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Lot: 189  Belle Espoir (AUS)

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Buyer: BE Syndicate - $42,500

Particulars

Name:Belle Espoir (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Nicconi (AUS)
Dam:Vertefeuille (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:11 September 2017
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current Embargo
GST: Yes 50%
Location:74 Longwood LONGWOOD EAST VIC
 
 
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Description

** Not To Race (Vet Certificate), 12-Oct-2022, W FM, D Winter, Multiple lacerations near hind leg

-Is sound and lacerations healed, will need a vet certificate to trial/race.

BELLE ESPOIR is a 4 time winning mare by NICCONI, one of Australia’s most popular stallions and sire of the fastest horse in the world and Australia’s horse of the year 2021/2022, NATURE STRIP.

A 4 time winner over 1400m – 1600m, she has placed a further 7 times at provincial and country level. There is plenty of racing upside to Belle Espoir and she will continue to be competitive at this level.

NSW BM 67

Belle Espoir has an excellent temperament and is easy to ride and do anything with.

She is reserved at $1,000 in line with our equine welfare and protection policy.

Further enquiries via email to admin@matthewsmithracing.com.au

Race replay: https://racing.racingnsw.com.au/FreeFields/VideoResult.aspx?MeetDate=2022Jul02&VenueCode=ODIzNTM2&RaceNumber=8&MeetingCategory=Professional&VideoFileType=FullReplay

Location

74 Longwood LONGWOOD EAST VIC

Pedigree

 

 

BELLE ESPOIR (AUS)
Bay mare       Foaled 2017 
 

NICCONI Bianconi (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
Fall AspenPretense
Nicola LassScenic (Ire)Sadler's Wells
Dubai LassBletchingly
VERTEFEUILLE
    2008
CommandsDanehill (USA)Danzig
Cotehele House (GB)My Swanee
Perfect EightOctagonal (NZ)Zabeel
Shadea (NZ)Straight Strike (USA)

NICCONI (AUS) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 721 rnrs, 521 wnrs, 25 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, Joyful Fortune, Skyt, Nistaan, William Thomas, It's Been a Battle, etc.

 

1st dam

VERTEFEUILLE, by Commands. Unraced. Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Generalmaintenance (g by High Chaparral (Ire)) 3 wins at 1900m, 2400m, A$91,900, 2d Devonport RC Dean Walker Designs H., 3d TTC Longford Newsagency H.-twice.

 Belle Espoir (f by Nicconi) 4 wins. See below.

 Smart Agent (f by So You Think (NZ)) Placed in Aust.

 

2nd dam

PERFECT EIGHT, by Octagonal (NZ). Unraced. Sister to LONHRO, NIELLO, SHANNARA,  O'Giselle (dam of ZAKOUSKI, ALBRECHT, KING'S COMMAND), three-quarter-sister to DIAMOND DECK,  Hexameter (dam of CIRCULAR). Dam of 7 foals, 5 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Novative. 3 wins at 2000m, 2200m, BRC Shane Scriven H.

 

3rd dam

SHADEA (NZ), by Straight Strike (USA). Second top filly on The 1990-91 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$226,266, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, Capital Parkroyal Canberra H., 2d AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Swan H., Key H, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S., Gr.3, STC Winter H., L, 4th AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Fillies Classic S., RL. Half-sister to MAHAYA. Dam of 11 named foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

LONHRO (c Octagonal) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2003-04. Champion 3YO in Australia in 2001-02 & Joint top of the 2004 World Rankings (mile). Top of the 2001-02 Australasian 3YO Classification (middle). 26 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$5,790,510, AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, VRC Australian Cup, Gr.1, LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, AJC George Main S., Gr.1, Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, VATC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, STC George Ryder S., Gr.1-twice, MRC Yalumba S., Gr.1-twice, CF Orr S., Gr.1, AJC Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Warwick S., Gr.2-twice, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, Hobartville S., Gr.2, Expressway S., Gr.2, Apollo S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, 3d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1. Champion sire.

NIELLO (c Octagonal) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$977,370, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, 2d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, AJC Maurice Lacroix Tomorrows Classic 2YO H., 3d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Hobartville S., Gr.2, STC Premiere S., Gr.2. Sire.

SHANNARA (f Octagonal) 4 wins to 1500m, A$423,580, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., 2d AJC Angst S., L, James HB Carr S., L, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, 3d ATC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Dam of 4 winners-

Jerle (g Exceed and Excel) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$176,375, to 2021-22, ATC Vinery H., 2d ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, 4th VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

 Sibylline. Winner at 1200m, 2d STC Girls Night Out 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

Gergis (g Viscount) 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1300m to 1600m, A$422,800, AJC Bigpond Sport 2YO H., Equal 2YO H., Arrowfield Stud H., 3d Hawkesbury Gold Cup, Gr.3.

