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Buyer: F Dichiera - $4,000

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Name:Facts or Fiction (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:The Factor (USA)
Dam:Zugat (AUS)
Colour: Grey
Sex: Gelding
DOB:14 September 2015
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:181 Craig Road PEARCEDALE VIC
 
 
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Description

Sound horse, good in the wind,

Attached photo is from the 2017 Magic Millions Sale. Contact vendor for further information.

Location

181 Craig Road PEARCEDALE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

FACTS OR FICTION
Grey gelding       Foaled 2015 
 

THE FACTOR (USA) War FrontDanzigNorthern Dancer
Starry DreamerRubiano
GreyciousnessMiswakiMr. Prospector
SkatingonthiniceIcecapade
ZUGAT
    2003
King Cugat (USA)KingmamboMr. Prospector
Tricky GameMajestic Light
ZedagalThe JudgeShowdown (GB)
SummonedCrowned Prince (USA)

THE FACTOR (USA) (Roan or Grey 2008-Stud U.S.A. 2013, Aust. 2014). 6 wins-1 at 2, Santa Anita Malibu S., Gr.1. Out of a three-quarter-sister to SW Showering. Sire of 309 rnrs, 177 wnrs, 13 SW, inc. Noted and Quoted (Santa Anita Chandelier S., Gr.1), Bound for Nowhere, Multiplier, Cistron, Northwest Factor, etc. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SP Factor Me In, Fun Fact and of Momentum Factor, Silverlink, The Palms, Garrulous Gal, Battle, Cash Factor, Crazy Factor, etc.

 

1st dam

ZUGAT, by King Cugat (USA). Placed at 2 & 3, 2d MVRC Essendon Mazda CX-7 P., SAJC Bartran 2YO H. Half-sister to UNISON,  Indexed (dam of FLYING ALPHA). Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Miss Foxy Gal (f by Foxwedge) 2 wins at 1550m, 1600m in 2017-18, 2d BOP RC Fresh Market Gate Pa 2YO H., 4th ARC Champagne S., L, Taranaki RC Oaks Prelude, L.

 Flying Captain (g by Myboycharlie (Ire)) Winner at 1200m in NZ, 2d HKJC Chairmen's Day H.

 Ruby's Epic (f by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1350m in Aust.

 Zedge (f by Foxwedge) Placed in 2017-18 in Aust.

 Noble Buddies (g by Astronomer Royal (USA)) Placed, 3d HKJC Kwong Wah H., Luard H.

 

2nd dam

ZEDAGAL, by The Judge. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Coca-Cola H., VATC Westminster H., 2d VRC Princess H., 3d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3. Sister to ZEDITAVE, SQUARE DEAL,  True Verdict (dam of VEROCATIVE), half-sister to ALANNON, PAMPAS FIRE (dam of CLOISTER), Druid's Lodge,  Great Verdict (dam of GREYS INN),  Zest (dam of ZESTFUL). Dam of 12 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

UNISON (f Marauding) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$268,052, AJC Widden S., L, STC Birthday Card H., L, AJC Silver Sharpe H., STC Sheraco P., Oxley Finance Research P., Idle Words H., 2d STC Premiere S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Shorts H., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

Kidman (f Quest for Fame) Winner at 1100m, A$82,470, MRC Corpfit H., 2d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, 3d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Gosford Slipper, L, MRC Wood Court Inn H. Dam of 4 winners-

ZAC SPIRIT (g Flying Spur) Champion Sprinter in Singapore in 2014 & 2016. 11 wins at 1200m, 1400m, S$1,704,694, Singapore TC Three Rings Trophy, L, Lion City Cup, L-twice, Kranji Sprint, L-twice, Macau Jockey Club Trophy, Kranji A S., Benchmark 89 H., 2d Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L, Kranji Sprint, L, 3d Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, Gr.1, Kranji Mile, L, Singapore 3YO Classic, L, Luzerne Cup, Kindness S., 4th Singapore Guineas, L.

ZAC INFLUENCE (c Rock of Gibraltar) 4 wins from 1400m to 1700m, S$385,038, Singapore TC Proinn Construct S., L, Class 3 H., Class 4 H., 2d Singapore 3YO Classic, L, Singapore TC Zirna Progress S., 3d Singapore TC Raffles Cup, L, Initiation P.

 Portland. 7 wins to 1400m, A$115,710, QTC Racetree H.

 It's Fun. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Sanadaat (f Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m to 2017-18, SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO P., MRC Jim Conway H., 3d VRC Talindert S., L, 4th MVRC William Crockett S., L, Atlantic Jewel S., L.

