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Lot: 137  Blackfish (AUS)

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Buyer: Robbs Racing - $15,000

Particulars

Name:Blackfish (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Zousain (AUS)
Dam:Splendido (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Filly
DOB:16 September 2021
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Windsucker
GST:No
Location:Forest Lodge MINERS REST VIC
 
 
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Description

Blackfish

Maiden Filly by Zousain – From the Elite Family of Merchant Navy & Paulele!

Blackfish is a lightly raced 3-year-old filly by Zousain, with eight career starts to date and three placings on the board. She recently resumed from a freshen-up at Pakenham on 2 June and looks well on track to break her maiden in the near future.

She is by Zousain — sire of promising performers such as Drifting, Amelita, and Bellazaine. Her dam, Splendido (by Stratum), is a three-quarter sister to Group 1 winner Bonaria and a half-sister to Legally Bay (dam of Merchant Navy, Jolie Bay, Setanta), Time Out, and Chatoyant (dam of Paulele, Montsegur, and Tessera), making her pedigree highly desirable for future breeding prospects.

Offered for sale to dissolve a large ownership group, Blackfish presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to race in a less competitive jurisdiction, where she should prove highly effective and hold residual value as a broodmare down the line.

Update on 26/05:

https://cdn2.prism.horse/media/a0ced9c0c876419eb4e803a76129221a.mp4

Location

Forest Lodge MINERS REST VIC

Pedigree

 

 

BLACKFISH (AUS)
Chestnut filly       Foaled 2021 
 

ZOUSAIN ZoustarNorthern MeteorEncosta de Lago
ZouzouRedoute's Choice
Pasar Silbano (Ire)Elnadim (USA)Danzig
Give a WhistleMujadil
SPLENDIDO
    2012
StratumRedoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)
BourgeoisLuskin Star
DecidityLast Tycoon (Ire)Try My Best
ClassTwig Moss (Fr)

ZOUSAIN (AUS) (Bay 2015-Stud 2020). 2 wins at 2, BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2. Out of SW Pasar Silbano. Sire of 120 rnrs, 45 wnrs, inc. SW Drifting (ATC Magic Night S., Gr.3), Amelita, Bellazaine, SP Chateau Miraval, The Dabble Effect, Zouna, Sweet Pretender and of Betterlucknexttime, Guac On, La Roux, Benzou, Bollinger Miss, Catch the Glory, Dyer, Froebel Star, Mister Bianco, Rhumb Line, Sharon Drive, The Victress, Zoufani, Zourain, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

 

1st dam

SPLENDIDO, by Stratum. Unplaced. Three-quarter-sister to BONARIA, half-sister to LEGALLY BAY (dam of MERCHANT NAVY, JOLIE BAY, SETANTA), TIME OUT,  Chatoyant (dam of PAULELE, MONTSEGUR, TESSERA). Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, inc:-

 Blackfish (f by Zousain) See below.

 Grand Deposition (g by Star Witness) Placed in Aust.

 

2nd dam

DECIDITY, by Last Tycoon (Ire). 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 2d AJC Goose Boy H., Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL H., Walter Swinburn H. Three-quarter-sister to VESTEY (dam of RUTHERFORD EAGLE), half-sister to CLASSY FELLA. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

BONARIA (f Redoute's Choice) 8 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$951,319, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3-twice, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VRC Lort Smith Animal Hospital H., MRC Sportingbet H., The Age H., 2d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Vintage Photobooth H., VRC Peter Rowland Catering H., MRC Responsible Gambling Awareness Week H., 4th VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2-3 times, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC WW Cockram S., Gr.3, Summoned S., Gr.3. Producer.

TIME OUT (g Rory's Jester) 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$240,700, M$593,550 in Aust. and Macau, Illawarra 2YO Classic, Gr.3, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., Cabravale Diggers Members' H., AJC Doyles Seafood 2YO H., 2d AJC Brian Crowley S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, National Telecoms Group H., 3d STC Heritage S., L.

LEGALLY BAY (f Snippets) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$628,050, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, 2d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners-

MERCHANT NAVY (c Fastnet Rock) 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, £340,260, €70,800, A$939,950, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, VRC Anzac Day S., L, MRC Nick Johnstone Real Estate 2YO H., 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2. Sire.

JOLIE BAY (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m, A$236,530, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

JOLIESTAR (f Zoustar) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$4,530,725, to 2024-25, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, BRC Kingsford Smith Cup, Gr.1, ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2, Show County H., Gr.3, Schweppes 2YO P., 2d ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, Reginald Allen H., L, VRC Desirable S., L, ATC Schweppes H., 3d ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2.

SETANTA (g Fastnet Rock) 7 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$185,700, HK$5,995,000, to 2023-24, BRC Queensland Day P., L, Sky Racing H., HKJC CMA 88th Anniversary Cup, Ciron H., Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup, Exultant H., 2d MRC Big Screen Company H.

