subsequent Listed winner Souvenir Delondres, and although the ground makes the Deauville form hard to evaluate, it looked like a good performance to beat the Dubawi colt The Blue Eye and the subsequent Group performer Thank You Bye Bye. Whether the ground is poor, as it was in Deauville, or good as it was at Longchamp at the beginning of September, one thing that doesn’t appear to change in French racing is a succession of high-class winners for the Haras de la Cauvinière’s stallion Le Havre.

His champion filly Avenir Certain could not have been more impressive in the Group 2 Prix de la Nonnette over 1m2f on very soft ground in Deauville.

Avenir Certain has the remarkable ability to switch off completely in a race, and then accelerate suddenly with no apparent

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effort. She was far too good for her rivals in Nonnette, and this was a strong field including the Group 1 winner Vazira, the Group 2-placed Lavender Lane, and she sprinted home to win easily from her stable companion Crisolles, another daughter of Le Havre.

Le Havre had his first juvenile Group winner when the filly Queen Bee, purchased out of a claimer at Longchamp earlier in the year, proved too strong for the English challenger Calypso Beat in the Group 3 Prix du Calvados.

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he three-year-old colt Orbec continued his climb through the ranks with an easy Listed win over 1m4f at Deauville, and at the beginning of September, Auvray, another three-year-old Le Havre colt won a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1m7f.

Le Havre’s first crop was produced at a fee of €5,000, and it includes an unbeaten champion in Avenir Certain, six other Group/

Stakes performers, and some 15 horses with an official rating of 95 or higher.

Le Havre’s 2015 fee will depend a little on whether or not Avenir Certain wins the Arc, but whatever decision is taken, he will be fully booked within days.

On better ground in September, France’s two-year-old season finally got underway, although the difference between English and French two-year-old racing was once again very obvious after Al Shaqab’s Motivator filly Shahah made all the running to win the Group 3 Prix d’Aumale comfortably at Chantilly.

Trained by Richard Hannon before moving to André Fabre’s stable to act as a pacemaker for Al Naamah, Shahah had been beaten on all three of her English starts, the latest coming in an auction maiden race at Chepstow, only two weeks before the Aumale, when she finished third beaten nearly 5l.

At Chantilly, Shahah was ridden out of the stalls and made the running at such a fast pace that the inexperienced French-trained fillies struggled to stay in touch. They had all gone so fast that, even though Shahah was slowing down in front, none of her rivals could quicken sufficiently to get close to her.

Shahah was probably flattered by this result, but, at the same time, the chances are that the highly rated fillies who finished behind are probably not the top horses their connections were hoping for either.

For the time being the faster Frenchtrained juvenile fillies look as though they will be better than those who will be racing over a mile.

Ervedya is clearly good and too other decent fillies are High Celebrity and Souvenir Delondres, who were first and third in the Group 3 Prix d’Arenberg over 5f at Chantilly in mid-September.

This race was run at a furious pace from start to finish and the winner, a Fabre-trained daughter of Invincible Spirit, came from behind to win in the exceptional time of 1:3.01sec.

The colt City Money, who had been runner up to Ervedya in a Group 3 at the beginning of the Deauville meeting, was second beaten just under 2l, only a short head in front in the Siyouni filly Souvenir Delondres.

High Celebrity and Souvenir Delondres may both may make their next start in England with the Cheveley Park Stakes and the Cornwallis Stakes mentioned as possible targets, and both will be very competitive whoever else lines up.

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Nancy Sexton sees the “new look” September Sale build on 2013

ED by 13 million dollar yearlings, Book 1 of the Keeneland September Sale built on the momentum of last year thanks to a broad base of domestic and international buyers.

Last year’s renewal represented a major overhaul for Book 1, with the prestigious segment stretched from two boutique evening sessions to four days. While views remains mixed as to whether the move was too radical, in the respect that four days is too long, the final figures reflected a solid trade.

The average rose seven per cent to $300,535, while the median increased 15.6 per cent to $240,000.

Keeneland catalogued 13 per cent fewer horses than in 2013, which, in turn, resulted in nine per cent fewer horses sold and, unsurprisingly, a 7.4 per cent drop in aggregate to $142,153,000. However, the clearance rate of 73 per cent was unchanged.

At the top end, it was all about Tapit and War Front, the sires of six of the million dollar yearlings, including the $2.2 million joint sale-toppers.

Tapit has had an outstanding year on the track as the sire of three Grade 1 winners, including the dominant three-year-old filly Untapable and Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist. Unsurprisingly, those results continue to translate to sales ring success.

He was responsible for four million dollar yearlings in all topped by a half-brother to last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner New Year’s Day, out of Grade 2 winner Justwhistledixie, who sold for $2.2 million to Shadwell Estates.

The colt was bred and sold by the Cleary family’s Clearsky Farm, who enjoyed an excellent Book 1 overall as the vendor of seven yearlings who sold for an average of $682,857. The farm is a relatively young operation, having been established by Irishborn Eamon Cleary in 2009. Sadly, Cleary died in September 2012 just weeks after

watching New Year’s Day go through the Keeneland September Sale; ownership of the stud passed to his family.

Shadwell also paid $1.1 million for Clearsky’s Tapit colt out of stakes winner Foxy Danseur.

Tapit’s big week also comprised a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Dreaming Of Julia out of Grade 1 heroine Dream Rush, who sold for $1.2 million to MV Magnier, and a filly out of Grade 3 winner Super Espresso, who sold for $1 million to Robert Krembil of Chiefswood Stables.

The latter was one of two million dollar Joint Keeneland September sale-toppers: left, Lot 680 is the War Front colt out of Good Vault bought by MV Magnier, and, below, is the colt out of Justwhistledixie by hot sire, Tapit

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us racing yearlings sold by Stone Farm on behalf of chef Bobby Flay, alongside a Tiznow filly out of Countess Lemonade, a Grade 3-placed Storm Cat half-sister to Duke Of Marmalade and Ruler Of The World, purchased by Stonereath Stud for $1.1 million.

While Tapit’s Book 1 average finished at an impressive $652,813, demand for War Front also remained fierce.

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he Claiborne stallion was responsible for 14 yearlings who sold for an average of $545,000 including the joint $2.2 million sale-topper, a half-brother to dual Grade 1 winner Contested snapped up by MV Magnier. Not only is the colt a half-brother to a Grade 1 winner, but he is bred on the same War Front-Arch cross as Ballydoyle’s UAE Derby winner Lines Of Battle and from the immediate family of Grade 1-winning sprinter Pomeroy.

Given Coolmore’s appreciation for War Front, it was no surprise to see Magnier also sign at $1.2 million for a colt out of Score, a daughter of Frizette Stakes heroine Educated Risk, and at $490,000 for a colt out of the stakes-placed Chatham.

A rare US offering by Dubawi gained her share of attention when topping the

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....Trappe Shot’s Book 2 average of $218,461, not bad from a fee of $10,000! third session at $1.45 million. The Niarchos family’s Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd came out on top for the filly, bred by Will Farish out of his 2003 Epsom Oaks heroine Casual Look.

Moyglare Stud Farm also dipped their toe into the market when going to $1.5 million for a Medaglia D’Oro half-sister to two highclass fillies in Nereid, winner of the American Oaks, and the Grade 1-placed Sea Queen.

Activity from John Ferguson, once the dominant force at this sale, increased markedly from last year, with Sheikh Mohammed’s advisor signing for $7.8 million worth of yearlings, up from $2.775 million in 2013. They included a Bernardini filly out of Grade 1 winner Mushka, for whom he paid a session-topping $1.2 million.

Another operation to make its presence

felt was Mandy Pope’s Whisper Hill Farm, which paid $3.125 million for four yearlings, including $1.6 million for an Unbridled’s Song half-brother to Preakness Stakes winner Oxbow, and $425,000 for a Galileo halfbrother to champion Dreaming Of Anna. The colt was the highlight of three yearlings sold by his sire, who averaged $295,000.

In Book 2, the talk was all about the first crop of Claiborne Farm’s Trappe Shot. Foals by the son of Tapit were well received at last year’s winter breeding stock sales, where they sold for up to $160,000.

Once again they sparked plenty of interest as illustrated by Trappe Shot’s Book 2 average of $218,461, not bad from a fee of $10,000! Four of his 13 yearlings sold in the book realised $300,000 or greater led by a three-parts brother to Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Tapizar, who topped the fifth session when selling to Juddmonte Farms for $600,000. The colt was one of eight purchases made during the first six days by Juddmonte, which spent $3.18 million.

Also well received were the progeny of WinStar Farm’s Super Saver. Yearlings sold during the first six days averaged $188,667 off a $20,000 fee, probably not surprising given the start the 2010 Kentucky Derby winner has made at stud.

A number of young US sires beginning to make their stakes race mark

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uper Saver currently heads the leading American firstcrop sires’ list thanks to the winners of nearly $1 million in earnings.

They include Todd Pletcher’s Competitive Edge, who posted a brilliant display to take the Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga by five-and-three-quarter lengths. Not only that, Super Saver also sired the second home I Spent It, previously winner of the Saratoga Special Stakes (G2).

Also off the stakes mark is fellow freshman sire Lookin At Lucky, whose 14 winners include Iroquois Stakes scorer Lucky Player.

As impressive as Competitive Edge was, however, winning Grade 1 performances don’t come much more dominant than that recorded by Condo Commando in the Spinaway Stakes (G1), also at Saratoga.

The Rudy Rodriguez-trained filly, who was sold for a reasonable $72,000 to Kim Valerio and Mike Dubb as a yearling, scored by no less than 13l to become the first Grade 1 winner for her sire Tiz Wonderful, who stands at Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky.

In what was a good meeting at Saratoga for Spendthrift, Itsmyluckyday ran down Moreno to take the Woodward Stakes (G1) and emulate his short-lived sire Lawyer Ron, for whom he is the second Grade 1 winner.

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It had been announced just five days prior to the win that Itsmyluckyday, who ran second in last year’s Preakness Stakes, would retire to Spendthrift for the 2015 season.

Calumet Farm can also look forward to a potentially productive season with their new recruit English Channel, who has switched from Lane’s End Farm, following the tenacious victory of his son V.E. Day in the Travers Stakes (G1).

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens appeared to have the race sewn up with his Grade 1 Wood Memorial winner Wicked Strong only for his other runner, VE Day, who was coming off a win in the Curlin Stakes, to run down his stable-mate and grab victory on the line.

Among the sprint division, the emerging star is The Big Beast.

The three-year-old son of Yes It’s True took an allowance race in commanding fashion early in the Saratoga meeting and lived up to his reputation in fine style when overcoming pace-setter Fast Anna to bag the Grade 1 King’s Bishop Stakes.

Meanwhile, the Albany Stakes form continues to be upheld in no uncertain fashion by the runner-up Sunset Glow, who followed up her win in the Sorrento Stakes (G2) by capturing the Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante Stakes at Del Mar. In victory, the filly became the fourth northern-hemisphere Grade/ Group 1 winner by Exchange Rate.

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Channel hopping T Alan Porter dishes the Dirt on the Turf stallion English Channel

he 2014 Travers Stakes (G1) was a strange affair from a number of standpoints. Often known as the “Midsummer Derby”, the Travers has historically played an important part in the destination of the three-yearold championship, particularly for later developing sophomores, who emerge to challenge the spring’s Classic heros.

The most recent renewal drew a trio of contenders who, at least, had had some hopes of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1). The somewhat surprising favourite was the stretching out sprinter, Bayern, who had been a runaway winner of the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) over a furlong shorter than the 1m2f of the Travers.

Tonalist came into the race as the only horse to win against California Chrome this term, having captured the Belmont Stakes (G1), with the dual Classic winner, who was bidding for the Triple Crown, back in fourth.

Tonalist had prepped for the Travers with a second in the Peter Pan Stakes (G2) to the other major player here Wicked Strong, winner early of the Wood Memorial Stakes (G1) and fourth in both the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1).

The first unforeseen development was that Tonalist and Wicked Strong, both usually noted for their closing abilities, were immediately sent up to pressure Bayern, a committed front-runner. Bayern still held sway through the first 6f, but called enough at the mile marker.

As Bayern compounded, Wicked Strong took command and, having shaken off Tonalist, looked to be on his way to victory.

That, however, was reckoning without his stable-companion and 20-1 shot, V. E. Day,

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who was only sixth turning for home, but closed inexorably to catch Wicked Strong on the line, prevailing by what the camera revealed to be a nostril.

Turf influences to the fore in the US

If the running style of the race, and the identity of eventual winner were unanticipated, it also came as something of a surprise to learn that one of North America’s most important Dirt contests should provide the first Grade 1 for his sire English Channel, the champion Turf horse of 2007.

At a time when the US racehorse is perceived to be a fast, precocious runner who is at its best at distances of up to 1m1f on Dirt, one might have anticipated that a staying Turf sire would struggle to make an impact.

Perversely, Kitten’s Joy, the champion Turf horse of 2004 was the US leading sire of 2013. Now English Channel is fast emerging as one of North America’s leading young sires.

A son of Smart Strike (Mr. Prospector), English Channel was knocked down to J J Pletcher – whose son Todd conditioned English Channel throughout his career – for $50,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Pletcher signed in the name of New Jersey horseman Jim Scatuorchio, who also campaigned other well-known sires More Than Ready and Scat Daddy.

The diminutive chestnut came to hand early enough to take a 1m maiden special weight at Saratoga on his debut at two. He did appear as if he might have the potential to be a player in some of the later season staying juvenile stakes events, but was sidelined for the rest of the season by minor injury.

Fourth in an allowance test at Gulfstream Park on his reappearance at three, English

Channel rebounded to take a Keeneland allowance in impressive style. This turned out to be the first in a four-race win streak that saw English Channel gain decisive victories in the Woodlawn Stakes, Colonial Turf Cup Stakes and Virginia Derby (G3).

The run came to a halt in the Secretariat Stakes (G1) in which English Channel was caught late by Gun Salute, who was in receipt of 3lb. Facing his elders and trying 1m4f for the first time in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1), English Channel fought a thrilling stretch duel with four-year-old Shakespeare before yielding by a head. Closing out his second season in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), English Channel finished fifth behind Shirocco, Ace, Azamour and Bago, but claimed some minor honors as first three-year-old and first US-trained horse past the post.

At four, English Channel kicked off the campaign in the 1m100yds Canadian Turf Handicap in which he clicked off a mile in 1:33 and change, and rebuffed the challenge of subsequent turf Champion and Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) hero Miesque’s Approval, to score in a time of 1:39.13.

On the Kentucky Derby undercard, English Channel tackled a field which contained seven Grade 1 winners in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1), and emerged a half length victor over Dansili’s brother, Cacique.

The following month, Cacique gained his revenge in the Manhattan Handicap (G1) with English Channel back in fourth, although only beaten just a head, neck, and a head. The decision swapping continued in the United Nations Handicap (G1) in which English Channel ran down Cacique in the closing stages to gain the day by a half-length.

The Arlington Million (G1) saw an English Channel unwilling to relax in the early stages,

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English Channel: the son of Smart Strike recently moved home to Calumet Farm

missing third by a head as Cacique fell a length short in second behind The Tin Man. Accompanied by pacemaker Icy Atlantic – a multiple graded stakes winning miler – English Channel settled far better in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Stakes (G1), the result being a 4l win.

English Channel’s third season ended like his first, with a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). This time he was able to hit the front at the head of the stretch, but couldn’t hold off Red Rocks and Better Talk Now, ending up third.

English Channel began his five-year-old campaign with a spectacular performance in a 1m1f allowance at Gulfstream Park, zipping through 6f in 1:09.12, a mile in 1:32.79, and crossing the line in 1:44.51, which not only set a new course mark, but was just a tick off the world-record.

After failing to fire in the Dubai Duty Free (G1), English Channel lost out in the Manhattan Handicap (G1) by a head to the veteran Better Talk Now. The son of Smart Strike gained revenge in the United Nations Handicap (G1) which placed him alongside turf champions Mongo and Manila as the only back-to-back winners of that event.

Second to the surprising Grand Couturier in the Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes (G1), English Channel prepared for his third tilt at Breeders’ Cup tilt glory with victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational

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English Channel took to stud a pedigree, that if not exactly flashy in the commercial sense, certainly had little at which to cavil (G1) at Belmont Park.

The 2007 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) was contested on a Monmouth Park turf course rendered near bottomless by day-long rain, but the ground appeared not to inconvencience English Channel in the slightest.

Stalking the early pace the chestnut took command a quarter mile from home, and 3l clear entering the stretch, he proceded to draw ever further clear, crossing the line 7l clear of the runner-up Shamidian. The previous Breeders’ Cup Turf winners Red Rock and Better Talk Now were third and fourth, and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) victor Dylan Thomas back in fifth.

Off to stud

On the morning of the race, a deal had been struck in which a majority breeding interest

in English Channel was sold to Brad M. Kelley. The reclusive Kelley, a Kentucky native, founded Commonwealth Brands tobacco company, which reportedly sold for $1 billion in 2001. The fourth-largest private land owner in the US, Kelley is also a noted conservationist and supporter of environmental and wildlife interests.

Kelley initially stood English Channel at Hurricane Hall, near Lexington, Kentucky at an initial fee advertised as $25,000, with Kelley spending extensively on mares to support English Channel. At the completion of his second season, English Channel moved to Lane’s End Farm where he has stood through the years 2010 to 2014.

For 2015 onward, English Channel will stand at the historic Calumet Farm, which was purchased by Kelley in 2012. There he will headline a roster that also currently features the 2013 Preakness Stakes hero Oxbow, who moves to Calumet for 2015, Melbourne Cup (G1) victor Americain, and champion three-year-old colt, Point Given.

English Channel took to stud a pedigree, that if not exactly flashy in the commercial sense, certainly had little at which to cavil.

His sire Smart Strike has been represented by more than 100 stakes winners, including other Eclipse Award laureates Curlin (twice Horse of the Year, champion three-year-old male and champion older horse), Lookin At Lucky (champion two-year-old male, champion three-year-old male) and

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The distaff side of English Channel’s pedigree is likely to be very familiar to Europeans. His dam Bleva is by Nureyev’s son Theatrical, an Irish Group winner who carried the “Firestone” colours into second in the Irish Derby (G1) before going to earn honours as champion turf horse in the US. English Channel’s grand-dam Committed, a one-time stable-companion of Theatrical,

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was a multiple sprint champion, her victiories including two renewals of the Prix de l’Abbaye (G1), as well as the William Hill Sprint Championship (G1), Cork and Orrery Stakes (G3) and Ballyogan Stakes (G3).

From two other matings with Theatrical she produced the Santa Ana Handicap (G1) heroine Pharma and six-time graded scorer Hap. V. E. Day’s victory was a culmination of a four-day spell in which English Channel was

represented by three stakes winners, two scoring in black-type company for the first time, a run that propelled him into the US top 20 sires by earnings this year. English Channel now has 17 stakes winners from his first three crops, nine of them graded.

A look at the pedigrees of English Channel’s best offspring does reveal that some trends are emerging.

V. E. Day is out of a mare by Deputy

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1st dam: Belva (USA) by Theatrical: unraced: Own sister to HAP (USA) and PHARMA (USA). Dam of 3 winners: 2002: ENGLISH CHANNEL (USA) (c Smart Strike (CAN)) see above.

2004: Sedgefield (USA) (c Smart Strike (CAN)) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in U.S.A., £128,413 and placed 4 times; 2nd Lane's End S G2, Sire.

2005:Lura (USA) (f Street Cry (IRE)). Dam of: Lucida (IRE) (f Shamardal (USA)): Winner at 2, £24,458 and placed once; 2nd Debutante S G2.

2006:Birmanie (USA) (f Aldebaran (USA)) placed once at 3 in France. Dam of: SOLAR ECLIPSE (GB) (c Montjeu (IRE)): Winner at 3 in France and placed twice.

2007: WICKED CHARM (USA) (f Ghostzapper (USA)) Winner at 3 in U.S.A. and placed twice.

2010: Red Elsa (USA) (f Smart Strike (CAN)) placed once at 3 in Japan.

2011: (f Street Cry (IRE)) 2012: (f Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 2nd dam: COMMITTED (USA) by Hagley (USA): Champion older sprinter in Europe in 1984, Champion older mare in Ireland in 1985, 17 wins at home, France, U.S.A., £255,559 William Hill Sprint Championship G1, Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp G1 (twice); 2nd Norcros July Cup G1; 3rd Norcros July Cup G1, King's Stand S G1: Own sister to CHRISTIANA HUNDRED (USA). Dam of:

PHARMA (USA) (f Theatrical): Santa Ana H G1; 3rd Del Mar Invitational Oaks G1. Dam of: Stoptalkingmaria (USA) (f Whywhywhy (USA)): 2nd Windward S L, Girls Inc. of Shelbyville County S L. Petrovich (USA) (c Giant's Causeway (USA)): 2nd Hampton Court S L. Sire.

Allencat (USA) (f Storm Cat (USA)); dam of MISS FROST (USA) (f Curlin (USA)) (Riskaverse S L), Prizefighting (USA)

(g Smart Strike (CAN)) (2nd bluesquare.com Cocked Hat S L)

HAP (USA) (c Theatrical): Bernard Baruch H G2 (twice), Dixie S G2, Fourstardave H G2, Shadwell Keeneland Turf Mile S G2;

2nd Arlington Million S G1; 3rd Woodford Reserve Turf Classic S G1, Sire.

COMMITTED DANCER (USA) (c Nijinsky (CAN)): Platinum Race L, Beamish Stout S L.

Young Freeman (USA) (c Nijinsky (CAN)). Sire.

3rd dam: Minstinguette (USA) by Boldnesian: unraced. Dam of:

COMMITTED (USA) (f Hagley (USA)): see above.

CHRISTIANA HUNDRED (USA) (c Hagley (USA)): To Market S; 4th Pilgrim S G3.

WOOING (USA) (f Stage Door Johnny (USA)): Royal Crown New Castle S L; 2nd Diana H G2. Dam of: STAGE AFFAIR (USA) (g Theatrical): Natural Gas Energy Home Trigo S L, Mooresbridge S L; 2nd Tattersalls Gold Cup G2; 2nd

AIG Europe Champion Hurdle G1, Evening Herald December Festival Hurdle G1, Pembroke Electric Royal Bond Nov. Hurdle G1; 3rd AIG Europe

Champion Hurdle G1, Shell Champion Hurdle G1; 3rd Sasha Fashions Flyingbolt Novice Chase G2.

Celebrity Flight (USA) (c Afleet (CAN)). Sire.

Committal (USA) (f Chief's Crown (USA)); dam of STEP BY STEP (TUR) (c Mountain Cat (USA)) (Fevzi Cakmak L), Out of Control (TUR) (c Cape Cross (IRE)) (2nd Bosphorus Cup L, Sire)

Sweet Soul Dream (USA) (f Conquistador Cielo (USA)): 3rd Premio Alessandro Perrone L. Dam of:

Marseille Express (USA) (f Caerleon (USA)): 3rd Silver Flash S L; dam of PARIS RETURN (USA) (f Cozzene (USA)) (Lady Luck S)

Gossiping (USA) (f Chati (USA)): Dam of: MUSICALE (USA) (f The Minstrel (CAN)): Hillsdown Cherry Hinton S G3, Gainsborough Stud Fred Darling S G3, The Prestige S G3,

Rockfel S G3; dam of Belasco (USA) (c Gone West (USA)) (3rd Mill Reef S G2, Sire)

Wild Rumour (IRE) (f Sadler's Wells (USA)); grandam of CHARMING VIXEN (USA) (f Bernstein (USA))

(Tiznow Kentucky Cup Juvenile S. (f) L)

Wondrous Story (USA) (f Royal Academy (USA)); dam of BRONTERRE (GB) (c Oasis Dream (GB)) (Peter Willett Stardom S L;

3rd AON Greenham S G3)

Committed Miss (USA) (f Key To Content (USA)): Dam of:

Adonara (USA) (f Strawberry Road (AUS)); dam of RETRIBUTION (USA) (g Rob 'n Gin (USA)) (Ashley T Cole H L, New York Stallion Cormorant S L)

Moss (USA) (f Woodman (USA)): Dam of: DOVER DERE (USA) (c Cherokee Run (USA)): Pomona Derby L; 2nd Swaps Breeders' Cup S G2, Lazaro Barrera Memorial S G2.

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stallion profile Minister, a cross that one might have anticipated working well given that Smart Strike sired Curlin out of a mare by that horse. The same cross has also produced Blueskiesnrainbows, successful in the Swaps Stakes (G2), San Pasqual Stakes (G2) and Native Diver Stakes (G3), while stakes winner Heart To Heart is out of a mare by Silver Deputy, a son of Deputy Minister.

The Danzig branch of Northern Dancer is another that would obviously be expected to work here: Smart Strike was a half-brother to Danzig’s champion daughter Dance Smartly, and among Smart Strike stakes winners out of Danzig line mares is Lookin At Lucky.

As far as English Channel is concerned, he already has the Canadian champion threeyear-old male Strait Of Dover out of a Danzig mare, as well as the stakes winner Hon. De Leon out of a mare by Danzig son Langfuhr.

There are three other English Channel stakes winners out of mares from the Northern Dancer line.

Channel Lady, successful in the Suwannee River Stakes (G3) and All Along Stakes (G3), is out of a daughter of King Of Kings, a

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English Channel now has 17 stakes winners from his first three crops, nine of them graded cross that gives the three-quarters relatives Nureyev (present through English Channel’s broodmare sire, Theatrical) and Sadler’s Wells (sire of King of Kings) 4 x 3.

The two-time stakes winner La Malaguena is out of a mare by Stravinksy, another son of Nureyev, and the stakes-winning and gradedplaced Ann Of The Dance is out of a mare by Winning, a son of Nijinsky.

