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2022 APRIL (Late) Online Sale

Lot: 82  Steel Skies (AUS)

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Buyer: Joel Flannery Racing - $45,000

Particulars

Name:Steel Skies (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Fiorente (IRE)
Dam:Belle Of The City (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:10 November 2017
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:153 Bolgers Lane NEWHAM VIC
 
 
 
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Description

Steel Skies is a well performed, gelded 4YO son of Fiorente, who placed second at Flemington last month (19/03/22). He has plenty of racing upside.

He is by the Melbourne Cup winning stallion Fiorente, out of the Bel Esprit mare Belle Of The City, who has produced five winners from six runners.

Steel Skies, has had 23 starts to date, for three wins and four seconds, for a combined $135k in prizemoney. He has had seven starts during his current preparation, which included two very impressive second placings at both Moonee Valley and Flemington.

25/02/22: Moonee Valley R5, Steel Skies 2nd, beaten 0.4L to Vardani

19/03/22: Flemington R1, Steel Skies 2nd, beaten 0.5L to Blandford Lad

Steel Skies is an attractive horse, similar in appearance to his sire Fiorente. He stands at approximately 16.2H.

Steel Skies has been in full training at Flemington, up until 18/04/22. He was recently relocated to Newham, VIC, in preparation for this online sale.

This horse is being offered as agent by Contract Racing under the rules of usual public auction.

The vendor makes no representation as to the current or future soundness of this horse, and you are welcome to arrange your own veterinary inspection prior to the completion of the auction.

Location

153 Bolgers Lane NEWHAM VIC

Pedigree

 

 

STEEL SKIES (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2017 
 

FIORENTE (IRE) MonsunKönigsstuhlDschingis Khan
MosellaSurumu
Desert BloomPilsudskiPolish Precedent
Desert BeautyGreen Desert
BELLE OF THE CITY
    2006
Bel EspritRoyal Academy (USA)Nijinsky
BespokenVain
TonicityBlazing SwordMarscay
Bravado WonderSteel Pulse (GB)

FIORENTE (IRE) (Brown 2008-Stud 2014). 6 wins from 1600m to 3200m, VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1. Sire of 223 rnrs, 119 wnrs, inc. SW Lunar Flare (Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2), Hawkshot - Beauty Legacy (H.K.), Stars of Carrum, Moor Gait, Baronova, Liqueuro, Cousin Ivan, Power Scheme - Sun Power (Sing.), SP Black Duke, Nobel Heights, Ritratto, Fearentless, Crescent City and of Don't Doubt Dory, Florent, Brew Horse, Fear the Wind, Steel Skies, etc.

 

1st dam

BELLE OF THE CITY, by Bel Esprit. Unraced. Half-sister to CECCONI. Dam of 7 foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Steel Skies (g by Fiorente (Ire)) 3 wins. See below.

 Blithe Belle (f by Hard Spun (USA)) 3 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$130,270, MRC John Skewes H.

 Second Option (g by Written Tycoon) 5 wins to 1500m, A$109,830 in Aust.

 Torched (g by Zoustar) 2 wins at 1100m in Aust.

 Marion Belle (f by Snitzel) 2 wins at 1000m in South Africa.

 

2nd dam

TONICITY, by Blazing Sword. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1500m, A$202,030, VATC WW Cockram S., L, SAJC Centaurea Trophy, L, VRC Mark Sensing Sprint H., VATC Riva Diva H., Denise's Joy H., 2d VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, MVRC Noel Calvert H., VATC Ian Miller H., MVRC Aspect Computing P., Flotilla H., SAJC LH Trophy Quality H., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, VRC Mittys World of Sport H., VATC Harry Telford H., Emerald 2YO H., 4th VRC Hardy Brothers Prelude S., L. Sister to BODACIOUS BABE. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

CECCONI (c Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2, A$185,550, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 2d STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, MRC Le Pine Funeral Services H., Be Seen Premier Signs P., 3d MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, MRC Merson Cooper S., L. Sire.

 Fire Hazard. 11 wins to 1400m, A$155,460, VRC Wyndhamvale H., MRC Moss Rocket H., 2d MVRC Schweppervescence P., Legends After the Last H.

 Test of Time. 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Ballinrobe H., Japan Racing Association Trophy, 2d VRC Musidora H., 3d MRC Clean Force H., MVRC Tattersall's Cox Plate Media Awards H., Macau Cheerine Champion H., 4th Macau Magic Millions Futurity Trophy, L.

