2021 MAY (Early) Online Sale

PRESS STATEMENT (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2016). 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,832,275, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Half-brother to SW Pressday (BRC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1). Sire of 84 rnrs, 34 wnrs, inc. SW Equation (Canberra Guineas, L), Incredulous Dream, SP Baby Wong and of Daily Bugle, Giovanna Run, Spokesman, Hold the Press, Hurry Hurry Gain, Newsreader, Time Scale, El Santo, Full Press, He's the News, Kitty Cat Chat, O'Tartan Lass, etc. His oldest progeny are 3YOs.

1st dam

RIVER VIXEN, by Hard Spun (USA). Winner at 1000m in Aust. Half-sister to CROSS CURRENT,  Riptide (dam of CROWN PROSECUTOR),  River Tribe (dam of WILLOW CREEK),  Speedboat (dam of CAPTIVANT). Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:-

 Hot News (f by Press Statement) Winner. See below.

 Pahang (g by Dissident) Winner at 1200m in 2020-21 in Aust.

2nd dam

RIVER EXPRESS, by Blazing Sword. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA),  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD). Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

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, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Chairman's S., L.

 Override. 10 wins to 1100m, A$204,515, MVRC Telstra Phonewords H., City Jeep Wrangler H., 2d MVRC Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat H., SAJC Pickles Auctions H., MRC (Mornington) Orbit Fitness H., 3d MVRC Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat H.

 Firsaan - Over the Rainbow (Sing.). 5 wins to 1200m, A$20,055, S$244,278, Singapore TC Panasonic Systems Professional S., Kranji C S., Class 3 H., Class 4 H., 2d Singapore TC Open H.-twice, SAJC Zobel 2YO H., 3d Singapore TC Winner21.com Trophy, Horse Guards S., Open H., SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO P., Singapore TC Progress S.

 River Woman. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$213,450, MVRC Ted Cockram H., MRC Le Pine Funeral Services P., MVRC Maybe Rough H., MRC Wood Court Inn H., 2d MRC Corpfit H., Dubai Racing Club H., With Me H., Biscadale 2YO H., Caulfied Tabaret 2YO H., MVRC MV Catering 2YO H., 3d VRC Limerick Lane H. Dam of 5 winners-

Elusive River (c Elusive Quality) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R410,078, Vaal Triple Crown Has Begun H., Book Your Table for Guineas Day P., 2d Greyville KRA Guineas, Gr.2, Mauritius TC Colonel Draper Cup, Greyville Pinnacle S., 3d Mauritius TC Duchess of York Cup, Clairwood Natal Settlers Homes S., Koko's Margate Nightclub P., Turffontein Racing South Africa P., 4th Turffontein Senor Santa H., Gr.2.

Rivatorio (f Oratorio) 2 wins at 1000m, 1600m, R213,310, 2d Fairview Lady's Bracelet, L, Kenilworth Stormsvlei Mile, L, Ladies Mile, L, Soccer 6 H., Cape Kidney Association H., 3d Kenilworth Sweet Chestnut S., L, Rugby 5 H.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of 6 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.

Ripper Rita (f Street Boss) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$386,275, in 2020-21, MRC VOBIS Sires Guineas, 3d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC World Horse Racing S., L, MRC Bert Bryant H.

 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.

 River Jewel. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, A$344,604, Swan Hill JC Gold Elvstroem Classic, MRC Vote for Tom Melbourne H., 2d Bendigo Bracelet, VRC Lounge Trophy H., MRC Father Brendan Dillon H., Spicer Thoroughbreds H., MVRC Ladbrokes Switch H., Moe RC Nextra Sprint H., 3d MRC VOBIS Gold Distaff, Catanach's Jewellers H., Clanbrooke Racing H., 4th VRC Jim Beam S., Gr.3.

 Speedboat. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$642,750, in 2020-21, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2.

3rd 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 5 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.

Fare Well (f Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$238,515, ATC Gallipoli H., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, 3d VRC Gucci S., L, Ipswich TC Gai Waterhouse Classic, L.

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, 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$356,000, 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 Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g 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, 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.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 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., 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl H., L, 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. Sire.

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

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

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (c 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.

 Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

Peace No War (g War Pass) 7 wins to 1400m, S$420,444, Singapore TC Magic Millions Mr Big 2YO S., Benchmark 89 H., Canada Cup, 3d Singapore TC Juvenile Championship, L.

Race Record: Winner at 1400m in 2020-21 in Aust.