Flying The Flag (IRE) chestnut, 2010 • height 16.2hh Nearctic - Nearco NORTHERN DANCER RACE RECORD Sadler’s Wells Natalma - Native Dancer 3 wins, 1400-2000m; racing in Ireland, UK, France, 1981 Bold Reason - Hail To Reason UAE and SA, from 2 to 6 Fairy Bridge Timeform 115 Galileo(IRE) Special - Forli At 2 2nd Gr2 Futurity S. (1400m) 1998 MR PROSPECTOR - Raise A Native At 3 WON Gr3 International S. (2000m) Miswaki 3rd Glencairn S.-(L) (1600m) Urban Sea Hopespringseternal - Buckpasser At 5 4th Gr1 Jebel Hatta (1800m) 1989 Lombard - Agio At 6 3rd Gr3 London News S. (1800m) Allegretta Anatevka - Espresso Nureyev - NORTHERN DANCER SIRE LINE Polar Falcon GALILEO – Champion 3yo in Europe, Gr1 Epsom Pivotal Marie d’Argonne - Jefferson Derby, Gr1 Irish Derby & Gr1 ‘King George’. 1993 Cozzene - Caro Champion sire in 2008 and 2010 to 2020 (12 x) Halfway To Fearless Revival Sire of 91 Gr1 winners of both sexes. Sire of Champions. Stufida - Bustino Sire-of-sires incl New Approach, Teofilo, Frankel, Heaven Ahonoora - Lorenzaccio Capo Blanco, Roderic O’Connor, Ruler Of The 2005 Indian Ridge (IRE) Hillbrow - Swing Easy World, Australia, Gleneagles, Intello, Noble Mission, Cassandra Go The United States, Nathaniel, Churchill, Decorated 1996 Secreto - NORTHERN DANCER Knight, Highland Reel, etc. Rahaam Fager’s Glory - MR PROSPECTOR Broodmare sire of classic winners, incl Galileo Gold (2000 Guineas), Qualify (Epsom Oaks), Night Of Thunder (2000 Guineas), La Cressoniere (French PEDIGREE 2nd dam CASSANDRA GO (96f, Indian Ridge): 6 wins, 1000- 1000 Guineas). Flying The Flag’s significant female line ancestor 1400m, Gr2 King’s Stand S., Gr2 Temple S., Gr3 King Notable progeny incl Frankel (08c – Danehill, appears to be Native Street, who is close kin to George S., Lansdown S.-(L); 2nd Gr1 July Cup, Gr3 Rainbow Quest) (10x Gr1; world’s best ever at TFR Natalma (Northern Dancer), Raise A Native. Native Palace House S., Gr3 Ballyogan S., Summer S-(L); 147); Australia (11c - Cape Cross, Welsh Pageant) Street’s own female line background is accentuated 3rd Swinley S-(L) (TFR 117); dam of (Epsom Derby); Gleneagles (12c – Storm Cat, in her dam Beaver Street, who is kinbred through HALFWAY TO HEAVEN (05f, Pivotal): 4 wins – see Rahy) (2000 Guineas); Ruler Of The World (10c Lavendula & Blue Peter. The latter leads to Veneta above – Kingmambo, Alydar) (Epsom Derby); Magician (dam of Forli) and to Dalmary, who are together TICKLED PINK (09f, Invincible Spirit): 3 wins, 1000- (10c – Mozart, Lake Coniston) (Irish 2000 Guineas); represented in the mare Special (Nureyev, Sadler’s 1200m, Gr3 Abernant S., Gr3 Sprint S. (TFR 114) The Gurkha (13c - Danehill Dancer, Slew ‘O Gold) Wells) and in Golden Thatch/Thatching. Beaver THEANN (04f, Rock Of Gibraltar): 2 wins, 1200m, (French 2000 Guineas); New Approach (05c – Street is very close kin to Missy Baba, leading to Gr3 Summer S.; 2nd Flame of Tara S.