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Particulars

Name:Sharp Tune (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Equiano (FR)
Dam:Semitone (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:01 November 2014
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:1640 George Downes Drive KULNURA NSW
 
 
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Description

Half sister to multiple Group winner Slightly Sweet. A well conformed race filly that hasn't measured up to city/provincial class and would make a good country horse and excellent broodmare proposition down the line given the black type under the first dam.

Location

1640 George Downes Drive KULNURA NSW

Pedigree

 

 

SHARP TUNE
Bay mare       Foaled 2014 
 

EQUIANO (FR) AcclamationRoyal ApplauseWaajib (Ire)
Princess AthenaAhonoora (GB)
Entente CordialeEla-Mana-MouPitcairn
MirmandeKris
SEMITONE
    2005
Dubai Destination (USA)KingmamboMr. Prospector
MysterialAlleged
Slightly Sharp (USA)DiesisSharpen Up
WenonaLarkspur

EQUIANO (FR) (Bay 2005-Stud 2011). 7 wins-2 at 2, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 589 rnrs, 318 wnrs, 14 SW, inc. The Tin Man (Ascot British Champions Sprint S., Gr.1), Belvoir Bay, Medicine Jack, Fly on the Night, King Louis, Lady Horseowner, Baciami Piccola, Lady Macapa, Dark Reckoning, Strath Burn, Alicante Dawn - Furious Boy (H.K.), Valliano, Waipu Cove - Jolly Convergence (H.K.), Final Venture, SP Gustavus Weston, etc.

 

1st dam

SEMITONE, by Dubai Destination (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to STAY TUNED. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

SLIGHTLY SWEET (f by Charge Forward) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$502,585, ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, Gr.3, ATC Winter S., L, Cellarbrations H., 3d ATC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Surround S., Gr.2, Winter Challenge H., L, Civic S., L, 4th MRC Tristarc S., Gr.2, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.3.

Positive Charge (f by Charge Forward) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, 3d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L.

 Singing River (f by Mossman) Winner at 1200m in 2018-19 in Aust.

 Sharp Tune (f by Equiano (Fr)) See below.

 

2nd dam

SLIGHTLY SHARP (USA), by Diesis. Raced once. Half-sister to OPACHISCO,  Ivorona (dam of WHAT NONSENSE),  Magic Muffin (dam of REASON TO RHYME),  Ivoire (dam of BLANCO). Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

STAY TUNED (c Marscay) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1600m, A$119,520, Gosford Classic, L, AJC Rose & Crown Hotel H., 2d AJC Dulcify H., L, Dowling H., 3d AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Carbine Club S., L, City Tatt's RC Bill McHugh H. Sire.

 Uphold. 10 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$81,135, BTC St Pauls School H., 2d QTC Bengalla Lad H.

 

3rd dam

WENONA, by Larkspur. 3 wins at 1¼m, 1½m, Curragh Blandford S., Eyrefield S., Phoenix Park Mulhuddert S., 2d Newmarket Sun Chariot S. Three-quarter-sister to BALLYGORAN, half-sister to TOM ROLFE, CHIEFTAIN, LADY REBECCA (dam of ALZAO), AHDEEK,  Celia (dam of RIPON),  Santa Paula (dam of NOBLE SAINT),  Wampum (dam of FIDDLERS FARE). Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

OPACHISCO (c In Reality) 4 wins from 1m to 1¼m, Leopardstown Hennessy H., L, North Dublin H., Phoenix Park Macardle Ale H. Sire.

 Swift Gal. Winner at 7f in U.S.A. Dam of 4 winners-

 Lovely Bird. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 9 winners-

LA FOQUITA (f Iron) Champion 2YO Filly in Peru in 2004. 9 wins-2 at 2-from 5f to 1m in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Hipodromo de Santa Beatriz, L, Clasico Roberto Alvarez Calderon Granados, L, 2d Monterrico Clasico Augusto Mostajo Barrera, Gr.3, Clasico Enrique D Barreda y Ricardo Barreda Laos, L. Producer.

