2023 APRIL (Late) Online Sale

CARAVAGGIO (USA) (Grey 2014-Stud Ire. 2018, Aust. 2018). 7 wins-4 at 2, Royal Ascot Commonwealth Cup, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in GB/Ire in 2021. Sire of 236 rnrs, 111 wnrs, 11 SW, inc. Tenebrism (Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1), Agartha, Maljoom, Aguri, Viareggio, Dizzy Bizu, Amabile, Galleria Borghese, Tiber Flow, etc. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 3YOs and inc SW The Fortune Teller (ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3) and of Amor Victorious, Baroque Road, Glide on By, La Pittrice, etc.

1st dam

DARE I BELIEVE, by So You Think (NZ). Unraced. Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, inc:-

 Creative Licence (g by Caravaggio (USA)) See below.

2nd dam

VALOUR, by Exceed and Excel. 4 wins to 1200m, A$89,740, ATC Bhandara H., 3d STC Schweppes Sparkling Mineral Water 2YO H., Kidney Kids H. Sister to Valoura, half-sister to NOIRE, Global Dream (dam of GLOBAL QUEST), Maraatib. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

 Everyday Hero - Hero Champion (Sing.). 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m in Aust. and Malaysia, SCTC Access Insulation H., 2d BRC Sky Racing H.

 Bonney. 3 wins at 1000m in Aust.

 Battaglia. 2 wins at 1400m, A$98,560, in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Ma Bao Bao. Winner at 1200m in Singapore.

3rd dam

VALADON, by Woodman (USA). Winner at 2 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to TIMBOURINA, Gallantree, half-sister to MEDIA, CARDINAL VIRTUE, Rubric,  More Valour (dam of TASHBEEH). Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 9 winners, inc:-

NOIRE (f Foxwedge) 7 wins to 1500m, A$694,745, ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, Owners Benefit Card H., Turf Club H., Australian Turf Club H., PKF Sydney H., Casino Prince at Vinery P., Tab.com.au H., 2d ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2, Emancipation S., Gr.2, Qld Tatt's RC GH Mumm H., L, ATC Tab.com.au H., TAB Rewards P., 3d ATC Coolmore Classic, Gr.1, Emancipation S., Gr.2, 4th ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, BRC Dane Ripper S., Gr.2.

Global Dream (f Fastnet Rock) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, A$197,525, ATC Drummond Golf H., 2d BRC Bundaberg Distilling Company 2YO H., 3d BRC Champagne Classic, Gr.2, 4th GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic, RL. Dam of 4 winners-

GLOBAL QUEST (g More Than Ready) Winner at 2, A$229,175, ATC Breeders' P., Gr.3, 2d ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Canonbury S., Gr.3, Dulcify H., L, 4th ATC Todman S., Gr.2.

Minks Star (f Star Witness) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1200m, A$97,650, to 2022-23, BRC XXXX Dry 2YO H., 2d BRC Calaway Gal S., L, 3d SCTC Young Veterans H., 4th BRC Bill Carter S., L.

Maraatib (f Redoute's Choice) Winner at 1600m, A$145,882, 2d VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, SAJC Dominant H., MRC (Mornington) Hyland Race Colours P., 3d MRC Hyderabad RC 2YO H., MVRC World Class Locally P., 4th VRC Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

Valoura (f Exceed and Excel) 2 wins at 1100m, 1400m, A$83,850, WATC Westspeed 3YO H., Playeronline.com.au H., 2d WATC Starstruck Classic, L, Westspeed 3YO H., Racingjobs.com.au H., 3d WATC Become a Perth Racing Member H. Producer.

 Valour. 4 wins. See above.

 Bear-Pop. 2 wins at 1400m, HKJC On Lan H., Caribbean Sea H., 2d HKJC Boat Quay H., 3d HKJC Citibank Ultima Card H., Lark H.

4th dam

VALOURINA, by Snippets. 7 wins to 1200m, A$211,710, VATC HDF McNeil S., L, MVRC William Crockett S., L, AJC Grey Receiver H., Dark Jewel Quality H., VATC Brian Green H., City of Glen Eira H., 2d VATC Campbells Cash & Carry H. Sister to  Springfire (dam of SPRING WARRIOR), half-sister to BRAVE PRINCE,  Brave and Bold (dam of ARMED FOR ACTION),  Brave Choice (dam of BRAVE SONG). Dam of 16 foals, 14 to race, 13 winners, inc:-

TIMBOURINA (f Timber Country) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$534,700, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, MRC Skyy Blue P., MVRC Kleins H., 2d STC Canterbury Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Let's Elope S., Gr.3, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, 4th Australian Derby, Gr.1, STC Arrowfield Stud S., Gr.1, AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3. Producer.

MEDIA (f Gilded Time) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$821,701, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Gimcrack S., L, 2d AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, Challenge S., Gr.2. Producer.

CARDINAL VIRTUE (c Elusive Quality) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$335,935, SAJC Redelva S., L, 3d ATC Galaxy H., Gr.1, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, ATC Sebring S., Gr.3. Sire.

Rubric (g Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1000m, A$78,050, AJC Centigne H., 3d STC Pago Pago S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Skyline S., Gr.3.

Gallantree (g Timber Country) 5 wins from 1400m to 1600m, VRC Hoppers Crossing H., 3d VRC Australian Cup Carnival S., L, MVRC Logical Staffing Solutions Mile H.

 More Valour. Winner at 1250m, STC Hylands Race Colours H. Dam of 4 winners-

TASHBEEH (c Commands) 7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$476,955, 57,343Dhs, VRC Straight Six H., L, 2d MRC Sandown S., Gr.3.

Race Record: 2 Starts 0-0-1 A$4,275.
3rd Pakenham Red Gem Packers & Growers Maiden P.