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Lot: 309  Sotela (AUS)

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Particulars

Name:Sotela (AUS)
Category: Broodmare
Sire:Commands (AUS)
Dam:Olympic Flame (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:04 November 2005
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:20 Merricks Beach Road MERRICKS VIC
 

Broodmare's Breeding Status

In foal: Yes
Covering sire:Nicconi (AUS)
Date of last service:10 December 2022
  
Selling with a foal at foot: No
 

Reports

  Pregnancy Certificate  

Description

Sotela is from one of the famed Ingham families great families. A half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winning sprinter Sports, a half-sister to the Gr. 2 winner, and Gr 1 placed Seika.

By Commands, the broodmare sire of 4 individual Group 1 winners, including Politeness and Captivant.

Sotella is in foal to the proven sire Nicconi: Sire of former world best sprinter Nature Strip. Nicconi yearlings averaged just shy of $90,000 in 2023.

Sotella is a proven producer, with five winners from 6 foals to race. She is a consistent mare at producing a good physical type, with her yearlings selling up to $200k. Her 2022 filly by Microphone is an exceptional physical and can be viewed at Merricks Station by appointment.

Sotella is being sold as part of Merricks Stations’ annual reduction and would suit various investors or an owner/breeder looking to breed themselves a winner.

Location

20 Merricks Beach Road MERRICKS VIC

Pedigree

 

 

SOTELA (AUS)
Bay mare       Foaled 2005 
 

COMMANDS Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Cotehele House (GB)My SwaneePetition
Eight CaratPieces of Eight
OLYMPIC FLAME
    1982
Buena Shore (USA)George LewisEnvoy
Full ViewNadir
Sports QueenGambler's Luck (GB)Court Martial
Nisi PriusMarconigram (GB)

COMMANDS (AUS) (1996). 4 wins-3 at 2, STC Missile S., Gr.3. Sire of 1318 rnrs, 973 wnrs, 80 SW, inc. Melody Belle, etc. Sire of the dams of 1460 rnrs, 922 wnrs, 23 GW, inc. SW Captivant, Got the Greenlight, Contentment, Politeness, Swift Witness, Cosmic Force, Obsequious, The Fortune Teller, Sky Command, Kaptain Kaos, Warrior, Amercement, Pin Sec, Pretty Young Thing, Tailleur, Agent Pippa, Green Aeon, Ranier, etc.

 

1st dam

OLYMPIC FLAME, by Buena Shore (USA). 4 wins at 1600m, 2000m, AJC Darling H., Pretty Polly H., Carioca H., STC AWA Advance Technology Welter H. Half-sister to TOP CHARGER, SPARKLE 'N' WONDER. Dam of 15 foals, 11 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

SPORTS (g by Zeditave). 16 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,418,990, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1, VATC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, MRC JJ Liston S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VATC Bletchingly S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, VATC Kevin Heffernan S., L, Christmas H., L, MVRC Tobin Bronze S., L, 2d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.3, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3, VATC Blue Diamond Preview, Gr.3, 3d VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Blue Diamond Prelude, Gr.3.

SEIKA (f by Canny Lad). 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$372,588, AJC Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, James HB Carr S., L, STC Joanne Series Final H., Invictus H., Springwood 2YO H., 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.3, VATC Schillaci S., Gr.3, AJC Pay TV Galaxy Welter H., STC Millie Fox Quality P.H., Churchill Down Series H., Dahlia H., VATC June H., 3d VATC Tranquil Star S., L, 4th SAJC Angas Brut S., Gr.2, VATC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

CLOTHILDE (f Danehill (USA)) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$118,930, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, 2d AJC Kista H., Douglas Smith H., Chester H., STC Ashfield Catholic & Community Club H., De Bortoli Wines H., 3d AJC Radio 2UE H., 4th AJC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3. Producer.

DELANO - CLOWN MASTER (Mac.) (g Lonhro) 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m in Aust. and Macau, Macau Hong Kong Trophy, L, Macau Cup, L, Macau Flemington H., Good Fortune H., 2d Macau Spring Trophy, L-twice, Magic Millions Home of Champions Trophy, AJC Sadleir H., 3d Macau Directors' Cup, L, 4th Macau Directors' Cup, L, Macau Hong Kong Trophy, L.

Huit (f Octagonal (NZ)) Winner at 1300m, A$92,350, AJC Thrifty Car Rental H., 3d AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3, TL Baillieu H., L, Illawarra TC Keith F Nolan Classic, L. Producer.

 Lutyens. 4 wins at 1200m, 1350m, QTC On the Beach H., BTC Andrew McMaster & Associates H., 2d STC Inghams Love'em 2YO H., MRC Stargazer 2YO H.

 Rampart (g Commands) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$96,900, ATC Grand Pavilion H., STC William's Pale Ale P., 2d STC Upstream Print Less 2YO H., ATC Club Ashfield H.

 D'Ampezzo. 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m, TTC Domain.com.au H.

 Merge (f Commands) 2 wins at 1250m, 1300m, A$91,440, ATC Bowermans.com.au H., 2d ATC Ascot Club H., Free Entry Today H., Winning Post Restaurant H. Producer.

