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Particulars

Name:Dondeska (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Snitzel (AUS)
Dam:Star of Sydney (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Mare
DOB:11 August 2016
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:38 Gnarwarre Rd GNARWARRE VIC
 
 
 
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Description

DONDESKA represents a great opportunity to acquire talented race mare and a top-quality broodmare.

By Snitzel, Australia’s Champion sire of the last four years in a row, DONDESKA is a good-looking chestnut mare who has won two races from her four most recent starts. This mare will provide her new owner plenty of residual value as she is being offered as both a racing and breeding prospect.

DONDESKA is out of STAR OF SYDNEY who is a half-sister to Hong Kong Group 2 and Australian Group 3 winner NOT LISTENIN’TOME as well as the red hot first season sire INVADER – making DONDESKA a three-quarter sister in blood. INVADER was crowned Champion 2yo Colt in Australia after winning the Group 1 Sires Produce Stakes and the Group 2 Todman Stakes and placing second in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes.

DONDESKA’s dam STAR OF SYDNEY was a $470,000 broodmare purchase and has produced the stunning Fastnet Rock colt who recently sold at the 2021 Magic Millions Gold Coast sale for $650,000 to Aquis and Phoenix Thoroughbreds and will be given every chance.

There is plenty of upside in this pedigree as STAR OF SYDNEY has a 2020 colt by American Pharoah to go on with. DONDESKA also has a full brother, CROWN OF MELBOURNE in training with the Hayes and Darbernig team.

As a broodmare, DONDESKA has the pedigree to produce some quality progeny as she hails from a family that does particularly well in the sales ring. Combined with this, SNITZEL is starting to show serious promise as a broodmare sire, with Group 1 Golden Slipper winner MOSSFUN and the gun juvenile PROFITEER making his mark after winning last weekend’s Inglis 2yo Millennium.

DONDESKA has shown her aptitude for racing, having had 11 starts for 9 top five placings, indicating that she will no doubt provide substantial return on investment. She showed plenty of her tenacity in her latest win to defeat her rivals by 2.2L. To view the replay please click here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/133yO8DpzviZ-tqBCPywcFG58c1m0d5K7/view?usp=sharing

DONDESKA’s December win also showed her grit on the track, where she was slow into stride and settled equal last off the pace and flew home to take out her maiden by a head. To view her maiden win please click here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmtq0dHLK0Fbxo6vPTYqjTnTKpHIDIot/view?usp=sharing

DONDESKA has no known vices and is currently spelling in Gnarwarre, Victoria and ready to go on with. She can win races and earn prizemoney before heading to the breeding barn!

Height: 16’

Weight: 484kg

Location

38 Gnarwarre Rd GNARWARRE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

DONDESKA
Chestnut mare       Foaled 2016 
 

SNITZEL Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Snippets' LassSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
Snow Finch (Ire)Storm Bird
STAR OF SYDNEY
    2011
Starcraft (NZ)Soviet Star (USA)Nureyev
Flying FlooziePompeii Court (USA)
Flame of SydneyEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
Flame of Atlanta (NZ)Clay Hero

SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1192 rnrs, 911 wnrs, 105 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Summer Passage, Invader, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, Wandjina, Heavenly Blue, Away Game, Wild Ruler, Spill the Beans, Menari, Showtime, Snitty Kitty, Thronum, etc.

 

1st dam

STAR OF SYDNEY, by Starcraft (NZ). Unraced. Half-sister to INVADER, NOT LISTENIN'TOME. Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner, inc:-

 Dondeska (f by Snitzel) 2 wins. See below.

 

2nd dam

FLAME OF SYDNEY, by Encosta de Lago. 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, A$315,020, VRC Desirable H., L, Isca 2YO P., MVRC Toy Factory 2YO P., 2d MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, MVRC Ashley's Foresters Arms Hotel H., 3d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, VRC Talindert S., L, 4th MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Khimar War. Dam of 8 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

INVADER (c Snitzel) Co-champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2016-17. 2 wins at 2, A$968,375, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Chris Toogood 2YO H., 2d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Todman S., Gr.2, TAB 2YO P., 4th ATC Breeders' P., L.

