2023 MARCH (Late) Online Sale

BEL ESPRIT (AUS) (1999). 8 wins-5 at 2, BTC Doomben Ten Thousand S., Gr.1. Champion Hong Kong Broodmare Sire in 2018-19. Sire of 1130 rnrs, 792 wnrs, 28 SW, inc. Black Caviar (ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1), Bel Sprinter, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Ole Kirk, Beauty Generation, Costa Viva, Rich Fortune, Semillion, Gimmie Par, Immortal Love, Swats That, Humma Humma, Sylvia's Mother, I'mlovin'ya, Rubiquitous, Tycoon Humma, Front Page, All Too Royal, Soothing, Bella's Idol, Soldi Domani, etc.

1st dam

Song of the Sun, by Desert Sun (GB). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, SAJC Stamford Grand H., 2d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L, MVRC Ausdart Picture Framing H., 3d MRC Tabaret H. Three-quarter-sister to  Helsinge (dam of BLACK CAVIAR, ALL TOO HARD), half-sister to SCANDINAVIA (dam of MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT), FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, MIDNIGHT SUN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM,  McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Epic Moment (g by Snitzel). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$154,810, 2d MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., Clanbrooke Racing H., MRC (Mornington) Frankston Suzuki H.

 Plover Lover (f by Wanted). Winner at 2, 2d SAJC James Boag's Premium 2YO P., 3d SAJC Holdfast Insurance H., Refrigeration & Air Conditioning H.

 Dreamy (f by Bel Esprit). Winner at 2, 2d MRC But Beautiful H., 3d MVRC Legends After the Last H., STC Caravan Camping Show H., MVRC Adapt Australia H. Dam of 3 winners-

SOOTHING (f Lonhro) 7 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$440,800, VRC Century S., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, ATC Schweppes H., Australian Turf Club H., Bowermans Furniture H., 2d ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3, Electrical Trades Union H., 3d MRC Alinghi S., L, 4th MRC Doveton S., L.

 Unrealistic. 6 wins from 1600m to 2000m, A$212,362, 3d VRC Welcome 2021 H., Ararat Gold Cup.

 Distracted. Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 Seagull. Unraced. Dam of-

 Mouette. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1000m, A$124,575, to 2022-23, 2d Toowoomba TC Barrier Reef Pools P.

 Outshine Me (g by Exceed and Excel). Winner at 1100m in Aust.

 Belleluia (f by Bel Esprit). Winner. See below.

2nd 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, 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, Newmarket H., Gr.1. 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, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1. 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, 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$112,420, in 2021-22, SAJC David Coles AM S., Gr.3, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3.

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

 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, SAJC National S., Gr.3, WH Wylie H., L.

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

SEMILLION (c Shalaa (Ire)) 2 wins at 2, A$484,550, 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 (USA)) 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 (Ire)) 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 in GB and Aust, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Patinack Classic, Gr.1-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. Sire.

 Naturale (f Bel Esprit) 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, 2d ATC Run to the Rose S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Champagne 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 (USA)) 4 wins from 1900m to 2400m, A$109,260, STC Winter Cup, L, MVRC Sorbent H., STC Toohey's New 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., Zabeel H., 2d MVRC Southern Cross Apartments S., L, 3d VRC Andersen Consulting S., L.

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

Song of the Sun (f Desert Sun (GB)) 2 wins. See above.

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

GLAD (f Pins) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, WRC Anniversary H., L, ARC Auckland Co-Op Taxis H., Taranaki RC Waterfront Hotel H., 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, 3d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Laser Plumbing Te Puke H.

Race Record: Winner at 1100m in Aust.

Produce Record: Dam of 7 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners.

2011  Fiscal Stimulus (f by Bushranger (Ire)). Raced twice.

2012  Scandimania (f by Magnus). 4 wins to 1100m, A$92,985, MVRC Inglis 55 Second Challenge Heat, Adapt Australia H.

2013  Sweet Caviar (f by Wanted). Placed in Aust.

2014  Wujimu (f by Fastnet Rock). Winner at 1100m in Aust.

2015  Concrete (g by Fastnet Rock). 6 wins to 1200m, A$149,052, ATC TAB Highway H.

2016  Hollymont (f by Fastnet Rock). Unraced.

2017 (c by Choisir). Died.

2018 Not served previous season

2019  Just Adorabelle (f by Choisir). Unraced.

2020 Missed to Sir Prancealot

2021 (c by Shamus Award).

2022 Missed to Shamus Award

2023 Missed to Brave Smash

Missed in 2020, 2022, 2023; not served in 2017.