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FLYING ARTIE (AUS) (Bay 2013-Stud 2017). 3 wins-1 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 157 rnrs, 77 wnrs, inc. SW Artorius (MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1), Asfoora, Flying Crazy, Giannis, SP Dalchini, The Art of Flying and of Artero, Princess Bojack, Larrikin Rogue, Symphony in Red, Almighty Rising, Ang Pow, Bourbon Flyer - Star Ascension (H.K.), Chief Artie, Democracy Manifest, Fierce Flight, Fumiko, Karalee Rocks, Preach, Riverplate, etc.

1st dam

Abba, by Pendragon (NZ). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1500m, 2d SAJC Holdfast Insurance H., Express Colour Printing H., 3d SAJC Laelia S., L. Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Artemas (g by Flying Artie) Winner at 2 in 2021-22, 3d Ipswich TC Conversation Raceday H.

 Flying Mia (f by Flying Artie) Winner. See below.

 Farage (g by Eurozone) Winner at 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

ILITHYIA, by Spartacus. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Abba (f Pendragon) 2 wins. See above.

 Cheeky Babe. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$114,685, MVRC Ranvet H., MRC (Mornington) Bayside Suzuki Racing H., 2d ATC TAB Rewards H., MRC Monty Samuel H., Ballarat TC Sam Miranda Mares H., 3d ATC Hyland Race Colours H., MRC Le Pine Funerals H.

 Ashton Blair. 7 wins to 1400m, A$127,430, to 2022-23 in Aust.

 Will be Better. 5 wins to 1300m in Malaysia.

 Cheeky As. Winner at 2 in Aust.

 Twice as Sweet. Winner at 1150m in Aust.

3rd dam

NORDICA, by Western Symphony (USA). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, VATC Alan Currie 2YO H., 3d VRC Ruffles H., VATC George Vowles H. Sister to MIDNIGHT SUN, half-sister to SCANDINAVIA (dam of MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT), FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, Song of the Sun,  McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Flying Magnus. 4 wins at 1000m in Aust.

 Black Ziggy. 2 wins at 1100m, A$87,588 in Aust.

4th dam

SONG OF NORWAY, by Vain. Unraced. Half-sister to  Song of Kingston (dam of MUIRFIELD VILLAGE). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:-

SCANDINAVIA (f Snippets) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Burt Bacharach H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1, VATC Chirnside S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC Red Roses S., L. Dam of 8 winners-

MAGNUS (c Flying Spur) 4 wins to 1200m, £23,000, A$1,086,610, S$202,500, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, AJC Shorts H., Gr.3, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, Singapore TC Krisflyer International Sprint, L, 3d MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.2, MRC Heath S., L. Sire.

WILANDER (c Exceed and Excel) Third on 2008-09 Australasian 3YO Classification (sprint). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, 2d MRC Biscay H., 4th VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.

SCANDIVA (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins at 2, A$242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, Emerald Hills Estate 2YO P., 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Dam of 3 winners-

MAXIMILLIUS (g Written Tycoon) Winner at 2, A$93,420, in 2021-22, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

ARCTIC FLIGHT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$314,358, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, 3d BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2.

 Danavia. Placed at 2, 2d VRC Reganza 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

ICONIC (g Bel Esprit) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, A$520,250, MVRC Carlyon S., L, 2d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2.

 Sistonic. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m, MVRC Reg Delaney Memorial H., 4th MVRC Typhoon Tracy S., Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

SEMILLION (c Shalaa) 2 wins at 2, A$469,550, in 2021-22, ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, MVRC Inglis Banner 2YO S., RL, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3.

 Baltics. Raced once. Dam of 5 winners-

 Itameri. Winner at 900m, 2d MVRC Drummond Golf 2YO P., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

HANSEATIC (c Street Boss) 3 wins at 2, A$727,500, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Sapphire S., Gr.3.

 Skagerrak. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of-

KRAKARIB (c Ribchester) Winner at 2, A$137,525, in 2022-23, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.3.

 Helsinge. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BLACK CAVIAR (f Bel Esprit) Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Joint Head of the 2013 WTR. Head of the 2011 & 2012 WTR (Sprint). Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. Champion Older Female Sprinter in GB in 2012. 25 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, £283,550, A$6,922,550, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-twice, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1-twice, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, BRC BTC Cup, Gr.1, MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, MVRC Schweppes S., Gr.2-twice. Producer.

ALL TOO HARD (c Casino Prince) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 3d ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3, 4th ATC George Main S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Naturale. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

OLE KIRK (c Written Tycoon) Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2020-21. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,159,100, ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Talindert S., L, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, Rosebud H., L, 3d ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, ATC Inglis Sprint, 4th ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

GIMMIE PAR (f Not a Single Doubt) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, A$308,825, to 2021-22, MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, 2d VRC Talindert S., L, 3d SAJC Proud Miss S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L.

MIDNIGHT SUN (f Western Symphony) 4 wins from 1900m to 2400m, A$109,260, STC Winter Cup, L, MVRC Sorbent H., 2d TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L, 3d TRC Strutt S., L. Producer.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (g Christmas Tree) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1000m, A$85,260, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, VRC Elounda Bay H., 2d MVRC Southern Cross Apartments S., L, 3d VRC Andersen Consulting S., L.

RUSSIAN TEA ROOM (c Raise a Cup) Winner at 2, VATC Rancher S., L, 3d VATC Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3.

Song of the Sun (f Desert Sun) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, SAJC Stamford Grand H., 2d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, 3d MRC Tabaret H. Dam of 5 winners-

 Dreamy. Winner at 2, 3d MVRC Legends After the Last H., STC Caravan Camping Show H. Dam of 3 winners-

SOOTHING (f Lonhro) 7 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$440,800, VRC Century S., L, 2d ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3.

 McHappy. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

GLAD (f Pins) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L, 3d Manawatu Classic, Gr.3.

 Merrily. Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

EXUBERANT (g Savabeel) Winner at 2, WRC Wellesley S., L, 2d Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3.

Race Record: Winner at 1400m in 2021-22 in Aust.