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SIRES GUIDE 2016

Logo (without secondary wording) SIRES GUIDE 2016 QUEENSLAND

BEL ESPRIT 77 VIC T ORIA - Bespoken INSTINCTION 85 FIGHTING SUN 13 Exceed And Excel - De Lago Mist Northern Meteor x Irish Darling Jabali 93 FIORENTE 21 Exceed And Excel - Balaika x Desert Bloom LOVE CONQUERS ALL 101 MAGNUS 29 Mossman - She’s A Meanie Flying Spur x Scandinavia MONASHEE MOUNTAIN 109 MOSHE 37 - Prospectors Delite Bel Esprit - Helsinge

Ready For Victory 45 More Than Ready - Crillon

SQUAMOSA 53 Welcome 5 Not a Single Doubt - Class Success Staff 117 STATUE OF LIBERTY 61 Storm Cat - Charming Lassie Maps & Contacts 120 WANTED 69 - Fragmentation

2 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 3 Coming to you

live WELCOME TO THE 2016 BREEDING SEASON

hat a remarkable 12 months this has been for Sun Stud! Firstly, the name change. Sun Stud is very proud of the history forged by Eliza Park. From its relatively humble beginnings as a Sun Stud offers a Wboutique Victorian farm in the late 1990s, it rapidly became one ‘Live Foal Payment’ of the nation’s pre-eminent operations. Indeed, from our Victorian and Queensland farms, we have launched the on ALL its careers of outstanding stallions such as Bel Esprit, Magnus and Written Tycoon, while both Love Conquers All and Moshe are the leading first season sires in their respective states. … you only pay after your mare The change to Sun Stud is a continuation of that evolvement. It brings the has produced a live foal, giving stud fully under the umbrella of its ownership, the Sun International Group, YOU a lot more breathing space! and truly reflects the global nature of our thoroughbred business.

4 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 5 Such is the case with the acquisition this year of Australian breeding rights to newly installed stallions in Ready For Victory (Victoria) and Guineas winner Palentino (pictured above), who will stand at Sun Stud in 2017 Jabali (Queensland). following the completion of his racing career. Further details of Sun Club are on pages 10 & 11, but effectively, breeders Another Sun Stud initiative is ‘Sun Club’ which has also been well received can access lifetime breeding rights for little more than the advertised service since the recent announcement that broodmare owners can access lifetime fees. What’s more, you only pay after the first foal has been produced - in line

6 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 7 again very popular in 2015 and likely to be even this spring with the first of their progeny currently being offered at weanling sales; Moshe is the Leading Victorian First Season Sire and the only one of his state peers to have produced a stakes winner; Squamosa, by Not a Single Doubt, had his first yearlings sell up to $160,000; both Statue of Liberty and Wanted are understandably popular with trainers with their progeny selling for $250,000 and $230,000 at sales earlier this year and; of course, Ready For Victory - a stakes winner on debut at two and third in the , joins the team.

Queensland boasts an equally strong lineup: Bel Esprit, a perennial champ in Victoria is now the leading sire in the northern state by winners and earnings; Love Conquers All is a leading Australian First Season Sire; Instinction and newcomer Jabali are both by the incredible speed source Exceed And Excel; while Monashee Ready For Victory Mountain remains arguably the best value sire in Queensland. with the Live Foal Payment on all Sun Stud stallions - you then send a mare for We hope you’ll join us in 2016 and FREE in the following two seasons and ultimately you can send a mare for the wish you every success with your remainder of that ’s stud career. Imagine if that opportunity had arisen breeding endeavours. for Bel Esprit, Magnus, Love Conquers All or Written Tycoon?

As for the 12 months ahead … we hope you’ll take the time to closely assess Danielle Cheng the stallions featured on the following pages as there is much to offer. Managing Director

We firmly believe there is something for everyone in the Victorian and Queensland rosters.

Magnus (pictured right) approaches the 2016 breeding season with the recent success of his Group One winning son, Malaguerra, and is now resident in the Top 15 Australian Sires by winners and earnings; Fighting Sun and Fiorente were

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LIF S LIF S ETI IGHT ETI IGHT ME BREEDING R ME BREEDING R READY FOR VICTORY JABALI (More Than Ready x Crillon) (Exceed And Excel x Balalaika)

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Logo (without secondary wording) FIGHTING SUN

Bay 2011 [16.1hh] Northern Meteor x Irish Darling by Ivory’s Irish

2016 fee $13,750 inc. GST

12 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 13 COSMIC ENDEAVOUR Group 1 winner, 3 wins, $532,480, VRC (Ascot Vale S.) S.-G1, City Tatt’s RC Brian Crowley S.-L, 1200m-in track record time, STC Grand “You Don't Ride One This Good Every Day” Pavilion H., 1250m-in track record time, 2d AJC TJ Smith S.-G1, 3d STC SLE H., 4th VRC Newmarket H.-G1. Leading Aust. First Season Sire in 2012-13. Leading Aust. - Tommy Berry Sire of 3YOs in 2013-14. Sire of the winners of over $22million, 19 stakes winners, 9 stakes placegetters, inc- Unbeaten at two COSMIC ENDEAVOUR (; Twig Moss). 7 wins, $1,447,280, ATC Canterbury S.-G1, Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Tiara-G1, ATC Sapphire S.-G2, BRC Dane Ripper S.-G2, 2d ATC PJ Bell S.-G3. Installed as Golden Slipper favourite ZOUSTAR (Redoute's Choice; Star Shower). Top of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Sprint). 6 wins, $1,411,680, ATC Golden Rose S.-G1, VRC (Ascot Vale after amazing 3L Canonbury Stakes win S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1, ATC Roman Consul S.-G2. SPEAK FONDLY (Flying Spur; Ahonoora). 4 wins, $870,700, ATC Flight S.-G1, Magic Night S.-G2, Silver Shadow S.-G2, NSW Tatt’s RC Furious S.-G2. Northern Meteor’s fastest 2YO SHOOTING TO WIN (Elusive Quality; Military Plume). 4 wins, $996,225, MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1, ATC Stan Fox S.-G2, 2d ATC Ming Dynasty H.-G3, 3d ATC -G1, Golden Rose S.-G1. 298 mares in first 2 seasons ROMANTIC TOUCH (Snippets; Canny Lad). 5 wins, $1,584,820, BRC (The T J Smith) JJ Atkins S.-G1, 2d HKJC Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse-HK3, Centenary Vase-HK3, January Cup- First Weanlings averaged $49k in 2016 HK3, 3d HKJC BMW Hong Kong Derby-HK1. AMANPOUR (; Storm Cat). 4 wins, $901,740, ATC Queen of the Turf S.-G1, John Kanaan H., TAB Ipad App H., 2d ATC S.-G2, 3d VRC Matriarch S.-G2. DEEP FIELD (Elusive Quality; Military Plume). 5 wins, $390,300, VRC (Linlithgow S.) Tab. com.au S.-G2, ATC Lightning H.-L, TAB Quaddie H., 2d ATC McCarten S.-G3, 3d VRC Lightning S.-G1. EUROZONE (Don't Say ; Zabaleta). 4 wins, $476,080, ATC Stan Fox S.-G2, Rosebud H.-L, Australian Turf Club 2YO H., 2d MRC CF Orr S.-G1, 3d ATC Randwick Guineas-G1. BOUND FOR EARTH (Belong to Me; Crested Wave). 2 wins, ATC Furious S.-G2, 3d ATC Flight S.-G1, Tea Rose S.-G2, BRC Sires’ Produce S.-G2, Dane Ripper S.-G2. RACE RECORD NAJOOM (Arena; Bite the Bullet). 5 wins, $253,050, Hawkesbury Guineas-G3, BRC Fred Best Classic-G3, ATC Cellarbrations H., 2d ATC Cal Rei H. Stakes won: $143,750 THE VOICE - MODERN TSAR (H.K.) (King's Theatre; Key to the Mint). 4 wins, $391,090, SAJC Sires’ Produce S.- G3, HKJC HKU Faculties of Law & Social Sciences H., Grassy Hill H., 2d SAJC Sportingbet 2YO P. WON ATC Canonbury S.-L, Rosehill (1100m) METALLIC CROWN (Fusaichi Pegasus; Kashani). 2 wins, $124,360, NSW Tatt’s RC (Ming ATC Membership on Sale 2YO P., Rosehill (1100m) Dynasty Quality H.) Ming Dynasty H.-G3, ATC TAB Place Multi H. Only 2 starts. Undefeated. FIGHTING SUN (Ivory's Irish; Geiger Counter). 2 wins, $143,750, ATC Canonbury S.-L, Membership on Sale 2YO P. ATMOSPHERICAL (Flying Spur; Prego). 6 wins, $364,950, VRC (Century S.) Dilmah Earl STUD RECORD Grey S.-L, Scone RC Denise’s Joy S.-L, ATC Canterbury League Club H., 3d MRC Rubiton S.-G2, Scone RC Ortensia S.-L. FIGHTING SUN entered stud in 2014. His oldest progeny are yearlings in 2016/17. RUNWAY STAR (Commands; Bletchingly). 5 wins, $290,990, SAJC Matrice S.-L-twice, ATC Ladbrokes.com.au H., MRC Sportingbet Quick Multis H. STARENZO - HEALTHY LIFE (MAC.) (; Wolfhound). 9 wins, $388,904, Macau Summer Trophy- L, Lisboa Sand Prelude, Lisboa Sand Challenge H., 3d Macau SIRE RECORD Sprint Trophy-L, Macau 4YO Prelude-L. MITRAAD (O'Reilly; Grosvenor). 4 wins, Turffontein S.-L, Roodepoort Metal NORTHERN METEOR Exchange P., Edgeline S., 3d Turffontein Charity Mile-G2. Group 1 winner, 3 wins, $532,480, VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1, VEUVELICIOUS (Medicean; Assert). 2 wins, $174,100, ATC Fernhill H.-L, MRC City Tatt’s RC Brian Crowley S.-L, 1200m-in track record time, STC Grand Pavilion Sensational Springvale 2YO P., 3d ATC (TL Baillieu H.) Schweppervescence H.-G3. H., 1250m-in track record time, 2d AJC TJ Smith S.-G1, 3d STC SLE H., 4th VRC SPORTS EDITION (Marscay; Storm Cat). 1 win, $83,850, BRC Hampden S.-L, 2d ATC TAB Newmarket H.-G1. Leading Aust. First Season Sire in 2012-13. Leading Aust. Sire Early Quaddie 2YO P. of 3YOs in 2013-14. Sire of the winners of over $22million, 19 stakes winners, 9 Northern Glory (Viscount; Canny Lad). 3 wins, $242,250, ATC Mounties Group 2YO P., stakes placegetters, inc - Become an ATC Sponsor 2YO P., 2d ATC James HB Carr S.-G3, 3d ATC Darby Munro S.- L, Scone RC Woodlands S.-L.

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Dam IRISH DARLING, by Ivory's Irish. 5 wins 1400- 2500m, $393,950, SAJC Australasian Oaks-G1, South Australian Oaks-G2, MRC Conbituate Lady H, Rupert Greene 2YO H, Encosta de Dashing Eagle H, 2d MRC Summer Sparkling Lawn Party H. Dam of four foals, two to Lago Shoal Creek race, both winners, inc:- FIGHTING SUN (c. by Northern Meteor). see race record. Northern Wonderful Four (g. by Zizou). 6 wins 1200m, $172,192, to 2014-15 in Macau. Meteor Fappiano 2nd Dam Explosive SANDY DARLING, by Geiger Counter. Winner. Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc- Scuff IRISH DARLING (Ivory's Irish). see above. Beach Babe. 4 wins 1000-1200m, $130,050, BRC Channel Seven P, Bundaberg Distilling Company H, Drumbeats at Lyndhurst H. Best Western Ivory’s Irish 3rd Dam EVENING LINE, by . Raced once. Dam of 7 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:- Engagement Imtops. 6 wins 1000-1550m, $181,290, AJC Rosebrook H, STC Manildra Group H. Dam of- Irish Darling TWIST TOPS. Winner at 2 1200m, $209,250, in 2015-16, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic (R)-L, Geiger Counter 3d ATC Magic Night S.-G2, 4th ATC Sweet Embrace S.-G2, Gimcrack S.-L. Hellriegel. Raced once. Dam of- Sandy Darling DRAGON MAIDEN Joint third filly on The 2002-03 NZ 2YO Free H. 2 wins 1000- Evening Line 1200m, Taranaki 2YO Classic-G3, Waikato RC Bunting in the Morning Juvenile H.

4th Dam BALMEREVE, by Balmerino. 4 wins, ARC Town House H, Waikato RC Forest Lake H, 3d ARC Robinson H. Sister to KING DELAMERE. Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:- Fontaniva. 4 wins 2150m.

5th Dam BATTLE EVE, by Battle-Waggon. 25 wins 1200- 1900m, BOP RC Japan-Bay of Plenty International Trophy-G2. Sister to MAJOR BATTLE, halfsister to COMMISSIONAIRE, CREST STAR. Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:- KING DELAMERE. 10 wins 1200-2400m, $264,660, MVRC John F Feehan S.-G2. Sire. Expoeve. Winner 1600m. Dam of- OUR FAMOUS EVE. 3 wins 1600m, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy-G2.

BROODMARE SIRE

IVORY’S IRISH Group 1 winner, Third on The 1994-95 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 5 wins, $899,100, -G1, STC Tulloch S.-G2, Theo Marks H.- G2, AJC Centennial Park H., Broadway H., 2d STC Phar Lap S.-G2, 3d AJC Royal Sovereign S.-G3, 4th Queensland Guineas-G2, GCTC (AD Hollindale S.) AD Hollindale Cup- G3, Magic Millions 2YO Classic S. (R)-L.

16 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 17 ANALYSIS might also be introduced through Alquoz, Generous, Tenby, Tights, Whiskey Road and Kala Dancer. There is also an grade two winner out of a mare by , a son of II’s three-quarters-brother . Fighting Sun is a precocious undefeated juvenile stakes winner. He is by brilliant sprinter and Champion Freshman Sire Northern Meteor – the premier stallion Encosta de Lago has enjoyed success over mares descending from son of Encosta de Lago – out of a classic winning mare, and inbred to the family (including the brilliant Alinghai out of a mare by Monde Bleu), and a graded stakes of Sadler’s Wells, Fairy King and . winner out of a mare by Last Tycoon himself. Last Tycoon might also be brought in through O’Reilly (the broodmare sire of Northern Meteor stakes winner Mitraad), Fighting Sun is completely free of Danzig and Danehill, and Northern Meteor was quick Marju, , Iglesia and Written Tycoon. There are also Encosta de Lago line to demonstrate an affinity for this strain. Out of a mare by Danehill himself, Northern stakes winners out of mares by line stallions Alzao and Prego (by Meteor sired multiple grade one winner Cosmic Endeavour, and his brilliant two-time , who is also represented by ). grade one winner, Zoustar, is out of a mare by Danehill son, Redoute’s Choice (sire of Snitzel, Stratum, Not A Single Doubt, Nadeem, Al Samer, Bradbury’s Luck Fighting Son already has two crosses of Mr. Prospector, but there are already nearly and God’s Own). We should note that Redoute’s Choice is a product of the Northern 40 grade one winners with three crosses of Mr. Prospector, so it is possible to Dancer/Star Kingdom cross, which particularly appeals here and might also be consider breeding Fighting Sun back over Mr. Prospector line mares. Northern Meteor brought in through Danzero and Catbird. From mares by Danehill son Flying Spur has sired grade one winner Shooting to Win and grade two winner Deep Field out of (sire of Magnus, Jet Spur and Casino Prince), Northern Meteor is sire of graded mares by Elusive Quality (by Gone West, also sire of Grand Slam, Mr. Greeley and winner Speak Fondly and stakes winner Atmospherical, and he also has graded winner Zafonic, and grandsire of Xaar). Northern Meteor is sire of stakes winner Starenzo Najoom out of a mare by Danehill son Arena, and stakes winner Runway Star out of a out of a mare by Machiavellian and stakes winner Veuvelicious out of a mare by mare by Commands (brother to Danewin). From this line Encosta de Lago also has a that horse’s son, Medicean, which would encourage considering mares by Street grade one winner out of mare by Lion Hunter, a graded winner out of a mare by Rock Cry, Street Sense and Vettori. There is an Encosta de Lago stakes winner out of Gibraltar, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Danasinga, and of a mare by Umatilla, and a grade one winner out of a mare by another son of and his son also look worth considering. From other branches of Northern that horse’s sire, Miswaki (bred on the same cross as , sire of Timber Meteor is already sire of grade two winner Bound For Earth out of a mare by Belong Country, Hector Protector, Bahhare and Woodborough, and Seeking the Gold, to Me, and Encosta de Lago also has stakes winners out of mares by Snadee and sire of Secret Savings and grandsire of Dash For Cash). Northern Meteor’s grade Polish Precedent. Danzig might also be introduce through , two winner, Metallic Crown, is out of a mare by Fusaichi Pegasus, who we can note is (sire of Desert Sun – who is already broodmare sire of Northern Meteor’s grade one bred on very similar lines to Distorted Humor. performer Equator – Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit - sire of I Am Invincible – and Volksraad) and Grand Lodge. Encosta de Lago also a grade one winner out of a mare by Defensive Play and a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Unbridled’s Song, who would both give Fighting Sun is inbred to the family of Encosta de Lago’s sire, Fairy King, as is Northern inbreeding to Fappiano, the broodmare sire of Northern Meteor, as would Real Quiet. Meteor himself. Northern Meteor sired graded stakes winner The Voice out of a mare There are also Encosta de Lago line graded stakes winners out of mares descending by King’s Theatre, a son of Fairy King’s brother, Sadler’s Wells, and this invites from Mr. Prospector through Belloto, Thunder Gulch and Straight Strike. It would trying Fighting Sun with mares by other Sadler’s Wells line stallions such as also pay to considering mares carrying Jade Robbery who is bred on very similar lines (sire of Tavistock), , Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Scenic to Geiger Counter, the sire of Fighting Son’s second dam. (broodmare sire of an Encosta de Lago graded stakes winner, and sire of Blevic, who is also already broodmare sire of an Encosta de Lago stakes winner), High Chaparral, Northern Meteor is broodmare sire of graded stakes winner Eurozone out of a mare by (who particularly appeals here) and King of Kings. Out of mares descending Don’t Say Halo (sire of Canonise), a son of Halo. This raises the possibility of trying from Nureyev – a three-quarters-brother to Sadler’s Wells and Fairy King – Encosta de Fighting Son with mares by More Than Ready, a grandson of Halo, who combines well Lago has stakes winners out of daughters of , Fasliyev, Spinning with Sadler’s Wells (whose brother, Fairy King is in the sire line of Fighting Sun). The World (sire of Thorn Park) and Ashkalani, and this strain could also be brought in strain of Halo might also be introduced through (sire of Fuji Kiseki, through Stravinsky and Starcraft. It could also be worth trying Fighting Sun with Bubble Gum Fellow and Tayasu Tsuyoshi). Halo is a line stallion, mares by other relatives to Fairy King, such as Yeats and Perugino (a son of Danzig and Encosta de Lago has sired stakes winners from the , branch of this line and sire of Testa Rossa). out of mares by At Talaq, Silver Hawk and Comic Strip (by Red Ransom, who could be brought in through Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Domesday and Charge Forward). It Encosta de Lago has sired grade one winner Costa Viva out of a mare by Bel Esprit, a would also be good to introduce Roberto through – sire of Casual Lies – son of Royal Academy (by Nijinsky II), as well as stakes winners from daughters of giving three crosses of the great family of Rough Shod II. other Nijinsky II line stallions Serheed, Splendent and Bletchley Park. Nijinsky II

18 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 19 Encosta de Lago has enjoyed tremendous success with mares descending from Sir Tristram, with grade one winners out of daughters of (who brings in Nureyev, from Northern Meteor’s own family, and is sire of , and , and grandsire of ), El Qahira and Sovereign Red (whose broodmare sire has a sister in the pedigree of Fighting Sun), as well as graded stakes winners from daughters of Marauding and Islero, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Westminster. This strain could also be brought in through Grosvenor, Dalmacia, Dr. Grace, Kaapstad, and Military Plume.

Northern Meteor is sire of grade one winner Romantic Touch out of a mare by Snippets, a horse who has also worked well under Redoute’s Choice, and who is available through Pins, Snowland, Snippetson and Spartacus. Encosta de Lago is sire of two grade one winners from daughters of Zeditave, who might be introduced through Strategic or Magic Albert.

Fighting Sun is an example of the very successful cross of Encosta de Lago with mares descending from Star Kingdom. Northern Meteor is sire of two stakes winners, including grade one winner Amanpour out of a mare by Star Kingdom line stallion, Marscay, and from this branch there are also Encosta de Lago graded stakes winners out of mares by Blazing Sword and a grade one winner out of a mare by Paris Opera, with Maizcay, Our Maizcay, Jetball and Weasel Clause being other options. Fighting Sun is out of a mare from the /Bletchingly branch of Star Kingdom, and breeding back over that line may yield dividends. Encosta de Lago has sired two grade one winners out of mares by Bletchingly line stallion Canny Lad, a grade one winner out of a mare by Bletchingly line stallion Kenny’s Best Pal, and graded winners out of mares by Lord Ballina and King Tobias. Encosta de Lago also has a stakes winner out of mare from the Zephyr Bay branch of the Biscay sire line (from a daughter of Final Card). Daughters of Show a Heart could also be considered. VIC FIORENTE

Brown 2008 [16.1hh] Monsun x Desert Bloom by

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20 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 21 SIRE RECORD Won Cup & MONSUN Group 1 winner. 12 wins,, Cologne Preis von Europa-G1-twice. Champion Sire in rated 125 and winner of over $6.2 million Germany in 2000, 2002, 2004 & 2006. Sire of the winners of over $76million, 110 stakes winners, 58 stakes placegetters, inc- FIORENTE (Pilsudski; Green Desert). Champion Stayer in in 2013-14. 6 wins, WFA Feehan Stakes winner over 1600m $6,266,314, VRC Australian Cup-G1, -G1, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup- G1, 3d MVRC WS Cox P.-G1. (; Fioravanti). Champion 3YO in France in 2009 Group One placed behind in (1900m-2200m). Champion Turf Female in USA in 2011. 10 wins, $2,677,282, 1400m Belmont S.-G1, Arlington Park Beverly D S.-G1. SCHIAPARELLI (Old Vic; Ridan). Champion 3YO Stayer in Germany in 2006. 12 wins, $1,840,586, Milan Gran Premio del Jockey Club-G1-twice, Cologne Preis von By the breed shaping MONSUN: 78% w/r, 20 Europa-G1, Düsseldorf Deutschland Preis-G1, Hamburg Deutsches Derby-G1, 2d G1 winners, 109 SWs - 1 in 7 ‘foals’ are SWs! Longchamp Prix Royal Oak-G1. NOVELLIST (Lagunas; Night Shift). Champion 3YO in Germany & Italy in 2012 (Long). 9 wins, $1,972,770, Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S.-G1, 2400min track First Weanlings sell up to $160,000 & $85,000 record time, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud-G1, Baden-Baden Grosser Preis von Baden-G1, in 2016 Milan Gran Premio del Jockey Club-G1, 2d Deutsches Derby-G1. (The Minstrel; Tap on Wood). Champion 3YO in Germany & Italy in 2004 (Long). 7 wins, $3,396,290, Breeders’ Cup Turf S.-G1, Epsom -G1, Milan Gran Premio del Jockey Club-G1, Deutsches Derby-G1, 3d Baden-Baden Grosser Preis von Baden-G1. (Be My Guest; Elektrant). Champion 2YO Colt in Germany in 2004. 10 wins, $2,474,754, Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S.-G1, Longchamp Prix d'Ispahan-G1, Deauville Prix Jacques le Marois-G1, 2d Longchamp Prix d’Ispahan-G1, Deauville Prix Jacques le Marois-G1. GETAWAY (Unfuwain; ). Champion Older Stayer in France in 2007. Champion RACE RECORD Older Male in Germany in 2009 & 2010 (2200m-2800m). 9 wins, $1,477,689, Baden-Baden Grosser Preis von Baden-G1, Düsseldorf Deutschland Preis-G1. Stakes won: $6,266,314 MAXIOS (Nureyev; Mr. Prospector). 8 wins, $962,426, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp-G1, Longchamp Prix d’Ispahan-G1, Prix d’Harcourt-G2, 2d Longchamp Prix WON VRC Australian Cup-G1, Flemington (2000m) Ganay-G1, Grand Prix de Chantilly-G2. VRC Melbourne Cup-G1, Flemington (3200m) SAMUM (Old Vic; Ridan). Champion 3YO in Germany in 2000 (Long). 6 wins, MVRC (Feehan S.) Dato’ Tan Chin Nam S.-G2, (1600m) $1,526,333, Grosser Preis von Baden- G1, Deutsches Derby-G1, Munich Grosser MRC (St George S.) Peter Young S.-G2, (1800m) Muller Brot Preis-G2, 3d Düsseldorf WGZ Bank Deutschland Preis-G1. Princess of Wales’s S.-G2, Newmarket (1½m) SILASOL (Gulch; Storm Cat). Joint Champion 2YO Filly in France in 2012. 3 wins, Bet on the Cup Final Maiden S., Newbury (1¼m) $651,915, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac-G1, Prix Saint-Alary-G1, 2d Longchamp Prix Vanteaux-G3, 3d Chantilly Prix de Diane-G1. 2ND VRC Melbourne Cup-G1, Flemington (3200m) (; Ela-Mana-Mou). Champion Stayer in Europe & GB in 2013. King Edward VII S.-G2, Royal Ascot (1½m) Champion 3YO Filly Stayer in GB in 2012. 5 wins, $614,908, Royal Ascot Gold Gordon S.-G3, Goodwood (1½m) Cup-G1, Doncaster Cup-G2, Ascot Sagaro S.-G3, 2d York Lonsdale Cup-G2, 3d Festival S.-L, Goodwood (9¾f) Doncaster Park Hill S.-G2. 3RD MVRC WS Cox P.-G1, Moonee Valley (2040m) (Peintre Celebre; ). Equal Head of the 2014 World ATC (HE Tancred S.) BMW S.-G1, Rosehill (2400m) Thoroughbred Rankings (Extended). 5 wins, $4,156,739, VRC Melbourne Cup-G1, ATC All Aged S.-G1, Randwick (1400m) Deauville Prix Kergorlay-G2, Hamburg Hansa Preis-G2. ROYAL HIGHNESS (Nashwan; Ela-Mana-Mou). 4 wins, $1,224,696, Arlington Park 4TH VRC Turnbull S.-G1, Flemington (2000m) Beverly D S.-G1, 2d Longchamp Prix Vermeille-G1, -G1, 3d Belmont Joe -G2, Longchamp (2400m) Hirsch Turf Classic S.-G1. ANNA MONDA (Salse; ). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany & Italy in 2005. 4 wins, $497,267, Milan Premio Vittorio di Capua-G1, Cologne Oppenheim Pramerica STUD RECORD Grosse Europa Meile-G2. LE MIRACLE (Kendor; ). Champion Older Male Stayer in Germany in 2006. FIORENTE (IRE) entered stud in 2014. His oldest progeny are yearlings in 2016/17. 7 wins, $674,210, Longchamp Prix du Cadran-G1, Prix Gladiateur-G3, 3d Royal -G1, Longchamp Prix du Cadran G1, Deauville Prix Kergorlay-G2. 22 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 23 23 FEMALE LINE

Dam Dschingis Khan DESERT BLOOM, by Pilsudski. Unraced. Half-sister to HYBLON, Red Dune. Dam of five named foals, three to race, all winners, inc- Konigsstuhl FIORENTE (c. by Monsun). see previous page. Konigskronung Roshanak (f. by Spinning World). Winner at 2 1200m in GB. Dam of- Monsun TOM MELBOURNE (). 5 wins 1700-2150m, $233,795, to 2015-16 in Ireland and Aust, Albury Gold Cup-L. Surumu Mosella 2nd Dam Monasia Desert Beauty, by Green Desert. 2 wins, 3d Newmarket Ben Marshall S.-L, 4th Cheshire Oaks-L. Half-sister to GREEK DANCE, ISLINGTON, MOUNTAIN HIGH, NEW MORNING, ELECTION DAY. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:- Polish Precedent HYBLON (Machiavellian). 7 wins 1200-1800m, Tokyo Oasis S.-L, 4th Sapporo Elm S.-L. Red Dune (Red Ransom). 2 wins 1400-1600m, 2d Ascot October S.-L, 3d Cologne Pilsudski Wetten Sieberts Neuss Wuppertal Stutenpreis-L. Dam of- Cocotte Feedyah (Street Cry). 2 wins, 2d UAE Oaks-G3, 3d UAE One Thousand Guineas-L. Desert 3rd Dam Bloom Green Desert , by Darshaan. 3 wins 2400m, -G1, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S.- Desert Beauty G2, 2d The St Leger-G1. Half-sister to Golden Wave, Celtic River, New Trojan. Dam of 14 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:- Hellenic ISLINGTON Champion 3YO Filly in GB in 2002 (Intermediate/Long). 6 wins 2000-2400m, Yorkshire Oaks-G1-twice, Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf S.-G1, Goodwood Nassau S.-G1. GREEK DANCE Champion Older Male in Germany in 2000 (Int.). 4 wins, Munich Grosser Preis Dallmayr Bayerisches Zuchtrennen-G1. MOUNTAIN HIGH. 4 wins 2000-2400m, £270,469, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud-G1, 2d Newmarket Princess of Wales’s S.-G2. Sire. NEW MORNING. 3 wins 2000-2400m, Sandown Brigadier Gerard S.-G3. ELECTION DAY. 2 wins 2600m, Newbury Aston Park S.-L, 2d Chester Ormonde S.-G3. Sire. Olympienne. Unraced. Dam of- PATKAI. 4 wins 1650-3200m, £170,716, Ascot Sagaro S.-G3, Royal Ascot Queen's Vase-G3. MODUN. 3 wins 1950-2400m, £117,109, Kempton September S.-G3.

