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Lot: 2  Weapon of Choice (AUS)

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Buyer: Karen D’Orsogna - $2,000

Particulars

Name:Weapon of Choice (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Redoute's Choice (AUS)
Dam:Razor Blade (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:29 October 2015
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:1265 MANILLA RD NSW
 
 
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Description

LIGHTLY RACED CLASS 1 Miler

Weapon of Choice is a typical staying type gelding with an extremely quiet nature who is a pleasure to train and manage at all times.

He was purchased to race in the provincial and metropolitan races however has not measured up to the standard required.

He is part of a genuine unreserved reduction sale of racing stock making way for two year old horses coming through the system.

He has always been 100% sound and the current owners would welcome a full veterinary inspection prior to auction.

Location

1265 MANILLA RD NSW

Pedigree

 

 

WEAPON OF CHOICE
Bay gelding       Foaled 2015 
 

REDOUTE'S CHOICE Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Shantha's ChoiceCanny LadBletchingly
Dancing Show (USA)Nijinsky
RAZOR BLADE
    1994
Blazing SwordMarscayBiscay
Royal PlateLunchtime (GB)
CoalitionPre Emptive Strike (Can)Blushing Groom
Regal Fantasy (NZ)Sir Tristram (Ire)

REDOUTE'S CHOICE (AUS) (Bay 1996-Stud 2000). 5 wins-2 at 2, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 3 times. Sire of 1466 rnrs, 1121 wnrs, 173 SW, inc. Miss Finland (STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1), Lankan Rupee, Melito, Master of Design, Redoute's Dancer, Stratum, The Autumn Sun, Samantha Miss, Majmu, Fashions Afield, Musir, Danceteria, Nadeem, Mustaaqeem, God's Own, Lotteria, Wylie Hall, Gallica, King's Legacy, King's Rose, Snitzel, etc.

 

1st dam

RAZOR BLADE, by Blazing Sword. 8 wins to 1500m, A$271,526, Qld Tatt's RC Winter S., Gr.3, AJC Nivison H., L, BTC Diamond Stud S., L, STC Bed of Roses H., AJC Red Jester H., STC Comely Girl H., Pukekohe H., 2d VATC Arborea H., 3d VATC Tristarc S., Gr.3, MVRC Great Western S., L, STC Miranda H., 4th VRC Great Western H., L. Half-sister to COUNTRY LODGE. Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

FLAMBERGE (g by Exceed and Excel) 11 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,851,580, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Standish H., Gr.3, ATC Sebring S., Gr.3, MRC Heath S., Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S., L, VRC Living Legends H., MVRC Programmed Property Services 2YO H., MRC East Malvern Community Bank H., 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2-twice, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.2, VRC MSS Security S., L, MVRC Ascend Sales Trophies P., 3d MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Arthur Gauci H., Sportingbet H., MVRC Chandler Macleod Premium H., 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, ATC Maurice McCarten S., Gr.3, VRC Dilmah Earl Grey S., L, Kensington S., L-twice.

SUNBURNT LAND (g by Scenic (Ire)) 8 wins from 1100m to 1700m, A$379,000, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Straight Six H., L, MRC Hussonet Cup, Grange H., 2d MRC Magari H., 3d VRC Patinack Classic, Gr.1, Seppelt Salinger S., Gr.2, Scalzo Food Industries H.

DURENDAL (g by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 9 wins to 1400m, A$969,500, to 2018-19, VRC Standish H., Gr.3, WATC Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, Beaufine S., L, VRC Western Health Foundation H., MRC PFD Food Services H., Canaccord Genuity H., Ballarat TC Isuzu H., 2d Northam S., Gr.3, WATC Summer Scorcher, L, Miss Andretti S., L, Scenic Blast S., L, HG Bolton Sprint H., L, RS Crawford S., L-twice, Ballarat TC Thomas Jewellers Eureka Stockade, 3d WATC Winterbottom S., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, WATC Roma Cup, Gr.3-3 times, Colonel Reeves S., Gr.3, Northam S., Gr.3, BRC Queensland Day P., L, MRC Bill Collins H., MVRC 1print H., 4th MRC Kevin Heffernan S., Gr.3, WATC Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, Perth Racing Northam S., Gr.3, VRC Straight Six H., L, Northam S., L.

CURTANA (f by Exceed and Excel) 6 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$652,600, VRC Red Roses S., L, Straight Six H., L, MRC Peter Briede H., Swettenham Stud 2YO H., Moorabbin Steel P., Congratulations Luke Nolen 2YO H., 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Streets Ice Cream S., L, 3d SAJC WH Wylie H., L, 4th VRC Patinack Classic, Gr.1, Gilgai S., Gr.2, MVRC William Crockett S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

 Dame Eleanor. 3 wins to 1450m, R218,700, Turffontein Book for July Day in Jozi S., Eqstra Fleet Management H., 3d Turffontein Tabonline.co.za H.

