2022 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale

NEW APPROACH (IRE) (2005). 8 wins-5 at 2, The Derby, Gr.1. Sire of 866 rnrs, 550 wnrs, 59 SW, inc. Masar (The Derby, Gr.1), Dawn Approach, Potemkin, Elliptique, Cascadian, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Modern Games, Earthlight, Mawj, Malavath, Bathrat Leon, Ambition, Boundless Ocean, See Hector, Heresy, Fonthill Abbey, National Dance, Modern News, Katara, Due Process, Romola, Scentasia, SP Dandy Alys, Masseto, Wild Man, Mustang Valley, etc.

1st dam

QUEEN OF BABYLON, by King's Best (USA). Unplaced. Half-sister to CROSS CURRENT,  Riptide (dam of CROWN PROSECUTOR),  River Tribe (dam of WILLOW CREEK),  Speedboat (dam of CAPTIVANT). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Bernie of Babylon (g by Bernardini (USA)). 8 wins from 1500m to 2000m, A$141,610, 2d MRC Biretta & Busby Hatmaker Company H., Lismore Cup.

 Lean 'n' Mean (g by Bel Esprit). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m in Aust.

 Babylon Warrior (g by Warrior's Reward (USA)). Winner at 1400m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Urban Legend (f by New Approach (Ire)). See below.

2nd dam

RIVER EXPRESS, by Blazing Sword. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H., 3d VRC True Version H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA),  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD). Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, VRC Today Tonight 2YO Sprint H., 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L, 4th VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Chairman's S., L.

 Override. 10 wins to 1100m, A$204,515, MVRC Telstra Phonewords H., City Jeep Wrangler H., 2d MVRC Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat H., SAJC Pickles Auctions H., MRC (Mornington) Orbit Fitness H., 3d MVRC Jeep 55 Second Challenge Heat H.

 Firsaan - Over the Rainbow (Sing.). 5 wins to 1200m, A$20,055, S$244,278, Singapore TC Panasonic Systems Professional S., Kranji C S., Class 3 H., Class 4 H., 2d Singapore TC Open H.-twice, SAJC Zobel 2YO H., 3d Singapore TC Winner21.com Trophy, Horse Guards S., Open H., SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO P., Singapore TC Progress S.

 River Woman. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$213,450, MVRC Ted Cockram H., MRC Le Pine Funeral Services P., MVRC Maybe Rough H., MRC Wood Court Inn H., 2d MRC Corpfit H., Dubai Racing Club H., With Me H., Biscadale 2YO H., Caulfied Tabaret 2YO H., MVRC MV Catering 2YO H., 3d VRC Limerick Lane H. Dam of 6 winners-

Elusive River (c Elusive Quality (USA)) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, R410,078, Vaal Triple Crown Has Begun H., Book Your Table for Guineas Day P., 2d Greyville KRA Guineas, Gr.2, Mauritius TC Colonel Draper Cup, Greyville Pinnacle S., 3d Mauritius TC Duchess of York Cup, Clairwood Natal Settlers Homes S., Koko's Margate Nightclub P., Turffontein Racing South Africa P., 4th Turffontein Senor Santa H., Gr.2.

Rivatorio (f Oratorio (Ire)) 2 wins at 1000m, 1600m, R213,310, 2d Fairview Lady's Bracelet, L, Kenilworth Stormsvlei Mile, L, Ladies Mile, L, Soccer 6 H., Cape Kidney Association H., 3d Kenilworth Sweet Chestnut S., L, Rugby 5 H.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H., 2d VRC ACG Security 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

Ripper Rita (f Street Boss (USA)) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, A$401,275, in 2020-21, MRC VOBIS Sires Guineas, 3d SAJC Australasian Oaks, Gr.1, VRC World Horse Racing S., L, MRC Bert Bryant H.

 River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property Investments H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat (USA)) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 River Jewel. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1300m, A$344,604, Swan Hill JC Gold Elvstroem Classic, MRC Vote for Tom Melbourne H., 2d Bendigo Bracelet, VRC Lounge Trophy H., MRC Father Brendan Dillon H., Spicer Thoroughbreds H., MVRC Ladbrokes Switch H., Moe RC Nextra Sprint H., 3d MRC VOBIS Gold Distaff, Catanach's Jewellers H., Clanbrooke Racing H., 4th VRC Jim Beam S., Gr.3.

 Speedboat. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, in 2020-21, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.

Warby (c Hellbent) Placed at 2 in 2021-22, 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. Dam of 5 winners-

HEADWATER (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2. Sire.

Fare Well (f Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$238,515, ATC Gallipoli H., 2d Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L.

River Crossing (f Bellotto (USA)) 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3. Producer.

RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L. Producer.

 River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder (Ire)) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3.

 River Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1. Sire.

Rule the River (f Commands) 5 wins to 1200m, A$234,080, ATC De Bortoli Wines H., 3d City Tatt's RC Nivison S., Gr.3.

Twilight Song (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MRC Spicer Thoroughbreds H., 3d VRC Incognitus S., L.

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.

 Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

Peace No War (g War Pass (USA)) 7 wins to 1400m, S$420,444, Singapore TC Benchmark 89 H., 3d Singapore TC Juvenile Championship, L.

Race Record: Placed at 3 in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, 1 winner.

2017 (foal by Outreach). Dead.

2018  Mississippi Prince (g by Foxwedge). 3 wins to 1550m, A$86,400, in 2021-22 in Aust.

2019  Country Boyz (g by Better Than Ready). Placed at 2 in 2021-22 in Aust.

2020 (c by Super One).

2021 Missed to Whittington

Missed in 2021.

Served by Spieth. Date of last service, 25.09.2021.