2023 APRIL (Early) Online Sale

THEWAYYOUARE (USA) (2005). 4 wins at 2, Saint-Cloud Criterium International, Gr.1. Leading NZ First Season Sire 2013-14. Sire of 470 rnrs, 244 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Toast of New York, etc. Sire of the dams of SW I'm a Gambler, SP Love Letters, Dragon Fire, Shining Glory, Tough Time, Robyn and Eli and of Buon Acquisto, Medic Elite, Black Pepper, Premiere Etoile, Acclam, Sharada, Mr Ghibson, Port Berry, Fast and Furious, Rocheux, Beowulf, Lionheart, etc.

1st dam

CIRCE (USA), by Minardi. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 6f in U.S.A. Three-quarter-sister to Shes Like Rio (dam of SEASIDE RETREAT). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 1 winner, inc:-

 No Myth (f by Roc de Cambes). Winner at 1200m in 2021-22 in NZ.

2nd dam

LEADING RHYME, by Mr Leader. Unraced. Sister to SWEETEST CHANT (dam of DANZIG'S BEAUTY), three-quarter-sister to First Sonnet, half-sister to Lisieux (dam of NEVER RETREAT),  Special Charm (dam of CASSALERIA),  Pretty Sonnet (dam of PLENTY CHILLY). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

Shes Like Rio (f Boundary) 2 wins at 5f, 9f, US$92,347, 3d Calder Lucky Lavender Girl H., L. Dam of 6 winners-

SEASIDE RETREAT (g King Cugat) 7 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m, US$1,099,228, Woodbine Nijinsky S., Gr.2, Display S., L, Charlie Barley S., L, Allowance-twice, 2d Woodbine Sky Classic S., Gr.2, Colonial Downs Virginia Derby, Gr.2, Turfway Park Lane's End S., Gr.2, Churchill Downs Opening Verse H., L, 3d Woodbine Northern Dancer Turf S., Gr.1, King Edward H., Gr.2, Grey S., Gr.3, 4th Woodbine Canadian International S., Gr.1.

 Sadamu Grand Jete. 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 83,975,000¥, Nakayama Hatsuhinode S., 2d Nakayama Aqualine S., 3d Kyoto Fujinomori S. Dam of 5 winners-

Night Castle (c Silver State) Winner at 2 in 2022, 2d Hanshin Hagi S., L.

3rd dam

GAY SONNET, by Sailor. 2 wins in U.S.A. Sister to GAY SAILORETTE, half-sister to Let's be Gay (dam of PRIVATE THOUGHTS). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

SWEETEST CHANT (f Mr Leader) 12 wins-1 at 2-from 7f to 1¼m, US$414,410, Gulfstream Park Orchid H., Gr.2. Dam of 9 winners-

DANZIG'S BEAUTY (f Danzig) 3 wins at 2, US$205,806, Meadowlands Gardenia S., Gr.2, 2d Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1. Dam of 6 winners-

DISTORTED HUMOR (c Forty Niner) 8 wins from 6f to 1m, US$769,964, Keeneland Commonwealth H., Gr.2, 3d Aqueduct Cigar Mile H., Gr.1. Champion sire.

DANCING GULCH (f Gulch) 7 wins from 6f to 9f, US$215,753, Calder Shocker T H., L, 3d Turfway Breeders' Cup S., Gr.2. Producer.

 Danzig's Dreamer. Winner at 6½f in U.S.A. Dam of 7 winners-

LIAM'S DREAM (f Saint Liam) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 6½f, US$194,760, Aqueduct Cicada S., Gr.3, 3d Gulfstream Park Forward Gal S., Gr.2. Producer.

Holdontoyourdream (f Proud Citizen) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, US$108,675, 3d Aqueduct Comely S., Gr.2, 4th Belmont Deceit S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

TIGHTLY TWISTED (f Hard Spun) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 9f, US$319,135, Pimlico Big Dreyfus S., L, 2d Delaware Park Robert G Dick Memorial S., L.

 Moon Dreamer. 2 wins at 6f, 1m in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

MEDIA LUNA (f Lea) 9 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1700m, US$153,829, to 2022 in Puerto Rico, Camarero Clasico Dia de la Raza, L.

 One Beautiful Lady. Raced twice. Dam of 3 winners-

 Miracle Pulpit. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

ANAFELI (f Badge of Silver) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 1600m to 2022-23 in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Miguel Fort Magot, Gr.3, 2d Monterrico Clasico Oscar Berckemeyer Pazos, Gr.3.

 Danzig's Humor. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

FREELY (c Vacation) 6 wins to 1500m to 2022 in Venezuela, La Rinconada Copa My Own Business, L.

ONE WAY (c Take Charge Indy) Champion 2YO Colt in Venezuela in 2017. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m in Venezuela, La Rinconada Clasico Comparacion, L.

 Lady of Beauty. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

BLUE ULURU (f Choisir) 6 wins-2 at 2-to 6f, €131,100, Tipperary Abergwaun S., L, Curragh Equestrian Superstore H.

Miss Importance (f Forty Niner) 4 wins-1 at 2, US$127,153, 2d Woodbine George C Hendrie H., L. Producer.

