2020 JULY (Early) Online Sale

SOLDIER'S TALE (USA) (2001). 4 wins at 6f, 7f, Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr.1. Sire of 118 rnrs, 63 wnrs, inc. SW Soldier's Lass (WATC Matchmaker Classic, L), SP Swinging Soldier, Khutulun and of Fine Copper, Comrade Ned, Correspondent, Anamika, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Essential Spice, Neurological, SP Superior Smile and of Another Slipper, Iscariot, Whim Creek, Advocator, Can La, Fetch More Ammo, Bubblerap, Midnight Assassin, etc.

1st dam

GREAT TRADITION, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire). Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to BLACKFRIARS, LARROCHA (dam of ROCHA), MANTON, LIONS GATE, WATERFORD ROAD. Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

Khutulun (f by Soldier's Tale (USA)) 8 wins. See below.

 Enshrined (f by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)) 8 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust.

 Rock River (g by Master of Design) 2 wins at 1000m, 1400m in 2018-19 in Aust.

 London Miss (f by City Place (USA)) Winner at 1000m in 2019-20 in Aust.

2nd dam

Kensington Gardens (NZ), by Grosvenor. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, A$151,055, AJC Ladysan Welter H., Rego H., Belmura Lad H., 2d STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L, 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Burke & Wills H., Tooheys Draught H., STC Tooheys Draught Welter H. Half-sister to Kremlin. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

BLACKFRIARS (c Danehill) Third on The 1999-2000 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$809,950, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Flag Choice Hotels H., VATC Boer War Centenary H., 2d VATC Yallourn Energy 2YO P. Sire.

LARROCHA (f Danehill) 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$240,540, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, Veuve Clicquot S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 4th MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

ROCHA (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2000m, A$238,150, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Alm H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H., 3d AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 5 winners-

Rocha Clock (f Pierro) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$208,115, in 2019-20, ATC TAB Venue Mode H., Ranvet's Power Formula H., TAB H., 2d Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L, ATC Schweppes H.

MANTON (c Danehill) 2 wins at 1200m, 2000m, A$217,225, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Kookaburra H., 2d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L. Sire.

WATERFORD ROAD (c Danehill) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$273,515, QTC Exhibition H., L, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, VRC Sandringham H., Don Scott H., VATC Ungar H., 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L, VRC Nivea Visage H., Liz Davenport Welter H., VATC Hyland Sportswear H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., L, Cranbourne Cup, L, VATC Selangor Turf Club Welter H., Independent Stallion H., 4th SAJC John D Lee S., L. Sire.

LIONS GATE (c Danehill) 3 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$160,760, Geelong Classic, L, MRC Corps of Commissionaires H., SAJC Gold Ace at Glenrae Stud P., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Hill-Smith S., L, 3d VRC Paul Buttifant & Darryl Quilty H., SAJC Distinctive Lifestyle H., MRC Brighton H., 4th South Australian Derby, Gr.1, SAJC Chairman's S., L.

 Champion of Danes. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1350m, 1400m, BTC Napoleon 2YO H., 2d QTC Copperama 2YO H.

 Curzon Place. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Curzon Dancer. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

 The Big Dance. Winner at 2, A$193,850, Bendigo JC VOBIS Gold Rush 2YO S., 3d Bendigo JC Mittys Sprint H.

3rd dam

TILLY FOSTER (NZ), by Vice Regal. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to  Kind Offer (dam of ROYAL HANDOUT). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

Kensington Gardens (f Grosvenor) 4 wins. See above.

Kremlin (c Prince Echo) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, VATC Limerick H., Montrose H., 2d VRC Spring Classics Preview H., L, 4th VATC Schweppes Cup, Gr.3.

 Mahira. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Acouplamas (f Al Maher) 2 wins at 1000m, 1400m, 2d BRC Princess S., L, AJC Australia Day at Warwick Farm H. Dam of 3 winners-

QUICK THINKER (c So You Think) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$38,125, A$978,850, to 2019-20, ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Tulloch S., Gr.2, Ming Dynasty H., Gr.3, ARC Champagne S., L, 2d Hawkes Bay Time Test H., 3d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, Gloaming S., Gr.3.

Race Record: 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$498,085, MRC Big Screen Company H., Routleys Bakery H., Carol Kelly H., Askin H., 2d MVRC 1print Vobis Gold Star P., MRC ALH Group H., VRC Wilson Medic Rising Stars Final H., TAB Spring Cup, 3d MRC Lord S., L, LU Simon Builders H., Ladbrokes H., Thurgood Family P., Arvanitis Philanthropy H., VRC Tauto H., MVRC Ranvet H.

Served by Santos. Date of last service, 20.10.2019.