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PILSUDSKI Group 1 winner, Champion Older Horse in Europe in 1997. 10 wins, £2,917,512, Breeders’ Cup Turf S.-G1, -G1, Irish Champion S.-G1, Newmarket Champion S.- G1, Sandown S.-G1, Grosser Preis von Baden-G1. Change to Broodmare sire of the winners of over $16 million inc. FIORENTE.

24 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 25 ANALYSIS

A Champion racehorse, Fiorente demonstrated top-class form over a remarkable range of distances. A grade one performer from 1400m to 3200m, he is also a graded scorer at 1600m, 1800m, 2000m, 2400m and 3200m.

Fiorente is one of the most outstanding sons of the great stallion Monsun. A four- time Champion Sire, Monsun has been represented by group/grade one winners in Australia, North America, , France, Germany and Italy. He is also rapidly beginning to make an impact as a sire of sires, with five sons who have sired/group graded winners, including the group one sires Manduro, Samum and Shirocco.

Monsun is a complete outcross for the Northern Dancer strain, and we can note that there have already been more than 90 stakes winners on a Monsun/Northern Dancer cross, at least 18 of them group or grade one. Fiorente does have two crosses of Northern Dancer in his dam, but they will be in the sixth generation of his foals, leaving him open to cross with a wide range of Northern Dancer line mares.

The cross with Northern Dancer through Sadler’s Wells particularly appeals here, as it has worked well for Monsun and his sons, and Fiorente is also notable for a double of frequent Sadler’s Wells foil, Mill Reef. Branches of Sadler’s Wells that have proved successful under Monsun include Barathea and Singspiel and his Fiorente sire In the Wings (who adds more Mill Reef); High Chaparral (another with Mill Reef); and Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo); and this strain could also brother, The Minstrel, and he can be through Palace Music and his son be introduced through Scenic and his son Blevic; Carnegie; Montjeu (sire of Naturalism, as well as , Chem and Masterclass. Tavistock); Artie Schiller (who could be a particularly good fit); Medaglia d’Oro; ; King of Kings; and Refuse to Bend. Monsun also has a stakes winner out of mare by (sire of Dolphin Street and Lake Coniston), a son of , a Northern Dancer line horse closely Monsun and sons have also enjoyed success with Sadler’s Wells’ three-quarters related to Nijinsky II and The Minstrel. Given this, and noting the success of Monsun brother Nureyev, including through Peintre Celebre and Fasliyev, as well as , with Royal Academy, we should also considering Royal Academy’s close relative, Theatrical and Wolfhound . In Australia, this strain might also be sourced through Storm Cat (who is also broodmare sire of a Monsun stakes winner), another son of Spinning World (sire of Thorn Park), Stravinsky, Ashkalani, Soviet Star and Storm Bird. There are numerous Storm Cat line representatives that have stood in Starcraft. The success of Sadler’s Wells and Nureyev, would also suggest introducing Australia, among them Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg), Giant’s Causeway (and Sadler’s Wells’ brother, Fairy King, with options including Encosta de Lago (sire his son Shamardal), Tale of the Cat, Catrail, Statue of Liberty, Van Nistelrooy of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain and Delago Brom), as well and and High Yield. , and also considering other relatives such as Yeats and Perugino. Other easily found branches of Northern Dancer that have produced stakes winners Another branch of Northern Dancer to prove particularly well-suited to Monsun line by Monsun or his sons include Be My Guest (sire of Pentire and Prego), Shareef stallions is that of Nijinsky II. Here we can note a particularly strong affinity for Dancer (who appeals here, and is in the sire line of General Nediym), Night Shift daughters of Royal Academy (sire of Bel Esprit), who have produced five Monsun and Last Tycoon (who is represented by O’Reilly, Marju – the broodmare sire of line stakes winners. There are also successful Monsun line crosses with mares by a Monsun line group one winner – Monde Bleu, Bigstone, Towkay, Iglesia and Generous (by , also sire of Tenby, Corwyn Bay and Alquoz), Written Tycoon). (by , also sire of Kala Dancer) and Green Dancer and his son, Green Tune. This also suggests trying other Nijinsky II line broodmare sires such as Strawberry Fiorente’s dam has a double of Danzig, but that will be in the fifth generation of Road (by Whiskey Road), as well as Serheed, Western Symphony, Copper Fiorente’s offspring. We can also note that there are already several stakes winners Kingdom and Yeats (a close relative to Sadler’s Wells and Nureyev). Monsun also with three crosses of Danzig – including one out of a half-sister to Fiorente – making sired one of his best runners, Shirocco, out of a mare by Nijinsky II’s three-quarters

26 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 27 crossing Fiorente back over Danzig line mares a distinct possibility. There are six stakes winners by Monsun and sons out of mares from the Danehill branch of Danzig, two out of daughters of Tiger Hill, others from mares by and Dansili. Among other representatives of Danehill that might be tried are Fastnet Rock (who particularly appeals, as he is out of a Royal Academy mare), Redoute’s Choice (and sons such as Snitzel, Stratum and Not A Single Doubt), Flying Spur (who also might be particularly good here, as a brother to his dam is broodmare sire of a Monsun line grade one winner, and who is sire of Casino Prince, Magnus and Jet Spur), Exceed and Excel, Danehill Dancer and his son Choisir, Commands and Rock of Gibraltar. There is also a Monsun line stakes winner out of Danzig grandson, Grand Lodge (by Chief’s Crown), and Anabaa may also work here. One of the Danzig strains in Fiorenti’s pedigree is through a daughter of Green Desert, but we are beginning to see stakes winners with that strain doubled, inviting mares by such as Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit (sire of I Am Invincible), Desert Sun, Volksraad, Desert Prince (broodmare sire of a Monsun line stakes winner) and Magic Ring. Mares by Green Desert’s three-quarters brother Bertolini might also be interesting.

Despite limited opportunities, the cross of Monsun and his sons with Mr Prospector line mares has proved to be a very productive one. This includes Champion Silasol out of a mare by Gulch (sire of Thunder Gulch), a stakes winner out of a mare by Zafonic (sire of Xaar), and a graded winner by that horse’s sire, Gone West (also sire of Zamindar, Elusive Quality, Grand Slam and Mr. Greeley). There are two stakes winners, one graded, out of mares by Lycius, a stakes winner out of a mare by Kingmambo (who would be good through King’s Best and is also available through ), and a stakes winner by a son of Monsun out of a mare by Hussonet. There is a Monsun line stakes winner out of a mare by Medicean, whose sire, Machiavellian, is also responsible for a stakes winner out of the granddam of Fiorente, and who can be found through Street Cry (who looks interesting here), VIC Street Sense and Vettori.

The cross of Monsun with Blushing Groom line mares has enjoyed considerable success, and this includes a group one winner out of a mare by a son of , the sire of Quest For Fame (who in turn is sire of Viscount) and Spectrum, MAGNUS a group one winner out of a mare by Nashwan, and a group winner out of a mare by Rahy (sire of Fantastic Light). Bay 2002 [15.3hh] There are four stakes winners by Monsun and his sons out of mares from the line, including from mares by Halling and his son Diesis (also sire Flying Spur x Scandinavia by Snippets of Daggers Drawn). Sharpen Up can also be introduced through Famous Star, College Chapel, Keen (a brother to Diesis) and Switch in Time (by , a brother to Diesis). Monsun is also sire of two stakes winners, one group, out of a mare by Don’t Forget Me (by Ahonoora).

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28 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 29 Top 15 Australian Sire (Earnings & Winners) STUD RECORD MAGNUS entered stud in Aust. in 2008. Sire of 281 runners, 194 winners (69.0%), Sire of 24 stakes horses inc. G1 winners MALAGUERRA, earnings of over $18 million, 12 stakes winners, 13 stakes placegetters, inc. MAGNIFISIO (Key Business; Key Dancer). 14 wins, $1,547,200, WATC Winterbottom S.- MAGNIFISIO etc. G1, Lee Steere S.-G2, Roma Cup-G3, 2d WATC Lee Steere S.-G2, Roma Cup-G3. MALAGUERRA (Bletchingly; Whiskey Road). 10 wins, $758,100, BTC Cup-G1, ATC Star Superior winners to runners % Kingdom S.-G3, VRC Bob Hoysted H.-L, Emirates Airline H., Lavazza Short Black H. MISS PROMISCUITY (Distant Music; Century). 7 wins, $583,320, MRC Sir John Monash S.-G3, 2d MVRC Typhoon Tracy S.-G3, SAJC Proud Miss S.-G3, MRC S.-L, 3d MRC Earnings of over $18 million Heath S.-G3. PLATINUM KINGDOM (Giant's Causeway; Mr. Prospector). Joint third on the 2012-13 NZ 3YO Free H (1200-1600m). 9 wins, $273,001, BRC BTC Classic-G3, ATC South Pacific Average earnings per runner $63,833 Classic-L, CJC Champagne S.-L, Otago RC Dunedin Guineas-L. MAGNAPAL (Kenny's Best Pal; Icelandic). 7 wins, $381,105, MRC Naturalism S.-G3, Heatherlie S.-L, Schweppes H., Join Willhillwolfpack H., 2d MVRC JRA Cup-G3. MISS PROMISCUITY (Distant Music; Century). 6 wins, $424,820, MRC Sir John Monash S.-G3, 2d MVRC Typhoon Tracy S.-G3, SAJC Proud Miss S.-G3, MRC Alinghi S.-L, 3d MRC Heath S.-G3. PRINCE OF BROOKLYN (Zabeel; Bletchingly). 2 wins, $157,345, SAJC National S.-G3, Swan Hill JC Classic. THE ALFONSO (Xaar; Zabeel). 7 wins, $669,731, Macau Sprint Trophy-L, Macau Derby-L, Macau Winter Trophy-L, 2d Hong Kong Macau Trophy-HK3, 3d Macau Gold Cup-L. THE RIVER (Real Jester; Magic of Money). 3 wins, $328,200, WATC Perth S.-L, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions Perth 2YO Classic (R)-L, WATC Amelia Park 2YO P. GREAT SHOT (Dr Grace, Buena Shore). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m in 2015-16, A$246,550, WATC Belmont Guineas-L, Town of H., Corporate Membership H., 2d WATC Perth Racing Newsletter P., 3d WATC Pink Ladies Day Luncheon H. PRETTYHAPPYABOUTIT (Peaks and Valleys; Afleet). 4 wins, $196,015, SAJC Lightning S.- RACE RECORD L, MVRC Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge H. ALPHA BEAT (Distant Music; Kenmare). 4 wins, $198,600, SAJC Adelaide Guineas-L, ATC Stakes won: $1,311,050 Cellarbrations H., MRC Glam Beauty South Yarra P., 3d MRC Autumn Classic-G2. MISSY CUMMINGS (Serheed; Marooned). 3 wins, $84,500, ATC (JHB Carr S.) James HB WON AJC Galaxy H.-G1, Warwick Farm (1100m) Carr S.-L. VRC (Linlithgow S.) Age Classic S.-G2, (1200m) Magnus Reign (Danehill; ). 8 wins, $407,545, VRC Isca H., MVRC Essendon STC Big Sports Breakfast H., Rosehill (1100m) Mazda 55 Second Challenge H.-twice, McMahons Dairy H., 3d VRC Maribyrnong P.-G3, Henry Bucks 3YO Maiden P., Werribee (1010m) Warrnambool RC Wangoom H.-L. Backstedt (Tights; Taj Rossi). 7 wins, $367,760, VRC Flemington Vase H., Cleanevent H., 2ND VRC Newmarket H.-G1, Flemington (1200m) to MRC Booralite Park H., 3d MRC TS Carlyon Cup-G3. VRC Lightning S.-G1, Moonee Valley (1000m) to MRC Oakleigh P.-G1, Caulfield (1100m) Whistle Baby (Testa Rossa; Mukaddamah). 6 wins, $325,410, MVRC Wedrive.com.au Your MRC Caulfield Sprint H.-G2, Caulfield (1100m) Car H., VRC Birdcage H., 2d VRC Frances Tressady S.-G3. AJC Shorts H.-G3, Randwick (1100m) Manageress (The Commander; Balmerino). 3 wins, VRC Rivette Series Final H., 2d VRC Krisflyer International Sprint-Sgp1, Kranji (1200m) to (Rose of Kingston S.) Blazer S.-G2, Matriarch S.-G2. SAJC WH Wylie H.-L, Morphetteville (1100m) Gredington (Bel Esprit; Coronation Day). 2 wins, $129,160, 3d MVRC (Moonee Valley S.) MRC BSB Packaging P., Caulfield (1200m) Bill Stutt S.-G2, 4th VRC Sires’ Produce S.-G2. Powercharged (Danehill Dancer; Mighty Avalanche). 6 wins, TTC Betfair.com H., Anthony 3rd MRC Oakleigh P.-G1, Caulfield (1100m) Darmanin H., 2d TRC Thomas Lyons S.-L. King’s Stand S.-G2, Royal Ascot (5f) Aeratus (Kenny's Best Pal; Loosen Up). 6 wins, $212,095, VRC David Bourke Provincial P., MRC (The Heath 1100) Heath S.-L, Caulfield (1100m) Baden Baden H., 3d MRC Lord S.-L. Lucky Symbol (Jeune; Movie Maker). 5 wins, $193,650, SAJC Sportingbet H., Schweppes 4th VRC Newmarket H.-G1, Caulfield (1200m) H., Holdfast Insurance P., 3d SAJC Redelva S.-L. Magnus Lad (Double Income; St Briavels). 5 wins, $181,010, Sale Quality H., MRC (Mornington) Millennium H., 2d Warrnambool RC Wangoom H.-L, 3d MRC (Mornington) S.-L.

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Dam Danzig SCANDINAVIA, by Snippets. 4 wins 1000-1200m, $430,075, QTC Cup-G2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude-G3, 2d VRC Salinger S.-G1, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, 3d VRC Danehill Newmarket H.-G1, Lightning S.-G1, MVRC Norman Carlyon S.-G2, VATC Chirnside Razyana S.-G2, VRC Red Roses S.-L, 4th SAJC DC McKay S.-G3, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude-G3. Half-sister to FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, MIDNIGHT SUN, RUSSIAN Flying Spur TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun. Dam of twelve foals, nine to race, six winners, inc:- Mr Prospector MAGNUS (c. by Flying Spur). see race record. Rolls WILANDER (c. by Exceed and Excel) Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins 1000-1100m, $351,825, MRC S.-G2, Blue Diamond Grand Luxe Prelude (c&g)- G3, VRC Bob Hoysted H.-L. Sire. SCANDIVA (f. by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins 1100- 1200m, $242,580, ATC Magic Night S.- G2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P, 2d ATC Sires’ Produce S.-G1. Lunchtime ARCTIC FLIGHT (f. by Flying Spur). 4 wins 1200-1400m, $314,358, Scone RC Dark Snippets Jewel Classic-L, 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown-L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S.-G2, Easy Date ATC Sheraco S.-G3, 4th VRC AR Creswick S.-L, SAJC Proud Miss S.-L. Lionhearted (c. by Fastnet Rock). Placed at 2 in 2015-16, 2d ATC Skyline S.-G2, 4th ATC Pago Scandinavia Pago S.-G2, MRC Thoroughbred Club Cup-L. Danavia (f. by Danehill). Placed at 2, Vain 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of- ICONIC (Bel Esprit). 4 wins 900-1000m, $475,650, to 2014-15, MVRC Carlyon S.-L, Song of Norway 2d MRC Rubiton S.-G2, SAJC National S.-G3, WH Wylie H.-L, 4th MRC Schillaci S.- Love Song G2. Helsinge (f. by Desert Sun). Unraced. Dam of- (Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 World Thoroughbred Rankings. 25 wins 1000- 1400m, $7,353,546, ATC TJ Smith S.-G1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S.- G1, VRC Newmarket H.- G1, Patinack Classic-G1-twice. ALL TOO HARD (Casino Prince) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins 1100- 1600m, $2,288,200, ATC All Aged S.-G1, MRC CF Orr S.-G1, Caulfield Guineas-G1, Futurity S.-G1, ATC Pago Pago S.-G2.

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SNIPPETS Group 1 winner, Champion 3YO Sprinter in Aust/NZ. 9 wins, $1,058,050, AJC Sires’ Produce S.-G1, Galaxy H.-G1, VATC Oakleigh P.-G1, AJC Challenge S.-G2, Illawarra TC Brambles Classic H.-G3, NSW Tatt’s RC Carrington S.-L, 2d VRC Lightning S.-G1. Sire of the winners of over $76 million, 57 stakes winners, 45 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $96million - 83 stakes winners - 12 Group One winners inc OVERREACH, CRYSTAL LILY, BEL SPRINTER, FIVEANDAHALFSTAR, RED TRACER, ROMANTIC TOUCH, WANTED, SHELLSCRAPE, SNITZEL, MARJU SNIP, MAGNUS, UNEARTHLY, etc.

32 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 33 ANALYSIS (sire of Helenus) and Revoque ; Be My Guest (sire of Pentire, Prego, What a Guest and Raami); Nureyev, who might be tried through Stravinsky (already the broodmare sire of a Flying Spur line stakes winner), Spinning World (sire of Thorn Hero of an exceptional strong renewal of The Galaxy (G1), Magnus is bred Park), Peintre Celebre, Fasliyev and Starcraft; (sire of Alzao); and for quality speed on both sides of his pedigree. He is by Danehill’s Champion Night Shift (brother to , the third dam of Flying Spur). racehorse and Champion Sire son, Flying Spur. His dam is the speedy multiple graded winner Scandinvia, dam of three other stakes winners, including graded The Flying Spur line is now also beginning to find success when crossed back over scorers Wilander and Scandiva, and granddam of World Champion Black Caviar Northern Dancer through Danzig, including Magnus’s grade one winning relative All and classic winning four-time grade one scorer All Too Hard. A grade one sire, Too Hard (dam by Desert Sun) and grade two winner Satin Shoes (dam by Volksraad) Magnus is sire of stakes winners with every crop to date. both from the Green Desert branch (also available through Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit, I Am Invincible, Desert Prince and Magic Ring). There is also a stakes One of the most prolific crosses for Flying Spur and his sons has been with mares winner out of a mare by Chief’s Crown (sire of Grand Lodge, and from his own Northern Dancer sire line. One example is graded winner Platinum Beautiful Crown) and one out of a mare by (sire of Orpen, a genetic relative Kingdom, by Magnus, out of a mare by Giant’s Causeway (by Storm Cat), and to Danehill, the grandsire of Magnus). there is also a grade one winner by another son of Flying Spur out of a mare by the same stallion. This suggests trying Magnus with mares by Giant’s Causeway’s son, Flying Spur and his sons have sired 21 stakes winners out of mares from the Sir Shamardal, and introducing Storm Cat through Hennessy – broodmare sire of a Tristram male line, a cross that gives inbreeding to . This includes seven stakes winner by Flying Spur – and his son, Johannesburg, as well as Catrail, Tale stakes winners – among them Magnus’s graded stakes winner Prince of Brooklyn of the Cat, Statue of Liberty and High Yield. There are also Flying Spur graded – out of mares by Zabeel; a grade one winner out of a mare by Kaapstad (and a stakes winners out of mares descending from Storm Bird through Bluebird and his stakes winner out of a mare by that horse’s son, Kaaptive Edition); two graded son Dolphin Street, which also suggests mares by Lake Coniston. stakes winners out of mares by Octagonal, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Reset, which also suggests trying daughters of Lonhro, Denman and Don Eduardo. From a mare by Serheed – by Storm Bird’s genetic relative, Nijinsky II – Magnus is Flying Spur also has a particularly strong affinity for the Sir Tristram strain through sire of stakes winner Missy Cummings. The Nijinsky II branch of Northern Dancer Marauding, this cross producing five stakes winners, two grade one. has done particularly well under Flying Spur, with stakes winners out of mares by Royal Academy (whose son, Bel Esprit, sired Black Caviar from the immediate Like Danehill and many of his Australian sons, Flying Spur has done very well with family of Magnus), Western Symphony (broodmare sire of a Flying Spur stakes Star Kingdom line mares, getting 17 stakes winners on the cross. From the Biscay winner), Caerleon (sire of Generous, Alquoz, Tenby and Bletchley Park), Senor branch of Star Kingdom through Bletchingly, Magnus has graded stakes winner Pete (by Green Dancer) and Whiskey Road (sire of Strawberry Road). There are Malaguerra out of a mare by Bletchingly himself, and graded winner Magnapal out also several stakes winners by Danehill line stallions out of mares descending from of a mare by that horse’s son, Kenny’s Best Pal. Canny Lad and Star Watch (who Nijinsky II’s three-parts-brother, The Minstrel who can be brought in through Palace would be very interesting through Hurricane Sky), are other Bletchingly sons who Music (sire of Naturalism), Bakharoff, Chem and Masterclass. appear in the female line of Flying Spur stakes. Additional branches of Biscay that have supplied stakes winners for Flying Spur are Marscay (with Blazing Sword Daughters of Northern Dancer line stallion Last Tycoon have done very well under being particularly interesting, and Jetball, Maizcay and Our Maizcay supplying Flying Spur producing five stakes winners – including grade one scorers and Casino other options) and Zephyr Bay. Prince, Sacred Star and Inspiration – and Last Tycoon might be introduced through O’Reilly, Iglesia, Written Tycoon, Bigstone, Monde Bleu, Just Awesome, Marju Magnus is sire of stakes winner Prettyhappyabouit out of a mare by Peaks and and Towkay. Valleys (by Mt. Livermore, also sire of Housebuster and Orientate), from the Blushing Groom line. Flying Spur himself has eight stakes winners out of Blushing Northern Dancer can also be brought in through Dehere (broodmare sire of Flying Groom line mares, three out of mares by Rahy, and one out of a mare by that horse’s Spur grade one winner Forensics); Sadler’s Wells, who is available in Australia son Fantastic Light; two out of mares by Quest For Fame (sire of Viscount); and through Scenic and his son, Blevic, Barathea – broodmare sire of Flying Spur stakes two out of mares by Nassipour. winner – Galileo (sire of Teofilo and New Approach), Montjeu (sire of Tavistock), Carnegie, King of Kings and Singspiel; Fairy King, sire of Encosta De Lago (who Flying Spur is out of a mare by Mr. Prospector, and the cross back over Mr. is out of a half-sister to Flying Spur, and is broodmare sire of a graded stakes winner Prospector line mares has not been a prolific one for him. However, Magnus is sire by a son of Flying Spur, and is also sire of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain and of stakes winner graded stakes winner Miss Promiscuity and stakes winner Alpha Delago Brom), Falbrav (broodmare sire of a Flying Spur stakes winner), Helissio Beat out of mares by Mr. Prospector line stallion Distant Music (by )

34 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 35 and stakes winner The Alfonso out of a mare by Xaar (by Zafonic, from the Gone West branch that is also available through Grand Slam, Mr. Greeley and Elusive Quality). We can also note that Flying Spur is sire of the outstanding filly Mentality, out of a mare by Quiet American, a son of the Mr. Prospector line stallion Fappiano (also sire of Defensive Play, and grandsire of Unbridled’s Song), and that there are also Flying Spur line stakes winners out of mares by Hector Protector and Woodborough (both by Woodman), Bellotto (bred on similar lines to Gulch, whose son Thunder Gulch should be good here), Black Tie Affair (by Miswaki, the sire of Umatilla), Secret Savings (sire of Dash For Cash, by Seeking the Gold, also sire of Dubawi), Twining (by Forty Niner, sire of Distorted Humor, End Sweep, Twining and Roar) and Jade Robbery. In general, the Mr. Prospector/Northern Dancer cross should be positive.

Magnus is sire of grade one winning millionaire Magnifisio out of a mare by Key Business (by Success Express, also sire of Mossman, Al Akbar and Diamond Express). Other broodmare sires and sire lines worth considering here are Century and his son Centaine; Rory’s Jester; Roberto, including through At Talaq, broodmare sire of a stakes winner by Flying Spur, and Red Ransom; Halo, through Don’t Say Halo, More Than Ready and Sunday Silence (who may be found in Australia through Bubble Gum Fellow – broodmare sire of Flying Spur line stakes winner – Fuji Kiseki, and Tayasu Tsuyoshi).

VIC MOSHE

Bay/Brown 2007 [16.1hh] Bel Esprit x Helsinge by Desert Sun

2016 fee $11,000 inc. GST

Malaguerra

36 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 37 SIRE RECORD Stakes Winner Producing First Season Sire BEL ESPRIT Group 1 winner, Joint second colt on The 2001-02 Australasian 2YO Classification. 8 Only full brother to BLACK CAVIAR at stud wins, $2,073,600, BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S.-G1, MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, VRC Maribyrnong P.-G2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g)- G3, HDF McNeil S.-G3, 2d VRC Newmarket H.-G1, MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1, Invitation S.- ½ brother to 4-time G1 winner ALL TOO HARD G1. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners in 2012-13. Sire of the winners of over $51million, 23 stakes winners, 20 stakes placegetters, inc- BLACK CAVIAR (Desert Sun; Snippets). Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011- Closely related to highly successful sire MAGNUS 12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 World Thoroughbred Rankings. Head of the 2011 & 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 By Leading Australian sire of winners & 8 time wins, $7,364,462, ATC TJ Smith S.-G1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S.-G1, VRC Newmarket H.-G1. Champion Victorian sire, Bel Esprit BEL SPRINTER (Snippets; Miswaki). 8 wins, $1,082,370, ATC Galaxy H.-G1, MRC Caulfield Sprint H.-G2, MVRC Ian McEwen S.-G3, 2d Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint-G1, 3d ATC TJ Smith S.-G1. BEL MER (At Talaq; Sir Dapper). 4 wins, $599,575, SAJC S.-G1, MRC (WJ Adams S.) JRA S.-L, 2d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1, MVRC (AJ Moir S.) Schweppes S.-G2, Champagne S.-G3. AFLEET ESPRIT (Danewin; Luskin Star). 5 wins, $425,870, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G2, VRC (VRC Spring Fillies H.) Cap d’Antibes S.-L, MRC GRC Function & Event Centre 2YO H. SE SAUVER (Giant’s Causeway; Secretariat). 2 wins, $192,725, VRC Edward Manifold S.-G2, 4th MRC Quezette S.-G3. GABBIDON (Scenic; Denizen). 4 wins, $233,090, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G3, SAJC (National S.) Jansz S.-G3, MRC Bourke Street TAB H., 2d SAJC Manihi Classic-L, 4th SAJC South Australia S.-L. RACE RECORD VIVACIOUS SPIRIT (Snippets; Last Tycoon). 3 wins, $254,810, MRC How Now S.-G3, 2d MRC (Autumn S.)Perri Cutten Cup-G2, SAJC Yallambee Classic-G2, MRC Thoroughbred Club S.-G3, 3d MRC Kevin Hayes S.-L. Leading Victorian First Season Sire OREGON SPIRIT (Oregon; Imperial Seal). 8 wins,$433,213, MRC (Mornington) Lord S.-L, VRC FlightLieutenant Peter Armytage H., SAJC Dominant H., 2dMRC (Victoria Gold Cup) Mornington Cup Prelude-L. WON MVRC Moreton Hire H., Moonee Valley (1000m) AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (Zeditave; Snippets). 6 wins, $382,200, BRC Lough Neagh S.-L, 2d MVRC Mayoral Charity Community H., (1000m) ATC Royal Sovereign S.-G2, BRC Dalrello P.-L, 3d BRC Keith Noud H.-L, Lightning H.-L. Monaco Sound Maiden P., Bendigo (1000m) BELTROIS (Noalcoholic; Comeram). 6 wins, $397,185, MRC LT Cleary S.-L, VRC Highpoint H., 2d VRC Bobbie Lewis H.-G3, Standish H.-G3, 3d VRC Aurie’s Star H.-G3. 4TH ATC Fireball H.-L, Rosehill (1100m) ANGELS BEACH (Zeditave; Marauding). 6 wins, $342,200, SAJC Manihi Classic-L, 2d ATC Maurice McCarten S.-G3, MRC Sir John Monash S.-G3, MVRC (MVRC Future Stars Sprint) Carlyon S.-L. STUD RECORD LOVEYAMADLY (Danehill Dancer; Lord Seymour). 6 wins, $319,338, MVRC Abell S.-L, VRC Mrs Mac's Beef Pie Sprint P., MRC City Of Glen Eira H., 2d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine MOSHE entered stud in 2012. His oldest progeny are 2YOs. Sire of 2 S.-G3, Doveton S.-L. winners, 3 placegetter, earnings of over $170,000, 1 stakes winner, 2 STRIKE THE TIGER (Straight Strike; Great Wall). 6 wins, $214,390, TTC Gold Sovereign S.- stakes placegetters, inc- L, Silver Ingot 2YO H., BRC Brc.com.au H., 2d TTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic. MOSHKI (Zeditave; El Qahira). 1 win, $94,650, SAJC Cinderella S.-L, 2d MVRC CITY OF SONG (Umatilla; Snippets). 5 wins, $339,993, MRC Blue Sapphire S.-L, VRC Cactus Imaging P., 6th VRC Emirates Airline P.-G3. Melbourne Citymission H., MRC Race-Tech 2YO H., MVRC Thomas Hanley H. Moshway (Archway; Akaaber). 1 win, 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, Better Beyond 2YO P. SILVER BULLION (Desert King; Noalcoholic). 5 wins, $273,000, VRC Kensington S.-L, El Venetian (Royal Academy; Exit to Nowhere). Placed, 3d MRC Blue Diamond MVRC Gillies Famous Pies H., Sportingbet Premium H. Preview (c&g)-L. PEACH TREE (Naturalism; Sir Tristram). 5 wins, $220,450, WATC Belmont Classic-L, If You Will (Private Call; Imperial Seal). 1 win, 3d MRC VOBIS Gold Ingot 2YO P. Bonaire Sprint H., 2d WATC Belmont Oaks-L, Matchmaker Classic-L. Miss Dominance (Ladoni; Stately Don). Placed, 3d MVRC Cactus Imaging P. WORK THE ROOM (Grand Lodge; ). 5 wins, $168,851, Qld Tatt’s RC Tattersall’s Mile-L, BRC Better Build Constructions H., MRC Flying Spur H.