 Chanting Sweetly. 2 wins in U.S.A. Dam of 4 winners-

ALY'S VOW (f Broken Vow) 4 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$169,598, Lone Star Oaks, L, 2d Louisiana Downs Marie P DeBartolo Oaks, L. Dam of 4 winners-

PROMISE ME MORE (f More Than Ready) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 7½f, 8¼f, US$171,866, Louisiana Downs Donnie Wilhite Memorial S., L, 2d Fair Grounds Rachel Alexandra S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Silent Classic. 2 wins-1 at 2, US$78,100 in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

 One Special Lady. 2 wins at 8½f in U.S.A. Dam of 8 winners-

ONE SPECIAL JUDGE (g Judge T C) 15 wins-3 at 2-to 7½f, US$202,726, Tampa Bay Downs Pasco S., L, 2d Keeneland Fort Springs S., L.

 Sweetest Empress. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 4 winners-

 Sweetest Star. 5 wins at 5½f, 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

SLUGGERS BOY (c Haynesfield) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1700m in Panama, Presidente Remon Clasico Laffit Pincay Jr, L.

Lisieux (f Steady Growth) 4 wins from 6f to 9f, US$111,474, 3d Woodbine La Prevoyante S., L. Dam of 10 winners-

NEVER RETREAT (f Smart Strike) Horse of the Year in Canada in 2011. Champion Turf Female in Canada in 2011. 11 wins from 6½f to 9f, US$1,298,769, Keeneland First Lady S., Gr.1.

 Laoub. Winner at 1800m in U.A.E, UAE Oaks. Dam of 7 winners-

MOULIN LADY (f Reset) 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$112,100, QTC Princess S., L, AJC Canley Heights H. Producer.

BANNOCK (g Bertolini (USA)) 3 wins at 2, £93,366, 162,844Dhs, York Rockingham S., L, 2d Goodwood Richmond S., Gr.2.

 Raheights. 4 wins from 1400m to 1900m, A$82,900, AJC Cadbury Old Gold H., STC Bear Cottage H. Dam of 6 winners-

DIDDUMS (f Snitzel) 4 wins to 1200m, A$215,380, ATC PJ Bell S., Gr.3.

VOYAGE BUBBLE (g Deep Field) 5 wins from 1200m to 2000m, HK$24,297,725, to 2022-23, HKJC BMW Hong Kong Derby, L.

 A Star for Maria. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, 2d Fairview Fillies Guineas P. Dam of 7 winners-

 Maria Theresa. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, R180,125, Greyville Track & Ball Gaming P., 4th Turffontein Acacia H., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

MARIA QUEROL (f Querari) 4 wins-3 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, R303,775, to 2021-22, Kenilworth Stormsvlei S., L, Irridescence S., L.

 Special Charm. 3 wins in U.S.A. Dam of 9 winners-

CASSALERIA (c Pretense) 5 wins, US$525,662, Bay Meadows El Camino Real S., Gr.2, 3d Hollywood Park Swaps S., Gr.1. Sire.

Charming Rori (f Tom Rolfe) 4 wins from 1600m to 2100m, 2d Roma Premio Fausta, L.

 Phoenician Miss. 7 wins, US$216,600 in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

FOLLOW MY DREAM (f Freud) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 8½f, US$238,380, Aqueduct New York Stallion Perfect Arc S., L, 2d Saratoga New York Stallion Statue of Liberty S., L.

 My Gidget. Winner at 9f in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

One Stop (f Mr Leader) Winner at 8½f, 2d Pleasanton Senorita H., L. Dam of 3 winners-

SWISS DIVA (f Swiss Yodeler) 4 wins-3 at 2-to 7f, US$240,999, Santa Anita California Breeders' Champion S. (f), L, 2d Santa Anita Santa Paula S., Gr.3. Dam of-

 Diva's Tribute. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

SPECTATOR (f Jimmy Creed) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 5f, 6½f, US$323,551, Del Mar Sorrento S., Gr.2, 2d Santa Anita Oaks, Gr.1.

 Gigi Gear. Raced 3 times. Dam of 2 winners-

MEADOW SAFFRON (f Military) 4 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$200,725, Indiana Grand Indiana Live Casino S., L-twice, 3d Woodbine Nassau S., Gr.2. Producer.

 Sonneteer. Winner in U.S.A. Dam of 7 winners-

First Sonnet (f Mr Leader) 4 wins-2 at 2, 3d Arlington Park Cinderella S., L. Producer.

 Diamond Pendant. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BRASS TO DIAMONDS (f Brass Minister) 3 wins at 2, US$92,312, Northlands Park Bird of Pay S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

DIAMOND DOC (g Dr. Adagio) 7 wins from 6f to 1m, US$173,454, Northlands Park CTHS Sales S., L.

 Pretty Sonnet. Unplaced. Dam of 16 winners-

PLENTY CHILLY (c It's Freezing) 16 wins-2 at 2, US$353,280, Manitoba Derby, L. Sire.

Race Record: Raced once.

Produce Record: Dam of 1 named foal.

2017  Fairly Launching (f by Adelaide (Ire)). Unraced.

2018 Not served previous season

2019 Slipped by Akeed Mofeed

2020 Missed to Mikki Isle

2021 (c by Calyx (GB)).

2022 (c by Time to Reign).

Missed in 2020; slipped in 2019; not served in 2017.

Served by Whittington. Date of last service, 20.10.2022.