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CHOISIR (AUS) (1999). 7 wins-3 at 2, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 1943 rnrs, 1271 wnrs, 104 SW, inc. Olympic Glory (Longchamp Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, Gr.1), Starspangledbanner, etc. Sire of the dams of SW In Secret, Creative Force, Oxted, Winter, Persuasive, My Dream Boat, Beau Rossa, So You Assume, Moonlight Maid, Red Verdon, Brazuca, My Poppette, Eckstein, Fontanelice, Secret Angel, Saintorio, Grace and Harmony, Isotope, Lovelier, etc.

1st dam

CORTON CHARLEMAGNE, by King Charlemagne (USA). 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$198,900, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, VRC Flemington Hill Stand 2YO P., MVRC Gillies Famous Pies 2YO H., MRC Ken Hilton 2YO H., 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3. Half-sister to LAURA'S CHARM. Dam of 6 foals, all winners-

 Ruler by Choice (f by Choisir) 4 wins. See below.

 Grenache (g by More Than Ready (USA)) 4 wins to 1300m, A$120,175, BRC St Vincent's Palliative H., 2d BRC Racing Retro H.

 Anniversary Belle (f by Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m, TTC Armidale Stud H., 2d MRC Hyland Race Colours 2YO H.

 Peppino (g by Pierro) 9 wins from 1200m to 1900m, A$219,300, to 2022-23, 2d MRC Hamilton Reid CA P., Mypunter.com P.

 Le Grand Cru (f by Encosta de Lago) 2 wins at 1400m, 2d SAJC Hughes Chauffeured Limousines H.

 Bahar Belle (f by Elvstroem) Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

 Burton Street. 3 wins at 1200m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Josie's Jet. 2 wins at 1000m to 2021-22 in Aust.

2nd dam

LAURA'S EXPRESS, by Prego (Ire). 9 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$283,510, VATC Mannerism S., Gr.3, VRC Cleanevent H., New Year at Flemington H., Headquarters H., VATC Helenslea H., Black Shoes H., Snow White Cleaning H., 2d VATC Debutante S., L, MVRC Racing Pacing Chasing H., VRC Mittys of Queen Street H., VATC Courtza H., 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, VATC Ascot H., MVRC Motivation H., Pacific Orchard P. H. Half-sister to  Bebhinn (dam of KUGELHOPF),  Coolmore (dam of (PACO) RABANNE). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

LAURA'S CHARM (f Encosta de Lago) 10 wins-3 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$645,750, MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, MVRC Paula's Choice H., MRC Thomas North H., Bint Marscay 2YO H., Geoffrey Bellmaine 2YO H., Journal H., Hussonet H., Countess Marizza H., Archie Yuille 2YO H., 2d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, MRC Anniversary Vase, L, VRC Dover P., Riverside H., MRC Forest Hill Chase Fashions on the Field H., Bill Collins H., 3d VRC Gwymm H., MRC Westpac Bank H., Siren Song H. Producer.

CORTON CHARLEMAGNE (f King Charlemagne) 4 wins. See above.

 Schahriar. 18 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$270,300, STC Robert R Andrew Real Estate Narellan H., Hystandard Forklifts H., Join the STC Now H., Hawkesbury RC AHA Aristocrat Cup, 2d STC Hays Personnel H., Nivea Visage Transitional H., E-Track H., Cup Day at Rosehill Gardens Welter H., Habitat Management H., Vodka Cruisers Welter H., Become a Member H., Wyong RC Springtime Cup, 3d AJC Safilo H., Capella Kensington P., Battery World P., STC Tooheys New 2YO H.

 Believe You Can. 3 wins to 1300m, WATC Xmas in July This Saturday H., 2d WATC Festival of Perth Racing H., Westspeed 3YO H., Tabtouch.com.au H., 3d WATC Crown Perth H., Build Scan Pay Tabtouch H., PR Ultimate Sports Day H.

3rd dam

LAURA'S COTTAGE (IRE), by Habitat. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to HELENETTA,  Laureon (dam of LADISLAO D'ANGIO). Dam of 11 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

LAURA'S EXPRESS (f Prego) 9 wins. See above.

 Bebhinn. Winner at 1250m, STC Petersham H., 3d AJC Veilmond H., STC Richmond H. Dam of 5 winners-

KUGELHOPF (c Akaaber) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 3200m, A$345,578, Toowoomba Cup, L, Queensland Cup, AJC Kythera H., BTC Stryker H., STC Eveleigh H., 2d QTC Grand Prix S., Gr.2, Murrumbidgee TC Wagga Gold Cup, L, STC Bookmakers H., 3d GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, Gr.2, QTC Eagle Farm S., L, Queensland Cup, L, Campaign King H., STC Sydney Markets Lidcombe RSL H., QTC Bon Teint H., 4th AJC St Leger, Gr.2, GCTC Prime Minister's Cup, Gr.2, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, Wyong Cup, L.

 Coolmore. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

(PACO) RABANNE (g Kreisler) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, North Canterbury RC Canterbury S., L, STC Buckpasser Series H., ARC Dunstan H., DB Draught H., 3d CJC Easter Cup, Gr.3.

Race Record: 4 wins to 1300m, A$89,985, Murray Bridge RC Spry Civil Construction H., 2d MRC Remembering Ray Huxley H., SAJC 36 Degrees South Beef H.

Slipped in 2022.

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