38 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 39 FEMALE LINE

Dam Nijinsky II HELSINGE, by Desert Sun. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to Song of the Sun, half-sister to MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT. Dam of six foals, all winners, inc- Royal BLACK CAVIAR (f. by Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011- Academy Crimson Saint 12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 World Thoroughbred Rankings. Head of the 2011 & 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings (Sprint). 25 wins 1000-1400m, Bel Esprit $7,353,546, ATC TJ Smith S.-G1- twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S.-G1, VRC Vain Newmarket H.-G1, Patinack Classic-G1-twice, Lightning S.-G1-thrice, BRC BTC Bespoken Cup-G1, MRC CF Orr S.-G1, MVRC William Reid S.-G1-twice, SAJC Robert Sangster S.-G1, Goodwood H.-G1. Vin D’Amour ALL TOO HARD (c. by Casino Prince) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins 1100- 1600m, $2,288,200, ATC All Aged S.-G1, MRC CF Orr S.-G1, Caulfield Guineas-G1, Futurity S.- G1, ATC Pago Pago S.-G2, VRC Sires’ Produce S.- G2, 2d Green Desert MVRC WS Cox P.-G1, ATC Sires’ Produce S.-G1, 4th ATC George Main S.-G1. Desert Sun Moshe (c. by Bel Esprit). see race record. Solar 2nd Dam Helsinge SCANDINAVIA, by Snippets. 4 wins 1000-1200m, QTC Cup-G2, VATC Blue Diamond Snippets Prelude-G3, 2d VRC Salinger S.-G1, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, 3d VRC Newmarket H.- G1. Half-sister to FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, MIDNIGHT SUN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Scandinavia Song of the Sun. Dam of 12 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:- MAGNUS (Flying Spur). Song of Norway 4 wins 1000-1200m, $1,311,050, AJC Galaxy H.-G1, VRC Age Classic S.- G2, 2d VRC Lightning S.-G1. Sire. WILANDER (Exceed and Excel) 4 wins 1000- 1100m, $351,825, MRC Schillaci S.- G2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3. Sire. SCANDIVA (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins 1100-1200m, $242,580, ATC Magic Night S.-G2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P, 2d ATC Sires’ Produce S.-G1. ARCTIC FLIGHT (Flying Spur). 4 wins 1200- 1400m, $314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic-L. Lionhearted (Fastnet Rock). Placed at 2 in 2015- 16, 2d ATC Skyline S.-G2. Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza H. Dam of- ICONIC (Bel Esprit). 4 wins 900-1000m, $475,650, to 2014-15, MVRC Carlyon S.-L.

BROODMARE SIRE

DESERT SUN 3 wins, £114,290, 2d Newmarket Craven S.-G3, Golden Gate Fields Breeders' Cup H.-L, 3d Hollywood Bel Air H.-G2, S.-G2, Royal Ascot Jersey S.-G3. Champion Aust. Sire (AEI) in 1998-99, 1999-2000, second in 2000-01, 2001-02. Second on NZ Sire List (Aust. & NZ figures combined) in 1999-2000, 2000-01, third in 1998-99, 2001-02, 2002- 03, 2003-04. Third on NZ Sire List in 2001- 02. Sire of the winners of over $55 million, 32 stakes winners, 32 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $35 million - 18 stakes winners - 3 Group One winners inc ALL TOO HARD, BLACK CAVIAR, ROCKDALE, GRANDEUR, LA ROCKET, MAGIC DANCER, TREATY OF PARIS - TOO FAST (H.K.), SISTA, ZABISCO, SHAKESPEAREAN LASS, etc.

40 www.sunstud.com.au MOSHE first crop stakes winner, Moshki www.sunstud.com.au 41 ANALYSIS Minstrel line mares, which also suggests daughters Bakharoff and Masterclass. Royal Academy has done well with Northern Dancer through Lyphard, and a good The brilliantly speedy Moshe is the only brother to the legendary Black Caviar, source in Australia might be Alzao. Bel Esprit has also sired a stakes winner out and is also half-brother to Champion All Too Hard. He is off to a very promising of a mare Noalcoholic (by Nonoalco, like Northern Dancer, as son of ). start at stud and is a top five Freshman Sire for 2015-2016. Bel Esprit has enjoyed tremendous success with mares carrying Snippets, who Moshe is already sire of first crop two-year-old stakes winner Moshki out of a mare appears in the pedigrees of seven of his stakes winners, including as broodmare by Zeditave, the sire of Strategic, Magic Albert and Zedrich. sire of grade one winner Bel Sprinter and graded winner Vivacious Spirit, and as of the second dam of Black Caviar and Moshe. Moshe has a second dam by Snippets, Moshe’s half-brother, Champion All Too Hard, is by Casino Prince, a son of Flying but it could be worth trying him with mares by sons of Snippets to double that Spur (also sire of grade one winner Magnus out of the granddam of Moshe), and strain, and candidates include daughters of Picnicker (broodmare sire of a Bel from the Danehill line. We can also note that Moshe’s sire, Bel Esprit, has a grade Esprit stakes winner), Pins, Snippetson, Snowland and Spartacus. two winner out of a mare by Danehill son Danewin (a brother to Commands), and stakes winners out of mares by Desert King and Danehill Dancer (sire of Choisir). Bel Esprit has sired two stakes winners, including the grade one winning, Bel Mer, This suggests trying Moshe with other Danehill sources such as Redoute’s Choice out of mares by At Talaq, a son of Roberto. Royal Academy sired stakes winner out (sire of Snitzel, Stratum and of Not a Single Doubt, who would give inbreeding to of mares descending from Roberto through Lear Fan (brother to Pirate Army) and the dam of Snippets), Exceed and Excel (sire of graded stakes winner Willander Robellino. Moshe should also work well with the Roberto line through Red Ransom out of the granddam of Moshe), and Fastnet Rock (sire of graded stakes winner (who would be particularly interesting through Domesday – giving the three-quarters Scandiva out of the granddam of Moshe, and giving inbreeding to Royal Academy). brothers Nijinsky II and The Minstrel along with their relative Storm Bird – and who It could also be worth considering mares by Magnus to double Moshe’s granddam, is also sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab and Charge Forward), Brocco, Prized and Scandinavia. From another branch of the Danzig line, Bel Esprit has sired stakes Touching Wood. winner Work The Room out of a mare by Grand Lodge (by Chief’s Crown, also sire of Beautiful Crown and Be My Chief, and a brother to Akaaber). Roberto is a Hail to Reason/Turn-to line stallion, and from the Halo branch of that line, Bel Esprit is sire of stakes winner Oregon Spirit out of a mare by Oregon. Bel Esprit has also done well with mares from other branches of the Northern There are three other stakes winners on a Royal Academy /Halo cross, including a Dancer line. From the Sadler’s Wells branch of Northern Dancer, Bel Esprit has graded winner out of a mare by Don’t Say Halo. Halo might also work well through the multiple graded stakes winner Gabbidon, out of a mare by Scenic (sire of Blevic), More Than Ready and Sunday Silence (available in Australia through Fuji Kiseki, suggesting trying mares by such as Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Genuine and Tayasu Tsuyoshi). The Stop the Music branch of Hail to Reason Montjeu, Barathea, High Chaparral, Carnegie and Singspiel, as well as mares by has combined very well with Nijinsky II, and could be tried here through Sackford Encosta de Lago (sire of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain and Delago Brom), and Squill. Hail to Reason is by Turn-to, also male line ancestor of Sir Tristram. who is by Sadler’s Wells’ brother, Fairy King, also sire of Falbrav, Helissio and Royal Academy and his sons have sired six stakes winners out of Sir Tristram line Revoque (broodmare sire of a Bel Esprit juvenile stakes winner). From the same mares, with four out of mares by Marauding, who also appears in the pedigree of family as Sadler’s Wells and Fairy King is , and Moshe has sired first crop a Bel Esprit stakes winner, and Bel Esprit also has stakes winning and grade one stakes performer Moshway out of a mare by Archway (by Thatching), inviting mares placed Keen Aray out of a mare by Sir Tristram son, Zabeel (sire of Octagonal, by Rustic Amber, Sequalo, Shalford and . Savabeel, Reset and Don Eduardo; grandsire of Lonhro).

Bel Esprit has sired grade two scorer, Se Sauver, from a mare by Giant’s Causeway When crossed over mares from the Mr. Prospector line, Bel Esprit is sire of stakes (by Storm Cat, a close relative to Bel Esprit’s sire, Royal Academy). This would winners out of mares by Straight Strike (broodmare sire of the Sir Tristram line sire, suggest utilizing mares by Giant’s Causeway son, Shamardal, as well as bringing Lonhro), and Umatilla (by Miswaki, also sire of the second dam of a Bel Esprit stakes in Storm Cat through Hennessy, Johannesburg, Tale of the Cat, Catrail, Van winner). His sire, Royal Academy has also done well with mares from this line, and has Nistelrooy and Statue of Liberty. Storm Cat is by Storm Bird and that horse stakes winners out of daughters of Woodman (sire of Hector Protector, Woodborough could also be worth introducing through Bluebird who appeals strongly on pedigree and Timber Country), Bellotto, Geiger Counter, Unbridled (who could be brought in here, and who is sire of Lake Coniston, Dolphin Street and Blues Traveller. Bel through Unbridled’s Song), Rhythm, Gone West (who would work well through Zafonic Esprit is sire of a stakes winner out of a mare by Naturalism (by Palace Music, a and his son, Xaar, and is also available through Elusive Quality and his son, Elusive son of The Minstrel – a close relative to Storm Bird, and a three-quarters brother to City, as well as Grand Slam and Mr. Greeley), Seeking the Gold (available through Nijinsky II), and there are also three other stakes winners by Royal Academy out of The Dubawi, Lujain and Secret Savings/Dash For Cash), Thunder Gulch and Forty Niner (sire of Distorted Humor, Twining, End Sweep and Roar).

42 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 43 NEW IN As a Nijinsky II line horse, Moshe should be well worth trying with mares by Blushing 2016 Groom, who is good under Nijinsky II in general, and who is in the broodmare sire line of 12 Royal Academy line stakes winners). Blushing Groom sources including Quest For Fame (sire of Viscount), Spectrum, Fantastic Light, Nassipour, Orientate and Housebuster.

VIC READY FOR VICTORY

Bay 2012 [16.1hh] More Than Ready x Crillon by Zabeel

2016 fee $9,900 inc. GST

Moshe

44 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 45 Sire of 2YOs in 2007-08, 2008-09. Second on Aust. Sire List in 2007-08. Third on Aust. “Should Have Won The Golden Slipper” Sire List (AEI) in 2007-08. Sire of the winners of over $159 million, 158 stakes winners, 135 stakes placegetters, inc- - Mick Price MORE JOYOUS (06f, Sunday Silence, Danehill). Champion Middle Distance Horse in Australia in 2011-12. 21 wins, $4,572,450, AJC Flight S.-G1, George Main S.-G1, ATC Doncaster H.-G1, Queen Elizabeth S.-G1, Queen of the Turf S.-G1-twice. By Champion Sire MORE THAN READY SAMAREADY (Secret Savings; Touching Wood). Champion Female Sprinter in Australia in 2013-14. 6 wins, $1,669,800, MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, MVRC AJ Moir S.-G1, ATC Reisling S.-G2, 3d ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, VRC Lightning S.-G1. 4th - beaten less than 2 lengths - in Golden VERRAZANO (Giant's Causeway; Mr. Prospector). Champion Older Male Miler in Ireland in 2014. 6 wins, $1,921,083, Aqueduct Wood Memorial S.-G1, Monmouth Haskell Slipper at only 2nd start Invitational S.-G1, 2d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S.-G1, 3d Aqueduct Mile H.-G1. ROOM SERVICE (Old Trieste; Gate Dancer). 4 wins, $619,862, Keeneland Ashland S.-G1, Santa Anita American Oaks-G1, Gulfstream Herecomesthebride S.- G3, 3d Gulfstream Group placed 4 times at 3 including G1 Caulfield Sweetest Chant S.-L. Guineas SEBRING (Flying Spur; Luskin Star). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2007-08. 5 wins, $2,537,060, STC Golden Slipper S.-G1, AJC Sires Produce S.-G1, Breeders’ P.-L, Canonbury S.-L, 2d AJC Champagne S.-G1. Closely related to Champion 2YO MEURICE & REGALLY READY (King of Kings; Nureyev). 20 wins, $1,885,848, Woodbine Nearctic S.- Champion RUBITON (42 SWs) G1, Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint S.-G2, Churchill Downs Twin Spires Turf Sprint S.-G3, 3d Santa Anita Arcadia S.-G2. DREAMAWAY (Danehill; Sir Tristram). 6 wins, $804,100, Western Australian Derby-G1, Western Australia Oaks- G3, WATC Champion Fillies S.-G3, Natasha S.-L, Ascot One Thousand Guineas-L. MORE THAN SACRED (Danehill; Caerleon). 5 wins, $364,477, -G1, ARC Sunline Vase-G3, Waikato Gold Cup-G3, 3d -G1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic-G2. PERFECTLY READY (Danehill; Balmerino). 4 wins, $685,650, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, Moonga S.-G3, 2d MVRC S.- G1, 3d MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1. RACE RECORD PERFECT REFLECTION (Bluebird; Superbity). 5 wins, $884,450, WATC Classic-G1, Champion Fillies S-G3, Belgravia S.-L, 3d VRC Vanity S.-G3. WON VRC Festival of Racing S.-L (1000m) ENTISAAR (Catbird; Snaadee). Champion 2YO Filly in South Africa in 2014-15. 3 wins, $89,196, Scottsville Allan Robertson Championship-G1, Turffontein South African Fillies 2ND MRC HDF McNeil S.-G3 (1200m) Nursery-G2, Ruffian S.-L, 2d Kenilworth Choice Carriers Championship-G2. 3RD MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1 (1600m) CARRY ON CUTIE (Conquistarose; ). 3 wins, $448,360, AJC Champagne S.-G1, VRC Danehill S.-G2 (1200m) STC Sweet Embrace S.- G3, 2d STC Magic Night S.-G2, 4th STC Tea Rose S.-G2. MRC Manfred S.-G3 (1200m) GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (Canny Lad; Marauding). 6 wins, Kenilworth Queen’s P.-G1, 2d Kenilworth Selangor Cup-G2, Cape Classic-G3, 3d Greyville Premier’s Champion S.-G1, 4TH ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1 Rosehill (1200m) Kenilworth J&B Metropolitan H.-G1. PHELAN READY (Blevic; At Talaq). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2009. 4 wins, $3,772,350, STC Golden Slipper S.-G1, 2d MVRC Manikato S.-G1, BRC QTC Cup- G2, STUD RECORD STC Todman S.-G2, 3d STC Premiere S.-G2. PRIZED ICON (Danehill; Bletchingly). 2 wins, $500,850, ATC Champagne S.-G1, Fernhill READY FOR VICTORY entered stud in 2016. H.-L, 2d ATC (TL Baillieu H.) Schweppervescence H.-G3, Lonhro P.-L. BUSTER’S READY (Honour and Glory; Quiet American). 4 wins, $342,694, Belmont Mother Goose S.-G1, 2d Pimlico Black-Eyed Susan S.-G2, 3d Aqueduct Out Ruled S.-L, 4th Saratoga Coaching Club American Oaks-G1. SIRE RECORD BENICIO (Danehill; Marscay). 3 wins, $978,250, Victoria Derby-G1, MVRC Godings Kubota H., 2d VRC Anzac Day S.-L, 3d MVRC (The MV Vase) AAMI Vase-G2. MORE THAN READY DAREDEVIL (Forty Niner; Sunny’s Halo). 2 wins, $492,306, Belmont Champagne S.-G1, Group 1 winner, 7 wins, $1,026,229, Saratoga King's Bishop S.-G1, Gulfstream 2d Gulfstream Swale S.-G2, 4th Aqueduct Wood Memorial S.-G1. Hutcheson S.-G2, Saratoga Sanford S.-G2, Belmont Tremont S.-G3, Churchill Downs READY'S GAL (Nasty and Bold; Search for Gold). 7 wins, $818,804, Woodbine Canadian WHAS-11 S.-L, Belmont Flash S.-L, 2d Belmont Vosburgh S.-G1, Keeneland Blue Grass S.-G2, Saratoga Lake George S.-G3, 2d Belmont Frizette S.-G1. S.-G1, 3d Belmont Futurity S.-G1. Champion USA Sire of 2YOs in 2010. Champion Aust. MORE STRAWBERRIES (Strawberry Road; Mr. Prospector). 4 wins, $843,200, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S.- G2, STC Tea Rose S.-G2, 2d AJC Flight S.-G1. 46 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 47 FEMALE LINE

Dam CRILLON, by Zabeel. Raced once. Half-sister to MEURICE. Dam of two foals, one to race, inc:- Halo READY FOR VICTORY (c. by More Than Ready). see race record. Southern Halo Northern Sea 2nd Dam ESPADON, by Danehill. Placed. Half-sister to RUBITON, EUCLASE, RORY’S POWER, More Than Ruby’s Jester, Ruby Hussar. Dam of 8 named foals, 7 to race, 3 winners, inc:- Ready Woodman MEURICE (Strategic) Champion 2YO in Australia in 2006-07. 3 wins 1000-1600m, $970,300, AJC Champagne S.-G1, STC Todman Slipper Trial S.-G2, MRC Debutant Woodman’s Girl S.-L, 2d AJC Sires’ Produce S.-G1, MRC Merson Cooper S.-L, 3d STC Golden Slipper Becky Be Good S.-G1, VRC Maribyrnong P.-G3.

3rd Dam Sir Tristram Ruby, by Seventh Hussar. 2 wins 1000m, MVRC Primrose H, VATC Quezette H, 2d VRC Zabeel Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, MVRC Hollymount H, 3d VATC Kingston S. Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:- Lady Giselle RUBITON. 10 wins 1200-2050m, $1,360,330, MVRC WS Cox P.-G1, VRC LKS Mackin- Crillon non S.- G1, VATC Futurity S.-G1, Underwood S.-G1, MVRC John F Feehan S.-G2, Manikato S.-G2, VATC Memsie S.-G2, MVRC Elders Red Anchor S, SAJC Bonnetts Danehill Saddlery H, VATC Kilsyth H, 2d STC Phar Lap S.-G2, 3d VRC Newmarket H.-G1, VATC Espadon Oakleigh P.-G1, Caulfield S.-G1, Autumn S.-G3. Successful sire. EUCLASE Joint second on The 1991-92 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (1000m - Ruby 1200m). 10 wins 1100-1300m, $489,768, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, Angas Brut Classic S.-G2, DC McKay S.-G3, AJC Shorts H.-L, Hall Mark S.-L, VATC Caulfield Sprint H.-L, AJC Gordon Richards Welter H, STC Veuve Clicquot S, Second Arbos H, 3d AJC Gal- axy H.-G1. Sire. RORY’S POWER. 4 wins 800-1100m, VRC Moomba P.-L, 2d VATC Biscay H, 3d QTC Armstrong Commercial H. Sire. Ruby’s Jester. 3 wins 1100-1200m, 2d VATC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g)-G3, VRC Murray Cox 2YO H, BTC Young Members H. Sire. Ruby Hussar. 2 wins 1200m, VRC Winslow H, 2d MVRC Merri H, VATC Wiggle H, Sweet Nell H, 3d VRC Red Roses S.-L.

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ZABEEL Group 1 winner, Joint second on The 1989-90 Australasian 3YO Classification (1300m - 2000m). 7 wins, $1,138,400, Australian Guineas-G1, VRC ( S.) Craiglee S.-G2, Moonee Valley S.-G2, MVRC Alister Clark S.- G2, VRC Debonair S.-L. Champion Aust. Sire twice. Champion Aust. Sire (AEI) twice. Champion NZ Sire (Aust. & NZ figures combined) 15 times. Champion NZ Sire 4 times. Champion Aust. Sire of Broodmares in 2011-12, 2012- 13, 2013-14. Champion NZ Sire of Broodmares in 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Sire of the winners of over $185 million, 158 stakes winners, 98 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $183 million - 160 stakes winners - 29 Group One winners inc TARZINO, , OCEAN PARK, , HEADTURNER, XTRAVAGANT, RANGIPO, O’MARILYN, FENWAY, GO INDY GO, COMMANDING JEWEL, DEAR DEMI, INVEST, PLUCKY BELLE, PLANET ROCK, , ANACHEEVA, etc.

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A stakes winner over 1000m on his debut at two, Ready For Victory trained on to become a grade one performer who was beaten less than two lengths in the Golden Slipper (gr. I), and just over two lengths in the Caulfield Guineas (gr. I). Ready For Victory is by three-time Champion Sire of Two-Year-Olds More Than Ready – also sire of Sebring – out of a half-sister to Champion Two-Year-Old Meurice. His granddam is half-sister to grade one winners and successful sires Rubiton and Euclase.

More Than Ready has enjoyed remarkable success when crossed with mares by Danehill and his sons, this cross supplying more than 30 stakes winners, eight of them grade one. Ready For Victory has a cross of Danehill, but this will be in the fourth generation of his foals, and Sebring who has Danehill at a similar remove already has three stakes winners out of Danehill line mares, two graded.

Among the sons of Danehill that are broodmare sires of More Than Ready stakes winners are Flying Spur (broodmare sire of Sebring, and himself sire of Casino Prince, Jet Spur and Magnus), Redoute’s Choice (sire of Snitzel, Stratum, Not A Single Doubt – sire of a grade one winner out of a More Than Ready mare – Nadeem, Beneteau and Bradbury’s Luck), Exceed and Excel, Catbird, Lion Hunter and Arena, and Danehill Dancer and his son, Choisir. It could also be worth considering daughters of such as Fastnet Rock (sire of a grade one winner out of a More Than Ready mare). Other Danehill options include Commands, Danasinga, Danzero, Danewin, Desert King, Holy Roman Emperor, Oratorio, Rock of Gibraltar and Tiger Hill, while Darci Brahma, Blackfriars and Lucky Owners are all reverse Danehill/Sir Tristram crosses to the dam of Ready For Victory. Danehill is a son of Danzig and we can also note success for More Than Ready with mares descending from Danzig through Anabaa, Belong to Me, Langfuhr, Polish Numbers, and War Chant. There are also More Than Ready line stakes winners out of mares by Green Desert and his son Cape Cross, which opens the possibility of trying daughters of Invincible Spirit (sire of I Am Invincible), Desert Sun, Volksraad and Magic Ring.

From the Storm Cat branch of the Northern Dancer line, More Than Ready has sired grade one winner Verrazano out of a mare by Giant’s Causeway (sire of Shamardal), and stakes winners out of mares by Tale of the Cat (sire of Falkirk and Real Saga), Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg), Forest Wildcat, Storm Boot and Sir Cat, and Storm Cat could also be introduced through Catrail, Van Nistelrooy (who gives an interesting pattern here) and Statue of Liberty. More Than Ready also has three stakes winners, including grade one winner Perfect Reflection, out of mares by Bluebird (who looks very interesting here, as he’s a reverse Northern Dancer/Sir Ivor cross to Zabeel), and this would encourage trying mares by Dolphin Street and Lake Coniston.

Out of mares from the Sadler’s Wells line, More Than Ready has Champion Phelan Ready from a daughter of Blevic (by Scenic), grade one winner Regally Ready out of a mare by King of Kings, and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. II) scorer Pluck from a daughter of Fort Wood. On the same cross, sons of More Than Ready have graded stakes winners out of mares by King’s Chapel and Montjeu (sire of Tavistock), and other sources

50 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 51 of Sadler’s Wells are Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Barathea, High Chaparral, Carnegie and Singspiel. It may also be worth trying mares descending from Fairy King, a brother to Sadler’s Wells, who might be introduced through Encosta de Lago (sire of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain and Delago Brom), Falbrav, Helissio and Revoque.

From the Deputy Minister branch of Northern Dancer, More Than Ready has sired stakes winners out of mares by Dehere and French Deputy. More Than Ready has a stake winner out of a mare by El Gran Senor, and a stakes winner out of a mare by O’Reilly, who is by Last Tycoon, a son of (brother to El Gran Senor), which suggests trying Last Tycoon line stallions like Alamosa (a son of O’Reilly bred like the dam of a More Than Ready stakes winner), Monde Bleu, Bigstone, Written Tycoon, Iglesia, Just Awesome, Marju and Towkay.

Out of mares from the Mr. Prospector line, More Than Ready is sire of multiple grade one winner Samaready out of a mare by Secret Savings (sire of Dash For Cash, and by Seeking the Gold, the sire of Dubawi and Lujain). His grade one winning two-year-old Carrie on Cutie is out of a mare by Conquistarose (whose sire, Conquistador Cielo, is found in Australia through Marquetry), and he has two-year-old grade one winner Daredevil out of a mare by Forty Niner (sire of Distorted Humor and Roar). There are also More Than Ready line graded stakes winners out of mares by Miswaki (sire of Umatilla), Unbridled’s Song, Fusaichi Pegasus and from a son of Gulch (sire of Thunder Gulch). Out of mares from the Gone West line, More Than Ready has a graded stakes winners out of mares by Zafonic (sire of Xaar), and stakes winners out of mares by Mr. Greeley, Grand Slam and West By West. There are also More Than Ready line stakes winners out of mares by Lemon Drop Kid (by Kingmambo, sire of King’s Best and Dubai Destination), Straight Strike, Jade Hunter, Defensive Play and Hussonet. VIC More Than Ready line stallions have enjoyed considerable success with the Bletchingly/ Biscay branch of Star Kingdom, including grade one winner Gimmethegreenlight out of a mare by Canny Lad, and a stakes winner from a daughter of Hurricane Sky (by Star Watch). This would suggest trying daughters of such as Show A Heart and his sire, Brave Warrior, Kenny’s Best Pal and Lord Ballina. More Than Ready also sired a SQUAMOSA graded stakes winner out of a mare by Maizcay (sire of Our Maizcay), and two stakes winners out of mares by Marscay, the sire of Maizcay. There are also stakes winners by More Than Ready out of mares by Luskin Star and his grandson St. Covet. There Bay/Brown 2007 [15.3hh] are two stakes winners by More Than Ready out of mares by Snippets, who is sire of Not a Single Doubt x Class Success by Success Express Picnicker, Pins, Snippetson, Snowland and Spartacus.