Joyeuse (f by King's Best (USA)) 5 wins to 1400m, A$228,390, MVRC Anzac Appeal H., MRC Flying Spur Cup H., Starcraft P., MVRC Members Equity Bank P., Timbercorp H., 3d AJC James HB Carr S., L, MRC Sony Foundation H., MVRC Gorski Truck & Trailer Engineering H. Dam of 4 winners-

SWORD OF LIGHT (f New Approach) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$654,250, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3, Vobis Gold Reef, Buyaracehorse.com.au H., 2d Bendigo Guineas, L, MRC Brian Reckas 2YO H., 3d MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, Bendigo JC Golden Mile, L, VRC Mrs Mac's Family Bakery Sprint, MRC VOBIS Gold Mile, 4th VRC Hilton S, L.

SWORD OF JUSTICE (g Medaglia d'Oro) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$328,460, to 2018-19, Qld Tatt's RC Members' Cup, L, BRC Cascade H., MRC Thebigscreencompany.com H., 2d MRC Yellowglen H., SCTC Noosa Cup, BRC Wilpak Wholesale Meats H., 3d VRC National Jockeys Trust H., BRC Sprite H.

 Tempered (g by Hard Spun (USA)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$91,350, MRC Polytrack H., 3d MRC Mypunter.com H., M&D Dillon Construction H., Vale Jim Moloney P.

 Weapon of Choice (g by Redoute's Choice) Winner. See below.

 Golden Lance (g by Helmet) Winner at 1500m in 2019-20 in Aust.

 Dancing Blade (g by Spectrum (Ire)) Winner at 1100m in Aust.

 

Race Record: 9 Starts 1-0-1 A$32,630.
Won Swear at Spendthrift Maiden P. (1600m), 3rd Ararat Melbourne Parkview Hotel Maiden P.

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

WEAPON OF CHOICE (AUS) 2015 Bay gelding
by Redoute's Choice - Razor Blade, by Blazing Sword

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---0
351-1A$30,740
43---A$1,890
Totals:91-1A$32,630
01/Jul/201816th of 16
(16.6)
Sale TC Maffra Business & Tourism 2YO Maiden P., A$27,400, 1200m, time 1:12.09. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Extending was 1st and Sergeant 2nd and Strategic Phil 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Ms S Thornton.
04/Jan/20196th of 10
(2.4)
Cranbourne TC Procon Developments Maiden P., A$45,800, 1400m, time 1:26.54. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Flying on the Turf was 1st and Spycraft 2nd and Lunar Flare 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: L Currie.A$700
18/Jan/20193rd of 7
(3.0)
Ararat TC Melbourne Parkview Hotel Maiden P., A$21,850, 1600m, time 1:38.71. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Run by Night was 1st and Lamington Drive 2nd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Dylan Dunn.A$1,840
31/Jan/20191st of 12
(0.2)
Pakenham RC Swear at Spendthrift Maiden P., A$45,800, 1600m, time 1:39.85. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Accredit was 2nd and No New Tricks 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$27,650
13/Feb/201915th of 15
(10.9)
MRC Blue Star Print H., A$50,000, 1800m, time 1:51.46. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Jungle Fish was 1st and La Belle Jude 2nd and Longclaw 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.
20/Feb/20199th of 10
(24.9)
Stawell RC Bet365 Grand H., A$26,000, 2000m, time 2:04.28. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Manzala was 1st and Amerock 2nd and So Able 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Contract Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Jack Hill.A$550
03/Apr/20207th of 7--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Over and Above was 1st and Derby Star 2nd and Rapid Eagle 3rd.
15/Apr/20203rd of 6--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Tombolo was 1st and Zem Factor 2nd.
01/May/20204th of 11
(3.5)
Muswellbrook RC Scone Equine Hospital H., A$20,000, 1450m, time 1:29.64. Track soft(7). Carried 59.50kg. Value Abbey was 1st and Bandahara 2nd and Athena's Lad 3rd. Trainer: Glenn Morgan. Owner: G M Morgan. Jockey: K S Latham.A$990
11/May/20208th of 10
(7.6)
Quirindi JC Tab.com.au H., A$20,000, 1450m, time 1:32.26. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Sadler's Rest was 1st and Sir Clooney 2nd and Jahbath 3rd. Trainer: Glenn Morgan. Owner: G M Morgan. Jockey: G Buckley.A$450
18/May/20208th of 10
(6.4)
Tamworth JC Allsopp Signage H., A$20,000, 1600m, time 1:37.59. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Laughs Loudest was 1st and Mystic Splendour 2nd and St Luke 3rd. Trainer: Glenn Morgan. Owner: G M Morgan. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.A$450
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.