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nglish Channel’s third dam Minstinguette is closely related to Bold Reasoning, the sire of Seattle Slew, and crossing English Channel over that line has worked.

Out of a mare by Seattle Slew himself

English Channel has sired Skyring, successful in the Dixie Stakes (G2) and Mervin H. Muniz Handicap (G2).

We’ll also note, incidentally, that Skyring’s second dam is by Topsider, a Northern Dancer son who is quite closely related to Nureyev.

Out of a mare by Seattle Slew’s son A.P. Indy, English Channel has Optimizer, a three-time graded winner, and multiple Grade 1-placed performer, who is closing in on $1,000,000 in earnings.

English Channel also has stakes winners out of mares from two different branches of the Caro line. Potomac River, successful in the Fair Grounds Handicap (G3) and River City Handicap (G3) is out of a mare by With

V. E. Day became the first Grade 1 winner for English Channel in August when taking the Travers Stakes (pictured) from Wicked Strong Photo: PA

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...it seems that English Channel’s progeny don’t require extended distances to show to good effect Approval, while two-time Listed scorer is out of a daughter of a mare by Caro.

Caro is a great-grandson of Nasrullah, and relatively late in his career, Smart Strike has begun to demonstrate something of an affinity for another branch of the Nasrullah line, that of Blushing Groom.

For English Channel, the cross with a mare by Blushing Groom’s son, Rahy – another horse built on distinctly compact lines – has provided the filly Parranda,

successful in the Royal Heroine Stakes (G2), Suwannee River Stakes (G3) and Wilshire Stakes (G3).

English Channel’s son The Pizza Man has proved to be a prolific black-type scorer, with seven stakes wins, including the Stars and Stripes Stakes (G3) and American St. Leger.

He has a rather intriguing pedigree as his dam is by Lear Fan, and is inbred 3 x 3 to Lt. Stevens, the broodmare sire of Lear Fan. Lt. Stevens is a brother to Thong, the grand-dam of Nureyev, and historically Lear Fan and Nureyev have combined extremely welll, progeny including the Grade 1 winner Dublino, who is by Lear Fan out of a Theatrical mare.

Lear Fan is a son of Roberto, and a grandson of Hail To Reason, and from the Halo branch of Hail To Reason, English Channel is sire of stakes winner Trois Aureole, from a daughter of Saint Ballado.

Trois Aureole’s dam is a reverse Mr. Prospector/Turn-To cross to English

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Channel’s sire Smart Strike and so far Mr. Prospector inbreeding appears in six of English Channel’s stakes winners.

Only one of those is out of a Mr. Prospector line mare that being Sundance Kit, whose black-type came with a win in the A. Celal Kira in Instabul.

While English Channel scored his most important win over 1m4f, one of his most spectacular efforts came over 1m1f, and it seems that English Channel’s progeny don’t require extended distances to show to good effect, several gaining major wins at in the mile to 1m1f range.

They are coming to hand early enough to be effective at three, and they are clearly durable, with five of his first crop winning at graded stakes level as five-year-olds in 2014.

English Channel’s star was already in the ascendency prior to the Travers, but now with a Grade 1-winning Dirt horse on his curriculum vitae, he may well be set to move to the next level.

stakes race progeny (stakes placings not listed for Graded race winners, Listed placed horse not included) Sire of 32 Stakes performers (8 Graded winners, 1 Grade 1 winner, 8 Listed winners) to September 1, 2014

Courtesy of Weatherbys

Grade 1 winners

V E DAY (Deputy Minister): Travers Stakes, Saratoga, G1, Curlin Stakes, Saratoga.

Grade 2 winners

BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS (Deputy Minister): San Pasqual Stakes, Santa Anita, G2, Swaps Stakes, Hollywood Park, G2, Native Diver Stakes, Hollywood Park, G3, Ralph M Hinds Handicap, Fairplex Park PARRANDA (Rahy): Royal Heroine Stakes, Santa Anita, G2, Suwannee River Stakes, Gulfstream Park, G3, Wilshire Handicap, Santa Anita, G3, Florida Sunshine Millions F&M Turf, Gulfstream Park, Millions Filly/Mare Turf Preview Stakes, Gulfstream Park, Our Dear Peggy Stakes, Gulfstream Park SKYRING (Seattle Slew): Dixie Stakes, Pimlico, G2, Mervin Muniz Jr Handicap, Fair Grounds, G2, James W Murphy Stakes, Pimlico, L.

Grade 3 winners

CHANNEL LADY (King of Kings): Edward P Evans All Along Stakes, Colonial Downs, G3, Suwannee River Stakes, Gulfstream Park, G3, Stardusk Stakes, Aqueduct, L., OPTIMIZER (A.P. Indy): Colonel E R Bradley Handicap, Fair Grounds, G3, Fair Grounds Handicap, Fair Grounds, G3, Kent Stakes, Delaware Park, G3.

POTOMAC RIVER (With Approval): Fair Grounds Handicap, Fair Grounds, G3, River City Handicap, Churchill Downs, G3.

THE PIZZA MAN (Lear Fan): Stars and Stripes Stakes, Arlington, G3, American St Leger Stakes, Arlington, L., Buck's Boy Handicap, Hawthorne, L., Black Tie Affair Handicap, Arlington, Robert F Carey Memorial Handicap, Hawthorne, Tex's Zing Handicap, Arlington International

Listed winners

HON DE LEON (Langfuhr): Clasico dia de los Padres, Hipodromo Camarero, L., third in Clasico Jose Celso Barbosa, Hipodromo Camarero, L., Clasico Jose de Diego, Hipodromo Camarero, L.).

STAR CHANNEL (Cozzene): Dayton Andrews Sophomore Stakes (c&g), Tampa Bay Downs, L., Florida Sunshine Millions Turf Stakes, Gulfstream Park, L. STRAIT OF DOVER (Danzig): Marine Stakes, Woodbine, L., Queen's Plate Stakes, Woodbine, L..

SUNDANCE KIT (Miner's Mark): A Cemal Kura, Veliefendi, L. ANN OF THE DANCE (Winning): CTT & T.B. Owners of California Handicap, Del Mar, third in Arlington Washington Lassie Stakes, Arlington International, Gr.3, second in Wasted Tear Stakes, Gulfstream Park, third in Ginger Brew Stakes, Gulfstream Park, Mariah's Storm Stakes, Arlington International.

HEART TO HEART (Silver Deputy): Dance of Life Stakes, Saratoga, third in Toronto Cup Stakes, Woodbine, L., second in Vandal Stakes, Woodbine).

LA MALAGUENA (Stravinsky): Firecracker Stakes, Mountaineer Park, Wintergreen Stakes, Turfway Park.

TROIS AUREOLE (Saint Ballado): Le Cle Stakes, Hollywood Park.

Group placed

Peruvian Lily (Lord Avie): 3rd in Clasico Oscar Berckemeyer Pazos, Hipo Monterrico, G2.

English Class (Lear Fan): 2nd in Pin Oak Valley View Stakes, Keeneland, G3.

O'Prado Ole (El Prado): 2nd in Stars and Stripes Stakes, Arlington, G3.

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Breeding and racing Philippa Cooper discusses her route to becoming a â&#x20AC;&#x153;successful owner-breederâ&#x20AC;?, thoughts on her new position on the TBA council and on her two top racehorses of 2014, Sultanina and Wannabe Yours Photography by Trevor Jones

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philippa cooper Wannabe Yours taking the Group 3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes under William Buick at Goodwood. The victory sent the Normandie Stud office into overdrive as offers to purchase the son of Dubawi flooded in from right around the world.

The lady, though, was not for selling!

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T HAS BEEN quite a journey for Normandie Stud’s Philippa Cooper.

The former secondary school teacher (French) now owns and manages one of the most successful private studs in Britain. The beautiful 200-acre farm, found in deepest West Sussex, has produced three Group 1 winners through the last three years, including Sultanina, winner of this year’s Nassau Stakes, while it has also bred one of the most exciting three-year-old colts currently in training, the Group 3 Bonhams Thorougbred Stakes winner Wannabe Yours.

The extent of her path has not been lost on Cooper, who takes an individual approach to her racing and breeding plans, and who now has hopes to be highly proactive through her newly voted-in position onto the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association council.

“The stud has enriched my life totally,” she smiles over lunch. “I don’t want my children to see it written that the horses are more important to me than them, but, apart from raising my family, it is the most important thing that I have done. Everything I do now is for the stud, I think that I must be the worst grandmother ever!

“I don’t believe in God and the after life, so, for me, it was important to be here and do something notable.

“Owning and managing the stud has been life-changing and life enhancing and I am so grateful, I just have so much gratitude for what my horses have done for me.”

Cooper’s arrival at Normandie came through her husband Nick’s interest in NH racing and her own desire to see things done “properly”.

“Nick had I’m Supposin in training with Richard Rowe and I was keen to see that the horse had a proper holiday and some time out in the field,” she remembers. “Richard mentioned that this farm could take him, so we came to visit – even then I was getting very protective for the horses – but it all looked very down at heel and I thought we couldn’t leave him there. We met the stud groom who said things weren’t going too well, but we took a walk round and I saw some of the boarding mares and foals – it was the first Philippa Cooper can only express “gratitude” to her horses for what they have given her.

She is pictured here standing in a red telephone box, which has been relocated to a spot outside the stud office. It was bought by husband Nick, whom she met at 18, to add some humour and nostalgia to the stud... there is no telephone in it anymore!

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philippa cooper time I had seen foals with their mothers, they looked so beautiful.

“I said to Nick then that I was going to buy the place and that breeding horses was what I wanted to do – I think this was meant to be!

Two weeks later we had exchanged contracts; I can’t explain why or how, but in that moment I found what I had been looking for.

“We took it slowly to start with, Agnus was the first mare we bought from friends Fiona and Barry Reilly. I remember when I was writing the cheque thinking that Barry must have been thinking that this was the best deal he’d had ever done, while I was thinking it was the best thing I had ever done in my life.

“We sold her first foal by Machiavellian for 100,000gns to Sir Henry Cecil and her second foal was Dolores. Amazingly, she never really produced anything else, it was almost as though she knew she had an early role to play!

“Sometimes, when I go around the farm and I see her children and grand-children, I occasionally let myself think ‘you’ve done alright here!’”

Dolores is now one of the mainstays of the farm, which has been upgraded, developed and totally beautified by Cooper, and she has two offspring waiting in the wings – Romina, her foal by Raven’s Pass, and Gretchen, her two-year-old by Galileo.

Dolores has been joined on the stud’s elite list by Fallen Star, the dam of the Coronation Stakes (G1) winner Fallen For You, and Soft Centre, the dam of Sultanina, and a daughter of Foodbroker Fancy. There is a multitude of relations, siblings and progeny of the founding mares, which has created a self-supporting broodmare band for Cooper; it is so complete and the quality so high that the need to replenish stocks at the sales is a rarity.

Duncan and Samuel, the stud’s first Group 1 winner and its first Group winner, both sons of Dolores, are living out their retirement at Normandie with a peer group of fellow pensioners. Cooper strongly believes that looking after those who have “been and done” an important part of her responsibilities as an owner-breeder.

It has not been a seamless transition from that initial greenhorn purchase of Agnus – as Cooper laughs Darley stallion Machiavellian could have been the “archangel Gabriel” for all that she knew then – and along the way she has felt the need to adopt a certain persona in order to be taken seriously, in what is still a male-dominated world.

“Sadly, also the attitudes of others in this industry were not what they should have been

Stud groom Paul Smith with Listed winner Soft Centre, a daughter of Foodbroker Fancy.

She is dam of Sultanina and is with her Cape Cross filly foal named Coconut Cream

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Many were waiting for us to spend money, to fail and be gone in five years so that they could say ‘I told you so’ to the newcomer.

“I really was viewed as a social parvenu,” Cooper says with regret, “and many people would not talk to me, I was not part of the establishment. Many were waiting for us to spend money, to fail and be gone in five years’ so that they could say ‘I told you so.’ There was a lot of negative energy from some in this industry.

“Some are also afraid of me! Women in this industry, unfortunately in the eyes of some men, are either perceived as a decorative accessory, or, as they advance in years, to a dragon!

“And I had to be the ‘strong woman’ otherwise I was going to get ripped off left, right and centre. I had to create a persona, a character, a shield and so many times people who meet me now say I am not what they thought.

“I know now how to deal with any adversity that the stud throws at me as I realise that it is the nature – and that is so the right word here – of what we do.

“I do think I am getting more eccentric as I get older – everyone is going to have to be afraid, very afraid! I do think I am a good owner though, I only ever want what is best

Foodbroker Fancy, grand-dam of Sultanina, with her New Approach filly foal, Belle Above All. They are with Jessica Smart

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philippa cooper for the horses and if, for example, something such as the ground is wrong, well that is fine, we can wait for when it is right.”

Cooper, who lives in Wimbldeon with her husband who has recently been co-opted on to the Racehorse Owners’ Association, clearly has a huge love and respect for her horses, who she sees as her babies for whom she has an endless supply of polos. She identifies and spots family traits and does not involve others with her mating plans, rationally explaining that why should she employ a pedigree guru when she knows her mares and her families better than any outsider? You can’t argue with that.

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o does Cooper judge what she is doing at Normandie a success?

“I am very lucky now in that I have this epitaph ‘successful owner-breeder’ written after my name, but the whole thing is quite surreal, ” she says incredulously. “It is almost like the stud doesn’t belong to me – and the horses don’t belong to me, they are not my property, they are living animals in their own right. I suppose I feel a little like those who own a stately home, that I am a custodian. I am here for a little while, and the horses are with me for a little while.

“I am not interested in leaving a legacy and, I have analysed myself a lot in this regard, I know I am not doing this for the personal glory either, otherwise I would race the horses differently.

“I am part of a machine here, a cog, and while I try and direct it in a certain way, it has a mind of its own and it will go a certain way.

“I don’t think that even if I set out to breed two-year-old types Normandie would ever do that, the ground produces such big strong horses who need time, and I can’t do anything about that, they are what they are.”

We all know that success in racing can come down to the gods of luck, but as we all know too you can go a long way to making your own luck. And right from those early days, although Cooper was heading on this path unawares, the paving stones were being laid correctly – and perhaps also with strong ambition in mind, something which causes her to ponder.

“Yes, I suppose I am ambitious, I must be and I think you have to be, but it is not an adjective that I’d like to use to describe myself,” she says. “The horses and their welfare come first, and I think that I find happiness by looking after the horses and doing it well.

I “Wanna” him to be mine...

Wannabe Friends: Dubawi ex Wannabe Posh, the yearling brother to Wannabe Yours. He is Cooper feels the most “two-year-old looking type” ever produced by Normandie

“Do I need to prove to myself and to others? Is that ambition? It is insecurity, possibly.

“And perhaps that stems back to when I started in this industry and the reception I got – and the only way I could prove myself was by my horses. The fact that they are doing so well means so much, but is that showing off? I don’t think so, it is more satisfaction.

“I didn’t set out to do something – and in this difficult industry you can’t because you will only be disappointed and then you’ll give up. You do something to the best of your ability and, if success comes along, that is fantastic.

“It never occurred to me that we were going to win this and do that, it was just a natural progression. I didn’t inherit the stud, and I couldn’t buy a ready-made broodmare band, so we purchased the best fillies that we could and tried to upgrade by going to the best stallions we could afford and then we thought we might get somewhere – and it’s working.

“But the next ten years could be rubbish, we may not have another winner ever, and this business is a great leveler. I can’t sit on my laurels, and that’s why we love this, the great uncertainty of it all.

“Perhaps that is why it has held my interest, it’s enthralling; we’re like junkies we have to go and find the next hit. But I never have any expectations for any horse, again it will only end up being a disappointment.”

Cooper’s aim might not be to leave a legacy, but in West Sussex she is currently creating a jewel of a broodmare band that has every chance of influencing thoroughbred pedigrees for years to come.

“The office so got ridiculous after Wannabe Yours’ Group 3 win that in the end I had to go away with Nick for three days and remove myself from the situation.

“He’d only won a Group 3 after all and everyone was going raving mad – we had offers from some wanting to be partners, offers from abroad and from studs in Britain and Ireland wanting to retire him for next spring.

“Typically the ground quickened up at Longchamp in September and he didn’t run, but I am very philosophical about it, what will be will be, I am happy to wait for the right conditions.

“And that’s why I could not go into a partnership to race him – the partners would be calling the shots and putting the pressure on. I would be forced to do things I don’t want to do. I don’t really want him to run in a Group 1 this year; I don’t want the gun put to his head.

“And why on earth would I want him to go abroad? No amount of money would persuade me to let him go to certain places.

“What we do here, to have provided him such a good home, such a good start and nursery, with all the families here needing his support, well, it would have made it all pointless.

“If he does progress enough to stand as a stallion, I’d love to bring him back to West Sussex as something of a foil to the dominance and the big studs of Newmarket, I’m sure people would walk-in mares down here for the right sire. So, yes, I guess standing a stallion might be the next goal, it might happen.

“I am sure there are better ways to manage a stallion than with such big books and without such a concentration on two-year-old careers.

“I would not stand at ridiculous money, as that goes against what I believe, and Wannabe Yours would be a Northern Dancer outcross too.

“I think it is possible that this business can be thought about creatively, differently, that an alternative way might be found.

“I think almost my strongest attribute is that I came from outside the industry so could look at things in a different way.

“And teaching, that taught me to be patient and to give praise when needed. I think that is what the best trainers do – they will give time, and praise and give confidence to their horses.”

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philippa cooper Sultanina: to the paddocks

“I love the breeding side of this job, and that is what it is about, and after a lot of thought on the matter, I have decided to retire Sultanina after one more run.

“I realised after the Vermeille that it would be too difficult for her to win at the highest level next year. Ryan said she needed a stronger gallop and is a Group 1 filly, and, of course, she could stay in training, but there will be some fab fillies next year, so I am ready to let her come home.

“Nick and the children will be disappointed because for them it is all about big days at the races “I went to see her work at John Gosden’s at the beginning of September and I have never seen her look so well and happy. The yard’s done so much to settle her – I waited so long for her to race, that I made myself ill doing so!

“Sometimes I just can’t think of my fears – I will never forget going to Eulogy when he broke his leg in the Whitbread and bringing him back to Normandie to be buried – I have to put it out of my head that something terrible is going to happen.

“And, yes, when I go around the stud and look at the mares, I do think that some of them have been retired for an awfully long time, but I think the time will be right for Sultanina to finish this season not next.

“Who knows she may never breed anything

good anyway, and there are so many mishaps that could happen, you can not just assume she is going to have amazing foals.”

Has the TBA taken on more than it bargained for?!

“It was never my plan to sit on the council, but Chris Wright rang and asked if I’d put myself forward. I told him that no one would vote for me as I am the most disliked person in racing, but he said I’d be surprised.

“I thought about it and decided that, as I’d be really upset if I put myself forward and didn’t get in, I’d better go and canvass for support. So I headed out to talk to people – I even gathered support on the train going to the races!

“I think that people voted for me because, even though they might not agree with me or even like me, I have a strong voice and am maybe someone who will do something for small breeders.

“I do want to play a part, I feel I have some good ideas. I am passionate about the small breeder and giving them support – 90 per cent of breeders own one or two mares, if they disappear then where are horses coming from?

“I want to challenge the perceived thinking and the concentration on two-year-old racing, the big books, the inbreeding, and I think it is integral to protect the breed.

“Everyone wants everything so quickly now – no one reads books, they want box sets; we are living in a totally different age and in a sense we are driving it in racing as well with all this focus on producing two-year-olds and sprinters.

“I keep getting told that it is due to economic realities, well let’s rework and rebuild to shift those drivers.

“It is a hard industry, and I love Mick Easterby’s quote that if you hate someone buy them a broodmare, if you detest them, buy them two!

“I am happy to talk and give support, anyone can ring me at anytime. But one thing I really believe is that anyone can get nice horses if you believe in your broodmares, trust your instincts and have confidence in what you do. There is no magic to it – though sometimes it seems everything is conspiring against you – but if things are going to happen, they will.

“I don’t take adversity any better, but I’ve learnt to absorb it. You go through cycles – and when something good has happened you can be sure that something else will soon come along and slap you in the face – and while I am not saying that the bad times are character building, you just have to get through it.

“And you can’t play the victim, people don’t want to hear it, they’ve enough to deal with themselves.”

Cooper firmly belives that happy staff mean happy horses and is keen to point out that much of the success enjoyed by the stud is down to the Normandie team.

From left to right, stud groom Paul Smith, Stewart Nall, Richard Goddard and Stuart Millar.

And, front row left to right: Jessica Smart, Vanessa Whitehorn and Nicky Soane

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SHADWELL STALLIONS Standing at Nunnery Stud, England

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Elmaamul - Majmu

A leading sire in France with a winners/runners strike rate of 42%.

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Regally bred son of OASIS DREAM and a leading 2nd crop sire in Europe.

Standing in Italy

MUJAHID Danzig - Elrafa Ah

Leading Italian based sire in Italy for the third consecutive year.

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Yvonne Jacques with Richard Hughes after Kajima’s win at Epsom. The gelding was one of the first three horses bought by Jacques.

He has gone from winning on the racetrack to victory in the dressage arena

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VOnne Jacques loves animals and privacy. And probably in that order. The founder of a household pet insurance company, which she sold 20 years ago, is today the owner and breeder of some rather nice thoroughbreds such as Grandeur. She is actually slightly embarrassed that anyone would be interested in her and quickly points to Qatar Racing, which she insists “is much more important than I am”.

While no one would dispute the tremendous importance of Qatar Racing’s involvement in the thoroughbred industry, there can also be no doubt that racing would not survive if it wasn’t for the so-called “smaller breeders” and owners with the enthusiasm for racing that Jacques has in abundance.

And as the owner of about ten racehorses and six broodmares, Yvonne Jacques, whose name sounds Gallic but is actually from Yorkshire, certainly falls into the category that forms the basis of the sport, but that most of the time hides in the shadow of racing’s giants.

Although, in Jacques case, hiding in the shadows, which she probably would have preferred, was never going to be much of an option. Not if you make your entrance into the world of Flat racing by being associated with 2010 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Harbinger.

“Yes,” she smiles and again is nearly embarrassed when she admits: “I was lucky enough to be part of the Harbinger syndicate and that was very exciting. He was the most fabulous horse.” And then she quickly continues: “I had been involved with some other syndicates a couple of years before Harbinger though and about 20 years ago I had also shared a few NH horses with my hunting friends.”

Her love for horses was ingrained as a child when she went pony riding and pursued as a young adult when she graduated to the hunting scene. University studies of microbiology and biochemistry put a

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Following the Harbinger

Liz Price meets Yvonne Jacques an enthusiastic owner and breeder, whose syndicate involvement with Group 1 winner Harbinger made her want more from the sport

temporary halt to the hunting excursions, as did her following career, but the love of animals and, in particular, horses was always hovering in the background.

It is perhaps unsurprising then, that when the time came to venture out into business on her own, it would be based on animal care and welfare. And even less surprising that the moment she had a bit of free time, she would turn her attention to horses.

“It was always the plan to become involved in Flat racing,” the softly spoken Jacques confirms. “I travelled a lot during my career and also lived in Europe for a while. On my return to England I moved to Oxfordshire and then I started going to Ascot and loved it all, but I didn’t know much about it really.

“My plan was always to acquire some of my own horses, but, initially through some friends, I was introduced to Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and Harry Herbert.

So I went into a number of syndicates and it was a good way to get to know Flat racing. You would meet various trainers and discover various yards. And it was all about watching the horses exercise and meeting and socialising with likeminded people. And then there was Harbinger.”

It is obvious that the 11l winner of the 2010 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, now at Shadai Stud in Japan and with his first two-year-olds this year, has been a huge influence in her life and has inspired her in more ways than one.

“When he won you kind of think, could I ever get something good like that on my own? But I decided then that I wanted my own – it’s not that I’m not good at sharing,” she laughs, adding: “But at the end of the day, that was the aim from the beginning.”

Four years after that impressive and unforgettable victory, Jacques has graduated to having her own colours, which are

currently carried by about ten horses. The bulk of them are trained in Newmarket by Marco Botti and Jeremy Noseda.

“Ten racehorses is a good number to have as for your own time management you need to limit it,” she explains.

“I don’t have a racing manager and don’t want one, because I want to be involved.

The whole point for me to own and breed racehorses is to see them work, watch them develop, see them racing. I started at one stage to have too many trainers and horses and you can’t be that involved with them.

Apart from the economy side of things, you have to work out for yourself what the right number is for you.”

After several years in the game, Jacques is comfortable knowing that she has achieved the perfect number for her, but admits: “The difficult part of being involved with horses as a successful business person is that in your business you are fairly objective and analytical and you make all the decisions.

“Surely some of the decisions might be wrong, but you can adjust and be flexible and you are pretty much in charge of your destiny with your business.

“But in racing, you feel completely the opposite with racehorses and having them in training. You can try to apply your intuition, try to take on board the trainer’s input and people trying to help you buy them, but at the end of the day you are in the lap of the gods for the most extreme things which are out of your control completely.

“Like you might get a bad draw, or the weather turns, or your horse suddenly runs a temperature. You are dealing with animals, but external factors can be so crucial to success or failure, which I find very humbling and daunting. In business you are largely in control and here I feel completely out of control.”

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The whole point for me to own and breed racehorses is to see them work, watch them develop, see them racing Maybe the feeling of not being in control as an owner was eventually what made her embrace the breeding side of the sport.

“Hmm,” she pauses. “I don’t really know why I’m doing it. I’m sure I wouldn’t be the first one to tell you that losing money is part of the sport, which is very expensive! Yet sometimes it can go so right and that makes up for all the other times it didn’t.

“Take my filly Magique, for example. We put her in foal as she was a bit difficult and then we ran her at Glorious Goodwood.