More Than Ready has three graded stakes winners, one grade one out mares from the A.P. Indy line, suggesting trying mares by Bernardini and Congrats. Out of mares from the In Reality line, More Than Ready sired grade one winner Buster’s Ready out of a mare by Honour and Glory, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Warning, who was represented in Australia by Charnwood Forest and . 2016 fee $6,600 inc. GST

52 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 53 MIRACLES OF LIFE (More Than Ready; Snippets). 8 wins, $1,578,270, MRC Blue Diamond “EXPLOSIVE - A Group 1 Horse” - Jim Cassidy S.-G1, SAJC (Robert Sangster S.) William Hill Classic-G1, ATC Challenge S.- G2, MRC Caulfield Sprint H.-G2, 3d ATC Galaxy H.-G1. EXTREME CHOICE (Hussonet; Nasty and Bold). 3 wins, $1,349,750, MRC Blue Diamond Unbeaten at two S.-G1, Chairman's S.-G3, ATC Inglis Nursery (R)-L. SINGLE GAZE (Intergaze; Sanction). 3 wins, $1,178,300, ATC (Storm Queen S.) Vinery Stud S.-G1, Illawarra TC (Keith F Nolan Classic) Arrowfield Classic-G3, 2d ATC Surround S.-G2, Won Run To The Rose at three Canberra RC Black Opal S.-G3. GOOD PROJECT (Final Card; Marooned). 5 wins, $1,066,460, WATC Railway S.-G1, ATC TAB Place Multi H., TAB Early Quaddie 2YO P., Mack Trucks H., 3d ATC Liverpool City Cup-G3. Broke race record when head 2nd in GYPSY DIAMOND (Zabeel; End Sweep). 4 wins, $756,010, Moonee Valley Fillies Classic-G2, ATC P.-G3, 2d ATC Queen of the Turf S.-G1, Light Fingers S.-G2, Group One Golden Rose 3d ATC Emancipation S.-G2. FELL SWOOP (Fasliyev; Akaaber). 9 wins, $1,061,170, BRC Victory S.-G2, MRC Testa Rossa By boom stallion NOT A SINGLE DOUBT S.-L, MVRC Cup Club S.- L, 2d ATC TJ Smith S.-G1, MRC Oakleigh P.-G1. VILLA VERDE (Kenmare; Salmon Leap). Joint Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 3YO Classification (Sprint). 3 wins, ATC Challenge S.-G2, VRC 7news P.-L, MRC Debutant S.-L, 2d First yearlings (2016) sold up to $160k ATC Reisling S.-G2, 3d ATC Galaxy H.-G1. (average $49k) DOUBTFUL JACK (Marscay; Sir Tristram). 9 wins, $717,128, VRC Bobbie Lewis H.-G3, Winter Championship Final H.-L, TTC Premium S.-L, 2d MVRC (AJMoir S.) Schweppes S.-G2. KARUTA QUEEN (Final Card; Vite Cheval). 6 wins, $1,857,675, MVRC Red Anchor S.- G3, ATC Heritage S.-L, 2d MVRC William Reid S.-G1, MRC Schillaci S.-G2, 3d ATC San Domenico S.-G3. CASTLETHORPE (Sadler's Wells; Ahonoora). 9 wins, $121,375, Kenilworth Winter Guineas-G3, Fairview East Cape Sprint Cup-L, 2d Clairwood Gold Challenge-G1, Kenilworth Diadem S.-G2. DON'T DOUBT MAMMA (Fantastic Light; Geiger Counter). 4 wins, $329,100, VRC Vanity S.- G3, (Desirable S.) Lexus Hybrid P.-L, MRC Foundation P., 2d VRC AV Kewney S.-G2, 3d MRC Sandown Guineas-G2. RACE RECORD SQUAMOSA (Success Express; Bletchingly). 4 wins, $433,000, STC Run to the Rose H.-G3, ATC June S.-L, AJC Schweppes 2YO H., Free Entry Today 2YO H., 2d STC Golden Rose S.- G1. WON STC Run to the Rose Stakes-G3 (1300m) MY EX MATE (Kenny's Best Pal; New Regent). 9 wins, $225,485, SAJC Lord Reims S.-G3, ATC June Stakes-L (1100m) Schweppes Cocktail Revolution H., Blevic Tribute H., Schweppes H. AJC Free Today Handicap (1150m) PETTY CURY (Volksraad; Virginia Privateer). 6 wins, $100,206, ARC (King's P.) Darley P.-G3, AJC Schweppes Handicap (1400m) Curraghmore Stud H., Cardinal Logistics H., Portofino Restaurants H. 2ND STC Golden Rose Stakes-G1 (1400m) SECRET AGENDA (Red Ransom; Marauding). 3 wins, $330,500, VRC (Red Roses S.) Gucci S.-G3, 2d ATC Sapphire S.-G2, MRC Thoroughbred Club S.-G3, MVRC Champagne S.-G3, Typhoon Tracy S.-G3. THE GREY FLASH (More Than Ready; Unbridled's Song). 1 win, $126,450, SAJC Sires' STUD RECORD Produce S.-G3, 2d SAJC Breeders' S.-G3. ALWAYS CERTAIN (Akaaber; Grosvenor). Champion Older Horse in Singapore in 2011 SQUAMOSA entered stud in 2013. His oldest progeny are 2YOs in 2016/17. (Long). 8 wins, $967,488, Singapore TC Raffles Cup-Sgp1, Chairman's Trophy-Sgp2, Committee's Prize-Sgp3. UNANIMOUSLY (Vain; Best Western). 9 wins, $646,170, ATC Canterbury Classic-L, Scone RC Ortensia S.-L, AJC City Toyota H., JB Maher Memorial H., 3d MVRC (MVRC Future SIRE RECORD Stars Sprint) Printhouse Carlyon S.-L. CAVALLO PAZZO (Euclase; Fappiano). 8 wins, $414,825, WATC Belmont Newmarket H.- NOT A SINGLE DOUBT L, Goodwood Sprint H.- L, 2d WATC Belmont Guineas-L, Northam Sprint S.-L, 3d WATC Stakes winner, 4 wins, $392,000, AJC Canonbury S.-L, MRC Zeditave S.-L, STC Cabe- Belmont Sprint H.-G3. Vision Made Real 2YO H., Wyong RC Strawberry Hill Slipper, 2d MRC (Autumn S.) Schweppervescence Cup-G3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S. (R)-L, 4th STC Todman TENNESSEE WILLS -MYSTIC POWER (MAL.) (End Sweep; True Version). 6 wins, Slipper Trial S.-G2. Sire of the winners of over $49 million, 34stakes winners, 34 stakes $336,733, Selangor Gold Cup-L, Penang TC Malaysian Magic Millions Classic-L, 3d MVRC placegetters, inc- St Albans S.-L, 4th Selangor Gold Cup-L. INTO THE RED (Clay Hero; Czaravich). 3 wins, $247,250, BRC Ascot H.-L, Gold Edition P.-L, 2d BRC (Fred Best Classic) BTC Classic-G3, Sunshine Coast Cup-L.

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Dam Danehill CLASS SUCCESS, by Success Express. Joint third top filly on The 2001-02 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins 1000-1200m, ARC Champagne S.-L, Avondale JC 2YO Fillies S.-L, MVRC Redoute’s Conlan Lawyers H, 2d ARC Great Northern Foal S.-L. Dam of five foals, all raced, four Choice Shantha’s Choice winners- SQUAMOSA (c. by Not a Single Doubt). see race record. Not a Single Flying Success (f. by Flying Spur). 3 wwins 1000- 1400m, $173,730, AJC Schweppes Doubt Rory’s Jester Sydney Cup Day H, STC Blackwoods for Galmet H, 2d AJC PJ Bell H.-L, ATC Wenona Girl Singles Bar H.-L, 3d ATC Birthday Card S.-G3.. Easy Date 2nd Dam ENCHANTOR, by Bletchingly. Unraced. Halfsister to PHERED. Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc- Hold Your Peace CLASS SUCCESS (Success Express). see above. Success Express

3rd Dam Au Printemps TIPHERED, by . Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to VIDOR (dam of JO KNOWS). Class Dam of 9 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc- Success Bletchingly PHERED. 10 wins 1200-2000m, $200,860, VATC Heatherlie H.-L, VRC RAAF H, MVRC Super Detergents H, 2d VRC Winter Championship H.-L, 3d STC Frank Underwood Enchantor Cup-L. Tiphered 4th Dam Prestissimo, by Bold Reasoning. 3 wins, 3d Hollywood Market Basket S.-L. Half-sister to JALMOOD, FLAUNTER (dam of SILVER GLITZ), PHOSPHURIAN. Dam of 8 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc- VIDOR. 5 wins 2000m, Woodbine EP Taylor S.- G2, Chantilly Prix de Royaumont-G3. Dam of- JO KNOWS. 3 wins 1800-2400m, $171,581, Bay Meadows California Jockey Club H.-G3, 3d Longchamp Prix de Lutece-G3. Simova. Placed in France. Dam of- SEMILLON. 4 wins 2400m, Santa Anita San Marino H.-L, 2d Hollywood Sunset H.-G2, 3d Longchamp Prix Jean Prat-G1. Sire PETITE FANTASY. 3 wins 1000-1400m, Leopardstown Belgrave S.-L. Dam of- DESERT FANTASY. 3 wins, Curragh Belgrave S.-L, 2d Curragh Belgrave S.-L. Ms. Vicepresident. Unraced. Dam of- MYFRIENDWIL. 8 wins, $270,193, Monmouth My Frenchman S.-L, 2d Calder Explosive Bid H.-L, Monmouth Wolf Hill S.-L. BROODMARE SIRE

SUCCESS EXPRESS Group 1 winner, 4 wins, $835,359, Breeders' Cup Juvenile S.-G1, Canterbury Juvenile S.- L, Louisiana Sport of Kings Futurity-L, 2d Aqueduct Bay Shore S.-G2, 3d Saratoga Hopeful S.-G1, Santa Anita San Rafael S.- G2, San Vicente S.-G3, 4th Santa Anita Norfolk S.-G1, Aqueduct Gotham S.-G2. Champion NZ Sire (AEI) in 1993- 94, 1998-99, third in 1997- 98. Champion Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2002-03. Sire of the winners of over $37 million, 32 stakes winners, 36 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $62 million - 30 stakes winners - 10 Group One winners inc SSHAMUS AWARD, PINKER PINKER, SAVABEEL, SEA SIREN, GUISEPPINA, DUPORTH, EXCITES, GOLD EDITION, WONDERFUL WORLD, VOUVRAY, RUDY, AVOID LIGHTNING, etc.

56 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 57 ANALYSIS Try My Best is a Northern Dancer line horse from the same family as Redoute’s Choice, and from this line Not a Single Doubt is sire of stakes winner Cheyenne Warrior out of mare by Iglesia, a son of Last Tycoon. This is a strain that has done In his first five starts, Squamosa established himself as a brilliant speedster, very well under Redoute’s Choice, and Last Tycoon can also be brought in through winning four races. These included both his outings at two. At three he took O’Reilly, Marju, Bigstone, Towkay, Iglesia and Written Tycoon. Run to the Rose Handicap (G3), scored a runway victory over older horses in the June Stakes, and ran Toorak Toff to a ½ length in the Golden Rose Stakes Squamosa carries Nijinsky II through Success Express, but there are already 30 (G1). Squamosa is by Redoute’s Choice’s fast rising son Not A Single Doubt out stakes winners with Nijinsky II inbreeding where one strain is through Success of the multiple stakes winning two-year-old, Class Success. Express, six of them grade one. There are Redoute’s Choice line grade one winners out of mares by Nijinsky II line stallions Sword Dance – bred on similar lines to Not A Single Doubt is sire of grade one winner Miracles of Life and graded winner The Nijinsky II son Yeats – Caerleon (available through Generous, Alquoz, Tenby Grey Flash out of mares by More Than Ready (also broodmare sire of a Redoute’s and Bletchley Park); and Whiskey Road (sire of Strawberry Road), and a stakes Choice graded stakes winner), reversing a cross that has enjoyed phenomenal winner out of a mare by Royal Academy (sire of Bel Esprit), with other Nijinsky II success for Danehill line mares. Trying Squamosa with mares by More Than Ready’s sources including Kala Dancer and Western Symphony. It would also be worth outstanding son, Sebring, could also prove well worthwhile. There are also Redoute’s considering Nijinsky II’s three-quarters brother, The Minstrel, sire of Masterclass Choice line stakes winners out of mares descending from Halo through Sunday – who is from the same family as Redoute’s Choice – Bakharoff, Palace Music Silence (sire of Bubble Gum Fellow, Fuji Kiseki and Tayasu Tsuyoshi) and Don’t (himself sire of Naturalism) and True Hero (broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice Say Halo (broodmare sire of Redoute’s Choice line grade one winner Undoubtedly, line graded stakes winner). and sire of Canonise, the broodmare sire of a stakes winner by a son of Redoute’s Choice). Redoute’s Choice and sons have shown an affinity for Halo’s sireline, that We can note that Nijinsky II and The Minstrel are genetic relatives to Storm Bird, and of Hail to Reason/Turn-to through Roberto, with three graded stakes winners out that strain could be introduced through Bluebird, the broodmare sire of a Redoute’s of a mares by Red Ransom (sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Charge Forward and Choice stakes winners, and available through Lake Coniston, Dolphin Street and Domesday, who doubles the family of Redoute’s Choice), a graded stakes winner Blues Traveller (broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice line grade one winner), and out of a mare by Prized (by Kris S., also sire of Brocco), and a stakes winner out from the Storm Cat line Hennessy (who is broodmare sire of two Redoute’s Choice of a mare by At Talaq (broodmare sire of two Redoute’s Choice line stakes winners). graded stakes winners, and whose son Johannesburg strongly appeals here); Catrail (broodmare sire of Redoute’s Choice line grade one winner Absolutely); Redoute’s Choice and sons have thrived when crossed over mares from the Sir Giant’s Causeway and his son, Shamardal; Tale of the Cat (whose son, Lion Tristram branch of Turn-to. Not A Single Doubt has two stakes winners, including Heart, is broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice line stakes winner); Statue of graded scorer Gypsy Diamond, out of mares by Zabeel (who can be found through Liberty; One Cool Cat (broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice line stakes winner). Octagonal, Lonhro, Reset, Savabeel – who would double Success Express There is also a Redoute’s Choice line grade one winner out of a mare by Storm Bird through stakes winning daughters – Don Eduardo and Denman), and there are son Mukaddamah. Out of mares descending from Northern Dancer grade one winners by Redoute’s Choice line stallions out of mares by Kaapstad, Marauding, Military Plume and Sovereign Red, as well as graded stakes winners Deputy Minister is a Northern Dancer line horse whose sire, Vice Regent, has a from daughters of Dr. Grace and Hula Town. similar background to The Minstrel), and there are four stakes winners, two graded, by Redoute’s Choice and sons out of mares by Dehere, two stakes winners out of From the Sadler’s Wells branch of Northern Dancer, there is a Not A Single Doubt mares by French Deputy, and a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Touch Gold. graded stakes winner out of a mare by Sadler’s Wells himself, and a stakes winner out Not A Single Doubt is also sire of stakes winner Doubtfilly out of a mare by Alhaarth, of a mare by Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo) and a stakes winner out of a a son of the Northern Dancer horse, Unfuwain, and a stakes winner out of a mare mare by Carnegie. Redoute’s Choice and his sons also have stakes winners from this by General Nediym (a grandson of Shareef Dancer). line out of mares by Blevic (by Scenic), Barathea, Singspiel and Runyon, with other sources including Montjeu, Carnegie, King of Kings, High Chaparral, Artie Schiller Not A Single Doubt is a Northern Dancer line stallion via Danzig, but we can note and Medaglia d’Oro. From the sire line of Fairy King – a brother to Sadler’s Wells – that he has already sired stakes winners out of mares by the Danzig line stallions there are six Redoute’s Choice line stakes winners, including grade one winner Musir, Anabaa, Akaaber (brother to Chief’s Crown, whose sons Beautiful Crown and out of mares by Encosta de Lago (sire of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain – who Grand Lodge are both broodmare sires of Redoute’s Choice line stakes winners), gives inbreeding to the dam of Redoute’s Choice – and Delago Brom), a graded stakes Perugino (sire of Testa Rossa) and Volksraad (by Green Desert, also sire of Cape winner out of a mare by Falbrav, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Shinko King, Cross – the broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice line stakes winner – Invincible with other sources including Helissio (sire of Helenus) and Revoque. From mares Spirit, Desert Spirit and Desert Sun), Langfuhr, Mister C. and . descending from the sire line of Nureyev – a three-parts-brother to Sadler’s Wells and Fairy King – Not A Single Doubt has a stakes winner out of a mare by Fasliyev, and there are Redoute’s Choice line grade one winners out of mares by Nureyev himself, and Not A Single Doubt is out of a half-sister to the outstanding sire Snippets, and he has sired Stravinsky, as well as a stakes winning duo out of mares by Peintre Celebre. Nureyev stakes winner Single Style out of a mare by Spartacus (a son of Snippets), and his grade could also be introduced through Spinning World – who is from the family of Redoute’s one winner Miracles of Life has a second dam by Snippets, and this would encourage Choice – and his son Thorn Park, as well as Ashkalani and Starcraft. trying mares carrying Snippets through Pins, Snowland, Snippetson and Picnicker. 58 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 59 Not A Single Doubt is sire of a stakes winner of a mare by Euclase, by Century, a strain that might also be introduced through Double Century, Rubiton and Kinjite. From a mare by Kenmare, Not A Single Doubt has sired grade two winner Villa Verde, and there are also Redoute’s Choice line stakes winners out of mares from the Kenmare line stallions Metal Storm and Keltrice. There is also a stakes winner by Not a Single Doubt out of a mare by Strategic, a son of Zeditave, a line that could also be introduced through Magic Albert and Zedrich. From another established Australian sire line, Not A Single Doubt has a stakes winner out of a mare by Vain, and another out of a mare by that horse’s grandson, Clay Hero. The cross of Redoute’s Choice line stallions with Blushing Groom line mares has produced 12 stakes winners, including two by Not A Single Doubt out of a mare by Fantastic Light (by Rahy), and the cross has also worked through Quest For Fame and his sons, Viscount and Dracula, Spectrum and Redding (by Nassipour).

From the Mr. Prospector line, Not A Single Doubt has sired two stakes winners, including grade one winner Extreme Choice, out of mares by Hussonet, and a stakes winner out a mare by End Sweep, by Forty Niner (also sire of Distorted Humor – himself broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice line graded winner – Roar and Twining). The cross of Redoute’s Choice and his sons with Mr. Prospector line mares has produced more than 40 stakes winners, including from daughters of Gulch and his son, Thunder Gulch; from the Gone West line, out of mares by Elusive Quality, Mr. Greeley, Grand Slam and West By West (also suggesting daughters of Zamindar, Zafonic and Iffraaj, and from the family of Redoute’s Choice, Xaar); Jade Robbery; Jade Hunter; Geiger Counter; King’s Best and his sire, Kingmambo (broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice grade one winner, and also sire of Dubai Destination); Secret Savings (sire of Dash For Cash), and a son of Seeking the Gold, also the sire of Dubawi and Lujain; Umatilla (from the family of Redoute’s Choice); Unbridled’s Song; Bahhare and Timber Country (broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice grade one winner) and their sire, Woodman (himself broodmare sire of a Redoute’s Choice grade one winner, and also sire of Hector Protector and Woodborough) and Fusaichi Pegasus. Other branches of Mr. Prospector worth considering include Machiavellian, through Street Cry and VIC his son, Street Sense, and Vettori,El Moxie and Real Quiet.

Not A Single Doubt has done well with Star Kingdom through Biscay and Bletchingly. Squamosa has a second dam by Bletchingly, but there are already more than 40 stakes winners with that strain duplicated. Out of Bletchingly line mares, Not A Single Doubt has a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Kenny’s Best Pal and STATUE OF LIBERTY this strain might also be brought in through Star Watch (sire of Hurricane Sky, who comes from Redoute’s Choice’s own family), Best Western, Cossack Warrior (sire of Brave Warrior, and grandsire of Show a Heart), True Value and Lord Ballina Black/Brown 2000 [16.1hh] (sire of Bureaucracy). From other branches of Biscay, Not A Single Doubt has graded Storm Cat x Charming Lassie by winner Doubtful Jack out of a mare by Marscay (available through Blazing Sword, Jetball, Maizcay, Our Maizcay and Weasel Clause) and grade one winner Good Project and graded winner Karuta Queen out of a mare by Final Card (a grandson of Zephyr Bay).

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60 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 61 HAY LIST (Is it True; Marscay). Leading Older Male on 2012 WTR (Sprint). Top Older Winners in 18 Countries & Progeny Earnings Male on The 2011-12 Australasian 3YO Classification. Top Older Male on The 2010-11 Australasian Classification (Sprint & Mile). 15 wins, $2,559,575, ATC All Aged S.-G1, Over $45 Million VRC Newmarket H.-G1, MVRC Manikato S.-G1, 2d ATC TJ Smith S.-G1, VRC Lightning S.-G1-twice. MIC MAC (Tertian; Bellotto). 8 wins, $982,688, MRC Memsie S.-G2, STC Hobartville S.-G2, 2d MVRC (John F Feehan S.) Dato' Tan Chin Nam S.- G2, 3d AJC TJ Sire of 40 stakes horses including World Champion Smith S.-G1, BRC Stradbroke H.-G1. SPIRITS DANCE (Hurricane Sky; Raami). 5 wins, $434,415, MRC Angus Armanasco S.- Sprinter HAY LIST G2, (Doveton S.) Kevin Hayes S.-G3, Vaughan Webb H., VRC New Year H., 2d MVRC Triforce H. ACTIVE MINORU (Agnes Tachyon; Kingmambo). 3 wins, $1,485,565, Hanshin Centaur Over 480 winners S.-G2, Hakodate Nisai S.-G3, 2d Chukyo Chunichi Sports Sho Falcon S.-G3, 4th Chukyo -G1. LIBERTY'S GEM (Rubiton; Alzao). 5 wins, $300,900, WATC Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Yearlings have sold up to $250,000 in 2016 Classic- G3, Placid Ark S.-L, Westspeed H., Crown Perth Trophy, 3d WATC Colonel - 31x service fee! Reeves S.-G3. KIKUNO STORM (Fabulous Dancer; Mille Balles). 7 wins, $1,636,412, Nakayama Capella S.-G3, Kyoto Yamato S., Nakayama Harukaze S., 4th Nakayama Keiyo S.-L, Tremendous return on investment Tokyo Shimotsuki S.-L. MISS STEELE (Shagny; Three Legs). 4 wins, $388,675, SAJC Proud Miss S.-G3, MVRC Sportingbet 2YO H., City Jeep H., 4th SAJC (Robert Sangster S.) William Hill Classic-G1. DAN BARONESS (Rubiton; Godswalk). 2 wins, $185,250, MVRC Champagne S.-G3, MRC Danelagh 2YO P., 2d VRC Anzac Day S.-L, 4th MVRC William Crockett S.-L. GOLDEN STAR (Snaadee; Gorytus). Horse of the Year in Macau in 2010-11. 15 wins, $803,796, Macau Sand Premier Cup-L-twice, Macau Summer Trophy-L, Chairman's Challenge Cup- L, Arbitrator H., 3d Macau Sprint Trophy-L. BLACK MAMBAZO (Cadeaux Genereux; Nashwan). Champion Older Male Sprinter in Italy in 2009. 9 wins, $596,816, Rome Premio Alberto Giubilo-L, 2d Chantilly Prix du Gros- Chene-G2, Rome Premio Tudini-G3. DAWN APPROACH (Snippets; Godswalk). 7 wins, $502,360, WATC (Ruabon Sprint) Miss Andretti S.-L, Northam S.-L, 2d WATC Belmont Sprint- G3, Prince of Wales S.-G3, RACE RECORD Roma Cup-G3. MISS LIBERTY (Spinning World; Dynaformer). 5 wins, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Bagatelle-L, Prix La Fleche-L, 2d Longchamp Prix des Lilas-L, 3d Belmont Genuine WON Coventry S.-G3, Royal Ascot (6f) Devotion S.-L. 2YO Maiden S., Cork (5f) KOLOKOL (Hector Protector; Diesis). 6 wins, $318,243, Longchamp Criterium de Vitesse-L, 3d Longchamp Prix de Saint-Georges-G3. 2ND Sussex S.-G1, Goodwood (1m) TEMPEST TOST (Old Crony; Swiftly Morgan). 4 wins, $761,710, GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (R)-L, 4th Qld Tatt's RC (Tattersall's Tiara) Winter S.-G1. BROADWAY HARMONY (Rokosz; The Pug). 2 wins, $110,013, SAJC Dequetteville S.-L, MVRC Valley Events 2YO P., 2d MRC Tobruk 2YO H. STUD RECORD ANADOLU (Relaunch; Quack). 2 wins, Tipperary S.-L. LIBERTY LEADER (Umatilla; Marauding). 2 wins, $98,355, Tasmanian Derby-L. STATUE OF LIBERTY entered stud in Great Britain in 2004, Australia in 2004, ELYSEES (King's High; Bluebird). 1 win, SAJC (Cinderella S.) Pewsey Vale S.-L. Ireland in 2007, Japan in 2008. Sire of 803 runners, 474 winners (59%), Solchow (Citidancer; So Called). 6 wins, MRC Bill Collins H., 2d SAJC DC McKay S.-G3, earnings of over $46 million, 1 Group One winner, 18 stakes winners, 23 stakes VRC Bob Hoysted H.-L, 3d MRC (WJ Adams S.) JRA S.-L, 4th MRC How Now S., Gr.3. placegetters, inc- Liberally (Sky Classic; Alleged). 3 wins, $108,393, 3d Tampa Bay Hillsborough S.-G3, Saratoga Waya S.-L, Woodbine S.-L. Lion of Belfort (Notebook; Deputy Minister). 3 wins, $328,225, MRC Blue Sapphire S., 3d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1. Octane Flyer (Grand Lodge; Lake Coniston). 2 wins, $119,650, BRC Jye Cooper Group 2YO H., 2d ATC Skyline S.-G3, 4th Qld Tatt's RC (Tattersall's 2YO S.) Breakfast Creek Hotel S.-L. Galaktea (Zafonic; Zalazl). 2 wins, $108,954, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Epinard, 3d Chantilly Prix d'Arenberg-G3. 62 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 63 FEMALE LINE

Dam Northern Dancer CHARMING LASSIE, by Seattle Slew. in U.S.A. Three-quarter-sister to A.P. INDY, halfsister to WOLFHOUND, WEEKEND SURPRISE (dam of SUMMER SQUALL, Storm Bird WELCOME SURPRISE, EAVESDROPPER), FOXHOUND, SPECTACULAR SPY, Al South Ocean Mufti, Lassie's Lady (dam of BITE THE BULLET, SHUAILAAN). Dam of nine foals, seven to race, six winners, inc:- Storm Cat LEMON DROP KID (c. by Kingmambo) Champion Older Male in USA in 2000. 10 wins Secretariat 1200-2400m, $3,245,370, Belmont S.-G1, Belmont Futurity S.-G1, Woodward Terlingua S.-G1, Saratoga Whitney H.-G1, Travers S.-G1, Belmont Brooklyn H.-G2, Suburban H.-G2. Sire. Crimson Saint BRULAY (f. by Rubiano). 4 wins 1200-1400m, $190,714, Hollywood Railbird S.-G2, 2d Hollywood Princess S.-G2. Dam of- NEKO BAY (Giant's Causeway). 5 wins 1300- 1700m, Santa Anita San Pasqual H.- Bold Reasoning G2, 2d Santa Anita H.-G1, Santa Anita Tokyo City H.- G3, 3d Hollywood Native Seattle Slew Diver H.-G3. Sire. STATUE OF LIBERTY (c. by Storm Cat). see race record. Sovereign Sage (g. by Sovereign Dancer). 9 wins 1200-1600m, 3d Santa Anita Charming Lassie Skywalker H.-L. Lassie's Gold (f. by Seeking the Gold). Dam of- Buckpasser Pearl Diva (Acclamation). Winner at 2 1000m, 2d Newmarket Empress S.-L. Lassie Dear

2nd Dam Gay Missile LASSIE DEAR, by Buckpasser. 5 wins, Keystone Villager S.-G3. Sister to GALLAPIAT, half- sister to , GALLANTA. Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, all winners, inc:- WOLFHOUND (Nureyev). 6 wins 1200-1400m, £254,583, -G1. Sire. WEEKEND SURPRISE (Secretariat). 7 wins Churchill Downs Golden Rod S.-G3. Dam of- A.P. INDY (Seattle Slew) 8 wins 1300-2400m, Breeders' Cup Classic S.-G1. Champion sire. SUMMER SQUALL (Storm Bird). 13 wins 1100- 1900m, Pimlico Preakness S.-G1. Sire. Lassie's Lady (). 2 wins, 3d Finger Lakes Sonnenberg H.-L. Grandam of- DUKE OF MARMALADE (Danehill) 6 wins, Curragh Gold Cup-G1. Sire. RULER OF THE WORLD (Galileo). 4 wins 2000-2500m, £1,070,242, The Derby-G1.

