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Buyer: Patek Grove Bloodstock - $55,000

Particulars

Name:Dark Arts (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Snitzel (AUS)
Dam:Zasorceress (NZ)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:16 October 2021
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans
GST: Yes 45%
Location:40 Strathmore Road THE OAKS NSW
 
 
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Description

LIGHTLY RACED 3YO GELDING WITH METRO SYDNEY FORM FOR UNRESERVED SALE

For unreserved sale is Dark Arts, a lightly raced 3YO son of Snitzel out of multiple Gr.3 placed Zabeel mare Zasorceress.

Dark Arts was impressive winning his maiden at Sydney metropolitan over 1550m in a $100k Super Maiden this preparation.

His subsequent start he did not handle the bottomless heavy 10 and by last start had come to the end of his preparation.

Showing good, consistent ability, Dark Arts has placed a further 3 times from 11 starts with earnings of $115k.

His current metro BM rating of 63 and proven ability to run middle distances and beyond gives his new owner plenty of race options going forward.

Being out of a Zabeel mare, he is a horse who has taken a while to mature and the stable feel he has further maturity and improvement to come.

His half-sister Zaszou (Zoustar) is a last start stakes winner over the Brisbane winter carnival. She too has continued to improve with time.

Dark Arts was a standout yearling, selling for $600k at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale and has continued to develop into a lovely gelding.

Dark Arts is entered for genuine unreserved sale as the ownership group wishes to race colts as stallion prospects only. He is currently spelling after his last start and will return better again next preparation.

Height: 16HH

Weight: 520 kgs

While all efforts are made to disclose any past issues, potential buyers are advised to construct independent veterinary inspections.

For further information, please contact Harry Roach on 0401 970 006.

Location

40 Strathmore Road THE OAKS NSW

Pedigree

 

 

DARK ARTS (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2021 
 

SNITZEL Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Snippets' LassSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
Snow Finch (Ire)Storm Bird
ZASORCERESS (NZ)
    2012
ZabeelSir Tristram (Ire)Sir Ivor
Lady Giselle (Fr)Nureyev
Star JasmineEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
Desert Lily (USA)Green Desert

SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1632 rnrs, 1285 wnrs, 160 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Switzerland, Shinzo, Summer Passage, Invader, Lady Shenandoah, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, Return to Conquer, In the Congo, Wandjina, Marhoona, etc.

 

1st dam

Zasorceress (NZ), by Zabeel. 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, A$130,060, MVRC Schweppes Lemonade H., 2d VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to LAFLEUR (dam of AMARYLLIS, PAPILIO),  Zygadene (dam of WILDFLOWER). Dam of 3 named foals, all winners-

ZASZOU (f by Zoustar) 5 wins to 1400m, A$260,210, to 2024-25, BRC Helen Coughlan S., L, MRC Sportsbet H., 2d VRC TAB H.

 Dark Arts (g by Snitzel) Winner. See below.

 Rasputina (f by Russian Revolution) 3 wins from 1750m to 2100m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

STAR JASMINE, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 1200m in NZ. Half-sister to LAFLEUR (dam of AMARYLLIS, PAPILIO),  Zygadene (dam of WILDFLOWER). Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

Zasorceress (f Zabeel) 2 wins. See above.

 Wild Moon. 6 wins from 1400m to 1700m, A$124,842, 3d BRC Mekka Races H.

 Acipenser. 2 wins at 1400m in Malaysia.

 Clairiere. Winner at 1400m in 2023-24 in NZ.

 Bantamweight. Winner at 1650m in Aust.

 Ocean Twelve. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Producer.