 Red Letter Day. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$164,530, Qld Tatt's RC Winning Edge H., SCTC Moco Food Services H.

 Highland Rogue. 4 wins from 1150m to 2050m, MVRC Ranvet H.

 Arondight. 2 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$85,095, MVRC Swift Signs H.

 Shuilamgoodfortune. 5 wins at 1000m, 1050m in Macau, 3d MRC Toy Show 2YO H., Star Shower 2YO H.

 Lorraine's Honour. Winner at 1100m in Aust.

 Heavenly Wonder. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Producer.

 

3rd dam

Bravado Wonder, by Steel Pulse (GB). Winner at 2, SAJC Tarlatan H., 2d SAJC Cheltenham S., Gr.3, Morphettville P.H., L, 4th SAJC Oaklands P.H., L. Sister to  Rare Perfume (dam of RIPPER), half-sister to BRAVE NEW WORLD. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

BODACIOUS BABE (c Blazing Sword) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$123,655, SAJC Alcohol Go-Easy Cup, Gr.3, Blackwell Funerals Quality H., Glenelg Chambers of Commerce H., Just a Dancer H., 2d VRC Mid-Winter H., MVRC Mark Of Esteem H., VATC Woodpeckers Club H., 3d Balaklava Cup, L, SAJC Mr Smith H.

TONICITY (f Blazing Sword) 7 wins. See above.

 Kalimna. 8 wins to 1300m, A$136,675, MVRC Membership H., VATC Cendrillon H., Oakbank RC Woodroffe Shillabeer P., Alcohol Go Easy H., 2d MVRC Crown Asia-Pacific H., VATC TP Fenner H., 3d VRC Maybe Mahal H., MVRC BMW Sprint H., Distaff P.

 

4th dam

UNDAUNTED, by Le Cordonnier (GB). Placed in Aust. Sister to GILT PATTEN, Dupont, half-sister to LONE WOLF, LORD REGO. Dam of 3 foals, 2 to race, both winners-

BRAVE NEW WORLD (f Vain) 3 wins at 2, TRC Champagne S., L, MVRC Derrimut H., VATC Chicquita S., 4th SAJC Dequetteville S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Bourgeois. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

STRATUM (c Redoute's Choice) Champion 2YO Colt in Australia in 2004-05. 2 wins at 2, A$2,244,500, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.2, AJC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, STC Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Rory's Jester P., Gr.3, 4th AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3. Successful sire.

DYSTOPIA (f Redoute's Choice) 7 wins to 1300m, A$642,230, VRC GH Mumm S., Gr.3, ATC Triscay S., L, 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Theo Marks H., Gr.2. Producer.

 Grand Performance. 4 wins to 1200m, A$100,955, AJC Randwick Convention Centre H., STC Cabramatta Rugby League Club H. Dam of 9 winners-

BURGEIS (f Catbird) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$216,845, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, 3d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Snow Queen. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

HAPPY CASH (g Time Thief) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m in Macau, Macau Chairman's Challenge Cup, L, 3d Macau Lisboa 3YO Challenge H.

Bravado Wonder (f Steel Pulse) Winner. See above.

 Rare Perfume. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIPPER (c Mister C) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$296,072, NSW Tatt's RC Tattersall's Club Cup, L, 2d STC Kingston Town S., Gr.3.

 

Race Record: 21 Starts 3-4-0 A$135,075.
Won MRC Ladbroke it H. (2400m), Geelong Rex Gorell H. (2440m), Werribee Mt Duneed Estate Maiden P. (1600m), 2nd VRC Kennedy Grand Classic H., MVRC Drain Man H., Sale Bruce Carter Fencing H., Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice 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

STEEL SKIES (AUS) 2017 Bay gelding
by Fiorente - Belle of the City, by Bel Esprit