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SEATTLE SLEW Group 1 winner, Horse of the Year in USA in 1977. Champion 2YO, 3YO & 4YO in USA. 14 wins, $1,208,726, -G1, Belmont S.-G1, Aqueduct Wood Memorial S.-G1, Belmont Marlboro Cup-G1, Woodward S.-G1, 2000m-in track record time, Champagne S.-G1, Hialeah Flamingo S.-G1, Pimlico Preakness S.-G1. Champion USA Sire in 1984. Champion USA Sire (AEI) in 1983, 1986, second in 1984. Champion USA Sire of 2YOs in 1988. Champion USA Sire of Broodmares in 1995, 1996. Sire of the winners of over $126 million, 112 stakes winners, 69 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $307 million - 220 stakes winners - 26 Group One winners inc DANGEROUS MIDGE, PROWL, ESCENA, CIGAR, LILACS AND LACE, CENTRALINTELIGENCE, ESKENDEREYA, ALWAJEEHA, FIRST DEFENCE, BACHELOR DUKE, BOBOMAN, PEARL OF LOVE, etc.

64 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 65 ANALYSIS Storm Cat cross to Storm Cat), is promising as he’s already broodmare sire of eight Storm Cat line stakes winners). A two-year-old group winner at Royal Ascot, and a group one performing miler at three, Statue of Liberty has a peerless stallion pedigree. He is a son of the Out of mares from the Mr. Prospector line, Statue of Liberty is sire of two-year-old mighty Storm Cat, is half-brother to Champion and leading sire, Lemon Drop stakes winner Kolokol out of a mare by Hector Protector, a son of Woodman (also Kid, and is out of a three-parts-sister to Champion racehorse and sire A.P. Indy. sire of Bahhare, Woodborough and Timber Country) and stakes winner Liberty He is already sire of 18 stakes winners, including the brilliant multiple grade Leader out of a mare by Umatilla (a son of Miswaki). Woodman and Miswaki are one winner Hay List. both Mr. Prospector/Buckpasser crosses, which suggests trying mares descending from the similarly-bred Seeking the Gold (sire of Dubawi, Lujain and Secret Statue of Liberty has already proved his potential with the Danzig line, siring grade two Savings; grandsire of Dash For Cash). Other branches of Mr. Prospector that winner Mic Mac out of a mare by Tertian, a son of Danzig; stakes winner Broadway have worked under Storm Cat and would be available in Australia include Fappiano Harmony out of a mare by Danzig son, Rokosz; and Singapore grade one winner (through Defensive Play and Unbridled’s Song), Forty Niner (sire of Distorted Golden Star/In the Crown out of a mare by Danzig son Snadee. Obviously virtually Humor, Twining, Roar and End Sweep), Geiger Counter, Gone West (through any strain of Danzig is worthy of consideration here, but we can note that there are Zafonic and Xaar, who would be particularly interesting here), Gulch (through already nearly 40 stakes winners on a Storm Cat cross with mares descending from Thunder Gulch, who is very appealing), Hussonet, Jade Hunter, Kingmambo (sire Danzig through the Danehill line, including from daughters of Flying Spur (sire of King’s Best and Dubai Destination), Machiavellian (sire of Street Cry and of Casino Prince, Jet Spur and Magnus), Redoute’s Choice (sire of Snitzel, Vettori; grandsire of Street Sense), and Marquetry. Stratum and Not A Single Doubt), Dansili, Catbird, Commands (a brother to Danewin), Fastnet Rock (who is out of mare by Storm Cat’s close relative, Royal There are 16 stakes winners by Storm Cat line stallions out of Sir Tristram line Academy), Danzero, Lion Hunter, Magic of Sydney, Dane Friendly, Johan mares, six of them grade one, and Statue of Liberty has a pedigree that should Cruyff, Desert King, Tiger Hill and Special Dane. It would also be interesting to try daughters of Exceed and Excel (giving inbreeding to the dam of Statue of Liberty’s broodmare sire, Seattle Slew). Other Danzig line branches and broodmare sires whose daughters have produced Storm Cat line stakes winners are Danehill’s brother Eagle Eyed; Chief’s Crown (who is bred on a parallel Northern Dancer/ Secretariat cross to Storm Cat, and who is sire of Grand Lodge and Beautiful Crown – both broodmare sires of Storm Cat line stakes winners – as well as Be My Chief); Belong to Me; Bertolini; Danzig Connection; ; Green Desert (sire of Desert Sun, Volksraad, Magic Ring – all broodmare sires of Storm Cat line stakes winners – Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit and Desert Prince; granddam of I Am Invincible); Mister C; Pine Bluff; Langfuhr; Maroof. Introducing Danzig through Honor Grades and Anabaa – broodmare sire of a Storm Cat line grade one winner – both duplicate the female line of Statue of Liberty, as found in Hay List.

Statue of Liberty is also sire of a stakes winner out of a mare by Spinning World (sire of Thorn Park). Spinning World is Nureyev, who could also be introduced through Peintre Celebre (broodmare sire of a Storm Cat line grade one winner), Fasliyev, Stravinsky and Starcraft. Nijinsky II is a close relative to Storm Cat, who has already worked under Storm Cat through Caerleon and his sons Generous, Tenby and Alquoz; through Royal Academy, a close relative to Storm Cat and sire of Bel Esprit; and Strawberry Road (by Whiskey Road, himself broodmare sire of a Storm Cat line stakes winner); and might also be brought in through Serheed, Western Symphony, Copper Kingdom, Lord of the Dance, and Yeats. The Minstrel is a three-quarters brother to Nijinsky II and can be introduced through Palace Music (broodmare sire of a Storm Cat line stakes winner), Naturalism, Bakharoff, Chem and Masterclass. Introducing Vice Regent, a horse with a similar background to The Minstrel through Dehere (a parallel Northern Dancer/

66 www.sunstud.com.au Hay List www.sunstud.com.au 67 work well with Sir Tristram. Among the Sir Tristram line stallions who appear as broodmare sires of Storm Cat line stakes winners are Dr Grace, Grosvenor, Kaapstad, Marauding, Military Plume and Zabeel, who are all broodmare sires of Storm Cat line grade one winners, and Sovereign Red. It is also possible to introduce Zabeel through Octagonal (broodmare sire of two Storm Cat line stakes winners), which suggests other Zabeel sons Don Eduardo, Savabeel and Reset, and Octagonal’s son, Lonhro, himself sire of Denman.

Storm Cat line stallions have done well over Blushing Groom line mares, and Statue of Liberty has followed the trend, siring graded stakes winner Miss Steele out of a mare by Shagny (giving inbreeding to Storm Bird and a sister). Blushing Groom could also be brought in through Rainbow Quest sire of Quest For Fame (who should work well here, and who is sire of Viscount), Spectrum and Bin Ajwaad; Rahy, sire of Fantastic Light and Noverre; Orientate; Housebuster; Ifrad; Jahafil; Nassipour; Pre Emptive Strike; and Tawfiq.

Statue of Liberty is sire of graded stakes winners Dan Baroness and Liberty’s Gem out of mares by Rubiton (by Century). There are also eight Storm Cat line stakes winners out of mares descending from Century through Centaine, and Rubiton’s brother Euclase should also be considered.

Mares by Is It True (broodmare sire of Statue of Liberty’s brilliant son Hay List) will give linebreeding to Statue of Liberty’s family, as would bringing in daughters of Congrats and Bernardini (by A.P. Indy, a three-quarters brother to the dam of Statue of Liberty) or Bite the Bullet. Statue of Liberty sired grade two winner Spirits Dance out of a mare by Hurricane Sky, a grandson of Bletchingly (from the Star Kingdom line), a horse bred on a similar cross to Brave Warrior (sire of Show A Heart), both carrying Nijinsky II. He also has stakes winner Elysees out of a mare by King’s High (by Full On Aces, from the Kaoru Star branch of Star VIC Kingdom). Statue of Liberty is sire of juvenile graded winner Active Minoru out of a mare by Agnes Tachyon (by Sunday Silence, broodmare sire of two Storm Cat line grade one winners, and found in Australia through Tayasu Tsuyoshi, Fuji Kiseki and Genuine). Since Sunday Silence is by Halo, it could also pay to consider mares by other Halo line stallions Don’t Say Halo and More Than Ready (sire of Sebring). WANTED Statue of Liberty is sire of multiple stakes winner Dawn Approach out of a mare by Snippets, who can be brought in through Pins, Snowland, Snippetson, Picnicker Bay 2006 [16hh] and Spartacus. The Storm Cat line has also crossed successfully with In Reality Fastnet Rock x Fragmentation by Snippets through Relaunch (broodmare of a Statue of Liberty stakes winner, and available through Honour and Glory) and Valid Appeal (who can be brought in through Southern Appeal). Storm Cat has done well with Damascus, who can be found through Gilded Time and Salieri, and Success Express also appeals here.

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68 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 69 STUD RECORD Popular With Trainers: Yearlings Sold Up To WANTED entered stud in 2010. Sire of 92 runners, 42 winners (45%), earnings of over $230K In 2016 $2.3 million, 1 stakes winner, 3 stakes placegetters, inc- DEAD OR ALIVE (Daylami; ). 1 win, SAJC Oaklands P.-L. Rough Justice (Maroof; Shannon). 6 wins, $451,900, MRC Pancare Foundation P., VRC AR Over $1 million in progeny earnings 2015-16. Creswick Series Heat H., Red Tempo H., MVRC Jeep 55 H., 3d VRC AR Creswick Series Final S.-L. G1 winning sprinter (winning Newmarket as War Point (Secret Savings; Sir Tristram). 1 win, $134,980, 2d MVRC City Jeep H., 3d VRC (Super Impose P.) UCI S.-L. a 3YO) Surf Seeker (Imperial Prince; Crested Wave). 1 win, 2d Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic (R)-L. Shaf (Jade Robbery; Night Shift). 6 wins, $209,210, SAJC Schweppes SA Sprint Final H., By Champion Sire FASTNET ROCK Schweppes H., Tawqeet H., Oakbank RC Channel 7 H., 4th MVRC Red Anchor S.-G3. Kalabek (Zeditave; Palace Music). 2 wins, $98,915, MRC JRA 2YO H., The Cove Hotel H., 2d 2016 winners inc. Rough Justice, Shaf, MVRC Wedrive.com.au Your Car H. Sort After etc. Want to Rock (Rock of Gibraltar; Archregent). 1 win, $84,400, VRC New Year 2YO P. Call Me Curtis (Lion Hunter; Raise a Stanza). 2 wins, SAJC Mac Drink Driving Grow Up H., 2d SAJC Akeed Mofeed at Goldin Farms P. Winesearch (Last Tycoon; Vain). 1 win, SAJC Fred Vella Tyres & Crash Repairs 2YO H., 2d SAJC Morphettville Equine Clinic H. Waipari Lad (Testa Rossa; Volksraad). 1 win, Otago RC Steven Prince Stables 2YO H. Dangerous Breeding (Hurricane Sky; Sovereign Red). 1 win, Warrnambool RC VOBIS Gold Strike. Most Wanted - Winfield (H.K.) (Encosta de Lago; Beechcraft). 1 win, $79,000, VRC Elizabeth Dunkley & Jason Lee H. Sort After (More Than Ready; Zeditave). 2 wins, 2d ATC TAB More Than Winning H. Hot Demand (Pins; Imperial Seal). 2 wins, 2d SAJC William Hill P. Francesco (Favorite Trick; Bluebird). 1 win, 3d ATC Schweppes Golden Gift 2YO P. Commissar (Dayjur; Saros). 1 win, 2d ATC TAB Early Quaddie H. RACE RECORD

Stakes won: $1,216,000 SIRE RECORD FASTNET ROCK WON VRC Newmarket H.-G1, Flemington (1200m) Group 1 winner, Champion 3YO colt & sprinter in Australia in 2005. 6 wins, $1,724,100, AJC Kindergarten S.-G3, Randwick (1100m) VRC Lightning S.-G1, MRC Oakleigh P.-G1, AJC Up and Coming S.-G2, VRC (Linlithgow S.) STC Pet & Animal Show 2YO H., Rosehill (1100m) Lexus Classic S.-G2, (Danehill S.) Rory's Jester P.-G3, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S.-G3, 2d AJC TJ Smith S.-G1, VRC Newmarket H.-G1, AJC San Domenico S.-G2, STC Pago Pago S.-G2, MRC Guineas Prelude-G3, 3d AJC Sires' Produce S.-G1, 4th STC Golden Slipper S.- 2ND MVRC William Reid S.-G1, Moonee Valley (1200m) G1, Silver Slipper S.-G2. Champion Aust. Sire in 2011-12, 2014-15, second in 2012-13. VRC (Victoria Racing Club S.) Patinack Classic-G1, Leading Aust. Sire (worldwide earnings) in 2011-12, 2014-15. Leading Aust. Sire of 3YOs VRC Lightning S.-G1, Flemington (1000m) in 2011-12, 2014-15. Sire of the winners of over $93 million, 94stakes winners, 82 stakes VRC Danehill S.-G2, Flemington (1200m) placegetters, inc- ATLANTIC JEWEL (Zabeel; Nashwan). Leading 3YO Filly on 2012 WTR (Sprint). Leading 3YO 3RD MRC Schillaci S.-G2, Caulfield (1000m) Filly on 2011 WTR (Medium/Intermediate). Champion 3YO Filly & Older Mare in Australia in AJC Canonbury S.-L, Randwick (1100m) 2011-12 & 2013-14. 10 wins, $1,587,925, ATC All Aged S.-G1, MRC Caulfield S.-G1. MOSHEEN (Stravinsky; Kaapstad). Joint Top Filly of 2010- 11 Australasian 2YO 4TH MVRC Manikato S.-G1, Moonee Valley (1200m) Classifications. 8 wins, $2,780,350, VRC Oaks-G1, ATC Randwick Guineas-G1, (Storm AJC TJ Smith S.-G1, Randwick (1200m) Queen S.) Vinery Stud S.-G1, VRC Australian Guineas-G1. MRC Oakleigh P.-G1, Caulfield (1100m) SEA SIREN (Success Express; Haulpak). Champion Older Female Sprinter in Ireland in 2013. 7 wins, $1,744,473, BTC Cup-G1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S.-G1. (Polar Falcon; Ela-Mana-Mou). 7 wins, $2,089,664, Ascot Champion S.-G1, Curragh Mooresbridge S.-G3, Leopardstown Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial-G3, 2d Curragh -G1.

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Dam Danzig FRAGMENTATION, by Snippets. 4 wins 1000- 1300m, $144,530, VRC Australian Cup Carnival S.-L, SAJC Broadway Butchers 2YO H, Easyshift H, 2d MVRC CS Hayes S.- Danehill G3. Dam of eight foals, four to race, three winners, inc:- Razyana WANTED (c. by Fastnet Rock). see race record. Fastnet Rock SHRAPNEL (c. by Charge Forward). 3 wins 1200m, $293,935, SAJC Yallambee Classic-G2, Breeders' S.-G3, 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S.-G1, SAJC Queen Adelaide S.-L. Royal Academy Scattered (f. by Tale of the Cat). Unraced. Dam of- Piccadilly INTERSPERSED (Sebring). 2 wins 1300- 1400m, $133,050, in 2013-14, Canberra Circus Guineas-L, 2d ATC Membership on Sale H, 4th Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Gatana Classic-G3. Shamrock Slipper. 4 wins 800-1000m, $254,000, GCTC Magic Millions Sprint H, 2d Lunchtime BRC Sirromet H, 4th Scone RC Denise’s Joy S.-L. Snippets 2nd Dam Easy Date SOUTHERN SPRINTER, by Southern Appeal. 5 wins 1400m, VATC Silvermoor H. Sister to IN THE MIST (dam of DE LAGO MIST), half-sister to Danazar. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 3 Fragmentation winners, inc- Southern Appeal FRAGMENTATION (Snippets). see above. Southern 3rd Dam Sprinter Ceres Mist CERES MIST, by Plush. Raced once. Half-sister to BOLD RACE, Big Bruiser. Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc- IN THE MIST. 10 wins 1100-2250m, $215,020, SAJC Morphettville Guineas-L, Johnnie Walker Classic H.-L, OJ Smith Challenge S.-L, John D Lee S.-L-twice, 2d SAJC Sedgwick Classic S.-G2, 3d SAJC Port -G3. Dam of- DE LAGO MIST. 2 wins 1200-1400m, $371,875, VRC Sires’ Produce S.-G2, SAJC Breeders’ S.-G3, 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Oaks -G2, 4th AJC Sires’ Produce S.-G1. Dam of- INSTINCTION. 4 wins 1200-1500m, $274,160, VRC Hilton Hotels S.-L, MRC Zeditave S.-L, 3d VRC CS Hayes S.-G3. Into the Mist. Winner 1200m in 2014-15, 2d SAJC Laelia S.-L. Granma Gertey. Placed, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f)-G3, Quezette S.-L. Danazar. Winner 1200m, 2d SAJC Alcohol Go- Easy S.-L, 4th SAJC Sires’ Produce S.-G3.

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SNIPPETS Group 1 winner, Champion 3YO Sprinter in Aust/NZ. 9 wins, $1,058,050, AJC Sires' Produce S.-G1, Galaxy H.-G1, VATC Oakleigh P.-G1, AJC Challenge S.-G2, Illawarra TC Brambles Classic H.-G3, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S.-L, QTC (Phelan Ready P.) JF Meynink S.-L, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO S. (R)-L, 2d VRC Lightning S.-G1. Sire of the winners of over $76 million, 57 stakes winners, 45 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $96 million - 83 stakes winners - 12 Group One winners inc OVERREACH, CRYSTAL LILY, FIVEANDAHALFSTAR, ROMANTIC TOUCH, BEL SPRINTER, RED TRACER, SHELLSCRAPE, WANTED, SNITZEL, MARJU SNIP, MAGNUS, UNEARTHLY, NICOSCENE, SAN NICASIO, SCANDIVA, JOLIE BAY, DUSTY STAR, IL SAGGIATORE, DO RA MI, etc.

72 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 73 ANALYSIS Surf Seeker out of a mare by Imperial Prince, who is available through Tierce, Encounter, Imperial Baron, Nordic Prince and Victory Prince. A graded stakes winner at two, Wanted emulated his own sire, Fastnet Rock, by developing into a championship caliber sprinter at three, with a string of Fastnet Rock’s broodmare sire, Royal Academy, is a very close relative to Storm outstanding grade one performances headline by a victory in the Newmarket Cat, and Fastnet Rock has already sired grade one winner Irish Lights, grade two Handicap (G1). In addition to being a son of Fastnet Rock, Wanted is out of stakes winner Zululand, and graded scorer Fast ‘n’ Rocking out of mares by Storm Cat’s winning daughter of Snippets, who is also already a multiple graded producer. son, Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg); grade one winner Foxwedge out of a mare by Storm Cat’s son, Forest Wildcat, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Giant’s Fastnet Rock and sons have established a very strong affinity for mares from the Causeway (very interesting here, and also sire of Shamardal). Other Storm Cat Mr. Prospector line. Fastnet Rock already has five stakes winners – two graded – sons that could be used include Tale of the Cat (sire of Real Saga and Falkirk), out of mares by Woodman, sire of Timber Country, Hector Protector, Bahhare, Catrail, High Yield and Van Nistelrooy. From the Bluebird branch of Storm Bird, Woodborough, Way of Light (particularly interesting here) and Dr. Johnson. Fastnet Rock, has a stakes winner out of a mare by Lake Coniston, which would also Woodman is bred on the same cross as Miswaki (sire of Umatilla, who would give suggest trying daughters of Dolphin Street and Blues Traveller. It might also pay an attractive inbreeding to Nijinsky II, and of Bachelor Duke, the broodmare sire of a to bring in mares carrying The Minstrel (a three-parts-brother to Nijinsky II), whose Fastnet Rock graded stakes winner) and Seeking the Gold, sire of Dubawi, Secret son, True Hero, is broodmare sire of Fastnet Rock grade two winner Hvasstan, and Savings (broodmare sire of Wanted’s stakes performer War Point, and sire of Dash who is sire of Palace Music, Masterclass, Bakharoff and Chem, and grandsire of For Cash) and Lujain (who would give inbreeding to Nijinsky II). Fastnet Rock has Naturalism. grade one winner Lone Rock out of a mare by Lion Cavern (brother to Gone West, sire of Elusive Quality, Grand Slam and Mr. Greeley, and of Zafonic, who gives The cross of Fastnet Rock with mares from the Nureyev branch of Northern Dancer the three-parts-brothers Nijinsky II and The Minstrel, and is himself sire of Xaar, has been a profitable one. In addition to a stakes winner out of a mare by Nureyev the broodmare sire of a Fastnet Rock grade two winner). Fastnet Rock’s grade one himself, Fastnet Rock has grade one winners Rock Classic and Nechita out of mares by winner Super Cool is out of a mare by Kingmambo (sire of King’s Best and Dubai Peintre Celebre. He sired the brilliant Mosheen from a daughter of Stravinksy, and Destination) and he also has a graded stakes winner out of a mare by ’s has a stakes winner from a mare by Polar Falcon (sire of Pivotal). Other Nureyev Son, a brother to Kingmambo (sire of King’s Best and Dubai Destination). Fastnet sources to consider are Spinning World (sire of Thorn Park) and Fasliyev. Rock is sire of grade one winner Albany Reunion out of a mare by Fusaichi Pegasus, and a stakes winner out of a mare by the similarly-bred Distorted Humor (by Forty Sadler’s Wells is a three-quarters brother to Nureyev, and Fastnet Rock has Niner, also sire of Twining, End Sweep and Roar). Fastnet Rock grade one winner demonstrated an extremely strong affinity for mares from that line. Out of mares by Amicus is out of a mare by El Moxie, and there is also a graded stakes winner by a Sadler’s Wells himself, Fastnet Rock has six stakes winners, including grade one son of Fastnet Rock out of a mare by El Moxie’s close relative Machiavellian (sire scorer, . From mares by Sadler’s Wells’s, son, Galileo (sire of of Vettori and Street Cry and grandsire of Street Sense). Fastnet Rock also has Teofiloand New Approach) Fastnet Rock has another six stakes winners, including a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Thunder Gulch (who gives the genetic classic winners and Magicool. Fastnet Rock also has grade one winner First relatives Nijinsky II and Storm Bird), and stakes winners out of mares by Afleet Seal out of a mare by Scenic (sire of Blevic). There are also group/graded winners and Jade Robbery. There is also a stakes winner by a son Fastnet Rock out of a by Fastnet Rock and a son out of mares by Sadler’s Wells grandson, Singspiel, also mare by Empire Maker, who is by Unbridled, suggesting daughters of Unbridled’s suggesting trying mares by Montjeu, High Chaparral, Barathea, Carnegie, King Song, who should fit well here, and other sources of Mr. Prospector cross include of Kings, Medaglia d’Oro and Artie Schiller. Fairy King is a three-parts-brother Hussonet and Bellotto. to Nureyev, and Fairy King’s son, Encosta de Lago (sire of Northern Meteor) is broodmare sire of Fastnet Rock’s graded stakes winner Empress Rock. This suggests Fastnet Rock carries Sir Tristram through Marauding, but he has crossed well back trying mares by other sons of Fairy King, such as Falbrav, Helissio and Revoque. over that strain, exception, siring a grade one winner out of a mare by Sir Tristram, and three graded stakes winners, including grade one winners Atlantic Jewel and Fastnet Rock stakes winner Cluster is out of a mare by Last Tycoon, who could be Planet Rock, out of mares by Zabeel (who could be brought in through Octagonal brought in through Iglesia , Written Tycoon, Bigstone, Just Awesome, Marju, and his son Lonhro, as well as Reset, Savabeel, Denman and Don Eduardo). O’Reilly, Towkay and Knowledge.Fastnet Rock also has a grade two winner out Out of a mare by Kaptive Edition (by Kaapstad), a son of Fastnet Rock has sired of a mare by Al Hareb, a son of El Gran Senor (brother to Try My Best, the sire of grade one winner Press Statement. Other sons of Sir Tristram that might be used Last Tycoon). From the Deputy Minister branch of Northern Dancer, Fastnet Rock are Dr. Grace, Grosvenor, Kaapstad, Military Plume and El Qahira. From another has sired graded winner We’re Gonna Rock out of a mare by Dehere. branch of the line of Sir Ivor, the sire of Sir Tristram, Wanted is sire of stakes placed

74 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 75 Crossed back over mares from his own Danzig line Fastnet Rock has sired a grade two winner out of a mare by Mister C; stakes winners, one graded, from mares by Volksraad and Magic Ring (both by Green Desert, also sire of Invincible Spirit, Cape Cross, Desert Sun and Desert Prince; grandsire of I Am Invincible); and Beautiful Crown (by Chief’s Crown, also sire of Grand Lodge and Be My Chief). We would not be normally recommending Danehill line stallions visit Wanted, but in the case of mares by Not A Single Doubt, there are some compelling reasons, with his sire having a somewhat similar pedigree to Fastnet Rock (combining Danehill/Star Kingdom/Sir Ivor/Nijinsky II) and his dam being half-sister to Wanted’s broodmare sire Snippets, thus giving inbreeding to Easy Date. With regard to Snippets, we think that using mares, by the previously mentioned Scenic, Secret Savings and Lonhro, as well as Gilded Time, all appeal as they carry Grey Flight, and duplicating this mare has worked well for horses carrying Snippets.

Reversing the very successful More Than Ready/Danehill cross, Fastnet Rock has sired two stakes winners out, including grade one winner Atlante out of mares by More Than Ready. More Than Ready is a Halo line stallion, and other Halo line horses that appeal here are Don’t Say Halo, and Sunday Silence’s sons Tayasu Tsuyoshi, Fuji Kiseki (broodmare sire of Fastnet Rock grade one winner Your Song) and Genuine. Halo is a Hail to Reason line horse and Fastnet Rock has sired the brilliant Smart Missile out of a mare by Comical Strip, who is by Red Ransom, from the Roberto branch of the Hail to Reason line. This would encourage trying mares by Red Ransom sons, such as Intikhab, Sri Pekan, Charge Forward and Domesday, as well as other Roberto sources such as At Talaq, Prized, Brocco and Touching Wood.

Wanted has Nijinsky II and , who combined extremely well with each other, and also with Blushing Groom. From this line, Fastnet Rock is already sire of a grade one winner out of a mare by Peaks and Valleys, and a stakes winner by that horse’s QLD sire, Mt. Livermore (also sire of Orientate and Housebuster), a stakes winner out of a mare by Rainbow Quest, and graded winner out of a mare by his son, Quest For Fame (sire of Viscount, who looks particularly interesting), and this strain could also be introduced through Fantastic Light, Noverre, Spectrum and Nassipour. BEL ESPRIT The Star Kingdom sireline is on the wane in the broodmare population but current representatives that have potential here include Canny Lad, Brave Warrior (and his son Show a Heart) and Hurricane Sky. All four are Bletchingly line stallions Bay 1999 [16.2hh] which appeals greatly, and Hurricane Sky, Brave Warrior and Show a Heart all give linebreeding to Nijinsky II (in ten Fastnet Rock stakes winners, five of them Royal Academy x Bespoken by Vain grade one). Another source of Nijinsky II is Success Express, broodmare sire of Fastnet Rock’s outstanding daughter Sea Siren.

