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Lot: 80  Bigger Than Thorn (AUS)

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Buyer: Livistona Grazing - $8,000

Particulars

Name:Bigger Than Thorn (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Snitzel (AUS)
Dam:Heart Ashley (USA)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
DOB:26 August 2016
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:Howard Street COFFS HARBOUR NSW
 
 
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Description

Lightly raced provincial winning 5yo Snitzel gelding.

19 starts for 3 wins, 2 seconds and 2 thirds $67,200 in prizemoney.

Never far away, good to float, treadmill and swim.

Handles wet tracks.

Location

Howard Street COFFS HARBOUR NSW

Pedigree

 

 

BIGGER THAN THORN (AUS)
Chestnut gelding       Foaled 2016 
 

SNITZEL Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Snippets' LassSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
Snow Finch (Ire)Storm Bird
HEART ASHLEY (USA)
    2006
Lion HeartTale of the CatStorm Cat
Satin SunriseMr Leader
Pretty 'n SmartBeau GeniusBold Ruckus
Charge d'AffairesVice Regent

SNITZEL (AUS) (Bay 2002-Stud 2006). 7 wins-4 at 2, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. 4 times. Sire of 1326 rnrs, 1013 wnrs, 119 SW, inc. Trapeze Artist (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Shamus Award, Estijaab, Redzel, Sword of State, Summer Passage, Invader, Russian Revolution, Hot Snitzel, Wild Ruler, Sweet Idea, Sizzling, Snitzerland, I Am Excited, In the Congo, Wandjina, Yearning, Heavenly Blue, Away Game, Splintex, Spill the Beans, etc.

 

1st dam

HEART ASHLEY (USA), by Lion Heart. 6 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, US$395,896, Aqueduct Cicada S., Gr.3, Pimlico Miss Preakness S., Gr.3, Philadelphia Park My Juliet S., L. Three-quarter-sister to ASHLEY'S KITTY, half-sister to CUPID, INDIANAPOLIS. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

FIANO ROMANO (c by Fastnet Rock) 7 wins from 1200m to 1800m, 202,318,000¥, Hanshin Keihan Hai, Gr.3, Nakayama Lord Derby Challenge Trophy, Gr.3, Hanshin Final S., Nakayama Shunkyo S., Hanshin Fortune Cup, 2d Hanshin Cup, Gr.2, Hanshin Hankyu Hai, Gr.3, 4th Hakodate Sprint S., Gr.3.

Ameristralia (f by Fastnet Rock) 4 wins to 1200m, A$136,620, MVRC Jacob Schweppe H., MRC Monty Samuel H., 2d ATC Ranvet H., 3d MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, Mary Lewis H. Dam of-

AIN'T EASY (f Into Mischief) 2 wins at 2, US$174,000, in 2021, Santa Anita Chandelier S., Gr.2, 3d Santa Anita Santa Ysabel S., Gr.3.

 Bigger Than Thorn (g by Snitzel) 3 wins. See below.

 Morgenstern (g by More Than Ready (USA)) 2 wins at 1300m, 1400m to 2021-22 in Aust.

 Manasari (f by More Than Ready (USA)) 2 wins at 1000m in Aust.

 

2nd dam

Pretty 'n Smart, by Beau Genius. 2 wins at 6f, 6½f, US$77,840, 3d Hollywood Park Railbird S., Gr.2, Manhattan Beach S., L. Half-sister to HOSTESS. Dam of 14 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

CUPID (c Tapit) 6 wins from 1m to 1¼m, US$1,701,873, Santa Anita Gold Cup, Gr.1, Oaklawn Park Rebel S., Gr.2, Mountaineer Park West Virginia Derby, Gr.2, Indiana Derby, Gr.2, Del Mar Harry F Brubaker S., L, 4th Santa Anita Awesome Again S., Gr.1. Sire.

ASHLEY'S KITTY (f Tale of the Cat) 7 wins to 7f, US$349,268, Hollywood Park Railbird S., Gr.3, Desert Stormer H., L, Fairplex Bangles & Beads S., L, Santa Anita Allowance, 2d Fairplex Bangles & Beads S., L, Oak Tree Pine Tree Lane S., L, 3d Oak Tree Louis R Rowan S., L, Fairplex Las Madrinas H., L, 4th Del Mar Rancho Bernardo H., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

 Concealed. Winner at 2, ATC Microphone at Darley 2YO H.

 Nothing Too Hard. 6 wins from 1300m to 2100m, A$207,100, to 2020-21, 3d ATC Frosted at Darley H., Armidale Cup.