-(L); 3rd Ahonoora, Match) (Epsom Derby); Anthony Van Lassie Dear descendants, incl Lassie’s Lady (close Gr3 Irish 1000 Guineas Trial, Gr3 Greenland S. Dyck (16c - Exceed and Excel, Gone West) (Epsom kin to Native Street) – dam of Duke Of Marmalade. (TFR 108); dam of Derby); Serpentine (17c - Danehill Dancer, Diesis) SUITABLE LINES for Flying The Flag could include (Epsom Derby); Was (09f – Green Desert, Ahonoora) PHOTO CALL (11f, Galileo): 6 wins, 1400- multiples of Northern Dancer and Mr Prospector, 2000m, G1 First Lady S., G1 Rodeo Drive (Epsom Oaks); Roderic O’Connor (08c – Danehill, combined (widespread, notably Machiavellian); Kris) (Irish 2000 Guineas); Treasure Beach (08c – S., Gr3 Orchid S., G3 Violet S.; 2nd G3 Missy Baba female line descendants, incl Lassie Beaugay S.; 3rd G3 La Prevoyante Hcp, Mark Of Esteem, Bering) (Irish Derby); Misty For Me Dear descendants, widespread, notably Duke Of (08f – Storm Cat, Mr Prospector) (Irish 1000 Guineas); Perfect Sting S. (TFR 108) Marmalade; Dalmary female line descendants, LAND FORCE (16c, No Nay Never): 3 wins, Golden Lilac (08f – Danehill, Kenmare) (French 1000 incl Nureyev, Sadler’s Wells (notably Dynasty), Guineas, French Oaks); Soldier Of Fortune (04c – 1000-1200m, Gr2 Richmond S., Tipperary Fairy King, Golden Thatch, Thatching, Lorenzaccio S.-(L); 3rd Gr2 Norfolk S., Marble Hill -(L) Erin’s Isle, Lord Gayle) (Irish Derby); Cape Blanco (Ahonoora), etc; Blue Peter, as in Model Man (incl (07c – Presidium, Artaius) (Irish Derby); Sixties Icon (TFR 109) descendants of his dam Top Model)), Princely Gift Neverletme Go (02f, Green Desert): 2 wins, 1000m (03c – Diesis, Law Society) (St Leger); Nightime (03f (Divine Force, Dominion Royale, Lavery, Tara’s – Indian Ridge, Bluebird) (1000 Guineas); Churchill (TFR 86); dam of Halls, Right Approach, King’s Chapel, Lavery, etc.); BEST REGARDS (10f, Tamayuz): 3 wins, (14c – Storm Cat, Air Express) (2000 Guineas, Irish Forli; Lavendula (Perfume); Tourbillon (incl My 2000 Guineas); Winter (14f – Choisir, Favorite Trick) 1000-1200m, Fliegerpreis-(L); 3rd Gr3 Babu, Ambiorix); Right Approach; Grey Eminence, Fliegerpreis (TFR 101) (1000 Guineas, Irish 1000 Guineas); Capri (14c - Jam Alley; etc. Anaba, Linamix) (Irish Derby, St Leger); Found (12f Fantasy (16f, Invincible Spirit): won 1000m, 3rd Gr3 Tower S. – Intikhab, Nordico); Highland Reel (12c – Danehill, SALES ANALYSIS Marscay); Teofilo (04c – Danehill, Majestic Light); BORN colt avg sold SI filly avg sold SI 3rd dam Lush Lashes (05f – Anabaa, Arazi); Rip Van Winkle ’17 80,000 18 0.54 51,500 10 0.53 Rahaam (87f, Secreto): won; dam of (06c – Stravinsky, Don’t Forget Me); Order Of St ’19 20,000 1 0.12 27,500 4 0.22 VERGLAS (94c, Highest Honor): 3 wins, Gr3 George (12c - Gone West, Summer Squall) (Irish St Coventry S.; 2nd Gr1 Irish 2000 Guineas; 3rd Leger x2); Red Rocks (03c – Machiavellian, Fairy FEMALE LINE Gr1 Phoenix S.; sire King); Intello (10c – Danehill, Kaldoun); Romantica CASSANDRA GO (96f, Indian Ridge): 6 wins – see (09f – Danehill, Kahyasi); Minding (13f – Danehill 1st dam HALFWAY TO HEAVEN (05f, Pivotal): 4 wins, 1400- above Dancer, Darshaan) (Epsom Oaks, 1000 Guineas); Grey Eminence (97c, Indian Ridge): 3 wins, 2nd Forever Together (15f - Theatrical, Blushing Groom 1600m, Gr1 Irish 1000 Guineas, Gr1 Nassau S., Gr1 Sun Chariot S.; 2nd Gr3 Irish 1000 Guineas Cathedral S.