 

3rd dam

DESERT LILY (USA), by Green Desert. Winner at 2 in Ireland. Sister to  Desert Darling (dam of HEART OFTHE DESERT - HOSTWIN DONATELLO (MAC.)), half-sister to  Reem Albaraari (dam of MORSHDI, ILITSHE). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, all winners, inc:-

LAFLEUR (f Zabeel) Third top filly on The 2002-03 NZ 3YO Free H. 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m, NZ$191,975, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 2d ARC Queen Elizabeth H., Gr.2, 4th New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Counties Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders' S., L. Dam of 7 winners-

AMARYLLIS (f Red Ransom) 8 wins to 1300m, NZ$142,888, ARC Darley P., Gr.3, Blandford Lodge Yearling Draft H., Waikato RC Lodge City Rentals H., BOP RC Pollock & Sons Crane Hire H., 2d ARC Concorde H., Gr.2, Waikato RC Fairdale Stud Fully Fledged H., 4th ARC Newmarket H., L, CJC Canterbury Breeders' S., L. Producer.

PAPILIO (f Redoute's Choice) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Hawkes Bay Billy's Bar Hastings H., 2d Matamata RC Richardson Racing Stables H. Producer.

 Zygadene. Winner at 1600m, 2d Taranaki RC Oaks Trial. Dam of 4 winners-

WILDFLOWER (f Keeper) 4 wins from 1500m to 1950m, NZ$227,175, Rotorua Challenge P., L, ARC Otakiri Reserve H., Manawatu RC Speight's Ale House H., 2d Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, ARC Avondale Cup, Gr.2, Waikato RC BCD H., 3d Waikato RC Riverlsey Park H., BOP RC Ultimate Motor Group H., 4th ARC City of Auckland Cup, Gr.3, Manawatu Breeders S., Gr.3. Producer.

 

4th dam

HABIBTI, by Habitat. Top of The 1983 European 3YO Classification (1000m-1200m). Top filly on The 1982 Irish 2YO Free H. 9 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, £259,812, 420,000fr., Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.1, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.2, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.2, York William Hill Sprint Championship S., Gr.2, Lowther S., Gr.2, Lingfield Leisure S., L, 2d Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.2, 3d York William Hill Sprint Championship S., Gr.1, The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Ascot Diadem S., Gr.3, Newbury Fred Darling S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to  Loralane (dam of NURYANA), half-sister to KNESSET, Great Klaire (dam of ST. KLAIRE),  Eight Carat (dam of OCTAGONAL, DIAMOND LOVER, KAAPSTAD, MARQUISE, MOUAWAD). Dam of 11 named foals, 10 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Hameeda. Winner at 1m, 3d Newmarket Poppy 2YO Fillies' S. Producer.

 Desert Darling. Placed at 2 in GB. Dam of 5 winners-

HEART OFTHE DESERT - HOSTWIN DONATELLO (Mac.) (g Show a Heart) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Guineas, L, Macau Autumn Trophy, L.

 Zalika. 3 wins at 2000m, 2100m, Waikato RC Dunstan Feeds Championship Qualifier. Dam of 4 winners-

HUMIDOR (g Teofilo) 9 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$149,775, A$4,307,200, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, 2d ATC BMW S., Gr.1, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield S., Gr.1-twice, Underwood S., Gr.1.

 Marechal. Winner at 2, Levin RC Courtesy Ford 2YO H., 4th ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

CYBER ATTACK (g Shamexpress) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, NZ$116,249, A$3,875, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 2d ARC Mongolian Khan Trophy, Gr.3.

 Diamond Darling. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

 Almost Crystal (f Snitzel) Placed at 3, 2d ATC Hyland Race Colours H. Dam of-

IN THE BOAT (g Nostradamus) 7 wins to 1300m, A$748,975, MVRC Abell S., L, 2d MVRC Abell S., L.

 Reem Albaraari. Placed at 2, 3d Ascot Blue Seal 2YO S. Dam of 6 winners-

MORSHDI (g Slip Anchor) Champion 3YO in Germany & Italy in 2001 (Long). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1650m to 2400m, £146,630, 765,000,013L., 1,000,000Dm., 90,000Dhs in GB, Italy, Germany and U.A.E, Grosser Preis von Baden, Gr.1, Derby Italiano, Gr.1, Abu Dhabi Championship S., L, 2d Irish Derby, Gr.1, 3d Newmarket S., L.

ILITSHE (c Fastnet Rock) 6 wins from 1800m to 2850m, R574,250, Turffontein Caradoc Gold Cup, Gr.3, Derby Trial, L, Scottsville Kay Makan Roadmate H., 3d Turffontein Aquanaut H., L.