HEART ASHLEY (f Lion Heart) 6 wins. See above.

INDIANAPOLIS (c Medaglia d'Oro) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 6½f, US$127,200, 53,038Dhs, Santa Anita San Pedro S., L, 4th Santa Anita Malibu S., Gr.1.

 Relentless Spirit. 5 wins to 6½f, US$95,151 in U.S.A.

 Dream Team. 4 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$142,710 in U.S.A.

 Hepcat. 3 wins from 4½f to 1m, US$78,004 in U.S.A.

 Skipper Tale. 3 wins at 6f, US$100,805 in U.S.A. Dam of 4 winners-

Quaver (f Blame) Winner at 6f, US$82,965, 2d Monmouth Crank it Up S., L. Dam of-

KATHLEEN O. (f Upstart) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 1m, US$226,280, to 2022, Gulfstream Park Davona Dale S., Gr.2, Cash Run S., L.

 Galilee. Winner at 6f in 2022 in U.S.A.

 Country Cafe. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Glacial (c Frosted) Winner at 2, US$76,058, in 2021, 3d Churchill Downs Bashford Manor S., Gr.3.

 Unsaid Vow. 4 wins at 1800m, 2000m to 2021, Hanshin Heijokyo S.

 

3rd dam

CHARGE D'AFFAIRES, by Vice Regent. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of 12 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

HOSTESS (f Chester House) 4 wins from 8½f to 1½m, US$383,918, Gulfstream Park Orchid H., Gr.3, Saratoga Glens Falls H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Park Allowance, 2d Belmont Destiny Dance S., L, 3d Belmont New York S., Gr.2-twice, Sheepshead Bay H., Gr.2-twice, Sands Point S., Gr.3, 4th Belmont Flower Bowl S., Gr.1, Saratoga Glens Falls H., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

Giant Zinger (f Giant's Causeway) 2 wins at 8½f, 9f, US$181,187, Saratoga Allowance, 3d Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, Gulfstream Park Orchid S., Gr.3.

Pretty 'n Smart (f Beau Genius) 2 wins. See above.

 

Race Record: 19 Starts 3-2-2 A$78,450.
Won Kembla Grange Jack and Shirley Primmer H. (1000m), Goulburn TAB Odds & Evens Maiden P. (1200m), Goulburn Marketplace H. (1000m), 2nd Goulburn Waratah Thoroughbreds H., David Alt Electrical H., 3rd Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Liquor Accord Maiden H., Mudgee Woolpack Hotel Maiden H.

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

BIGGER THAN THORN (AUS) 2016 Chestnut gelding
by Snitzel - Heart Ashley, by Lion Heart