Zara Bay (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$135,722, ATC Tab.com.au P., MRC Dreamthoroughbreds.com.au H., 2d Geelong RC Rosemont Stud S., L, ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., More Than Ready at Vinery P., MVRC Zouki H. Dam of 3 winners-

AIRMAN (g I Am Invincible) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,348,325, to 2024-25, ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, VRC Rose Room Sprint H., ATC City Tattersalls Group H., Exceedance's First Yearling H., Bowermans 2YO H., 2d ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Maurice McCarten H., Gr.3, Precise Air H.

 Maroon Bay. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$111,100, ATC Cellarbrations H., MVRC Alternate Railway H., 2d ATC St Johns Park Bowling Club H., 3d MRC Cove Hotel H. Dam of 5 winners-

EBHAAR (f I Am Invincible) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$161,800, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, ATC St Mark's Basilica H.

 Bayrock. Placed at 2, 2d ATC Golden Rose Noms 2YO P. Dam of 3 winners-

HINDAAM (f Savabeel) 3 wins to 1400m, A$131,760, MRC Twilight Glow S., L.

 Chatoyant. 4 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$86,180, AJC Bigpond Sport H., Imagele H., Springfest Lawn Party H., 2d STC Synergy Solutions H. Dam of 7 winners-

PAULELE (c Dawn Approach) 8 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$2,424,300, WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3, Rosebud H., L, Precise Air 2YO H., MVRC Ladbrokes 2YO P., 2d BRC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1, Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Heritage S., L, 3d ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, Arrowfield 3YO Sprint S., Gr.2, 4th BRC Victory S., Gr.2.

TESSERA (g Medaglia d'Oro) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$343,020, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, Agribaba & Aunong.com 2YO P., 2d VRC Starlight Express Room S., L, ATC Schweppervescence H., 3d Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Summer Racing H., 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2.

MONTSEGUR (f New Approach) 2 wins at 2, A$263,375, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, MRC Joe Brown 2YO P., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f), Gr.3, 3d ATC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 4th MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

CORNICHE (g Fastnet Rock) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$444,475, to 2023-24, ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, SCTC Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, 2d ATC Fireball S., L, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC Darby Munro S., L, MVRC Summer Membership on Sale Now 2YO H., 4th ATC Arrowfield 3YO Sprint, Gr.2.

HERESY (f Street Boss) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$373,350, ATC PJ Bell S., Gr.3, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Quezette S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

 

Race Record:

Placed at 3 in 2024-25 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

BLACKFISH (AUS) 2021 Chestnut filly
by Zousain - Splendido, by Stratum

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
38-21A$17,280
Totals:8-21A$17,280
28/Aug/20246th of 6
(8.9)
MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., A$46,000, 1400m, time 1:26.43. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Hurricane Georgie was 1st and Chipilly 2nd and Navy Heart 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: John Allen.A$1,000
18/Sep/20248th of 11
(13.7)
MRC Sportsbet Maiden P., A$65,500, 1500m, time 1:32.36. Track soft(5). Carried 56.00kg. Too Darn Discreet was 1st and Vianarra 2nd and Oxford Blue 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Jamie Kah.A$1,100
03/Feb/20258th of 8--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 1000m. Lake Forest was 1st and Coco Jen 2nd and Express Guard 3rd.
16/Feb/20254th of 8
(5.8)
Benalla RC Western AG Maiden P., A$37,500, 1412m, time 1:24.63. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Coco Jen was 1st and Mollify 2nd and Perfume River 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$1,875
08/Mar/20252nd of 12
(4.3)
Edenhope RC Off the Track Maiden P., A$27,000, 1450m, time 1:29.68. Track soft(6). Carried 55.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Hamner Springs was 1st and Yankee Street Rain 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Sarah Field.A$4,590
27/Mar/20252nd of 10
(0.8)
Ararat TC Concrete Maiden P., A$27,000, 1606m, time 1:36.91. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Wimmera Star was 1st and All Too True 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Sarah Field.A$4,590
10/Apr/20253rd of 10
(2.2)
Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Carlton Draught Maiden Highweight, A$27,000, 1856m, time 1:55.73. Track good(4). Carried 67.00kg. Bergasun was 1st and Dali's Picasso 2nd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: William Mc Carthy.A$2,160
27/Apr/20257th of 12
(5.1)
Ballarat TC Porter Plant Maiden P., A$37,500, 1600m, time 1:40.75. Track soft(6). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Elphaba was 1st and Saxon Blood 2nd and Pharoah's Glory 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Sarah Field.A$750
02/Jun/20254th of 9
(9.3)
Southside Racing Designer Coolrooms Maiden P., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:38.31. Track synthetic. Carried 57.50kg. Call Up King was 1st and Titanium Prince 2nd and Desert Rose 3rd. Trainer: C Maher. Owner: Hardway Racing (Mgr: G Hexter), Ms N A Zapata-Millares, C Kirkland, Mrs K Harrap, J A Cilia, M Davies, The One Racing (Mgr: C A House), Mrs A M Howlett, T Williams, S Lang, W Choi, G R Crouch, M Scardamaglia, B Wells, T Masters, H O W D Racing (Mgr: K L De Kroo), J A Gibson, R Gibson & J Molinaro. Jockey: Ben Allen.A$1,215
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.