-(L); sire (Epsom Oaks); Kew Gardens (15c - Desert King, PERSIAN SECRET (93f, Persian Heights): 3 wins, Trempolino) (St Leger); Flag Of Honour (15c - Trial; 3rd Gr1 Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (TFR 118); dam of Prix la Sorellina-(L); dam of Warning, Dancing Brave) (Irish St Leger); Nathaniel DO THE HONOURS (98f, Highest Honor): 5 (08c - Silver Hawk, Icecapade); Line Of Duty (16c FLYING THE FLAG (10c, Galileo): subject stallion RHODODENDRON (14f, Galileo): 5 wins, 1400- wins, Gr3 Prix de Meautry, Prix du Cercle-(L) - Rock Of Gibraltar, Croco Rouge); Waldgeist (14c - Posterity (03f, Indian Ridge): did not race; dam Monsun, Mark Of Esteem) etc, etc. 2000m, Gr1 Lockinge S., Gr1 Prix de l’Opera, Gr1 Dubai Fillies Mile, Gr2 Debutante S.; 2nd of KIN-BREEDING: Galileo is kinbred 6x6 *Dalmary x Gr1 Epsom Oaks, Gr1 1000 Guineas, G1 FUTURE GENERATION (08f, Hurricane *Asterblute, and 6x7 *Dalmary x *Aster. His dam Breeders’ Cup F&M; 3rd Gr1 Moyglare Stud Run): 6 wins, Gr3 Desmond S., Serena’s Urban Sea is kinbred 7x5x6 *Arena x Aster x *Aster. S. (TFR 120) Cat S.-(L) The sire and dam of Aster (Oleander and Arkebuse) MAGICAL (15f Galilieo): 12 wins, 1400-2400m, Gr1 SEBA (99f, Alzao): 3 wins, Chesham S.-(L); 3rd are very close kin. Champions F&M S., Gr1 Tattersalls Gold Cup Gr1 Mother Goose S. (x2), Gr1 Irish Champion S. (x2), Gr1 Champion Ramona (99f, Desert King): did not race; dam of Sadler’s Wells line sires in South Africa: PRIMA LUCE (05f, Galileo): 2 wins, Gr3 Athasi S. Flying The Flag, Global View, New Predator, The S., Gr1 Pretty Polly S., Gr2 Mooresbridge S., Gr2 Kilboy S., Gr2 Debutante S., Gr3 Alleged Aricia (01f, Nashwan): won; dam of United States (Galileo); Elusive Fort (Fort Wood); OH BEAUTIFUL (09f, Galileo): 4 wins, Prix Act Of War, Futura, Horizon, Jackson, Legislate S.; 2nd Gr1 Breeders Cup Turf, Gr1 Moyglare Stud S., Gr1 Prince of Wales S. (TFR 128) Vulcain-(L) (Dynasty); Potala Palace (Singspiel); Admiral Kitten FREEDOM’S LIGHT (10f, Galileo): 2 wins, Castle (Kitten’s Joy) Just Gorgeous (11f, Galileo): won, 2400m in Ireland (TFR 85) S.-(L); 2nd Gr3 Pinnacle S. (TFR 110) STUD ANALYSIS Colts: SSI 0.24 (stamina 1438m) 0% SW; 0% BType; Fillies : SSI 0.35 (stamina 1317m) 0% SW; 0% BType. First season at stud in 2016. colt filly born foals rnrs wnrs w/r% SW SW/r% BT BT/r% wins SSI AR stamina born foals rnrs wnrs w/r% SW SW/r% BT BT/r% wins SSI AR stamina ‘17 28 22 8 36% 0 0% 0 0% 8 0.43 62 1438m ‘17 26 13 3 23% 0 0% 0 0% 5 0.49 55 1333m ‘18 18 6 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0.04 54 0m ‘18 26 9 2 22% 0 0% 0 0% 2 0.20 58 1300m 2021 FEE: R5.000+VAT Live Foal Owner: a syndicate Warwick Render C: 082 872 7799 BUSH HILL STUD Karin Render C: 082 896 4809 Warwick & Karin Render, PO Box 209, Mooi River 3300 F: 086 587 6304 www.bushhillstud.co.za E: [email protected] 2021 Sires Handbook 16 RACEFORM.