Jimmy Fortune was on board and gave her a brilliant ride and she won and that was just such an unexpected high; it was even better as we didn’t expect it. And, of course, you live on those adrenalin moments and they make up for all the other times when things go wrong.”

She takes a deep breath and then continues: “I guess that is why I got into breeding, thinking that I needed to broaden my whole approach. All of those 1000s of horses who are bought at the yearling sales, probably out of all those 1000s, I don’t know the exact statistics, about 100 of them will be Group horses. It’s a lottery isn’t it?”

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Sleek did manage to win one race, but she was sadly not as successful as Dank, who become a Grade 1 winner last summer of bloodstock agents John Warren and Cathy Grassick. In fact, it was Warren who bought her first three horses, including Kajima who has now joined the racehorse retraining programme and recently impressed his owner when winning a dressage competition.

Jacques is clearly still excited when she explains: “John Warren bought my first three horses and Kajima was one of them.

I remember when he won his first race at Epsom. He was going to be ridden by Richard Hughes and I remember that he rode a winner for the Queen that day and

somewhere in my mind I thought, ‘ok Richard has had a winner and that will be it’.

“And then Kajima won as well. It was great. Kajima is now with friends 15 minutes away. They have a little yard and they use it for three-day eventing. So I can go and see him. I went yesterday to Warwickshire to see him perform in a competition. He is in the autumn final in his section of the retraining programme. He was doing dressage and I was impressed by his focus.

“I always thought he was a brilliant mover, but it is different to see him in a confined dressage ring and performing more controlled movements.

“Unfortunately I can’t do the retraining programme with all of my horses. A lot of them go to the horses-in-training sales and that just kills me, but, with the best will in the world, you cannot keep them all, you really can’t. It is very tricky and I don’t know what the answer is.”

The welfare of her horses is clearly an Left, Jacques with Harbinger after his retirement, and, below, the son of Dansili is now enjoying life as a stallion at Shadai Stallion Station in Japan. His first crop are runners of this year and he has so far sired six winners Photo: Sue Huntingdon and J. Fukuda

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ongoing subject of discussion in the Jacques household. And maybe by turning some of her fillies into broodmares once their career on the racecourse is over, is simply another way of her looking after them.

“It’s certainly a bit of that,” she muses. “But I really got into breeding two or three years ago when John said to me that I needed to get a bit commercial and how about sharing a few broodmares with him and Caroline?

“We have three broodmares together at Highclere Stud and I do go to see them, as well as their foals. Then this year I have retired three of my own racehorses and for some reasons or another I have decided to breed from them.

“One of my mares is Sleek, who is out of a half-sister to Dank and whom I bought with Cathy at Tattersalls as a foal. Sleek did manage to win one race, but she was sadly not as successful as Dank, who become a Grade 1 winner last summer.

“She is so beautifully bred, so I thought she would be a good one to breed from and I had her covered by Dark Angel. She is at Highclere Stud.

“And then I have just brought back Appealing, whom I’d sent out to California to race as she liked good to firm ground. She didn’t win, but she was a nose off winning a Grade 2 in California. I bought her cheaply as a yearling with Cathy – and very soon after purchase she became a half-sister to Group 3 two-year-old winner Electric Wave. She has been covered by Elusive Quality.

“And the third one was Magique, who was the Goodwood winner and she has been covered by Leroidesanimaux.

“It is probably quite enough to have six broodmares as by the time you multiply the mares, the foals and the yearlings, it does get scary in the form of your financial responsibilities. So you do have to watch yourself and temper your enthusiasm.”

That enthusiasm, however, is not something she is short of. In her gym at home, she has a huge picture of Harbinger galloping down the straight at Ascot and whenever she feels that working out on her running machine is getting too much, she just looks at the picture.

“When I see him on his own in front of the stand and the other horses like little dots in the distance, he inspires me,” she smiles.

In the end, Harbinger was much more than just an almighty winner at Ascot. In fact, in Jacques case, he was a harbinger of enthusiasm.

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Quiet satisfaction

Julian Smyth interviews Beckhampton trainer Roger Charlton, who is pretty happy with his lot

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OGER CHARLTON wears the look of a contented man.

Well he might; for one thing, his horses are in sparkling form this autumn, their ensemble efforts nudging his yearly tally ever closer to a personal record.

For another, there is rich quality among the quantity – among the heads looking out of the antique Beckhampton boxes are a Group 1 winner, Group 1 candidates, Group 1 possibles, seedcorn for a mighty harvest this year and next. Also – and do not underestimate this in Charlton – there is the rustic bliss of waking every morning to work at Beckhampton itself, this most English of rural racing yards, a time capsule of enduring excellence.

Each of the seven trainers to have held the licence at Beckhampton since the property was converted from a coaching inn in 1834 has won a Classic, a lineage extended by Charlton in his very first season thanks to Derby winner Quest For Fame and Prix du Jockey-Club winner Sanglamore. The instant impact brought a freight of expectation in some quarters that remains unfulfilled, a topic wryly raised by Charlton, whose patrician bearing conceals a boyish streak.

“A lady wrote to me a few years ago, saying ‘didn’t you win the Derby once? Why do you think you haven’t won it again since?’” He pauses, a smile on his face, conscious that the entire field of racehorse training is condensed into that short question. Why indeed? That question leads us down memory lane, to that glorious year of 1990 that disproved the old saw that ‘if you think you’ve got three Derby horses, you probably don’t have any’.

On assuming command from the unwell, retiring Jeremy Tree, Charlton found himself with three Derby horses: Quest For Fame, Sanglamore and Irish Derby runner-up Deploy. They provided the former assistant with a riotous baptism into the big league.

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There’s an awful lot of fate involved in life: you can be underbidder at the sales and just miss out on a champion...

“I think I only had a dozen three-year-old colts that year – to have three Derby horses in one tiny crop is statistically incredible,” he says. “They were all different types, but they worked the same, there was barely a pound between them. That’s what made me think they couldn’t all be Derby winners, and fortunately I was wrong about that.

“Jeremy was a realist, and when I took over he told me that they were nice horses, but I probably wouldn’t win Group 1 races with them. I suppose I started out with a ‘golden spoon’ in my mouth – I do feel it almost unfair, for example, that my first Derby runner Quest For Fame beat Blue Stag, trained by Barry Hills, who had been trying for so long to have a Derby winner and never did get one.

“There’s an awful lot of fate involved in life: you can be underbidder at the sales and just miss out on a champion, or a yearling allocation can deal all the aces into one hand.

There’s luck about it all.”

Such musing prompts a foray into the seemingly arbitrary world of yearling allocation, considering those three Classic horses were all owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah, whose history is entwined with Charlton’s to a degree given that they both “arrived” at Beckhampton in 1978, Abdullah

as a new owner, Charlton as the new trainer’s assistant.

These days the allocation is prescribed

by Abdullah himself, Charlton noting that it doesn’t always follow that trainers are allotted descendants of the same families, but it was not always the case.

“All the Prince’s trainers used to go over to Ferrans Stud in Ireland to have a look at the yearlings,” he remembers. “We marked them out of ten – it seemed impolite to mark a horse too low, but equally if everyone was too bullish about certain horses it might mean you didn’t get the ones you wanted.

“It was a tricky game of tactics. Henry Cecil used to play it his way – he’d mark a horse and then hold his piece of paper behind his back, and just like schoolboys in an exam we’d all try to have a look at it. Once I saw that he’d given one yearling a mark of zero, and I asked him how he could possibly be so rude about it.

“He answered that he didn’t like it, he didn’t want it, so he marked it zero to be sure he wouldn’t get it. Later that day I saw he’d given one a mark of 15 – we were supposed to be marking out of ten – and he grinned and said ‘oh, I really want that one’. Typical Henry! That game only lasted a few years and then the Prince began to do it himself.”

Charlton has done nicely with Abdullah’s allocation, the most recent example being Dubai Duty Free winner Cityscape, the epitome of the sort of horse that Beckhampton needs every other season or so to keep it moving forward.

It is an antique yard, its red-brick barns still containing the old-fashioned cage boxes installed by Sam Darling during that admirable late Victorian era when things were built to last. Charlton has allowed himself a brief nod to modernity in the shape of an airy American barn, but otherwise the passing ghosts of Fred Darling and Noel Murless

roger charlton Roger Charlton saddled Thistle Bird to record a 12th Group 1 success for Beckhampton under his tenure

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roger charlton would find the place much as they’d left it.

Charlton is a tenant, Beckhampton being owned in perpetuity by the Whitney Trust, and “perpetuity” is a word close to Charlton’s heart. In an article in the Racing Post earlier this year he described himself variously as a custodian of the yard, a curator, a keeper of the flame until such time as he passes it on – possibly to his son Harry, who takes on the role of assistant from next year.

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is reverence for Beckhampton and for its marvellous collection of downland gallops is profound, especially as it lends itself to training the way that Charlton relishes, which claims him as an heir to the likes of Darling and Murless rather than a slave to the more modern, high intensity aspects of training racehorses.

“It is a huge luxury to have these facilities,” he says, placing particular emphasis of the luxuriousness of it. “In the last few weeks the ground here has been unbelievably good, which means I can train with confidence, which is very important to me.

“Perhaps one day these barns will be full of treadmills, with every horse monitored on a minute-by-minute basis, but I wouldn’t like to train like that. I know that people can train horses just as well with one all-weather gallop, but – as an example – I couldn’t have trained Al Kazeem up a Polytrack gallop, and my good grass gallops have helped with so many of my good horses.

“There’s a financial pressure to ensure these gallops are utilised properly, which is why I need to find a good horse every couple of years or so to show that it’s all working as it should.”

That has not been a problem, with the

recent exploits of Blue Monday, Cityscape, Genki, Tante Rose, Avonbridge, Al Kazeem and Thistle Bird keeping Charlton’s name in the spotlight, in the headlines. The last two names bring us out of the past, back from the future, into the present.

“It makes me very proud when I can take a horse and have it progress year after year, a slow burn – in any case I have very few early types, I can’t seem to get people to send me that sort of yearling,” he says.

“I find that type of horse hugely rewarding.

Thistle Bird didn’t race at two, and at the end of her three-year-old season she must have been 500-1 to ever win a Group 1 race, yet she went on to be placed in two Group 1s and actually won one [Pretty Polly Stakes] on her final start.”

Joy must be mixed with sadness in regard to Thistle Bird, who bears out Charlton’s assertion that there is good and bad in

Thistle Bird returns after her Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes win. After Charlton got that top level victory onto her CV, sadly she had to be retired due to injury

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everything. It was archetypal Charlton to eventually wring Group 1 glory out of a slow-maturing mare, and typical bad luck that once had to be enough.

“She had the very start of what was going to be a stress fracture, and we had to call it a day with her,” he says. “It is hugely frustrating to see the outcome of races she could have contested, and the Breeders’ Cup was on the agenda given that the mares’ division in the US doesn’t look that strong.”

The line about clouds and silver linings seems appropriate here; from opportunity denied to opportunity renewed in the shape of Al Kazeem, whose shortcomings at stud this spring led to him returning to training with Charlton, providing the 64-year-old with exactly the sort of challenge he derives such fulfilment from.

Well aware that this most certainly was not the plan, Charlton restrains his delight at having the triple Group 1 winner back in harness, but the sparkle in his eyes gives him away.

“It was disappointing news to hear that Al Kazeem was sub-fertile – he had a good book of mares, had every chance of making

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The Cumberland Lodge Stakes over 1m4f at Ascot looks a probable target for Al Kazeem given the likelihood of softer ground the grade,” he says. “It was a good result for us here, though, a proper challenge, we didn’t know what to expect.

“There was a concern that his character might have changed, but it hadn’t. He’d always been honest and straightforward, never wayward, and he had retired sound, which is very important. Of course there’s an ‘if’ – he’s a year older, there’s potential for more joint pain etc – but from a psychological point of view the horse would be running trouble-free, and was thus more likely to return to a similar level of form, which was [owner] John Deer’s intention.

“All the early work went as planned, which surprised me in a nice way. He needed an awful lot of work to slim him down from a stallion into a racehorse, and without the horse’s cooperation we’d never have got him back.

“I found him a Listed race to begin with, no Group 1 penalty, at our local track, and it was only the last five per cent of the race that he found beyond him. At that stage of his redevelopment a race brought him on more than two or three gallops, and then the Windsor race [Group 3 Winter Hill Stakes] fell just right.

“I was apprehensive beforehand – it was D-day, to an extent – but he got the job done, he only ever wins by enough, never by an exaggerated amount. Now he’s moving wonderfully – this horse could do dressage, he really could.”

The outcome of the Irish Champion Stakes, however, left a small dent in Charlton’s confidence, with Al Kazeem’s fifth place behind The Grey Gatsby hinting that a change of emphasis was called for, a rationalisation, a realignment. Realism is a large part of Charlton’s armoury.

“His performance at Leopardstown was a little bit south of where he was last year, simply using [fourth-placed] Mukhadram as a guide,” he says.

“Pleasingly there were no signs that he wasn’t trying, that his enthusiasm had evaporated, but I do think we should refocus along the lines of a drop in grade and a step up in trip. The Cumberland Lodge Stakes over 1m4f at Ascot looks a probable target for Al Kazzem given the likelihood of softer ground, especially now that the Champion Stakes is turning into one of the races of the year.”

There is a good chance Al Kazeem will stay in training next year, with Dubai a possibility, and there are other names to conjure with for next season, with promising two-year-old Time Test, who, it’s no surprise to hear, is to be kept low-key for the rest of the year, no particular targets, joined by a few well-bred types with stamina pedigrees, who are set to be unleashed as the autumn draws on.

“Hopefully one or two of them will emerge with promise,” adds Charlton, never knowingly oversold on something as intangible as the potential of a two-year-old.

Yet his thoughts return to Al Kazeem, his ideal type of horse, and the alchemy he can perform high on the Downs over the grass gallops that have ushered so many names towards greatness over the decades. “This is my perfect project,” he says, softly.

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Hit The Sky

Cozzene - Cerulean Sky (Darshaan)

Robert Collet, as were so many from Kilfrush, and owned by Strauss.

At stud, Cerulean Sky had ten foals for Kilfrush and for Shadwell, who took over ownership privately at some point through 2005 and 2006. Sadly, she only passed on her Group-race genes once to a son of Montjeu born in 2004 named Honolulu.

He first appeared in public on the racecourse as a three-year-old under the ownership of Mr Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier and Mr Michael Tabor. While he did not turn out to be a superstar, he did collect a Group 1 third behind Lucarno in the St Leger, Royal Ascot success in the Queen Alexandra Stakes and a Group 2 victory in the Doncaster Cup as a four-year-old.

The €1.5 million Dubawi yearling out of Hit The Sky: the Arqana August sales topper of 2013. Now in training with Roger Varian, she is called Propel. Will she maintain the family’s Group 1 reputation?

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t was only a MINOR Listed race run at Saint-Cloud, but the winner represented one of the last links of the former Kilfrush Stud broodmare band to the farm, the union divided and sold off separately through 2013.

Mayhem has run six times this year as a three-year-old and took her first venture into Listed company in her stride, winning the Prix Joubert on September 15 from the Invincible Spirit filly My Spirit.

The filly is listed as owned by Anne-Marie Hayes and she was bred by Kilfrush Stud.

Mayhem is “Kilfrush through and through” as she hails from the stud’s best developed families and is by Whipper, a multiple Group 1 winner and owned as a racehorse by Richard Charles (RC) Strauss of Kilfrush.

Today’s Kilfrush Stud is a different entity than it was just a over a year ago. After the death of one of the farm’s principal owners, last year the stud’s broodmare band was bought by Charles Noell and John Moores of Merriebelle Stables, while the property itself

was sold to David Ryan of Aran Bloodstock representing the interests of Qatari-based investor Mubarak Al Naemi.

In its one-off deal the ambitious Merriebelle Stables amassed a rare collection with horses hailing from some of the most prominent and in demand bloodlines in Europe, including Hit The Sky, the dam of Mayhem.

Hit The Sky herself hit the headlines last year when her chestnut Dubawi filly topped the Arqana August Sale. A March-born foal, she was consigned by Coulonces Consignment and was bought by James Harron Bloodstock for a sale-topping €1.5 million. The filly is now listed on trainer Roger Varian’s website under the name Propel and is owned by Australian businessman, Mr John Camilleri.

Hit The Sky (Cozzene) was unraced, but could boast of the best connections being out of Cerulean Sky, winner of the Prix SaintAlary (G1), runner-up in the EP Taylor Stakes (G1) and third in the Prix Vermeille (G1).

By Darshaan, such a good sire of fillies and broodmares, she was trained in France by

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erulean Sky’s remaining runners managed only another three race wins between them, with the last Jilnaar, a 2010 Dansili foal, picking up a moderate race in France as a three-year-old.

It is Cerulean Sky’s dam Solo De Lune, a daughter of Law Society and a Listed runnerup in Germany, who has had a profound effect on this pedigree.

She is the dam of 15 foals, 11 runners, ten winners of which six (including Cerulean Sky) boast black-type. Two of her daughters – Cerulean Sky and Moonstone – were Group 1 winners, while L’Ancresse was Grade 1-placed and a champion at three.

Solo De Lune’s longevity, fertility, her ability-producing qualities, as well as her extreme talent for getting fillies (she had ten), has produced her a broodmare line all of her own making.

At the end of 2006, before Moonstone struck at Group 1 level, Coolmore bought the mare herself for 775,000gns – not a bad price for the mare who was already a producer of two Group 1 winners.

BBA Ireland’s Adrian Nicoll said to racingpost.co.uk: “John [Magnier] bought both the 700,000gns Dalakhani yearling filly and 370,000gns Sadler’s Wells colt foal out

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mare of the month of the mare and I think she was good value in relation to what others have made.

“The mare’s got a bit of age and you almost hope she produces a filly for you.”

Coolmore’s luck in that regard has paid off handsomely. Moonstone, that 2005 Dalakhani filly bought by Magnier and one of the sire’s seven Group 1 winners so far, was bred by Britton House Stud.

She became the third Group 1 winner for the mare and was a fine investment for Coolmore as she went on to win the Irish Oaks and finished second in the Epsom Oaks for the Coolmore group of three.

She has since produced two Listed winners – Nevis, a Derby Trial winner who has been exported to Australia, and Stubbs, a 2011 colt foal by Danehill Dancer who was successful in the Rochestown Stakes.

Moonstone’s two-year-old of this year Words (Dansili) is already a winner of a maiden – breaking her duck in June at The Curragh on her only start to date. She still holds an entry in this autumn’s Group 1 Fillies’ Mile and in next year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas.

Moonstone has a Galileo yearling colt, subsequently missed to Fastnet Rock and visited Frankel this spring.

L’Ancresse, the 2000 sibling to Cerulean Sky and by Darshaan, gained the epitaph of “champion three-year-old” due to seconds in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf and in the Irish Oaks (five years before Moonstone managed to go one place better).

She has produced one black-type offspring from five runners – Chamonix (2009 by Galileo), a dual middle-distance Listed winner.

Her two-year-old Allez Y, by Rip Van Winkle, is with Andre Fabre and finished fourth this summer in the Prix Tahiti, a maiden for unraced fillies and her only start to date. It was run at Maisons-Lafitte the day before Mayhem gained his Listed victory.

L’Ancresse has a yearling Rip Van Winkle and, in a mirrored mating plan to her halfsister, also visited Fastnet Rock in 2013 and Frankel this year.

Demurely, born in 2009, is a product of a mating between Solo De Lune with Galileo.

She had 11 starts as a three-year-old – her only season to race – and achieved four black-type seconds – first behind Sapphire in the Group 3 Give Thanks Stakes before she bumped into her close-relation Chamonix in the Listed Oyster Stakes and the Listed Listowel Stakes. She went on gather a third in the Listed Finale Stakes before rounding off her career with a second in the Listed Trigo

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Moonstone’s two-year-old of this year Words (Dansili) is already a winner of a maiden – breaking her duck in June at The Curragh Stakes behind Famous Name.

She was bought by Ecurie des Monceaux (consigned by The Castlebridge Consignment) at last autumn’s Tattersalls Broodmare Sale for 600,000gns and is now in France. This spring she produced a filly by Invincible Spirit and visited Dubawi for her second mating.

The Listed winner Bywayofthestars, Solo De Lune’s 2001 filly by Danehill, visited Galileo in 2011, producing Orchestra. Winner of this year’s Chester Vase (G3), he has brought some new Group 1 black-type to the family with his third in the Irish Derby.

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ywayofthestars did not produce to a 2012 mating with High Chaparral, but got a filly in 2013 having been returned to Galileo Although that concludes Solo De Lune’s black-type fillies, her influence has been such that despite the remaining fillies from the ten she bred not being talented racehorses themselves, and some have not even gone on to produce black-type winners, they have continued to be mated with some of the best stallions in Europe.

One of her early daughters, and so when she was still in Kilfrush Stud ownership, Bright Halo (1997 by Bigstone), only won once, but for Usk Valley Stud bred the Group 2 third Nantyglo (Mark Of Esteem).

Though Nantyglo has yet to produce anything of note, she has a 2013 filly by Exceed And Excel and a 2014 colt by Sea The Stars.

Ho Hi The Moon (Be My Guest), also a one-time winner for Solo De Lune, was presumably added to the Coolmore collection when bought from trainer Robert Collet (the property of Strauss) in 2002 at Goffs France

by Horse France for €470,000.

She has got the multiple black-type performer and one-time Listed winner Latin Love (Danehill Dancer), who was bred by

Storm Bloodstock and owned by Mrs Magnier.

She has since had two foals by Galileo.

Le Cirque, her colt of 2012, who has been exported to France and has yet to run, while her colt of 2013 has been sold twice at Keeneland. Last November, the Elkstone Group went to $340,000 for him as pinhook prospect, reconsigning him this September.

It was not a particularly profitable venture – buyer Mitsy Nukauchida only gave them a $10,000 upswing on their investment.

Carisolo, Solo De Lune’s 2002 filly by Dubai Millennium and bought for €1 million as a four-year-old out of training as part of the Britton House dispersal by Richard Frisby Bloodstock, won once as a three-year-old.

She has only produced three minor winners, but was still thought worthy of a mating to Frankel, resulting in a filly foal of this year.

Even as a 23-year-old mare the prolific Solo De Lune was still producing and her 2013 filly

by Galileo named Claire De Lune, bred by the Coolmore nom de plume of “Smythson”, has been exported to France.

It had been planned for this mare of the month to go on to discuss the back pedigree of Hit The Sky and Mayhem, which features such star names as Solo De Lune’s black-type relations Truly Special, Modish, Russian Snows, as well as Wareed and Truly A Dream.

But, due to Solo De Lune’s own and current descendant’s achievements, we just ran out of room to head so far back.

All the big name collectors are currently chasing her progeny, relations and their foals, but with so many family members in Coolmore, Darley and now Merriebelle Stables ownership, few are ever offered on the open market.

That rarity value alone helps to explain why Hit The Sky’s Dubawi yearling was so sought after at Deauville last year.

So we return, at last, to Hit The Sky. The mare’s leading runners so far are the Ormonde Stakes (G3) winner and Irish Derby (G1) third Memphis Tennessee and the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile runner-up Royal Bench.

And he brings us back to “old” Kilfrush Stud as he is a Group 2-winning, Group 1-placed son of Whipper, also the sire, if we remember, of Mayhem, this year’s Listed winner.

Unsurprisingly, given the quality of the mare line from which he descends, Royal Bench is the best that Whipper has produced.

Hit The Sky’s 2013 filly by Lope De Vega died after birth, there was no return from a mating with Excelebration and she visited Dubawi this spring.

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EUROPE Doom Bar Supreme Stakes, G3, Goodwood, August 24, 7f 1 Ansgar (IRE) 6 b g Celtic Swing (GB) - Jemmy's Girl (IRE) (Pennekamp (USA)) 2 Muteela (GB) 3 b f Dansili (GB) Nufoos (GB) (Zafonic (USA)) 3 Professor (GB) 4 ch c Byron (GB) - Jubilee (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) Age: 2-6; Starts: 26; Wins: 5; Places: 8 Earnings: £134,544 Sire: CELTIC SWING. Sire of 26 Stakes winners. In 2014 - ANSGAR Pennekamp G3.

1st Dam: Jemmy's Girl by Pennekamp. ran once at 2. Dam of 1 winner: 2008: ANSGAR (g Celtic Swing) 5 wins at 4 to 6, M Murphy Home Furnishing Minstrel S G3, Doom Bar Supreme S G3, 2nd Desmond S G3, Manguard Plus Solonaway S G3, 3rd Owenstown Stud Whitehead Mem. S LR. Broodmare Sire: PENNEKAMP. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2014 - PRINCE GIBRALTAR Rock of Gibraltar G2, ANSGAR Celtic Swing G3.

Mr Prospector Damister Batucada CELTIC SWING br 92 Welsh Pageant Celtic Ring Pencuik Jewel ANSGAR b g 2008 Bering Pennekamp Coral Dance JEMMY'S GIRL b 2002 Arazi Cimeterre Scimitarra

Darley Prix Morny, G1, Deauville, August 24, 1200m 1 The Wow Signal (IRE) 2 b c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Muravka (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) 2 Hootenanny (USA) 2 b c Quality Road (USA) - More Hennessy (USA) (Hennessy (USA)) 3 Ervedya (FR) 2 b f Siyouni (FR) Elva (IRE) (King's Best (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 3; Places: 0 Earnings: £238,915 Sire: STARSPANGLEDBANNER. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2014 THE WOW SIGNAL High Chaparral G1, ANTHEM ALEXANDER Night Shift G2.

1st Dam: Muravka by High Chaparral. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: THE WOW SIGNAL (c Starspangledbanner) Sold 10,065gns yearling at TISEP. 3 wins at 2 at home, France, Darley Prix Morny G1, Coventry S G2.