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
3911-A$26,850
41223-A$108,225
Totals:2134-A$135,075
09/Aug/20207th of 12
(4.3)
Bendigo Mazda Maiden P., A$43,400, 1300m, time 1:20.23. Track heavy(8). Carried 58.00kg. Blood Sweat Tears was 1st and Captain Corelli 2nd and Divine Diosa 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$700
30/Aug/20204th of 14
(2.7)
Sale TC Growmaster Sale Maiden P., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:37.56. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Bak da Man was 1st and Perennial 2nd and Johnny Buccaneer 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$1,750
09/Sep/20207th of 8
(4.0)
MRC Ladbrokes Switch Maiden P., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:40.03. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Oceanography was 1st and Salto Angel 2nd and And She Was 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: D W Stackhouse.A$700
09/Apr/20216th of 6
(16.0)
Cranbourne TC Vale Shane Pattison Maiden P., A$40,600, 1400m, time 1:27.19. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Inkerman Road was 1st and Regal Rave 2nd and Eco Warrior 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: D Moor.A$700
23/Apr/20211st of 9
(1.8)
Werribee RC Mt Duneed Estate Maiden P., A$23,000, 1600m, time 1:38.66. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Artillery Force was 2nd and Jo Jo Express 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$12,650
08/May/20215th of 14
(1.6)
MRC Rod Fenwick H., A$135,000, 2000m, time 2:03.49. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Rousseau was 1st and Reuber 2nd and Redwood Shadow 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$4,050
22/May/202115th of 16
(12.6)
VRC Off the Track Community H., A$135,000, 2000m, time 2:04.63. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Horrifying was 1st and Reuber 2nd and French Moon 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: D Moor.
02/Jun/202113th of 14
(15.0)
MRC Ladbrokes Blended Multi H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:32.27. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Chaska was 1st and Wisaka 2nd and St Arnicca 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.
25/Jul/20212nd of 14
(1.0)
Sale TC Bruce Carter Fencing H., A$35,000, 1732m, time 1:47.82. Track soft(5). Carried 63.00kg. Lobster Noodles was 1st and Star Ines 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: D Moor.A$6,300
10/Aug/20212nd of 12
(0.8)
Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., A$25,000, 2100m, time 2:13.79. Track synthetic. Carried 58.00kg. Taramansour was 1st and Miette Star 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: D Moor.A$4,250
18/Aug/20211st of 11
(1.0)
MRC Ladbroke it H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:32.97. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Myers Reward was 2nd and Furioso 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$27,500
01/Sep/20214th of 8
(0.7)
MRC Ladbrokes Bet Ticker H., A$50,000, 2400m, time 2:31.25. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Bainbridge was 1st and Marchons Ensemble 2nd and Reflect the Stars 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$2,500
17/Sep/20211st of 11
(0.1)
Geelong RC Rex Gorell H., A$35,000, 2440m, time 2:34.46. Track good(3). Carried 60.50kg. Grey Khan was 2nd and Brilliant Venture 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$19,250
01/Oct/20217th of 10
(22.9)
MVRC Home Dining Boxes by Dean H., A$60,000, 3000m, time 3:15.74. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg. True Marvel was 1st and Border Leicester 2nd and Raise You Ten 3rd. Trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$1,200
29/Jan/20229th of 10
(10.2)
MVRC Steamatic H., A$75,000, 1600m, time 1:38.81. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Gentleman Roy was 1st and Agnelli 2nd and Austrata 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$1,500
12/Feb/20226th of 9
(6.5)
SAJC Furphy H., A$54,750, 1600m, time 1:36.27. Track good(4). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Basarwa was 1st and Angaston 2nd and Sanblas 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Madison Lloyd.A$1,275
25/Feb/20222nd of 9
(0.4)
MVRC Drain Man H., A$75,000, 2040m, time 2:08.75. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Vardani was 1st and Laybuy 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$13,500
11/Mar/20225th of 6
(4.3)
Cranbourne TC Obrien Real Estate H., A$35,000, 2520m, time 2:40.94. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Designs was 1st and Look Sharpish 2nd and Nordic Pride 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$1,050
19/Mar/20222nd of 8
(0.5)
VRC Kennedy Grand Classic H., A$145,000, 2500m, time 2:39.37. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Blandford Lad was 1st and Through Irish Eyes 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$31,000
02/Apr/20227th of 9
(8.4)
Bendigo JC RSN 945am H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:30.76. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Point Nepean was 1st and Eureka Street 2nd and Creative Hero 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$2,600
16/Apr/20229th of 10
(5.5)
MRC Jack Elliott H., A$130,000, 2400m, time 2:29.92. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Point Nepean was 1st and Through Irish Eyes 2nd and Witchachar Star 3rd. Trainer: M J Ellerton. Owner: Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie). Jockey: Damien Thornton.A$2,600
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.