 Confronting. 3 wins to 1200m, AJC David Wenden H., 3d STC Meriton Apartments H.

 Marquee Universal. 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, HKJC Eau de Vie H., Flying Dancer H., 2d HKJC Country Club Challenge Cup., Grayburn H., 3d HKJC Japan Racing Association Trophy, Club Street H., Dongguan H., Seagull H., Wind Dancer H.

 Beverly Dream. Winner at 1400m, HKJC Midland King of Commercial Properties H., 2d HKJC On Ting H.

 Miss Apps. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Gold Coast (g Excellent Art) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m in Macau, 2d Macau Lisboa Challenge, L, 4th Macau Sprint Trophy, L.

 Indexed. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

FLYING ALPHA (f Flying Spur) 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$255,600, QTC Just Now H., L, STC Australian Bridal Show H., Stratco H., Merrylands RSL Club H., 2d AJC Breeders Classic, Gr.2, STC WSFM H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3, GCTC Paspaley Magic Millions H., STC Jacob's Creek H., 4th STC Millie Fox S., Gr.3, Sheraco S., L. Dam of-

CAMBIASO (g More Than Ready) Winner at 2, VRC Herald Sun Superracing S., L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L.

Nasdex (g Not a Single Doubt) 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1100m, A$243,940, to 2017-18, MRC Elaren Security Services H., Jodie Taylor H., SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., Pakenham RC John Duff & Co H., 3d MRC WJ Adams H., L, Brian Reckas 2YO H., SAJC Schweppes H., MVRC Follow the Valley H.

 Daedalus. 8 wins from 1100m to 1650m, A$153,150, BRC O'Donnell Griffin H., BTC Logan City TAB H., Home Buyers H., Onesteel Reinforcing P., MRC Barfleur H., 2d BTC Custom Orb Classic H., 3d QTC Superior Pak H.

 Sunny Golf. 7 wins at 1200m, 1650m, HK$5,517,700, HKJC Co-Tack H., Fakei Cup, Challenge Cup H., Chaozhou H., Tate's Cairn H., Kwu Tung H., Oi Suen H., 2d HKJC Peninsula Golden Jubilee H., Lai Chi Chong H., Peng Chau H., Hankow H., 3d HKJC GOME Cup, Cheung Sha H., Hong Kong Racing Journalists H.

 

3rd dam

SUMMONED, by Crowned Prince (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to Sweet Habit. Dam of 16 foals, all raced, 13 winners, inc:-

ZEDITAVE (c The Judge) Champion 3YO in Aust/NZ. 14 wins-9 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,210,000, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, QTC Castlemaine S.H., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, QTC Prestige Litho H., L, BATC Strawberry Road S., MVRC Gisborne H., VATC Carnegie H., Caulfield Quality S.H., Rubiton S., 4th Moonee Valley S., Gr.2. Sire.

SQUARE DEAL (g The Judge) 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, VRC Pago Pago P., 2d VRC Dalgety Bloodstock S.H., L, Gibson-Carmichael S., L.

ALANNON (c Noalcoholic) 8 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$346,515, VATC Rubiton S., Gr.3, VRC WJT Clarke S., L, VATC United Racecourses S., L, 2d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Linlithgow S., Gr.2, MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, Rubiton S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Crown Casino S., Gr.3. Sire.

ZEDAGAL (f The Judge) 3 wins. See above.

PAMPAS FIRE (f Prince True) 2 wins at 2, A$78,250, VATC Debutante S., Gr.3, Bounding Away H., L, 2d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 3d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2. Dam of 5 winners-

CLOISTER (f Marauding) Winner at 2, VATC Debutante S., L, 3d AJC Gimcrack S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

MELITO (f Redoute's Choice) Top filly on 2009-10 Australasian 3YO Classification. 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,934,050, AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.1, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, AJC Furious S., Gr.2, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, BTC Cup, Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Secluded. 3 wins at 1200m, A$157,650, ATC Phoenix LR8 H. Dam of-

PARIAH (c Redoute's Choice) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$541,100, to 2017-18, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Canonbury S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, ATC Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.

 Lightning Spur. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

YOU'RE SO GOOD (f Savabeel) 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$308,620, MVRC Alexandra S., L, 2d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, Vanity S., Gr.3, 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2.

Our Webster (g Encounter) 10 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$49,450, 57,377Rgt., S$337,962 in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, MRC John C Reilly 2YO H., 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 4th MRC Veuve Clicquot S., L, VATC Debutant S., L.