2013: (f Zoffany) 2014: (f Rock of Gibraltar) Broodmare Sire: HIGH CHAPARRAL. Sire of the dams of 2 Stakes winners. In 2014 - THE WOW SIGNAL Starspangledbanner G1, BEACH BELLE Invincible Spirit LR. Choisir

Danehill Dancer

Great Selection STARSPANGLEDBANNER ch 2006 Made of Gold Gold Anthem National Song THE WOW SIGNAL b c 2012 Sadler's Wells High Chaparral Kasora MURAVKA b 2008 Topsider Tabdea Madame Secretary

Darley Prix Kergorlay, G2, Deauville, August 24, 3000m

1 Protectionist (GER) 4 b c Monsun (GER) - Patineuse (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) 2 Fly With Me (FR) 4 gr c Beat Hollow (GB) - Bird of Paradise (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) 3 Altano (GER) 8 b g Galileo (IRE) Alanda (GER) (Lando (GER)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 8; Wins: 4; Places: 4

Earnings: £138,915 Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 112 Stakes winners. In 2014 - FIORENTE Pilsudski G1, ALMANDIN Tiger Hill G2, LONGINA Medicean G2, PROTECTIONIST Peintre Celebre G2, MIDSUMMER SUN Kingmambo LR, PINZOLO Barathea LR, VADAMOS Peintre Celebre LR, NEXT ROUND Caerleon LR. 1st Dam: Patineuse by Peintre Celebre. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: PRIMATIST (g Manduro) 4 wins at 3 in France, Germany.

2010: PROTECTIONIST (c Monsun) 4 wins at 2 to 4 in France, Germany, Darley Prix Kergorlay G2, Lucky Speed Hansa Preis G2, Preis SWB Derby Trial LR, 2nd G. P. der Badischen Unternehmer Rennen G2, Grosser Preis Herzog von Ratibor Rennen G3, Preis von Dahlwitz LR, 3rd Iffezheimer Derby-Trial LR. 2011: Pescara (f Samum) unraced to date.

2012: Prana (f Siyouni) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: PEINTRE CELEBRE. Sire of the dams of 33 Stakes winners. In 2014 AFRIKABURN Trippi G1, PROTECTIONIST Monsun G2, PINTURICCHIO Holy Roman Emperor G3, SISTINE DEMON Excites G3, AUSSI CELEBRE Aussie Rules LR, LEEDS I Am Invincible LR, VADAMOS Monsun LR, VOLUME Mount Nelson LR, COOL MACAVITY One Cool Cat LR. The Monsun/Peintre Celebre cross has produced: PROTECTIONIST G2, VADAMOS LR, Pure Brise G1.

Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung MONSUN br 90 Surumu Mosella Monasia PROTECTIONIST b c 2010 Nureyev Peintre Celebre Peinture Bleue PATINEUSE b 2004 Distant Relative Parisienne Poughkeepsie

Darley Prix Jean Romanet, G1, Deauville, August 24, 2000m 1 Ribbons (GB) 4 ch f Manduro (GER) - Sister Act (GB) (Marju (IRE)) 2 Princess Loulou (IRE) 4 ch f Pivotal (GB) - Aiming (GB) (Highest Honor (FR)) 3 Secret Gesture (GB) 4 b f Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 3 Earnings: £47,904 Sire: MANDURO. Sire of 14 Stakes winners. In 2014 - RIBBONS Marju G1, MEERJUNGFRAU Dashing Blade G3, TRUE STORY Darshaan LR. 1st Dam: SISTER ACT by Marju.

Winner at 3. Own sister to SOVIET SONG. Dam of 1 winner: 2009: One Vision (c Oasis Dream) unraced.

2010: RIBBONS (f Manduro) 4 wins at 2 and 3, Darley Prix Jean Romanet G1, 2nd Betfred Snowdrop Fillies' S LR, 3rd EBF At the Races John Musker S LR. 2013: (c New Approach) 2014: (f Exceed And Excel) Broodmare Sire: MARJU. Sire of the dams of 32 Stakes winners. In 2014 - RIBBONS Manduro G1, RAYDARA Rock of Gibraltar G2, DALKOVA Galileo LR, GRANDEZZA Agnes Tachyon LR. Konigsstuhl Monsun Mosella MANDURO b 2002 Be My Guest Mandellicht Mandelauge RIBBONS ch f 2010 Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara SISTER ACT b 2004 Soviet Star Kalinka Tralthee

Palmerstown Estate Irish St Leger Trial, G3, Curragh, August 24, 14f 1 Leading Light (IRE) 4 b c Montjeu (IRE) - Dance Parade (USA) (Gone West (USA))

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international database 2 Royal Diamond (IRE) 8 b g King's Best (USA) - Irresistible Jewel (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) 3 Shu Lewis (IRE) 8 b f Pyrus (USA) - Poppy Lewis (IRE) (Paris House (GB)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 9; Wins: 7; Places: 1 Earnings: £680,982 Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 129 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BRACELET Green Desert G1, GALLANTE Machiavellian G1, LEADING LIGHT Gone West G1, OFFER Darshaan G1, MONTCLAIR Platini G3, GUAJARA Big Shuffle LR, MOUNT ATHOS Slip Anchor LR, TRADE COMMISSIONER Spinning World LR, ARGOCAT Giant's Causeway LR, HURRICANE FLY Kenmare LR. 1st Dam: DANCE PARADE by Gone West. 7 wins at 2 to 4 at home, USA, Buena Vista S G2. Own sister to Western Reel. Dam of 7 winners: 2001: SPECIAL JIG (f Theatrical) Winner at 3 in USA. Broodmare.

2005: CASTLES IN THE AIR (g Oasis Dream) 5 wins at 3 to 5.

2006: HONOURS STRIDE (f Red Ransom) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2007: OUR DRAMA QUEEN (f Danehill Dancer) Winner at 3.

Broodmare.

2009: Warwick Avenue (c Montjeu) 5 wins, 3rd Keeneland Royal Whip S G2.

2010: LEADING LIGHT (c Montjeu) Sold 520,000gns yearling at TAOC1. Champion 3yr old stayer in Europe in 2013. 7 wins at 2 to 4, Ascot Gold Cup G1, Ladbrokes St Leger S G1, Airlie Stud Gallinule S G3, Sir Henry Cecil Memorial Queen's Vase G3, Palmerstown Estate Irish St Leger Trial G3, Coolmore Vintage Crop S G3.

2011: JOHN CONSTABLE (c Montjeu) Winner at 3.

2012: Carpe Vita (f Montjeu) unraced to date.

2013: (c Fastnet Rock) Broodmare Sire: GONE WEST. Sire of the dams of 105 Stakes winners. In 2014 - AFRICAN STORY Pivotal G1, LEADING LIGHT

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Montjeu G1, HIS RACE TO WIN Stormy Atlantic G3, ADMIRE SAGACE Fuji Kiseki LR. The Montjeu/Gone West cross has produced: LEADING LIGHT G1, MACARTHUR G1, MOTIVATOR G1, Campanillas G2, Warwick Avenue G2, Brittany LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge MONTJEU b 96 Top Ville Floripedes Toute Cy LEADING LIGHT b c 2010 Mr Prospector Gone West Secrettame DANCE PARADE ch 94 Irish River River Jig Baronova

Kilfrush Stud Royal Whip Stakes, G3, Curragh, August 24, 10f 1 Hall of Mirrors (IRE) 4 ch g Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Apache Dream (IRE) (Indian Ridge) 2 Kingsbarns (IRE) 4 b c Galileo (IRE) - Beltisaal (FR) (Belmez (USA)) 3 Parish Hall (IRE) 5 b c Teofilo (IRE) - Halla Siamsa (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 8; Wins: 1; Places: 5 Earnings: £26,787 Sire: DUKE OF MARMALADE. Sire of 16 Stakes winners. In 2014 HALL OF MIRRORS Indian Ridge G3, LADY CUMQUAT Zabeel G3, SO MANY SHOTS Lando G3, VENUS DE MILO Galileo G3, WANNABE BETTER Shirley Heights G3, BIG MEMORY Nebos LR, COLLATERAL RISK Invincible Spirit LR, DUKE DERBY Medaaly LR, MING ZHI COSMOS Ganges LR, QUADUNA Monsun LR. 1st Dam: APACHE DREAM by Indian Ridge. Winner at 2. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: NOBLE THOUGHT (c Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins at 3 to 5 in Hungary, Slovakia.

2010: HALL OF MIRRORS (g Duke of Marmalade) Sold 150,000gns yearling at TAOC1. 1 win at 2,

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2011: Navajo Mountain (c Duke of Marmalade) unraced to date.

2012: (f Duke of Marmalade) 2013: (c Rip Van Winkle) 2014: (f Rip Van Winkle) Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 79 Stakes winners. In 2014 - DOLNIYA Azamour G2, FINTRY Shamardal G2, KOOL KOMPANY Jeremy G2, EDELMIRA Peintre Celebre G3, HALL OF MIRRORS Duke of Marmalade G3, MULL OF KILLOUGH Mull of Kintyre G3, RUSSIAN SOUL Invincible Spirit G3, TOBANN Teofilo G3, ROCKY GROUND Acclamation LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana DUKE OF MARMALADE b 2004 Kingmambo Love Me True Lassie's Lady HALL OF MIRRORS ch g 2010 Ahonoora Indian Ridge Hillbrow APACHE DREAM ch 2004 Nashwan Blanche Dubois Madame Dubois

Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes, G2, Curragh, August 24, 7f 1 Gleneagles (IRE) 2 b c Galileo (IRE) - You'resothrilling (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Vert de Grece (IRE) 2 gr c Verglas (IRE) - Tiny Petal (IRE) (Grand Lodge (USA)) 3 Hall of Fame (IRE) 2 ch c Teofilo (IRE) - Halla Siamsa (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £43,433 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 182 Stakes winners. In 2014 - ADELAIDE Elnadim G1, AUSTRALIA Cape Cross G1, MARVELLOUS Storm Cat G1, NOBLE MISSION Danehill G1, SPIRITJIM Anabaa G1, TAPESTRY Danehill G1, GLENEAGLES Storm Cat G2, GLOBAL VIEW Storm Cat G2, GOSPEL CHOIR Pivotal G2, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G2, TELESCOPE Darshaan G2, AIGUE MARINE Silver Hawk G3, ALTANO

Lando G3, BE MY GAL Danehill Dancer G3, ERNEST HEMINGWAY Darshaan G3, EYE OF THE STORM Shirley Heights G3, GATEWOOD Selkirk G3, MAGICIAN Mozart G3, MEKONG RIVER Danehill G3, ORCHESTRA Danehill G3, STARSTRUCK Big Shuffle G3, DALKOVA Marju LR, DARE TO ACHIEVE Linamix LR, DAZZLING Danehill LR, FOREVER NOW Darshaan LR, FREEDOM'S LIGHT Nashwan LR, JACQUINOT BAY Last Tycoon LR, KINGFISHER Halling LR, OBSERVATIONAL Cadeaux Genereux LR, ORATOR Air Express LR, PLANETAIRE Kaldoun LR, ROHERYN More Than Ready LR, SECRET GESTURE Danehill LR, BALLYGLASHEEN Danehill LR, WELLS Rodrigo de Triano LR. 1st Dam: YOU'RESOTHRILLING by Storm Cat. 2 wins at 2, Irish Thoroughbred Cherry Hinton S G2.

Own sister to GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, Tumblebrutus, Tiger Dance and Freud. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: MARVELLOUS (f Galileo) 2 wins at 2 and 3, Etihad Airways Irish 1000 Guineas G1.

2012: GLENEAGLES (c Galileo) 2 wins at 2, Galileo EBF Futurity S G2, Japanese Racing Authority Tyros S G3.

2013: (f Galileo) Broodmare Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of the dams of 157 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CLOSE HATCHES First Defence G1, MARVELLOUS Galileo G1, SHARED BELIEF Candy Ride G1, COUP DE GRACE Tapit G2, GLENEAGLES Galileo G2, GLOBAL VIEW Galileo G2, KIZUNA Deep Impact G2, RED SPADA Taiki Shuttle G2, SAHARA SKY Pleasant Tap G2, CLOUD SCAPES Smart Strike G3, LEMON DROP DREAM Lemon Drop Kid G3, SWEET SWAP Candy Ride G3, CAT'S CLAW Dynaformer LR, CORNHUSKER Dynaformer LR. The Galileo/Storm Cat cross has produced: MARVELLOUS G1, MISTY FOR ME G1, GLENEAGLES G2, GLOBAL VIEW G2, TWIRL G3.

international database Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta GLENEAGLES b c 2012 Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua YOU'RESOTHRILLING br 2005 Rahy Mariah's Storm Immense

Danzig Danehill Razyana ROCK OF GIBRALTAR b 99 Be My Guest Offshore Boom Push A Button RAYDARA b/br f 2012 Last Tycoon Marju Flame of Tara RAYDIYA b 2005 In The Wings Raydaniya Rayseka

Debutante Stakes, G2, Curragh, August 24, 7f

Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge Stakes, G3, Tipperary, August 28, 7f

1 Raydara (IRE) 2 b/br f Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Raydiya (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) 2 Lucida (IRE) 2 b f Shamardal (USA) - Lura (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) 3 Toogoodtobetrue (IRE) 2 b f Oasis Dream (GB) - All For Glory (USA) (Giant's Causeway (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 1; Places: 2 Earnings: £14,050 Sire: ROCK OF GIBRALTAR. Sire of 100 Stakes winners. In 2014 ALBORAN SEA Toolighttoquit G1, AJAXANA Lycius G2, ARCETRI PINK Galileo G2, PRINCE GIBRALTAR Pennekamp G2, RAYDARA Marju G2, RICH GIRL Giant's Causeway G3, SAVANNE Galileo G3, DARIA Big Shuffle LR. 1st Dam: RAYDIYA by Marju. 2 wins at 3, Lenebane S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2010: Rayounabad (c Nayef) unraced.

2011: RAYNA (f Selkirk) 4 wins at 3.

2012: RAYDARA (f Rock of Gibraltar) 1 win at 2, Debutante S G2.

2013: (c Pivotal) 2014: (f Raven's Pass) Broodmare Sire: MARJU. Sire of the dams of 32 Stakes winners. In 2014 - RIBBONS Manduro G1, RAYDARA Rock of Gibraltar G2, DALKOVA Galileo LR, GRANDEZZA Agnes Tachyon LR. The Rock of Gibraltar/Marju cross has produced: RAYDARA G2, Londonintherain LR.

1 Tested (GB) 3 b f Selkirk (USA) Prove (GB) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Some Spirit (IRE) 3 b f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Recite (JPN) (Forty Niner (USA)) 3 Wannabe Better (IRE) 4 b f Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Wannabe (GB) (Shirley Heights) Age: 2-3; Starts: 6; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £86,168 Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of 96 Stakes winners. In 2014 - THISTLE BIRD Marchand de Sable G1, CUBANITA Hernando G3, TESTED Danehill G3, AKZAR Shahrastani LR, QUEEN OF ICE Polar Falcon LR. 1st Dam: PROVE by Danehill. 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Chloe G3. Own sister to VORTEX and DANEFAIR. Dam of 4 winners: 2003: Evidential (f Sadler's Wells) ran once. Broodmare.

2004: Designed (f Zamindar) unraced. Broodmare.

2005: Track Record (g Montjeu) 2 wins at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Ridgway LR. 2007: TRAJECTORY (c Dubai Destination) 2 wins at 3 and 5 in Bahrain, France.

2008: Malinowski (c Montjeu) unraced.

2009: Incriminate (g Selkirk) ran once in a N.H. Flat Race.

2010: SUBSTANTIATE (c Singspiel) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Qatar.

2011: TESTED (f Selkirk) 4 wins at 2 and 3, Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge S G3, Owenstown Stud Whitehead Mem. S LR, 2nd Arthur Guinness EBF Corrib S LR.

2012: New Agenda (c New Approach) unraced to date.

2013: (c Zamindar) 2014: (f Nathaniel)

TBA Atalanta Stakes, G3, Sandown Park, August 30, 8f

Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 265 Stakes winners. In 2014 - COSMIC ENDEAVOUR Northern Meteor G1, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G1, FENOMENO Stay Gold G1, INTEGRAL Dalakhani G1, MISS MOSSMAN Mossman G1, NOBLE MISSION Galileo G1, TAPESTRY Galileo G1, CERTERACH Halling G2, GALLATIN Street Cry G2, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G2, PALE MIMOSA Singspiel G2, SEEK AGAIN Speightstown G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, CUSTOM CUT Notnowcato G3, HALLOWED CROWN Street Sense G3, J WONDER Footstepsinthesand G3, MAJESTIC QUEEN Kheleyf G3, MEKONG RIVER Galileo G3, NAYELI More Than Ready G3, ORCHESTRA Galileo G3, TESTED Selkirk G3, ZEPHYRON Zabeel G3, BELARDO Lope de Vega LR, BRAYROAN Zabeel LR, COOLDINI Bernardini LR, DAZZLING Galileo LR, EINSTEINS FOLLY Whipper LR, ETON RIFLES Pivotal LR, GOLDEN GUEPARD Hurricane Run LR, ICONIC Bel Esprit LR, JOYEUSE Oasis Dream LR, KESHIRO Shirocco LR, KNIGHT'S COMMAND Pins LR, LADY PENKO Archipenko LR, LUCKY RAQUIE Encosta de Lago LR, MOONLESS Helike LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, SECRET GESTURE Galileo LR, TUKIYO Haradasun LR, BALLYGLASHEEN Galileo LR. The Selkirk/Danehill cross has produced: ETENDARD INDIEN G3, TESTED G3, Zetto Kirk LR, Pasco LR. Atan Sharpen Up Rocchetta SELKIRK ch 88 Nebbiolo Annie Edge Friendly Court TESTED b f 2011 Danzig Danehill Razyana PROVE b 98 Vaguely Noble Roupala Cairn Rouge

1 Fintry (IRE) 3 b f Shamardal (USA) - Campsie Fells (UAE) (Indian Ridge) 2 Odeliz (IRE) 4 ch f Falco (USA) Acatama (USA) (Efisio) 3 Water Hole (IRE) 3 b f Oasis Dream (GB) - Arosa (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 5; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £136,952 Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 65 Stakes winners. In 2014 DUNBOYNE EXPRESS Polish Precedent G1, MUKHADRAM Timber Country G1, BOW CREEK Most Welcome G2, EXCELLENT RESULT Sadler's Wells G2, FINTRY Indian Ridge G2, GHIBELLINES Elusive Quality G2, SOMMERABEND Monsun G2, AMARON Bertolini G3, FRENCH NAVY Woodman G3, IHTIMAL Dubai Destination G3, SHARESTAN Ashkalani G3, ABLE FRIEND Volksraad LR, ALKASSER King's Best LR, AMY ERIA Octagonal LR, BALTIC BARONESS Sadler's Wells LR, CAMEO A P Indy LR, EMBLEMS Seeking The Gold LR, MAYBE DISCREET Bluebird LR, SHAMALIA Redoute's Choice LR, SHIVALIK STAR Danzig LR. 1st Dam: CAMPSIE FELLS by Indian Ridge. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Prix Vanteaux G3, 3rd Garden City Breeders' Cup H G1. Dam of 3 winners: 2005: Cross Fell (c Cherokee Run) 9 wins, 2nd Macau Autumn Trophy LR. 2007: Lochinver (c Kingmambo) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, 2nd Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein G2.

2008: (c Elusive Quality). Died as a yearling.

2009: Tabib (g Hard Spun) ran twice and ran on the flat in UAE. 2011: FINTRY (f Shamardal) 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Prix de Sandringham G2, TBA Atalanta S G3, Prix Volterra LR. Broodmare Sire: INDIAN RIDGE. Sire of the dams of 79 Stakes winners. In 2014 - DOLNIYA Azamour G2, FINTRY Shamardal

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international database G2, KOOL KOMPANY Jeremy G2, EDELMIRA Peintre Celebre G3, HALL OF MIRRORS Duke of Marmalade G3, MULL OF KILLOUGH Mull of Kintyre G3, RUSSIAN SOUL Invincible Spirit G3, TOBANN Teofilo G3, ROCKY GROUND Acclamation LR. Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street FINTRY b f 2011 Ahonoora Indian Ridge Hillbrow CAMPSIE FELLS b 2000 Lomond Queen's View Mill Path

European Wealth Solario Stakes, G3, Sandown Park, August 30, 7f 1 Aktabantay (GB) 2 b c Oasis Dream (GB) - Splashdown (GB) (Falbrav (IRE)) 2 Future Empire (GB) 2 ch c New Approach (IRE) - Fann (USA) (Diesis) 3 Lexington Times (IRE) 2 b c Paco Boy (IRE) - Fuaigh Mor (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 3 Earnings: £52,077 Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of 86 Stakes winners. In 2014 - FREE PORT LUX Monsun G2, MUHAARAR Linamix G2, AKTABANTAY Falbrav G3, BERMUDA REEF Acatenango G3, FLYING JIB Mizzen Mast G3, FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Efisio G3, CLADOCERA Pivotal LR, ERTIJAAL Seeking The Gold LR, JOYEUSE Danehill LR, MAXIMUS DREAM Sadler's Wells LR, MINALISA Selkirk LR, MIRZA Primo Dominie LR, OMINOUS Selkirk LR, OPINION Sadler's Wells LR. 1st Dam: SPLASHDOWN by Falbrav. 2 wins at 2 and 3, Lord Weinstock Mem. Ballymacoll S LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2011: SYNERGISE (g Danehill Dancer) Winner at 3.

2012: AKTABANTAY (c Oasis Dream) Sold 370,000gns yearling

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2013: (c Rock of Gibraltar) 2014: (c Nathaniel) Broodmare Sire: FALBRAV. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2014 - HARP STAR Deep Impact G1, AKTABANTAY Oasis Dream G3, GOLD FORCE Flying Spur LR. Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier OASIS DREAM b 2000 Dancing Brave Hope Bahamian AKTABANTAY b c 2012 Fairy King Falbrav Gift of The Night SPLASHDOWN ch 2006 Bering Space Time Space Ritual

Preis der Sparkassen Finanzgruppe, G3, BadenBaden, August 30, 2000m 1 Nausica Time (GER) 4 b/br f Dubawi (IRE) - Namat (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) 2 Nuntius (GER) 4 b c Dalakhani (IRE) - Night Lagoon (GER) (Lagunas) 3 Zazou (GER) 7 b c Shamardal (USA) - Zaza Top (GER) (Lomitas (GB)) Age: 3-4; Starts: 14; Wins: 3; Places: 5 Earnings: £48,008 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 83 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LUCKY NINE Green Desert G1, NIGHT OF THUNDER Galileo G1, PRINCE BISHOP Prospect Bay G1, TIGER TEES Gold Brose G1, ARABIAN GOLD Vettori G2, ARABIAN QUEEN Barathea G2, CATKINS Catbird G2, POSTPONED Dubai Destination G2, RED DUBAWI Homme de Loi G2, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G2, AL KAZEEM Darshaan G3, BAWINA Sadler's Wells G3, INTIMATE MOMENT Gold Brose G3, MURAAQABA Zafonic G3, NARNIYN Alhaarth G3, NAUSICA TIME Daylami G3, SRIKANDI Hurricane Sky G3, WANNABE YOURS Grand Lodge G3, AKEED

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MOFEED Tiger Hill LR, DUBDAY Daylami LR, EASTERN PRINCE Marauding LR, FAIR DUBAWI Nashwan LR, MURIOI Fantastic Light LR, SARINDA Vettori LR, SHAMAL WIND Machiavellian LR, PURPLE BAY Nashwan LR. 1st Dam: NAMAT by Daylami. 3 wins at 3 and 4 inc. Courage Supplies Routecolchester Beers And Draught Handicap, Newmarket. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: Fusenam (g Refuse To Bend) ran 3 times.

2009: CORN MAIDEN (f Refuse To Bend) 4 wins at 4 and 5.

2010: NAUSICA TIME (f Dubawi) Sold 22,988gns yearling at BBAGS. 3 wins at 3 in Germany, Preis der Sparkassen Finanzgruppe G3, J J Darboven Grosser Dresden Herbstpreis LR, Grosser Campanologist Neue Bult Cup LR, 2nd BET3000 Grand PrixAufgalopp LR, 3rd Almased Cup Hamburg Trophy G3.

2011: No Control (c Dashing Blade) Broodmare Sire: DAYLAMI. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2014 - NAUSICA TIME Dubawi G3, DUBDAY Dubawi LR, SILVER CONCORDE Dansili LR. The Dubawi/Daylami cross has produced: DUBDAY G3, NAUSICA TIME G3, Heartily LR. Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher NAUSICA TIME b/br f 2010 Doyoun Daylami Daltawa NAMAT b 2001 Caerleon Masharik Rosia Bay

Prix de Meautry- Lucien Barriere, G3, Deauville, August 31, 1200m 1 Coulsty (IRE) 3 b c Kodiac (GB) Hazium (IRE) (In The Wings) 2 Gammarth (FR) 6 ch c Layman (USA) - Emouna Queen (IRE) (Indian Ridge)

3 Robert Le Diable (FR) 5 ch c Dutch Art (GB) - Red Begonia (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 12; Wins: 3; Places: 5 Earnings: £103,042 Sire: KODIAC. Sire of 12 Stakes winners. In 2014 - TIGGY WIGGY Kheleyf G2, COULSTY In The Wings G3, JAMESIE Night Shift G3, KODI BEAR Mujtahid LR, PATIENCE ALEXANDER Sadler's Wells LR. 1st Dam: HAZIUM by In The Wings. 3 wins at 3 to 5. Dam of 3 winners: 2009: KHAZIUM (g Kheleyf) Winner over hurdles at 4.