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76 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 77 STUD RECORD Leading Queensland Sire (Earnings & Winners) BEL ESPRIT entered stud in 2003. Leading Aust. Sire of Winners in 2012-13. Sire of 794 runners, 544 winners (68%), earnings of over $51million, 3 Group One winners, Champion Sire of racing immortal BLACK CAVIAR 23 stakes winners, 20 stakes placegetters, inc- BLACK CAVIAR (Desert Sun; Snippets). Horse of the Year in Australia 3 times. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter A Champion Australian Sire (by winners), in Australia 3 times. 25 wins, $7,364,462, ATC TJ Smith S.-G1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S.-G1, VRC Newmarket H.-G1, (Victoria Racing Club S.) Patinack equalling all-time Australian record Classic-G1-twice, Lightning S.-G1-thrice. BEL SPRINTER (Snippets; Miswaki). 8 wins, $1,082,370, ATC Galaxy H.-G1, MRC Caulfield Sprint H.-G2, MVRC Ian McEwen S.-G3, 2d Singapore TC Krisflyer Produced more than 100 individual winners International Sprint-G1. annually for past 6 seasons BEL MER (At Talaq; Sir Dapper). 4 wins, $599,575, SAJC Robert Sangster S.-G1, MRC (WJ Adams S.) JRA S.-L, 2d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1, MVRC (AJ Moir S.) Schweppes S.-G2. Sire of 550+ winners & more than $50 million AFLEET ESPRIT (Danewin; Luskin Star). 5 wins, $425,870, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G2, VRC (VRC Spring Fillies H.) Cap d'Antibes S.-L, MRC in prizemoney Pancare Foundation H. SE SAUVER (Giant's Causeway; Secretariat). 2 wins, $192,725, VRC Edward Manifold S.-G2, 2d MRC Dash For Cash H., 4th MRC Quezette S.-G3. GABBIDON (Scenic; Denizen). 4 wins, $233,090, MRC (Tranquil Star S.) Thousand Guineas Prelude-G3, SAJC (National S.) Jansz S.-G3. VIVACIOUS SPIRIT (Snippets; Last Tycoon). 3 wins, $254,810, MRC How Now S.- G3, 2d MRC (Autumn S.) Perri Cutten Cup-G2, SAJC Yallambee Classic-G2, MRC Thoroughbred Club S.-G3, 3d MRC (Doveton S.) Kevin Hayes S.-L. OREGON SPIRIT (Oregon; Imperial Seal). 8 wins, $433,213, MRC (Mornington) Lord S.-L, VRC Flight Lieutenant Peter Armytage H., 2d MRC (Victoria Gold Cup) Mornington Cup Prelude-L. AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (Zeditave; Snippets). 6 wins, $382,200, BRC Lough Neagh S.-L, 2d ATC Royal Sovereign S.-G2, BRC Dalrello P.-L. BELTROIS (Noalcoholic; Comeram). 6 wins, $397,185, MRC LT Cleary S.-L, VRC RACE RECORD Highpoint H., 2d VRC Bobbie Lewis H.-G3, Standish H.-G3. ANGELS BEACH (Zeditave; Marauding). 6 wins, SAJC Manihi Classic-L, 2d ATC Stakes won: $2,073,600 Maurice McCarten S.-G3, MRC Sir John Monash S.-G3, MVRC (MVRC Future Stars Sprint) Carlyon S.-L. WON MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, Caulfield (1200m) LOVEYAMADLY (Danehill Dancer; Lord Seymour). 6 wins, $319,338, MVRC Abell S.- BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S.-G1, Doomben (1350m) L, 2d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S.-G3, Doveton S.-L. VRC Maribyrnong P.-G2, Flemington (1000m) STRIKE THE TIGER (Straight Strike; Great Wall). 6 wins, $214,390, TTC Gold MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g)-G3, (1000m) Sovereign S.-L, Silver Ingot 2YO H., BRC Brc.com.au H. MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, (1100m) MRC HDF McNeil S.-G3, Caulfield (1100m) CITY OF SONG (Umatilla; Snippets). 5 wins, $339,993, MRC Blue Sapphire S.-L, VRC MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S.-L, (1000m) Melbourne Citymission H., MRC Race-Tech H. MVRC (St AlbansS.) Pierre Fontaine Trophy-L, (1000m) SILVER BULLION (Desert King; Noalcoholic). 5 wins, $273,000, VRC Kensington S.-L, MVRC Gillies Famous Pies H., Sportingbet Premium H. 2ND VRC Newmarket H.-G1, Flemington (1200m) PEACH TREE (Naturalism; Sir Tristram). 5 wins, $220,450, WATC Belmont Classic-L, MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1, Caulfield (1600m) 2d WATC Belmont Oaks-L, Matchmaker Classic-L. MVRC Manikato S.-G1, Moonee Valley (1200m) WORK THE ROOM (Grand Lodge; Law Society). 5 wins, $168,851, Qld Tatt's RC MRC Invitation S.-G1, Caulfield (1400m) Tattersall's Mile-L. ICONIC (Danehill; Snippets). 4 wins, $475,650, MVRC (MVRC Future Stars Sprint) 3RD AJC TJ Smith S.-G2, Randwick (1200m) Carlyon S.-L, 2d MRC Rubiton S.-G2, SAJC National S.-G3. KEEN ARRAY (Zabeel; Bluebird). 4 wins, $492,450, MRC Blue Sapphire S.-L., 2d VRC (Ascot Vale S.) Coolmore Stud S.-G1. HONEY FLOWER (Picnicker; Copper Kingdom). 4 wins, $215,375, VRC (Begonia Belle S.) GH Mumm S.-L, 3d SAJC DC McKay S.-G3. KEN AROK (At Talaq; Sir Dapper). 4 wins, $272,884, Singapore TC 3YO Challenge (1st Leg)- Sgp3, 2d Singapore TC Open H., Class 2 H.-twice. 78 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 79 FEMALE LINE

Dam Northern Dancer BESPOKEN, by Vain. Unplaced. Half-sister to MAHAASIN. Dam of fourteen foals, twelve Nijinsky to race, eight winners, inc- BEL ESPRIT (c. by Royal Academy). see previous page. Flaming Page Hashasan (g. by Fusaichi Pegasus). Winner 1400m, AJC Coogee H, 2d BRC Royal Racingjobs.com.au P. Academy Crimson Satan 2nd Dam Crimson Saint VIN D’AMOUR, by Adios. Head of The 1983-84 NZ 2YO Free H. Joint Head of The Bolero Rose 1983-84 Australasian 2YO Classification. 4 wins 1000- 1400m, Manawatu Sires’ Produce S.-G1, Matamata Breeders’ S.-G2, 2d WRC Evergreen Lodge S.-G2, 3d HBJC Gold Trail S.-G3, Masterton RC Lowland S.-G3. Half-sister to SECRET SEAL. Wilkes Dam of 5 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc- MAHAASIN (Biscay). 5 wins 900-1200m, $525,050, VATC Blue Diamond S.-G1, VRC Vain Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, VATC Laurent-Perrier S.-L, 2d VRC Edward Manifold S.-G2, Elated VATC Blue Diamond Prelude-G3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Fillies S. (R)-L, 3d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S.-G2. Dam of- Bespoken Love of Kentucky. Unraced. Grandam of- Adios Arakti (Rakti). 2 wins 1600-2100m, 2d ARC Great Northern Guineas Prelude-L, Vin d’Amour 3d WRC Trentham S.-G3. Gliteren 3rd Dam GLITEREN, by Final Orders. 5 wins, 3d VRC Provincial Plate, DJC McLean S. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:- VIN D’AMOUR. see above. SECRET SEAL. 8 wins 1600-2200m, $139,730, Hawke's Bay Cup-G3, HBJC Ormond Memorial S.-G3, Wanganui JC Tim Rogers S.-G3, Taranaki S.-L, Waikato RC Thoroughbred Management Plate, 2d WRC HR Chalmers S.H.-L, 3d New Zealand St Leger-G1. Wagtail. Unplaced. Dam of- Queen of Saxony. 7 wins 1600-2100m, WATC Swan River Welter H, Budget Super Rent H, 3d WATC Belmont Oaks-L. Dam of- 3d WATC Belmont Oaks-L. Dam of- KING OF SAXONY. 6 wins 1400-3200m, $416,200, WATC Perth Cup-G2, Melvista S.- L, VRC Bortolotto's H, WATC Crown Welter H, Jemoyn 2YO H, Green and Gold Quality 2YO S, 2d WATC Derby-G1, WATC Sires' Produce S.-G3, Lindsay Rosenthal S.-L

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VAIN Group 1 winner, Head of The 1968-69 Aust. 2YO Free H. 12 wins,, STC Golden Slipper S.-G1, AJC Champagne S.-G1, VRC (Cantala S.) George Adams H.-G1, Sires' Produce S.-G1, VATC Caulfield Guineas-G1. Champion Aust. Sire in 1983-84, second in 1978- 79, 1982-83, third in 1981-82. Champion Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 1982-83, 1983-84. Champion Aust. Broodmare Sire in 1990-91, 1993-94. Sire of the winners of over $9.0 million, 46 stakes winners, 39 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $80 million - 99 stakes winners - 15 Group One winners inc DENMAN, IKE'S DREAM, BEL ESPRIT, PROPRIETOR, ARLINGTON ROAD, PRESERVE, JOIE DE GRISE, VEGAS, CHIEF DE BEERS, KELTRICE, KENVAIN, JETBALL, GOLDEN SWORD, CENTRO, etc.

80 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 81 ANALYSIS Snippets has been a wonderful influence under Bel Esprit, appearing in seven of his stakes winners, including Black Caviar, and grade one winning Bel Sprinter (out of a Snippets mare). Bel Esprit also has graded stakes winner Vivacious Spirit out of a Bel Esprit has earned undying fame as sire of the magnificent Black Caviar. mare by Snippets, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Snippets son, Picnicker. Himself a grade one winning sprinter at two and three, Bel Esprit – a son of This also suggests mares by Pins, Snippetson, Snowland and Spartacus, all sons Champion Sprinter Royal Academy – is the world’s leading standard-bearer of Snippets. for the Nijinsky II branch of the Northern Dancer line, and he has been the Champion Sire standing in Victoria for each of the last eight seasons. Bel Esprit has two stakes winners, including the grade one winning Bel Mer, from mares by At Talaq, a son of Roberto. Royal Academy sired stakes winners out of Bel Esprit’s fabulous daughter Black Caviar is out of a mare by Desert Sun, by Green Dancer (also sire of Volksraad, Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit and Magic Ring, and grandsire of I Am Invincible, who could work well here), from the Danzig branch of Northern Dancer. From the Danehill branch of Danzig, Bel Esprit has sired grade two winner Afleet Esprit out of a mare by Danewin (a brother to Commands), as well as stakes winners out of mares by Danehill himself, and by Danehill Dancer (sire of Choisir) and Desert King. Other sources of Danehill that have particularly strong appeal are Redoute’s Choice (sire of Snitzel, Stratum and Not a Single Doubt), Flying Spur (whose dam is closely related the broodmare sire of a Royal Academy line grade one winner), Fastnet Rock (giving inbreeding to Royal Academy) and Tiger Hill (broodmare sire of two Nijinsky II line grade one winners). Looking at Danehill grandsons, we can note that Magnus is closely related to the dam of Black Caviar, and Snitzel and Hinchinbrook are bred on a similar cross to Black Caviar’s dam. From another branch of the Danzig line, Bel Esprit has sired stakes winner Work The Room out of a mare by Grand Lodge (by Chief’s Crown, also sire of Beautiful Crown and Be My Chief, and a brother to Akaaber).

Bel Esprit’s grade two scorer, Se Sauver, is from a mare by Giant’s Causeway (by Storm Cat, a close relative to Bel Esprit’s sire, Royal Academy). This would suggest utilizing mares by Giant’s Causeway son, Shamardal, as well as bringing in Storm Cat through Hennessy, Johannesburg, Tale of the Cat, Catrail, Van Nistelrooy and Statue of Liberty. Storm Cat is by Storm Bird and that horse could also be worth introducing through Bluebird (sire of Lake Coniston, Dolphin Street and Blues Traveller). Bel Esprit is sire of a stakes winner out of a mare by Naturalism (by Palace Music, a son of The Minstrel – a close relative to Storm Bird, and a three-quarters brother to Nijinsky II), and there are also three other stakes winners by Royal Academy out of The Minstrel line mares, which also suggests daughters Bakharoff and Masterclass.

From the Sadler’s Wells branch of Northern Dancer, Bel Esprit has the multiple graded stakes winner Gabbidon, out of a mare by Scenic (sire of Blevic), suggesting trying mares by such as Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Montjeu (sire of Tavistock), Barathea, High Chaparral, Carnegie and Singspiel, as well as mares by Encosta de Lago (sire of Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain and Delago Brom) who is by Sadler’s Wells’ brother, Fairy King, also sire of Revoque – broodmare sire of Bel Esprit two-year-old stakes winner Sweet Sherry – Falbrav and Helissio. Royal Academy has done well with Northern Dancer through Lyphard, and a good source in Australia might be Alzao. Bel Esprit has also sired a stakes winner out of a mare Noalcoholic (by Nonoalco, like Northern Dancer, a son of Nearctic).

82 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 83 mares descending from Roberto through Lear Fan (brother to Pirate Army) and Robellino. Bel Esprit should also work well with the Roberto line via Red Ransom (who would be particularly interesting through Domesday – giving linebreeding to Nijinsky II/The Minstrel – and also sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab and Charge Forward), Brocco, Prized and Touching Wood. Roberto is a Hail to Reason/Turn-to line stallion, and from the Halo branch of that line, Bel Esprit is sire of stakes winner Oregon Spirit out of a mare by Oregon. There are three other stakes winners on a Royal Academy /Halo cross, including a graded winner out of a mare by Don’t Say Halo. Halo might also work well through More Than Ready and Sunday Silence (available in Australia through Fuji Kiseki, Genuine and Tayasu Tsuyoshi). The Stop the Music branch of Hail to Reason has combined very well with Nijinsky II, could be tried here through Sackford and Squill. Hail to Reason is by Turn-to, also male line ancestor of Sir Tristram. Royal Academy and his sons have sired six stakes winners out of Sir Tristram line mares, with four out of mares by Marauding, who also appears in the pedigree of a Bel Esprit stakes winner, and Bel Esprit has grade one performer Keen Aray out of a mare by Sir Tristram son Zabeel (sire of Octagonal, Savabeel, Reset and grandsire of Lonhro, whose son Denman, brings in Vain, a duplication that is also in Black Caviar).

Out of mares from the Mr. Prospector line, Bel Esprit is sire of stakes winners from daughters of Straight Strike (broodmare sire of the Sir Tristram line sire, Lonhro), and Umatilla (by Miswaki, also sire of the second dam of a Bel Esprit stakes winner). Royal Academy has also done well with mares from this line, and has stakes winners out of mares by Woodman (sire of Hector Protector, Woodborough and Timber Country), Bellotto, Geiger Counter, Unbridled (who could be brought in through Unbridled’s Song), Rhythm, Gone West (who would work well through Zafonic and his son, Xaar, and is also available through Elusive Quality and his son, Elusive City, as well as Grand Slam and Mr. Greeley), Seeking the Gold (available through Dubawi, Lujain and Secret Savings/Dash For Cash), Thunder QLD Gulch and Forty Niner (sire of Distorted Humor, Twining, End Sweep and Roar).

Although Vain – the broodmare sire of Bel Esprit – is not likely to be found very frequently in the male line of the broodmare population, we can note that four of Bel Esprit’s stakes winners – two of them grade one scorers - are inbred to INSTINCTION that strain, and he is definitely worth bringing in when possible. Sources of Vain include Centaine (broodmare sire of a stakes winner by Bel Esprit), Stratum, and Testa Rossa. Bel Esprit has two stakes winners out of mares by Zeditave (sire Grey 2008 [16.1hh] of Strategic and Magic Albert). Bel Esprit should also be well worth trying with Exceed And Excel x De Lago Mist by Encosta de Lago mares carrying Blushing Groom, who is good under Nijinsky II in general, and who is in the broodmare sire line of 12 Royal Academy line stakes winners). Blushing Groom sources including Quest For Fame, Spectrum, Fantastic Light, Nassipour, Orientate and Housebuster.

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84 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 85 GUELPH (Elusive Quality; Danehill). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2013-14. 7 wins, Brilliant Three Times Stakes Winning Sprinter $1,629,200, ATC (AJC Sires' Produce S.-G1, Champagne S.-G1, Flight S.-G1, MRC Thousand Guineas-G1, ATC Tea Rose S.-G2. EXCELEBRATION (Indian Ridge; Warning). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany in 2011. “An exceptional type . . . correct in every way” Champion Older Male Miler in France & GB in 2012. 8 wins, $2,591,098, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S.-G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp- G1, Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois-G1. - Mick Price FLAMBERGE (Blazing Sword; Pre Emptive Strike). 11 wins, $1,725,630, MRC Oakleigh P.- G1, MVRC William Reid S.- G1, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, 2d MRC Rubiton S.-G2. HELMET (Singspiel; Mill Reef). 6 wins, $1,607,300, ATC Champagne S.-G1, Sires Produce By Champion Australian Sire and speed S.-G1, MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1, 3d ATC Golden Rose S.-G1. influence EXCEED AND EXCEL EARTHQUAKE (Marauding; Canny Lad). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2013-14. 5 wins, $1,743,550, MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, ATC Reisling S.-G2, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, 3d ATC Furious S.-G2. Conformation, performance, sire line, pedigree … REWARD FOR EFFORT (Rory's Jester; Imposing). 4 wins, $937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S.- G1, STC Concorde S.- G3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3. and value! OVERREACH (Snippets; Rory's Jester). Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins, $2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, Reisling S.-G2, Widden S.-L, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S.-G1, MRC Schillaci S.-G2. First 2YOs to race in 2016-17 OUTSTRIP (El Prado; Silver Hawk). 3 wins, $869,544, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf-G1, Doncaster Champagne S.-G2, 3d Newmarket Dewhurst S.-G1. MARGOT DID (Shareef Dancer; Darshaan). Champion 3YO Filly in GB in 2011. 5 wins, $421,200, York Nunthorpe S.-G1, 2d York Lowther S.-G2. AMBER SKY (Rubiton; At Talaq). Champion Griffin in Hong Kong in 2011-12. 7 wins, $1,811,992, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint-G1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup-HK1. WILANDER (Snippets; Vain). 4 wins, $351,825, MRC Schillaci S.-G2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, VRC Bob Hoysted H.-L, 4th VRC Lightning S.-G1. SIDESTEP (Quest for Fame; Handy Proverb). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins, $1,343,500, ATC Pago Pago S.-G2, Royal Sovereign S.-G2, Darby Munro S.-L, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, Fireball S.-L. KUROSHIO (Gone West; Storm Cat). 3 wins, $327,400, MVRC Ian McEwen S.-G2, MRC Blue RACE RECORD Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, 3d MRC Schillaci S.-G2. VASHKA (Zabeel; Vain). 8 wins, $484,850, ATC Shannon S.-G2, MRC Moonga S.-G3, ATC WON VRC (VRC Springtime S.) Hilton Hotels S.-L, (1400m) Testa Rossa at Vinery P., Camelot at Coolmore H., 3d ATC Show County H.-G3. MRC Weekend Hussler S.-L, Caulfield (1400m) BEST TERMS (Kris; ). Champion 2YO filly in England in 2011. 4 wins, MRC Zeditave S.-L, Caulfield (1200m) $181,884, Royal Ascot Queen Mary S.-G2, York Lowther S.-G2. Glen Erin Group Maiden P., Kyneton (1479m) MASAMAH (Distant Relative; Superlative). 9 wins, $537,500, Goodwood King George S.-G2, 2d Newbury World Trophy-G3, 3d Goodwood King George S.-G2. 3RD VRC (The Debonair) CS Hayes S.-G3, (1410m) FULBRIGHT (Fairy King; Home Guard). Champion 3YO Colt Sprinter in GB in 2012. 9 wins, MRC Regal Roller S.-L, Caulfield (1200m) $589,101, Newmarket Challenge S.-G2, 2d Meydan Firebreak S.-G3. 4TH ATC Maurice McCarten S.-L, Rosehill (1100m) BURATINO (Kingmambo; Sadler's Wells). 4 wins, $335,299, Royal Ascot Coventry S.-G2, 2d Newmarket Middle Park S.-G1, 3d Curragh Phoenix S.-G1. HEADWATER (Hurricane Sky; River Rough). 3 wins, $460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S.-G2, VRC Kensington S.- L, 3d ATC Todman S.-G2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S.-G1. STUD RECORD CALLIOPE (Elusive Quality; Belong to Me). 2 wins, $202,000, ATC Magic Night S.-G2, INSTINCTION entered stud in 2013. His oldest progeny are 2YOs in 2016/17. Gimcrack S.-L. HEAVY METAL (Lecture; Al Mufti). 8 wins, $546,065, Goodwood Richmond S.-G2, 2d York Gimcrack S.-G2. SIRE RECORD PEARLS (Singspiel; Mill Reef). 2 wins, $207,675, ATC Tea Rose S.-G2, 2d ATC PJ Bell S.-G3, 4th ATC Flight S.-G1. EXCEED AND EXCEL KINGLIKE (King's Best; Palace Music). 2 wins, $347,400, VRC Danehill S.-G2, 2d ATC Group 1 winner, Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2003-04. 7 wins, $1,282,375, Challenge S.-G2. VRC Newmarket H.-G1, MRC Invitation S.-G1. Champion Aust. Sire in 2012-13, INFAMOUS ANGEL (Sadler's Wells; Darshaan). 2 wins, $146,465, Newmarket Lowther S.-G2. second in 2014-15, third in 2013-14. Leading Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2012-13, JABALI (King of Kings; Zeditave). 1 win, $516,000, BRC Queensland Guineas-G2, 2d MRC Blue 2014-15. Leading Aust. Sire (worldwide) in 2013-14. Sire of the winners of over Diamond S.-G1. $110 million, 113 stakes winners, 79 stakes placegetters, inc-

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Dam Danzig DE LAGO MIST, by Encosta de Lago. 2 wins 1200- 1400m, $371,875, VRC Sires’ Produce S.-G2, SAJC Breeders’ S.-G3, 3d Moonee Valley Fillies Oaks Classic-G2, Danehill 4th AJC Sires’ Produce S.-G1. Halfsister to Granma Gertey. Dam of three foals, all Razyana raced, two winners, inc- INTO THE MIST (f. by Redoute's Choice). 5 wins 1200-1600m, $229,580, to 2015-16, Exceed And SAJC Queen of the South S.-G2, William Hill H, Schweppes H, 2d MRC Ladies Day Excel Vase-G3, SAJC Laelia S.- L, 4th SAJC Adelaide Guineas-L. Patrona INSTINCTION (c. by Exceed and Excel). see previous page. De Choice (g. by Redoute's Choice). Winner 2500m in 2015-16. Gladiolus

2nd Dam IN THE MIST, by Southern Appeal. 10 wins 1100- 2250m, $215,020, SAJC Fairy King Morphettville Guineas-L, Johnnie Walker Classic H.-L, OJ Smith Challenge S.-L, Encosta de Lago John D Lee S.-L-twice, 2d SAJC Sedgwick Classic S.-G2, Centaurea Trophy-L, 3d SAJC Port Adelaide Cup-G3. Half-sister to Danazar. Dam of 9 named foals, all Shoal Creek raced, 4 winners, inc:- De Lago Mist DE LAGO MIST (Encosta de Lago). see above. Southern Appeal Granma Gertey (Danzero). Placed, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f)-G3, Quezette S.-L. In The Mist 3rd Dam Ceres Mist CERES MIST, by Plush. Raced once. Half-sister to BOLD RACE, Big Bruiser. Dam of 10 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc- IN THE MIST. see above. Danazar. Winner 1200m, 2d SAJC Alcohol Go- Easy S.-L, 4th SAJC Sires’ Produce S.-G3. Southern Sprinter. 5 wins 1400m, Dam of- FRAGMENTATION. 4 wins 1000-1300m, VRC Australian Cup Carnival S.-L. Dam of- WANTED 3 wins 1100-1200m, $1,216,000, VRC Newmarket H.-G1, AJC Kindergarten S.-G3, 2d VRC Lightning S.-G1, Patinack Classic-G1, MVRC William Reid S.-G1. Sire. SHRAPNEL. 3 wins 1200m, $293,935, SAJC Yallambee Classic-G2, Breeders’ S.-G3, 3d VRC Coolmore Stud S.-G1. Scattered. Unraced. Dam of- INTERSPERSED. 2 wins 1300-1400m, $133,050, Canberra Guineas-L.

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ENCOSTA DE LAGO Group 1 winner, 3 wins, $469,850, VATC (Invitation S.) Vic Health Cup-G1, VRC Ascot Vale S.- G2. Champion Aust. Sire in 2007-08, 2008-09, second in 2003-04, 2005- 06, 2006-07, 2009-10. Leading Aust. Sire (worldwide earnings) in 2010-11. Leading NZ Sire of 3YOs in 2013-14. Champion HK Sire in 2011-12. Sire of the winners of over $162million, 109 stakes winners, 112 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $66 million - 52 stakes winners - 5 Group One winners inc SOFIA ROSA, JAPONISME, PEEPING, THE QUARTERBACK, MUSIR, SEABURGE, CATCH A FIRE, BELIEVE YOURSELF, PHEIDON etc.

88 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 89 From the Storm Bird line, Exceed and Excel has a graded stakes winner out of a mare ANALYSIS by Bluebird (sire of Dolphin Street and Lake Coniston), and stakes winners out of mares by Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg) and his sire, Storm Cat, suggesting By Exceed and Excel – a Champion Sprinter and Champion Sire, who is also trying other Storm Cat sons such as, Tale of the Cat, Catrail, Giant’s Causeway the world’s leading sire of two-year-olds – multiple stakes winning sprinter (sire of Shamardal), High Yield and Van Nistelrooy. From other branches of Instinction is out of juvenile star De Lago Miss. Northern Dancer, Exceed and Excel has a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Last Tycoon, and a stakes winner out of a mare by his son, O’Reilly, with this Exceed and Excel has been exceptional when crossed with stallions from the Rough sire line also being available through Marju, Bigstone, Monde Bleu, Iglesia and Shod II/Thong family, and Instinction is a representative of that cross via Fairy Written Tycoon; Exceed and Excel has two stakes winners out of mares by Dehere King (a great-grandson of Thong). Exceed and Excel has worked very well with mares (by Deputy Minister, also sire of French Deputy), and grade one winner Margot Did from the male line of Fairy King’s brother, Sadler’s Wells, this cross resulting in 11 out of a mare by Shareef Dancer (in the sire line of General Nediym, who could stakes winners, seven graded, including grade one winners Helmet and Outstrip. be a good fit here). Potential Sadler’s Wells broodmare sires to consider here including Singspiel (the broodmare sire of Helmet), and his sire, In the Wings; Artie Schiller and Medaglia d’Oro (by El Prado, the broodmare sire of Exceed and Excel grade one Exceed and Excel has demonstrated a very strong affinity for mares from the Mr. winner Outstrip); Scenic (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner) and Prospector line, this cross being responsible for 23 of his stakes winners. Especially his son Blevic; Barathea (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner); strong has been the cross with mares by Gone West and his son, Elusive Quality Carnegie (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel graded stakes winner); Montjeu (broodmare sire of seven Exceed and Excel stakes winners, six graded including the (sire of Tavistock); Galileo (sire of Teofilo and New Approach); High Chaparral; brilliant filly Guelph, and also broodmare sire of a graded stakes winner by a son Entrepreneur; King of Kings (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel graded stakes of Exceed and Excel). Gone West can also be introduced through Grand Slam, winner); and Refuse to Bend. Mr. Greeley, Zamindar and Xaar, and Elusive Quality is sire of Elusive City. There is also another stakes winner by Exceed and Excel out of a mare by Lion Exceed and Excel also has nine stakes winners out of mares descending from Cavern, a brother to Gone West. Staying with the Mr. Prospector line, there are Nureyev (a grandson of Thong), and he might be introduced through Peintre graded stakes winners out of mares by King’s Best and his sire, Kingmambo (also Celebre, Spinning World (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner, and sire of Thorn Park), Stravinsky (broodmare sire of a graded stakes winner by a son of Exceed and Excel), Fasliyev, Ashkalani, Soviet Star (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner and sire of Starcraft). On this cross there are also graded stakes winners by Exceed and Excel out of mares by Pivotal and his sire Polar Falcon, and Wolfhound, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Theatrical.

