racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings
2009 23 2- 1- 100,467 2010 3531 1- 545,484
2011 43 21 305,773
Total11722 -£951,724
Winningdistances at 2years andover6f-8f
At 2Joint 4thtop rated2yo in Europein2009. Won Coventry Stakes, Ascot, Gr.2,(6f.beatingXtension(IRE) andRakaan (IRE)), Absolute Hospitality Maiden Stakes,Newbury, (6f. beatingRakaan (IRE)and Barzan(IRE)), third in Prix Morny, Deauville, Gr.1,(to Arcano (IRE))
At 3Top rated3yr oldmiler in England& Irelandin2010. Won Sussex Stakes,Goodwood, Gr.1,(8f.beatingRip VanWinkle(IRE) andPremioLoco (USA)), St James'sPalaceStakes, Ascot Gr.1,(8f.beatingDickTurpin(IRE) and Hearts of Fire (GB)), Irish2000Guineas, Curragh, Gr.1,(8f.beatingFree Judgement (USA)and Viscount Nelson (USA)) second in GreenhamStakes, Newbury, Gr.3,(to Dick Turpin (IRE)), third in 2000 Guineas, Newmarket, Gr.1, (toMakfi(GB)).
At 4Championolder milerinEurope in 2011.Won Queen Anne Stakes, Ascot, Gr.1,(8f.beatingGoldikova (IRE)and Cityscape (GB)), Lockinge Stakes, Newbury, Gr.1,(8f.beatingWorthadd(IRE) andPremio Loco (USA)), second in Sussex Stakes, Goodwood, Gr.1,(to Frankel (GB)).
extended pedigree 1st Dam MRSMARSH (GB),unraced; damof 5winners includingCANFORD CLIFFS (IRE) (2007c.byTagula(IRE)), subjectstallion Toronto (IRE) (2017g.byGalileo(IRE)), won1 race at 2yearsand £33,724 andplaced4 timesincluding secondinTyrosStakes,Leopardstown, Gr.3 2nd Dam DREI(USA), placed once at 3years; damof 7winners includingTRIPLE THREAT (FR) (c.byMonsun(GER)), won5 racesinFranceand in U.S.A. and£319,845including Prix Eugène Adam,Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.2, MonmouthStakes, Monmouth Park, Gr.2,PrixLaForce,ParisLongchamp, Gr.3, placed third in Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, Woodbine, Gr.1;sire. PINA COLADA (GB) (f.bySabrehill (USA)),won 3races at 2and 3yearsat homeand in U.S.A.and £82,113including Chandler Handicap,TurfParadise, placed secondinSan Clemente Handicap,Del Mar, Gr.2;dam of winners.
sire reference
By TAGULA(IRE) (1993-Stud 1997), Won4 races, £216,831, 6f.-7f., Prix Morny, Deauville, Gr.1,SupremeStakes, Goodwood, Gr.3,JulyStakes,Newmarket, Gr.3,third in Dewhurst Stakes,Newmarket, Gr.1,Pouled'Essai desPoulains, ParisLongchamp, Gr.1.Sire of CANFORDCLIFFS(IRE) (subjectstallion), LIMATO (IRE) (JulyCup,Newmarket, Gr.1,Prix de la Forêt, Chantilly, Gr.1, Challenge Stakes,Newmarket, Gr.2 (twice), Park Stakes, Doncaster, Gr.2, second in July Cup, Newmarket, Gr.1,Nunthorpe Stakes, York, Gr.1, Commonwealth Cup, Ascot, Gr.1,PrixdelaForêt,ParisLongchamp, Gr.1), ATLANTIS PRINCE (GB) (Royal Lodge Stakes, Ascot, Gr.2,OnThe House Stakes, Goodwood, L.,Stardom Stakes,Goodwood, L.;sire), TAXFREE(IRE) (PrixduGros-Chêne,Chantilly, Gr.2,Sapphire Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3,Palace House Stakes, Newmarket, Gr.3,PrixduPetit Couvert, ParisLongchamp, Gr.3), TAGSHIRA (IRE) (Maurice Lacroix-Trophy,Baden-Baden, Gr.2), HUMPHREY BOGART(IRE) (Lingfield DerbyTrial,Lingfield, L.), PURE POETRY (IRE)/CHEERFULDELIGHTS(IRE) (EasterStakes, Kempton, L.,third in Craven Stakes, Newmarket Gr.3), DRAWNFROMTHEPAST (IRE) (Windsor Castle Stakes, Ascot L.), KING ORCHISIOS(IRE) (Hever SprintStakes, Lingfield, L. Cleves Stakes, Lingfield, L.), DOUBLE VIE(IRE) (Prix de la Californie,CagnesSur-Mer L.), BAKEWELL TART (IRE) (PremioCoolmore,Milan L.), RED MILLENNIUM (IRE) (LansdownStakes, Bath L.,third in Molecomb Stakes, Goodwood Gr.3), MACAROON (IRE) (PrixdeSaint-Cyr,Maisons-Laffitte L.).
CANFORDCLIFFS (IRE) is also maternal grandsireof AMELIA'S JEWEL (AUS) (Siyouni (FR):Northerly Stakes, Ascot, Gr.1,WesternAustralian Guineas, Ascot, Gr.2,Karrakatta Plate, Ascot, Gr.2,W HStocksStakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.2, Let'sElope Stakes, Flemington, Gr.2), GREENLAND (IRE) (Saxon Warrior(JPN): Prix Greffulhe,Saint-Cloud, Gr.3,ScandinavianOpenChampionship, Copenhagen, Gr.3,third in Mooresbridge Stakes, Curragh, Gr.2,PrixLaForce, ParisLongchamp, Gr.3), BELLOSA (IRE) (Awtaad (IRE): KingCharlesIIStakes, Newmarket, L.), RexofThunder (GB) (Night of Thunder(IRE):secondin Premio Merano, Merano, L.), Loterie (IRE) (Ten Sovereigns (IRE): secondinDel MarJuvenileFilliesTurfStakes, DelMar, L.), Bosustow(AUS) (Blue Point(IRE): second in MitchellMcKenzie Stakes,MooneeValley, L.,third in J.J. Atkins, Eagle Farm, Gr.1,Sires' ProduceStakes, Flemington, Gr.2), Styledome(IRE) (Style Vendome(FR): thirdinCalifornia Oaks, Golden Gate).
stud record
By season South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Racing MoneyMoney
Year RnrsWnrs Wins Places Won(£) Wins Won(£)
2015-22 45 18 29 60 143629 3827969145
2022/23 78 37 59 11227204639662080
2023/24 1135888135 352011 21 408414
2024/25 72 16 16 32 650353 14771
Sire of the winnersof192 racesand 832721 plus 4459054410
Also sire of the winnersof702 racesfromhis NorthernHemispherecrops 2024 data to October By crop South African Racing RacingElsewhere Crop MoneyMoney
Year Foals Rnrs Wnrs WinsPlaces Won (£)Wnrs Wins Won(£) 2013-20 3675641102 206463966131 4449054410
2020/21 59 54 3364105 273908 11 0
2021/22 61 40 15 26 28 948470 00
2022/23 42 From 9crops of racing agesireof219 winnersof 637races and£9,887,131athome andabroad
best progeny
CLIFF'SEDGE (AUS) (Snaadee (USA): AlisterClark Stakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.2, SchweppesCrystalMile, MooneeValley, Gr.2,Ladbrokes N. Robinson Caulfield Classic,Caulfield, Gr.3,Ladbrokes ManfredStakes,Caulfield, Gr.3;sire) LA FALAISE(AUS) (Exceed AndExcel(AUS):AntlerMooneeValleyFillies Classic, Moonee Valley, Gr.2,fourth in SchweppesOaks, Morphettville, Gr.1).
PAINTEDCLIFFS(IRE) (Kyllachy(GB): Railway Stakes, Curragh, Gr.2,fourth in PhoenixStakes, Curragh, Gr.1).
CRYSTALCLIFFS(FR) (LordofEngland(GER):Nassau Stakes,Woodbine Gr.2 SandSprings Stakes,Gulfstream L.,secondinCanadianStakes,Woodbine, Gr.2,GalloretteStakes, Pimlico, Gr.3,RegretStakes, Churchill Downs, Gr.3). JINJIN(IRE) (Okawango (USA):Badener Meile,Dusseldorf, Gr.2,PrixPerth Saint-Cloud Gr.3,Baden Cup, Baden-Baden, L.,GrosseHannoversche Stutenmeile, Hannover L.,secondinOettingen Rennen,Baden-Baden Gr.2).
CLIFF HANGER(SAF) (Var (USA): Godolphin Barb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3).
FISH RIVER(AUS) (Exceed AndExcel(AUS):Three Troikas Stakes, Gr.3).
MONEYMATTERS(AUS) (Danehill (USA): Roma Cup, Ascot, Gr.3).
CANFORD (AUS) (Encosta de Lago (AUS): Lord ReimsStakes, Morphettville, Gr.3).
PRINCESS POSH (AUS) (Viscount(AUS):YarramanParkTibbieStakes, Newcastle, Gr.3,SuezNewmarket Handicap, Newcastle, Gr.3,second in TABKingsfordSmith BTCCup,Eagle Farm, Gr.1,third in Coolmore Classic,Rosehill, Gr.1).
CIMA EMERGENCY(IRE) (Singspiel (IRE): Premio Parioli 2000 Guineas,Rome, Gr.3,secondinPremio Gran Criterium, Milan, Gr.2, Premio Vittorio di Capua, Rome, Gr.2,PremioCarlo Vittadini,Milan, Gr.3).
PRINCESS ASTA (FR) (Unfuwain (USA): Premio Chiusura,Milan, Gr.3, Westminster Hoppegartner Fliegerpreis,Berlin-Hoppegarten, L.,Honda BayerischerFliegerpreis,Munich, L. (twice))
AL JAZI (IRE) (CapeCross (IRE): OakTreeStakes, Goodwood, Gr.3 (twice), Prix Servanne,Maisons-Laffitte, L.).
MOST BEAUTIFUL (GB) (CapeCross (IRE): Balanchine Stakes,Curragh, Gr.3, third in DebutanteStakes,Curragh, Gr.2).