2010: BONNIE LESLEY (f Iffraaj) 3 wins.

2011: COULSTY (c Kodiac) Sold 57,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 3 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Prix de Meautry- Lucien Barriere G3, Tamdown King Charles II S LR, 2nd MBNA Queensferry S LR, 3rd Prix Francois Boutin LR. 2012: Anneani (f Bushranger) in training.

2013: (f Bushranger) 2014: (c Iffraaj) Broodmare Sire: IN THE WINGS. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2014 - EAGLE TOP Pivotal G2, COULSTY Kodiac G3, MASTER CARPENTER Mastercraftsman G3, ANIPA Sea The Stars LR, AUVRAY Le Havre LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana KODIAC b 2001 Kris Rafha Eljazzi COULSTY b c 2011 Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk HAZIUM b 2003 Caerleon Safe Care Safe Haven

Prix Quincey - Lucien Barriere, G3, Deauville, August 31, 1600m 1 Solow (GB) 4 ch c Singspiel (IRE) - High Maintenance (FR) (Highest Honor (FR))

international database 2 Spoil The Fun (FR) 5 ch c Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Avezia (FR) (Night Shift (USA)) 3 Fire Ship (GB) 5 b g Firebreak (GB) - Mays Dream (GB) (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 10; Wins: 5; Places: 4 Earnings: £101,857 Sire: SINGSPIEL. Sire of 101 Stakes winners. In 2014 - PALE MIMOSA Danehill G2, TAKE COVER Magic Ring G2, JAMR Monsun G3, SOLOW Highest Honor G3, CIRCLE OF LIFE Mt Livermore LR, LADY OF OPERA Kingmambo LR, AMINABAD Spinning World LR, IRVING Sternkoenig LR. 1st Dam: High Maintenance by Highest Honor. 3 wins at 2 to 4 in France, 2nd G. P. de Lyon Etape du Defi du Galop LR, Prix La Moskowa LR, 3rd Qatar Prix Gladiateur G3.

Dam of 1 winner: 2010: SOLOW (c Singspiel) 5 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Prix Quincey Lucien Barriere G3.

2011: Too High (c High Chaparral) 2012: Prime Spot (c High Chaparral) unraced to date.

2013: High Quality (f Invincible Spirit) Broodmare Sire: HIGHEST HONOR. Sire of the dams of 57 Stakes winners. In 2014 CAVALRYMAN Halling G2, FLY WITH ME Beat Hollow G2, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Dubawi G2, GOLDY ESPONY Vespone G3, HIPPY Muhtathir G3, SOLOW Singspiel G3, BAINO HOPE Jeremy LR, WEVANELLA Gentlewave LR, GARYNELLA Ballingarry LR, NEWS REEL Vespone LR. The Singspiel/Highest Honor cross has produced: SOLOW G3, AU REVOIR LR. Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk SINGSPIEL b 92 Halo Glorious Song Ballade SOLOW ch c 2010 Kenmare Highest Honor High River HIGH MAINTENANCE gr 2004 Fabulous Dancer Fabulous Hostess Young Hostess

Grand Prix de Deauville-Lucien Barriere, G2, Deauville, August 31, 2400m 1 Cocktail Queen (IRE) 4 b f Motivator (GB) - Premier Prize (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) 2 Gatewood (GB) 6 b c Galileo (IRE) - Felicity (IRE) (Selkirk (USA)) 3 Going Somewhere (BRZ) 5 ch c Sulamani (IRE) - Angel Star (BRZ) (Special Nash (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 13; Wins: 3; Places: 5 Earnings: £166,336 Sire: MOTIVATOR. Sire of 20 Stakes winners. In 2014 COCKTAIL QUEEN Selkirk G2, ROBIN HOODS BAY Rainbow Quest G3, MODUS Generous LR. 1st Dam: PREMIER PRIZE by Selkirk. 2 wins at 2 and 4, EBF Upavon S LR, 3rd Attheraces Mile S G2. Dam of 2 winners: 2005: Win On Red (f Red Ransom) 2006: Fast Flow (f Fasliyev) unraced. Broodmare.

2007: HIDDEN FIRE (f Alhaarth) 2 wins at 3. Broodmare.

2009: Golden Song (f Singspiel) unraced.

2010: COCKTAIL QUEEN (f Motivator) 3 wins at 2 and 4 at home, France, Grand Prix de Deauville-Lucien Barriere G2, Prix Gontaut-Biron-Hong Kong Jockey Club G3, 2nd Prix des ReservoirsHaras d'Etreham G3, Betfred EBF Stallions Gillies S LR, 3rd Worthington's St Simon S G3.

2011: Prairie Prize (c High Chaparral) in training.

2012: Gold Prince (c Nayef) 2014: (f Motivator) Broodmare Sire: SELKIRK. Sire of the dams of 48 Stakes winners. In 2014 - COCKTAIL QUEEN Motivator G2, AMERICAN DEVIL American Post G3, GATEWOOD Galileo G3, ABSOLUTELY SO Acclamation LR, BERKARAR Clodovil LR, COPRAH Bertolini LR, MINALISA Oasis Dream LR, OMINOUS Oasis Dream LR.

PARIS Cape Cross G3, DARE TO ACHIEVE Galileo LR, EYE IN THE SKY Sinndar LR, LUANNAN Zamindar LR, VISORIYNA Dansili LR.

Sadler's Wells Montjeu Floripedes MOTIVATOR b 2002 Gone West Out West Chellingoua COCKTAIL QUEEN b f 2010 Sharpen Up Selkirk Annie Edge PREMIER PRIZE ch 97 Seattle Dancer Spot Prize Lucky Brook

The Dansili/Linamix cross has produced: CARLA BIANCA G3, VISORIYNA G3, Dastarhon G1.

Xtravision/HMV Dance Design Stakes, G3, Curragh, August 31, 9f 1 Carla Bianca (IRE) 3 gr f Dansili (GB) - Majestic Silver (IRE) (Linamix (FR)) 2 Pearl of Africa (IRE) 4 b f Jeremy (USA) - Kournikova (SAF) (Sportsworld (USA)) 3 Alive Alive Oh (GB) 4 b f Duke of Marmalade (IRE) - Higher Love (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 8; Wins: 4; Places: 4 Earnings: £102,488 Sire: DANSILI. Sire of 96 Stakes winners. In 2014 - MISS FRANCE Tirol G1, THE FUGUE Sadler's Wells G1, ESPUMANTI Reprimand G2, L'AMOUR DE MA VIE Smoke Glacken G2, RIPOSTE Rainbow Quest G2, CARLA BIANCA Linamix G3, CONTINUUM Sadler's Wells LR, MUTEELA Zafonic LR, PERMIT Swain LR, STIPULATE Sadler's Wells LR, VISORIYNA Linamix LR, SILVER CONCORDE Daylami LR. 1st Dam: Majestic Silver by Linamix. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2011: CARLA BIANCA (f Dansili) 4 wins at 3, Xtravision/HMV Dance Design S G3, Irish Stal.FarmsEBF Hurry Harriet S LR, Irish Stallion Farms EBF Naas Oaks Trial LR. 2012: Joailliere (f Dubawi) unraced to date.

2013: (c Oasis Dream) 2014: (c Shamardal) Broodmare Sire: LINAMIX. Sire of the dams of 80 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LIDARI Acclamation G2, MUHAARAR Oasis Dream G2, CARLA BIANCA Dansili G3, ECTOT Hurricane Run G3, LESSTALK IN

Danzig Danehill Razyana DANSILI b 96 Kahyasi Hasili Kerali CARLA BIANCA gr f 2011 Mendez Linamix Lunadix MAJESTIC SILVER gr 2006 Highest Honor Diamond Trim In Anticipation

Nestle Support Autism Round Tower Stakes, G3, Curragh, August 31, 6f 1 Cappella Sansevero (GB) 2 b c Showcasing (GB) - Madam President (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) 2 Rapid Applause (GB) 2 b c Royal Applause (GB) - Madam Ninette (GB) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) 3 War Envoy (USA) 2 b c War Front (USA) - La Conseillante (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 2 Earnings: £120,080 Sire: SHOWCASING. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2014 CAPPELLA SANSEVERO Royal Applause G3.

1st Dam: MADAM PRESIDENT by Royal Applause. Winner at 4. Dam of 1 winner: 2011: Presidente (c Myboycharlie) in training.

2012: CAPPELLA SANSEVERO (c Showcasing) Sold 25,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 4 wins at 2, Nestle Support Autism Round Tower S G3, Cold Move EBF Marble Hill S LR, 2nd Coventry S G2, 3rd Keeneland Phoenix S G1.

2013: (f Monsieur Bond) Broodmare Sire: ROYAL APPLAUSE. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2014 -

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international database CAPPELLA SANSEVERO Showcasing G3, DIBAJJ Iffraaj LR. Green Desert Oasis Dream Hope SHOWCASING b 2007 Zafonic Arabesque Prophecy CAPPELLA SANSEVERO b c 2012 Waajib Royal Applause Flying Melody MADAM PRESIDENT b 2005 Pursuit of Love White House Much Too Risky

Goldene Peitsche powered by Burda@turf, G3, Baden-Baden, August 31, 1200m 1 Signs of Blessing (IRE) 3 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sun Bittern (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) 2 Son Cesio (FR) 3 b c Zafeen (FR) Slitana (FR) (Dansili (GB)) 3 Alcohuaz (CHI) 9 b g Merchant of Venice (USA) - Giverny (CHI) (Hussonet (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 9; Wins: 5; Places: 3 Earnings: £123,985 Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 77 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CHARM SPIRIT Montjeu G1, KINGMAN Zamindar G1, SPEAKING OF WHICH Mr Prospector G2, RUSSIAN SOUL Indian Ridge G3, SIGNS OF BLESSING Seeking The Gold G3, APACHE SPIRIT Sadler's Wells LR, ARMY BULLETIN Sunday Silence LR, BEACH BELLE High Chaparral LR, I'M YOURS Robellino LR, THAT IS THE SPIRIT Acatenango LR, STAYING ON Saddlers' Hall LR. 1st Dam: Sun Bittern by Seeking The Gold. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2009: LUCRECE (f Pivotal) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

2010: ADMIRE FUJI (c Oasis Dream) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in France.

2011: SIGNS OF BLESSING (c Invincible Spirit) Sold 80,952gns yearling at ARAUG. 5 wins at 2 and 3 in France, Germany, Goldene Peitsche powered by Burda@turf G3, Criterium de Vitesse LR, Prix

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Sigy LR, 2nd Prix de Saint-Georges G3, 3rd Prix de Ris-Orangis G3.

2012: (f Cape Cross) 2014: (c Redoute's Choice) Broodmare Sire: SEEKING THE GOLD. Sire of the dams of 102 Stakes winners. In 2014 CLUBHOUSE RIDE Candy Ride G2, UP WITH THE BIRDS Stormy Atlantic G2, GOLDEN LAD Medaglia d'Oro G3, SIGNS OF BLESSING Invincible Spirit G3, EMBLEMS Shamardal LR, ERTIJAAL Oasis Dream LR, SPRING TO THE SKY Langfuhr LR. The Invincible Spirit/Seeking The Gold cross has produced: SIGNS OF BLESSING G3, STEVIE GEE LR. Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris Rafha Eljazzi SIGNS OF BLESSING b c 2011 Mr Prospector Seeking The Gold Con Game SUN BITTERN ch 2005 Nashwan Sunray Superstar Nazoo

Darley Oettingen Rennen, G2, Baden-Baden, September 3, 1600m 1 Here Comes When (IRE) 4 b g Danehill Dancer (IRE) - Quad's Melody (IRE) (Spinning World (USA)) 2 Amaron (GB) 5 ch c Shamardal (USA) - Amandalini (GB) (Bertolini (USA)) 2 Magic Artist (IRE) 3 br c Iffraaj (GB) - Artisti (GB) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 9; Wins: 3; Places: 3 Earnings: £43,575 Sire: DANEHILL DANCER. Sire of 161 Stakes winners. In 2014 ESOTERIQUE Dancing Brave G1, STEPS IN TIME O'Reilly G1, HERE COMES WHEN Spinning World G2, MEDEA Giant's Causeway G3, OSAILA Entrepreneur G3, ACROSTAR Iglesia LR, THOMAS EDISON Sadler's Wells LR.

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1st Dam: QUAD'S MELODY by Spinning World. 2 wins at 2 in France, Prix d'Aumale G3. Dam of 3 winners: 2005: Winning First (c Grand Slam) ran on the flat in Hong Kong.

2006: CALIFORNIA MOON (c Malibu Moon) 5 wins at 3 and 4 in Hong Kong.

2007: Action (f Action This Day) ran once.

2009: MORANT BAY (f Montjeu) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2010: HERE COMES WHEN (g Danehill Dancer) Sold 139,572gns yearling at GOOY1. 3 wins at 2 to 4, Darley Oettingen Rennen G2.

2011: Manipulation (g Invincible Spirit) 2013: (f Shamardal) Broodmare Sire: SPINNING WORLD. Sire of the dams of 32 Stakes winners. In 2014 - NUOVO RECORD Heart's Cry G1, HERE COMES WHEN Danehill Dancer G2, MOURO Grand Slam G3, ALDINI Magic Albert LR, BARLEY MOW Zamindar LR, TRADE COMMISSIONER Montjeu LR, TUCUMAN Hawk Wing LR, AMINABAD Singspiel LR, SINGAPORE SLING Muhtathir LR. The Danehill Dancer/Spinning World cross has produced: HERE COMES WHEN G2, Eldandy G2.

Danzig Danehill Razyana DANEHILL DANCER b 93 Sharpen Up Mira Adonde Lettre d'Amour HERE COMES WHEN b g 2010 Nureyev Spinning World Imperfect Circle QUAD'S MELODY b 99 Devil's Bag Fab's Melody Distinctive Moon

Country Gentlemen's EBF D. Poole Stakes, G3, Salisbury, September 4, 6f 1 New Providence (GB) 2 ch f Bahamian Bounty (GB) - Bayja (IRE) (Giant's Causeway (USA)) 2 Marsh Hawk (GB) 2 b f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Asaawir (GB) (Royal Applause (GB))

3 Stroll Patrol (GB) 2 b f Mount Nelson (GB) - Maid For Winning (USA) (Gone West (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 3; Places: 2 Earnings: £98,722 Sire: BAHAMIAN BOUNTY. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2014 BRETON ROCK Rock of Gibraltar G2, NEW PROVIDENCE Giant's Causeway G3, DONNERSCHLAG Diktat LR, MICK'S YER MAN Pivotal LR, TAKE TEN Emarati LR. 1st Dam: Bayja by Giant's Causeway. ran on the flat in France at 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: NEW PROVIDENCE (f Bahamian Bounty) Sold 20,952gns yearling at DNPRM. 3 wins at 2, Country Gentlemen's EBF D. Poole S G3.

2013: (c Pastoral Pursuits) 2014: (c Bated Breath) Broodmare Sire: GIANT'S CAUSEWAY. Sire of the dams of 32 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CASSATT Tapit G3, MEDEA Danehill Dancer G3, NEW PROVIDENCE Bahamian Bounty G3, RICH GIRL Rock of Gibraltar G3, AN SERAFINI More Than Ready LR, ARGOCAT Montjeu LR. Young Generation Cadeaux Genereux Smarten Up BAHAMIAN BOUNTY ch 94 Ballad Rock Clarentia Laharden NEW PROVIDENCE ch f 2012 Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm BAYJA ch 2007 Bering Bayberry Baya

Baden-Badener Zukunfts Rennen, G3, Baden-Baden, September 5, 1400m 1 Citron Spirit (IRE) 2 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Citron Presse (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) 2 Niyama (GER) 2 b f Tertullian (USA) - Noble Lady (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) 3 Le Tiger Still (GER) 2 b c Tiger Hill (IRE) - La Candela (GER) (Alzao (USA))

international database Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £22,750 Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 78 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CHARM SPIRIT Montjeu G1, KINGMAN Zamindar G1, SPEAKING OF WHICH Mr Prospector G2, CITRON SPIRIT Lemon Drop Kid G3, RUSSIAN SOUL Indian Ridge G3, SIGNS OF BLESSING Seeking The Gold G3, APACHE SPIRIT Sadler's Wells LR, ARMY BULLETIN Sunday Silence LR, BEACH BELLE High Chaparral LR, I'M YOURS Robellino LR, THAT IS THE SPIRIT Acatenango LR, STAYING ON Saddlers' Hall LR. 1st Dam: Citron Presse by Lemon Drop Kid. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: CITRON SPIRIT (c Invincible Spirit) 2 wins at 2 in France, Baden-Badener Zukunfts Rennen G3.

2013: (c Invincible Spirit) Broodmare Sire: LEMON DROP KID. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LOCHTE Medaglia d'Oro G1, CITRON SPIRIT Invincible Spirit G3, A LITTLE BIT SASSY More Than Ready LR, UNBRIDLED FOREVER Unbridled's Song LR. The Invincible Spirit/Lemon Drop Kid cross has produced: CITRON SPIRIT G3, LIBYS DREAM LR. Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris Rafha Eljazzi CITRON SPIRIT b c 2012 Kingmambo Lemon Drop Kid Charming Lassie CITRON PRESSE b/br 2005 Cozzene Cozy Maria Mariamme

Totescop6 Sirenia Stakes, G3, Kempton Park, September 6, 6f 1 Burnt Sugar (IRE) 2 b c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Livius (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) 2 Maftool (USA) 2 b/br c Hard Spun (USA) - With Intention (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA))

3 Home of The Brave (IRE) 2 ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) Blissful Beat (GB) (Beat Hollow (GB)) Age: 2; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 2 Earnings: £29,972 Sire: LOPE DE VEGA. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BURNT SUGAR Titus Livius G3, BELARDO Danehill LR. 1st Dam: LADY LIVIUS by Titus Livius. 3 wins at 2 to 4. Dam of 4 winners: 2009: WIDYAAN (g Lawman) Winner at 4 in France.

2010: ELLE WOODS (f Lawman) 3 wins at 2 and 3.

2011: BROWN SUGAR (c Tamayuz) 3 wins at 2, bet365 Molecomb S G3, totepool.com Sirenia S G3.

2012: BURNT SUGAR (c Lope de Vega) Sold 60,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 2 wins at 2, Totescop6 Sirenia S G3.

2013: (f Dream Ahead) 2014: (c Dream Ahead) Broodmare Sire: TITUS LIVIUS. Sire of the dams of 6 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BURNT SUGAR Lope de Vega G3, HAY CHEWED Camacho LR, ROERO Acclamation LR. Giant's Causeway Shamardal Helsinki LOPE DE VEGA ch 2007 Vettori Lady Vettori Lady Golconda BURNT SUGAR b c 2012 Machiavellian Titus Livius Party Doll LADY LIVIUS b 2003 Statoblest Refined Annsfield Lady

Totescoop6 September Stakes, G3, Kempton Park, September 6, 12f 1 Prince Bishop (IRE) 7 ch g Dubawi (IRE) - North East Bay (USA) (Prospect Bay (CAN)) 2 Secret Number (GB) 4 b c Raven's Pass (USA) - Mysterial (USA) (Alleged (USA)) 3 Battalion (IRE) 4 b g Authorized (IRE) - Zigarra (GB) (Halling (USA))

Age: 3-7; Starts: 25; Wins: 10; Places: 4 Earnings: £583,571 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 83 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LUCKY NINE Green Desert G1, NIGHT OF THUNDER Galileo G1, PRINCE BISHOP Prospect Bay G1, TIGER TEES Gold Brose G1, ARABIAN GOLD Vettori G2, ARABIAN QUEEN Barathea G2, CATKINS Catbird G2, POSTPONED Dubai Destination G2, RED DUBAWI Homme de Loi G2, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G2, AL KAZEEM Darshaan G3, BAWINA Sadler's Wells G3, INTIMATE MOMENT Gold Brose G3, MURAAQABA Zafonic G3, NARNIYN Alhaarth G3, NAUSICA TIME Daylami G3, SRIKANDI Hurricane Sky G3, WANNABE YOURS Grand Lodge G3, AKEED MOFEED Tiger Hill LR, DUBDAY Daylami LR, EASTERN PRINCE Marauding LR, FAIR DUBAWI Nashwan LR, MURIOI Fantastic Light LR, SARINDA Vettori LR, SHAMAL WIND Machiavellian LR, PURPLE BAY Nashwan LR. 1st Dam: North East Bay by Prospect Bay. ran on the flat in USA at 2. Dam of 4 winners: 2005: STRATEGIC MISSION (g Red Ransom) 2 wins at 2 and 3.

2006: ACQUIESCED (f Refuse To Bend) Winner at 2. Broodmare.

2007: PRINCE BISHOP (g Dubawi) 10 wins at 3 to 7, 2014 at home, France, UAE, Emirates Airline Al Maktoum Challenge R3 G1, Prix du Conseil de Paris G2, IPIC Al Maktoum Challenge 2 G2, Totepool September S G3 (twice), Prix du Prince d'Orange G3, Betdaq Mobile Apps Floodlit S LR, 3rd Emirates Al Maktoum Challenge R3 G1 (twice), Tabloid Al Maktoum Challenge 2 G2.

2008: Salmon Rose (f Iffraaj) unraced. Broodmare.

2009: DAMAR (g Authorized) Winner at 5 in UAE. 2010: Opera Omnia (c Kheleyf) unraced.

2011: Here For Good (c Aqlaam) in training.

2013: (c Poet's Voice) 2014: (c Casamento)

Broodmare Sire: PROSPECT BAY. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2014 - PRINCE BISHOP Dubawi G1, COROZALENO Don't Get Mad LR. Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher PRINCE BISHOP ch g 2007 Crafty Prospector Prospect Bay Baltic Sea NORTH EAST BAY b/br 2001 Sure Blade Wassifa Rye Tops

betfred.com Superior Mile, G3, Haydock Park, September 6, 8f 1 Captain Cat (IRE) 5 b/br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Mother of Pearl (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA)) 2 Balty Boys (IRE) 5 b g Cape Cross (IRE) - Chatham Islands (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) 3 Ocean Tempest (GB) 5 gr g Act One (GB) - Ipsa Loquitur (GB) (Unfuwain (USA)) Age: 2-5; Starts: 13; Wins: 5; Places: 5 Earnings: £203,555 Sire: DYLAN THOMAS. Sire of 17 Stakes winners. In 2014 - DYLAN MOUTH Noverre G2, DYLAN'S PROMISE Rigoletto G2, FINAL SCORE Hernando G2, CAPTAIN CAT Sadler's Wells G3, NOT LISTENIN'TOME Encosta de Lago G3, PETHER'S MOON Tirol G3, BLAZING SPEED Sadler's Wells LR, RALSTON ROAD Galileo LR, TANNERY Sadler's Wells LR, DANEKING King's Best LR. 1st Dam: MOTHER OF PEARL by Sadler's Wells. 2 wins at 2 at home, France, Prix Saint Roman G3. Dam of 6 winners: 2001: PEARL ISLAND (g Kingmambo) Winner at 5.

2002: LADY MERMAID (f Fusaichi Pegasus) Winner at 3 in Japan.

Broodmare.

2003: PEARLY KING (c Kingmambo) 5 wins.

2004: Pearl of The Sea (f Fusaichi Pegasus) unraced. Broodmare.

2005: (f Danehill Dancer)

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international database 2006: DANEHILL'S PEARL (f Danehill Dancer) 2 wins at 3 at home, France, Prix Madame Jean Couturie LR. Broodmare.

2007: Bay of Pearls (f Rock of Gibraltar) ran once in a N.H. Flat Race. Broodmare.

2009: CAPTAIN CAT (g Dylan Thomas) 5 wins at 3 to 5, Totepool Sovereign S G3, betfred.com Superior Mile G3, 3rd Doom Bar Celebration Mile G2.

2011: INSAANY (c Shamardal) 3 wins at 3.

2012: (g Makfi) Broodmare Sire: SADLER'S WELLS. Sire of the dams of 343 Stakes winners. In 2014 - MINORETTE Smart Strike G1, TAGHROODA Sea The Stars G1, THE FUGUE Dansili G1, EXCELLENT RESULT Shamardal G2, ANJAZ Street Cry G3, BAWINA Dubawi G3, CAPTAIN CAT Dylan Thomas G3, CURSORY GLANCE Distorted Humor G3, RICH TAPESTRY Holy Roman Emperor G3, APACHE SPIRIT Invincible Spirit LR, BALTIC BARONESS Shamardal LR, BEAUTY PARLOR Elusive Quality LR, BLAZING SPEED Dylan Thomas LR, CONTINUUM Dansili LR, CRAFTY Manhattan Rain LR, GO FOR GOAL Verglas LR, ILITSHE Fastnet Rock LR, MAXIMUS DREAM Oasis Dream LR, OCEAN AND BEYOND Kingsalsa LR, OPINION Oasis Dream LR, PATIENCE ALEXANDER Kodiac LR, SILVER PHANTOM Verglas LR, STIPULATE Dansili LR, TABLE ROCK Fastnet Rock LR, TANNERY Dylan Thomas LR, TIGRILLA Clodovil LR, VIRTUAL GAME Kheleyf LR, THOMAS EDISON Danehill Dancer LR. The Dylan Thomas/Sadler's Wells cross has produced: TANNERY G1, CAPTAIN CAT G2, BLAZING SPEED LR, Devotion G3, Snowflake Dancer LR, Dalasiri LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana DYLAN THOMAS b 2003 Diesis Lagrion Wrap It Up CAPTAIN CAT b/br g 2009 Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge MOTHER OF PEARL b 96 High Top Sisania Targos Delight

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Betfred Sprint Cup, G1, Haydock Park, September 6, 6f 1 G Force (IRE) 3 b c Tamayuz (GB) - Flanders (IRE) (Common Grounds) 2 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) 6 b g Byron (GB) - Boa Estrela (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) 3 Music Master (GB) 4 b c Piccolo (GB) - Twilight Mistress (GB) (Bin Ajwaad (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 8; Wins: 3; Places: 3 Earnings: £190,406 Sire: TAMAYUZ. Sire of 7 Stakes winners. In 2014 - G FORCE Common Grounds G1, THAWAANY Desert King G3.