 Buddy's Bird. Placed at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 7 winners-

CAPELLA DANCER (f Rockport Harbor) 11 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, US$244,176, Finger Lakes Arctic Queen S., L, Susan B Anthony H., L, 2d Finger Lakes Arctic Queen H., L, Jack Betta Be Rite S., L.

LAPIS (f Southern Halo) 4 wins from 6f to 1m, Saratoga Union Avenue S., L, Belmont Allowance, Saratoga Allowance, 4th Belmont Schenectady H., L.

 Ivorona. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 3 winners-

WHAT NONSENSE (g Foolish Pleasure) Head of The 1983 Norwegian 3YO Free H. 13 wins in U.S.A. and Norway, Norwegian Derby, L, 3d Norwegian Two Thousand Guineas, L.

 Magic Muffin. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

REASON TO RHYME (f Mighty Adversary) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 8½f, Thistledown Tougaloo S., L, Shaker Heights H., L, Annie Oakley H., L, 2d Thistledown Cleveland Gold Cup, L, 3d Beulah Park Best of Ohio Distaff Championship S., L. Dam of 8 winners-

HIGHER LOGIC (f High Fly) 4 wins-3 at 2-at 6f, 1m, US$297,830, Hoosier Park Miss Indiana S., L, Indiana Stallion S. (2YOf), L, 2d Indiana Grand Hoosier Breeders Sophomore S. (3YOf), L, Frances Slocum S., L.

Magical Jay (g Honey Jay) 6 wins from 6f to 8½f, 3d Thistledown Shaker Heights H., L, 4th Beulah Park Richard A Kirchberg Memorial H., L.

Reason to Dance (c Fred Astaire) 4 wins at 8¼f, 9f, 3d Thistledown Juvenile S., L, River Downs Spartacus S., L, Green Carpet H., L.

 Wentodinner. Unplaced. Dam of-

 Betelgeuse. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

SCULPTOR (c His Royal Highness) Third colt on The 2005-06 NZ 3YO Free H. 7 wins from 1200m to 2500m, NZ$224,750, A$484,000, ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Saab H., Gr.3, Ipswich Cup, L, WRC Trentham Gold Cup, Wanganui JC 92.8 More FM Hospice Cup, CJC Bunker at Prebbleton Farm 3YO H., 2d Rotorua Cup, Gr.3, 3d QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.1, 4th Queensland Derby, Gr.1, QTC Queen's Cup, Gr.3.

 Ivoire. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

BLANCO (c Fappiano) 4 wins from 1m to 8½f, US$329,760, Golden Gate Gold Rush S., L, Bay Meadows Ascot H., L, 2d Illinois Derby, Gr.3, 3d California Derby, Gr.2, Golden Gate San Francisco Mile H., Gr.3. Sire.

Shamivor (f Sham) 4 wins at 1m, 2d Keeneland Ashland S., Gr.2, Fair Grounds Thelma S., L, Davona Dale S., L, 3d Fair Grounds Oaks, Gr.3.

 Give Blood. Raced twice. Dam of 6 winners-

LIGHTNING AL (c Fortunate Prospect) Horse of the Year in Puerto Rico in 1997. Champion Imported Older Male in Puerto Rico in 1997 & 2000. 36 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1900m, US$680,146 in U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, El Comandante Clasico Jose de Diego, L-3 times, Clasico Jose Celso Barbosa Memorial, L, Clasico Juan Ponce de Leon, L-twice, Copa George Washington, L-4 times. Sire.

 Frenchoire. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Noble Michelle. Unplaced. Dam of-

SCOTT'S FLYER (f Toronto) 10 wins from 5f to 11f, Suffolk Downs Hannah Dustin H., L, Drumtop H., L, 2d Suffolk Downs Drumtop H., L, 3d Suffolk Downs Hannah Dustin H., L. Producer.