MERIDIUS (SAF) (ParadeLeader (USA): Jubilee Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,Darley ArabianStakes, Greyville L.,third in London News Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).
SIMPLY MAJESTIC(SAF) (Great Britain(GB): Pretty Polly Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,fourth in DebutanteStakes, Greyville Gr.2).
CLIFF TOP(SAF) (WesternWinter(USA):East Cape Nursery, Fairview L.).
SECRET IDENTITY (SAF) (AntoniusPius(USA): DevonAir Stakes, Greyville L.).
DORSET NOBLE(AUS) (Generous(IRE):East Cape Derby, Fairview, L.).
CLIFFS ART(IRE) (Areion(GER):Hoppegartner Stutenpreis, Hoppegarten, L.).
HISTORYWRITER(IRE) (HawkWing(USA): Prix Tantième,Saint-Cloud, L.).
SALOUEN(IRE) (Galileo(IRE):Buckhounds Stakes,Ascot, L.,secondin CoronationCup, Epsom, Gr.1,PrixJean-LucLagardère,Chantilly, Gr.1).
FALCAONEGRO (GB) (Galileo(IRE):Prix Max Sicard,Toulouse, L.).
CHARMAPPEAL (FR) (Acclamation(GB): Prix Volterra, Maisons-Laffitte, L.).
AKTORIA(FR) (Zafonic (USA): Prix SixPerfections, Deauville, L.).
ALMOND SEA (SAF) (Dupont(GB): Ruffian Stakes,Turffontein, L.,third in SA Fillies Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2). RockThe Fox(SAF) (Foxwedge(AUS):second in ThekwiniStakes, Greyville, Gr.1). Wall of Fire(IRE) (Galileo(IRE):secondinLadbrokes HerbertPower Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.2,GeoffreyFreer Stakes, Newbury, Gr.3).
CliffHanger(AUS)/Dusseldorf(AUS) (Snowland(AUS): secondinHeritage FinanceAutumnClassic, Caulfield, Gr.2). Snapraeceps(IRE) (Alamshar(IRE):secondinMunster Oaks Stakes, Cork, Gr.3). Goodthingstaketime (IRE) (HolyRoman Emperor(IRE):secondinCurragh Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3,FloridaOaks, TampaBay Downs, Gr.3). Seaella(IRE) (Haafhd (GB):secondinPrixMiesque,Maisons-Laffitte Gr.3). Harlequeen (GB) (RainbowQuest (USA): third in Oaks Stakes, Epsom, Gr.1,Irish Oaks, Curragh Gr.1).
Taufan(USA) (1977) BTP 25 BTW
Tagula(IRE) (b.1993) 18 BTW
Twin Island (IRE) (1989) 1BTW
Marju (IRE) (1988) BTW 64 BTW
MrsMarsh (GB) (b.2001) 1BTW
Drei (USA) (1991) 2BTW
Stop TheMusic (USA) 43 BTW Hail To Reason Bebopper
Stolen Date (USA) 2BTW Sadair Stolen Hour
Standaan (FR) 7BTW Zeddaan Castania
JollyWidow 2BTW Busted Veuve Joyeuse
Last Tycoon 85 BTW
TryMyBest Mill Princess
FlameofTara 5BTW Artaius WelshFlame
Lyphard (USA) 113 BTW Northern Dancer Goofed
Triple Tipple(USA) 1BTP RaiseA Cup Ameridouble
WON Gr1 Irish 2000 Guineas, Gr1 St James’ Palace S., Gr1 Sussex S., Gr1 Queen Anne S., Gr1 Lockinge S. Rated Timeform 133
SIRE OF GR1 PERFORMERS IN EUROPE & AUSTRALIA incl the Epsom Oaks & Irish Oaks 3rd Harlequeen
hitthe road (USA)
racingcareer
Total196 -2 3£453,935
Winningdistance at 2years andover8f
At 2Won Zuma BeachStakes, SantaAnita L.,(8f.beatingWar Beast(USA) and Billy Batts (USA)),MaidenSpecial Weight,Del Mar, (8f. beatingCoolRunnings (USA) andGovernance(USA)), fourth in CecilB DemilleStakes,Del Mar, Gr.3,(to SmoothLikeStrait (USA))
At 3Won Oceanside Stakes, DelMar, R.,(8f.beatingKanderel(USA) and Ajourneytofreedom (USA)), AllowanceOptionalClaimer, Santa Anita, (8f. beating MaestroDearte (USA)and Odysseus(USA)).
At 4Won FrankEKilroeMileStakes, Santa Anita, Gr.1,(8f.beatingSmoothLike Strait(USA) andCount Again(CAN)), ThunderRoadStakes, SantaAnita Gr.3 (8f. beatingBob andJackie(USA) andBorderTown(USA)), third in City of Hope MileStakes, SantaAnita Gr.2,(to Mo Forza (USA)),Del Mar Mile Stakes, Del Mar Gr.2,(to Mo Forza (USA))
At 6Fourth in City of Hope Mile Stakes,Santa Anita, Gr.2,(to Hong Kong Harry (IRE)), WickerrStakes, DelMar, L.R.,(to Du Jour (USA)).
extended pedigree
1st Dam HIGHWAYMARY (USA), unraced; damof 3winners includingHITTHE ROAD (USA) (2017c.byMoreThanReady(USA)), subjectstallion. Macanga (USA) (2021f.byAmerican Pharoah(USA)), won2 racesat2 and3 years, 2024 in U.S.A.and £139,313,secondinSands PointStakes, Belmont at TheBig A, Gr.2 andthird in Wild Applause Stakes,Belmont at TheBig A, L.
2nd Dam
WANDERING STAR(USA) won 5races at 3and 4yearsathomeand in U.S.A. and£189,133 including EP TaylorStakes, Woodbine Gr.2,AtalantaStakes, Sandown, L.,placed second in Long Island Handicap,Aqueduct, Gr.2; damof 9winners includingWARCOMMAND (USA) (c.byWar Front (USA)), 3rdtop rated2yr oldcoltin Europe in 2013,won 4 races at 2yearsand £389,363 including Dewhurst Stakes, Newmarket, Gr.1,Coventry Stakes, Ascot, Gr.2,Futurity Stakes, Curragh, Gr.2,placedthird in PhoenixStakes,Curragh, Gr.1;sire. NAVALOFFICER(USA) (c.byTaleofThe Cat(USA)), won3 racesat2 yearsin France and£105,668including Prix de Condé, ParisLongchamp, Gr.3;sire. WONDERWOMAN (USA),won 2races in U.S.A.;dam of winners. WAROFFICER (USA)/ROCK'N TYPHOON (USA),won Prix Sigy,Chantilly, L.,PrixMontenica,Deauville, L.,placedthird in Prix Eclipse, Chantilly, Gr.3 DOOLANG(USA),2 racesat2 yearsinFranceincluding Grand Critérium de Bordeaux,Bordeaux- Le Bouscat, L.;grandam of Grantham(USA),winner in U.S.A.,secondinTampa BayDerby,Tampa BayDowns, Gr.2 Danceland(USA),winnerinU.S.A.and placed thirdinGlens Falls Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.2 andLongIslandStakes, Aqueduct, Gr.3 Verdura(USA),winnerinFrance, second in Prix Finlande,ParisLongchamp, L. Crescent Moon (USA), raninU.S.A.at2 years; damofwinners
JASPER JACK (USA),won LapisLazuliStakes,Nakayama, L. Lake Victor (USA),winner, placed secondinGazeboStakes, OaklawnPark.
3rd Dam
BEAUTIFUL BEDOUIN(USA), unraced; damof 6winners includingMAJORHERO(USA),won 3races at 3yearsinU.S.A.including FinlandiaCup Stakes, DelMar, L.R.,placedthird in Cinema Handicap,Hollywood Park, Gr.3 BIELSKA(USA),won 1raceat2 yearsinFrance; damofwinners ANGELO MINNY (FR),won Prix Frédéric de Lagrange,Vichy, L.;sire. HOHFLYER (USA),won 1raceat2 years; damofwinners KISSIMMEEKYLE(USA),won Louisiana Legends Turf Stakes, Evangeline Downs, L.R.,Bayou St JohnsStakes, Fair Grounds, L.R. DEMANDING DAMSEL(USA),winnerinSouth Africa;dam of DEMANDING LADY (SAF),won Defy IpiTombe Challenge,Turffontein, Gr.2;grandam of CHARLESDICKENS(SAF),Champion3yr oldcoltinSouth Africa in 2022/23, wonCapeGuineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,GoldChallenge, Greyville, Gr.1,King'sPlate,Kenilworth, Gr.1 andKZN Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2 OutofEgypt (USA), raninU.S.A.at4 years; damofwinners ROLLOUTTHE CARPET (AUS),Champion2yr oldfilly in NewZealandin 2011-12,won NewZealandBloodstock1000Guineas,Riccarton Park, Gr.1 Frayne(USA),unraced;third damof MUTH (USA),won ArkansasDerby, OaklawnPark, Gr.1,American PharoahStakes,Santa Anita, Gr.1
sire reference
By MORE THAN READY(USA) (1997-Stud 2001),Won 7races, £623,470, 4½f.7f., King'sBishopStakes, Saratoga, Gr.1,Hutcheson Stakes,Gulfstream Park, Gr.2,Sanford Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.2,secondinVosburgh Stakes,Belmont Park, Gr.1,ToyotaBlueGrass Stakes, Keeneland, Gr.1.Sireof-
HITTHE ROAD (USA) (subjectstallion)
MORE THAN LOOKS(USA) (Breeders'Cup Mile,Del Mar Gr.1,Manila Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.3,secondinCoolmore Turf Mile Stakes, Keeneland, Gr.1).
CATHOLIC BOY(USA) (Travers Stakes, Saratoga Gr.1,Belmont Derby InvitationalStakes, Belmont Park Gr.1,RemsenStakes, Aqueduct, Gr.2;sire)
FUNTASTIC(USA) (UnitedNations Stakes,Monmouth Park, Gr.1;sire)
DAREDEVIL(USA) (Champagne Stakes, Belmont Park Gr.1;sire)
VERRAZANO (USA) (William Hill Haskell InvitationalStakes, Monmouth Park, Gr.1,WoodMemorialStakes, Aqueduct, Gr.1,Tampa BayDerby,Tampa Bay Downs, Gr.2,secondinQueen Anne Stakes, Ascot, Gr.1;sire)
SAYTHE WORD (CAN) (NorthernDancerTurfStakes, Woodbine, Gr.1, Hollywood Turf CupStakes,Del Mar, Gr.2,Elkhorn Stakes,Keeneland, Gr.2).