1st Dam: FLANDERS by Common Grounds. 6 wins at 2 to 4, Scarbrough S LR, 2nd King's Stand S G2. Dam of 9 winners: 2002: LOUVAIN (f Sinndar) 4 wins at 2 and 3 in France, USA, Miesque S G3. Dam of FLOTILLA (f Mizzen Mast: 3 wins at 2 and 3 in France, USA, Poule d'Essai des Pouliches G1, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf G1), LOUVAKHOVA (f Maria's Mon: 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France, USA, Frances A Genter S) 2003: FARBENSPIEL (f Desert Prince) Winner at 3 in Germany.

Broodmare.

2004: MY LOVE THOMAS (f Cadeaux Genereux) Winner at 2.

Broodmare.

2005: WALLONIA (f Barathea) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2006: LAGOON (f Montjeu) Winner at 3.

2007: Desert Poppy (f Oasis Dream) 4 wins at 2 to 4, 2nd Betfred Starlit S LR, 3rd John Guest Bengough S G3.

2008: LAAJOOJ (g Azamour) 4 wins at 3 to 5 at home, UAE, Novae Bloodstock Ins. Fairway S LR. 2009: HAVIN' A GOOD TIME (f Jeremy) 3 wins at 3. Broodmare.

2011: G FORCE (c Tamayuz) Sold 70,000gns yearling at TADEY. 3 wins at 3, Betfred Sprint Cup G1, 2nd John Smith's City Walls S LR, 3rd Betfred Scurry S LR. 2012: Rio Ronaldo (g Footstepsinthesand)

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2013: (f Dream Ahead) Broodmare Sire: COMMON GROUNDS. Sire of the dams of 39 Stakes winners. In 2014 - EURO CHARLINE Myboycharlie G1, G FORCE Tamayuz G1, GRAND TITO Candy Ride G3.

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Height of Fashion TAMAYUZ ch 2005 Nureyev Al Ishq Allez Les Trois G FORCE b c 2011 Kris Common Grounds Sweetly FLANDERS b 96 Explodent Family At War Sometimes Perfect

T von Zastrow Stutenpreis, G3, Baden-Baden, September 6, 2200m 1 Lacy (GER) 3 f Authorized (IRE) La Vinchina (GER) (Oasis Dream (GB)) 2 Heartily (IRE) 3 b f Dubawi (IRE) Heart's Content (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) 3 Virginia Sun (GER) 3 b f Doyen (IRE) - Valdina (GER) (Lomitas (GB)) Age: 3; Starts: 5; Wins: 2; Places: 2 Earnings: £47,501 Sire: AUTHORIZED. Sire of 16 Stakes winners. In 2014 AMBIVALENT Darshaan G2, DAKSHA Rahy G3, HARTNELL Anabaa G3, LACY Oasis Dream G3, BANDE Priolo LR, HONOR BOUND Mark of Esteem LR, TIGER ROLL Entrepreneur LR, ZAMDY MAN Nebos LR. 1st Dam: La Vinchina by Oasis Dream. unraced. Dam of 1 winner: 2010: Honest Boy (c Dubawi) ran once and ran on the flat in UAE. 2011: LACY (f Authorized) Sold 41,269gns yearling at BBAGS. 2 wins at 3 in Germany, T von Zastrow Stutenpreis G3, BMW Preis Dusseldorf LR, 2nd G. P. von Lotto Hamburg Stuten Preis G3.

2013: (c Halling) 2014: (c Campanologist)

Broodmare Sire: OASIS DREAM. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners. In 2014 - EXTORTIONIST Dandy Man G3, LACY Authorized G3, BABY FOOT Footstepsinthesand LR, EVASIVE'S FIRST Evasive LR, MIND OF MADNESS Azamour LR. Sadler's Wells Montjeu Floripedes AUTHORIZED b 2004 Saumarez Funsie Vallee Dansante LACY f 2011 Green Desert Oasis Dream Hope LA VINCHINA b 2006 Surumu La Virginia La Dorada

Prix du Pin, G3, Longchamp, September 7, 1400m 1 Bamiyan (FR) 4 gr c Kouroun (FR) - Baenia (FR) (Verglas (IRE)) 2 Another Party (FR) 3 ch c Pomellato (GER) - Jummana (FR) (Cadeaux Genereux) 3 American Devil (FR) 5 b c American Post (GB) - Alcestes Selection (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) Age: 3-4; Starts: 12; Wins: 4; Places: 5 Earnings: £94,159 Sire: KOUROUN. Sire of 2 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BAMIYAN Verglas G3.

1st Dam: BAENIA by Verglas. 2 wins at 3 in France. Dam of 1 winner: 2010: BAMIYAN (c Kouroun) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France, Prix du Pin G3, Prix Millkom LR, 3rd Prix du Palais Royal G3.

2011: Bakoura (f Kouroun) 2012: Bayoun (c Kouroun) unraced to date.

2014: (f Kouroun) Broodmare Sire: VERGLAS. Sire of the dams of 6 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BAMIYAN Kouroun G3, SIR PATRICK MOORE Astronomer Royal G3, GROWING GREY Murtajill LR, STELLAR PATH Astronomer Royal LR.

international database Caro Kaldoun Katana KOUROUN gr 98 Lead On Time Kuneitra Reine de Lenza BAMIYAN gr c 2010 Highest Honor Verglas Rahaam BAENIA b 2005 Lichine Brillana Baena

Rahy Noverre Danseur Fabuleux LE HAVRE b 2006 Surako Marie Rheinberg Marie d'Argonne AUVRAY b c 2011 Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk AMEYRAH b 2001 Dancing Brave Alfaaselah Alya

Prix de Lutece, G3, Longchamp, September 7, 3000m

Prix La Rochette, G3, Longchamp, September 7, 1400m

1 Auvray (FR) 3 b c Le Havre (IRE) Ameyrah (IRE) (In The Wings) 2 Glaring (GB) 3 b c Champs Elysees (GB) - Brightest (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 3 Theme Astral (FR) 3 c Cape Cross (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 10; Wins: 4; Places: 3 Earnings: £99,629 Sire: LE HAVRE. Sire of 6 Stakes winners. In 2014 - AVENIR CERTAIN Mark of Esteem G1, AUVRAY In The Wings G3, QUEEN BEE Kyllachy G3, LA HOGUETTE Zamindar LR, ORBEC Fasliyev LR, SUMMER SURPRICE Royal Academy LR. 1st Dam: Ameyrah by In The Wings. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: PRINCESSE MAVIC (f Kahyasi) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in France.

2009: Attaquant (c Panis) unraced.

2011: AUVRAY (c Le Havre) 4 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Lutece G3, Coupe des Trois Ans LR, 3rd Prix Michel Houyvet LR. 2012: Metis (c Air Chief Marshal) unraced to date.

Broodmare Sire: IN THE WINGS. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2014 - EAGLE TOP Pivotal G2, AUVRAY Le Havre G3, COULSTY Kodiac G3, MASTER CARPENTER Mastercraftsman G3, ANIPA Sea The Stars LR.

1 Full Mast (USA) 2 b c Mizzen Mast (USA) - Yashmak (USA) (Danzig (USA)) 2 Nucifera (USA) 2 b c More Than Ready (USA) - Lotus Sutra (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) 3 Territories (IRE) 2 b c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Taranto (GB) (Machiavellian (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 2; Wins: 2; Places: 0 Earnings: £43,750 Sire: MIZZEN MAST. Sire of 28 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LIDERIS Dynaformer G1, STONETASTIC Unbridled's Song G2, FULL MAST Danzig G3, EDEN PRAIRIE Elusive Quality LR, MULTILATERAL Dynaformer LR. 1st Dam: YASHMAK by Danzig. 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, USA, Flower Bowl Invitational H G1, 2nd Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks G1, P.Marcel Boussac-Criterium des Pouliches G1. Own sister to JIBE. Dam of 5 winners: 1999: In Yarak (c Zafonic) unraced.

2000: Force of Nature (f Sadler's Wells). Broodmare.

2001: EYES ONLY (f Distant View) Winner at 3.

2002: Shamana (f Woodman) unraced. Broodmare.

2003: SOUND OF NATURE (g Chester House) 7 wins at home, Australia, C S Hayes Memorial Cup LR, 2nd Patinack Farm Crystal Mile G2.

2004: Maquillage (f Diesis) unraced. Broodmare.

2005: SPOKESMAN (c Empire Maker) 5 wins at 4, 5 and 8 in USA.

2006: Hidden Face (f Empire Maker) ran on the flat in USA. Broodmare.

2008: Striking Veil (f Smart Strike) ran twice.

2011: HOODED (c Empire Maker) Winner at 2.

2012: FULL MAST (c Mizzen Mast) 2 wins at 2 in France, Prix La Rochette G3.

Broodmare Sire: DANZIG. Sire of the dams of 175 Stakes winners. In 2014 - AURELIA'S BELLE Lemon Drop Kid G3, CAN THE MAN Into Mischief G3, FULL MAST Mizzen Mast G3, SHIVALIK STAR Shamardal LR, SHIVALIK STORM Dancing Forever LR, SUSHI EMPIRE Empire Maker LR. The Mizzen Mast/Danzig cross has produced: FULL MAST G3, MOONEE PONDS LR. Caro Cozzene Ride The Trails MIZZEN MAST gr/ro 98 Graustark Kinema Mrs Peterkin FULL MAST b c 2012 Northern Dancer Danzig Pas de Nom YASHMAK b 94 Roberto Slightly Dangerous Where You Lead

Longines Grosser Preis von Baden, G1, Baden-Baden, September 7, 2400m 1 Ivanhowe (GER) 4 b c Soldier Hollow (GB) - Indigo Girl (GER) (Sternkoenig (IRE)) 2 Sea The Moon (GER) 3 b c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sanwa (GER) (Monsun (GER)) 3 Night Wish (GER) 4 b c Sholokhov (IRE) - Night Woman (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Age: 2-4; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 1 Earnings: £195,918

Preis der Diana (Oaks) G1. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: Ignacia (f Monsun) unraced.

2008: IRVING (g Singspiel) 8 wins, Sky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle G2, Mitie Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle G2.

2009: Indigolith (c Motivator) 2010: IVANHOWE (c Soldier Hollow) 4 wins at 3 and 4 in Germany, Longines Grosser Preis von Baden G1, Gerling Preis G2, Oppenheim Union-Rennen G2.

2012: Indigo Eagle (c Adlerflug) unraced to date.

2013: Indirocco (c Shirocco) Broodmare Sire: STERNKOENIG. Sire of the dams of 9 Stakes winners. In 2014 - IVANHOWE Soldier Hollow G1, IRVING Singspiel LR. The Soldier Hollow/Sternkoenig cross has produced: IVANHOWE G1, Kassiano G1, Arctic Fire LR. Sadler's Wells In The Wings High Hawk SOLDIER HOLLOW b 2000 Common Grounds Island Race Lake Isle IVANHOWE b c 2010 Kalaglow Sternkoenig Sternwappen INDIGO GIRL ch 2002 Local Suitor Indian Jewel Indian Pearl

Prix d'Aumale, G3, Chantilly, September 9, 1600m 1 Shahah (GB) 2 b f Motivator (GB) - Elegant Beauty (GB) (Olden Times (GB)) 2 Night of Light (IRE) 2 b f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Celestial Lagoon (JPN) (Sunday Silence (USA)) 3 Thank You Bye Bye (FR) 2 b f Zanzibari (USA) - Puritanical (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) Age: 2; Starts: 4; Wins: 1; Places: 3 Earnings: £36,556

Sire: SOLDIER HOLLOW. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2014 IVANHOWE Sternkoenig G1.

1st Dam: Indigo Girl by Sternkoenig. Winner at 3 in Germany, 3rd pferdewetten.de

Sire: MOTIVATOR. Sire of 21 Stakes winners. In 2014 COCKTAIL QUEEN Selkirk G2, ROBIN HOODS BAY Rainbow Quest G3, SHAHAH Olden Times G3, MODUS Generous LR.

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international database 1st Dam: Elegant Beauty by Olden Times. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2009: Canning Vale (f Araafa) 2010: ROYAL GUINEVERE (f Invincible Spirit) 3 wins at 3.

2011: LIGEIA (f Rail Link) 3 wins at 2 and 3.

2012: SHAHAH (f Motivator) Sold 320,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 1 win at 2 in France, Prix d'Aumale G3.

2013: (c Cacique) 2014: (f Rip Van Winkle) Broodmare Sire: OLDEN TIMES. Sire of the dams of 1 Stakes winners. In 2014 - SHAHAH Motivator G3.

Sadler's Wells Montjeu Floripedes MOTIVATOR b 2002 Gone West Out West Chellingoua SHAHAH b f 2012 Darshaan Olden Times Garah ELEGANT BEAUTY b 2005 Habitat La Papagena Magic Flute

Prix d'Arenberg, G3, Chantilly, September 9, 1000m 1 High Celebrity (FR) 2 b f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - High Surf (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 City Money (IRE) 2 b c Elusive City (USA) - Peachmelba (USA) (Theatrical) 3 Souvenir Delondres (FR) 2 b f Siyouni (FR) - Dilag (IRE) (Almutawakel (GB)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £60,950 Sire: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT. Sire of 79 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CHARM SPIRIT Montjeu G1, KINGMAN Zamindar G1, SPEAKING OF WHICH Mr Prospector G2, CITRON SPIRIT Lemon Drop Kid G3, HIGH CELEBRITY Storm Cat G3, RUSSIAN SOUL Indian Ridge G3, SIGNS OF BLESSING Seeking The Gold G3, APACHE SPIRIT Sadler's Wells LR, ARMY BULLETIN Sunday Silence LR, BEACH BELLE High Chaparral LR, I'M YOURS Robellino LR, THAT

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IS THE SPIRIT Acatenango LR, STAYING ON Saddlers' Hall LR. 1st Dam: HIGH SURF by Storm Cat. 2 wins at 2 and 3 in USA. Dam of 1 winner: 2011: High Memory (f Smart Strike) 2012: HIGH CELEBRITY (f Invincible Spirit) 2 wins at 2 in France, Prix d'Arenberg G3, 2nd Qipco Duchess Of Cambridge S G2.

2013: (f Zanzibari) Broodmare Sire: STORM CAT. Sire of the dams of 160 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CLOSE HATCHES First Defence G1, MARVELLOUS Galileo G1, SHARED BELIEF Candy Ride G1, COUP DE GRACE Tapit G2, GLENEAGLES Galileo G2, GLOBAL VIEW Galileo G2, KIZUNA Deep Impact G2, RED SPADA Taiki Shuttle G2, SAHARA SKY Pleasant Tap G2, CLOUD SCAPES Smart Strike G3, HIGH CELEBRITY Invincible Spirit G3, LEMON DROP DREAM Lemon Drop Kid G3, LUCKY PLAYER Lookin At Lucky G3, SWEET SWAP Candy Ride G3, CAT'S CLAW Dynaformer LR, MISS FROST Curlin LR, CORNHUSKER Dynaformer LR. The Invincible Spirit/Storm Cat cross has produced: HIGH CELEBRITY G2, Greens LR. Danzig Green Desert Foreign Courier INVINCIBLE SPIRIT b 97 Kris Rafha Eljazzi HIGH CELEBRITY b f 2012 Storm Bird Storm Cat Terlingua HIGH SURF b/br 2005 Seattle Slew Surfside Flanders

Japan Racing Association Sceptre Stakes, G3, Doncaster, September 11, 7f 1 Kiyoshi (GB) 3 b f Dubawi (IRE) Mocca (IRE) (Sri Pekan (USA)) 2 Bragging (USA) 3 b/br f Exchange Rate (USA) - Boasting (USA) (Kris S (USA)) 3 Al Thakhira (GB) 3 b f Dubawi (IRE) - Dahama (GB) (Green Desert (USA))

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Age: 2-3; Starts: 10; Wins: 3; Places: 5 Earnings: £133,588 Sire: DUBAWI. Sire of 83 Stakes winners. In 2014 - LUCKY NINE Green Desert G1, NIGHT OF THUNDER Galileo G1, PRINCE BISHOP Prospect Bay G1, TIGER TEES Gold Brose G1, ARABIAN GOLD Vettori G2, ARABIAN QUEEN Barathea G2, CATKINS Catbird G2, POSTPONED Dubai Destination G2, RED DUBAWI Homme de Loi G2, SHEIKHZAYEDROAD Highest Honor G2, AL KAZEEM Darshaan G3, BAWINA Sadler's Wells G3, INTIMATE MOMENT Gold Brose G3, KIYOSHI Sri Pekan G3, MURAAQABA Zafonic G3, NARNIYN Alhaarth G3, NAUSICA TIME Daylami G3, SRIKANDI Hurricane Sky G3, WANNABE YOURS Grand Lodge G3, AKEED MOFEED Tiger Hill LR, DUBDAY Daylami LR, EASTERN PRINCE Marauding LR, FAIR DUBAWI Nashwan LR, MURIOI Fantastic Light LR, SARINDA Vettori LR, SHAMAL WIND Machiavellian LR, PURPLE BAY Nashwan LR. 1st Dam: Mocca by Sri Pekan. 2 wins at 2 and 3, 3rd Grosser MKTPreis - Nereide-Rennen LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: Cafe Greco (g Red Ransom) 2008: Red Riverman (g Haafhd) 3 wins, 3rd Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Novices' Hurdle LR. 2009: (c Three Valleys) 2010: Miss Mocca (f Bahamian Bounty) 2011: KIYOSHI (f Dubawi) Sold 80,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 3 wins at 2 and 3, Japan Racing Association Sceptre S G3, Albany S G3, 2nd Woodcote Stud EBF Valiant S LR, 3rd Connollys Red Mills Cheveley Park S G1, Moyglare Stud S G1.

2012: (f Paco Boy) 2013: (c Lilbourne Lad) Broodmare Sire: SRI PEKAN. Sire of the dams of 15 Stakes winners.

In 2014 - KIYOSHI Dubawi G3, BLAZE TO WIN Win River Win LR, SPICY JAM Holy Roman Emperor LR, KALMONTO Kalanisi LR.

Seeking The Gold Dubai Millennium Colorado Dancer DUBAWI b 2002 Deploy Zomaradah Jawaher KIYOSHI b f 2011 Red Ransom Sri Pekan Lady Godolphin MOCCA b 2001 Indian Ridge Ewan Swallowcliffe

DFS Park Hill Stakes, G2, Doncaster, September 11, 14f 110yds 1 Silk Sari (GB) 4 b f Dalakhani (IRE) - So Silk (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 2 Groovejet (GB) 3 b f Cockney Rebel (IRE) - Vino Veritas (USA) (Chief's Crown (USA)) 3 Criteria (IRE) 3 b f Galileo (IRE) Aleagueoftheirown (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Age: 3-4; Starts: 9; Wins: 4; Places: 3 Earnings: £93,251 Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of 39 Stakes winners. In 2014 INTEGRAL Danehill G1, SILK SARI Rainbow Quest G2, TERRUBI Diesis G2, GUARDINI Dynaformer G3, SEISMOS Dashing Blade G3.

1st Dam: So Silk by Rainbow Quest. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2009: Wild Silk (f Dansili) ran twice. Broodmare.

2010: SILK SARI (f Dalakhani) 4 wins at 3 and 4, DFS Park Hill S G2, British Stallion Stud EBF Chalice S LR, 3rd Pinnacle S G3.

2011: Fashion Fund (f Oasis Dream) Winner at 3 in USA, 2nd Riskaverse S LR. 2012: Dreamlike (f Oasis Dream) unraced to date.

2013: (c Sea The Stars) 2014: (f Lawman) Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 164 Stakes winners. In 2014 - RIPOSTE Dansili G2, SILK SARI Dalakhani G2, ROBIN HOODS BAY Motivator G3, ALY GIRL Victory Gallop LR, BELLE D'OR Medaglia d'Oro LR, NAVAJO CHIEF King's Best LR,

international database PALACE Fastnet Rock LR, QUIZ MISTRESS Doyen LR, WICKLOW BRAVE Beat Hollow LR.

John Smith's May Hill Stakes, G2, Doncaster, September 12, 8f

Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy DALAKHANI gr 2000 Miswaki Daltawa Damana SILK SARI b f 2010 Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest I Will Follow SO SILK b 2004 Sadler's Wells Gossamer Brocade

1 Agnes Stewart (IRE) 2 gr f Lawman (FR) - Anice Stellato (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) 2 Muraaqaba (GB) 2 b f Dubawi (IRE) - Nufoos (GB) (Zafonic (USA)) 3 Shagah (IRE) 2 b f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Propaganda (IRE) (Sadler's Wells (USA))

Polypipe Flying Childers Stakes, G2, Doncaster, September 12, 5f

Sire: LAWMAN. Sire of 11 Stakes winners. In 2014 - AGNES STEWART Dalakhani G2.

1 Beacon (GB) 2 b c Paco Boy (IRE) - Key Light (IRE) (Acclamation (GB)) 2 Astrophysics (GB) 2 ch c Paco Boy (IRE) - Jodrell Bank (IRE) (Observatory (USA)) 3 Accepted (IRE) 2 ch c Approve (IRE) - Birthday Present (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux)

1st Dam: ANICE STELLATO by Dalakhani. 2 wins at 2 and 3. Dam of 1 winner: 2012: AGNES STEWART (f Lawman) Sold 17,808gns yearling at GOOY2. 2 wins at 2, John Smith's May Hill S G2, 2nd Turkey Jockey Club Silver Flash S G3.

2013: (f Jeremy)

Age: 2; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 2 Earnings: £72,467

Broodmare Sire: DALAKHANI. Sire of the dams of 5 Stakes winners.

In 2014 - AGNES STEWART Lawman G2.

Sire: PACO BOY. Sire of 1 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BEACON Acclamation G2.

1st Dam: KEY LIGHT by Acclamation. 2 wins at 2 and 3.

Dam of 1 winner: 2012: BEACON (c Paco Boy) Sold 49,523gns yearling at DNPRM. 4 wins at 2, Polypipe Flying Childers S G2, Dragon S LR, 3rd bet365 Molecomb S G3.

2013: (f Elnadim) 2014: (c Paco Boy) Broodmare Sire: ACCLAMATION. Sire of the dams of 3 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BEACON Paco Boy G2.

Green Desert Desert Style Organza PACO BOY b 2005 Sandhurst Prince Tappen Zee Rossaldene BEACON b c 2012 Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena KEY LIGHT b 2007 Double Schwartz Eva Luna Guess Again

Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £57,247

Green Desert Invincible Spirit Rafha LAWMAN b 2004 Gulch Laramie Light The Lights AGNES STEWART gr f 2012 Darshaan Dalakhani Daltawa ANICE STELLATO gr 2006 Key of Luck Summer Spice Summer Fashion

Doncaster Cup, G2, Doncaster, September 12, 18f 1 Estimate (IRE) 5 b f Monsun (GER) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan) 2 Whiplash Willie (GB) 6 ch g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Santa Isobel (GB) (Nashwan (USA)) 3 Kalann (IRE) 7 b g Barathea (IRE) - Karkiyla (IRE) (Darshaan) Age: 2-5; Starts: 12; Wins: 5; Places: 4 Earnings: £454,853 Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 112 Stakes winners. In 2014 - FIORENTE

Pilsudski G1, ALMANDIN Tiger Hill G2, ESTIMATE Darshaan G2, LONGINA Medicean G2, PROTECTIONIST Peintre Celebre G2, MIDSUMMER SUN Kingmambo LR, PINZOLO Barathea LR, VADAMOS Peintre Celebre LR, NEXT ROUND Caerleon LR. 1st Dam: EBAZIYA by Darshaan. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Leopardstown Golf Centre Trigo S LR, Ballysax S LR, Ardilaun House Hotel Oyster S LR, 2nd Meadow Meats Killavullan EBF S G3, 3rd Blandford S G2. Dam of 8 winners: 1994: EBADIYLA (f Sadler's Wells) Champion 3yr old filly in Ireland in 1997. 3 wins at 3 at home, France, Kildangan Stud Irish Oaks G1, Prix Royal Oak G1, 3rd Vodafone Coronation Cup G1. Dam of EYSHAL (c Green Desert: 5 wins at 3 to 5 at home, Hong Kong, The Jebsen Centenary Vase LR, 3rd Laing O'Rourke National S G1), Ebanoran (c Oasis Dream: Winner at 2, 2nd Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S G3), EBAZIYAN (g Daylami: 6 wins, Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices' Hurdle G1, 3rd Ballymore Prop. Hatton's Grace Hurdle G1, ACC Bank Champion Hurdle G1).

Grandam of EBIYZA (f Rock of Gibraltar: Winner at 3 in France, Qatar Prix de Royallieu G2), Ensaya (f Alhaarth: Winner at 3 in France, 3rd Prix Panacee LR, Prix Vulcain LR), Ebeyina (f Oasis Dream: Winner at 3, 3rd Lenebane S LR), EBADIYAN (g Daylami: 4 wins, Punchestown Juvenile Hurdle G3, 2nd Spring Juvenile Hurdle G2) 1995: ENZELI (c Kahyasi). 6 wins at 3 to 5, Ascot Gold Cup G1.

1996: EDABIYA (f Rainbow Quest).

