2023 MARCH (Early) Online Sale

TAVISTOCK (NZ) (Bay 2005-Stud 2010). 6 wins-1 at 2, Waikato Draught Sprint, Gr.1. Champion Sire in Hong Kong in 2015-16. Sire of 715 rnrs, 493 wnrs, 41 SW, inc. Werther (HKJC Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1), Tarzino, Tavago, Johnny Get Angry, Volkstok'n'barrell, Entriviere, Pinarello, Toffee Tongue, Asterix, Tavi Mac, The Holy One, Tavidream - Circuit Glory (H.K.), Hasselhoof, Flying Mascot, Stockman, Tralee Rose, Tomelilla, etc.

1st dam

ASSERTIVEOBSESSION, by Zeditave. Unraced. Sister to ASSERTIVE LAD, ASSERTIVE LASS (dam of RESET, SO ASSERTIVE, STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.)), three-quarter-sister to  More Assertive (dam of MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY), half-sister to Colony Sound, La Boisselle,  Assertiveness (dam of NEW TIPPERARY),  Quadrophonic Sound (dam of SAKIMA). Dam of 6 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

Ohceedee (g by Power (GB)) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$110,621, Hawkes Bay Paul Bayes Livestock H., 2d ARC Jon Snow at Clearview Park H., Waikato RC Doug Hawkings 50th Birthday S., Te Aroha JC Supporters Club H., Whangarei RC ITM H., Auckland TR Carlton Events H., 3d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, Fasttrack Insurance H., Waikato RC Melville Sisters Rugby H., Counties RC Dunstan Horse Feeds H.

 Smiling Assassin (g by Cape Blanco (Ire)) 4 wins from 1650m to 2100m, NZ$96,435, CJC Garrards Horse and Hound H., 2d Otago RC Ford Ranger NZ No1 Vehicle H., Ashburton RC JJ Ltd H., CJC Group One Raceday Event H., 3d CJC NZB South Island Sale 29th April H., Heatstore H., Zacinto at Valachi Downs H., 4th Riverton Cup, L.

 Naughty Harry (g by Tavistock) Winner. See below.

 Cogent (g by Tavistock) 2 wins at 2000m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Endless Obsession (f by Flying Spur) Raced twice. Dam of-

 Zero Cases - Famous Nathan (Mac.). 2 wins at 1400m, 1500m to 2022-23 in Aust. and Macau.

2nd dam

SOMMES SOUND (USA), by Assert. Winner at 8½f in U.S.A. Half-sister to FIRST APPROACH (dam of ALICE SPRINGS, TRIBAL CROWN), LAST APPROACH, SUMMER FLING (dam of SUMMER ENSIGN). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ASSERTIVE LAD (g Zeditave) Champion 2YO in Australia in 1999-2000. Joint Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2000-01. Head of The 1999-2000 2YO & 2000-01 3YO (joint) Australasian Classifications. 8 wins-5 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$3,358,275, AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Royal Sovereign S., Gr.2, MRC Moonga S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Empirelink 2YO Quality H., STC Bet with a Bookmaker 2YO H., 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2, Skyline S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.

ASSERTIVE LASS (f Zeditave) Joint third top filly on The 1996-97 Australasian 3YO Classification. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$749,800, AJC Flight S., Gr.1, STC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Tea Rose S., Gr.2, AJC Rex White 2YO H., STC Jardine Insurance Brokers 2YO H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Surround S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, STC Invictus H., 3d STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

RESET (c Zabeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$850,000, VRC Australian Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1, Brian Green H., Moonga H., Deakin H. Sire.

STAGE PRESENCE - DYNAMIC BLITZ (H.K.) (g Elusive Quality) 10 wins to 1200m, A$39,870, HK$4,354,500, M$288,000, 441,600Dhs in Aust., HK and U.A.E, Meydan Al Shindagha S., Gr.3, HKJC Hong Kong Racing Journalists H., Barker H., Association of Hong Kong Journalists H., MRC Ark Regal H., HKJC HKU JC Clinical Research H., Chevalier Pipe Technologies H., Jebsen Marine H., 3d Macau Sand Premier Cup, L.

SO ASSERTIVE (g Zabeel) 5 wins from 1100m to 2000m, A$472,830, BTC Chairman's H., Gr.3, Canberra Cup, L, 2d AJC Warwick S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3, Japan Racing Association P., L, 3d STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Ajax S., Gr.3.

La Boisselle (f Danehill) Winner at 1200m, 2d SAJC Hill-Smith S., L, Carlton Draught H. Producer.

Colony Sound (g Pleasant Colony) 21 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$200,336, 3d Hoosier Park Corydon Starter H., L.

 Quadrophonic Sound. 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, AJC Dawn Fraser H., 2d STC May's Hill H. Dam of 8 winners-

SAKIMA (g More Than Ready) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m, 453,703Rgt., S$45,543 in Malaysia, Perak Derby, L, 2d Singapore TC Benchmark 89 H.

 More Assertive. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

MYWAYORTHEHIGHWAY (f Swiss Ace) 4 wins to 1300m, A$134,000, GCTC Vo Rogue P., Gr.3, 3d BRC Quest Breakfast Creek 2YO H. Producer.

 Very Dogmatic. Winner at 1150m in Aust. Dam of-

AITCH TWO OH (f Headwater) 4 wins-3 at 2-to 1100m, A$373,950, to 2022-23, VRC Red Roses S., Gr.3, SAJC Without Fear S., L, Adelaide Galvanising Industries 2YO P., Thomas Farms 2YO H., 2d SAJC Dequetteville S., L, 3d SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3.

 Assertiveness. Winner at 1550m, STC Porters Liquor H., 2d AJC Metcash H., STC Tooheys New H., 3d STC Rutherford Jewellers H. Dam of 4 winners-

NEW TIPPERARY (g High Chaparral) 7 wins from 1350m to 1900m, A$474,725, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, ATC November Topaz H., Blacktown Workers H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Pro-Ride H., 2d ATC Ajax S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Civic S., L, 4th ATC Japan Racing Association P., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L.

Race Record: 7 Starts 1-0-0 A$27,160.
Won BRC Membership Plus Maiden H. (1350m)