Other sources of the Thong family include Geiger Counter; Thatch and his son Thatching, the sire of Archway, Rustic Amber (sire of Sequalo), Shalford and Tirol; Yeats; Geiger Counter; and Lear Fan (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner, and sire of Casual Lies). There has already been an Exceed and Excel millionaire out of a mare by Testa Rossa (whose sire, Perugino, is by Danzig, and is a three-quarters brother to Sadler’s Wells). On the Danzig note, there are also Exceed and Excel line stakes winners out of a mares descending from Danzig son Chief’s Crown, through (by Grand Lodge) and Beautiful Crown.

Exceed and Excel has also found success over several other branches of Northern Dancer. Including Nijinsky II through Royal Academy (sire of Bel Esprit) and Generous (by Caerleon, also sire of Tenby, Corwyn Bay and Alquoz), which also suggests other Nijinsky II line broodmare sires such as Strawberry Road (by Whiskey Road), as well as Serheed, Western Symphony, Copper Kingdom, Lord of the Dance, and the previously mentioned Yeats).

90 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 91 NEW IN sire of Dubai Destination); a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Bellotto; 2016 graded stakes winners out of mares by Lecture and his sire, Seeking the Gold (available through Secret Savings, Dash For Cash, Lujain and Dubawi); a stakes winner out of a mare by Thunder Gulch; a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Umatilla; stakes winners out of mares Timber Country (by Woodman, also sire of Hector Protector, Bahhare and Woodborough) and Woodman’s three-quarters brother Rhythm; a stakes winner out of a mare by Machiavellian (sire of Street Cry and Vettori, grandsire of Street Sense); a graded stakes winners out of a mare by Twining (by Forty Niner, also sire of Distorted Humor, Twining, End Sweep and Roar); and two graded stakes winners out of mares by Real Quiet (by Quiet American, from the Fappiano line, which can also be brought in through Unbridled’s Song and Defensive Play).

Instinction’s pedigree suggests that he should like mares from the Sir Tristram line, and this would be particularly interesting through Zabeel, who brings in Nureyev. Exceed and Excel already has two stakes winners out of mares by Zabeel, and a grade one winner out of a mare by his son Octagonal, which suggest trying daughters of Lonhro, Reset, Savabeel, Denman and Don Eduardo. He is also sire of grade one winner Earthquake out of a mare by Sir Tristram son, Marauding.

Exceed and Excel has proved to have a strong affinity for mares from the Blushing Groom line, with the cross producing nine stakes winners. From the Rainbow Quest branch, there is a trio of stakes winners, one graded out of mares by Spectrum; graded winner Sidestep out of a mare by Quest For Fame, a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Pursuit of Love, and stakes winner out of a mare by Viscount. There is also a stakes winner out of a mare by (by Nashwan), a stakes winner out of a mare by Noverre, and a graded winner out of a mare by his son Rahy (also sire of Fantastic Light), Nassipour, Tawfiq, Housebuster and Orientate. QLD Exceed and Excel has four stakes winners out of Roberto line mares, two from daughters of Red Ransom (sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Charge Forward and Domesday), and one each out of mares by Lear Fan (sire of Casual Lies) and Silver Hawk. From another branch of Hail to Reason, there is also an Exceed and Excel stakes winner from a mare by Cure the Blues (by Stop the Music, sire of JABALI Sackford and Squill).

The cross of Exceed and Excel with mares by Snippets has produced four stakes Bay 2011 [16.1hh] winners including the exceptionally talented Overreach, and Snippets could be Exceed And Excel x Balalaika by King of Kings brought in through Pins, Picnicker, Spartacus, Snippetson and Snowland. From the Star Kingdom line Exceed and Excel has grade one winner Flamberge out of a mare by Blazing Sword, and stakes winners out of mares by Hurricane Sky and Canny Lad. Exceed and Excel has two stakes winners, including graded scorer Sugar Babe, out of mares by Zeditave, and graded winner Furnaces out of a mare by Zedative son, Strategic (also suggesting Magic Albert). 2016 fee $7,700 inc. GST

92 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 93 GUELPH (Elusive Quality; Danehill). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2013-14. 7 wins, $1,629,200, ATC (AJC Sires’ Produce S.-G1, Champagne S.-G1, Flight S.-G1, MRC G2 Queensland Guineas Winner Thousand Guineas-G1, ATC Tea Rose S.-G2. FLAMBERGE (Blazing Sword; Pre Emptive Strike). 11 wins, $1,725,630, MRC Oakleigh P.- G1, MVRC William Reid S.- G1, SAJC Goodwood H.-G1, 2d MRC Rubiton S.-G2. 2nd G1 Blue Diamond (defeating Rubick) HELMET (Singspiel; Mill Reef). 6 wins, $1,607,300, ATC Champagne S.-G1, Sires Produce S.-G1, MRC Caulfield Guineas-G1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude-G3, 3d ATC Golden Rose S.-G1. Multiple Group placed at 2 EXCELEBRATION (Indian Ridge; Warning). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany in 2011. Champion Older Male Miler in France & GB in 2012. 8 wins, $2,591,098, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S.-G1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp- G1, Deauville Prix Jacques By Champion Australian Sire EXCEED AND EXCEL Le Marois-G1. EARTHQUAKE (Marauding; Canny Lad). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2013-14. 5 wins, “He was an explosive 2YO who trained on to win $1,743,550, MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, ATC Reisling S.-G2, 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, 3d ATC Furious S.-G2. a Guineas” - trainer Mick Price REWARD FOR EFFORT (Rory’s Jester; Imposing). 4 wins, $937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S.- G1, STC Concorde S.- G3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3. OVERREACH (Snippets; Rory’s Jester). Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins, $2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, Reisling S.-G2, Widden S.-L, 3d ATC Sires’ Produce S.-G1, MRC Schillaci S.-G2. OUTSTRIP (El Prado; Silver Hawk). 3 wins, $869,544, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf-G1, Doncaster Champagne S.-G2, 3d Newmarket Dewhurst S.-G1. MARGOT DID (Shareef Dancer; Darshaan). Champion 3YO Filly in GB in 2011. 5 wins, $421,200, York Nunthorpe S.-G1, 2d York Lowther S.-G2. AMBER SKY (Rubiton; At Talaq). Champion Griffin in Hong Kong in 2011-12. 7 wins, $1,811,992, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint-G1, HKJC Centenary Sprint Cup-HK1. JABALI (King of Kings; Zeditave). 1 win, $516,000, BRC Queensland Guineas-G2, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3. WILANDER (Snippets; Vain). 4 wins, $351,825, MRC Schillaci S.-G2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3. RACE RECORD SIDESTEP (Quest for Fame; Handy Proverb). Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins, $1,343,500, ATC Pago Pago S.-G2, Royal Sovereign S.-G2, Darby Munro S.-L, Stakes won: $516,000 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, Fireball S.-L. KUROSHIO (Gone West; Storm Cat). 3 wins, $327,400, MVRC Ian McEwen S.-G2, MRC WON BRC Queensland Guineas-G2, Doomben (1600m) Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, 3d MRC Schillaci S.-G2. VASHKA (Zabeel; Vain). 8 wins, $484,850, ATC Shannon S.-G2, MRC Moonga S.-G3, 3d 2ND MRC Blue Diamond S.-G1, Caulfield (1200m) ATC Show County H.-G3. MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-G3, (1100m) BEST TERMS (Kris; Shirley Heights). Champion 2YO filly in England in 2011. 4 wins, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, Flemington (1000m) $181,884, Royal Ascot Queen Mary S.-G2, York Lowther S.-G2. MASAMAH (Distant Relative; Superlative). 9 wins, $537,500, Goodwood King George S.- G2, York City Wall S.-L, 2d Newbury World Trophy-G3. STUD RECORD FULBRIGHT (Fairy King; Home Guard). Champion 3YO Colt Sprinter in GB in 2012. 9 wins, $589,101, Newmarket Challenge S.-G2, 2d Meydan Firebreak S.-G3. JABALI enters stud in 2016. BURATINO (Kingmambo; Sadler’s Wells). 4 wins, $335,299, Royal Ascot Coventry S.-G2, 2d Newmarket Middle Park S.-G1, 3d Curragh Phoenix S.-G1. HEADWATER (Hurricane Sky; River Rough). 3 wins, $460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S.-G2, VRC Kensington S.- L, 3d ATC Todman S.-G2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S.-G1. SIRE RECORD CALLIOPE (Elusive Quality; Belong to Me). 2 wins, $202,000, ATC Magic Night S.-G2, Gimcrack S.-L. EXCEED AND EXCEL Group 1 winner, Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2003-04. 7 wins, $1,282,375, VRC HEAVY METAL (Lecture; Al Mufti). 8 wins, $546,065, Goodwood Richmond S.-G2, Ascot Newmarket H.-G1, MRC Invitation S.-G1. Champion Aust. Sire in 2012-13, second in Longines S., 2d York Gimcrack S.-G2, Epsom Woodcote S.-L. 2014-15, third in 2013-14. Leading Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2012-13, 2014-15. Leading PEARLS (Singspiel; Mill Reef). 2 wins, $207,675, ATC Tea Rose S.-G2, 2d ATC PJ Bell S.- Aust. Sire (worldwide) in 2013-14. Sire of the winners of over $110 million, 113 G3, TAB Place Multi H., 4th ATC Flight S.-G1, Surround S.-G2. stakes winners, 79 stakes placegetters, inc- KINGLIKE (King’s Best; Palace Music). 2 wins, $347,400, VRC Danehill S.-G2, 2d ATC Challenge S.-G2, 4th ATC (Royal Sovereign S.) Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S.-G2.

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Dam Balalaika, by King of Kings. Winner 1200m, 3d VRC Waltzing Lily H.-L. Half-sister to MISS Danzig SCARAMANGA, Mary Hinge. Dam of five foals, four to race, three winners, inc:-. Danehill JABALI (c. by Exceed and Excel). Razyana 2nd Dam Exceed And LOVE OF MARY, by Zeditave. 4 wins 1200- 1600m, $317,840, VRC Edward Manifold Excel Lomond S.-G2, MVRC Champagne S.-G2, VRC Gibson Carmichael S.-L, VATC Quezette S.- L, 2d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude-G3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S.-L, MVRC Great Patrona Western S.-L, VATC Mona S.-L. Half-sister to Pennines. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to Gladiolus race, 8 winners, inc:- MISS SCARAMANGA (Second Empire). 7 wins 1800-2400m, Fairview East Cape Oaks-L, Bold Silvano S, Arlington Book Your Table for Classic Day H, 2d Arling- Sadler’s Wells ton Jockey Club S.-L. Mary Hinge (Second Empire). 4 wins 2000- 2400m, Fairview Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud P, King of Kings 3d Kenilworth Winter Oaks-L, Sun Classique H.-L. Zummerudd Balalaika (King of Kings). see above. Balalaika 3rd Dam Zeditave MORLIN MAID, by Sir Tristram. 4 wins 1200m, BATC Reckless H, 4th QTC CE McDougall Love Of Mary S.-L. Half-sister to WAIKIKI, HAPPY FEATURES. Dam of 14 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:- Morlin Maid LOVE OF MARY. see above. Pennines. 11 wins 1000-1800m, City Tatt’s RC George Negus 2YO P, 2d AJC Canonbury S.-L. Courtroom Sweetie. 3 wins 1250m, STC Leichhardt H, 2d AJC Glenfield H. Dam of- Horse of the Year in Hong Kong in 2010. Champion Sprinter in Hong Kong in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011. 17 wins 1000-1200m, £3,435,972, Hong Kong Sprint-G1-twice, HKJC Chairman’s Sprint Prize-HK1-twice, Centenary Sprint Cup-HK1- twice, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint-Sgp1, HKJC International Sprint Trial- HK2, 1200m-in track record time, Sprint- HK2-twice, 3d Hong Kong Sprint-G1. Opter. 7 wins 900-1600m, $173,335, STC Spring is Schweppes H, 2d VRC Springtime S.-L. Sun Maid. Unplaced. Dam of- Equator. 2 wins 1000-1250m, $194,330, ATC Become an ATC Sponsor H, 2d MRC Sandown Guineas-G2, 3d ATC Champagne S.-G1.

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KING OF KINGS Group 1 winner, Joint Champion 3YO Miler in Ireland in 1998. 5 wins, £326,845, The Two Thousand Guineas-G1, Curragh National S.-G1, Railway S.- G3, 2d Curragh Anglesey S.-G3. Champion NZ Sire of 2YOs in 2002-03. Sire of the winners of over $30 million, 23 stakes winners, 24 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $34 million - 16 stakes winners - 1 Group One winner inc REGALLY READY, JABALI, HAVANA REY, SHIMRAAN, ROYAL PLEASURE, CHANNEL LADY, BRIGHTLINE, ALEXANDROS, etc.

96 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 97 ANALYSIS stakes winner out of a mare by Volksraad, whose sire Green Dancer is a Northern Dancer/ cross, like the broodmare sire of Jabali, and who could also be brought in through Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit (sire of I Am Invincible), Desert Winner of the Queensland Guineas (gr. II), Jabali was also a multiple graded Sun, Desert Prince and Magic Ring. stakes performing juvenile, who took second in the Blue Diamond Stakes (gr. I). By Exceed and Excel – a Champion Sprinter and Champion Sire, who is also the world’s leading sire of two-year-olds – Jabali is out of a stakes performing Exceed and Excel has also found success over several other branches of Northern mare from the family of brilliant sprinter Sacred Kingdom. Dancer. Including Nijinsky II through Royal Academy (sire of Bel Esprit) and Generous (by Caerleon, also sire of Tenby, Corwyn Bay and Alquoz), which also Exceed and Excel has been exceptional when crossed with stallions from the Rough suggests other Nijinsky II line broodmare sires such as Strawberry Road (by Shod II/Thong family, and Jabail is an example of the cross of Exceed and Excel Whiskey Road), as well as Serheed, Western Symphony, Copper Kingdom, Lord with mares from the male line of Sadler’s Wells, a great-grandson of Thong. Exceed of the Dance, and the previously mentioned Yeats). and Excel has six stakes winners out of mares from the male line of Sadler’s Wells’s brother Fairy King, and we should also note that the brilliant Sacred Kingdom is by From the Storm Bird line, Exceed and Excel has a graded stakes winner out of a mare Fairy King son, Encosta de Lago from the family of Jabali. Exceed and Excel has by Bluebird (potentially a particularly good fit here, and Dolphin Street and Lake graded winners out of mares by Fairy King himself, and Encosta de Lago (sire of Coniston), and stakes winners out of mares by Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg) Northern Meteor – who goes back to a sister to Thong – Delago Brom, Manhattan and his sire, Storm Cat, suggesting trying other Storm Cat sons such as, Tale of Rain) and , Falbrav (giving inbreeding to the dam of Seattle Slew), the Cat, Catrail, Giant’s Causeway (sire of Shamardal), High Yield and Van Helissio (who also gives inbreeding to the dam of Seattle Slew, and is also sire of Nistelrooy. From other branches of Northern Dancer, Exceed and Excel has a Helenus), Second Empire, Revoque and Shinko King. graded stakes winner out of a mare by Last Tycoon, and a stakes winner out of a mare by his son, O’Reilly, with this sire line also being available through Marju, Exceed and Excel also has nine stakes winners out of mares descending from Bigstone, Monde Bleu, Iglesia and Written Tycoon; Exceed and Excel has two Nureyev (a grandson of Thong), and he might be introduced through Peintre stakes winners out of mares by Dehere (by Deputy Minister, also sire of French Celebre, Spinning World (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner, Deputy); and grade one winner Margot Did out of a mare by Shareef Dancer (in the and sire of Thorn Park), Stravinsky (broodmare sire of a grded stakes winner by a sire line of General Nediym). son of Exceed and Excel), Fasliyev, Ashkalani, Soviet Star (broodmare sire of an Exceed and Excel stakes winner, and sire of Starcraft). On this cross there are are Exceed and Excel has demonstrated a very strong affinity for mares from the Mr. also graded stakes winners by Exceed and Excel out of mares by Pivotal and his sire Prospector line, this cross being responsible for 23 of his stakes winners. Especially Polar Falcon, and Wolfhound, and a stakes winner out of a mare by Theatrical. strong has been the cross with mares by Gone West and his son, Elusive Quality (broodmare sire of seven Exceed and Excel stakes winners, six graded including the As mentioned, Jabali is out of a mare by a son of Sadler’s Wells, and given the success brilliant filly Guelph, and also broodmare sire of a graded stakes winner by a son of of Exceed and Excel with mares by stallions from the female line of Thong, It could be Exceed and Excel). Gone West can also be introduced through Grand Slam, Mr. worth experimenting with crossing Jabali back over mares from this line. Particularly Greeley, Zamindar and Xaar, and Elusive Quality is sire of Elusive City. There interesting would be daughters of Medaglia d’Oro and Artie Schiller (both by El is also another stakes winner by Exceed and Excel out of a mare by Lion Cavern, a Prado, the broodmare sire of Exceed and Excel grade one winner Outstrip), Barathea brother to Gone West. Staying with the Mr. Prospector line, there are graded stakes (whose son, Tobboug, would be very interesting here), Singspiel (broodmare sire of winners out of mares by King’s Best and his sire, Kingmambo (also sire of Dubai Exceed and Excel’s exceptional son, Helmet) and Teofilo(by Galileo, also sire of New Destination); a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Bellotto; graded stakes Approach). Other sons of Sadler’s Wells that could be tried here are Montjeu (sire winners out of mares by Lecture and his sire, Seeking the Gold (available through of Tavistock); High Chaparral; Entrepreneur; and Refuse to Bend. Secret Savings, Dash For Cash, Lujain and Dubawi); a stakes winner out of a mare by Thunder Gulch; a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Umatilla; stakes winners Other sources of the Thong family include Geiger Counter; Thatch and his son out of mares Timber Country (by Woodman, also sire of Hector Protector, Bahhare Thatching, the sire of Archway, Rustic Amber (sire of Sequalo), Shalford and and Woodborough) and Woodman’s three-quarters brother Rhythm; a stakes winner Tirol; Yeats; Geiger Counter; and Lear Fan (broodmare sire of an Exceed and out of a mare by Machiavellian (sire of Street Cry and Vettori, grandsire of Street Excel stakes winner, and sire of Casual Lies). There has already been an Exceed and Sense); a graded stakes winners out of a mare by Twining (by Forty Niner, also sire Excel millionaire out of a mare by Testa Rossa (whose sire, Perugino, is by Danzig, of Distorted Humor, End Sweep, Twining and Roar); and two graded stakes winners and is a three-quarters brother to Sadler’s Wells). On the Danzig note, there are also out of mares by Real Quiet (by Quiet American, from the Fappiano line, which can Exceed and Excel line stakes winners out of a mares descending from Danzig son also be brought in through Unbridled’s Song and Defensive Play). Chief’s Crown, through Sinndar (by Grand Lodge) and Beautiful Crown, and a

98 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 99 From the Sir Tristram line, Exceed and Excel already has two stakes winners out of mares by Zabeel (who particularly appeals, bringing in Nureyev), and a grade one winner out of a mare by his son Octagonal, which suggest trying daughters of Lonhro, Reset, Savabeel, Denman and Don Eduardo. He is also sire of grade one winner Earthquake out of a mare by Sir Tristram son, Marauding. We’ll also note that Jabali’s third dam is bred on the same cross as Sir Tristram son, Sovereign Red, and introducing him would be interesting.

Exceed and Excel has proved to have a strong affinity for mares from the Blushing Groom line, with the cross producing nine stakes winners. From the Rainbow Quest branch, there is a trio of stakes winners, one graded out of mares by Spectrum; graded winner Sidestep out of a mare by Quest For Fame, a graded stakes winner out of a mare by Pursuit of Love, and stakes winner out of a mare by Viscount. There is also a stakes winner out of a mare by Swain (by Nashwan), a stakes winner out of a mare by Noverre, and a graded winner out of a mare by his son Rahy (also sire of Fantastic Light), Nassipour, Tawfiq, Housebuster and Orientate.

Exceed and Excel has four stakes winners out of Roberto line mares, two from daughters of Red Ransom (sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Charge Forward and Domesday), and one each out of mares by Lear Fan (sire of Casual Lies) and Silver Hawk. From another branch of Hail to Reason, there is also an Exceed and Excel stakes winner from a mare by Cure the Blues (by Stop the Music, sire of Sackford and Squill).

The cross of Exceed and Excel with mares by Snippets has produced four stakes winners including the exceptionally talented Overreach, and Snippets could be brought in through Pins, Picnicker, Spartacus, Snippetson and Snowland. From the Star Kingdom line he has grade one winner Flamberge out of a mare by QLD Blazing Sword, and stakes winners out of mares by Hurricane Sky and Canny Lad. Jabali’s second dam, Love of Mary, is a graded stakes winning daughter of Zeditave, and Exceed and Excel has two stakes winners, including graded scorer Sugar Babe, out of mares by Zeditave, so duplicating that horse may be worthwhile, with sources including Strategic, the broodmare sire of Exceed and Excel graded LOVE CONQUERS ALL winner Furnaces, Magic Albert).

Bay 2006 [16.1hh] Mossman x She’s a Meanie by Prince Salieri

2016 fee $13,750 inc. GST

100 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 101 STUD RECORD Champion Queensland First Season Sire LOVE CONQUERS ALL entered stud in 2012. Sire of 21 runners, 8 winners, earnings of over $420,000, 1 stakes placegetter, inc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs in 2015-16, Queensland’s most sought after stallion - 181 mares inc- Par Oneri (Flying Spur; Irgun). Placed, 2d BRC Phelan Ready S.-L. (2014) & 184 mares (2015) Love Spy (Umatilla; Strategic). 2 wins, $154,500, SCTC Coastline BMW 2YO Classic P., 3d BRC Magic Millions 2YO H. Yearlings have sold up to $190k, $170k, Boom Shucka (Fusaichi Pegasus; Hennessy). 1 win, BRC Novotel Airport 2YO H. $140k etc. in 2015 & 2016 Social Conquest (Hussonet; Cherokee Colony). 1 win, GCTC Langs Building Supplies 2YO P. Downloading (Anabaa, Be My Guest). Winner at 2 in 2015-16, BRC Shannons Air Conditioning 2YO P., 2d BRC Moet & Chandon Chairmans Club 2YO H. 5-time SW & won more than $1million Aquajewel (Falkirk, Spinning World). Winner at 2 in 2015-16. We Just Love It (Hennessy, Zabeel). Winner at 2 in 2015-16. Winning Kiss (Commands, Godswalk). Winner at 2 in 2015-16. Savanna Amour (Stravinsky, Twig Moss). Winner at 2 in 2015-16. Perilous Love (Danehill Dancer; Palace Music). Placed, 3d Ipswich TC K&R Plumbing 2YO P. Kubis (Grosvenor; The Minstrel). Placed, 4th BRC Phelan Ready S.-L.

SIRE RECORD

MOSSMAN Group 1 winner, 4 wins, $934,050, QTC (The T J Smith) Queensland Classic-G1, MVRC (The MV Vase) AAMI Vase-G2, VRC Debonair S.-L, STC Beau Rouge 2YO H., 2d AJC Sires' Produce S.-G1, VRC Australian Guineas-G1, MVRC Alister Clark S.-G2, VRC Poseidon S.-L, 3d AJC Champagne S.-G1, STC George Ryder S.-G1, VATC Autumn Classic-G2, GCTC Ken Russell Classic H.-L. Leading Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2013-14. Sire RACE RECORD of the winners of over $52 million, 34stakes winners, 24 stakes placegetters, inc- BUFFERING (Anabaa; Be My Guest). 20 wins, $7,223,958, VRC (Victoria Racing Stakes won: $1,380,000 Club S.) Sprint Classic-G1, MVRC Manikato S.-G1, AJ Moir S.-G1-twice, WATC Winterbottom S.-G1-twice, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint-G1. WON ATC The Shorts H.-G2, Rosehill (1200m) MOSSFUN (Snitzel; Canny Lad). Joint Top Filly of 2013-14 Australasian 2YO MRC (Moonga S.) Betfair S.-G3, Caulfield (1400m) Classification. 4 wins, $2,561,250, ATC Golden Slipper S.-G1, Silver Slipper S.-G2, AJC Missile S.-G3, Randwick (1200m) Widden S.-G3, 2d ATC Reisling S.-G2, Birthday Card S.-G3. City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S.-L, Randwick (1200m) OFCOURSEICAN (Canny Lad; Marauding). 8 wins, $794,295, ATC (TAD Kennedy S.) AJC June S.-L, Randwick (1100m) Coolmore Classic-G1, Liverpool City Cup-G3, Wenona Girl H.-L, 3d ATC All Aged S.- AJC Randwick's 150th Anniversary H., (1100m) G1, Golden Pendant-G3. AJC Linesman H., Randwick (1200m) AJC Victory Vein Maiden P., Randwick (1150m) PLUCKY BELLE (Zabeel; McGinty). 5 wins, $745,983, ATC (TAD Kennedy S.) Coolmore Classic-G1, VRC (Maybe Mahal S.) Lavazza Short Black P.-G3, 2d ATC Millie Fox S.- 2ND ATC Doncaster H.-G1, Randwick (1600m) G2, Nivison S.-G3, Birthday Card S.-G3. BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S.-G1, Doomben (1350m) MISS MOSSMAN (Danehill; Best Western). 4 wins, $237,814, New Zealand Oaks-G1, ATC George Ryder S.-G1, Rosehill (1500m) Waikato RC NZI H., Rotorua RC Vistamax-LED Super Screens H., 2d Hawke's Bay STC Expressway S.-G2, Rosehill (1200m) Lowland S.-G3, Rotorua Cup-G3. ATC Canterbury S.-G2, Rosehill (1300m) LOVE CONQUERS ALL (Prince Salieri; Musical Phantasy). 8 wins, $1,380,000, ATC Shorts H.-G2, 2d ATC George Ryder S.-G1, Doncaster H.-G1, BRC Doomben Ten 3RD ATC Premiere S.-G2, Randwick (1200m) Thousand S.-G1, ATC Canterbury S.-G2. GCTC Magic Millions 3YO Trophy (R)-L, (1400m) SECOND EFFORT (Geiger Counter; Zephyr Zip). 11wins, $680,703, MRC (JJ Liston S.) PB Lawrence S.-G2, Bletchingly S.-G3, Warrnambool RC Wangoom H.-L twice, 3d 4TH MVRC Manikato S.-G1, Moonee Valley (1200m) MRC (JJ Liston S.) PB Lawrence S.-G2. NEESON (Don't Forget Me; Sovereign Edition). 8 wins, $762,665, ATC Premiere S.- G2, NSW Tatt's RC Tramway H.-G3, 2d AJC South Pacific Classic-G3, ATC (Frederick Clissold S.) Southern Cross S.-G3.

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Dam Hold Your Peace SHE’S A MEANIE, by Prince Salieri. 7 wins 1200- 2200m, $191,279, Avondale Gold Cup-G1, BOP RC Thames Valley S.-G3, Avondale JC Ra Ora Juvenile S, Sunday Success Markets H, Waikato RC Mainfreight H, Counties RC State Insurance H, 2d Waikato RC Express Au Printemps International S.-G1, WRC Cuddle S.H.-G3, 3d ARC The Oaks Stud Trophy- G2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic-G2, ARC Great Northern Foal S.-G3, 4th Taranaki 2YO Mossman Classic-G2, Cambridge JC Travis S.-G2, ARC Welcome S.-L, STC Stayers' Cup-L. Dam of Twig Moss seven foals, six to race, five winners, inc:- Lichen Lady LOVE CONQUERS ALL (c. by Mossman). see race record. SHE’S MEANER (f. by Falvelon). 3 wins 1000- 1200m, $467,500, BTC Tommy Smith Offshore Slipper S.-L, Wyong RC Magic Millions 2YO Slipper, 2d GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S. (R)-L. She’s Bella (f. by Sebring). Winner 1000m, 3d ATC Reginald Allen H.-L. Salieri Gatakers Bay (g. by Strategic). 4 wins 1200-1400m, BTC Frantelle H, QTC JM Gray- Prince Salieri Buchanan H. Caitie’s Kingdom Cinderellas Secret (f. by Danzero). Winner 1300m, 2d ATC TJ's Champagne Bar P. Dam of- Pegapus. Winner at 2 1200m in 2015-16, BRC Glenlogan Park 2YO P.P She’s a Meanie Musical Phantasy 2nd Dam Shekanwyn SHEKANWYN, by Musical Phantasy. 2 wins in NZ. Half-sister to SAXONVALE. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 8 winners, inc:- Brauner Flight SHE’S A MEANIE (Prince Salieri). see above. Extra. Winner 1200m, 2d WRC Your Local Point H, 3d Manawatu RC Duty Free H. Dam of- Browne Sugar (Don Eduardo). 4 wins 1200- 2100m, 3d CJC Spring Classic-L.