 Cliantha. Winner at 1400m, QTC Analie P. Dam of 2 winners-

Northern Glory (f Northern Meteor) 3 wins at 2, A$242,250, ATC Become an ATC Sponsor 2YO P., 2d ATC James HB Carr S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Tabliope (f Commands) 2 wins at 1100m, 1600m, 2d ATC Peter Goulding Memorial P. Dam of 3 winners-

Bad 'n' Bouj (f Deep Field) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$128,791, to 2022-23, Waikato RC Brokerweb Risk Services Mile H., 3d WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3.

MEDALS (g by Crown Jester). 6 wins-3 at 2-to 1300m, A$171,550, Newcastle JC Coca-Cola Classic S., Gr.3, SAJC Rex Jory 3YO H., BTC Treasury Casino Doomben H., AJC Sunnyside 2YO H., 2d SAJC Balhannah Centre H., 3d Illawarra 2YO Classic, Gr.3, SAJC K Klemich Memorial H., Prettejohns H.

 Torchbearer (g by Salieri (USA)). 3 wins to 1250m, SAJC Proud Miss H., STC Baramul Stud H., 2d AJC Grandstand H., SAJC Out of Danger H.

 Torch Relay (c by Lonhro). 2 wins at 2, TTC Church of the Apostles H., 2d TTC TPI Enterprises 2YO H. Sire.

 Dawn Torch (c by Aurealis). 11 wins to 1200m in Aust.

 Speed Skate (c by Christmas Tree). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m in Aust.

 Albertville (c by Star Watch). 3 wins to 1300m in Aust.

 Dominions (f by Canny Lad). Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

TERRITORY (g Lonhro) 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$498,245, VRC Poseidon S., L, ATC TAB Iphone App H., Ibis Milano Dinner Specials H., Clubsnsw H., TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, Southern Cross S., Gr.3, VRC Hilton Hotels S., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L.

Realms - Messi (Mal.) (g Commands) 9 wins from 1400m to 1700m, A$24,575, 393,149Rgt. in Aust. and Malaysia, 2d Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, L.

 Pyrotechnics (f by Canny Lad). Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

CLASSIC UNIFORM (g Al Maher) 7 wins from 1350m to 2000m, A$1,054,025, ATC Hill S., Gr.2, Craven P., Gr.3, Parramatta Cup, L, Hyland Race Colours H., TAB Rewards H., Theraces H., 2d ATC Winter Challenge H., L, Premier's Cup, L, Premier's Cup Prelude H., Cellarbrations H.-twice, 3d ATC Chipping Norton S., Gr.1, Tab.com.au H., Merry Christmas from James Boags H., Star Club H., Pro IT H., 4th ATC Neville Sellwood S., Gr.3, Canberra Cup, L.

 Trials (f by Tierce). Raced 3 times. Dam of 4 winners-

 Compete. 6 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$135,300, STC Courtyard by Marriott Parramatta H., Gerald Malouf Lawyers P., 3d VRC Williamstown Welter H., AJC Sydney City Lexus H.

 Juror - Toy Quest (H.K.). 5 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$78,800, HK$2,248,050, VRC KA Morrison H., MRC Barbara Dyer H., HKJC Sutherland H., Sun Wui H.

 It's Sydney (f by Canny Lad). Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

 Jaws of Steel. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$228,500, MRC (Mornington) M Collins Fibretrack Sires' 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H., Heritage Finance H., 4th MVRC Valley Pearl, L.

 

Race Record: Unraced.

 

Produce Record: Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners.

2010  Sportegic (g by Strategic). Winner at 1200m, 2d MRC Download the Sportingbet App 2YO H., 3d MRC Polytrack H.

2011  Sistine Star (f by Denman). Winner at 1400m in Aust. Dam of-

 Libica. Winner at 1200m in 2022-23 in Aust.

2012 (g by Denman).

2013  Ever Laugh (g by Savabeel). 7 wins from 1600m to 1800m, HK$6,720,430, to 2021-22, HKJC Sapphire H., Victoria Gap H., Renfrew H., Shek Yam H., Lukfook Jewellery Pt Collection H., Hollywood H., Red Packet H., 2d HKJC To Kwa Wan H., Kingston H., Citigold H., Maria Galland H., New Stars for Kitchen H., 3d HKJC River Dancer H., Sportsmanship H., Graham H., Chevalier Environmental Engineering H., Glorious Days H., Emerald H., Federation of Chinese Associations H.

2014  Perswayed (g by Denman). Winner at 1250m in NZ.

2015 Not served previous season

2016  Soti (f by Shooting to Win). Unraced.

2017  La Mia Bella Rosa (f by Kermadec (NZ)). Raced once.

2018  Flame of Venice (f by Pierro). 2 wins at 2050m, 2200m in 2022-23 in Aust.

2019 Missed to Dissident

2020 (c by Divine Prophet).

2021 (f by Super Seth).

2022 (f by Microphone).

 

Missed in 2019; not served in 2014.

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Served by Nicconi. Date of last service, 10.12.2022.

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