NOT LISTENIN'TOME (g Dylan Thomas) 8 wins to 1200m, A$331,000, HK$16,507,000, HKJC BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, MRC Zeditave S., Gr.3, HKJC National Day Cup, L, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., L, Sha Tin Vase, L, Friendship Bridge H., 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., Gr.3, National Day Cup, Gr.3, Friendship Bridge H., 3d HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Chairman's Sprint Prize, Gr.1, Centenary Sprint Cup, Gr.2, BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, L, Pacific Ocean H., 4th HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H., Gr.3.

 Quick Spur. 3 wins from 1200m to 1900m in Aust.

 Yulong Space (f Snitzel) Winner at 1350m in 2019-20 in Aust.

 Primavera. Winner at 1350m in Aust.

 

3rd dam

Flame of Atlanta (NZ), by Clay Hero. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, VATC Courtza H., 2d VATC Storm Queen H., Swinburne Higher Education H., September H., Highways Tabaret H., Mistress Anne H., MVRC Renta 2-Way Radio H., Avondale JC Vegie World H., 3d Waikato RC Sprint H., L, VATC Wattyl Paints H., VRC Maybe Mahal H., 4th SAJC Angas Brut S., Gr.2, KPMG S., L, Counties Challenge S., L. Sister to WRY HERO, half-sister to WHAT CAN I SAY (dam of ONLY WORDS, GIBRALTAR CAMPION),  Ma (dam of MABEEL),  Chi (dam of CHEQUERBOARD). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, all winners, inc:-

FLAME OF SYDNEY (f Encosta de Lago) 4 wins. See above.

Khimar War (g Sweet Orange) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$77,592, to 2019-20, CJC Gavelhouse.com 2YO S., Hororata RC Selwyn Rakaia Vet Services S., 2d CJC Perfect Packaging H., Wuhan Jockey Club Premier H., 3d Otago RC Hazlett S., L, CJC Sonia and Garry Thompson H., Canterbury Landscape Supplies H., Petersens Jewellers 2YO H., Otago RC Karaka Wherewinningbegins H.

 Atlanta Peach. 5 wins at 1600m, 1800m, NZ$75,565, to 2019-20, Hawkes Bay Remember Jooky Mile H., CJC Teltrac Communications H.

 Atlanta Falcon. 4 wins at 1200m, A$82,865, SAJC Hamilton Holden H., Adelaide Casino H., Reliance Kadina H., 2d BRC Winning Edge Merchandise H., MRC Charge Forward at Arrowfield Stud H., 3d SAJC Basin Sands Logistics H.

 Rojo Grande. 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m, BRC Mittys H., Carlton Mid P., 2d BRC Ambassador Travel H.

 Vader. 2 wins at 1600m, 1900m, A$114,770, ATC Rosehill Gardens on Facebook H., 2d ATC Warwick Farm Trackside Markets H., Free Entry Today P., Slipper on Sale H., Peters Meats H., 3d ATC Super Saver H., Uncle Mo at Coolmore H., STC Bacardi Bar H.

 

4th dam

PLANS AWRY (USA), by Topsider. 7 wins-3 at 2-to 6½f, Les Bois ITBA Sales S., L, 4th Golden Gate Sorority Invitational H., L. Dam of 13 named foals, 11 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

WHAT CAN I SAY (f Khozaam) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$95,275, A$143,020, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Mapperley Stud S., Gr.3, AJC Sapphire S., L, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L, Rotorua S., L-twice, ARC Bridgecorp H., 2d Waikato RC Instrument Supplies S., Gr.3, ARC L&P Made in New Zealand H., 3d VRC Craiglee S., Gr.2, Wanganui S., Gr.2. Dam of 11 winners-

ONLY WORDS (f End Sweep) 6 wins to 1500m, A$585,025, AJC Surround S., Gr.2, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, QTC Sir Byrne Hart S., Gr.2, AJC South Pacific Classic, Gr.3, STC Spring Valley Fruitsation P., De Bortoli Wines H., 2d AJC All Aged S., Gr.1, 3d AJC TJ Smith S., Gr.1. Dam of 8 winners-

HOLY SNOW (c Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1400m, A$283,135, MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

GIBRALTAR CAMPION (f Rock of Gibraltar) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$181,365, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, Chairman's S., L. Producer.

