2023 APRIL (Early) Online Sale

MAURICE (JPN) (Bay 2011-Stud 2017). 11 wins-2 at 2, HKJC Hong Kong Mile, Gr.1. Leading Second Season Sire in Aust. in 2021-22. Sire of 524 rnrs, 303 wnrs, 12 SW, inc. Hitotsu (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Mazu, Jack d'Or, Geraldina, Pixie Knight, North Bridge, Bank Maur, Shigeru Pink Ruby, Kafuji Octagon, Kibou, Lagulf, Rooks Nest, SP Moon Probe, Nocking Point, Perifania, Ausbred Rising Sun, Bejart, Foujita San, Matcha Latte, Noah 'n' a Deel, etc.

1st dam

TIP THE WINK (NZ), by Stravinsky (USA). 6 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$165,165, WRC Lightning H., L, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, Totally Vets H., WRC Precision & Optim H., Stella Artois H., 2d Taranaki RC Schweppervescence H., ARC Newstalk ZB H., Marton JC Crombie Lockwood H., BOP RC Platinum Homes H., 3d ARC Railway H., Gr.1, CJC Stewards S., Gr.3, Wanganui JC AME Electrical H., Manawatu RC Van Meer Suit Hire H., 4th Levin S., L. Half-sister to Volk Dancer. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

 Takara (f by Maurice (JPN)) 2 wins. See below.

 Private Thoughts (f by Snitzel) 2 wins at 1000m, A$81,895, ATC Grunt at Yulong Australia H., 2d ATC Hyland Race Colours H.

 Tip the Dancer (f by High Chaparral (Ire)) 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m, Manawatu RC Chris Gommans Contracting H., 2d WRC NZB Insurance Pearl Series H.

 Granola State (g by Cape Blanco (Ire)) 5 wins to 1200m in Aust.

2nd dam

KAPE DANCER, by Kaapstad. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Sister to LOVE DANCE, three-quarter-sister to MORVEN WARRIOR, half-sister to Hula Song,  Dancing Hula (dam of I'VE GOT RHYTHM). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

TIP THE WINK (f Stravinsky) 6 wins. See above.

Volk Dancer (f Volksraad) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, ARC Twilight II H., Avondale JC Takanini Feeds H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, Avondale JC Jon Mudgway Memorial H., 4th Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2.

 Maverick. 5 wins from 1600m to 2200m, HK$3,508,500, HKJC Europe H., Suzhou H., Po Kin H., Success Partners H., Mount Gough H., 2d HKJC Elm H., Victoria Racing Club Trophy, Elderly Services H., Pedder H., Pat Sin Leng H.-twice, Tsim Sha Tsui H., Starlight H., 3d HKJC A Century of Real Estate H., Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera H.

 Goal Keeper. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m in NZ and HK, HKJC Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars H., 3d HKJC Kau to Shan H.

 Move to the Groove. Winner at 1350m, BRC Chek Air Conditioning H., 3d BRC Pacific Inks P. Producer.

3rd dam

HULA DANCE, by Riverton (Fr). Unraced. Half-sister to HULA CHIEF, HULA DRUM, HAWAIIAN SONG,  Hula Gold (dam of SIR MIDAS). Dam of 10 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

LOVE DANCE (f Kaapstad) Second top filly on The 1994-95 NZ 3YO Free H. 4 wins from 2000m to 2200m, NZ$320,025, A$89,000, Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, Avondale Gold Cup, Gr.1, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Mudgway Partsworld H., 2d AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, John Andrew Ford H., Avondale JC Western Leader H., 3d Hawkes Bay Plumpton Park Hotel & TAB H., 4th ARC Easter H., Gr.1, VRC Turnbull S., Gr.2, ARC Soliloquy S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Global Dance. Winner at 2, 2d MRC Shankhill Lass H. Dam of 4 winners-

SEE THE WORLD (g Danzero) 9 wins to 1300m, A$574,150, ATC Maurice McCarten S., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, 2d ATC Winter S., L, 3d ATC Sebring S., Gr.3.

 Capital Raising. 4 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$86,250, 2d City Tatt's RC Tattersalls 2YO P., SAJC Super Sunday May 2YO H. Dam of 3 winners-

GLOBAL THINKING (f So You Think) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, NZ$84,100, Southland Guineas, L, BOP RC Gartshore H., 2d Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, 4th Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3.

 Lobola. Placed at 2, 2d STC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H. Dam of 8 winners-

HANDFAST (g Street Cry) 6 wins to 1400m, A$436,225, ATC South Pacific Classic, L, 2d BRC The Phoenix S., L, SCTC Hampden S., L, 3d Canberra RC National Sprint H., L.

RUSAMBO (g Elusive Quality) 2 wins at 1200m, A$252,940, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, Zeditave S., L, 3d VRC Danehill S., Gr.2.

MORVEN WARRIOR (c Sir Tristram) 6 wins from 1800m to 2400m, A$94,875, WATC Winter Cup, Gr.3, Happy Valley H., Golden Wing H., City Life H., 2d SAJC Hello Shady H., Sans Rival H., Class Four H., WATC TV Extra H., 3d Geelong RC Derby Trial S., L.

Hula Song (f Sackford) Winner at 1300m, 3d VATC Gwyn Nursery S., L, Mona Nursery S., L, 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Producer.

 Dancing Hula. Raced 3 times. Dam of 4 winners-

I'VE GOT RHYTHM (g Rhythm) 4 wins from 1800m to 2000m, R166,585, Greyville Darley Arabian H., L.

Race Record: 2 wins at 1500m, 1600m in 2022-23, MRC Leading Female Trainer Natalie Young H.