ROYH (USA) (TwinSpires Breeders'Cup Sprint, DelMar, Gr.1 (twice), Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes,Santa Anita, Gr.1 (twice), Palos Verdes Stakes,Santa Anita, Gr.2 (twice), True North Stakes,Belmont Park, Gr.2).
REGALLY READY (USA) (NearcticStakes, Woodbine, Gr.1,Breeders' CupTurf Sprint, Churchill Downs, Gr.2).
RUSHINGFALL(USA) (Diana Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.1,Coolmore JennyWiley Stakes,Keeneland, Gr.1 (twice), Longines Just AGameStakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1,Queen Elizabeth II ChallengeCup Stakes,Keeneland, Gr.1,Breeders' Cup Juvenile FilliesTurf, DelMar, Gr.1,Lake Placid Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.2).
UNI (GB) (TVG Breeders' CupMile, SantaAnita, Gr.1,FirstLadyStakes, Keeneland, Gr.1 (twice), Matriarch Stakes,Del Mar, Gr.1).
ROOM SERVICE(USA) (AmericanOaks, SantaAnita Gr.1,CentralBankAshland Stakes, Keeneland, Gr.1).
BUSTER'S READY(USA) (MotherGoose Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1).
PRIZED ICON (AUS) (AamiVictoria Derby, Flemington, Gr.1,Moet& Chandon Champagne Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1;sire)
GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT(AUS) (Queen's Plate, Kenilworth Gr.1;sire).
SEBRING (AUS) (AAMIGoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,Inglis Sires' Produce Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1,secondinChampagne Stakes, Randwick Gr.1;sire)
PERFECTLY READY(AUS) (GoodwoodHandicap, Morphettville, Gr.1;sire)
BENICIO(AUS) (AamiVictoriaDerby,Flemington, Gr.1;sire)
EAGLEWAY (AUS) (QueenslandDerby,Eagle Farm, Gr.1,BOCHK Jockey Club Cup,Sha Tin, Gr.2,third in QueenElizabethIICup,Sha Tin, Gr.1 (twice))
PHELAN READY(AUS) (AAMIGoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1).
PERFECT REFLECTION (AUS) (TabtouchKingstonTownClassic,Ascot, Gr.1,C B Cox Stakes, Ascot, Gr.2,Waroa LeeSteereStakes, Ascot, Gr.2).
ENTISAAR (AUS) (Allan Robertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1).
MORE THAN SACRED(AUS) (Wellfield NewZealandOaks, Trentham, Gr.1).
SAMAREADY (AUS) (BlueDiamond Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.1,A JMoirStakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.1,Jacobs Creek ReislingSlipperTrial, Rosehill, Gr.2).
DREAMAWAY (AUS) (Schweppes WATC Derby, Ascot, Gr.1).
MORE JOYOUS (NZ) (Doncaster Mile,Randwick, Gr.1,Queen ElizabethStakes, Randwick, Gr.1,FuturityStakes,Caulfield, Gr.1,Inglis Queen of theTurfStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1 (twice), Toorak Handicap,Caulfield, Gr.1).
CARRY ON CUTIE(AUS) (SalingerChampagne Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1).
EMMANUEL(USA) (Pennine Ridge Stakes,Belmont Park, Gr.2,Poker Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.3,third in Blue Grass Stakes, Keeneland Gr.1).
EMERY(USA) (Lexus RavenRun Stakes, Keeneland, Gr.2,Victory Ride Stakes Belmont at TheBig A, Gr.3,secondinTest Stakes, Saratoga Gr.1).
BUBBLE ROCK (USA) (Mrs. Revere Stakes,ChurchillDowns Gr.2,Matron Stakes, Belmont Park, Gr.3,third in Tattersall'sTiara,Eagle Farm, Gr.1).
TOM'SREADY (USA) (Woody Stephens Stakes,Belmont Park, Gr.2,BoldRuler Handicap,Belmont Park Gr.3,third in Forego Stakes, Saratoga Gr.1;sire)
READY'S IMAGE (USA) (Sanford Stakes,Saratoga, Gr.2,secondinHopeful Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.1;sire)
CONSUMER SPENDING (USA) (WonderAgain Stakes, BelmontPark, Gr.2,third in Belmont Oaks InvitationalStakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1).
PLEASANT PASSAGE(USA) (MissGrillo Stakes,Belmont at TheBig A, Gr.2, second in Breeders' CupJuvenileFilliesTurf, Keeneland, Gr.1).
HUNGRYISLAND (USA) (ChurchillDistaff Turf Mile Stakes, Churchill Downs, Gr.2,third in Longines Just AGameStakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1 (twice)).
MORE THAN REAL (USA) (Breeders' CupJuvenile Fillies Turf, ChurchillDowns, Gr.2,third in GardenCity Stakes,Belmont Park, Gr.1).
READYTOPLEASE(USA) (Fantasy Stakes, OaklawnPark, Gr.2,third in Mother GooseStakes, Belmont Park, Gr.1).
READY'S GAL (USA) (Canadian Stakes,Woodbine, Gr.2,Matchmaker Stakes, MonmouthPark, Gr.3,secondinFrizetteStakes,Belmont Park, Gr.1).
VERNAZZA (NZ) (J Swap MatamataBreedersStakes, Matamata, Gr.2,secondin SistemaSires' Produce Stakes, Ellerslie, Gr.1).
MORE STRAWBERRIES(AUS) (Tea Rose Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.2,Sharp Furious Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2,secondin Flight Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1).
ELITEFALLS (AUS) (Slipper Trial, Rosehill, Gr.2,secondinOakleigh Plate, Caulfield Gr.1,third in AAMI Golden SlipperStakes,Rosehill, Gr.1).
FRITZ'S PRINCESS (AUS) (The Shorts Handicap,Randwick, Gr.2).
Hisfirst SouthernHemispherecropwillbefoals in 2025/26
Southern Halo (USA) (1983) BTP 172 BTW
Halo (USA) 60 BTW
More Than Ready (USA) (b. 1997) 231BTW
HighwayMary (USA) (b.2013) 1BTW
Woodman's Girl (USA) (1990) 1BTW
US Ranger(USA) (2004) BTW 5BTW
Wandering Star (USA) (1993) BTW 2BTW
Hail To Reason Cosmah
NorthernSea (USA) 1BTP NorthernDancer Sea Saga
Woodman (USA) 105BTW Mr Prospector Playmate
BeckyBeGood (USA) 2BTW Naskra Good Landing
Danzig (USA) 199BTW NorthernDancer Pas de Nom
My Annette(USA) 2BTW RedRansom Andover Way
RedRansom(USA) 114 BTW Roberto Arabia
BeautifulBedouin (USA) 2BTW HisMajesty Gris Vitesse
bay, 2017, 15.3 (1.60m)
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings
2019/202 Didnot run-
2020/213 97 75,138
2021/224 3- -
Total127
Winning distancesat3 years6f-12f
£75,138
At 3Won SouthAfrican Derby, Turffontein, Gr.1,(12f. beatingPamushana's Pride(SAF) andSecondBase (SAF)),SouthAfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1,(9f beatingSecondBase (SAF)and Catch Twentytwo (SAF)), GautengGuineas, Turffontein, Gr.2,(8f.beatingCatch Twentytwo (SAF)and Copper Mountain (SAF)), Concorde Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2,(8f.beatingLinebacker (SAF)and Rascallion (SAF)), GrahamBeckStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,(7f.beatingForever Mine(SAF) andWinterStories (SAF)),Mr98Handicap, Turffontein, (7f.beating Wine Tasting(SAF) andSan Andreas (SAF)),3-y-o Maiden Plate, Turffontein, (6f. beatingMaster Uletide(SAF) andMarrakech(SAF)).
extended pedigree
1st Dam
JUSTTHEWAYYOUARE(SAF), won 4races at 3yearsinSouthAfrica including Spook Express Handicap,Turffontein, L.,placedtwice; damof 5winners includingMALMOOS (SAF) (2017c.byCaptain Al (SAF)), subjectstallion.
CAPTAIN SPLENDID(SAF) (2012g.byCaptain Al (SAF)), won4 racesat3 and 4yearsinSouthAfrica includingLonsdaleStirrupCup, Greyville, Gr.3,East Cape Derby, Fairview, Gr.3,placedsecondinSABCGoldVase,Greyville, Gr.3, AlgoaCup, Fairview, Gr.3 andthird in Chairman'sCup,Kenilworth, Gr.3 MASCHERINA (SAF) (2020 f. by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)), won 4races at 3 and4years, 2024/25 in SouthAfrica includingOff To Stud Stakes, Scottsville, L.
2nd Dam
PROMISEFROMMYHEART(SAF),Joint Champion3yr oldfilly in SouthAfrica in 2003-04, won 6races in SouthAfrica includingSouthAfricanFillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.1,The Triple Tiara1600, Newmarket, Gr.1,Woolavington Stakes, Greyville Gr.2,Ipi TombeChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2,ThekwiniStakes, Clairwood, Gr.2,placed thirdinSouthAfricanFilliesClassic, Turffontein, Gr.2; damof 6winners includingMASTER OF MY FATE (SAF) (c.byJet Master (SAF)),won 6races at 3and 4 yearsinSouth Africa and£46,418 includingGlorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap,Kenilworth Gr.2,Premier Trophy,Kenilworth Gr.2;sire. MY GUIDINGSTAR(SAF),won 1raceinSouth Africa;dam of winners.
HASHTAGYOLO(SAF),won Flamboyant Stakesa, Greyville, Gr.3
La Revere (SAF),winnerinSouth Africa andplacedthird in TheDebutante Stakes,Greyville, Gr.2;dam of KARANGETANG (SAF),won Protea Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,Storm Bird Stakes, Turffontein, L. AllezMoris (SAF),winnerto2024/25inSouth Africa andplacedthird in Racehorse Owners AssociationStakes, Fairview, L. FIDELITY (SAF),won 1raceinSouth Africa;dam of winners GHAALLA (SAF),won Fillies Mile,Turffontein, Gr.3,placedsecondinThe SouthAfricanFillies Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2 DUE DILIGENCE (SAF),won StarlingStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3 Vermentino(SAF),unraced;dam of awinner.
