2023 JANUARY (Early) Online Sale

Lot: 43 Obverse (AUS)

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Buyer: Nicholas Stillitano - $5,500

Particulars

Name:	Obverse (AUS)
Category:	Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:	Headwater (AUS)
Dam:	Testadrop (AUS)
Colour:	Bay
Sex:	Gelding
DOB:	15 September 2018
COB:	AUS
Disclosures:	Windsucker
GST:	No
Location:	464 Bumballa Rd TALLONG NSW
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Description

Lightly raced gelding with 2 placings, a fourth and fifth from just 10 starts . That fifth was last time out when being tried over 2000m for the first time. Hasn't been far away from them, but not up to the standard demanded by his syndicate of 20 owners. Well mannered horse who's easy to handle and ride. Good owner/trainers prospect being offered as per our standard policy, unreserved.

Location

464 Bumballa Rd TALLONG NSW

Pedigree
Form

Pedigree



OBVERSE (AUS)
Bay gelding		Foaled 2018

HEADWATER

Exceed and Excel

Danehill (USA)

Danzig

Patrona (USA)

Lomond

River Dove

Hurricane Sky

Star Watch

Ride the Rapids

River Rough (NZ)

TESTADROP
2013

Testa Rossa

Perugino (USA)

Danzig

Bo Dapper

Sir Dapper

Perfect Drop

Quest for Fame (GB)

Rainbow Quest

Dane Vintage

Danzero

HEADWATER (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2016). 3 wins-2 at 2, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2020-21. Sire of 220 rnrs, 120 wnrs, inc. SW Jamaea (ATC Percy Sykes S., Gr.2), Mileva, Aitch Two Oh, Wisdom of Water, Starlight, SP Typhoon Titmus, Karacasu, Aquagirl, Heavenly Waters, Tristate, Be Water My Friend and of Inundation, Keep Reading, You'll be Mist, Goldsborough, Hydro Star, Rapid Outlaw, Sorgente, Strait Acer, etc.

1st dam

TESTADROP, by Testa Rossa. Unraced. Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner-

Texas (g by Rubick) Winner at 1200m in 2022-23, 2d Avondale JC Auckland Alarms 2YO S.

Obverse (g by Headwater) See below.

2nd dam

Perfect Drop, by Quest for Fame (GB). 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$288,350, AJC Lawler Financial Services H., STC Golden Slipper Day H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 3d STC Cronulla Cinema H. Half-sister to VINTNER (dam of FITOU), Vintage Blend (dam of CELLARMAN, CELLARGIRL). Dam of 5 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Vintage Drop. 2 wins at 1000m, MRC TVN H. Dam of 2 winners-

Old School (f Headwater) 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in 2021-22 in Aust.

More Than Perfect. Winner at 1600m, MRC Cable Beach Club Resort P.

3rd dam

DANE VINTAGE, by Danzero. Unraced. Half-sister to TRISCAY (dam of LA BARAKA, TSUIMAI), Rosecay (dam of MAJESTICALLY), Timpani (dam of MR CHARLIE). Dam of 9 foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

VINTNER (f Hennessy) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$172,820, VRC Maybe Mahal P., L, SAJC Become a Member 2YO H., Malaysia Airlines H., 2d SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, CS Hayes Memorial Cup, L, Morphettville Guineas, L, Haigh's Chocolates H., 3d MVRC Timbercorp Mile H., RACV Business Insurance H. Dam of 5 winners-

FITOU (f Street Cry) 5 wins to 1400m, A$247,335, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Segenhoe Cup, Cellarbrations H., 2d Newcastle JC Tibbie S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Tab.com.au H. Producer.

Perfect Drop (f Quest for Fame) 3 wins. See above.

Vintage Quality. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Lady Loire (f Not a Single Doubt) Winner at 2, 2d MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., SAJC Heineken 3 H., 3d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost 2YO H.

Vintage Blend. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

CELLARMAN (g Mossman) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, A$611,250, ATC Doncaster Prelude H., Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Wintergarden S., L, Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, ATC Slipperstyle H., 100th Birthday Louisa Baxter H., Sydney Markets Foundation H., Boxing Day at Randwick H., TAB Rewards H., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Carrington S., L, Schweppes 2YO H., 3d ATC Festival S., Gr.3, Tab.com.au H., Boxing Day at Randwick H., 4th ATC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.2, BRC Wayne Wilson P., L.

CELLARGIRL (f More Than Ready) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$254,925, BRC Bill Carter S., L, Golden Finch Lawns 2YO H., Bundaberg Rum H., 2d BRC QScan Radiology Clinics H., My Home Improvements Qld H., 3d ATC Flight S., Gr.1, Tea Rose S., Gr.2. Producer.

