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Particulars

Name:Eight of Diamonds (AUS)
Category: Broodmare
Sire:Lion Heart (USA)
Dam:Thanksgiving (NZ)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Mare
DOB:17 September 2007
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:Oakford OAKFORD WA
 

Broodmare's Breeding Status

In foal: No
Selling with a foal at foot: No
  • Edie and her Star Witness 2023 Colt at start of winter at 6mths of age
  • Edie’s Star Witness 2023 colt in winter at 9 months of age
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Description

Eight of Diamond is a stunning mare by LION HEART (USA) Stakes-winner; winner of 5 races and $1,920,971 inc. Monmouth Haskell Invitational H. [G1], HollywoodPark Hollywood Futurity [G1]; sire of 45 Stake-Winners (4 G1) inc. BRADESTER,TOM'S TRIBUTE, DANGEROUS MIDGE, LINE OF DAVID, etc.; sire of the dams of 30 Stake-Winners inc. FIANO ROMANO, PRUDHOE BAY, CHUB WAGON, TOUCHUPONASTAR, KELA'S TURN, FIRSTMATE,LEAD SOLDIER, EYEINTHESKY, DAFFODIL SWEET, MINE OF FIRE, SON OF COOGER, F FIVE,NASTY, MUSICAL HEART, LI'L MEATBALL, CALDIRAN, CALE'S GOLD, R LUCKEY CHARLIE, VITAALLEGRIA, NIRVANA, etc.

She is out of THANKSGIVING, by GENEROUS. Dam to Firsthand, Public Holiday, Bale Star. She comes from a bloodline of stake-winners, ST KLAIRE, BONANOVA, PRIMA NOVA, BONAICHI, EXTRA CHOICE, TELESTO, FRATERNITY, KELOWNA STAR, etc.

All of Edie’s half siblings by Star Witness are group winners/place getters and exported to Hong Kong, Singapore etc.

Not served this season so currently emply due to owners health and other commitments but could still be bred this season if new owner wishes.

Location

Oakford OAKFORD WA

Pedigree

 

 

EIGHT OF DIAMONDS (AUS)
Chestnut mare       Foaled 2007 
 

LION HEART (USA) Tale of the CatStorm CatStorm Bird
YarnMr. Prospector
Satin SunriseMr LeaderHail to Reason
LogicNaskra
THANKSGIVING (NZ)
    2000
Generous (Ire)CaerleonNijinsky
Doff the DerbyMaster Derby
The World is MineLast Tycoon (Ire)Try My Best
Great Klaire (GB)Great Nephew

LION HEART (USA) (2001). 5 wins-3 at 2, Hollywood Futurity, Gr.1. Sire of 1544 rnrs, 1059 wnrs, 45 SW, inc. Dangerous Midge (Breeders' Cup Turf, Gr.1), Bradester, Tom's Tribute, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Son of Cooger, Fiano Romano, Prudhoe Bay, Cazator de Osos, Çaldiran, Nirvana, F Five, Touchuponastar, Bird Nest, Indy Lyon, Kela's Turn, Party at Page's, Romani Kalibre, Chub Wagon, Daffodil Sweet, Nasty, Eyeinthesky, Lead Soldier, Mihos, etc.

 

1st dam

THANKSGIVING (NZ), by Generous (Ire). Placed at 3, 3d WRC Trentham Gardens 3YO Fillies S. Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

Firsthand (g by Star Witness). 6 wins to 1400m, A$408,150, ATC November H., MVRC Kane Constructions 3YO H., ATC TJS Services H., Tab.com.au H.-twice, 2d ATC Civic S., L, November H., 3d ATC Razor Sharp H., L, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., GCTC Life Less Ordinary H., ATC Tab.com.au H., Metropolitan Civil Contactors. H., 4th ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, VRC Chester Manifold S., L.

Bale Star (g by Nadeem). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$410,889, Singapore TC Charity S., 2d Singapore TC Stewards' Cup, L, Macau Jockey Club Trophy, Benchmark 83 H., 4th Singapore TC Three Rings Trophy, L, Garden City Trophy, L, Singapore 3YO Classic, L.

