2022 JULY (Early) Online Sale

MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud Aust. 2018, Ire. 2019). 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$939,950, £340,260, €70,800, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.2, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Brother to SW Jolie Bay and SW Setanta. Sire of SP Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Standing Order, Dirty Merchant, Navy Black, Rebel Rosai and of the placegetters Cadetship, Callsign Charlie, Maritima, Merchelle, Red Rapid, etc. His oldest progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

BLUE SKY BABY, by Choisir. Unraced. Sister to DIAMOND EARTH, half-sister to Halle Rocks. This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Her first foal is unraced.

2nd dam

Face of the Earth, by Strategic. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, A$117,320, AJC Oxinium Sprint H., Young Members Mixer 2YO H., 2d STC Dairy Farmers H., Winning Edge Presentations H., 3d City Tatt's RC Brian Crowley S., L, AJC Striking Force H., STC Inghams Love'em H., Schweppervesence 2YO H. Half-sister to BRING ME ROSES, FACE VALUE. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

DIAMOND EARTH (f Choisir) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$711,425, ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L, ATC Inglis Nursery, MVRC Microflite Helicopters Inglis Banner 2YO S., Scone RC Arrowfield 2YO H., 2d ATC PJ Bell S., L, Inglis 2YO Classic, Ambassador Travel Services 2YO P., 3d ATC The Paslode Sprint H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Ten Carat. 2 wins at 1000m, 1400m, WATC Thomas Sabo H.

Halle Rocks (f Fastnet Rock) 6 wins to 1100m, A$227,858, MRC Cath White Memorial H., Pura Light Start P., MVRC Adapt Australia H., Boscastle H., SAJC Lexus H., 2d MRC PFD Food Services H., 3d MRC Doveton S., L, D'Urban P., SAJC McGrath Foundation H. Dam of-

 Agassi. 5 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$319,515, to 2020-21, ATC Drinkwise H., Ranvet H., All Too Hard at Vinery H., BRC Gallopers Sports Club H., 2d ATC Australian Turf Club H., Kari Shooting Star H., Vale Might and Power H., TAB H., 3d ATC Yarraman Park H., Star Turn at Vinery H., Ranvet Power Formula H., BRC Guineas Room Unveiling P.

 First Honour. 3 wins at 2100m, 2200m, ARC Swiss Deli H., Waikato RC NRM H.

 Pasadoble. 3 wins to 1100m, ATC TAB Iphone App H. Dam of-

 El Cordobes. Winner at 1400m in 2021-22, 2d SAJC Fleurieu Milk Company H.

 Emerald Earth. Winner at 1300m in Aust.

3rd dam

FRECKLED FACE, by Polish Patriot (USA). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$104,500, BATC Doomben Dollars H., QTC Brisbane Hilton H., Diet Coke S.H., Yellow Cabs S., 2d QTC 1956 Reunion H., 4th AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2. Half-sister to DON RAFFAEL, IVORY PRINCESS (dam of MISS MATCHED, BECKY IN PINK), Whivory, Wolf (dam of SAVUTE),  Flaming Ivory (dam of GOLDEN IVORY). Dam of 13 named foals, 10 to race, all winners, inc:-

BRING ME ROSES (f High Chaparral) Winner at 1600m, A$612,200, VRC Edward Manifold S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Empire Rose S., Gr.1, VRC Oaks, Gr.1, Vanity S., Gr.3, SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, 3d VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 4th ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3.

FACE VALUE (c Red Ransom) 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1200m, A$427,863, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3, BTC XXXX Bitter 2YO H., QTC River 94.9 Tile Wizards H., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, STC Skyline S., Gr.3, AJC San Miguel Juvenile H., BTC Weblease H., 3d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, MVRC Bill Stutt S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, BTC Classic, Gr.3. Sire.

Face of the Earth (f Strategic) 2 wins. See above.

 Rokocoko. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1400m, 1450m, A$129,475, VRC Chubb P., 2d MRC Harrolds Fashion P., 3d VRC Fiesta Star H., Williamstown H., AJS Corporation 2YO H., Hanan Displays H., MRC Rawdon H., Navy Seal H.

 Sun Kisses. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, BTC Christmas Wish 2YO H., Clayton Utz 2YO Fillies H., Mr Deeds H., 2d QTC Awapuni 2YO H., BTC 97.3 FM Brisbane's Best Mix H., Network Ten 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

Greytfilly (f Ferocity) Winner at 2, A$134,000, BRC Mastec 2YO H., 2d BRC New Sky Racing Iphone App 2YO H., 3d ATC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, BRC Jye Cooper Group 2YO H. Producer.

 Gracefully Chic. 2 wins at 2, A$78,885, BRC Jim Beam 2YO H., 2d BRC Quest Breakfast Creek 2YO H., 3d BRC Giddy Up Club H.

 Freckle Face. 2 wins at 1000m, ATC Australian Turf Club H. Producer.

 Rock Face. Winner at 1000m, MRC Burrabil H., 3d MVRC Aquanas Foods H. Sire.