FAVORITA (SAF),won East Cape FilliesNursery, Fairview, L.,secondin Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,PoinsettiaStakes,Scottsville, Gr.3 (twice).
3rd Dam
SECRETPACT (SAF), won 4races in SouthAfrica includingAscot-On-VaalSprint Handicap, Vaal, L.,GeorgeAzzieMemorial Handicap, Newmarket, L.,JackPatience Futurity Stakes, Vaal, L.,second in HenryEatwell Memorial Handicap,Newmarket Gr.3,third in Cape Flying Championship, Milnerton, Gr.1,AllanRobertson BloodlineChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1;Own sister to LONDON NEWS (SAF); damof 7winners includingCOVENANT(SAF),won 7races in SouthAfrica includingKlawervleiMajorca Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2 (twice), Southern CrossStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Sweet Chestnut Stakes,Kenilworth, L.,placed third in SouthAfricanFillies &Mares Sprint,Scottsville Gr.1;dam of winners ERIK THERED (SAF),won Cape Merchants,Kenilworth, Gr.2,Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,CapeofGoodHopeNursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3;sire. Varallo(SAF)/Supreme Patrol (SAF),winnerinHongKongand in South Africa andplacedsecondinTsogo SunGoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1 Scandola(SAF),winnerand placed third in Lady's Pendant Stakes,Fairview, L.;dam of CALA MURETTA(SAF),won Debutante Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2
SECRET HEART(SAF),won 5races in SouthAfricaincluding Prix du Cap, Kenilworth, L.,placedthird in Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,South AfricanFilliesGuineas, Greyville, Gr.1 andCapeofGoodHopePaddock Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.1;dam of winners. PLUCK (USA),won Breeders' CupJuvenile Turf (c&g), Gr.2;sire. THREEHEARTS(USA),won RedCarpetHandicap, DelMar, Gr.3
SECRETMISSION (SAF),won 1raceinSouth Africa;dam of winners. HACKGREEN (SAF),won UmkhomaziStakes,Greyville, Gr.2
sire reference
By CAPTAIN AL (SAF) (1996-Stud 2001), ChampionSire in SouthAfrica in 2015 8timesChampionSire of 2yos in SouthAfrica.Equus Outstanding Sire 2009 and2011. Won9 races, £75,876,5f.-8f.,CapeArgus Guineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,WPOTA Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Equi-FeedsMatchem Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.3.Sire ofMALMOOS (SAF) (subjectstallion)
CAPTAIN'S RANSOM (SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Greyville Gr.1,South AfricanFillies Sprint,Scottsville Gr.1,Majorca Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.1 (twice), Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,CapeFillies Guineas, Kenilworth Gr.1,KZN Fillies Guineas, Greyville Gr.2,Diana Stakes, Durbanville Gr.3 (twice))
WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF) (Cape Guineas, Kenilworth Gr.1;sire)
CAPTAIN OF ALL(SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1,Tsogo SunGolden Horse Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1,Tsogo SunGoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1, KhayaStables Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2;sire).
KASIMIR(SAF) (Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1,CapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.1,PostMerchants,Greyville, Gr.2,Khaya Diadem Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2 (twice), Cape Merchants Handicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
TAPO'NOTH(SAF) (Forus CapeGuineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,CapeClassic, Kenilworth, Gr.3,third in Daily News 2000,Greyville, Gr.1).
ONEWORLD (SAF) (The SunMet,Kenilworth, Gr.1,Concorde Cup, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Matchem Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3,WinterGuineas, Kenilworth, Gr.3, second in Queen's Plate, Kenilworth, Gr.1,third in Cape Guineas, Gr.1;sire)
UNDERCOVERAGENT (SAF) (RisingSun Gold Challenge,Greyville, Gr.1,Drill Hall Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,The ByerleyTurk, Greyville, Gr.3).
CAPTAIN AMERICA(SAF) (WSB Champions Cup, Greyville, Gr.1,RisingSun Gold Challenge, Greyville, Gr.1,Horse Chestnut Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1, Green PointStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Matchem Stakes, Durbanville, Gr.3).
SERGEANTHARDY (SAF) (Cape Flying Championship,Kenilworth, Gr.1).
ALWAYS IN CHARGE (SAF) (Tsogo SunGoldMedallion, Scottsville, Gr.1).
HILL FIFTYFOUR(SAF) (J &B Met,Kenilworth Gr.1,Peninsula Handicap, Kenilworth Gr.2,secondinJ &B Met, Kenilworth Gr.1).
EXHILARATION(SAF) (Premier's Champion Stakes, Clairwood, Gr.1,secondin Gold Medallion, Scottsville Gr.1,The SouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.2).
CELTIC SEA(SAF) (SouthAfricanFilliesSprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Garden Province Stakes, Greyville Gr.1,Cartier Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2 (twice), Southern CrossStakes,Kenilworth Gr.2,GoldenSlipper, Greyville Gr.2).
MISSISIPPI BURNING(SAF) (WSB Cape Filly Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1,WSB Fillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2).
SNOWDANCE (SAF) (KlawervleiMajorca Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.1,CapeFilly Guineas,Kenilworth, Gr.1,WesternCapeFilliesChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinSouth AfricanFillies Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1,Garden Province Stakes, Greyville, Gr.1,RisingSun Gold Challenge,Greyville, Gr.1).
MISS FLORIDA(SAF) (AllanRobertson Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1)
THESECRETISOUT (SAF) (AllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1,TibouchinaStakes,Greyville, Gr.2,PoinsettiaStakes, Scottsville, Gr.3, StrelitziaStakes, Scottsville, Gr.3,third in SouthAfricanFilliesSprint, Gr.1).
CARRY ON ALICE(SAF) (South AfricanFillies’Sprint, Scottsville, Gr.1 (twice), Cape Flying Championship,Kenilworth, Gr.1,Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,The SouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).
CLOTH OF CLOUD (SAF) (The SouthAfricanNursery,Turffontein, Gr.1).
PINE PRINCESS (SAF) (South AfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.1,Yellowwood Handicap,Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinWoolavington 2000,Greyville Gr.1). ALLISSECRET(SAF) (Mercury Sprint,Clairwood, Gr.1,Ladbrokes Thekwini Stakes,Greyville, Gr.1,Allan Robertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville Gr.1). EMERALDCOVE(SAF) (TBA PaddockStakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,secondin Woolavington 2000,Greyville, Gr.1,GoldBraceletStakes, Greyville, Gr.2).
CAPTAIN'S GAL (SAF) (South AfricanFillies& Mares Sprint,Scottsville Gr.1 Camellia Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2,FlamboyantStakes, Greyville, Gr.3).
CAPTAIN'S LOVER(SAF) (CapeFillies'Guineas,Kenilworth Gr.1,OdessaStud Fillies Championship,Kenilworth, Gr.2,PrixduPin,ParisLongchamp, Gr.3).
ERIK THERED (SAF) (Cape Merchants,Kenilworth, Gr.2,Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,KepuCapeofGoodHopeNursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3;sire).
SEARCH PARTY(SAF) (PostMerchants,Greyville, Gr.2,CapeMerchants Handicap,Kenilworth, Gr.2,secondinMercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1).
CAPTAIN ALDO (SAF) (JohannesburgSpringChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2).
DISCOAL(SAF) (Track andBallBettngWorld Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.2).
CAPALRIGHT (SAF) (BettingWorld Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
CAPTAIN'S WILD (SAF) (ColoradoKingStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2,second in President'sChampions Challenge, Turffontein, Gr.1).
FIORELLA (SAF) (Daisy KZNFillies Guineas, Greyville, Gr.2,secondin Woolavington 2000,Greyville, Gr.1).
JO'S BOND (SAF) (CTS Southern CrossStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
PRINCESS ROYAL(SAF) (Horses forCausesSceptre Stakes,Kenilworth, Gr.2, second in AllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville, Gr.1).
FRAGRANT AL (SAF) (RisingSun Tibouchina Stakes,Clairwood, Gr.2,secondin Golden Slipper, Clairwood Gr.1).
DANCEWITHAL(SAF) (Merchants Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,SouthernCross Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,third in Garden Province Stakes, Greyville Gr.1).
TOWNSEND (SAF) (OdessaStudFillies Championship, Kenilworth Gr.2)
CAPTAIN'S CALL(SAF) (The DebutanteStakes, Scottsville Gr.2).