Public Holiday (f by Choisir). 5 wins at 1200m, 1600m, A$135,750, SAJC Adelaide Casino Cup in March H., Ken Smith AM H., Sportingbet H.-twice, BRC Coca-Cola Amatil H., 2d SAJC Patinack Farm H., Cam Management H., CMI Toyota H., 3d SAJC Centaurea S., L, STC Theraces.com.au 2YO H., BRC James Brockhurst H., SAJC Jansz Tasmania H., Master Builders Association H. Dam of-

 Red Ragga. Winner at 1400m in Aust.

 Thanks to You - Speed Legend (H.K.) (g by Star Witness). 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$269,165, to 2023-24, ATC Davali Thoroughbreds H., 2d ATC Chandon Garden Spritz H., Furphy H., 3d ATC ACY Securities H., Victor Ludorum at Darley H., Vinery Yearlings H., Keeneland H., Hall Chadwick H.

 Pumpkin Pie (f by Star Witness). 5 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$416,860, ATC TAB Venue Mode H., Schweppes H., 2d ATC Summer Racing H., TAB Rewards H., TAB Venue Mode H., City Tatt's RC TAB Highway H., 3d ATC Tatts Bushfire Appeal H., Australian Turf Club H., TAB H., Illawarra TC Pages Event Hire H., 4th ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2.

 Magic Wand (g by Star Witness). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$301,652, 3d Singapore TC Kranji A S., Tuxedo Moon S.

 Sylvan Power (g by Stratum). 5 wins at 1000m, 1400m, A$140,410, 2d MRC Pura Light Start P., MVRC Sportingbet William Hill H.-twice.

 Top Grosser (f by Star Witness). 10 wins at 1200m, 1400m to 2024 in Philippines.

 Merci Grand (f by Choisir). 8 wins to 1400m, A$85,780 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Cedar Grande. 5 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$144,740, MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., 3d MVRC Emerson H., Sweeney Estate Agents H., Ballarat TC No Fuss Event Hire H. Dam of-

 Shiraz Shaboo. Winner at 1200m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 Grand Eagle. Winner at 1900m in Aust.

 Alagonia (g by Danewin). 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust.

 

2nd dam

THE WORLD IS MINE, by Last Tycoon (Ire). Unraced. Half-sister to ST. KLAIRE (dam of BONANOVA, FRATERNITY, TELESTO), Eire. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Cat's Diamond. 3 wins from 1300m to 2100m, NSW Tatt's RC Royalrandwick.com H., 3d AJC Moore Park H.

 

3rd dam

Great Klaire (GB), by Great Nephew. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, STC Questing H., 2d STC Rosemount Wines Classic. Half-sister to HABIBTI, KNESSET,  Eight Carat (dam of OCTAGONAL, DIAMOND LOVER, KAAPSTAD, MARQUISE, MOUAWAD). Dam of 12 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

ST. KLAIRE (f Bletchingly) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$118,745, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners-

BONANOVA (f Star Way (GB)) Second top filly on The 1999-2000 Australasian 4YO+ Classification. 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,048,335, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, 2d AJC All Aged S., Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

PRIMA NOVA (f Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$436,292, AJC Japan Racing Association P., L, 2d Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.1. Producer.

BONAICHI (f Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$87,000, ARC Bonecrusher S., L, Hawkes Bay Aon Insurance H. Dam of 4 winners-

EXTRA CHOICE (g Redoute's Choice) 3 wins from 1200m to 2200m, A$101,750, Geelong Classic, L.

FRATERNITY (c Star Way (GB)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2000m, A$438,440, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d AJC Derby, Gr.1.

TELESTO (c Star Way (GB)) 3 wins from 1500m to 2000m, A$741,838, AJC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1. Sire.

Chiu Shan Glory (g Star Way (GB)) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, HK$2,185,930, HKJC Football H., 3d HKJC Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, L.

