2021 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale

SO YOU THINK (NZ) (Bay or Brown 2006-Stud 2012). 14 wins-1 at 2, MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice. Sire of 574 rnrs, 376 wnrs, 31 SW, inc. La Bella Diosa (New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1), Quick Thinker, Nakeeta Jane, Sopressa, D'Argento, Inference, Peltzer, Miss Siska, Poland, Gold Rush, So Si Bon, Fasika, Realm of Flowers, Thought of That, Think it Over, Coachwhip, Heavenly Thought, Higher Ground, Think Bleue, The Pinnacle, etc.

1st dam

RIVER SERENADE, by Hurricane Sky. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA),  River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

FIRST COMMAND (g by Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, Heath S., L, Mal Seccull H., Geoff Murphy H., Rokk Ebony H., MVRC Marsh Pty Ltd H., MRC Waratah H., 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S., L, BRC Lightning H., L, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S., L, MRC WJ Adams S., L, Doveton S., L, 4th MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Kevin Heffernan S., L.

ONEWORLD (c by Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., Cheung Fat H., Chow Tai Fook Aura Series H., Anna Sui Flight of Fancy H., Flamingo H., Billion Win H., Yan Chau Tong P., 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl H., L, Super Fit H., Panasonic Joba H., To Kwa Wan P., 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Chow Tai Fook Bauhinia Sprint H., L, Sha Tin Raceourse Anniversary Cup, London H., 4th HKJC Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, L, Chairman's Sprint Prize, L, Sprint Cup, L, Sha Tin Vase, L. Sire.

Rule the River (f by Commands) 5 wins to 1200m, A$234,080, ATC Tab.com.au H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Farewells Alan Thomas H., De Bortoli Wines H., 2d ATC Drummond Golf H., 3d City Tatt's RC Nivison S., Gr.3, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L.

Twilight Song (f by Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., Ladbrokes Cash in P., 3d VRC Incognitus S., L.

 Serenada (f by Encosta de Lago) 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H., 2d MVRC Tatts Group H., 3d MVRC Printhouse Graphics H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (r Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Cao Cao - First Chief (Sing.) (g Fastnet Rock) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$174,150, S$12,262, HK$105,800, MVRC Whiteman Property 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H., 2d VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3, Singapore TC Class 4 H., 3d VRC Members Pavilion H., HKJC Po Toi H., 4th Bendigo Guineas, L.

 The Protagonist. Winner at 1200m in 2019-20 in Aust.

 Red is the Rose (f by Fastnet Rock) 3 wins to 1500m, A$97,560, MVRC Ranvet H., MRC Elaren Security Services P., 3d Mornington Guineas, MRC Moorookyle Park Thoroughbreds P., 4th VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2.

 Riviere (f by Redoute's Choice) 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H., 2d MRC City Of Glen Eira H.

 Phoenix River (g by So You Think (NZ)) Winner. See below.

 Crooner (g by Encosta de Lago) 5 wins at 1000m, 1100m in Aust.

 Moonlight Waltz (f by Fastnet Rock) Winner at 900m in Aust.

 Cosmo Adirato (c by Snitzel) Placed at 3 in 2021 in Japan.

2nd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Dam of 4 winners-

HEADWATER (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H. Dam of 5 winners-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, MVRC City Jeep H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-3 times, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L. Producer.

RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer.

 River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of-

RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$343,100, in 2019-20, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

 River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Dam of 9 winners-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, VRC Today Tonight 2YO Sprint H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

 River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property Investments H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

Race Record: 10 Starts 1-1-3 A$52,940.
Won Gosford Yellow and Navy Foundation Maiden P. (1100m), 2nd Hawkesbury Killahy Equine Maiden H., 3rd ATC Sky Racing Active H., Events by ATC Maiden P., Vancouver Yearlings Maiden P.