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
362-2A$41,040
4912-A$35,060
54---A$2,350
Totals:19322A$78,450
01/Apr/20196th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 791m. Absolute Control was 1st and Disruptor 2nd and Fortnite 3rd.
26/Jul/20191st of 6--trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 845m. Eliana Star was 2nd and Written Gazerra 3rd.
09/Aug/20192nd of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 791m. Cracking Mo was 1st and Katona 3rd.
22/Aug/20193rd of 6
(1.6)
Hawkesbury Liquor Accord Maiden H., A$30,300, 1000m, time 0:57.41. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Texas Forever was 1st and Acumen 2nd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: C Reith.A$3,200
08/Sep/20193rd of 9
(1.8)
Mudgee DRC Woolpack Hotel Maiden H., A$21,060, 1200m, time 1:12.40. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Sandstorm was 1st and Time Immemorial 2nd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: C Reith.A$2,100
30/Dec/20197th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Ice Legend was 1st and Redjina 2nd and Hulk 3rd.
20/Feb/20204th of 5--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 760m. Foxy Rocket was 1st and Gooky's Gift 2nd and Shepherd of Fire 3rd.
02/Mar/20202nd of 8--trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 845m. Stella Veloce was 1st and Rumpshaker 3rd.
12/Mar/20201st of 11
(0.2)
Goulburn DRC TAB Odds & Evens Maiden P., A$21,560, 1200m, time 1:11.21. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Significant Rule was 2nd and Bluff 'n' Bluster 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: C Reith.A$16,825
07/Apr/20206th of 13
(2.0)
Illawarra TC Corrimal H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:10.04. Track soft(7). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Le Lude was 1st and Pioneer 2nd and Foxie la Belle 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: B Griffiths.A$1,100
28/Apr/20206th of 13
(5.2)
Illawarra TC Support Illawarra Doctors H., A$30,870, 1200m, time 1:10.00. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Criaderas was 1st and You're Next 2nd and Ranges 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: K Jennings.A$990
01/Jul/20202nd of 7--trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 845m. Special Reward was 1st and Bring Glory 3rd.
20/Jul/20202nd of 5--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Budhwar was 1st and De Grawin 3rd.
31/Jul/20201st of 10
(1.8)
Goulburn Marketplace H., A$21,560, 1000m, time 1:00.09. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Budhwar was 2nd and No Doubt a Star 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: K Jennings.A$16,825
29/Aug/20201st of 10
(1.8)
Illawarra TC Jack and Shirley Primmer H., A$35,000, 1000m, time 0:57.05. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Calescent was 2nd and Tchaikovsky 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: K Jennings.A$16,740
22/Sep/20208th of 12
(2.9)
Wyong RC Great Northern on Tap H., A$35,000, 1100m, time 1:03.61. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Margie Bee was 1st and Destiny's Son 2nd and Empress Bea 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: N Rawiller.A$1,000
14/Oct/20204th of 8
(4.2)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Vinery H., A$50,000, 1100m, time 1:02.88. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Shadow Crush was 1st and He's a Hotshot 2nd and Return With Honour 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: K Jennings.A$3,400
03/Nov/20207th of 7
(5.6)
ATC (Randwick) ACY Securities H., A$44,500, 1100m, time 1:05.06. Track soft(7). Carried 57.00kg. Never Talk was 1st and Above and Beyond 2nd and Belluci Babe 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: K Jennings.A$1,500
11/Mar/20212nd of 4--trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 845m. Riccardo was 1st and Delexo 3rd.
15/Apr/20216th of 12
(1.9)
Newcastle JC Macka's Sand & Soil H., A$35,000, 900m, time 0:51.96. Track good(4). Carried 60.00kg. Iamacrumpet was 1st and Ready to Roam 2nd and Tango Stepz 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: A Adkins.A$1,100
15/May/20214th of 9
(2.4)
Illawarra TC Gary Sheehy H., A$33,300, 1000m, time 0:59.58. Track soft(7). Carried 60.00kg. Pick the Score was 1st and Miss Jay Fox 2nd and Young Heart 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: A B Collett.A$1,980
07/Jun/20212nd of 8
(0.8)
Goulburn DRC David Alt Electrical H., A$22,000, 1000m, time 0:59.27. Track soft(7). Carried 61.00kg. No Impediment was 1st and Stone Cold 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: A B Collett.A$3,900
08/Jul/202110th of 12
(5.7)
Illawarra TC Fred Hood Conditional H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:11.30. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Coolotta was 1st and Zouologist 2nd and Real Key 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: N Rawiller.A$1,000
30/Jul/20212nd of 8
(3.3)
Goulburn DRC Waratah Thoroughbreds H., A$22,520, 1000m, time 0:59.28. Track heavy(9). Carried 62.00kg. Nicci's Song was 1st and Wichita Warrior 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: A B Collett.A$4,440
30/Aug/20218th of 9
(6.5)
Clarence River JC Radio 2GF H., A$24,000, 1006m, time 0:58.17. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg (allowance -4.00kg). Whatyoulookingat was 1st and Wild Wind 2nd and Blue Kentucky Moon 3rd. Trainer: B J Dodson. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: Courtney Bellamy.A$500
01/Feb/20223rd of 5--trial--Clarence River JC Barrier Trial, 940m. Bahamut was 1st and Arctic Wolf 2nd.
11/Feb/20226th of 10
(3.7)
Tamworth JC Cannon Cohen & Assoc H., A$24,000, 1000m, time 0:57.11. Track soft(5). Carried 60.50kg. Ranuncula was 1st and Kinjina 2nd and Pass the Card 3rd. Trainer: B J Dodson. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: L Magorrian.A$550
10/Mar/20225th of 11
(1.8)
Port Macquarie RC Trackside Photography H., A$24,000, 1000m, time 0:59.20. Track heavy(8). Carried 61.00kg. Greenheart was 1st and Memphis Squaw 2nd and Apalala 3rd. Trainer: B J Dodson. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: M Mc Guren.A$750
21/Mar/20226th of 9
(4.0)
Taree RC Coffs Coast Security H., A$24,000, 1300m, time 1:19.76. Track soft(7). Carried 60.50kg. French Marine was 1st and Nistelrooy 2nd and Tawfiq Lass 3rd. Trainer: B J Dodson. Owner: Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby). Jockey: D Peisley.A$550
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.