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STRATUM STAR (AUS) (Chestnut 2011-Stud 2017). 8 wins from 1300m to 2200m, A$2,450,460, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, WATC Kingston Town Classic, Gr.1, MRC Peter Young S., Gr.2, David Jones Cup, Gr.3, VRC Poseidon S., L, MRC Gothic S., L, 2d MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Memsie S., Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Prague (ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3) and SP Serenade. His oldest progeny are yearlings.

1st dam

LIVE ROCK, by Sebring. Unraced. This is her first foal.

2nd dam

VIVE LE ROCK, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire). 3 wins at 1000m, 2d MVRC Essendon Mazda H. Dam of 3 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Lucky Rock. Winner at 1100m in Aust.

3rd dam

VIVE, by Thunder Gulch (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to ARLINGTON ROAD, JOIE DE GRISE. Dam of 6 foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Vive le Rock. 3 wins. See above.

 Real Spur. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of-

Follow My Dust (g Haradasun) 4 wins from 1100m to 1600m, TRC Lenna of Hobart H., Members' H., Raine & Horne H., 2d TTC Liquor Stax H., RF Fergusson H., Sues of Invermay H., 3d Tasmanian Guineas, L, TRC Raine & Horne Kingborough H., TTC Troy Baker H., RTG H., Cancer Council Tasmania H.

 La Viva la Rock. Unraced. Dam of-

 Fire and Gold. Winner at 1200m in 2019-20, HKJC Ng Tung River H., 3d HKJC Dendrobium H.

 Tara's Spur. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Tara's Gem. 5 wins to 1400m, TTC Launceston Cup Eve H., Millinery Parade H., Devonport RC Jockey Celebration Day H., 2d TTC Australian Trainers Association H., Devonport RC Dudley Clark Tribute Race H., 3d TTC Relay for Life H., Tasracing Apprentice Series H., TRC Derby Day H., Devonport RC Boags Draught H., Le Bel Opera H.

 Artie's Spur. 4 wins to 1200m, TTC Craig Hanson Memorial H., TRC Kevin Sharkie H., Tasbulk H., 2d TRC Happy Birthday Craig Newitt H., TTC Betfair.com H., 3d TTC Coates Hire H., Jones Enviro Services H., TRC Blenheim Inn H.

 Heat Shield. 3 wins from 1650m to 2000m, 3d BRC Events H.

4th dam

JOIE DE VIVRE, by Vain. Raced once. Half-sister to JOIE DENISE (dam of TUESDAY JOY, SUNDAY JOY),  Clifton Gardens (dam of MISS MINDEN),  Bolt of Lightning (dam of JOLLY, EASTERN STAR),  Joy and Fun (dam of EUPHORIA, CHRISTMAS TREE, JEWEL IN THE CROWN). Dam of 11 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

JOIE DE GRISE (f Kenmare) Champion 3YO Female Sprinter & Older Female Sprinter in South Africa in 1997-98 & 1998-99. 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, R633,465, Scottsville South African Fillies Sprint S., Gr.1-twice, Kenilworth Sceptre S., Gr.2-twice, Scottsville Poinsettia S., Gr.3, Durbanville Prix du Cap, L-twice, 2d Durbanville Diana S., Gr.3, 3d Kenilworth Southern Cross S., Gr.3, Diana S., Gr.3, 4th Kenilworth Merchants S., Gr.2, Kenilworth Fillies Nursery, Gr.3. Dam of 8 winners-

Madiba (g Fort Wood) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, R233,410, Kenilworth Wilger Bosdrift Advance P., 2d Kenilworth Cape Classic S., Gr.3, 3d Kenilworth Lightning S.

Dumani (f Fort Wood) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, R271,340, Durbanville Support Racing H., Fairview Recall Security H., 2d Fairview East Cape Paddock S., L, 3d Kenilworth Ladies Mile, L, 4th Kenilworth Olympic Duel S., L. Producer.

 Plaisir de Fete. 2 wins at 1600m, 2000m in South Africa. Dam of 3 winners-

PLEASEDTOMEETYOU (c Querari) 3 wins at 1000m, 1250m, R343,750, in 2018-19, Durbanville Sophomore Sprint, L, Kenilworth Need for Speed Sprint, 3d Kenilworth Cape Merchants, Gr.2, Cape Classic, Gr.3, 4th Durbanville Matchem S., Gr.3.

 Joie de Soleil. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Approach Me (f Right Approach) 4 wins from 1400m to 1950m, R365,445, Greyville Bollyworld H., Scottsville Bee Bearings & Seals H., 2d Kenilworth Stormsvlei Mile, L, Winter Oaks, L, 3d Clairwood Soccer 1 One Line Better Chances H.

ARLINGTON ROAD (g Danehill) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$656,710, AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Reading 2YO H., MVRC Membership Special Offer H., 2d AJC Epona S., L, NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's Club Cup, L, AJC Silver Sharpe H., 3d QTC Grand Prix S., Gr.2, STC Moet & Chandon S., L, Frank Underwood Cup, L, VATC Beau Sovereign H., 4th AJC Villiers S., Gr.2.

 You're the Top. 5 wins to 1400m in Aust. and Macau, MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d VRC Schweppes H.