2023 MAY (Early) Online Sale

CAPTAIN RIO (GB) (1999). 4 wins-3 at 2, Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.2. Sire of 1156 rnrs, 698 wnrs, 29 SW, inc. Terravista (VRC Darley Classic, Gr.1), Il Quello Veloce, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Specialty, Ferrando, Yaparsin Oglum, Art de Triomphe, Bassett, SP Appraise, Love Letter, Arctic Shock, Penorka, California Love, Marvel, Notabadidea and of Fun Legend, Myboyhenry, Tonsor, See the Sun, Artzino, Hornigold, Singapore Spirit, etc.

1st dam

CACKLES, by Catbird. Placed at 3 in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to CHUCKLE (dam of CRACK ME UP, HOOFIT). Dam of 6 foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

LADY ROYALE (f by Captain Rio (GB)). Joint Top Filly on The 2013-14 NZ 2YO Free H. 2 wins at 2, NZ$91,700, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Brokerweb Insurance Broking 2YO H., 2d ARC DHL 2YO H., 3d Waikato RC NRM S., Lowe Schollum & Jones H. Dam of-

 Poker Scene - Handsome Magnesium (Mac.). Winner at 1300m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Comical Lass (f by Captain Rio (GB)). 2 wins. See below.

 Betty Belle (f by Southern Image (USA)). Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

 Swish Az. 3 wins at 1200m, 1600m to 2021-22, Hawkes Bay Colwyn Hercock Mile H.

 Mr Jackson. Winner at 1200m in Singapore.

2nd dam

CLOWNING, by Rory's Jester. Winner at 2, MVRC Victoria Park S., 3d SAJC Adelaide Casino H. Sister to  Live Comedy (dam of BLEVEEKA), three-quarter-sister to CATNIPPED, MISS PROSPECT (dam of REWARD FOR EFFORT, CONSULAR),  Miss Rory (dam of JOKERS WILD), half-sister to FULL AT LAST,  Imposing Life (dam of LIFE'S A BOUNTY),  Ultima Vita (dam of SISTER HAVANA). Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

CHUCKLE (f Danehill (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1400m, A$399,100, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, STC Gardens Event Centre 2YO H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, STC Heritage S., L, Darby Munro S., L, AJC Engadine 2YO H., 4th AJC James HB Carr S., L. Dam of 10 winners-

CRACK ME UP (g Mossman) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$757,775, ATC Villiers S., Gr.2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Sunshine Coast Guineas, Gr.3, Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, Tattersall's Mile H., L, Toowoomba TC Dalrello S., L, 2d BRC Wayne Wilson P., L, Magic Millions 2YO H., SCTC Coastline BMW X4 3YO P., 4th ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Queensland Day P., L, Brisbane H., L, Gosford RC Takeover Target H., L.

HOOFIT (g Mossman) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, US$232,031, NZ$80,275, Keeneland Phoenix S., Gr.3, ARC Bonecrusher S., L, Bayer 2YO H., 2d ARC Champagne S., L, Saratoga Win S., L, Belmont Around the Cape S., L, Colonial Downs Da Hoss S., L, Waikato RC Esker Lodge Juvenile H., BOP RC Classic Hits 95FM H., 3d Presque Isle Mile S., L, 4th Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Calder Tropical Turf H., Gr.3, Matamata RC Slipper S., L.

Leading Girl (f Reliable Man (GB)) 6 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$284,535, WATC David Grays Aglink P., Old Mate's Sports Bar H., Seacorp H., Morley Growers Market H., Des Russell 50th Birthday H., 2d WATC Bernard Couch Memorial H., Glenroy Chaff H., Perth Glory H., 3d WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Vale Delicacy H.

 Ten Seconds. 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$148,200, AJC Randwick Betting Auditorium 2YO H., BRC Sky Racing World P., 2d BRC Epson H., Guardian Financial Planning H., 3d BRC Brc.com.au H.

 Mimes. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

 Decroux. 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$263,850, Taree RC Taree Cup, ATC TAB H., Casino Prince at Vinery H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., 3d ATC TAB H.

 Not a Pretender. Winner at 2, A$192,680, MRC Inglis Premier 2YO S., 3d AJC Panorama Terraces 2YO H., 4th VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Amoroso. Raced 3 times. Dam of 3 winners-

 Amoroof. 5 wins from 1600m to 2050m, A$81,900, MVRC Membership H., 3d MRC Robert Hunter H. Producer.

 Sweet Spot. Raced once. Dam of-

BEAUTIFUL BUNS (f Black Minnaloushe (USA)) 4 wins to 1400m, A$99,682, TTC Vamos S., L, 2d TRC Tattsbet.com H., 3d TTC Southern Cross H., Early Bird Tickets H.

 Paris Blues. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

 Continua. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

Surreal Step (g Sidestep) 5 wins to 1400m, A$377,635, to 2021-22, ATC Taylor Construction H., Rosehill Bowling Club H., Darley Stallions H., Cranbourne TC Vale Mikaela Claridge P., 2d ATC Ortensia S., L, Casino Prince at Vinery H., Newcastle JC Guardian Safety Solutions H., 3d Hawkesbury RC Gold Rush H., L, MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., 4th ATC Canterbury Sprint H., L, Starlight S., L, Razor Sharp H., L.