2 wins at 2, Moyglare Stud S G1, 3rd Meon Valley Stud Fillies' Mile S G1. Broodmare. Dam of Edeymi (g Barathea: 3 wins, 2nd Fred Winter Juvenile H. Hurdle G3) 1997: Ezbek (c Suave Dancer) 1998: Elapour (c Sadler's Wells) 1999: EBARAYA (f Sadler's Wells) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2000: Elasouna (f Rainbow Quest) Winner at 2, 3rd Irish Stallion Farms EBF Noblesse S LR. Broodmare.

2001: Ebareva (f Machiavellian) unraced. Dam of Ederan (c Peintre

Celebre: 3 wins at 3 and 4 in France, 2nd Prix La Moskowa LR) 2002: Ebaza (f Sinndar). Dam of EMIYNA (f Maria's Mon: 2 wins at 3, Starspangledbanner EBF Athasi S G3) 2004: Elbasana (f Indian Ridge).

Dam of EDELMIRA (f Peintre Celebre: 2 wins at 3, Irish Stall.Farms EBF Give Thanks S G3), Elishpour (g Oasis Dream: 3 wins, 3rd Derby du Languedoc LR) 2005: Erzen (g Daylami) 2 wins over hurdles, 2nd Tote Scoop6 Heroes Sandown H. Hurdle G3.

2006: Eytarna (f Dubai Destination) 2 wins at 3, 3rd Finale S LR. Broodmare.

2007: Edallora (f Refuse To Bend).

Broodmare.

2009: ESTIMATE (f Monsun) 5 wins at 3 to 5, Ascot Gold Cup G1, Doncaster Cup G2, Longines Sagaro S G3, Queen's Vase G3, 2nd Ascot Gold Cup G1, Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup G2, 3rd DFS Park Hill S G2, IShares Lillie Langtry S G3.

Broodmare Sire: DARSHAAN. Sire of the dams of 218 Stakes winners. In 2014 - OFFER Montjeu G1, AMBIVALENT Authorized G2, ESTIMATE Monsun G2, TELESCOPE Galileo G2, AL KAZEEM Dubawi G3, ERNEST HEMINGWAY Galileo G3, AINIPPE Captain Rio LR, FOREVER NOW Galileo LR, TRUE STORY Manduro LR, LE BEL ANJOU Malinas LR. The Monsun/Darshaan cross has produced: ESTIMATE G1, SUESTADO LR. Dschingis Khan Konigsstuhl Konigskronung MONSUN br 90 Surumu Mosella Monasia ESTIMATE b f 2009 Shirley Heights Darshaan Delsy EBAZIYA b 89 Ela-Mana-Mou Ezana Evisa

QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes, G1, Leopardstown, September 13, 10f 1 The Grey Gatsby (IRE) 3 gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Marie Vison (IRE) (Entrepreneur (GB))

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international database 2 Australia (GB) 3 ch c Galileo (IRE) - Ouija Board (GB) (Cape Cross (IRE)) 3 Trading Leather (IRE) 4 b c Teofilo (IRE) - Night Visit (GB) (Sinndar (IRE)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 11; Wins: 4; Places: 4 Earnings: £1,150,226 Sire: MASTERCRAFTSMAN. Sire of 8 Stakes winners. In 2014 KINGSTON HILL Rainbow Quest G1, THE GREY GATSBY Entrepreneur G1, MASTER CARPENTER In The Wings G3, VAGUE NOUVELLE Mr Greeley G3.

1st Dam: Marie Vison by Entrepreneur. Winner at 3 in France, 2nd Prix Solitude LR. Dam of 2 winners: 2006: DREAM LAND (c Oasis Dream) 11 wins at 3 to 6 in France.

2007: Chuck (g Oasis Dream) ran on the flat in France.

2009: Kanel (f Zamindar) 2010: Alanlad (c Hannouma). ran on the flat in France, Died at 3.

2011: THE GREY GATSBY (c Mastercraftsman) Sold 19,047gns yearling at AROCT. 4 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, QIPCO Irish Champion S G1, Prix du Jockey Club G1, Betfred Dante S G2, 2nd Juddmonte International S G1, At the Races Champagne S G2, Pinsent Masons LLP Acomb S G3, Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven S G3.

2012: Marie Rock (f Fastnet Rock) unraced to date.

2013: (c Mastercraftsman) Broodmare Sire: ENTREPRENEUR. Sire of the dams of 19 Stakes winners. In 2014 - THE GREY GATSBY Mastercraftsman G1, MY SABEEL Savabeel G3, OSAILA Danehill Dancer G3, TIGER ROLL Authorized LR. Danehill Danehill Dancer Mira Adonde MASTERCRAFTSMAN gr/ro 2006 Black Tie Affair Starlight Dreams Reves Celestes THE GREY GATSBY gr c 2011 Sadler's Wells Entrepreneur Exclusive Order MARIE VISON ch 2001 Kingmambo Metisse Maximova

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KPMG Enterprise Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, September 13, 10f 1 Free Eagle (IRE) 3 b c High Chaparral (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) 2 Elleval (IRE) 4 b g Kodiac (GB) Penny Rouge (IRE) (Pennekamp (USA)) 3 Chance To Dance (IRE) 4 b g Teofilo (IRE) - Crystal Ballet (USA) (Royal Academy (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £72,029 Sire: HIGH CHAPARRAL. Sire of 62 Stakes winners. In 2014 DUNDEEL Zabeel G1, LUCKY LION Big Shuffle G1, TORONADO Grand Slam G1, SHOW THE WORLD Zabeel G2, WESTERN HYMN Cape Cross G2, FREE EAGLE Danehill G3, CONTRIBUTER Exit To Nowhere LR, FRINE Cardoun LR, HIGH JINX Surumu LR, KINGDOMS O'Reilly LR, MADAM VICTORIA Personal Escort LR, SWEET AS BRO Success Express LR, CHAPARRO Kaapstad LR, HADRIAN'S APPROACH Roselier LR, HAWK HIGH Machiavellian LR. 1st Dam: POLISHED GEM by Danehill. Winner at 2. Own sister to DRESS TO THRILL. Dam of 4 winners: 2008: SAPPHIRE (f Medicean) 6 wins at 3 and 4, Qipco Brit.Champions Fillies/Mare S G2, 2nd Barclays Bnk Ireland Pretty Polly S G1.

2009: CUSTOM CUT (g Notnowcato) 9 wins at 3 to 5, Invesco Desmond S G3, Big Bad Bob Gladness S G3, Betfred Strensall S G3.

2010: AMBER ROMANCE (f Bahamian Bounty) Winner at 4.

2011: FREE EAGLE (c High Chaparral) 2 wins at 2 and 3, KPMG Enterprise S G3, 2nd ICON Breeders' Cup Juv.Turf Trial S G3.

2012: Valac (c Dark Angel) unraced to date.

2014: (c Dubawi) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 268 Stakes winners. In 2014 - COSMIC ENDEAVOUR Northern Meteor G1,

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DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G1, FENOMENO Stay Gold G1, INTEGRAL Dalakhani G1, MISS MOSSMAN Mossman G1, NOBLE MISSION Galileo G1, TAPESTRY Galileo G1, CERTERACH Halling G2, GALLATIN Street Cry G2, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G2, PALE MIMOSA Singspiel G2, SEEK AGAIN Speightstown G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, CHIVALRY Street Cry G3, CUSTOM CUT Notnowcato G3, FREE EAGLE High Chaparral G3, HALLOWED CROWN Street Sense G3, J WONDER Footstepsinthesand G3, JOHN F KENNEDY Galileo G3, MAJESTIC QUEEN Kheleyf G3, MEKONG RIVER Galileo G3, NAYELI More Than Ready G3, ORCHESTRA Galileo G3, TESTED Selkirk G3, ZEPHYRON Zabeel G3, BELARDO Lope de Vega LR, BRAYROAN Zabeel LR, COOLDINI Bernardini LR, DAZZLING Galileo LR, EINSTEINS FOLLY Whipper LR, ETON RIFLES Pivotal LR, GOLDEN GUEPARD Hurricane Run LR, ICONIC Bel Esprit LR, JOYEUSE Oasis Dream LR, KESHIRO Shirocco LR, KNIGHT'S COMMAND Pins LR, LADY PENKO Archipenko LR, LUCKY RAQUIE Encosta de Lago LR, MOONLESS Helike LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, SECRET GESTURE Galileo LR, TUKIYO Haradasun LR, BALLYGLASHEEN Galileo LR. The High Chaparral/Danehill cross has produced: ABOVE AVERAGE G2, FREE EAGLE G3, NOLL WALLOP G3, Forever Loved G1, Capo Malfatano LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge HIGH CHAPARRAL b 99 Darshaan Kasora Kozana FREE EAGLE b c 2011 Danzig Danehill Razyana POLISHED GEM b 2003 Affirmed Trusted Partner Talking Picture

John Deere Juvenile Turf Stakes, G3, Leopardstown, September 13, 8f 1 John F Kennedy (IRE) 2 b c Galileo (IRE) - Rumplestiltskin (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

2 Tombelaine (USA) 2 b c First Defence (USA) - Kithira (GB) (Danehill (USA)) 3 Faithful Creek (IRE) 2 b c Bushranger (IRE) - Open Verse (USA) (Black Minnaloushe (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 3; Wins: 2; Places: 1 Earnings: £61,688 Sire: GALILEO. Sire of 183 Stakes winners. In 2014 - ADELAIDE Elnadim G1, AUSTRALIA Cape Cross G1, GLENEAGLES Storm Cat G1, MARVELLOUS Storm Cat G1, NOBLE MISSION Danehill G1, SPIRITJIM Anabaa G1, TAPESTRY Danehill G1, GLOBAL VIEW Storm Cat G2, GOSPEL CHOIR Pivotal G2, HIGHLAND REEL Danehill G2, RULER OF THE WORLD Kingmambo G2, TELESCOPE Darshaan G2, AIGUE MARINE Silver Hawk G3, ALTANO Lando G3, BE MY GAL Danehill Dancer G3, ERNEST HEMINGWAY Darshaan G3, EYE OF THE STORM Shirley Heights G3, GATEWOOD Selkirk G3, JOHN F KENNEDY Danehill G3, MAGICIAN Mozart G3, MEKONG RIVER Danehill G3, ORCHESTRA Danehill G3, STARSTRUCK Big Shuffle G3, DALKOVA Marju LR, DARE TO ACHIEVE Linamix LR, DAZZLING Danehill LR, FOREVER NOW Darshaan LR, FREEDOM'S LIGHT Nashwan LR, JACQUINOT BAY Last Tycoon LR, KINGFISHER Halling LR, OBSERVATIONAL Cadeaux Genereux LR, ORATOR Air Express LR, PLANETAIRE Kaldoun LR, ROHERYN More Than Ready LR, SECRET GESTURE Danehill LR, BALLYGLASHEEN Danehill LR, WELLS Rodrigo de Triano LR. 1st Dam: RUMPLESTILTSKIN by Danehill. Champion 2yr old filly in Europe in 2005. 5 wins at 2 at home, France, Moyglare Stud S G1, Prix Marcel Boussac - Barriere Deauville G1. Dam of 4 winners: 2008: WHY (f Galileo) Winner at 2.

Broodmare.

2010: THEATRE (c Galileo) Winner at 2.

2011: TAPESTRY (f Galileo). 3 wins at 2 and 3, Darley Yorkshire Oaks G1, 2nd Darley Irish Oaks G1, Moyglare Stud S G1.

2012: JOHN F KENNEDY (c Galileo) 3 wins at 2, John Deere Juvenile Turf S G3.

international database 2013: (c Galileo) Broodmare Sire: DANEHILL. Sire of the dams of 268 Stakes winners. In 2014 - COSMIC ENDEAVOUR Northern Meteor G1, DICK WHITTINGTON Rip Van Winkle G1, FENOMENO Stay Gold G1, INTEGRAL Dalakhani G1, MISS MOSSMAN Mossman G1, NOBLE MISSION Galileo G1, TAPESTRY Galileo G1, CERTERACH Halling G2, GALLATIN Street Cry G2, HIGHLAND REEL Galileo G2, PALE MIMOSA Singspiel G2, SEEK AGAIN Speightstown G2, SOLICIT Street Cry G2, CHIVALRY Street Cry G3, CUSTOM CUT Notnowcato G3, FREE EAGLE High Chaparral G3, HALLOWED CROWN Street Sense G3, J WONDER Footstepsinthesand G3, JOHN F KENNEDY Galileo G3, MAJESTIC QUEEN Kheleyf G3, MEKONG RIVER Galileo G3, NAYELI More Than Ready G3, ORCHESTRA Galileo G3, TESTED Selkirk G3, ZEPHYRON Zabeel G3, BELARDO Lope de Vega LR, BRAYROAN Zabeel LR, COOLDINI Bernardini LR, DAZZLING Galileo LR, EINSTEINS FOLLY Whipper LR, ETON RIFLES Pivotal LR, GOLDEN GUEPARD Hurricane Run LR, ICONIC Bel Esprit LR, JOYEUSE Oasis Dream LR, KESHIRO Shirocco LR, KNIGHT'S COMMAND Pins LR, LADY PENKO Archipenko LR, LUCKY RAQUIE Encosta de Lago LR, MOONLESS Helike LR, RACING EIGHT Mossman LR, SECRET GESTURE Galileo LR, TUKIYO Haradasun LR, BALLYGLASHEEN Galileo LR. The Galileo/Danehill cross has produced: BANC DE FORTUNE G1, CIMA DE TRIOMPHE G1, CUIS GHAIRE G1, FRANKEL G1, GOLDEN LILAC G1, INTELLO G1, MAYBE G1, NOBLE MISSION G1, ORCHESTRA G1, RODERIC O'CONNOR G1, ROMANTICA G1, SCINTILLULA G1, SECRET GESTURE G1, TAPESTRY G1, TEOFILO G1, HIGHLAND REEL G2, REEM G2, CRYSTAL GAL G3, DAZZLING G3, JOHN F KENNEDY G3, LAGALP G3, MEKONG RIVER G3, SIDERA G3, WONDERFULLY G3, MISS GALILEI LR, VIA GALILEI LR, BALLYGLASHEEN LR, Galileo's Destiny G1, Gile Na Greine G1, Mars G1, The Assayer G1,

Brightest G3, Circling G3, Claiomh Solais G3, Galiway G3, Impulsive Moment G3, Marksmanship G3, Acteur Celebre LR, Amerique LR, Pageboy LR. Northern Dancer Sadler's Wells Fairy Bridge GALILEO b 98 Miswaki Urban Sea Allegretta JOHN F KENNEDY b c 2012 Danzig Danehill Razyana RUMPLESTILTSKIN b 2003 Mr Prospector Monevassia Miesque

Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes, G1, Leopardstown, September 13, 8f 1 Fiesolana (IRE) 5 b f Aussie Rules (USA) - Tidal Reach (USA) (Kris S (USA)) 2 Rizeena (IRE) 3 b f Iffraaj (GB) Serena's Storm (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA)) 3 Tobann (IRE) 4 b f Teofilo (IRE) Precipitous (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Age: 2-5; Starts: 21; Wins: 9; Places: 7 Earnings: £422,870 Sire: AUSSIE RULES. Sire of 18 Stakes winners. In 2014 FIESOLANA Kris S G1, AUSSI CELEBRE Peintre Celebre LR, BERTINORO Galileo LR, DINKUM DIAMOND Lomitas LR, KRAMULKIE Zafonic LR, INDOVINO Croco Rouge LR, SALAR FIRCROFT Catrail LR. 1st Dam: TIDAL REACH by Kris S. Winner at 2. Dam of 9 winners: 1997: STEP AHEAD (f Shalford) Winner at 2. Broodmare.

1998: INNIT (f Distinctly North). 6 wins at 2 and 3 at home, France, Italy, USA, Honeymoon Breeders' Cup Inv. H G2. Grandam of Say A Hail Mary (f Run Away And Hide: winner to 2014 in USA, 2nd Bob Bryant S) 1999: Bengali Lancer (c Perugino) unraced.

2001: ARFINNIT (g College Chapel) 8 wins.

2002: TIDAL FURY (g Night Shift) 9 wins, P.Cambaceres Grand Course de 3yo Hurdle G1.

2003: MISS LATINA (f Mozart) Winner at 4. Broodmare.

2004: STONEACRE GARETH (g Grand Lodge) 3 wins at 2 and 7.

2005: CEKA DANCER (f Danehill Dancer) Winner at 3. Broodmare.

2006: Rockinit (f Rock of Gibraltar). Broodmare.

2007: TIDARA ANGEL (f Oratorio) 7 wins, Prix Alain du Breil d'Ete 4yo Hurdle G1.

2009: FIESOLANA (f Aussie Rules) 9 wins at 2 to 5 at home, France, Italy, Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron S G1, Dubai Challenge S G2, Ballyogan S G3, Irish Stall.

Farms EBF Brownstown S G3, Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge S G3, 2nd Lanwades Stud Ridgewood Pearl S G3, 3rd LARC - Prix Maurice de Gheest G1.

Broodmare Sire: KRIS S. Sire of the dams of 82 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BIG MACHER Beau Genius G1, FIESOLANA Aussie Rules G1, KAIGUN Northern Afleet G2, KARIBU GARDENS Flower Alley G2, TATO ZETA Thunder Gulch LR, WAR AFFAIR O'Reilly LR, MAHRAJAAN Machiavellian LR. Danzig Danehill Razyana AUSSIE RULES gr/ro 2003 Alzao Last Second Alruccaba FIESOLANA b f 2009 Roberto Kris S Sharp Queen TIDAL REACH b 92 Bold And Brave Davie Lady Basie Blues

Clipper Boomerang Mile, G2, Leopardstown, September 13, 8f 1 Bow Creek (IRE) 3 b c Shamardal (USA) - Beneventa (GB) (Most Welcome) 2 Mustajeeb (GB) 3 ch c Nayef (USA) - Rifqah (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) 3 Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) 6 b g Byron (GB) - Boa Estrela (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 15; Wins: 5; Places: 6 Earnings: £240,703

Sire: SHAMARDAL. Sire of 65 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BALTIC BARONESS Sadler's Wells G1, DUNBOYNE EXPRESS Polish Precedent G1, MUKHADRAM Timber Country G1, BOW CREEK Most Welcome G2, EXCELLENT RESULT Sadler's Wells G2, FINTRY Indian Ridge G2, GHIBELLINES Elusive Quality G2, SOMMERABEND Monsun G2, AMARON Bertolini G3, FRENCH NAVY Woodman G3, IHTIMAL Dubai Destination G3, SHARESTAN Ashkalani G3, ABLE FRIEND Volksraad LR, ALKASSER King's Best LR, AMY ERIA Octagonal LR, CAMEO A P Indy LR, EMBLEMS Seeking The Gold LR, MAYBE DISCREET Bluebird LR, SHAMALIA Redoute's Choice LR, SHIVALIK STAR Danzig LR. 1st Dam: BENEVENTA by Most Welcome. 7 wins at 3 and 4, Letheby & Christopher Dahlia S G3. Dam of 3 winners: 2006: Miss Khaya (f Danehill Dancer). Broodmare.

2007: (c Shamardal) 2008: Dare To Dance (c Danehill Dancer) 3 wins at 3, 2nd Lexus S G3.

2010: BINT NAYEF (f Nayef) 2 wins.

2011: BOW CREEK (c Shamardal) Sold 130,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Doom Bar Celebration Mile G2, Clipper Boomerang Mile G2, 32Red International Trial S LR, 2nd Betfair Dee S LR, 3rd Bonhams Thoroughbred S G3.

2014: (c Raven's Pass) Broodmare Sire: MOST WELCOME. Sire of the dams of 19 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BOW CREEK Shamardal G2.

Storm Cat Giant's Causeway Mariah's Storm SHAMARDAL b 2002 Machiavellian Helsinki Helen Street BOW CREEK b c 2011 Be My Guest Most Welcome Topsy BENEVENTA b 2000 Dara Monarch Dara Dee Not Mistaken

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international database OLBG Park Stakes, G2, Doncaster, September 13, 7f 1 Ansgar (IRE) 6 b g Celtic Swing (GB) - Jemmy's Girl (IRE) (Pennekamp (USA)) 2 Aljamaaheer (IRE) 5 ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Kelly Nicole (IRE) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 3 Gregorian (IRE) 5 gr c Clodovil (IRE) - Three Days In May (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux) Age: 2-6; Starts: 27; Wins: 6; Places: 8 Earnings: £191,254 Sire: CELTIC SWING. Sire of 26 Stakes winners. In 2014 - ANSGAR Pennekamp G2.

1st Dam: Jemmy's Girl by Pennekamp. ran once at 2. Dam of 1 winner: 2008: ANSGAR (g Celtic Swing) 6 wins at 4 to 6, OLBG Park S G2, M Murphy Home Furnishing Minstrel S G3, Doom Bar Supreme S G3, 2nd Desmond S G3, Manguard Plus Solonaway S G3, 3rd Owenstown Stud Whitehead Mem. S LR. Broodmare Sire: PENNEKAMP. Sire of the dams of 8 Stakes winners. In 2014 - ANSGAR Celtic Swing G2, PRINCE GIBRALTAR Rock of Gibraltar G2.

Mr Prospector Damister Batucada CELTIC SWING br 92 Welsh Pageant Celtic Ring Pencuik Jewel ANSGAR b g 2008 Bering Pennekamp Coral Dance JEMMY'S GIRL b 2002 Arazi Cimeterre Scimitarra

Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes, G1, Doncaster, September 13, 14f 110yds 1 Kingston Hill (GB) 3 gr/ro c Mastercraftsman (IRE) Audacieuse (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 2 Romsdal (GB) 3 ch c Halling (USA) - Pure Song (GB) (Singspiel (IRE))

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3 Snow Sky (GB) 3 b c Nayef (USA) - Winter Silence (GB) (Dansili (GB)) Age: 2-3; Starts: 7; Wins: 4; Places: 2 Earnings: £866,361 Sire: MASTERCRAFTSMAN. Sire of 8 Stakes winners. In 2014 KINGSTON HILL Rainbow Quest G1, THE GREY GATSBY Entrepreneur G1, MASTER CARPENTER In The Wings G3, VAGUE NOUVELLE Mr Greeley G3.

1st Dam: AUDACIEUSE by Rainbow Quest. 3 wins at 3 in France, Prix de Flore G3. Dam of 2 winners: 2004: Ile Deserte (f Green Desert) unraced. Dam of St Barths (c Cadeaux Genereux: Winner at 2, 3rd Coventry S G2) 2005: RAMONA CHASE (g High Chaparral) 4 wins at 2 to 7.

2007: Wolumla (f Royal Applause) ran on the flat in France.

Broodmare.

2008: Millevini (f Hawk Wing) 2011: KINGSTON HILL (c Mastercraftsman) Sold 70,000gns yearling at TAOC2. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Ladbrokes St Leger S G1, Racing Post Trophy G1, Autumn S G3, 2nd Investec Derby S G1.

Broodmare Sire: RAINBOW QUEST. Sire of the dams of 164 Stakes winners. In 2014 KINGSTON HILL Mastercraftsman G1, RIPOSTE Dansili G2, SILK SARI Dalakhani G2, ROBIN HOODS BAY Motivator G3, ALY GIRL Victory Gallop LR, BELLE D'OR Medaglia d'Oro LR, NAVAJO CHIEF King's Best LR, PALACE Fastnet Rock LR, QUIZ MISTRESS Doyen LR, WICKLOW BRAVE Beat Hollow LR. Danehill Danehill Dancer Mira Adonde MASTERCRAFTSMAN gr/ro 2006 Black Tie Affair Starlight Dreams Reves Celestes KINGSTON HILL gr/ro c 2011 Blushing Groom Rainbow Quest I Will Follow AUDACIEUSE b 97 Persian Bold Sarah Georgina Dance By Night

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At the Races Champagne Stakes, G2, Doncaster, September 13, 7f 1 Estidhkaar (IRE) 2 b c Dark Angel (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) 2 War Envoy (USA) 2 b c War Front (USA) - La Conseillante (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) 3 Aces (IRE) 2 b c Dark Angel (IRE) Cute Ass (IRE) (Fath (USA)) Age: 2; Starts: 4; Wins: 3; Places: 1 Earnings: £92,937 Sire: DARK ANGEL. Sire of 13 Stakes winners. In 2014 ESTIDHKAAR Danetime G2, BRONZE MAQUETTE Proud Citizen LR, MECCA'S ANGEL Atraf LR, GUITAR PETE Lear Fan LR. 1st Dam: Danetime Out by Danetime. unraced. Dam of 3 winners: 2008: TRY THE CHANCE (g Majestic Missile) 3 wins at 2 and 3.

2009: Cmonbabylitemyfire (f Piccolo) unraced.

2010: Captain Cruz (c Captain Marvelous) 2011: TOORMORE (c Arakan) Champion 2yr old colt in Europe in 2013. 4 wins at 2 and 3, Goffs Vincent O'Brien National S G1.

2012: ESTIDHKAAR (c Dark Angel) Sold 190,476gns yearling at DNPRM. 3 wins at 2, At the Races Champagne S G2, 666bet Superlative S G2.

2013: (f Arcano) 2014: (f Sir Prancealot) Broodmare Sire: DANETIME. Sire of the dams of 7 Stakes winners.

In 2014 - ESTIDHKAAR Dark Angel G2, LADIES ARE FOREVER Monsieur Bond G3, TOORMORE Arakan G3.