Cellarmaid (f Husson) 3 wins from 1350m to 2050m, A$222,550, BRC Superior Pak H., Gallopers Sports Club P., TAB H., 2d BRC The Roses, Gr.2, SCTC Caloundra Cup, L, GCTC Gold Edition H., BRC Country Music Weekend P., GCTC Play Gold Coast H., 3d BRC City to Surf P., 4th Qld Tatt's RC Gold Crown, L.

4th dam

TRISTRAM LADY (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire). Winner at 2200m, 4th SAJC Morphettville P.H., L. Sister to Lady Doldrum (dam of PAINTED OCEAN), half-sister to Victory and Glory. Dam of 10 foals, 6 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

TRISCAY (f Marscay) Head of The 1990-91 Australasian 3YO Classification. Top filly on The 1989-90 Australasian 2YO Classification. 15 wins-7 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, A$1,925,040, AJC Oaks, Gr.1, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Queensland Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Apollo S., Gr.2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Queensland Guineas, Gr.2, 2d VATC One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners-

LA BARAKA (f Euclase) Joint second top filly on The 1997-98 Australasian 3YO Classification. 6 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$641,780, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, Endeavour S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, National S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, 2d MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2. Dam of 5 winners-

ALIZES (f Rory's Jester) 3 wins at 2, A$226,250, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, VRC Waltzing Lily H., L, MRC Shame 2YO H., 2d MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Debutante S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

Essaouira. Winner at 2, MVRC Valleyevents.net.au 2YO P. Dam of 7 winners-

ALIZEE (f Sepoy) Leading Older Female on the 2019 WTR (Sprint). Equal Leading Older Female on the 2018 WTR (Sprint). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2017-18. Champion Female Sprinter in Australia in 2018-19. 10 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$3,179,800, ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, ATC Apollo S., Gr.2, Light Fingers S., Gr.2, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Missile S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.

ASTERN (c Medaglia d'Oro) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,179,550, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Run to the Rose H., Gr.2, Kindergarten S., Gr.3, Surf Meets Turf 2YO P., 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, ATC Roman Consul S., Gr.2. Sire.

Marrakesh. 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$80,820, 2d MRC William Hill H., MVRC ACJC Happy New Year H. Dam of-

MAMOUNIA (f Medaglia d'Oro) 2 wins at 2000m, 2400m, A$177,970, in 2021-22, MRC Galilee Series Final H., L, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3.

Sayf Shamal. Winner at 7f in GB. Dam of-

ZULFIQAR (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$111,000, in 2022-23, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.

Tabasco Kitten. Winner at 1000m, 2d ATC Sharp H. Dam of 3 winners-

CUBA (g All Too Hard) 8 wins to 1500m, A$527,115, Canberra RC National Sprint H., L, 2d ATC Bill Ritchie H., Gr.3.

TSUIMAI (c Thunder Gulch) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1800m, A$354,410, STC Gloaming S., Gr.2, Gosford Classic, L, STC 50% Off Membership 2YO H., 2d Gosford Guineas, L, STC Stowe Australia H., 3d AJC Epsom H., Gr.1, Spring Champion S., Gr.1, Newcastle JC Cameron H., L. Sire.

Satyric. 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m in Aust. Dam of 8 winners-

AGISTER (g Mossman) 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, A$428,935, ATC Eskimo Prince S., L, City Tatt's RC Tattersalls 2YO P.

READYOR (f More Than Ready) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$271,975, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, Flying Doe H. Producer.

Timpani. Raced twice. Dam of 6 winners-

MR CHARLIE (c Golan) 4 wins from 1600m to 2500m, New Zealand St Leger, L, VRC Spring is the Season H.

Rosecay. Raced once. Dam of 9 winners-

MAJESTICALLY (g Maroof) 10 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, A$677,593, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, 2d STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, NE Manion Cup, Gr.3, Clarence River JC Grafton Cup, Gr.3.

Triattica. 2 wins at 1000m, 1450m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

DEMERGER (f Saithor) 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 3200m, A$997,250, SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.1, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.3, Queen's Cup, Gr.3, Dover P., Bounty Hawk H., Scomeld H., MRC April 2YO H., 2d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, VRC Let's Elope S., L, Ballarat Cup, L. Producer.

Rash Promise (f More Than Ready) 5 wins from 1100m to 1650m, A$215,650, BTC Pure Blue Meats H., 2d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

IMPETUOUS (f Fastnet Rock) 3 wins at 1350m, A$124,950, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, 4th Scone RC Inglis Guineas, RL. Producer.

Royal Emerger. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

ROYAL RADA (g Haradasun) 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$250,015, Kalgoorlie Boulder RC Hannan's H., L.