 Bon Fire. Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

Heat of the Fire (f Strategic) Winner at 2, AJC Ad Alta 2YO H., 2d AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

FURNACES (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, A$475,950, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Primo Moraitis 2YO P., 2d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, ATC Lonhro P., L, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2.

 Summary. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

SHIKOBA (f Chief Bearhart) Champion 3YO filly in NZ in 2005-06. 7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$307,025, ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, ARC Skyswing Skyline Rotorua H., Waikato RC Lowe Schollum & Jones H., 2d Levin Classic, Gr.1, BOP RC Karldon Trust H., 3d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, 4th Counties RC Jim & John Evans Classic, L. Producer.

Druid's Lodge (c Noalcoholic) 2 wins at 1000m, 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, MVRC Matthew Flinders H., Tourism SA Oakbank H., 4th VATC IOOF Sandown Blue Diamond Prelude S., Gr.3. Sire.

 Great Verdict. 3 wins to 1400m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

GREYS INN (c Zabeel) Champion 3YO Classic Colt in South Africa in 2003-04. 6 wins from 1200m to 2450m, A$18,000, R1,797,200, HK$3,000,000, 655,200Dhs in South Africa and U.A.E, Greyville Durban July H., Gr.1, South African Derby, Gr.1, South African Classic, Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Dubai City of Gold S., Gr.3, 2d HKJC Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Al Rashidiya S., L, 3d Greyville Daily News Two Thousand S., Gr.1, 4th MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Dubai Sheema Classic S., Gr.1, Al Fahidi Fort S., L. Sire.

 Good Judgement. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

SMART CALL (f Ideal World) Champion Older Female & Middle Distance Horse in South Africa in 2015-16. 8 wins from 1400m to 2050m, £78,158, €16,275, R3,416,125, to 2018, Kenilworth J&B Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Greyville Woolavington 2000 S., Gr.1, Kenilworth Paddock S., Gr.1, Turffontein Ipi Tombe Challenge, Gr.2, Newcastle Hoppings S., Gr.3, Turffontein Racing Association P., Racing It's a Rush P., 2d Greyville Garden Province S., Gr.1, Turffontein Fillies Mile, Gr.3, 3d York Middleton S., Gr.2-twice, Turffontein Gauteng Fillies Guineas, Gr.2, Starling S., L, 4th Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Duke of Cambridge S., Gr.2.

 True Verdict. Winner at 1300m, 3d VATC Sweet Nell H., 4th VRC Red Roses S., L. Dam of 7 winners-

VEROCATIVE (f Bletchingly) 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, A$129,700, VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, AJC PJ Bell H., L, BATC Channel 10 Quality 2YO H., QTC Snippets H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 3d BATC Hotel Conrad H., 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

JET SPUR (c Flying Spur) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$417,200, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3, STC Heritage S., L, 2d AJC Brian Crowley S., L, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Portrait. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

LEONARDO DA HINCHI (c Hinchinbrook) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$225,250, to 2018-19, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself 2YO H., 2d VRC Antler Luggage P., L, 3d MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

 Assizes. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

GENEROUS TYCOON (g Generous) 7 wins from 1100m to 2400m, 974,032Rgt. in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L, Selangor TC Dato Sir Clough Thuraisingam Memorial Trophy, 2d Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L, 3d Selangor TC Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, L.

 Purfect Size. Winner at 1350m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

MYSTIC PRINCE (g Reset) 10 wins from 1500m to 3500m, A$580,579, to 2017-18, Western Australian Derby, Gr.2, WATC Piper-Heidsieck H., Light Fingers, Galilee & Red Handed H., David Grays Aglink H., 2d Kalgoorlie Cup, L, WATC Westspeed Stayers Bonus H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H., Ausdrill Hockeyroos H., 3d WATC Playeronline.com.au H., 4th WATC Ascot Gold Cup, L.

REAL CHARM (f Reset) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$264,710, WATC Jungle Dawn Classic, L, Starstruck Classic, L, 2d WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3, 3d Western Australian Oaks, Gr.3.

 Dulcinea. Placed at 2, 4th MVRC Silver Jubilee S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

 Visique. 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Rotorua RC Atkinson & Donaldson Plumbing H., 2d Waikato RC Newstalk ZB H. Dam of 5 winners-

NORZITA (f Thorn Park) Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$978,400, ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Vinery Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., L, ATC Woolworths 2YO H., 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, ATC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, TVN Jockeys Trust H., 3d ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Show County H., Gr.3.