Hisfirst Southern Hemispherecropwillbeyearlings in 2024/25
Al Mufti(USA) (1985) BTP 50 BTW
Captain Al (SAF) (b.1996) 104BTW
Justthewayyouare (SAF) (b.2007) 3BTW
OffToWar (SAF) (1983) 3BTW
Fort Wood (USA) (1990)
BTW 78 BTW
Promisefrommyheart (SAF) (2000)
BTW 2BTW
Roberto (USA) 85 BTW
Hail To Reason Bramalea
Lassie Dear (USA) 4BTW Buckpasser Gay Missile
Complete Warrior (USA) 29 BTW Dewan SplendidSpree
Infanta(SAF) Jamaico Beylic
Sadler'sWells (USA) 328 BTW NorthernDancer FairyBridge
Fall Aspen(USA) 9BTW Pretense ChangeWater
Elliodor (FR) 69 BTW Lyphard Ellida
SecretPact(SAF) 3BTW Bush Telegraph Soho Secret
R4.4 million yearling won 7 races at 3 from 1200 2450m y 4hampion Sire & Sire of Sires CAPTAIN AL dam Stakes winner y 4hampion 7roodmare Sire FORT WOOD from international sire producing Gr1 female line of 4hampion 7roodmare SOHO SECRET
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings 2014/152 12015/163 321 4,806
2016/174 641 -1 62,022
Total1062 -1 £66,828
Winningdistances at 3years andover5f-7f
At 3Won Next Race MeetingisTuesday Handicap,Vaal,(6f.beatingNight Editor (SAF)and Hidden Agenda (SAF)), Classic Day02April MaidenPlate,Vaal,(6f deadheated with Hidden Agenda(SAF);beatingMrRambo (SAF))
At 4Won ComputaformSprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,(5f.beatingTalktothestars (SAF)and Carry On Alice(SAF)), Hawaii Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2,(7f.beating NewPredator(AUS) andFortEmber (SAF)),Classic DayinApril Handicap, Turffontein, (7f. beatingIrishPride (SAF)and Arctica (SAF)), Itsarush.co.zaPlate Vaal,(6f.beatingAngel's Power(SAF) andSportingMonarch(SAF)), second in Wolf Power1600Handicap, Turffontein, L.,(to IrishPride (SAF)), fourth in Horse ChestnutStakes, Turffontein, Gr.1,(to LegalEagle (SAF)) extended pedigree
1st Dam
NATIONAL COLOUR (SAF),Joint Champion 3yrold fillyinSouthAfrica in 200506, won 8races in SouthAfrica andinU.A.E.including Mercury Sprint,Clairwood, Gr.1,SouthAfricanFillies &MaresSprint, Scottsville, Gr.1,Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,placedsecond in Nunthorpe Stakes,Newmarket, Gr.1; damof 5winners includingRAFEEF (AUS) (2012c.byRedoute's Choice (AUS)),subject stallion MUSTAAQEEM(AUS) (2014c.byRedoute's Choice (AUS)), Champion 2yrold colt in SouthAfrica in 2016-17, won2 racesat2 yearsinSouth Africa includingSouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.1,placed once CIRCLEOFSPEED (AUS) (2010f.bySebring (AUS)),2 racesinSouthAfrica;dam ofFULL VELOCITY (SAF) (f.byPhilanthropist (USA)), wonPoinsettiaStakes, Gr.3 Sarraqa (AUS)(2015 f. by Snitzel (AUS)), unraced; damofa winner. CELESTIAL LEGEND (AUS) (c.byDundeel (NZ)),4 racesat2 and3 years, 2023/24 in Australia including Doncaster MileHandicap, Randwick Gr.1
2nd Dam RAINBOWCAKE(SAF), won 7races in SouthAfricaincluding Champagne Stakes, Milnerton, L.,third inAdministrator'sTrophy,Milnerton, Gr.3; dam of 8winners includingZEMFIRA(SAF),won 2races in SouthAfrica;dam of winners.
ANNA CAPRI(SAF),won Lebelo Sprint,Turffontein, Gr.3 best progeny
THUNDERSTRUCK (SAF) (Var (USA): ComputaformSprint, Turffontein, Gr.1 Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,secondinCapeFlyingChampionship, Kenilworth Gr.1,GoldenHorse Sprint,Scottsville Gr.1).
ARAGOSTA (SAF) (Galileo(IRE):South AfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1,Sea Cottage Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinThe Campanajo2200, Greyville, Gr.3,third in SummerCup,Turffontein, Gr.1,Greyville 2000, Greyville, Gr.1).
MASTER ARCHIE (SAF) (Var (USA): Computaform Sprint,Turffontein, Gr.1,Man O'WarSprint, Turffontein, Gr.3).
WILLIAM ROBERTSON(SAF) (Trippi (USA): Joburg SpringChallenge, Turffontein, Gr.2,TonyRuffelStakes,Turffontein, Gr.3,secondin Computaform Sprint,Turffontein, Gr.1,Mercury Sprint,Greyville, Gr.1).
UNION SQUARE(SAF) (OasisDream (GB): Dingaans,Turffontein, Gr.2,second in SouthAfricanNursery, Turffontein, Gr.2,third in Gatecrasher Stakes, L.).
MRSBROWNING (SAF) (Galileo(IRE):CamelliaStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2,second in SouthAfrican FilliesSprint, Scottsville, Gr.1).
OUTLAW KING(SAF) (Greys Inn(USA): UmkhomaziStakes, Greyville, Gr.2, second in Gold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1). BEATINGWINGS (SAF) (WesternWinter(USA): IguguStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2, thirdinWoolavington 2000,Greyville, Gr.1).
FRANCES ETHEL (SAF) (FortWood(USA): SouthAfrican Oaks, Turffontein, Gr.2 Oaks Trial, Turffontein, L.,fourth in Woolavington 2000,Greyville, Gr.1). CATS PAJAMAS(SAF) (Var (USA): TwitterStakes, Greyville, Gr.2).
LEAVINGLAS VEGAS (SAF) (Trippi (USA): Pretty Polly Stakes, Turffontein Gr.3 thirdinDebutante Stakes,Greyville Gr.2).
MOVER AND SHAKER (SAF) (Silvano (GER): JetPlane Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.3).
SHANTASTIC(SAF) (FortWood(USA):UmzimkhuluStakes, Greyville Gr.3).
JULIETTANGO(SAF) (Jet Master (SAF): WarOfAthenaH’cap,Turffontein, L.). TROPPOVELOCE(SAF) (Elusive Quality (USA): SwallowStakes, Turffontein, L., fourth in Magnolia Handicap, Turffontein, Gr.3). WHODOYOU LOVE (SAF) (Model Man(SAF):Perfect PromiseSprint, L.). IPSOFACTO (SAF) (Machiavellian(USA):Oaks Trial, Turffontein, L.). BELLA CHICA(SAF) (CaptainAl(SAF):GardeniaStakes,Turffontein, L.). FRANCA(SAF) (Red Ransom(USA):East Cape Breeders Stakes, Fairview, L.). EMPRESS OF JADE(SAF) (FortWood(USA):Zimbabwe Oaks,Borrowdale, L.). Glittering Girl (SAF) (EncostadeLago(AUS):secondinAllanRobertson Championship, Scottsville, Gr.1).
stud record
By season South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Racing MoneyMoney
Year RnrsWnrs Wins Places Won(£) Wins Won (£)
2020-22 95 50 86 1404698303 2240
2022/23 1255592165 498836 46661
2023/24 1426398217 577634 24227
2024/25 1062325621203051 465 Sire of the winnersof301 racesand 1666605plus1013593
2024 data to October By crop South African Racing Racing Elsewhere Crop MoneyMoney
Year Foals Rnrs Wnrs WinsPlaces Won (£)Wnrs Wins Won (£)
2018-20 124115 77 214414 12449576 10 13593
2020/21 58 56 41 70 12534119800 0
2021/22 57 43 12 17 45 8045000 0
2022/23 103 From 4cropsofracing agesireof135 winnersof 311races and£1,680,198 at home andabroad
sire reference
By REDOUTE'SCHOICE(AUS) (1996-Stud 2000), Toprated 3yrold milerin Australiain1999-2000,Won 5races, $1,567,850,5½f.-8f., CF Orr Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.1,BlueDiamondStakes, Caulfield, Gr.1,ManikatoStakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.1,Caulfield Guineas,Caulfield, Gr.1.Sire of-
RAFEEF (AUS) (subject stallion)
WYLIEHALL(AUS) (President's ChampionsChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.1,South AfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1;sire)
MUSIR(AUS) (GoldenHorseshoe, Greyville, Gr.1,UAE Derby, Meydan, Gr.2,Al RashidiyaStakes, Meydan, Gr.2,third in Champions'Mile, ShaTin, Gr.1).
MUSTAAQEEM(AUS) (South African Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.1).
MAJMU(AUS) (L JaffeeEmpress Club Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.1,AvontuurEstate Cape Fillies' Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1).
DANCETERIA (FR) (GrosserDallmayrBayerisches Zuchtrennen, Munich, Gr.1,La Coupe,ParisLongchamp, Gr.3).
REDIENER (AUS) (Epsom Handicap,Randwick, Gr.1,Bill Ritchie Hcp, Randwick, Gr.3,Gunsynd Classic,Eagle Farm, Gr.3).
KING'SLEGACY (AUS) (MoetChampagne Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1,Inglis Sires' ProduceStakes, Randwick Gr.1;sire)
ALABAMAEXPRESS (AUS) (NedsC FOrr Stakes, Caulfield Gr.1;sire)
THEAUTUMNSUN (AUS) (Sky Rosehill Guineas,Rosehill Gr.1,Mostyn Randwick Guineas, Randwick, Gr.1,Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield, Gr.1,Golden Rose Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,J JAtkinsStakes, Doomben, Gr.1;sire).
HAMPTONCOURT (AUS) (Moet& ChandonSpringChampion Stakes Randwick, Gr.1;sire)
MASTER OF DESIGN (AUS) (Darley TJ Smith Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1,third in PFDSir Rupert Clarke Invitation Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.1;sire)
REDOUTE'SDANCER (AUS) (MercedesNew ZealandDerby,Ellerslie, Gr.1, MercedesChampionshipStakes, Ellerslie, Gr.2;sire)
SNITZEL(AUS) (Oakleigh Plate, Caulfield, Gr.1,Challenge Stakes,Warwick Farm, Gr.2,secondinSeppelt WinesNewmarket Handicap,Flemington, Gr.1;sire)
STRATUM (AUS) (AAMIGoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,DarleyPagoPago Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.2,third in Newmarket Handicap,Flemington, Gr.1;sire)
GOD'SOWN (AUS) (Carlton Draught Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield, Gr.1;sire)
NADEEM (AUS) (AAMIBlueDiamond Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.1;sire)
UNDOUBTEDLY (AUS) (AAMI Blue DiamondStakes, Caulfield, Gr.1;sire)
LANKAN RUPEE(AUS) (Lightning Stakes, Flemington, Gr.1,ManikatoStakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.1,T JSmith Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1).
HOWARD BE THYNAME(AUS) (South Australian Derby, Morphettville, Gr.1).
EMPIRES CHOICE (NZ) (Queensland Derby, EagleFarm, Gr.1).
CELEBRITY QUEEN(AUS) (Oakleigh Plate, Caulfield, Gr.1).
LOIRE(NZ) (NZ1000Guineas,Riccarton Park, Gr.1).
GALAXYSTAR(AUS) (Railway Stakes,Ascot Gr.1).
ABBEYMARIE (AUS) (Australasian Oaks, Morphettville Gr.1).
PEEPING(AUS) (Coolmore Classic, Rosehill, Gr.1,GoldenPendant Gr.2).