 Sublissime. Placed at 3, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Fiammetta. Dam of 4 winners-

MONEGAL (f Lope de Vega) 10 wins from 1200m to 1900m, A$686,895, ATC Epona S., Gr.3, ACY Securities H., Sky Racing Active H., TAB H.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1550m, A$115,200, in 2024-25, ATC Broadsiding H., 2d ATC Blakes Marine H., 3d ATC James Squire 2YO H.

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

DARK ARTS (AUS) 2021 Bay gelding
by Snitzel - Zasorceress, by Zabeel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
24--1A$18,450
3712-A$96,750
Totals:11121A$115,200
05/Dec/20233rd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Tardelli was 1st and King of Roseau 2nd.
18/Dec/20231st of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Tarpaulin was 2nd and Ekanite 3rd.
30/Dec/20234th of 8
(2.8)
ATC (Randwick) Precise Air 2YO H., A$149,000, 1200m, time 1:10.36. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Parkour was 1st and Vianarra 2nd and Sacred Fort 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$7,100
05/Apr/20242nd of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Voile was 1st and Concordia Wind 3rd.
17/Apr/20243rd of 11
(4.5)
ATC (Canterbury) James Squire Maiden 2YO H., A$58,500, 1250m, time 1:13.47. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Imperial Force was 1st and Monte Veebee 2nd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Tommy Berry.A$5,500
04/May/20248th of 10
(4.5)
Hawkesbury RC Clarendon 2YO S., A$156,900, 1400m, time 1:22.73. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Media World was 1st and Monte Veebee 2nd and Canara 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$3,500
15/May/20245th of 12
(6.5)
ATC (Kensington) Golden Mile at Darley 2YO H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:27.37. Track heavy(9). Carried 56.50kg. Megastar Heart was 1st and Supreme Mastermind 2nd and Smashing Time 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$2,350
04/Oct/20242nd of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Revolt was 1st and Shalaa Gold 3rd.
23/Oct/20249th of 11
(9)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Drinkwise Maiden P., A$100,000, 1300m, time 1:16.06. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Strong Trade was 1st and Superhero 2nd and Divine Ella 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: J Ford.A$2,250
18/Feb/20252nd of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Cordina was 1st and Hippolyte Rock 3rd.
26/Feb/20254th of 6
(3)
ATC (Rosehill) Asahi Super Dry Maiden P., A$52,000, 1200m, time 1:12.63. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. President was 1st and Lyles 2nd and Marais 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh). Jockey: J Parr.A$3,600
14/Mar/20252nd of 8
(1)
Illawarra TC Henry Clive Bar Maiden H., A$50,000, 1500m, time 1:30.18. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Queen Strada was 1st and Dwayne 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$8,950
09/Apr/20252nd of 10
(1.8)
ATC (Hawkesbury) Blakes Marine Maiden H., A$97,500, 1600m, time 1:35.46. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Full Hao was 1st and Barbray 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$18,600
30/Apr/20251st of 7
(0.4)
ATC (Canterbury) Broadsiding Maiden H., A$90,750, 1550m, time 1:37.11. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.50kg. Shangri la Impact was 2nd and Ant 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$59,250
21/May/20258th of 8
(12.5)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Drinkwise Mile, A$60,000, 1600m, time 1:42.90. Track heavy(10). Carried 57.00kg. Good Prize was 1st and Sounds Unusual 2nd and Naval Commission 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Zac Lloyd.A$1,625
09/Jun/20255th of 5
(5)
ATC (Canterbury) Ranvet H., A$55,075, 1550m, time 1:35.84. Track soft(6). Carried 60.50kg. Barbray was 1st and Blue Willow 2nd and Lady Boss 3rd. Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes. Owner: P C Orton, Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), J G Crane, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), C W Kwok, Issyokennmei Racing (Mgr: A Williams), D S Alderslade, T Payne, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P J Knoke, Mrs F H Knoke, J R De Villecourt & Mrs L De Villecourt. Jockey: Dylan Gibbons.A$2,475
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.