HOLLOWS (g Thorn Park) 2 wins at 2, WRC Wellesley S., L, Levin RC 95.1 More FM 2YO S.

 Zest. Placed at 2, 2d STC Hastings H., 3d STC Ashbury 2YO H. Dam of 9 winners-

ZESTFUL (f Redoute's Choice) 6 wins to 1200m, A$460,850, to 2017-18, ATC Triscay S., Gr.3, Razor Sharp H., L, 2d ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, Triscay S., Gr.3, Toy Show H., Gr.3, 3d ATC Wenona Girl H., Gr.3, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L.

Zedazest (f Fuji Kiseki) 4 wins to 1500m, A$110,140, SAJC Chianti Classico H., Rosemount Estate H., 2d SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, 3d SAJC HC Nitschke S., L. Producer.

 Bella Maddelena. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, STC Schweppes P., 3d STC Bill Murphy Bookmaker H. Dam of 5 winners-

MILITARY ROSE (f General Nediym) Second filly on 2009-10 Australasian 2YO Classification. 6 wins-5 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,626,900, STC Reisling S., Gr.2, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, BRC BJ McLachlan S., L, Calaway Gal S., L, Urban Event 2YO H., 3d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Maraness. Placed at 3, 2d VRC Rainbird H., Spitfire H. Dam of 4 winners-

Altesino (f More Than Ready) 6 wins from 1400m to 2200m, NZ$121,450, Waikato RC Classic Hits 98.6 ZHFM H., WRC Smokefree H., 2d Rotorua Cup, Gr.3, 3d Manawatu Breeders' S., L. Producer.

 

Race Record: 4 Starts 0-0-0 A$4,425.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

FACTS OR FICTION (AUS) 2015 Grey gelding
by The Factor - Zugat, by King Cugat

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
24---A$4,425
Totals:4---A$4,425
14/Nov/20178th of 8--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Colonel Mordaunt was 1st and Coronel 2nd and La Chambie 3rd.
27/Nov/20173rd of 8--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Sanctimonious was 1st and High Ratio 2nd.
09/Dec/20174th of 6
(5.0)
SAJC Barrister Block Wines 2YO P., A$43,200, 1050m, time 1:01.83. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Burn Off was 1st and Winning Partner 2nd and Mutadaawel 3rd. Trainer: R E Laing. Owner: R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs K B Lester, A R McDonald, R L Milne, F E Davis, Mrs K M McCormack, G J McCormack, Mrs R Jones, P A Moss, S J Moss, T M Montague & S R Montague. Jockey: Todd Pannell.A$1,800
30/Dec/20177th of 7
(5.0)
MRC Ladbrokes 2YO P., A$142,000, 1000m, time 0:59.21. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Graceful Storm was 1st and Al Dorama 2nd and Templar 3rd. Trainer: R E Laing. Owner: R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs K B Lester, A R McDonald, R L Milne, F E Davis, Mrs K M McCormack, G J McCormack, Mrs R Jones, P A Moss, S J Moss, T M Montague & S R Montague. Jockey: J Mott.A$2,000
11/Jun/201811th of 11
(12.4)
MRC (Mornington) Karingal Football Club Maiden 2YO P., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:58.78. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Cavalini was 1st and Beerz With Clint 2nd and Bold Type 3rd. Trainer: R E Laing. Owner: R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs K B Lester, A R McDonald, R L Milne, F E Davis, Mrs K M McCormack, G J McCormack, Mrs R Jones, P A Moss, S J Moss, T M Montague & S R Montague. Jockey: Ben Thompson.
02/Jul/20183rd of 3--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 760m. Self Imposed was 1st and Shaquiana 2nd.
26/Jul/201810th of 11
(11.1)
Cranbourne TC Obrien Real Estate Maiden 2YO P., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:14.28. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Tavisan was 1st and Saccharo 2nd and Approach Discreet 3rd. Trainer: R E Laing. Owner: R H Montague, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs K B Lester, A R McDonald, R L Milne, F E Davis, Mrs K M McCormack, G J McCormack, Mrs R Jones, P A Moss, S J Moss, T M Montague & S R Montague. Jockey: N Callow.A$625
12/Nov/20184th of 8--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Blue Hope was 1st and Degrasse 2nd and Pay Your Dues 3rd.
26/Nov/20188th of 9--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Star Fall was 1st and Delvecchio 2nd and Hershiser 3rd.
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.