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COMMANDS (AUS) (1996). 4 wins-3 at 2, STC Missile S., Gr.3. Sire of 1317 rnrs, 973 wnrs, 79 SW, inc. Melody Belle, etc. Sire of the dams of 911 rnrs, 573 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. Got the Greenlight, Contentment, Politeness, Cosmic Force, Obsequious, Amercement, Pin Sec, Agent Pippa, Ranier, Raiment, Onemorezeta, Runway Star, Derma Louvre, Assimilate, Order of Command, Lusaha, Peacock, Sparta, Steel Frost, Calcatta, etc.

1st dam

TARTANS, by Palace Music (USA). Unplaced. Blood-sister to Airs 'n' Graces, three-quarter-sister to Effervescence, half-sister to GRAMPIANS, Craigisla. Dam of 10 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Loyal Lauren (f by Sir Laurence (NZ)). 11 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$260,500, MRC Medical Research Foundation H., Nad al Sheba Club Classic H., Glasshouse Cafe at Caulfield Tabaret H., Monsignor Gerald Cudmore P., Lady Jakeo H., Leopardstown H., 3d MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, MRC Silvan Australia P.H., VRC Limerick Lane H., MRC ET Barnard H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Laurenstar (f Commands) 3 wins at 1000m, 1200m, TRC Tongs Sheet Metal H., Tattersall's Park Function Centre H., 3d TRC Honourable Elise Archer MP H., TTC Mooie Makeup H.

 Rock Me Fast. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, 2d BRC Sequalo at Lyndhurst P., Adrenaline Thoroughbred Syndications P., 3d Ipswich TC Channel 7 H., Cardboard Products & Services H.

 Velvet Vixen. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Commaura (f Commands) Unraced. Dam of-

 Commanding Witness. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m to 2018-19 in Aust.

 Renmin Road (g by Magic Albert). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, MVRC Desa 2YO P., Clang H., 2d MVRC Festive Frolic Package H., 3d MVRC Findon Harriers Hunt Club 2YO H., Macau Race Horse Owners Association Bowl H.

 She's Commanding (f by Commands). 4 wins. See below.

 Canny Whooska (g by Canny Lad). Winner at 1300m in Aust.

 Glenisla Girl (f by Hurricane Sky). Winner at 900m in Aust.

 Stamford Bridge (g by Hurricane Sky). Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

BALMORAL, by Star Shower. 5 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$129,440, AJC Emancipation S., L, WJ McFadden H., City Tatt's RC Glenmore Meat Co H., AJC Raasay H., 2d STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., L, 3d AJC W Forrester H. Sister to ASPIRATIONS (dam of UPWARDS), half-sister to  Social Whirl (dam of HISSY FIT),  Idyllic (dam of ACTIVE - THUNDER BIRD (MAC.)). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

GRAMPIANS (c Danehill (USA)) 8 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$330,820, STC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, QTC Easter Cup, L, AJC Liverpool Leader H., Convention Centre H., Darling Harbour Flying Welter H., Bill Hall Real Estate H., STC Parkroyal Parramatta H., Lladro H., 2d STC Sky High S., L, 3d VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club P., L, STC Parramatta Cup, L, Christmas Cup, L, Winter Cup, L, 4th STC Christmas Cup, L, Parramatta Cup, L.

Craigisla (c Canny Lad) Winner at 2, AJC Noel Murless 2YO H., 2d VRC Spring Classics Preview H., L, AJC Grand Fils H., George Price 2YO H., VATC Billy Elliot 2YO H., 3d VATC Acorn 2YO H., 4th STC Heritage S., L.

 Filibeg. 4 wins from 1400m to 1650m, QTC Bill McGovern H., BTC Lexus RX330 P., 2d AJC Convention Centre H., QTC Quest Community Newspapers H., Valance H., Seppelt Wines H., Spedito H., 3d QTC Joe Richards Menswear H., Vo Rogue H.

 The Laird. 3 wins from 1450m to 1600m, SAJC SA Great H., Begone H., STC Punchbowl H., 2d SAJC King's High 2YO H., Thoroughbred Racing H., Hello Shady H., 3d AJC La Perouse H., SAJC Konica Copier H., Guinness Mile H., Blackwell Funerals Torrensville H., Even True H.