 Hexameter. 4 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$106,150, AJC Sunset Sessions H., STC Lucky's Freeway Hotel H. Dam of 4 winners-

CIRCULAR (f Street Cry) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$285,760, VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3, Goulburn City Cup, ATC TAB More Than Winning H., 2d ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., All Too Hard at Vinery H., 3d ATC Alconex Fire H.

 O'Giselle. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

ZAKOUSKI (g Shamardal) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m in GB and U.A.E, Meydan Zabeel Mile, Gr.2, Al Rashidiya S., Gr.2, Newmarket Ben Marshall S., L-twice, Meydan Longines Conquest Classic H., 2d Meydan Singspiel S., Gr.2, 3d Meydan Singspiel S., Gr.2, 4th Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2.

KING'S COMMAND (g Dubawi) 2 wins at 2, Saint-Cloud Prix Thomas Bryon, Gr.3, Newmarket Discovernewmarket.co.uk 2YO S., 3d Deauville Prix Francois Boutin, L, 4th Newmarket Ben Marshall S., L.

ALBRECHT (c Redoute's Choice) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1250m, 1300m, A$442,350, ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Parramatta Leagues Club H., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Stan Fox S., Gr.2, Southern Cross S., Gr.3, 3d BRC Victory S., Gr.2, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.3. Sire.

 Miss Trump. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

DIAMOND DECK (f Octagonal) Winner at 1200m, Hawkes Bay Highview S., Gr.3, 2d QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Avondale JC 2YO Fillies' S., L, 3d BTC Champagne Classic, Gr.2. Producer.

 Evana. 3 wins at 1300m, 1600m, MVRC Slade Bloodstock Trophy H., 3d MVRC Reggio Calabria Club H. Dam of 6 winners-

CATALYST (g Darci Brahma) Leading NZ 3YO on 2019-20 International Ratings. Champion 3YO in New Zealand in 2019-20. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$476,350, A$53,175, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Hawke's Bay Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, Gr.3, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 2d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3.

 Doneze Girl. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

DEVISE (f Darci Brahma) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$272,375, A$10,000, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, ARC Ellerslie Jewellers H., WRC Hiremaster S., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3, Desert Gold S., Gr.3, 3d Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, Counties RC Fasttrack Insurance H., 4th ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2.

ZURELLA (f Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$268,625, A$166,500, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Hauraki 96.2 FM H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Waikato RC Cal Isuzu S., Gr.2, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, 3d Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1, 4th Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1. Producer.

 Misstari. Placed in Aust. Dam of-

KING LIONHEART (g Al Maher) 6 wins from 1350m to 2200m, A$320,930, ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, Alconex Fire H., Triple M Grill Team H., STC Slipper on Sale H., 2d ATC Vaby's Mediterranean Grill H., AJC Dover Heights H., STC TAB Number 1 Club H., 3d ATC Villiers S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Gosford Cup, L.

 

Race Record: 19 Starts 4-4-3 A$121,045.
Won Newcastle Beresfield Bowling Club H. (1400m), Gosford Pluim Group H. (1600m), Hawkesbury TAB H. (1500m), Wyong Panasonic Nanoex Maiden P. (1600m), 2nd Hawkesbury Lander Toyota Maiden H., HRC Motel H., Bathurst Lithgow Furniture & Bedding Maiden H., Goulburn Phoenix Conveyancing Maiden H., 3rd Hawkesbury Independent Liquor Group H., Goulburn Goulburn Express Freight H., Electel Maiden P.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

