2022 JUNE (Early) Online Sale

NICCONI (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 690 rnrs, 477 wnrs, 24 SW, inc. Nature Strip (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Graceful Girl, Niccanova, Faatinah, Sircconi, Chill Party, Nicoscene, Time Awaits, Concealer, Criminal Defence - King Tourbillon (H.K.), Tony Nicconi, Hear the Chant, State Solicitor, Caipirinha, Scorched Earth, The Bopper, Skyt, Nistaan, William Thomas, It's Been a Battle, Ayers Rock, etc.

1st dam

NATIONAL VELVET, by Commands. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Half-sister to Niccolance. Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Velours Bleu (f by Nicconi) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

NONCHALANCE, by Lonhro. 2 wins at 1200m, 2d STC TJ's Champagne Bar H. Sister to Offhanded - Tailwind (H.K.), three-quarter-sister to SCREEN (dam of INQUIRY), half-sister to COMPLACENT, ATARAXIA, Malaise, Careless. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners-

Niccolance (g Nicconi) 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m, A$266,060, ATC Royal Randwick Fashions H., Independent Education P., 2d Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL, ATC Surf Meets Turf 2YO P., 3d ATC Hong Kong Tour H., 4th GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL.

 Pres de Toi. 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$257,975, to 2020-21, 2d MVRC Tua's Half Century H., 3d MRC Mirabel Foundation H., MVRC Tote Bar & Dining H., MRC Ladbrokes Easy Form H., Ladbroke it H., SAJC Aramis H.

 National Velvet. Winner. See above.

 Contempt. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Contemptuous. 7 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$208,425, to 2021-22, BRC Tanqueray H., SQS Haulage H., Sky Racing H., XXXX Dry H., 2d BRC Cascade P., 3d BRC Chemist Warehouse Click & Go P., Tonic Design P., Stradbroke Season May-June H., 4th BRC Lightning H., L.

3rd dam

INSOUCIANCE, by Quest for Fame (GB). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, AJC San Miguel 2YO H., MVRC Ausdart Picture Framing H. Sister to DRACULA,  Nostalgic (dam of MISS SENTIMENTAL), half-sister to SASH, THE OSCARS, Vampire,  Thespian (dam of SCREEN, BRANNIGAN). Dam of 10 foals, all winners, inc:-

COMPLACENT (c Authorized) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$913,225, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, ATC Gloaming S., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, 2d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, ATC Become an ATC Sponsor 2YO H., 3d ATC Hill S., Gr.2. Sire.

ATARAXIA (g Teofilo) 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m, A$136,105, ATC Dulcify H., L, 3d ATC Pride of Dubai at Coolmore 2YO H.

Offhanded - Tailwind (H.K.) (g Lonhro) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$287,225, HK$2,307,750, AJC Bezzina House 2YO H., HKJC Skol Cup, AJC Pink Stiletto Day H., Convention Centre H., STC Freeway Hotel Artarmon H., 2d Canberra Guineas, AJC 3 Weeks to Win a Yaris H., HKJC Lok Sin Tong Cup, Racing Club H., 3d MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, AJC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, STC Solo Strong H., HKJC Audemars Piguet Millenary H.

Malaise (g Helmet) 4 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$377,405, MRC Ladbrokes Cash Out H., ATC Turf Club H., Schweppes H., VRC Young Members' H., 2d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MVRC Harrolds H., ATC Derucci H., Turf Club H., MVRC William Hill H., MRC Keno Superplay H., Ladbrokes the Challenge H., 3d MVRC Catanach's Jewellers H., Ladbrokes Cash in H., Echuca Cup, ATC Tab.com.au 2YO H.

Careless (g Exceed and Excel) 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$314,060, ATC Schweppes H., Grand Pavilion H., Scone RC Newgate Stallions P., 2d ATC Fernhill H., L, Cellarbrations Alexandria 2YO P., Supporting Surf Lifesaving H., Foodbank H., Mossman at Vinery P., TAB Rewards H., 3d MRC Gothic S., L, ATC Cellarbrations H., Weathertex H., Theraces H.

 Tactless. 4 wins at 1300m, 1600m, A$134,790, MRC Chase Hotel H., ATC Vili's Bakery H., 2d ATC Super Saver H., Clovelly H., 3d ATC Warwick Farm 100 Club H. Producer.

 Boredom. 3 wins from 1900m to 2200m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Tropezina. 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$245,625, VRC Inglis Dash, MRC Patricia Cooper H.

4th dam

AWARDS CEREMONY, by Kaoru Star. Raced once. Half-sister to FESTAL, MASKED PARTY,  La Bamba (dam of INSPIRATION, WANDJINA, LUCKY UNICORN, PROVENCE),  What a Joy (dam of ZOOMETRIC). Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

DRACULA (c Quest for Fame) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1997-98. 7 wins-5 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$796,300, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Spring S., L, AJC Liverpool Festival H., Matraville 2YO H., 2d AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, STC Oceanside 2YO H., 3d AJC Hobartville S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3. Sire.

SASH (f Dr Grace) 5 wins to 1400m, A$152,068, AJC Toy Show H., L, Tom Street Quality H., 2d AJC Sapphire S., L, 3d STC Millie Fox S., L.

THE OSCARS (g Procol Harum) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$84,200, HK$2,322,315 in Aust. and HK, AJC Canonbury S., L, 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, AJC Kindergarten S., L, 3d AJC Brian Crowley S., L.

Vampire (g Flying Spur) 6 wins from 1300m to 1800m, A$189,255, AJC Woolworths Liquor H., 2d AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, TL Baillieu H., L.

 Thespian. Winner at 1300m, AJC Cuddle H., 2d AJC Botany Bay H. Dam of 5 winners-

SCREEN (f Lonhro) 7 wins to 1400m, A$386,503, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.3, AJC Sydney Carnival on Sale H., Corporate Membership H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L. Dam of 3 winners-

INQUIRY (g Exceed and Excel) 10 wins to 1400m, A$264,345, BRC Spear Chief H., L, GCTC TAB H.

BRANNIGAN (g Flying Spur) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$289,160, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, 2d VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3.

 Nostalgic. Placed at 3, 3d STC Chemsave Wentworthville H. Dam of 7 winners-

MISS SENTIMENTAL (f Reliable Man) Equal Third NZ 3YO Filly on 2018-19 International Ratings. 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, NZ$311,125, A$13,625, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Wanganui Cup, L, 2d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, 3d Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 4th Wanganui JC Castletown S., L.

Race Record: Winner at 1200m in 2021-22 in Aust.