3rd Dam BRAUNER FLIGHT, by Brauner. Winner in NZ. Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:- SAXONVALE. 9 1000-1400m, Woodville- Pahiatua RC WFA Sprint S.-L, Manawatu RC Pak 'n Save H, WRC Industrial Distributors H, 3d WRC Telegraph H.-G1, 4th Hawke's Bay Enerco S.-G2, Woodville DJC WFA Sprint S.-L. Flytaine. Winner 1600m. Dam of- MERCURY MISTRESS. 5 wins 1200-1600m, CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Air Freight S.-L, ARC Ernst & Young H, Jesters Pies H, Counties RC Waitakere Corporate H.

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PRINCE SALIERI Group 1 winner, 10 wins, $1,330,560, QTC (The T J Smith) Castlemaine S.H.-G1, VATC Underwood S.-G1, VRC Blamey S.-G2, VATC TS Carlyon Cup-G2, (Sir John Monash S.) Moondah P.H.-L, 2d QTC Sires' Produce S.-G1, VRC (Makybe Diva S.) Craiglee S.-G2, Ascot Vale S.-G2, Turnbull S.-G2, VATC CF Orr S.-G2, Ballarat Cup-L, 3d VRC Australian Cup-G1-twice, AJC Doncaster H.-G1, VRC (Cantala S.) Honda S.H.-G1, LKS Mackinnon S.- G1, STC George Ryder S.-G1, VATC Toorak H.-G1. Sire of the winners of over $2.6 million, 3 stakes winners, 2 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $4.2 million - 4 stakes winners inc LOVE CONQUERS ALL, HELIDECK, SHE'S MEANER, ACE ARMADA, etc.

104 www.sunstud.com.au One of LOVE CONQUERS ALL’s host of 2YO winners in Love Spy www.sunstud.com.au 105 ANALYSIS Singspiel, High Chaparral, Barathea and King of Kings. Nureyev, a three-parts- brother to Fairy King and Sadler’s Wells might be brought in through Peintre Celebre, Spinning World (sire of Thorn Park), Stravinsky and Fasliyev. Daughters Love Conquers All is a multiple graded winner sprinter/miler by Champion of General Nediym a grandson of the Northern Dancer horse, Shareef Dancer, Sire of Two-Year-Olds, Mossman, out of a grade one winning mare. The tough may also be worth considering. and consistent Love Conquers All captured five stakes events, three of them graded, and took second in the (G1), (G1) and Doomben 10000 (G1). In doing so, he accounted for such as Hay List, More Than Joyous, Hot Danish, Rangirangdoo, King Mufhasa, Metal Bender, Sniper’s Bullet and Black Piranha.

Love Conquers All is effectively a complete outcross for Northern Dancer line mares, and happily, Mossman has proved to be exceptionally effective over the Danzig and Danehill branches of that line. Mossman has already sired seven stakes winners, including the grade one scorer Miss Mossman from daughters of Danehill, as well as Golden Slipper heroine Mossfun out of a mare by Snitzel (by Redoute’s Choice, also sire of Stratum, Not A Single Doubt and Nadeem). He also has two graded stakes winners out of mares by Flying Spur (sire of Casino Prince, Jet Spur and Magnus) and a stakes winner out of a mare by Danzero. Sons of Danehill that have stakes winners out of mares by Mossman’s sire, Success Express, including Fastnet Rock, Danewin (brother to Commands, and both from Mossman’s female line) and Lion Hunter, and Exceed and Excel also appeals here. Mossman is also responsible for international grade one winner Buffering out of a mare by Anabaa; graded winner Stirling Grove from a daughter of Desert Prince (by Green Desert, sire of Volksraad, Cape Cross, Invincible Spirit, Magic Ring and Desert Sun; grandsire of I Am Invincible) and a stakes winner out of a mare by Slavic. Perugino and his son Testa Rossa, and Agnes World (sire of a grade one winner out of a Success Express mare) are other appealing Danzig sources.

The Success Express line has done well with Northern Dancer through Nijinsky II, including via Royal Academy (sire of Bel Esprit), Tights and Whiskey Road. This also suggests trying mares from the Caerleon branch (through Generous, Tenby and Bletchley Park) as wells as daughters of Copper Kingdom, Western Symphony and Yeats. It would also be interest to test mares carrying Nijinsky II’s three-parts-brother, The Minstrel (sire of Palace Music, Masterclass and Bakharoff; grandsire of Naturalism), and the similarly-bred Storm Bird, including through Bluebird (sire of Dolphin Street and Lake Coniston), and Storm Cat, who might be sourced through Tale of the Cat (who should be particularly good here), Hennessy (sire of Johannesburg), Giant’s Causeway (sire of Shamardal), Catrail, High Yield, Statue of Liberty and Van Nistelrooy. Mossman’s multiple graded winner Hopfgarten is out of a mare by O’Reilly (by Last Tycoon, who can also be introduced via Iglesia, Written Tycoon, Bigstone, Just Awesome, Marju and Towkay). Other branches of Northern Dancer that have combined profitably with Success Express including Lomond (sire of Citidancer), Be My Guest (sire of Pentire, Prego, What a Guest and Raami) and Fairy King (sire of Encosta de Lago, Falbrav and Helissio; grandsire of Northern Meteor). It might also be worth introducing Fairy King’s brother, Sadler’s Wells, who is available through Scenic/Blevic, Montjeu, Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Carnegie,

106 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 107 Mossman has developed a strong affinity for Mr. Prospector line mares, this cross producing graded stakes winner Our Sweet Moss, out of a mare by Straight Strike; graded two winner Second Effort out of a mare by Geiger Counter; grade two winner Royal Zulu Warrior out of a mare by Wallenda (by Gulch, who might also be good through Thunder Gulch); stakes winner The Travelling Man out of a mare by Jade Robbery; and stakes winner Admiral out of a mare by West Quest (by Gone West, also sire of Elusive Quality, Grand Slam, Mr. Greeley and Zafonic, and grandsire of Xaar). Other potential sources of Mr. Prospector include Bellotto, Woodman (sire of Timber Country, Hector Protector and Bahhare), Umatilla (broodmare sire of a stakes placed horse by Mossman); Street Cry (sire of Street Sense); Fusaichi Pegasus and Distorted Humor; as well as Dubawi, Lujain and Secret Savings (by Seeking the Gold).

Mossman has established an affinity for Australian domestic sire lines as demonstrated by his grade one winner Ofcourseican, and grade two winners Segments and Pure Energy, who are all out of mares bred on a Bletchingly/Sir Tristram cross. Bletchingly line horses include Canny Lad (the broodmare sire of Ofcourseican), Best Western, Biscawong, Brave Warrior (and his son Show a Heart), Lord Ballina, Star Watch, Hurricane Sky, and Take Your Partners. Mossman also has black-type winner Mosstang out of a mare by Zephyr Zip (by Zephyr Bay), like Bletchingly, from the Biscay branch of the Star Kingdom line. Other branches of the Star Kingdom line that have worked under Success Express include Kaoru Star, his sons, Luskin Star and Full On Aces, and grandson Covetous; and Semipalatinsk (broodmare sire of the outstanding performer Savannah Success by Success Express).

Out of Sir Tristram line mares Mossman has grade one winner Plucky Belle out of a mare by Zabeel, and a stakes winner out of a mare by that horse’s son, Octagonal (who is from the same family as Mossman), and is three-parts-brother to Kaapstad QLD and Don Eduardo, and is sire of Lonhro (himself sire of Denman). Zabeel is also sire of Savabeel (who would give inbreeding to the most influential son and daughter of MONASHEE Mossman’s sire, Success Express) and Reset. Sir Tristram is a Turn-to line stallion, and Mossman also has stakes winner Backbone out of a mare by At Talaq (by the Turn-to line sire, Roberto). It could also be interesting to try Roberto through Red MOUNTAIN Ransom, sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Charge Forward and Domesday.

Mossman is also sire of graded stakes winner Neeson, out of a mare by Don’t Bay 1997 [16.1hh] Forget Me (from the Ahonoora line), graded stakes winner Triple Elegance out of a mare by Quest For Fame (by Rainbow Quest, a son of Blushing Groom, who Danzig x Prospectors Delite by Mr Prospector is also available through Spectrum and Viscount) with other Blushing Groom sources including Housebuster, Orientate and Nassipour; stakes winner Prince Braeman from a daughter of Nine Carat (from the Seattle Slew line), and stakes winner Dinner Date out of a mare by Rory’s Jester.

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108 www.sunstud.com.au www.sunstud.com.au 109 LE GIARE (Mtoto; Prince Ippi). 9 wins, $604,203, Rome Premio Guido Berardelli-G3, Premio Queensland's Best Value Rumon-L, Premio -L, 2d Rome Premio Parioli-G2, 3d Milan Gran Premio d'Italia-L. ETERNITY BOY (Last Tycoon; ). 12 wins, $289,397, Rome Premio Trattato di Roma-L, Premio Androclea, Premio Vestro, Premio Varano, Premio Comune Citta' di Group One sire of 2016 Tatts Tiara winner MISS Castello. FULLANDBY (Efisio; Ballad Rock). 10 wins, $542,942, Doncaster Wentworth S.-L, Portland COVER GIRL H.,Haydock Vale UK S., Newmarket Kinnarps S., 3d Beverley Bullet Sprint S.-L. KAY TWO (Song; Major Portion). 9 wins, $294,553, Tipperary S.-L, Newmarket Meridian Gardens H., 2d Curragh Marble Hill S.-L, 3d Newmarket Cornwallis S.-G3, Curragh Belgrave An unbeaten, multiple Stakes winner at 2, S.-L. MONASHEE MOUNTAIN is by breeding immortal MOUNT VERDE (Rory's Jester; Stop the Music). 9 wins, $329,725, STC Maurice McCarten S.-L, AJC Dover Heights H., ATC Tony Patramanis H. DANZIG from a MR. PROSPECTOR mare! DON PELE (Bigstone; Believe It). 9 wins, $169,156, Newbury Rose Bowl S.-L, Goodwood Owners Group H., 4th Salisbury Cathedral S.-L. JADER (Alnasr Alwasheek; ). 8 wins, $291,077, Milan Premio d'Estate-L, Rome Lived right up to his pedigree with more than 500 Premio Arconte, Premio Carlos Primero. winners, 17 Stakes winners and $33 million in DRENALIN (Clang; Roman Prince). 8 wins, $347,150, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup-L, 2d Toowoomba TC Weetwood H.-L, 3d BRC Sprint H.-G3, Ipswich TC Eye Liner S.-L. progeny earnings CHERRY CREEK (Lake Coniston; Pax in Bello). 8 wins, $82,699, CJC Canterbury Belle S.-L, Breeders' Trial, CRT Raceday H. REVELSTOKE (Danzatore; Jaklin Klugman). 7 wins, $254,806, Mountaineer Firecracker S.-L, 2d Mountaineer West Virginia Senate President's Cup-L, Firecracker S.-L. PIMPALA SECRET (General Nediym; Archregent). 5 wins, $220,600, Hawkesbury Guineas-L, AJC Prostate Cancer Institude 2YO H. SHAMOAN (Absalom; Dominion). 3 wins, $516,922, Prairie Meadows Iowa Derby-L, 2d Lone Star Derby-G3, 3d Santa Anita Pasadena S.-L, La Puente S.-L, 4th Santa Anita Malibu S.- G1. SLATER'S PEANUTS (Capote; Fappiano). 6 wins, $134,477, Prairie Meadows Golden Circle S.-L. RACE RECORD DANCE FOR US (Apalachee; Knightly Dawn). 2 wins, $262,835, Woodbine Bison City S.-L, 4th Woodbine Ontario Lassie S.-L, Algoma S.-L. RICH PEARL (Morning Bob; Gallant Romeo). 2 wins, Louisiana Donnie Wilhite Memorial H.-L. Tibrogargan Miss (Special Dane; Raffindale). 3 wins, $182,400, BRC Town & Country WON Tetrarch S.-G3, Curragh (7f) Plasterboard H., SCTC Ultiqua Resorts 2YO H., 3d ATC Sweet Embrace S.-G2. Killavullan S.-G3, Leopardstown (7f) Polydors (Persepolis; Majestic Prince). 29 wins, $643,302, Milan Premio delle Scuderie, 3d Rochestown S.-L, Leopardstown (6f) Milan Premio d'Estate-L, Rome Premio Natale di Roma-L. Loughbrown S.-L, Curragh (7f) Hibou (Cryptoclearance; Sir Ivor). 11 wins, 2d La Rinconada Copa Confraternidad del Caribe-L. Holey Gadoley (Falvelon; St Jude). 8 wins, $257,005, BRC Wicked Energy Drink 2YO H., Winning Edge 2YO H., 2d BRC Dalrello S.-L. Bymonashee (Betchworth; Bogan Road). 6 wins, $174,400, BRC Mittys H.-twice, Bruce STUD RECORD Thomas Lawyers H., 2d BRC Ascot H.-L. Glory Command (Honour and Glory; Sefapiano). 5 wins, 2d Assiniboia Downs Distaff S.-L, 3d MONASHEE MOUNTAIN entered stud in Ireland in 2001, Australia in 2001, U.S.A. in Assiniboia Downs Buffalo S.-L, RC Anderson S.-L. 2005. Sire of 780 runners, 516 winners (66%), earnings of over $33 million, 1 Group Woodcote (Main Reef; Northfields). 4 wins, $143,548, Ascot Mitsubishi Electric H., 3d York One winner, 17 stakes winners, 16 stakes placegetters, inc- Rockingham S.-L. MISS COVER GIRL (Show a Heart, Sea Road). 8 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m to 2015-16, Pascal's Paradox (Island Whirl; Henbane). 4 wins, $273,710, 2d Monmouth Eleven North A$804,900, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Tiara-G1, ATC PJ Bell S.-G3, BRC Quest Breakfast H.-L. Creek 2YO H., GCTC Commercial Kitchen Company H., SCTC Bruce McLachlan Classic, Qld Tatt's RC IPG Connect H., 2d BRC Fred Best Classic-G3, GCTC Silk Stocking H.- Champara (Clear Choice; King of Babylon). 3 wins, TTC Tote.com.au H., 3d Tasmanian L, Qld Tatt's RC Breakfast Creek Hotel 2YO H., 3d City Tatt's RC Nivison S.-G3, BRC Guineas-L. Nudgee H.-L, Entire Recruitment H., Coke Zero H., 4th BRC QTC Cup-G2. Rain Rush (; Mill Reef). 3 wins, $202,178, 3d Cork Navigation S.-L. LA MONTAGNA (Hatta’s Mill; Dolly’s Alydar). 7 wins, $1,081,650, QTC Stradbroke H.-G1, Croi Mo Ri (Zafonic; Green Desert). 3 wins, $108,799, 2d Curragh Loughbrown S.-L, 3d BTC Classic-G3, BTC Bright Shadow H.-L, 2d STC Missile S.-G3, QTC Juanmo H.-L. Epsom Surrey S.-L. A.J.'s Mountain (Gold Case; Caveat). 3 wins, 3d Hawthorne Land of Lincoln S.-L.

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Dam Nearctic PROSPECTORS DELITE, by Mr. Prospector. 6 wins 1600-1700m, $432,953, Belmont Acorn S.- G1, Keeneland Ashland S.-G1, Fair Grounds Oaks-G3, 3d Kentucky Northern Oaks-G1. Three-quartersister to Dubai Belle (dam of LITTLE BELLE, DUBAI Dancer DANCER), Marhoob - Marhoub (Sau.), half-sister to FLAGBIRD, RUNUP THE COLORS (dam of REVOLUTIONARY), TOP ACCOUNT, ALLIED FLAG, FOLD THE Danzig FLAG, LONG VIEW (dam of MUSIC CLUB, OVERVIEW). Dam of five foals, all Admiral’s Voyage winners- Pas de Nom MINESHAFT (c. by A.P. Indy) Horse of the Year & Champion Older Male in USA in 2003. 10 wins 1600-2000m, £1,430,703, Belmont Suburban H.-G1, Woodward Petitioner S.-G1, Jockey Club Gold Cup-G1, Pimlico Special H.-G1, Fair Grounds New Orleans H.-G2, Keeneland Ben Ali S.-G3, Fair Grounds Diplomat Way H.-L, 2d Churchill Downs Stephen Foster H.-G1. Sire. TOMISUE’S DELIGHT (f. by A.P. Indy). 7 wins 1700-2000m, $1,207,537, Belmont Mr Prospector Ruffian H.- G1, Saratoga Personal Ensign H.-G1, Churchill Downs Falls City H.- G3, 2d Coaching Club American Oaks-G1, Kentucky Oaks-G1, Belmont Beldame Gold Digger S.-G1, 3d Belmont Mother Goose S.-G1, Saratoga Alabama S.-G1, Go for Wand Prospectors Delite H.-G1, 4th Breeders' Cup Distaff S.-G1. Dam of- MR SIDNEY (Storm Cat). 5 wins 1600-1700m, $486,875, Keeneland Maker's Mark Hoist The Flag Mile S.-G1, Churchill Downs Firecracker H.-G2, 3d Keeneland Turf Mile S.-G1. Up The Flagpole Sire. The Garden Club Save Big Money (Storm Cat). 5 wins 1300- 1900m, 2d Keeneland Fort Harrod S.-L, Ellis Governor's H.-L, 3d Fair Grounds Buddy Diliberto Memorial H.-L. Sire. Queen of Kills. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of- Queen's Parade (Giant's Causeway). 2 wins 1900-2000m, $187,507, to 2015, 2d Delaware Robert G Dick Memorial S.-G3. MONASHEE MOUNTAIN (c. by Danzig). see race record. ROCK SLIDE (c. by A.P. Indy). 9 wins 1400- 1800m, $442,500, Arlington Park Sea o'Erin Mile H.-L, Fair Grounds Tenacious H.-L, 2d Turfway Park Fall Championship S.-G3. Sire. DELTA MUSIC (f. by Dixieland Band). 7 wins 1200-1400m, $272,923, Laurel Straight Deal H.- L, 3d BelmontVagrancy H.-G3. Producer.

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MR PROSPECTOR Stakes winner, 7 wins, $112,171, Belmont Gravesend H.-L, Garden State Whirlaway H.-L, 2d Belmont Carter H.-G2. Champion USA Sire in 1987, 1988. Champion USA Sire (AEI) in 1988. Champion USA Sire of 2YOs in 1979, 1987. Champion French Sire of 2YOs in 1989, 1993. Champion USA Sire of Broodmares in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006. Sire of the winners of over $122 million, 177 stakes winners, 109 stakes placegetters. Broodmare sire of the winners of over $486 million - 377 stakes winners - 46 Group One winners inc FLYING SPUR, HOLLYWOOD WILDCAT, SIR HARRY LEWIS, PRINCE OF PENZANCE, GEMOLOGIST, MUSIC SHOW, GIROLAMO, GHANAATI, VARENAR, WAR PASS, LITTLE BELLE, EDDINGTON, SCAT DADDY, RUMPLESTILTSKIN, SUMMERLY, ROCK HARD TEN, ARAGORN, ONE COOL CAT, etc.

112 www.sunstud.com.au Miss Cover Girl www.sunstud.com.au 113 ANALYSIS Green Desert is also the product of the Northern Dancer/Sir Ivor cross, and this is also found through Bluebird (whose son, Lake Coniston, is broodmare sire of Monashee Mountain stakes winner, Cherry Creek, and who is also sire of Dolphin Street and A group winner at two and three, Monashee Mountain has claims to be regarded Blues Traveller), Shareef Dancer (in the male-line of General Nediym, a horse who is as the best bred son of Danzig at stud today. Out of Broodmare of the Year, already broodmare sire of Monashee Mountain stakes winner Pimpala Secret), Alzao, El Prospectors Delite – a grade one winning daughter of Mr. Prospector – he is Prado (sire of Artie Schiller and Medaglia d’Oro) and Masterclass. half-brother to four other stakes winners, including Mineshaft, Horse of the Year in the U.S., and now a leading sire, and grade one winner Tomisue’s Deight, A half-sister to Monashee Mountain produced a grade one winner to Storm Cat, a herself dam of grade one winner Mr. Sidney. The promise of this pedigree has strain that might be introduced through Tale of the Cat (who looks a good fit here), been fulfilled, and Monashee Mountain is sire of 17 stakes winners, including Hennessy (and his son, Johannesburg), Giant’s Causeway (sire of Shamardal), the Stradbroke Handicap (G1) heroine, La Montagna. Catrail, High Yield, Statue of Liberty and Van Nistelrooy. Other branches of Northern Dancer frequently seen in the broodmare sire line of Danzig line stakes La Montagna is out of a mare by Hatta’s Mill, a son of Green Desert, from the winners include Nijinsky II, who can be introduced through Royal Academy (sire same Danzig sire line as Monashee Mountain, and the dam is a parallel Danzig/ of Bel Esprit), Whiskey Road (sire of Strawberry Road), Caerleon (who could be Raise a Native cross to Monashee Mountain. Green Desert can also be brought brought in through Alquoz, Tenby, Generous and Bletchley Park), Tights, Kala in through Invincible Spirit (broodmare sire of a Danzig line graded stakes winner, Dancer, Western Symphony, Yeats and Copper Kingdom (who is in the dams of and sire of I Am Invincible), Cape Cross (broodmare sire of several Danzig line three Danzig line grade one winners); The Minstrel via Masterclass, Bakharoff stakes winners), Desert Sun (broodmare sire of two Danzig line grade one winners), and Palace Music (sire of Naturalism); Deputy Minister (including Dehere and Magic Ring (broodmare sire of several Danzig line stakes winners), Desert Prince French Deputy); Nureyev (including Fasliyev and Peintre Celebre – who might (broodmare sire of a Danzig line grade one winner) and Volksraad (broodmare sire do particularly well here – Stravinsky, Spinning World and Thorn Park). Monashee of three Danzig line graded winners). La Montagna is one of the near 150 stakes Mountain is also sire of stakes winner Revelstoke out of a mare by Northern Dancer winners produced by the cross of Danzig line stallions over Danzig line mares, and son, Danzatore. stallions featured in the broodmare sire lines of these include Grand Lodge (who has done particularly well under Danzig line sires), his sire, Chief’s Crown, and Monashee Mountain is sire of stakes winner out of a mare by Clang, a son of other Chief Crown sons, Beautiful Crown, Be My Chief and Istidaad; Akaaber Bellotto, who gives inbreeding to Mr. Prospector. Other potential sources of Mr. (a brother to Chief’s Crown); Anabaa (whose daughters have produced six stakes Prospector include Thunder Gulch (who is by Gulch, a horse bred on similar lines winners by other Danzig line stallions); Danehill, including through Flying Spur, who to Bellotto), Geiger Counter, Jade Robbery, Woodman (sire of Timber Country, could be particularly positive here, as well as Danehill Dancer, Choisir, Danzero, Blackfriars, Danetime, Danske; Langfuhr; Mister C. (broodmare sire of three Danzig line graded stakes winners) ; Orpen (broodmare sire of a Danzig line grade one winner) and his sire Lure; Maroof; Perugino (sire of Testa Rossa); Orpen (broodmare sire of a Danzig line grade one winner); Bertolini; Bianconi; Langfuhr; War Chant (broodmare sire of a Danzig line grade one winner), and Snaadee. Mares by Danzig’s son, Belong to Me could also be a good fit here.

Hatta’s Mill is a Northern Dancer/Mill Reef cross similar to Last Tycoon, who is broodmare sire of a stakes winner by Monashee Mountain, and who could be brought in through Bigstone – already the broodmare sire of a Monashee Mountain stakes winner – Written Tycoon, Iglesia, Just Awesome, Marju, O’Reilly and Towkay. We will also note that Green Desert represents the combination of Northern Dancer with , which points towards mares descending from Sadler’s Wells (grandsire of the dam of a Monashee Mountain stakes winner) and Fairy King, both by Northern Dancer out a mare by , a half-brother to Never Bend. Sadler’s Wells could be introduced through Scenic (sire of Blevic), Barathea (bred very similarly to the broodmare sire of a Monashee Mountain stakes winner), Galileo (sire of New Approach and Teofilo), Montjeu, Carnegie, King of Kings, Singspiel Medaglia d’Oro and Artie Schiller. Fairy King is sire of Encosta De Lago (sire of Northern Meteor and Delago Brom), Helissio and Falbrav.

114 www.sunstud.com.au Danzig www.sunstud.com.au 115 Hector Protector, Woodborough and Bahhare), Umatilla, Zafonic and his son Xaar, Elusive Quality, Grand Slam, Mr. Greeley, Street Cry (sire of Street Sense), and Seeking the Gold through Dubawi, Secret Savings (sire of Dash For NEW SUN APPOINTEES Cash) and Lujain. Mares by Distorted Humor and Fusaichi Pegasus (both giving inbreeding to Danzig through a reverse cross to Monashee Mountain) might also be FOR 2016 a good fit here.

In general, Danzig line stallions have crossed well over the Hail to Reason/Turn-to line. Mares from the Roberto branch of Hail to Reason have supplied the dams of Sun Stud is proud to announce the appointment more than 175 Danzig line stakes winners, and might be found through At Talaq, Red of new team members, and the elevation of valued Ransom (sire of Sri Pekan, Intikhab, Charging Along and Domesday), Touching existing staff, to key roles in time for the upcoming Wood, Prized and Brocco. From the Halo branch of Hail to Reason, Danzig line breeding season. stallions have sired stakes winners out of mares Don’t Say Halo; Southern Halo and his son More Than Ready); and Sunday Silence, and his sons Fuji Kiseki and Firstly, we welcome Jason Parkin (Manager) and Bubble Gum Fellow. Kerrod Hall (Nominations) to Sun Stud Queensland which, in a few short years, has already established Danzig line stallions have enjoyed a very profitable relationship with Turn-to through itself as the premier farm in the northern state. Sir Tristram line mares the cross producing more than 225 stakes winners mares, Danielle Cheng Jason joins us as a highly experienced industry so it is worth consider mares by such as Zabeel and his sons Octagonal (sire of Managing Director professional, having previously undertaken Lonhro; grandsire of Denman), Reset, Savabeel and Don Eduardo, as well as managerial roles with Spendthrift Farms, Newgate Kaapstad, Sovereign Red, El Qahira, Dr. Grace, Military Plume, Marauding and Farm and Patinack Farm in Queensland and is looking forward to the Grosvenor. rapidly approaching season.

Monashee Mountain is sire of a stakes winner out of a mare by Seattle Slew son, Kerrod has come on board after having worked for Magic Millions for the Capote (sire of Khozaam). He is half-brother to a U.S. Horse of the Year by the past three years, while his international experience includes stints with Seattle Slew line stallion A.P. Indy (sire of Bernardini and Congrats), with other both Goffs in Ireland and Arqana in France. Kerrod is a familiar face in Australian sources of Seattle Slew including Air de France and Nine Carat. Queensland and is knowledgeable in all facets of the industry having also worked for his father, racehorse trainer Hall. Monshee Mountain also has stakes winners out of mares by Apalachee (sire of Meanwhile, at Sun Stud Victoria, David Grant has been appointed Stud Motovato), Efisio (from the line, which suggests trying mares carrying Thatch, Manager, while Amy Hall becomes Stud Secretary and will be in charge a son of Forli from the family of Apalachee, and found in Thatching, Archway, of booking times for all ‘walk-ins’ to the stallions. Rustic Amber, Sequalo, Shalford and Tirol); Rory’s Jester; and Morning Bob (by Blushing Groom, who might be introduced through Noverre, Fantastic Light, With experience in all aspects of the industry, David has spent the last Nassipour, Rainbow Quest –sire of Quest For Fame and Spectrum and grandsire six seasons as Stallion Manager at Sun Stud, but had previously worked of Viscount – and Orientate). Danzig line horses have also done very well with on the nominations team for four years. Sharpen Up, who might be found through Famous Star, Daggers Drawn (by Diesis), Amy can lay claim to an equally ‘rounded’ education with stints at College Chapel (by Sharpo), Keen and Switch in Time. Arrowfield (Foaling Unit Manager) and Cornerstone (Vet Nurse) before shifting to Sun Stud five years ago, the last two as PA to the General Manager of Operations. “I would like to welcome both Jason and Kerrod to Sun Stud and congratulate both David and Amy on their new roles,” Sun Stud’s Danielle Cheng enthused. “We have a fantastic team heading into the 2016 season with Mark (Lindsay), Phil (Marshall) and Adam (Henry) looking after the nominations in Victoria. And, with the No. 1 rosters in Victoria and Queensland, we’re looking forward to an exciting season.

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MARK LINDSAY PHILIP MARSHALL Nominations Manager Nominations & Sales 0416 334 338 0407 853 782 [email protected] [email protected] Jason Parkin Manager 0447 214 814 [email protected]

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