Royal Applause Acclamation Princess Athena DARK ANGEL gr 2005 Machiavellian Midnight Angel Night At Sea ESTIDHKAAR b c 2012 Danehill Danetime Allegheny River DANETIME OUT b 2003 Persian Bold Matila Peace Girl

USA PERSONAL ENSIGN STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 22, 9f 1 Close Hatches (USA) 4 b/br f First Defence (USA) - Rising Tornado (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Fiftyshadesofhay (USA) 4 b f Pulpit (USA) - Quiet Kim (USA) (Real Quiet (USA)) 3 Stanwyck (USA) 5 b f Empire Maker (USA) - Set Them Free (USA) (Stop The Music (USA)) ONTARIO COLLEEN STAKES, G3, Woodbine, August 23, 1600m 1 Speed Seeker (USA) 3 b f Heatseeker (IRE) - Seraphic Too (USA) (Southern Halo (USA)) 2 Executive Allure (CAN) 3 b/br f Bold Executive (CAN) - Ready and Alluring (CAN) (More Than Ready (USA)) 3 Daring Kathy (USA) 3 b f Wildcat Heir (USA) - Dare to Mambo (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) TRAVERS STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 23, 10f 1 V E Day (USA) 3 ch c English Channel (USA) - California Sunset (USA) (Deputy Minister (CAN)) 2 Wicked Strong (USA) 3 b c Hard Spun (USA) - Moyne Abbey (USA) (Charismatic (USA)) 3 Tonalist (USA) 3 b c Tapit (USA) Settling Mist (USA) (Pleasant Colony (USA)) KETEL ONE KING'S BISHOP STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 23, 7f 1 The Big Beast (USA) 3 b c Yes It's True (USA) - V V S Flawless (USA) (Deputy Minister (CAN)) 2 Fast Anna (USA) 3 b/br c Medaglia d'Oro (USA) - Dreaming of Anna (USA) (Rahy (USA)) 3 Coup De Grace (USA) 3 ch c Tapit (USA) - Home Court (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) BALLSTON SPA STAKES, G2, Saratoga, August 23, 8f 110yds 1 Abaco (USA) 6 ch f Giant's Causeway (USA) - Cat Cay (USA) (Pleasant Colony (USA))

international database 2 Strathnaver (GB) 5 b f Oasis Dream (GB) - River Belle (GB) (Lahib (USA)) 3 Nellie Cashman (USA) 4 b/br f Mineshaft (USA) - Alison's Winner (USA) (Pine Bluff (USA)) BALLERINA STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 23, 7f 1 Artemis Agrotera (USA) 3 b f Roman Ruler (USA) - Indy Glory (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) 2 My Miss Aurelia (USA) 5 b f Smart Strike (CAN) - My Miss Storm Cat (USA) (Sea of Secrets (USA)) 3 Willet (USA) 6 b f Jump Start (USA) - Katina K (USA) (Distinctive Pro (USA)) VIIOLET STAKES, G3, Monmouth Park, August 23, 9f 1 Rusty Slipper (USA) 4 b/br f Lemon Drop Kid (USA) - Classic Approval (USA) (With Approval (CAN)) 2 Overheard (USA) 4 b f Macho Uno (USA) - Whisper to Me (USA) (Thunder Gulch (USA)) 3 Fasnacloich (USA) 4 ch f Any Given Saturday (USA) Glorificamus (IRE) (Shinko Forest (IRE)) DEL MAR HANDICAP, G2, Del Mar, August 23, 11f 1 Big John B (USA) 5 b/br c Hard Spun (USA) - Baldomera (USA) (Doneraile Court (USA)) 2 Bench Light (USA) 5 b g Benchmark (USA) - Lightly Go Lightly (USA) (Habitony) 3 Bright Thought (USA) 5 b/br c Hat Trick (JPN) - Smart Thought (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) SEAWAY STAKES, G3, Woodbine, August 24, 1400m 1 Leigh Court (USA) 4 b/br f Grand Slam (USA) - Padmore (USA) (French Deputy (USA)) 2 Toasting (USA) 4 ch f Congrats (USA) - Ponderway (USA) (Prized (USA)) 3 Spring In The Air (CAN) 4 b f Spring At Last (USA) - Unbridled Run (USA) (Unbridled (USA))

CLIFF HANGER STAKES, G3, Monmouth Park, August 24, 9f 1 Winning Cause (USA) 4 ch c Giant's Causeway (USA) Raffishing Look (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) 2 Big Blue Kitten (USA) 6 b c Kitten's Joy (USA) - Spent Gold (USA) (Unaccounted For (USA)) 3 Plainview (USA) 6 b g Street Cry (IRE) - Butterfield (USA) (Unbridled's Song (USA)) LONGACRES MILE HANDICAP, G3, Emerald Downs, August 24, 8f 1 Stryker Phd (USA) 5 b c Bertrando (USA) - Striking Scholar (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) 2 Boyett (USA) 4 ch g Sharp Humor (USA) - Bella Cantu (USA) (War Chant (USA)) 3 Twistgrips (CAN) 5 b g Benchmark (USA) - Victor's Secret (CAN) (Vying Victor (USA)) TVG PACIFIC CLASSIC STAKES, G1, Del Mar, August 24, 10f 1 Shared Belief (USA) 3 b/br g Candy Ride (ARG) - Common Hope (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Toast of New York (USA) 3 b c Thewayyouare (USA) - Claire Soleil (USA) (Syncline (USA)) 3 Imperative (USA) 4 b c Bernardini (USA) - Call Her (USA) (Caller I D (USA)) PAT O'BRIEN STAKES, G2, Del Mar, August 24, 7f 1 Goldencents (USA) 4 b c Into Mischief (USA) - Golden Works (CAN) (Banker's Gold (USA)) 2 Fed Biz (USA) 5 b c Giant's Causeway (USA) - Spunoutacontrol (USA) (Wild Again (USA)) 3 Silentio (USA) 5 b/br c Silent Name (JPN) - Listen A P (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) DEL MAR MILE HANDICAP, G2, Del Mar, August 24, 8f 1 Tom's Tribute (USA) 4 ch c Lion Heart (USA) - Halloween Fun (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) 2 Rock Me Baby (USA) 5 b/br g Rock Hard Ten (USA) - Barbara Orr (USA) (Tale of The Cat (USA))

3 Handsome Mike (USA) 5 b/br c Scat Daddy (USA) - Classic Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES, G2, Saratoga, August 28, 8f 110yds 1 Startup Nation (USA) 2 b/br c Temple City (USA) - Pennyrile (USA) (Wagon Limit (USA)) 2 International Star (USA) 2 b c Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) - Parlez (USA) (French Deputy (USA)) 3 Nutty Futty (USA) 2 ch c Johar (USA) - Coracle (USA) (Exbourne (USA)) WOODWARD STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 30, 9f 1 Itsmyluckyday (USA) 4 b/br c Lawyer Ron (USA) - Viva La Slew (USA) (Doneraile Court (USA)) 2 Moreno (USA) 4 b c Ghostzapper (USA) - Danceinthesunlight (CAN) (A P Indy (USA)) 3 Prayer For Relief (USA) 6 b/br c Jump Start (USA) - Sparklin Lil (USA) (Mr Sparkles (USA)) PRIORESS STAKES, G2, Saratoga, August 30, 6f 1 Stonetastic (USA) 3 gr/ro f Mizzen Mast (USA) - Special Me (USA) (Unbridled's Song (USA)) 2 Miss Behaviour (USA) 3 b f Jump Start (USA) - Successful Romance (USA) (Successful Appeal (USA)) 3 Southern Honey (USA) 3 b f Colonel John (USA) - Mama Tia (USA) (Carson City (USA)) FOREGO STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 30, 7f 1 Palace (USA) 5 b c City Zip (USA) - Receivership (USA) (End Sweep (USA)) 2 Big Business (USA) 6 ch c Eddington (USA) - Spanish Guitar (USA) (Birdonthewire (USA)) 3 Vyjack (USA) 4 b g Into Mischief (USA) - Life Happened (USA) (Stravinsky (USA)) BERNARD BARUCH HANDICAP, G2, Saratoga, August 30, 8f 110yds 1 Wise Dan (USA) 7 ch g Wiseman's Ferry (USA) - Lisa Danielle (USA) (Wolf Power (SAF))

2 Optimizer (USA) 5 b c English Channel (USA) - Indy Pick (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) 3 Five Iron (USA) 4 ch c Sharp Humor (USA) - Tee Off (USA) (Thunder Gulch (USA)) DEL MAR DEBUTANTE STAKES, G1, Del Mar, August 30, 7f 1 Sunset Glow (USA) 2 gr/ro f Exchange Rate (USA) Perfectforthepart (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) 2 Her Emmynency (USA) 2 b f Successful Appeal (USA) - Chic Dancer (USA) (Joyeux Danseur (USA)) 3 Conquest Eclipse (USA) 2 b f Malibu Moon (USA) - Grand Traverse Bay (USA) (Repriced (USA)) WASHINGTON PARK HANDICAP, G3, Arlington, August 30, 9f 1 Avanzare (USA) 4 b g Grand Reward (USA) - Turn the Tide (USA) (Theatrical) 2 Hattaash (USA) 7 b c Strong Hope (USA) - Lotta Rhythm (USA) (Rhythm (USA)) 3 Mister Marti Gras (USA) 7 ch g Belong To Me (USA) - Miss Marta (USA) (Cure The Blues (USA)) SPINAWAY STAKES, G1, Saratoga, August 31, 7f 1 Condo Commando (USA) 2 b/br f Tiz Wonderful (USA) - Yearly Report (USA) (General Meeting (USA)) 2 By the Moon (USA) 2 b/br f Indian Charlie (USA) - By The Light (USA) (Malibu Moon (USA)) 3 Angela Renee (USA) 2 b f Bernardini (USA) - Pilfer (USA) (Deputy Minister (CAN)) GLENS FALLS STAKES, G3, Saratoga, August 31, 11f 1 Irish Mission (CAN) 5 ch f Giant's Causeway (USA) - Misty Mission (CAN) (Miswaki (USA)) 2 Viva Rafaela (BRZ) 5 b f Know Heights (IRE) - Linda Rafaela (BRZ) (Bin Ajwaad (IRE)) 3 Caroline Thomas (USA) 4 ch f Giant's Causeway (USA) - Bit of

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international database Whimsy (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) TORREY PINES STAKES, G3, Del Mar, August 31, 8f 1 Jojo Warrior (USA) 3 b f Pioneerof the Nile (USA) - Carson Jen (USA) (Carson City (USA)) 2 Tiz Kissable (USA) 3 b f Tiz Wonderful (USA) - True Kiss (USA) (Is It True (USA)) 3 Thegirlinthatsong (USA) 3 b/br f My Golden Song (USA) - Belle of The Band (USA) (Dixieland Band (USA)) DEL MAR DERBY, G2, Del Mar, August 31, 9f 1 Midnight Storm (USA) 3 b/br c Pioneerof the Nile (USA) - My Tina (USA) (Bertrando (USA)) 2 Sawyer's Hill (USA) 3 b/br c Spring At Last (USA) - Modification (USA) (Vindication (USA)) 3 Talco (FR) 3 ch c Pivotal (GB) Trylko (USA) (Diesis) SARANAC STAKES, G3, Saratoga, September 1, 9f 1 Ring Weekend (USA) 3 ch c Tapit (USA) - Free The Magic (USA) (Cryptoclearance (USA)) 2 Smooth Daddy (USA) 3 b c Scat Daddy (USA) - Prairie Maiden (USA) (Badger Land (USA)) 3 Cabo Cat (USA) 3 ch c Kitten's Joy (USA) - Sway (USA) (Swain (IRE)) HOPEFUL STAKES, G1, Saratoga, September 1, 7f 1 Competitive Edge (USA) 2 b c Super Saver (USA) - Magdalena's Chase (USA) (Cape Town (USA)) 2 I Spent It (USA) 2 b c Super Saver (USA) - Rateeba (USA) (Sky Mesa (USA)) 3 Sharm (USA) 2 ch c Majestic Warrior (USA) - Mystic Mirage (USA) (Chester House (USA)) TURF MONSTER HANDICAP, G3, Parx Racing, September 1, 5f 1 Sharp Sensation (USA) 4 b/br c Sharp Humor (USA) - Accusation (USA) (Royal Academy (USA))

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2 Ben's Cat (USA) 8 b/br g Parker's Storm Cat (USA) - Twofox (USA) (Thirty Eight Paces (USA)) 3 Tightend Touchdown (USA) 5 ch g Pure Precision (USA) - Starry Mark (USA) (Marquetry (USA)) SMARTY JONES STAKES, G3, Parx Racing, September 1, 8f 1 Protonico (USA) 3 b/br c Giant's Causeway (USA) - Alpha Spirit (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) 2 Classic Giacnroll (USA) 3 b c Giacomo (USA) - Classic Woman (USA) (Storm Bird (CAN)) 3 Albano (USA) 3 b c Istan (USA) Pocho's Dream Girl (USA) (Fortunate Prospect (USA)) GREENWOOD CUP STAKES, G3, Parx Racing, September 1, 12f 1 Cary Street (USA) 5 b c Smarty Jones (USA) - Shady Reflection (USA) (Sultry Song (USA)) 2 Ever Rider (ARG) 6 gr/ro c Rider Stripes (ARG) - Alleg Dancer (ARG) (Il Corsaro (USA)) 3 Micromanage (USA) 4 b c Medaglia d'Oro (USA) - Catnip (USA) (Flying Paster (USA)) BOILING SPRINGS STAKES, G3, Monmouth Park, September 1, 9f 1 Munirah (USA) 3 b f Kitten's Joy (USA) - Speed to Burn (USA) (Red Ransom (USA)) 2 Sumba Sunset (USA) 3 b f Street Cry (IRE) - Diamonds for Lil (USA) (Summer Squall (USA)) 3 She's Not Here (USA) 3 b f Street Cry (IRE) - Where's Bailey (USA) (Aljabr (USA)) YELLOW RIBBON HANDICAP, G2, Del Mar, September 1, 8f 110yds 1 Miss Serendipity (ARG) 6 b/br f Not For Sale (ARG) - Marca Registrada (ARG) (Candy Stripes (USA)) 2 Parranda (USA) 5 ch f English Channel (USA) - Dynamic Feature (USA) (Rahy (USA)) 3 Cozze Up Lady (USA) 5 b f Cozzene (USA) - The White Lady (USA) (Johannesburg (USA))

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DEL MAR FUTURITY, G1, Del Mar, September 3, 7f 1 American Pharoah (USA) 2 b c Pioneerof the Nile (USA) Littleprincessemma (USA) (Yankee Gentleman (USA)) 2 Calculator (USA) 2 gr/ro c In Summation (USA) - Back to Basics (USA) (Alphabet Soup (USA)) 3 Iron Fist (USA) 2 gr/ro c Tapit (USA) - Successful Outlook (USA) (Orientate (USA)) SUPER DERBY, G2, Louisiana Downs, September 6, 9f 1 Vicar's In Trouble (USA) 3 b/br c Into Mischief (USA) - Vibrant (CAN) (Vicar (USA)) 2 Declan's Fast Cat (USA) 3 b/br c Bluegrass Cat (USA) - Antifreeze (USA) (It's Freezing (USA)) 3 Victory Nor Defeat (USA) 3 b c Unbridled's Song (USA) - Daisyago (USA) (Affirmed (USA)) POCAHONTAS STAKES, G2, Churchill Downs, September 6, 8f 110yds 1 Cristina's Journey (USA) 2 b f Any Given Saturday (USA) - Toss The Feather (USA) (Dixie Union (USA)) 2 Pangburn (USA) 2 b f Congrats (USA) - It's True Love (USA) (Yes It's True (USA)) 3 Milehigh Butterfly (USA) 2 b/br f Sky Mesa (USA) - Hummingbird Kiss (CAN) (Smart Strike (CAN)) IROQUOIS STAKES, G3, Churchill Downs, September 6, 8f 110yds 1 Lucky Player (USA) 2 b c Lookin At Lucky (USA) - Janetstickettocats (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) 2 Bold Conquest (USA) 2 ch c Curlin (USA) - One For Jim (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) 3 Hashtag Bourbon (USA) 2 b c Super Saver (USA) - Waltzing With Deb (USA) (Robyn Dancer (USA)) ACK ACK HANDICAP, G3, Churchill Downs, September 6, 8f 1 Bradester (USA) 4 b c Lion Heart (USA) - Grandestofall (USA) (Grand Slam (USA))

2 Carve (USA) 4 b/br g First Samurai (USA) - Apt (USA) (A P Indy (USA)) 3 Flashback (USA) 4 gr/ro c Tapit (USA) - Rhumb Line (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) ARLINGTON WASHINGTON FUTURITY, G3, Arlington, September 6, 7f 1 Recount (USA) 2 b g Limehouse (USA) - Lucky In Love (USA) (Bold Badgett (USA)) 2 Private Prospect (USA) 2 b c Discreet Cat (USA) - Private Deputy (USA) (Private Terms (USA)) 3 One Go All Go (USA) 2 b c Fairbanks (USA) - See Ashleigh Run (USA) (Marquetry (USA)) PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS MASTERS STAKES, G2, Presque Isle Downs, September 8, 6f 110yds 1 Living The Life (IRE) 4 b f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Colour And Spice (IRE) (Machiavellian (USA)) 2 Disco Barbie (USA) 4 ch f Pure Prize (USA) - Cimmaron Lady (USA) (Grand Slam (USA)) 3 Ageless (USA) 5 b f Successful Appeal (USA) - Special One (USA) (Point Given (USA))

WORLDWIDE G. P. Copa A.B.C.P.C.C.-Matias Machline, G1, Gavea, August 3, 2000m 1 Beach Ball (BRZ) 4 b f Put It Back (USA) - Hello Charlotte (ARG) (Lode (USA)) 2 Billy Girl (BRZ) 4 f Put It Back (USA) - Lizzy Girl (BRZ) (Lode (USA)) 3 Sutil (BRZ) 5 b f Redattore (BRZ) Sweet Biscuit (BRZ) (Effervescing (USA)) Sire: PUT IT BACK. Sire of 49 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BAL A BALI Clackson G1, BEACH BALL Lode G1, BLIND AMBITION Roi Normand G1, BRILHANTISSIMA Roy G1, BILLY GIRL Lode G2, DEVIL'S CAVE Jungle Express G2, MOST ADVANCED Equalize G2, BOTTEGA Southern Halo G3, BY

international database Makfi Hawke's Bay Challenge Stakes, G1, Hastings, August 30, 1400m

1st Dam: Hello Charlotte by Lode.

Winner in Brazil, 3rd Grande Premio Antonio Carlos Amorim G3. Dam of 5 winners: 2004: Rebecca Lynn (f Sagamix) 3 wins at 3 and 4 in Brazil, 2nd Grande Premio Hernani Azevedo Silva G2.

2005: SO WILD (c Wild Event) Winner in Brazil.

2007: Ultra Smart (f Nedawi) Winner in Brazil, 2nd Grande Premio Antonio Carlos Amorim G3.

2009: SPARTACUS WILD (c Wild Event) 4 wins in Brazil.

2010: BEACH BALL (f Put It Back) 3 wins in Brazil, Org.Sulamericana Fomento P.S. de Corrida G1, G. P. Copa A.B.C.P.C.C.-Matias Machline G1, 3rd Grande Premio Brasil G1.

1 I Do (NZ) 7 gr f No Excuse Needed (GB) - Freequence (NZ) (O'Reilly (NZ)) 2 Pussy O'Reilly (NZ) 6 b f O'Reilly (NZ) - Octapussy (AUS) (Octagonal (NZ)) 3 Steinbeck (IRE) 7 b c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Castara Beach (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

Broodmare Sire: LODE. Sire of the dams of 51 Stakes winners. In 2014 - BEACH BALL Put It Back G1, CALENDULA Shirocco G1, BILLY GIRL Put It Back G2, CINCINNATI FLOWER Pure Prize G2, CITY GLAM Grand Reward G3, FILLY'S TAWQEET Tawqeet G3, ELIOT NESS Put It Back LR, FEEL THE RACE Orpen LR, HIJA RUBIA Pure Prize LR, ROYALMANIA Elusive Quality LR, WINEHOUSE Majestic Warrior LR. The Put It Back/Lode cross has produced: BEACH BALL G1, BILLY GIRL G1, REQUEBRA G1, TARTAN HALL G1, NAIPE DE OURO G2, BILLION DOLLAR G3, ZORA BE BACK G3, ELIOT NESS LR, Biglietteria G1.

Relaunch Honour And Glory Fair To All PUT IT BACK b 98 Exuberant Miss Shoplifter Articulate Robbery BEACH BALL b f 2010 Mr Prospector Lode Grand Luxe HELLO CHARLOTTE ch 98 Southern Halo Hello Sally Sly Sarah

Sire: NO EXCUSE NEEDED. Sire of 16 Stakes winners. In 2014 - I DO O'Reilly G1.

1st Dam: Freequence by O'Reilly. unraced. Dam of 2 winners: 2007: I DO (f No Excuse Needed) Makfi Hawke's Bay Challenge S G1, Cash Converters Manawatu Chall.

S G3, Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate G3, Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic LR, Windsor Park Rotorua S LR (twice), 2nd Rich Hill Stud Taranaki Breeders' S G3, AG Challenge Jackson S LR, Pioneer Wairarapa TB Breeders S LR, Manawatu ITM Anzac 1600 LR, Fairdale Goodwood Studs Flying H LR. 2008: IGGI POP (g Savabeel) Bmag Queensland Cup LR. 2010: Kazemi (f High Chaparral) unraced.

Broodmare Sire: O'REILLY. Sire of the dams of 36 Stakes winners. In 2014 - COSTUME Savabeel G1, I DO No Excuse Needed G1, IRISH FLING Darci Brahma G1, STEPS IN TIME Danehill Dancer G1, CHINTZ Savabeel G2, SACRED STAR Flying Spur G2, HOPFGARTEN Mossman G3, HUCKLEBUCK Elvstroem G3, ORATOR'S DAUGHTER Oratorio G3, THE DIAMOND ONE Tale of The Cat G3, FULD'S BET I Am Invincible LR, IGGI POP Savabeel LR, INCLUDE Gallant Guru LR, KINGDOMS High Chaparral LR, WANABEFAMOUS Star Way LR. The No Excuse Needed/O'Reilly cross has produced: DAFFODIL G1, I DO G1, NO EXCUSE MAGGIE G3, MASQUERADE LR, TAKEANOTHERCHANCE LR, Room For Excuse LR.

Mr Prospector Machiavellian Coup de Folie NO EXCUSE NEEDED ch 98 Zilzal Nawaiet Greenland Park I DO gr f 2007 Last Tycoon O'Reilly Courtza FREEQUENCE gr 99 Mistral Dancer Freequent Freequently

NZ Bloodstock Memsie Stakes, G1, Caulfield, August 30, 1400m 1 Dissident (AUS) 4 b/br c Sebring (AUS) - Diana's Secret (AUS) (Anabaa (USA)) 2 Sweet Idea (AUS) 4 ch f Snitzel (AUS) - Flidais (AUS) (Timber Country (USA)) 3 Puissance de Lune (IRE) 6 gr c Shamardal (USA) - Princess Serena (USA) (Unbridled's Song (USA)) Sire: SEBRING. Sire of 10 Stakes winners. In 2014 - CRITERION Bite The Bullet G1, DISSIDENT Anabaa G1, BELIEVE YOURSELF Encosta de Lago G2, BRING ME THE MAID Belong To Me G2, CLIFTON RED Encosta de Lago G3, BRING SOMETHING Naturalism LR, INTERSPERSED Tale of The Cat LR, PRESSING Choisir LR. 1st Dam: Diana's Secret by Anabaa. 2nd Hill-Smith S LR. Dam of 1 winner: 2010: DISSIDENT (c Sebring) Royal Randwick Guineas G1, NZ Bloodstock Memsie S G1, Hobartville S G2, Patinack Farm Blue Diamond Preview (c&g) LR, 2nd De Bortoli Wines Golden Rose S G1, MTA NSW Run to the Rose G3, Eskimo Prince S LR, The Rosebud LR, 3rd Patinack Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g) G3.

Broodmare Sire: ANABAA. Sire of the dams of 46 Stakes winners. In 2014 - DISSIDENT Sebring G1, HARRY'S SON Haradasun G1, SPIRITJIM Galileo G1, TANGO'S DAUGHTER Redoute's Choice G2, HARTNELL Authorized G3, HAVANA Starcraft G3, COCKNEY SPARROW Cockney Rebel LR.

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• Already a Dual Classic sire from only 2 crops • The Leading sire in France in 2014 • 3rd Leading sire of 3yos in Europe in 2014 behind SEA THE STARS and MASTERCRAFTSMAN Sire of a dual Classic Champion AVENIR CERTAIN (photo) Gr.1 Poule d’Essai des Pouliches Gr. 1 Prix de Diane Longines Gr. 2 Prix de la Nonette

Also sire of Stakes performers: • QUEEN BEE – Prix du Calvados Gr.3 at 2 • AUVRAY – Prix de Lutece Gr.3 • LA HOGUETTE – 2 Listed wins 3rd in the Gr.1 Prix Jean Prat • CRISOLLES – 2nd Gr.2 Prix de la Nonette 3rd in the Gr.3 Prix Vanteaux • SUMMER SURPRICE (Listed), • ORBEC (2nd Listed, 4th Gr.2), • SUEDOIS (2nd Listed).

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A world champion miler and 5-time Gr.1 winner.

Brilliant 2yo speed, won the Coventry S.-Gr.2 by 6 lengths.

By sire of sires Montjeu.

Brilliant last to first winner of the Epsom Derby-Gr.1.

By Dansili. 5 wins at 2 yrs incl. Phoenix S.-Gr.1.

2nd St James’s Palace S.-Gr.1 to Frankel.

Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-6131298. Fax: 353-52-6131382. Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne, Mathieu Legars or Jason Walsh.

Tom Gaffney, David Magnier, Joe Hernon, Cathal Murphy or Jim Carey: 353-25-31966/31689. Kevin Buckley (UK Rep.) 44-7827-795156. E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Web site: www.coolmore.com All stallions nominated to EBF.