 

Race Record: Placed in 2018-19 in Aust.

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.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

SHARP TUNE (AUS) 2014 Bay filly
by Equiano - Semitone, by Dubai Destination

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---0
34---A$3,440
46-2-A$10,650
Totals:11-2-A$14,090
31/Jan/20176th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Alizee was 1st and Didn't Mention It 2nd and Longmu 3rd.
14/Jul/20174th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 806m. Maria Victoria was 1st and Righteousness 2nd and Oria 3rd.
25/Jul/201711th of 12
(7.2)
Wyong Golf Club Maiden 2YO P., A$34,700, 1100m, time 1:04.06. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Za Zi Ba was 1st and Joy for Us 2nd and Lass Vegas 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms K O'Hara.
19/Dec/20173rd of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 792m. Spacious was 1st and Selective 2nd.
04/Jan/20187th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 804m. Brook Magic was 1st and Tiara Star 2nd and Farolitos 3rd.
13/Jan/20184th of 11
(1.4)
Illawarra TC Warrawong Maiden H., A$30,000, 1300m, time 1:18.92. Track good(4). Carried 54.50kg. Emoclew was 1st and Aeecee Tianhu 2nd and Only Tiger 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: A Gibbons.A$1,380
20/Feb/20185th of 5
(3.7)
Wyong RC Jeff Englebrecht Stables Maiden P., A$28,200, 1100m, time 1:03.83. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Inanup was 1st and Oyster Bay 2nd and Xaarfoxylady 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: J R Collett.A$680
02/Mar/20185th of 8
(3.6)
ATC (Canterbury) Owner Benefit Card P., A$49,450, 1200m, time 1:11.35. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Leningrad was 1st and My Zebrinka 2nd and Prahaar 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms K O'Hara.A$980
17/Mar/20187th of 8
(11.1)
Gosford RC Erina Leagues Club Maiden H., A$29,000, 1200m, time 1:11.21. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Staraday was 1st and Miss Jenny 2nd and Red Rover 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms K O'Hara.A$400
14/Nov/20183rd of 6--trial--Illawarra TC Barrier Trial, 800m. Connemara was 1st and Soir de Lune 2nd.
26/Nov/20186th of 7--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Version Two was 1st and Nindamos 2nd and Moinda 3rd.
09/Dec/20188th of 12
(3.3)
Shoalhaven City TC Under the Southern Stars Maiden H., A$22,000, 1100m, time 1:03.41. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Sestina was 1st and Smelting 2nd and Starchild 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms J Taylor.A$500
31/Dec/20184th of 12
(4.5)
Shoalhaven City TC Country Motor Company Maiden P., A$21,560, 1200m, time 1:10.65. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Starchild was 1st and Kitty Karine 2nd and Fairy Beast 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: B Spriggs.A$1,100
14/Jan/20192nd of 13
(0.2)
Shoalhaven City TC Daniel Dwyer Kid's Parties Maiden P., A$22,000, 1100m, time 1:04.00. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Great Wings was 1st and Eokalio 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms J Taylor.A$3,900
01/Feb/20194th of 10
(3.3)
Canberra RC Hygain Maiden H., A$19,800, 1000m, time 0:58.62. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Paris Lights was 1st and Milamoo 2nd and Galahad's Quest 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms W Costin.A$750
17/Feb/20197th of 10
(1.9)
Shoalhaven City TC Maiden H., A$22,000, 1100m, time 1:04.63. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Secret Diamond was 1st and Spanish Rain 2nd and Prince George 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: B El-Issa.A$500
25/Feb/20192nd of 12
(0.8)
Shoalhaven City TC Robert Oatley Vineyards Maiden P., A$21,560, 1100m, time 1:04.40. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Franquare was 1st and Exrocka 3rd. Trainer: J C Coyle. Owner: Miss E K Esplin, P P R Esplin, H D R Esplin, D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin). Jockey: Ms K O'Hara.A$3,900
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.