 Klairessence. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, AJC Pretty Polly H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Middlebrook. Winner at 1100m, 2d AJC Winooka P., 4th AJC Keith Mackay H., L. Dam of 8 winners-

BROOKLYN BAY - KELOWNA STAR (Mac.) (g Sufficient) 12 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Guineas, L.

TWOZNOTENOUGH (f Sakhee's Secret (GB)) 9 wins from 1300m to 1800m, NZ$177,855, CJC Great Easter S., L, Manawatu RC Macdougalls H.

 In Essence. Raced 3 times. Dam of 6 winners-

 Fastnet Lady. 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, 4th ARC Soliloquy S., L, Wanganui Guineas, L. Dam of 4 winners-

FIVE TO MIDNIGHT - HOME BY MIDNIGHT (Aust.) (g Domesday) 11 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 3200m, NZ$659,335, A$316,420, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, 2d Auckland Cup, Gr.1-twice.

 St. Kate. 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 2d BTC Unequalled 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

KAKAKAKATIE (f Zeditave) 5 wins at 1200m, A$169,840, AJC PJ Bell H., L, 3d STC Research S., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

 Walk the Streets. Winner at 1600m, A$79,390, 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., TAB H. Dam of 3 winners-

STROLL (f Snitzel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$274,100, BRC Mode S., L, 3d BRC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3.

 Go Kate Go. Winner at 1100m, 3d ATC Bar Coluzzi Darlinghurst H. Dam of 5 winners-

ACE OF DIAMONDS (g Swiss Ace) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, S$324,010, to 2024, Singapore Guineas, L.

 St. Katherine. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

SAINT ENCOSTA (g Encosta de Lago) 5 wins from 1500m to 2200m, A$396,600, ATC Randwick City S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Super Impose S., L.

SHEER TALENT (c Redoute's Choice) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, A$200,125, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

KITTENS (f Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1800m, 2000m, A$204,872, SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3, Hill Smith S., L. Producer.

 Gemadaily. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Illicit Romance. Raced twice. Dam of 2 winners-

ILLICIT DREAMS (f Vancouver) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, NZ$207,515, to 2024-25, CJC Pegasus S., L, Champagne S., L.

Eire (c Bletchingly) Winner at 2, AJC Time & Tide H., 2d ACT RC Black Opal S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Come on Klaire. Raced once. Dam of 6 winners-

Come on Cugat (g King Cugat (USA)) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, A$377,355, AJC McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d AJC Australia Day Cup, L.

 Hootenanny. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

SIDEREUS (c General Nediym) Winner at 2, A$126,550, STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Schweppervescence Sprint H., L. Sire.

VELROSSO (g General Nediym) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$541,185, GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL, 3d ATC Fireball H., L.

 Telepathy. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

TELEPATHIC (f Mossman) 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$30,025, A$309,500, ATC Cup, L, 2d ATC Millie Fox S., Gr.2. Producer.

 Sally Klaire. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Touched by God (f Sunday Silence) Winner at 2, AJC Reading 2YO H., 2d AJC Reginald Allen H., L. Producer.

 Miss Anna Louise. 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$76,665, AJC Goose Boy H., STC Mike Howlin Memorial H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Del Lirio. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1250m, STC Rosehill Gardens Events Centre H., Bridal Show 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

MATERIAL MAN (g Vital Equine (Ire)) 16 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$1,869,175, WATC Perth Cup, Gr.2, 2d WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1-twice.

 

Race Record:

Unraced.

 

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, all raced, 3 winners.

2011  Skripchenko (f by Excites). 3 wins at 1100m, A$112,370, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., Scone RC Segenhoe Stud H., 3d ATC TAB Rewards H. Dam of-

 Queen's Sacrifice. Winner at 1200m in 2023-24 in Aust.

2012  Kravchenko (g by Excites). 2 wins at 1350m in Aust.

2013 (c by Court Command).

2015  Eight Letters (g by Raheeb). Placed in Aust.

2017  Prince of Diamonds (g by Moshe). 6 wins to 1450m to 2024-25 in Aust.

2020 (f by Therock).

2023 (c by Star Witness).

 

Missed in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022; not served in 2013, 2020, 2023.

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