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CONGRATS (USA) (2000). 7 wins-1 at 2, Santa Anita San Pasqual H., Gr.2. Sire of 971 rnrs, 656 wnrs, 32 SW, inc. Turbulent Descent (Hollywood Starlet S., Gr.1), Haveyougoneaway, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Hartley, Steps, Derek Adrian, SP Mojovation, Mi Vaquita, Pete Marwick, Poseidon Aquarius and of With What, Crown and Sugar, Eclair Beauty, Jordy's Ready, Royal Road, Saints' Girl, Sunset Empire, Vincero, Backdoor Route, Bullbear Boar, etc.

1st dam

MYSTERIES, by Rahy. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Half-sister to ANNIHILATE. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Royal Applause (f by Congrats (USA)) 6 wins. See below.

 Placido (g by Flying Spur) 2 wins at 1100m, TRC Hi-Lite Plaster H.

 Cahuenga (f by Stravinsky (USA)) 2 wins at 1350m in Aust.

 Confederate Rose (f by Shamardal (USA)) Winner at 1700m in Aust.

2nd dam

SO VERY FINE (USA), by Raise a Native. Unplaced. Half-sister to LUCKY SONG (dam of HERITAGE HALL, LUCKY DI), POLLOCK'S LUCK, BID US, Winner's Edge (dam of COYA, RETURN TO PARADISE). Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

ANNIHILATE (c Salt Lake) 3 wins, Woodbine Peteski H., L, 2d Woodbine Achievement H., L, 3d Woodbine Colonel RS McLaughlin H., L, Meadowlands Paterson H., L. Sire.

 Slender Option. 3 wins from 1300m to 1600m in Aust.

 Tisani Lad. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Summer Storm. Winner at 2 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

 Heart Summer. 11 wins to 1500m to 2018 in Philippines.

 Mysteries. Winner. See above.

 Tamarisk. Winner at 6f in Canada. Dam of-

 Nearctica. Placed at 3 in Canada. Dam of 2 winners-

 Open Zipper. 2 wins at 6½f, 7f in U.S.A. and Canada. Dam of 2 winners-

ZIPPER'S HERO (f Partner's Hero) 8 wins to 6½f, US$329,142, to 2018, Parx Racing Dr Teresa Garofalo Memorial S., L.

 Dubai Creek. Winner at 8¼f in U.S.A.

3rd dam

LUCKY US, by Nijinsky. Unraced. Sister to  The Temptress (dam of LA LORGNETTE). Dam of 13 foals, 12 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

LUCKY SONG (f Seattle Song) 5 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 14½f, Doncaster Park Hill S., Gr.2, Newbury Radley S., L, 2d Haydock Lancashire Oaks, Gr.3, 3d Hollywood Park Silver Belles H., Gr.2, Goodwood Lupe S., L, 4th York Musidora S., Gr.3. Dam of 6 winners-

LUCKY DI (g Diesis) 2 wins at 1m, 1¼m, Kempton Magnolia S., L, 2d Sandown Brigadier Gerard S., Gr.3.

HERITAGE HALL (c Fairy King) 3 wins at 5½f, 8½f, Bay Meadows Half Moon Bay S., L, Pricewaterhouse Coopers 2YO S., 4th Hollywood Park Cinema H., Gr.3, Bay Meadows Ascot H., Gr.3, Bay Meadows Derby, Gr.3.

POLLOCK'S LUCK (c Polish Navy) 6 wins-1 at 2, US$375,858, Bay Meadows Ascot H., Gr.3, Santa Anita Rising Market S., L, Fairplex Pomona H., L, 2d Hollywood Park Affirmed H., Gr.3, Manila H., L, 3d Hollywood Park Flying Continental H., L, 4th Hollywood Derby, Gr.1. Sire.

BID US (c Bold Bidder) 6 wins, US$272,275, Hollywood Park Bel Air H., L, 2d Bay Meadows Saratoga H., L, 3d Hollywood Park Ancient Title H., L, Golden Gate Albany H., L. Sire.

Winner's Edge (f Seeking the Gold) 4 wins, 2d Aqueduct Affectionately H., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

COYA (f Deputy Minister) 4 wins at 7f, 9f, Charles Town HBPA City of Ranson H., L, 4th Laurel Maryland Racing Media H., L. Producer.

RETURN TO PARADISE (f El Prado) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, Arlington Park Hatoof S., L, 2d Belmont Swinging Mood S., L, 3d Meadowlands Holly S., L. Producer.

Capac (g Deputy Minister) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 6½f to 9f, 2d Laurel Harrison E Johnson Memorial H., L.

 Song of Bernadette. Placed at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

CATHOLIC BOY (c More Than Ready) 6 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 1¼m, US$1,842,000, to 2018, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1, Belmont Derby, Gr.1, Aqueduct Remsen S., Gr.2, Belmont Pennine Ridge S., Gr.3, Saratoga With Anticipation S., Gr.3, 2d Tampa Bay Downs Sam F Davis S., Gr.3, 4th Gulfstream Park Florida Derby, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Gr.1.

 Excellus. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of 9 winners-

National Center (g Tsunami Slew) 5 wins-1 at 2, Albuquerque Con Jackson H., 2d Turf Paradise Hasta la Vista H., L.

Lone Sky (g Septieme Ciel) Winner at 2, 3d Arlington Park Johnny Morris H., L.

 Key to Us. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Free Tero (c Freelancer) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m in Argentina, 2d Palermo Clasico Hipodromo Argentino, Gr.3, 3d La Plata Especial Iniciacion.

Race Record: 6 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$208,395, to 2017-18, MVRC McCafe H., Bertocchi Christmas Masterpiece H., 2d MRC Ian Morrison H., Allan Wicks H., MVRC Simpson Construction H., McMahon's Dairy H., Quest Moonee Valley H., 4th VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3.