ROYALDESCENT (AUS) (Australian Oaks, Randwick, Gr.1).
BONARIA (AUS) (MyerEmpire RoseClassic,Flemington Gr.1).
KING'SROSE(NZ) (New ZealandBloodstock1000Guineas, Riccarton, Gr.1).
ABSOLUTELY (AUS) (100th AJCOaks,Randwick, Gr.1).
MELITO (AUS) (WinterStakes, Gr.1,T J Smith Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1).
DARIANA (AUS) (QueenslandDerby,Eagle Farm, Gr.1).
ALLEZWONDER(AUS) (David JonesToorakHandicap, Caulfield, Gr.1).
GALLICA (AUS) (Australasian Oaks, Gr.1,The 1000 Guineas,Caulfield, Gr.1).
SAMANTHA MISS (AUS) (Victoria Oaks, Flemington, Gr.1).
MISS FINLAND (AUS) (Australian Guineas, Caulfield, Gr.1).
ANAMATO (AUS) (Australasian Oaks,Morphettville, Gr.1).
FASHIONS AFIELD (AUS) (FlightStakes, Randwick, Gr.1).
CHEEKYCHOICE(AUS) (Equal Flight Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1).
LOTTERIA (AUS) (MyerClassic Empire Rose Stakes, Flemington, Gr.1).
Danehill (USA) (1986) BTW 351 BTW
Redoute's Choice (AUS) (b.1996) 182BTW
Shantha'sChoice (AUS) (1992) 5BTW
NationalAssembly (CAN) (1984) 61 BTW
NationalColour (SAF) (gr. 2002) 2BTW
Danzig (USA) 199 BTW NorthernDancer Pas de Nom
Razyana(USA) 5BTW HisMajesty Spring Adieu
Canny Lad(AUS) 55 BTW Bletchingly Jesmond Lass
DancingShow (USA) 2BTW Nijinsky Show Lady
Danzig (USA) 199 BTW NorthernDancer Pas de Nom
Renounce(USA) 1BTW Buckpasser BoldPrincess
Rainbow Cake (SAF) (1989) BTW 1BTW Mr Eats 2BTW Nishapour Breathalyser
St Blazey (SAF) 1BTW Marazion Hi Sparky
GR1 WINNER y 4hampion Sire & Sire of Sires REDOUTE S
dam Horse of the
Internationally red. Internationally
real gone kid (AUS)
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings 2019/202 Didnot run2020/213 73 2- -8,421 2021/224 63 -10,377
Total1362
Winningdistances at 3years andover5f-6¼f
£18,798
At 3Won Racing AssociationHandicap, Kenilworth,(5f.beatingSpeed of Night (SAF)and Dragon Power(SAF)), FranschhoekMotor Museum Handicap, Kenilworth,(6f.beatingTarantino(SAF) andIrishMorning (SAF)), Racing Association Maiden Plate, Durbanville,(6¼f. beatingStarCaptain (SAF)and Desert Illusion (SAF)).
At 4Won Anthonij Rupert Wyne Stakes,Kenilworth,(5f.beatingMrCobbs (SAF) andKasimir (SAF)), Ante Post Stakes, Kenilworth,(5½f. beatingRio Querari(SAF) andKasimir (SAF)), Caperacing.co.zaStakes,Kenilworth,(5f.beatingRockin' Ringo(SAF) andRusset Air(SAF)).
extended pedigree
1st Dam
IN THEFASTLANE (SAF),Champion3yr oldfilly in SouthAfrica in 2013-14, won 5races at 2and 3yearsinSouthAfrica and£115,405 including Woolavington 2000, Greyville, Gr.1,Avontuur EstateCapeFillies' Guineas, Kenilworth, Gr.1,Choice CarriersFilliesChampionship, Kenilworth, Gr.2,placed 4timesincluding second in Maine Chance Farms PaddockStakes,Kenilworth, Gr.1 andthird in KoreaRacingAuthority FilliesGuineas,Greyville, Gr.2; damof 3winners includingStiptelik (AUS) (2018 f.by Snitzel (AUS)), won 2 races at 3 and 4 years, 2022/23 in SouthAfrica andplacedsecondinSceptre Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,Laisserfaire Stakes, Kenilworth, L. andthird in Southern CrossStakes, Kenilworth Gr.2,alsofourth in Camellia Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2 REAL GONEKID (AUS) (2017c.bySnitzel (AUS)),subjectstallion.
2nd Dam FIRSTARRIVAL(SAF),Champion3yr oldfilly in Zimbabwe in 1999/2000, won 6 racesincluding Rainbow Tourism2000, BorrowdalePark, Gr.3,The WStore Oaks, BorrowdalePark, Gr.3,second in BookmakersFilliesClassic,Borrowdale Park, L.,third in MOTA 3&4yoChampionshipStakes, Borrowdale Park, Gr.3; damof 10 winners includingLET'SROCK'N ROLL (ZIM) (c.byMuhtafal(USA)), JointChampion3yr oldcolt in SouthAfrica in 2005-06, won7 racesinSouth Africa including Golden Horse Casino Sprint,Scottsville, Gr.1,placed secondinLebeloHandicap, Newmarket, Gr.3 andthird in GrahamBeckStakes,Newmarket, Gr.3 LIGHT THELIGHTS(SAF) (g.byWesternWinter(USA)),won 6races in South Africa andinU.A.E.including Glorious Goodwood PeninsulaHandicap, Kenilworth, Gr.2,Abu DhabiChampionship, AbuDhabi, Gr.3 KEEPONDANCING (SAF) (f.bySilvano(GER)), won7 racesinSouthAfrica including Trackand Ball Oaks,Scottsville, Gr.2,Off to Stud Stakes,Scottsville, L.,East Coast Cup, Greyville, L.,placedthird in TheScarlet Lady,Scottsville, L. PACK LEADER (SAF) (g.byPhilanthropist (USA)),won 3races in SouthAfrica including Racing AssociationStakes,Fairview, L.,placedsecondinWolfPower 1600, Turffontein, L. andthird in InvestecCapeDerby,Kenilworth, Gr.1 ROCK THECOUNTRY (SAF) (g.byWestern Winter (USA)), won7 racesin SouthAfrica andinZimbabweincluding Castle Tankard, BorrowdalePark, L., BreedersChampionCup,BorrowdalePark, L. (twice). Beat Patrol(SAF) (c.byMuhtafal(USA)), won6 racesinSouth Africa and placed secondinTommy Hotspur Handicap,Turffontein, Gr.3 Party Crasher(SAF) (f.byPhilanthropist (USA)),won 2races in SouthAfrica andplacedthird in FinalFlingStakes,Kenilworth Gr.3;dam of awinner.
3rd Dam
FIRSTDEBUTANTE(SAF), won 1raceinSouthAfrica; damof 9winners includingCLIFTON QUEEN(SAF),won 5races in SouthAfrica including Tibouchina Stakes, Clairwood, L.;dam of winners. QUEEN OF DANCE(SAF),winnerinSouth Africa;dam of SUPER TROUPER (SAF),won IpiTombe Stakes, BorrowdalePark, L. DREAM STARLING (SAF),winnerinSouth Africa;dam of HEAPSOFFUN (SAF),won Wilgerbosdrift GautengFilliesGuineas, Turffontein, Gr.2, THE ELMO EFFECT (SAF),won Drum Star Handicap, Turffontein, L. and Graceland Java Handicap,Turffontein, L., Cookie Monster(SAF),winner in SouthAfricaand placed second in Man O'WarSprint, Turffontein, Gr.3 Opening Night(SAF),won 9races in SouthAfricaand placed thirdinDefy Merchants Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.2 Hyperdrive(SAF),won 2races in SouthAfricaand placed thirdinThe Post Golden Slipper, Clairwood, Gr.2;dam of winners.
PERSONIFY (SAF),winnerinSouth Africa;dam of Visuality(SAF),winnerin SouthAfrica andplacedsecondinThree Troikas Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3 andthird in AllanRobertson FilliesChampionship, Scottsville Gr.1
Hisfirst Southern Hemisphere crop will be yearlings in 2024/25
2017, 15.3 (1.60m)
sire reference
By SNITZEL(AUS) (2002-Stud 2006), Champion Sire of Australia(4times).Won 7races 5f.-6f., Oakleigh Plate, Caulfield, Gr.1,Challenge Stakes, Warwick Farm, Gr.2,UpAnd ComingStakes,Randwick, Gr.3,Skyline Stakes, Canterbury, Gr.3,secondinNewmarket Hcp, Gr.1,third in TJ SmithStakes, Gr.1.Sire ofHEAVENLY BLUE (AUS) (South AfricanClassic,Turffontein, Gr.1,third in South AfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1;sire)
SHINZO (AUS) (GoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,PagoPagoStakes, Gr.3, second in SkylineStakes, Gr.2,third in Coolmore Stud Stakes, Gr.1). IN THECONGO (AUS) (GoldenRoseStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,San Domenico Stakes, Kembla Grange Gr.3,third in TheGalaxy, Rosehill, Gr.1).
TRAPEZEARTIST(AUS) (CanterburyStakes, Randwick, Gr.1,Schweppes All Aged Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1,DarleyT JSmith Stakes, Randwick Gr.1,Golden Rose Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,ExpresswayStakes,Rosehill, Gr.2;sire)
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION (AUS) (Oakleigh Plate, Caulfield, Gr.1,The Galaxy, Rosehill, Gr.1,Mitty'sIan McEwenStakes, Moonee Valley Gr.2;sire)
INVADER(AUS) (InglisSires' ProduceStakes,Randwick, Gr.1,secondinMoet& Chandon Champagne Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1;sire)
LADY SHENANDOAH (AUS) (Flight Stakes,Randwick, Gr.1,PreciseAir Ming DynastyQlty,Rosehill, Gr.3,secondinBill CarterStakes, Doomben, L.).
WANDJINA(AUS) (Australian Guineas, Flemington, Gr.1,C SHayes Debonair Stakes,Flemington, Gr.3,secondinAll AgedStakes,Randwick, Gr.1;sire)
SHAMUS AWARD(AUS) (Australian Guineas,Flemington, Gr.1,Sportingbet WS Cox Plate,MooneeValley, Gr.1;sire)
SIZZLING (AUS) (T JSmith Classic, Eagle Farm, Gr.1,Queensland Guineas, Eagle Farm, Gr.2,AlBasti EquiworldSires' ProduceStakes,Eagle Farm, Gr.2;sire)
SWORDOFSTATE (AUS) (Sistema Stakes, Ellerslie, Gr.1).
