2023 JANUARY (Early) Online Sale

MAURICE (JPN) (Bay 2011-Stud 2017). 11 wins-2 at 2, HKJC Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2021-22. Sire of 493 rnrs, 273 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Hitotsu (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Mazu, Geraldina, Pixie Knight, Jack d'Or, Shigeru Pink Ruby, Kafuji Octagon, Kibou, Lagulf, North Bridge, Rooks Nest, SP Bejart, Foujita San, Matcha Latte, Noah 'n' a Deel, Solitario, Yaki Ishi, Balmaurice, Infinite, Invinsible Tears, etc.

1st dam

PRESSLIST, by Librettist (USA). Placed at 3, 2d ATC Penrith Air Supply Brivis P., 3d ATC Broadmeadow P., Landmark Hotel P. Half-sister to PRESS STATEMENT, PRESSDAY. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

Maurice's Medad (g by Maurice (JPN)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 2000m, A$243,000, to 2022-23, 2d ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Fernhill H., L, 3d Albury Gold Cup, L, ATC City Tattersalls Group H., Fujitsu General H., Ghaiyyath New to Darley 2YO P., 4th ATC Eskimo Prince S., Gr.3.

 Pressure (f by Jakkalberry (Ire)) 3 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$126,370, Ballarat TC Hygain Winners Choice H., 2d ATC Sky Racing Active H., Vale Mr Gowan Williams H., 3d VRC Kennedy Oaks Trial P., MRC Clanbrooke Racing H.

 Press Week (f by Hinchinbrook) 2 wins at 1100m in Aust.

2nd dam

KAAPTIVE EMPRESS, by Kaaptive Edition (NZ). 9 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$88,600, AJC Sledmere H., 3d STC Blackwoods Sutton Tools H., Bright Print H., Wentworthville Leagues Ladies Bowls H. Half-sister to  Quaglino (dam of DINNER DATE),  Maybe Yes (dam of THE MIGHTY LIONS, MARENOSTRO). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

PRESS STATEMENT (c Hinchinbrook) 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,832,275, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, BRC JJ Atkins S., Gr.1, ATC Hobartville S., Gr.2, Stan Fox S., Gr.2, TAB Place Multi 2YO P., TAB Place Multi H., 2d ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, 3d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1. Sire.

PRESSDAY (c Domesday) 5 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, US$27,480, A$852,400, BRC TJ Smith Classic, Gr.1, MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, AJC Preferred Seating 2YO H., 3d AJC Skyline S., Gr.3, Santa Anita Joe Hernandez H., L. Sire.

 Antonio Giovanni. 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m to 2022-23, 2d ATC Agency Real Estate H., Vinery H.

3rd dam

NILE EMPRESS (USA), by Upper Nile. 6 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, US$82,828, Garden State Oaklyn S., L, York Brewery Centenary S., 2d Garden State Bellmawr S., L, 3d Keystone Poquessing H., L. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

 Kaaptive Empress. 9 wins. See above.

 Nikmat. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, MVRC Sunicrust Bakeries H., 2d SAJC Carrington Champagne H., 3d VATC Nicopolis H., SAJC Dr Pepper Mile H.

 Goin and Growin. 2 wins at 1½m, 2m, Haydock Hawthorn H.

 Quaglino. 3 wins at 1200m, 1400m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

DINNER DATE (f Mossman) Winner at 2, A$80,307, MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 3d VRC Ottawa S., L, SAJC Alan Sheppard H., MRC Hyland Race Colours H.

Jackthegiantslayer (g Excites) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$159,480, SAJC Farmers Union Iced Coffee P., 2d SAJC John Haigh's 90th Birthday H., AAMI H., 3d SAJC Birthday Cup, L.

 Maybe Yes. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 10 winners-

THE MIGHTY LIONS (f Grosvenor) 6 wins from 1300m to 2250m, NZ$171,225, A$148,300, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, VRC Rosteron Staff Rostering H., ARC Aim Proximity H., MRC Savoir H., Molly's Robe H., 2d Avondale Cup, Gr.1, TRC Hobart Cup, Gr.3, MRC Visit H., MVRC Mothers Milk Trophy H., 3d MRC Blink Bonny H., 4th Auckland Cup, Gr.1-twice, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, Gr.2, SAJC St Leger, L. Dam of 9 winners-

VAQUERA (f High Chaparral) 3 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$213,630, Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, ATC Australian Turf Club H., 3d BRC Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, ATC Craven P., Gr.3, BRC Doomben Roses, Gr.3, 4th ATC City Tattersalls Club Cup, L. Producer.

 Minnaleo. 4 wins at 1600m, 1800m, Otaki Maori RC Tui Backing a Winner H., 2d WRC Gazley Premier H. Dam of 3 winners-

LION'S ROAR (g Contributer) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1850m, A$1,560,695, ATC Randwick Guineas, Gr.1, 2d ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, The Ingham, Gr.2, 3d ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Craven P., Gr.3, 4th ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

MARENOSTRO (g Duelled) 10 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$506,650, ATC Winter Challenge H., L, FIIG H., Neville Begg H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, 3d ATC Doncaster Prelude, Gr.3.

Promise Keeper (g Success Express) 8 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$37,525, S$502,555 in NZ and Singapore, Singapore TC Open H., 2d Singapore TC EW Barker Trophy, L, Kranji Mile, L, 3d Singapore TC Star Prince Challenge, L.

Grandissima (f Savabeel) 2 wins at 1950m, 2000m, 2d CJC Warstep S., L. Producer.

Race Record: Unraced.