3rd dam

LIFE AT LAST (IRE), by Northfields. 3 wins at 1m, 1¼m, Newmarket Cardinal H. Sister to  Engagement (dam of IVORY'S IRISH, FRESNO CANYON),  Betty Box (dam of ALYNDA),  Field Day (dam of DARWEESH), half-sister to Less Ice,  Barron Fey (dam of (BIG) BARRON). Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

FULL AT LAST (c Full on Aces) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2800m, NZ$7,105, A$144,700, VRC St Leger, Gr.2. Sire.

 Live Comedy. Winner at 2, VATC Quezette H. Dam of 9 winners-

BLEVEEKA (f Blevic) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1050m, A$111,390, MVRC William Crockett S., L, SAJC Alcohol Go-Easy 2YO H. Producer.

Tora Tora Tora (g Tayasu Tsuyoshi (JPN)) 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1550m to 2100m, A$378,920, SAJC Scott Group of Companies H., 3d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L.

 Ultima Vita. Winner at 2 in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

SISTER HAVANA (f General Nediym) Second top filly on 2009-10 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, NZ$572,500, A$32,700, ARC Karaka Million, RL, 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2. Producer.

Tchaikovsky (g Snippets) 8 wins at 1200m, 1400m, HK$6,252,850, HKJC Lek Yuen H., 3d HKJC Premier Bowl H., L.

 Zazita. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

AMELIE'S STAR (f Testa Rossa) 6 wins from 1600m to 2500m, A$573,385, SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, VRC Bart Cummings H., Gr.3.

 Final Claus. Winner at 2, 2d VATC Elsternwick H. Dam of 5 winners-

CATNIPPED (f Rory's Jester) 3 wins at 2, A$735,875, VRC Maribyrnong P., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

 Base Paradise. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

BRAZUCA (c Teofilo (Ire)) 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, R2,074,525, Turffontein Colorado King S., Gr.2, 2d Turffontein South African Classic, Gr.1.

MR UTOPIA (g Elusive Quality (USA)) 10 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$439,019, WATC York S., L, 3d WATC Belmont Sprint, Gr.3.

Finishing School (f Royal Academy (USA)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 2d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L, 3d Avondale JC 2YO Fillies S., L. Dam of 8 winners-

PROM QUEEN (f Super Easy) 9 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$239,900, A$18,175, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders' S., Gr.3, Ashburton RC John Grigg S., Gr.3.

SWISS ROSE (f Thorn Park) 2 wins at 1200m, A$133,500, BRC Mode S., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC WJ Healy S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

BELLA ROSA (f Snitzel) Winner at 2, A$126,600, VRC Ottawa S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Chairman's S., Gr.3.

Wyndam Tycoon (c Scenic (Ire)) 2 wins at 2, VATC Kenneth McLean H., 3d VATC Debutant S., L.

 Rocking. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

GLOBAL IMPACT - TAGMASTER (Mac.) (g Eurozone) 3 wins at 1500m, 1800m in Macau, Macau Lisboa Challenge, L.

 Bumps. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

 Miss Moguls. Raced twice. Dam of 2 winners-

RICH GIRL (f Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, R2,833,350, Clairwood Strelitzia S., Gr.3, 2d Scottsville Allan Robertson Championship, Gr.1. Producer.

 Imposing Life. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

LIFE'S A BOUNTY (c Bahamian Bounty (GB)) 6 wins from 1300m to 1750m, A$455,400, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, 3d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2.

MISS PROSPECT (f Rory's Jester) 6 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, A$183,040, AJC Keith Mackay H., L, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2. Dam of 8 winners-

REWARD FOR EFFORT (c Exceed and Excel) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, STC Concorde S., Gr.3. Sire.

CONSULAR (g Royal Academy (USA)) 16 wins from 1050m to 1700m, A$1,020,450, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Mile, L, 2d QTC Stradbroke H., Gr.1.

 Bahia. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$106,600, STC Lemnos 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

OVERREACH (f Exceed and Excel) Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins at 2, A$2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, Reisling S., Gr.2, Widden S., L, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

LOFTY STRIKE (c Snitzel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, A$1,042,040, to 2022-23, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1.

STANDOUT (c Exceed and Excel) 4 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$877,065, ATC Expressway S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Premiere S., Gr.2.

Magic Harmony (f Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 2 wins at 1400m, AJC Kokoda Memorial H., 3d Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 8 winners-

CHARMED HARMONY (g Hussonet (USA)) 13 wins to 1500m, A$663,720, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, 2d MRC PB Lawrence S., Gr.2.

SUYOOF (c Magic Albert) 4 wins to 1450m, R420,125, 425,904Dhs in South Africa and U.A.E, Turffontein Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3, Secretariat S., L.

 Telaawa. Winner at 1600m, 3d MRC Bert Bryant H. Dam of-

MINHAAJ (f Exceed and Excel) 5 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$459,700, to 2021-22, ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, VRC Furphy Sprint, Gr.3.

Race Record: 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, Waikato RC Highland Park Equine H., 4th Wanganui JC Fordell O'Leary S., L.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner.

2016  Kookaburra (f by Eurozone). 5 wins to 1400m to 2022-23 in Aust.

2017  Jean Pierre (g by Eurozone). Raced once.

2018  Pamplona Lad (g by Bull Point). Unplaced.

2019 Missed to Dundeel

2020  Check Your Six (c by Astern). Unraced.

2021 (f by Harry Angel (Ire)).

2022 (c by Harry Angel (Ire)).

Missed in 2019.

Served by Finance Tycoon. Date of last service, 13.12.2022.