Lot 23 MOONWOLF (NZ) (2004) Bay Gelding
The Property of J Charlton Ustinov (AUS) Moonrise (1983)
Seeking The Gold Let's Elope Grundy Moonlight Night
(Non VAT) Mr Prospector Con Game Nassipour Sharon Jane Great Nephew Word From Lundy Levmoss Lovely Light
MOONWOLF (NZ), 16.2 h.h. (approx.): placed 10 times in New Zealand; also winner over hurdles at 6 years, 2010 and placed twice. Moonwolf raced in NZ at 1400-2200 metres for three seconds (one of which was to Harris Tweed (NZ) (2nd Caulfield Cup and Australian Derby)), one third and six fourths. Often close up in his other races. He has raced under NH rules six times for a win, two fourths and a fifth. Tried over fences once and fell when close up behind winner Schindlers Gold. Still inexperienced and could make a decent chaser. Owner returning to New Zealand. Sold as he stands as per condition 9 (conditions of sale). 1st dam MOONRISE: unraced; dam of 5 winners from 12 runners: Hold My Hand (NZ) (1995 c. by Zabeel (NZ)): 5 wins in Australia. Jack The Flyer (NZ) (1988 c. by Star Way): 2 wins in Australia. Moonwolf (NZ) (2004 g. by Ustinov (AUS)): see above. Fethard (NZ) (1992 c. by Centaine (AUS)): winner in New Zealand. Lunar Boy (NZ) (2000 g. by O'Reilly (NZ)): winner in New Zealand. Kingston View (NZ) (1997 g. by Gold Brose (AUS)): placed once in Australia. Moonlight Angel (NZ) (1987 f. by Imposing (AUS)): unraced; dam of 6 winners inc.: SCHUMANN (AUS) (g. by Salieri (USA)): won National Sprint Quality H., Canberra, L. 2nd dam MOONLIGHT NIGHT (FR): winner at 3 years and £10,033, Musidora S., York, Gr.3, 3rd Oaks S., Epsom, Gr.1; dam of 4 winners inc.: Lady Moon: 3 wins at 3 years and £5546; dam of winners inc.: SHINING STEEL: won Shoemaker H., Hollywood Park, Gr.2; sire. MOON CACTUS: won Prestige S., Goodwood, Gr.3 and 2nd Prix de Diane, Chantilly, Gr.1; dam of DOYEN (IRE): Champion older horse in Europe in 2004, won King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Ascot, Gr.1, 2nd Coronation Cup, Epsom Downs, Gr.1; sire, MOONSHELL (IRE): won Oaks S., Epsom Downs, Gr.1, 3rd 1000 Guineas, Newmarket, Gr.1, HATHA ANNA (IRE): won Queen Elizabeth S., Flemington, Gr.2, OCEAN OF STORMS (IRE): won Prix Michel Houyvet, Chantilly, L., 2nd Prix Hubert de Chaudenay, M'Laffitte, Gr.2, Mojave Moon (GB): 3rd Pontefract Castle S., L.; also 2 wins at 3 years, 2009 in France and £74,904, 2nd Prix Kergorlay, Deauville, Gr.2, Shamaat Hayaaty (IRE): winner at 3 years in France and £23,585, 2nd Prix Urban Sea, Le Lion D'Angers, L.; grandam of Conspiring (USA): winner at home and in U.S.A., 2nd EBF Garnet S, Naas, L., Alunissage (USA): winner at home and in U.A.E., 3rd Fred Archer S., Newmarket, L.; third dam of MISS FINLAND (AUS): Champion 2yo filly in Australia in 200506, Champion 3yo filly in Australia in 2006-07, won Golden Slipper S., Rosehill, Gr.1, Arrowfield Stud Storm Queen S., Rosehill, Gr.1, Vinery Stud The 1000 Guineas, Caulfield, Gr.1, Victoria Oaks, Flemington, Gr.1, Australian Guineas, Caulfield, Gr.1, MISS WORLD (USA): won Garden City S., Belmont, Gr.1. Silver Mantle: placed 3 times at 3 years; dam of winners inc.: Pointe Argentee: winner in France; dam of POINTE FINE (FR): won Badener Roulette Preis Hurdle, Baden-Baden, L., Silver Stud (FR): winner over jumps at 5 years in France and £23,683, 2nd Prix Ketch H. Hurdle, Auteuil, L. Diana's Bow: unraced; dam of winners inc.: Bespoken (USA): winner at 3 years; dam of BESWINGING (AUS): won Japan Racing Association Cup, Moonee Valley, L.