BELLE ESPOIR (AUS) 2017 Bay filly
by Nicconi - Vertefeuille, by Commands

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
35131A$38,265
412312A$78,480
52---A$4,300
Totals:19443A$121,045
06/Jul/20208th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 807m. Too Much Class was 1st and Fuchsia Rose 2nd and Asserting 3rd.
22/Dec/20205th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 742m. Iliana was 1st and Egao 2nd and Mr Severino 3rd.
07/Jan/20216th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Last War was 1st and Not a Choice 2nd and Mr Severino 3rd.
21/Jan/20214th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Skedaddle was 1st and Hialoa 2nd and Stunning to Win 3rd.
29/Jan/20212nd of 11
(0.2)
Bathurst TC Lithgow Furniture & Bedding Maiden H., A$22,000, 1308m, time 1:18.50. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Victory was 1st and Mopar 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: G Buckley.A$3,900
09/Feb/20212nd of 6
(1.5)
Hawkesbury RC Lander Toyota Maiden H., A$35,000, 1300m, time 1:17.31. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Rosie Riveter was 1st and Latin Lyric 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: K S Latham.A$6,000
21/Feb/20213rd of 12
(3.0)
Goulburn DRC Electel Maiden P., A$21,560, 1300m, time 1:17.17. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Vittoriosa was 1st and Mystic Vein 2nd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Tom Sherry.A$2,100
11/Mar/20212nd of 10
(0.2)
Goulburn DRC Phoenix Conveyancing Maiden H., A$21,560, 1400m, time 1:25.36. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Ugly Nicos was 1st and Kerrisdale 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: B Mc Dougall.A$3,900
27/Mar/20211st of 9
(2.0)
Wyong RC Panasonic Nanoex Maiden P., A$33,300, 1600m, time 1:39.77. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg. Amulet Street was 2nd and Red Hot Zone 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: K S Latham.A$22,365
17/Aug/20216th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 800m. Lord Olympus was 1st and Ladylovestogamble 2nd and Fifteen Aria 3rd.
30/Aug/20216th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 810m. Ocean Emperor was 1st and Eduardo 2nd and Zoushack 3rd.
11/Sep/20213rd of 7
(1.0)
Illawarra TC Goulburn Express Freight H., A$31,300, 1400m, time 1:24.39. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. All Machiavellian was 1st and Hardy 2nd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: S Guymer.A$3,200
24/Sep/20214th of 7
(1.4)
Shoalhaven City TC KNK Builders H., A$24,000, 1400m, time 1:24.52. Track good(3). Carried 60.00kg. Westgrove was 1st and Alqaab 2nd and Face the Day 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Brodie Loy.A$1,200
10/Oct/20213rd of 9
(1.8)
Hawkesbury RC Independent Liquor Group H., A$35,000, 1400m, time 1:23.69. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Formentera was 1st and Mascherata 2nd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: J R Collett.A$3,200
26/Oct/20212nd of 7
(1.0)
Hawkesbury RC HRC Motel H., A$31,300, 1500m, time 1:29.42. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Maurice's Choice was 1st and Oh Golly Gosh 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: R Dolan.A$6,000
09/Nov/20211st of 8
(0.1)
Gosford RC Pluim Group H., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:37.11. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Hostwin Apollo was 2nd and Made by Khan 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: R Dolan.A$16,740
18/Nov/20211st of 6
(0.1)
Hawkesbury RC TAB H., A$35,000, 1500m, time 1:30.92. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Borsalina was 2nd and Classic Train 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: R Dolan.A$16,740
08/Dec/20218th of 9
(3.5)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Agency H., A$50,000, 1600m, time 1:38.19. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Niffler was 1st and Segrill 2nd and My Demetra 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Tim Clark.A$1,500
30/Dec/20211st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1207m. Zachariah was 2nd and Kingsheir 3rd.
07/Jan/20227th of 7
(5.0)
ATC (Canterbury) TAB H., A$50,000, 1550m, time 1:33.41. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Awesome Choice was 1st and Lady Proisir 2nd and Sally Pops 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$1,500
30/May/20226th of 7--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Lackeen was 1st and Alcyone 2nd and One Pose 3rd.
10/Jun/20222nd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 815m. Humble Star was 1st and Atlantic King 3rd.
18/Jun/202211th of 12
(3.3)
Illawarra TC Arc Air Conditioning H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:09.76. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Kimberley Rain was 1st and Sheriff 2nd and Wine Time 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Ashley Morgan.
02/Jul/20221st of 4
(3.8)
Newcastle JC Beresfield Bowling Club H., A$40,000, 1400m, time 1:29.23. Track heavy(9). Carried 58.00kg. Miss Scalini was 2nd and Razment 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: Jean Van Overmeire.A$19,700
16/Jul/20228th of 9
(6.1)
ATC (Rosehill) China Horse Club H., A$150,000, 1400m, time 1:25.99. Track heavy(8). Carried 56.00kg. Frumos was 1st and Sur la Mer 2nd and One Aye 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: B Avdulla.A$3,500
30/Jul/20224th of 11
(2.5)
ATC (Rosehill) Midway H., A$98,000, 1300m, time 1:18.94. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg. Contributingfactor was 1st and Nictock 2nd and Bartoselli 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: B Avdulla.A$5,200
13/Aug/20227th of 12
(4.1)
ATC (Rosehill) Midway H., A$100,000, 1400m, time 1:25.12. Track soft(6). Carried 56.50kg. Oakfield Arrow was 1st and Noble Soldier 2nd and Nictock 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: B Avdulla.A$2,800
20/Sep/20225th of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Game Theory was 1st and Bandersnatch 2nd and Vindication 3rd.
12/Oct/202210th of 11
(6.3)
ATC (Warwick Farm) Schweppes H., A$55,000, 1400m, time 1:24.92. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. More Secrets was 1st and Buba 2nd and Typhoon Taavi 3rd. Trainer: Matthew Smith. Owner: Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), North Pole Pastoral (Mgr: N Sheehan). Jockey: B Avdulla.A$1,500
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.