WILD RULER (AUS) (A JMoirStakes,MooneeValley, Gr.1,Arrowfield 3yo Sprint, Randwick, Gr.2,Roman Consul Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2;sire).
SUMMERPASSAGE (AUS) (SistemaDiamond Sires' ProduceStakes, Ellerslie, Gr.1,secondinInglis Sires' ProduceStakes, Randwick, Gr.1).
REDZEL (AUS) (DarleyVictoriaRacingClubClassic,Flemington, Gr.1,Doomben 10,000Stakes,Doomben, Gr.1,ChallengeStakes,Randwick, Gr.2,The Shorts Randwick Gr.2,secondinLightning Stakes,Flemington Gr.1 (twice))
HOTSNITZEL (AUS) (UbetBTC Cup, Doomben, Gr.1,Royal SovereignStakes, WarwickFarm, Gr.2,AlBastiSires' ProduceStakes,Eagle Farm, Gr.2).
YEARNING (AUS) (The Thousand Guineas, Caulfield Gr.1).
IAMEXCITED (AUS) (City Tattersalls TheGalaxy, Rosehill, Gr.1,TAB Victory Stakes, Eagle Farm, Gr.2,Gilgai Baguette Stakes, Flemington, Gr.2).
ESTIJAAB (AUS) (LonginesGoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1,Daily Telegraph ReislingSlipperTrial,Randwick, Gr.2).
SWEETIDEA(AUS) (TheGalaxy, Rosehill, Gr.1,TristarcStakes, Caulfield, Gr.2, Missile Stakes,Randwick, Gr.2,secondinMemsie Stakes,Caulfield, Gr.1).
SNITZERLAND (AUS) (Lightning Stakes, Flemington, Gr.1,Challenge Stakes, WarwickFarm, Gr.2,, secondinThe Galaxy, Rosehill, Gr.1).
LOFTYSTRIKE(AUS) (RubitonStakes,Sandown-Hillside, Gr.2,secondin Newmarket H’cap,Flemington, Gr.1,Oakleigh Plate, Sandown-Lakeside, Gr.1).
MR MOZART (AUS) (Phar LapStakes, Rosehill, Gr.2,HawkesburyGuineas, Gr.3). BEST OF BORDEAUX(AUS) (Roman Consul Stakes,Randwick, Gr.2,Silver SlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.2,secondinGoldenSlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1). BITTERCREEK (AUS) (Champagne Classic,Doomben, Gr.2,secondinJ.J.Atkins, Eagle Farm, Gr.1,fourth in BRCSires'ProduceStakes, Eagle Farm, Gr.2). SWITZERLAND (AUS) (Roman Consul S., Gr.2,TodmanStakes, Randwick, Gr.2).
LETZBEGLAM (AUS) (NedsBlueDiamond Prelude(f),Caulfield, Gr.2).
SHOWTIME (AUS) (J JListonStakes, Caulfield, Gr.2,MooneeValley Stakes, Moonee Valley Gr.2,third in SchweppesAll AgedStakes, Randwick Gr.1;sire).
ZENNZELLA (AUS) (Wakeful Stakes, Flemington Gr.2,third in Summoned Stakes, Caulfield, Gr.3,fourth in VRCOaks, Flemington, Gr.1).
THRONUM(AUS) (Carlton AustraliaStanley WoottonStakes, Moonee Valley, Gr.2,secondinKeogh HomesWilliam Reid Stakes,MooneeValley, Gr.1;sire).
MENARI (AUS) (The Runtothe Rose, Rosehill, Gr.2,secondinCanonbury Stakes, Rosehill Gr.3,third in Golden Rose Stakes,Rosehill, Gr.1;sire)
SPILL THEBEANS (AUS) (MirvacQTC Cup, Eagle Farm, Gr.2;sire).
TIME FORWAR (AUS) (BRC Sires' ProduceStakes,Doomben Gr.2;sire)
SALADE (AUS) (Perfect VisionPagoPagoStakes, Rosehill, Gr.2;sire).
SPLINTEX(AUS) (BobbieLewis QualityHandicap, Flemington, Gr.2).
CASTLEREAGH KID(AUS) (AutumnClassic,Caulfield, Gr.2).
TANGLED(AUS) (MoetChampagne Classic, Doomben, Gr.2,secondinRosehill Guineas, Rosehill, Gr.1,SpringChampionStakes, Randwick, Gr.1).
FARSON (AUS) (Heritage FinanceAutumnClassic,Caulfield, Gr.2).
AWAY GAME (AUS) (Keith Mackay Stakes, Randwick, Gr.2,W.J.HealyStakes, Eagle Farm, Gr.3,secondinOakleigh Plate, Caulfield, Gr.1).
FOUR MOVESAHEAD (AUS) (Tea Rose Stakes,Randwick, Gr.2,Sweet Embrace Stakes,Randwick, Gr.2,fourth in Golden SlipperStakes, Rosehill, Gr.1).
MAKARENA (AUS) (GoldenPendant,Rosehill, Gr.2,secondinPharLap Stakes, Rosehill, Gr.2,fourth in QueenOfThe Turf Stakes, Randwick, Gr.1).
FRENCHEMOTION (AUS) (HughesLimosQueen of theSouth Stakes, Morphettville, Gr.2,secondinMyerEmpire Rose Classic,Flemington, Gr.1).
SNITTY KITTY(AUS) (HarroldsCaulfield Sprint,Caulfield, Gr.2,secondin Ladbrokes Oakleigh Plate, Caulfield Gr.1).
PERIGNON(AUS) (Liberty Int. LightFingers Stakes,Randwick Gr.2,third in Coolmore Flight Stakes,Randwick Gr.1).
Redoute'sChoice (AUS) (1996)
BTW 182 BTW
Snitzel(AUS) (b.2002) 147BTW
In TheFastLane (SAF) (b.2010) 1BTP
Snippets'Lass(AUS) (1993)
BTW 3BTW
JetMaster(SAF) (1994)
BTW 75 BTW
FirstArrival (SAF) (1996)
BTW 6BTW
Danehill (USA) 351BTW
Danzig Razyana
Shantha'sChoice (AUS) 5BTW CannyLad DancingShow
Snippets (AUS) 57BTW
Lunchtime Easy Date
Snow Finch 2BTW StormBird ARealgirl
Rakeen (USA) 25 BTW
NorthernDancer Glorious Song
JetLightning (SAF) 1BTW Rollins JollyLaughter
NorthernGuest (USA) 35 BTW NorthernDancer Sex Appeal
First Debutante (SAF) 2BTW Elliodor First Party
racingcareer
Year AgeStarts Wins 2nd3rd 4thEarnings 2021/222 32 -1 -2,537
2022/233 81 211 22,122
2023/244 752 75,110
Total1884 21 £99,769
Winningdistances at 2years andover5f-6f
At 2Won Gold Medallion,Scottsville, Gr.1,(6f.beating NowI GotYou (SAF)and Ocean Time (SAF)),ThisisracingMaidenJuvenile Plate, Turffontein, (6f. beating QuantumTheory(SAF) andThymetoshine(SAF)).
At 3Won 4racing.tv GraduationPlate,Turffontein, (6f. beatingProphet (SAF) andKalahari Blue (SAF)), second in Golden HorseSprint, Scottsville Gr.1,(to GimmeA Prince (SAF)),PostMerchants,Greyville Gr.2,(to Gladatorian(SAF)), third in Mercury Sprint,Greyville Gr.1,(to Isivunguvungu(SAF)), fourth in Senor Santa Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.2,(to Princess Calla (SAF)).
At 4Won ComputaformSprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,(5f.beating Golden Sickle (SAF)and Rulership (SAF)), DiademStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,(6f.beatingFuture Variety (SAF)and Bereave(SAF)), 4racing.tv Pinnacle Stakes, Turffontein, (5f. beatingZiyasha(SAF) andRulership (SAF)),Franschhoek MotorMuseum Winchester Sprint Cup, Kenilworth,(5f.beatingIsivunguvungu (SAF)and Mufasa (SAF)), Bantry BayStakes, Kenilworth,(5½f. beatingSurjay(SAF) andBereave (SAF)), second in Cape Flying Championship,Kenilworth, Gr.1,(to Dyce (SAF)), JoburgSpringChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2,(to MainDefender(SAF)). sire reference
By RAFEEF (AUS) (2012-Stud 2017),Won 6races,£66,828,5f.-7f.
ComputaformSprint, Turffontein, Gr.1,HawaiiStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2, second in Wolf Power 1600 Handicap, Turffontein L.,fourth in Horse Chestnut Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.1.Sire of-
THUNDERSTRUCK (SAF) (subject stallion)
ARAGOSTA (SAF) (South AfricanDerby,Turffontein, Gr.1,Sea Cottage Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,CapeSummerStayers Handicap,Kenilworth, L.,secondin TrackAnd Ball Derby, Scottsville, Gr.3 (twice), TheCampanajo 2200,Greyville, Gr.3,third in SummerCup,Turffontein, Gr.1,Premier's ChampionsChallenge, Turffontein, Gr.1,Greyville 2000, Greyville, Gr.1,Dingaans, Turffontein, Gr.2, WesternCapeStayers,Kenilworth, Gr.3,LonsdaleStirrupCup,Greyville, Gr.3).
MASTER ARCHIE (SAF) (Computaform Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.1).
CATS PAJAMAS(SAF) (TwitterStakes, Greyville, Gr.2,secondinGodolphinBarb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3,third in Durban Golden Horseshoe,Greyville, Gr.2).
WILLIAM ROBERTSON(SAF) (JoburgSpringChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2,Tony RuffelStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinComputaform Sprint,Turffontein, Gr.1,Mercury Sprint, Greyville, Gr.1,third in Premier'sChampionStakes, Greyville, Gr.1,fourth in JoburgSpringChallenge,Turffontein, Gr.2,Jet Plane Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.3,Victory Moon Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3).