 You Can't Say That. Winner at 1350m, 3d Waikato RC Riv Bars & Café H. Dam of 6 winners-

DARCI BE GOOD (g Darci Brahma) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2050m, A$651,550, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3, 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Villiers S., Gr.2.

WRY HERO (g Clay Hero) 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1250m, A$316,830, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, VATC Japan Racing Association S., L, 2d MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Rupert Steele S., Gr.3.

Flame of Atlanta (f Clay Hero) 2 wins. See above.

 Ma. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

MABEEL (g Savabeel) 6 wins from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$167,610, A$23,000, WRC Anniversary H., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, ARC Stella Artois H., Barfoot & Thompson H.

 Chi. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

CHEQUERBOARD (f Fastnet Rock) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1400m, 2100m, A$176,675, to 2020-21, Tasmanian Oaks, L, 2d TRC Strutt S., L.

 

Race Record: 2 wins at 1600m, 1700m in 2020-21 in Aust.

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

DONDESKA (AUS) 2016 Chestnut filly
by Snitzel - Star of Sydney, by Starcraft

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
34-11A$12,725
47211A$42,040
Totals:11222A$54,765
07/Oct/20199th of 12--trial--Cranbourne Training Complex Barrier Trial, 800m. Salome was 1st and Delta Grey 2nd and Fortessa 3rd.
15/Oct/20197th of 10
(5.8)
Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Odds Drift Protector Maiden P., A$51,800, 1112m, time 1:05.94. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Screenager was 1st and Monetizing 2nd and Callme Miss Maisie 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: EMMA STENT.A$575
31/Oct/20192nd of 10
(0.3)
Seymour RC GD&SL O'Sullivan Builders Maiden P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:10.13. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Elegant Tycoon was 1st and Princess Diva 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: EMMA STENT.A$6,300
13/Nov/20193rd of 10
(2.7)
Bendigo Mazda Maiden P., A$41,400, 1400m, time 1:24.13. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Our August Rose was 1st and Jealice 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: L Currie.A$4,350
13/Dec/20195th of 9
(4.4)
MVRC Antler Luggage Maiden P., A$59,500, 1200m, time 1:10.44. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Paul's Regret was 1st and Namimo 2nd and Hot in Paris 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: D Oliver.A$1,500
26/Sep/20205th of 10
(3.8)
Coleraine RC Hamilton Flooring Xtra Maiden P., A$23,000, 1300m, time 1:21.64. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Most Elegant was 1st and Fortyfivedegrees 2nd and Love on Sunday 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Chris Caserta.A$690
15/Oct/20202nd of 9
(4.5)
Warrnambool RC Westcoast Wilcleen Maiden P., A$35,000, 1700m, time 1:46.55. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Tralee Rose was 1st and There for You 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Declan Bates.A$6,300
06/Nov/20205th of 13
(6.3)
Warrnambool RC Raffertys Tavern Maiden P., A$23,000, 1700m, time 1:44.51. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Nobel Heights was 1st and Spring Break 2nd and Street Baby 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Declan Bates.A$690
05/Dec/20201st of 11
(0.2)
Stawell RC Bet365 Maiden P., A$23,000, 1600m, time 1:38.91. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Not a Problem was 2nd and Hassel 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Declan Bates.A$12,650
19/Dec/20203rd of 10
(4.0)
Colac TC Mortimer Petroleum H., A$22,000, 1600m, time 1:36.77. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Purrfect Scent was 1st and Valentine 2nd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Laura Lafferty.A$1,760
10/Jan/20211st of 9
(2.3)
Warrnambool RC Gillear Lime H., A$35,000, 1700m, time 1:44.29. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Running Cloud was 2nd and Olympic Oath 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Tatum Bull.A$19,250
27/Jan/20218th of 10
(5.4)
Geelong RC Newcomb Sand & Soil H., A$35,000, 1710m, time 1:46.39. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Irish Delight was 1st and The Regiment 2nd and Just Cainme Archie 3rd. Trainer: L Smith. Owner: Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic). Jockey: Ethan Brown.A$700
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.