 Migvie. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

 Leys. 9 wins from 1200m to 3000m, A$108,275, MVRC Nu Fruit H., Limerick Lane Thoroughbreds Trophy H., 2d MVRC Gillies Famous Pies Trophy H.

 Tarlan. 8 wins from 1100m to 3000m, A$84,125, MVRC Gillies Famous Pies Trophy H., Wedding Expo H., 2d MVRC Limerick Lane Thoroughbreds Trophy H.

3rd dam

AMBASSADRESS (NZ), by Idomeneo (GB). 6 wins to 1500m, STC Bradfield H. Half-sister to  Miss Baego (dam of TAIKOREA). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

BALMORAL (f Star Shower) 5 wins. See above.

ASPIRATIONS (f Star Shower) 5 wins from 1000m to 1600m, AJC Emancipation S., L, 3d STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.3. Dam of 11 winners-

UPWARDS (g Clear Choice (USA)) 10 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$254,910, STC Frank Underwood Cup, L, Quick Eze H., L.

Airs 'n' Graces (f Palace Music (USA)) 3 wins to 1300m, A$92,600, STC McMillan H., 2d AJC Sapphire S., L. Producer.

 Publicise. 3 wins to 1300m, STC Teachers Association H. Dam of 7 winners-

Publicity Stunt (c Lake Coniston (Ire)) 5 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$126,750, AJC Oxygen Home Loans H., 2d STC Christmas Cup, L.

 Presented at Court. Winner at 1100m, AJC Ted McMenamin H. Dam of 8 winners-

 Introduce. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, QTC Mercedes-Benz Centenary Classic H., Our Jug H. Dam of 2 winners-

PLAY MASTER (g Masterprint) 12 wins to 1300m, A$460,335, to 2019-20, VRC All Victorian Sprint Final H., L, 2d VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3.

 Social Whirl. 4 wins at 1500m, 1600m, 3d AJC Diamond Jubilee H. Dam of 6 winners-

HISSY FIT (g Octagonal (NZ)) 6 wins from 1600m to 1650m, A$165,450, QTC Brisbane H., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Members Cup, L.

Effervescence (f Palace Music (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1350m, STC Lunar Park H., 2d AJC Angst H., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Disguise. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$105,850, AJC Mariner Mortgage Trust H., Claymore H. Dam of 3 winners-

APPEARANCE (f Commands) Leading Older Female on the 2014 WTR (Sprint). 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,733,430, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1.

MASCARERI (f Commands) 8 wins to 1400m, A$451,800, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L. Producer.

 Idyllic. Winner at 2, 3d AJC Vincent O'Brien H. Dam of 3 winners-

ACTIVE - THUNDER BIRD (Mac.) (g Night Shift (USA)) 13 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Gold Cup, L.

 Careful Lass. Placed in Aust. Dam of 10 winners-

 Protective. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 9 winners-

VICTORY VEIN (f Mr Henrysee (USA)) Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2001-02. 12 wins-8 at 2-from 850m to 1600m, A$1,956,015, AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners-

 Purple Blood. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

SOOKIE (f Casino Prince) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1350m, A$224,910, BRC Glenlogan Park S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

SHADOW HERO (g Pierro) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1650m to 2000m, A$864,100, to 2019-20, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Gloaming S., Gr.3.

SHIELDS - THE JOLLY ROGER (Mal.) (g Procol Harum (NZ)) 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Malaysia and Singapore, Singapore TC Lion City Cup, L.

Race Record: 4 wins to 1300m, A$78,280, 2d STC Tyrepower H., 3d VRC Bruce Gadsden H., MRC Millefleurs H.

Produce Record: Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, both winners.

2009  Marmolejo (g by El Cumbres (CHI)). Winner at 1650m in Aust.

2010  He's Commanding (g by Statue of Liberty (USA)). 7 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$115,969 in Aust.

2011 (foal by El Cumbres (CHI)). Dead.

2012 Not served previous season

2013  Zoe's Command (f by El Cumbres (CHI)). Unraced.

2014 (c by Moshe).

2015 Missed to Fighting Sun

2016 (c by Fighting Sun).

2017 (c by Magnus).

2018 (c by Nostradamus).

2019 (f by Nostradamus).

Missed in 2015; not served in 2011.