MRSBROWNING(SAF) (CamelliaStakes, Turffontein, Gr.2,Magnolia Handicap Turffontein, Gr.3,secondinSouthAfricanFilliesSprint,Scottsville, Gr.1). BEATINGWINGS (SAF) (Igugu Stakes, Turffontein Gr.2,third in Woolavington 2000, Greyville Gr.1,fourth inSouth AfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.2).
FRANCES ETHEL (SAF) (South AfricanOaks, Turffontein, Gr.2,Oaks Trial Turffontein, L.,fourth in Woolavington 2000,Greyville Gr.1).
UNION SQUARE(SAF) (Dingaans, Turffontein, Gr.2,secondinSouthAfrican Nursery, Turffontein, Gr.2,third in Gatecrasher Stakes, Greyville L.,fourth in Graham Beck Stakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,SpringSpree Stakes, Turffontein, L.).
OUTLAWKING(SAF) (Umkhomazi Stakes, Greyville, Gr.2,secondinGold Medallion, Scottsville, Gr.1,third inGodolphin Barb Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3).
MOVER AND SHAKER (SAF) (Jet PlaneStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,fourth in Lebelo Sprint, Turffontein, Gr.3).
SHANTASTIC(SAF) (UmzimkhuluStakes, Greyville, Gr.3,secondinSouthern CrossStakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2,fourth in Sceptre Stakes, Kenilworth, Gr.2).
LEAVINGLAS VEGAS (SAF) (Pretty Polly Stakes,Turffontein, Gr.3,third in DebutanteStakes, Greyville, Gr.2).
JULIET TANGO(SAF) (War Of Athena Handicap,Turffontein, L.).
TROPPOVELOCE(SAF) (SwallowStakes, Turffontein, L.,fourth in Magnolia Handicap,Turffontein, Gr.3).
WHODOYOU LOVE (SAF) (Perfect PromiseSprint, Kenilworth, L.,secondin Ladies Mile, Kenilworth, L.,third in East Cape Paddock Stakes, Fairview, L.).
IPSO FACTO(SAF) (OaksTrial,Turffontein, L.).
BELLA CHICA(SAF) (GardeniaStakes, Turffontein, L.).
FRANCA(SAF) (East Cape BreedersStakes, Fairview, L.).
EMPRESSOFJADE(SAF) (Zimbabwe Oaks,Borrowdale Park, L.).
Glittering Girl (SAF) (secondinAllan Robertson Ch’ship,Scottsville Gr.1). Ziyasha (SAF) (secondinNationalCurrencySprint, Turffontein, Gr.3).
Whafeef (SAF) (second in JubileeStakes, Turffontein, Gr.3,Secretariat Stakes L.). Cleaver Greene (SAF) (secondinMan O'WarSprint, Turffontein, Gr.3).
Spywing (SAF) (secondinKenilworth FilliesNursery, Kenilworth, Gr.3). PositiveAttitude (SAF) (second in CaradocGoldCup,Turffontein, L.).
Reefway(SAF) (third in Poinsettia Stakes, Scottsville, Gr.3).
extended pedigree
1st Dam
VARIKATE(SAF) won 5races in SouthAfrica includingPostMerchants Handicap,Greyville, Gr.2,placedsecond in Toyco EngineeringPoinsettiaStakes, Scottsville Gr.3 andthird in Laisserfaire Stakes, Kenilworth L.; damof 4winnersTHUNDERSTRUCK(SAF) (2019c.byRafeef (AUS)),subject stallion BEFORE THEDAWN(SAF) (2016 f. by Oratorio (IRE)),won 7races in SouthAfrica PATRONAGE(SAF) (2017 g. by Philanthropist (USA)), won 6races in SouthAfrica SUTHERLAND (SAF) (2020g by Silvano(GER)), won1 race at 4years, 2024/25 in SouthAfricaand placed 3times, fromonly5 starts.
2nd Dam
KATIESSTAR(SAF), won 6races in SouthAfrica; damof 4winners includingVARIKATE (SAF) (f.byVar (USA)), see above. Katie To (SAF) (f.byTwice Over (GB)), won1 race in SouthAfrica,placed second in RiverJetez Stakes, Kenilworth, L.
3rd Dam
Five Star Suite(SAF), won 4races in SouthAfrica,placedthird in Eastern Province BreedersStakes, Fairview L.; damof 2winners includingWE THREE(SAF),won 6races in SouthAfrica including DagwoodDiner/Pub Jockey Club Stakes,Arlington L.,TekkieTownWinterOaks, Kenilworth L. placed second in East Cape Guineas,Fairview, L. andthird in TBAPaddock Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.1,Laurieand Jean JaffeeVictress Stakes, Kenilworth Gr.3 (twice)and Woolavington Handicap,Kenilworth, L.
4th Dam
ROYALSUITE, won 3races at homeand in U.S.A.; damof 7winners includingFive Star Suite(SAF),see above.
SoozieSwell (SAF),won 2races in SouthAfrica,placedthird in Ascot Fillies Nursery, Kenilworth, L.;dam of winners.
Thenextdam NEARLY AMONARCH (CAN),ran in U.S.A.; damof 5winners includingNEARLYONTIME(USA),won 6races in U.S.A.including WhitneyStakes, Saratoga, Gr.2,FloridianHandicap, Gulfstream Park, Nashua Stakes, Aqueduct, placed secondinSuburbanHandicap, BelmontPark, Gr.1,Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park, Gr.1,NassauCountyHandicap, Belmont Park, Gr.3, third in SuburbanHandicap, Belmont Park, Gr.1,ExcelsiorHandicap, Aqueduct, Gr.2,Massachusetts Handicap,Suffolk Downs, Gr.2 andfourth in Sanford Stakes, Saratoga, Gr.2;sire
ALLREGAL,won 2races in France andinU.S.A.; damofwinners
DAMASCUS REGAL (USA),Championolder stayer in Italyin1988, won Premio Principe Amedeo,Turin Gr.2,Coppa d'OrodiMilano, Milan, Gr.3 Premio Nico Castellini, Milan, L.,placedthird in Premio Federico Tesio, Milan, Gr.3 andPremioGianGiacomo Trivulzio,Milan L.;sire
GALOWAY PLAINS (USA),won Alberta Derby, Stampede Park, L.R.,Ascot SophomoreStakes, ExhibitionPark, R.,third in BritishColumbiaDerby, ExhibitionPark, Gr.3R. andfourth in HollywoodDerby,Hollywood, Gr.1 LongacresDerby,Longacres, Gr.3 andBay MeadowsDerby, Gr.3 CHARNELL'SDREAM (USA),won SixtySails Handicap,FairGrounds,Dahlia Handicap,HialeahPark, placed second in ColumbianaHandicap, Hialeah Park, L.,Grassland Handicap,Calder, L.,New Castle Stakes, Delaware Park, L.,AtlanticCityBreedersCup Hcp, Atlantic City, L.,Mardi GrasHandicap, Fair Grounds andthird in Harbor PlaceStakes,Laurel, L.;dam of CHRIS'S THUNDER(USA),won Dr AB Leggio MemorialHandicap, Fair Grounds, L., AP Indy Stakes, Keeneland, L.,Miller Lite Stakes, Lone Star Park, L.,second in MoniqueReneHandicap, LouisianaDowns andthird in Southern Accent Stakes, LouisianaDowns; grandamof Stormin' Julia (USA),winnerin Brazil, third in Grande Premio AntonioCarlosAmorim, Gavea, Gr.3;third damof SALUSTIO (USA),won Copa InvitacionaldeImportado,Hipo Presidente Remon, L. (3 times),Clasico Junta de ControldeJuegos, Hipo Presidente Remon, L. (twice), TheQueen's Cup, Hipo PresidenteRemon, L., ClasicoIndependencia,HipoPresidente Remon, L.,ClasicoAsamblea Nacional, Hipo Presidente Remon, L.,Clasico Presidente de la Republica, Hipo Presidente Remon, L.,Clasico Francisco Arias Paredes, Hipo Presidente Remon, L.,Clasico Appucapa,HipoPresidente Remon, L.,placedsecondin ClasicoJunta de ControldeJuegos,HipoPresidenteRemon L. (twice), The Queen's Cup, Hipo Presidente Remon, L.,Clasico AnoNuevo,Hipo PresidenteRemon L. (twice), Clasico IndependenciaCerveza Atlas, Hipo PresidenteRemon L. andthird in Clasico Independencia, Hipo Presidente Remon, L.;sire, Lucky Trick(BRZ),winnerto2024/25 abroad,placed second in GranPremio CriteriumPotrillos, Hipo Maronas, L. REGALRAHY (USA),won West VirginiaGovernors Handicap,Mountaineer DANZAREGIO (USA),winnerinU.S A.; damof FIRETRAIL(USA),won King CountyHandicap, EmeraldDowns,Johnand Kitty Fletcher Stakes, Emerald Downs, R.;grandam of REGINELLA(USA),won EmeraldDistaff Handicap, EmeraldDowns,Delta ColleenHandicap, Hastings Park Hisfirst SouthernHemisphere crop will be foals in 2025/26
Redoute'sChoice (AUS) (1996)
BTW 182 BTW
Rafeef (AUS) (br. 2012) 20 BTW
National Colour (SAF) (2002)
BTW 2BTW
Var (USA) (1999)
BTW 61 BTW
Varikate(SAF) (ch. 2009) 1BTW
KatiesStar(SAF) (2000) 1BTW
Danehill (USA) 351BTW Danzig Razyana
Shantha'sChoice (AUS) 5BTW Canny Lad DancingShow
National Assembly (CAN) 61 BTW Danzig Renounce
Rainbow Cake (SAF) 1BTW Mr Eats St Blazey
ForestWildcat(USA) 67 BTW StormCat Victoria Beauty
Loma Preata (USA) 1BTW Zilzal Halley'sComeback
Modern Day(USA) 7BTW Dayjur Modena
Five Star Suite (SAF) 1BTW BadgerLand Royal Suite
7y resident sire sensation, RAFEEF
Grade 1 WINNER at two
Grade 1 PLACED at three
Grade 1 & Grade 2 WINNER at four Good looking, tough, sound and consistent NEW FOR 202l