Ladyeri. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

Salimar (f Marscay) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1550m, AJC Commissionaire H., 3d AJC Gimcrack S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

Born a Star. Winner at 1650m, BTC Racehorse Ownership H., 3d QTC Woodbine 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

STARCHEEKA (g Starcraft) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$76,025, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, WRC Pacific Jewellers 3YO H., 3d ARC Beach Beats BBQ Boxing Day H., Waikato RC Print House H.

Lilande. Raced 3 times. Dam of-

DEFIER (g Dehere) 10 wins from 1000m to 2200m, A$2,976,450, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, STC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Canterbury S., Gr.2, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1-twice, 3d AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, All Aged S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1.

Milande. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

TRAVESTON GIRL (f Flying Spur) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1650m, A$323,450, Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, 2d MRC Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Producer.

Race Record: 10 Starts 0-1-1 A$12,695.
2nd Queanbeyan Jerrabomberra Hotel P., 3rd Gundagai-Adelong XXXX Gold P.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

OBVERSE (AUS) 2018 Bay gelding
by Headwater - Testadrop, by Testa Rossa

(in Australia)

Age	Runs	1st	2nd	3rd	Earnings
3	3	-	-	-	A$2,200
4	7	-	1	1	A$10,495
Totals:	10	-	1	1	A$12,695

27/Apr/2021	3rd of 10	--trial--Goulburn DRC Barrier Trial, 800m. Testator Silens was 1st and A Touch of Luck 2nd.
06/Oct/2021	3rd of 5	--trial--Illawarra TC Barrier Trial, 790m. Mareeba was 1st and Sherwood's One 2nd.
27/Dec/2021	12th of 12 (11.6)	Sapphire Coast TC Tathra Beach Apartments Maiden H., A$24,000, 1212m, time 1:12.22. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Darn Shame was 1st and Densaur 2nd and Annual 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: Brodie Loy.
17/Jan/2022	4th of 10 (4.2)	Queanbeyan RC Joe Cleary Racing Maiden H., A$24,000, 1200m, time 1:08.91. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Almost Persuaded was 1st and Epaullo Creed 2nd and Smart Lass 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: Nick Heywood.	A$1,200
08/Feb/2022	7th of 8 (5.8)	Hawkesbury RC Lander Toyota Maiden H., A$32,300, 1300m, time 1:19.39. Track soft(6). Carried 56.50kg. I'm Divine was 1st and By Nine 2nd and Ninja Star 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: S Clipperton.	A$1,000
03/Jun/2022	4th of 5	--trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Thrill of Brazil was 1st and Single Touch 2nd and Mr Bingo 3rd.
08/Jul/2022	6th of 7	--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1080m. Diamond Flare was 1st and Jumeirah Beach 2nd and Selfie Time 3rd.
29/Jul/2022	2nd of 5	--trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Never Never Land was 1st and Father's Day 3rd.
21/Aug/2022	6th of 10 (8.2)	Shoalhaven City TC KNK Builders Maiden P., A$25,000, 1400m, time 1:29.08. Track soft(7). Carried 59.00kg. Sky Ace was 1st and Conjola Phoenix 2nd and The Big Biig 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: J Penza.	A$570
05/Sep/2022	2nd of 12 (1.0)	Queanbeyan RC Jerrabomberra Hotel P., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:37.90. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Hot Dancing was 1st and Mandalong Missile 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire.	A$5,050
11/Oct/2022	11th of 12 (12.7)	Newcastle JC New Zealand Bloodstock Maiden H., A$45,000, 1600m, time 1:39.75. Track heavy(8). Carried 57.50kg. Youthfull was 1st and World Atlas 2nd and Gripping 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: I J FRENCH.
01/Nov/2022	8th of 13 (7.9)	Illawarra TC Locopa Designs Maiden H., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:37.21. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Awesome John was 1st and Hillbilly Pickin' 2nd and Victory Salute 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: I J FRENCH.	A$1,000
12/Nov/2022	3rd of 10 (2.5)	Gundagai-Adelong RC XXXX Gold P., A$27,000, 1580m, time 1:34.91. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Smokin' Soldier was 1st and Buff in Disguise 2nd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: J Mallyon.	A$2,600
20/Nov/2022	8th of 9 (10.4)	Queanbeyan RC Allbids P., A$30,000, 1600m, time 1:40.62. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Irish Dancer was 1st and Spiritly 2nd and Out Wrapped 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: J Mallyon.	A$725
11/Dec/2022	5th of 10 (5.9)	Canberra RC Andrew Foster Classic P., A$22,000, 2000m, time 2:04.51. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg. Shafty was 1st and All About Ollie 2nd and Genjiro 3rd. Trainer: Joseph Ible. Owner: Grand Syndicates Wine Tasting (Mgr: S M Lyons & S J J Lyons). Jockey: A B Collett.	A$550