2023 MAY (Early) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: John Manzelmann - $6,000
Particulars
Name: | Key to the Zou (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Zoustar (AUS) |
Dam: | Locket (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 19 September 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 15% |
Location: | 50 Sylvan Rd WEROMBI NSW |
Reports
Scoping certificate - 29 March 23Description
It’s Decision Time – Do we race him, or do we sell him?
Never an easy question to answer. Emotions can sometimes play a dominating overrider of a sensible business decision. Frustratingly, in our ownership group, not everybody is on the same page, which makes it even more difficult to fairly and equitably decide what’s best to do.
KEY TO THE ZOU has promised the world, but he is a slower maturing type that hates wet tracks. He’s big and strong and was an excellent trial winner on the 24th of March at Gosford which attracted strong interest from overseas connections.
He was sent to the paddock to await overseas vetting, unfortunately the vet never arrived and the interest fell through. Key To The Zou has spent the last five weeks spelling and is now ready to resume or head overseas for his new connections. He would make an ideal Singapore or Macau galloper or a progressive stayer here in Australia.
The horse is ready to come back into work, however some in the ownership wanted to sell after the impressive trial win whilst others want to race him.
The only transparent and equitable thing to do, is to put the horse up for Unreserved Sale on the open market through this online auction and let all market forces determine his true value.
He could be a lovely horse for export to Asia or alternatively he could be perfect for Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, etc.
Off his formlines and breeding he looks destined to be winning races for his new connections. This is a horse we should be putting a healthy reserve on BUT as with every horse we offer online, we offer them for unreserved sale to dissolve the co-ownership. Therefore, with confidence you know he’s on the market from the opening bid.
We have attached a independent Scoping certificate as at 29 March 23 for your review. (See VET REPORT Attached)
Prior to the close of this auction, we welcome your inspection of KEY TO THE ZOU at Bimbadeen Park by appointment. Whilst we have shared an independent vet report done specifically for us, we always recommend potential purchasers should arrange their own vet inspection to rely upon.
Good Luck!
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Pedigree
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KEY TO THE ZOU (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2019 |
ZOUSTAR (AUS) (Bay 2010-Stud 2014). 6 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2017-18. Sire of 654 rnrs, 432 wnrs, 35 SW, inc. Sunlight (VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1), Zougotcha, Mizzy, Zoutori, Lezoo, Madam Rouge, Glistening, Lightsaber, Kiku, Haut Brion Her, Lean Mean Machine, Zourion, North Star Lass, Zousain, The Astrologist, Leviathan - Healthy Happy (H.K.), Sisstar, Zoustyle, Platinum Jubilee, etc.
1st dam LOCKET, by Fastnet Rock. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 5 named foals, 3 to race, 1 winner, inc:- Big Angel Starlocket Vista Girl
2nd dam WOOD LANE (IRE), by Sadler's Wells. Winner at 2200m, 2d Deauville Prix de l'Odon. Sister to MOON QUEEN (dam of BEAUTY PARLOR, THE BROTHERS WAR), ROSTROPOVICH, Meetyouthere All Hard Wood Raweesha Outburst (g Real Impact) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2050m, A$94,245, to 2022-23, 2d BRC XXXX Dry H., 3d BRC The Phoenix S., L, Lyndon Keane Media H.
3rd dam INFAMY, by Shirley Heights. 7 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £117,365, US$540,773, Woodbine Rothmans International S., Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.2, Sandown Gordon Richards S., Gr.3, Doncaster Sun Princess S., 2d Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Hardwicke S., Gr.2, 3d Newmarket Princess of Wales's S., Gr.2, Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.2. Sister to Shesadelight INNUENDO (f Caerleon) 7 wins from 1¼m to 1½m, £53,589, 120,000fr., US$336,820, Gulfstream Park Orchid H., Gr.2, The Very One H., Gr.3, Newmarket Godolphin S., L, York Galtres S., L, Belmont Allowance, 2d Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2, Calder La Prevoyante S., Gr.2, Keeneland Bewitch S., Gr.3, Newmarket Aphrodite S., L, Salisbury Upavon S., L, Yarmouth John Musker Fillies S., L, 3d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, 4th Belmont New York H., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners- CRITICISM (f Machiavellian) 9 wins from 1800m to 2400m, €132,570, US$632,060, Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, Calder La Prevoyante H., Gr.2, Aqueduct Long Island H., Gr.3-twice, Gulfstream Park The Very One S., Gr.3, La Coupe de Marseille, L, 2d Belmont Flower Bowl S., Gr.1, New York S., Gr.2, Athenia H., Gr.3, Bordeaux Prix Occitanie, L, Grand Prix de Marseille, L, 3d Gulfstream Park Orchid S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners- MAGICAL TOUCH (f Dubawi) Champion Older Female Stayer in Germany in 2019. 4 wins from 2200m to 2900m in France and Germany, Hoppegarten Grosser Preis des MHWK, L, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Denisy, L, ParisLongchamp Prix Gold River, L, 3d Saint-Cloud Prix Belle de Nuit, Gr.3. PEACOAT (f Doyen) 2 wins at 2000m, Fontainebleau Prix Mélisande, L, Chantilly Prix de la Chapelle en Serval, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Celle Saint-Cloud, 4th Saint-Cloud Prix de Malleret, Gr.2. MOON QUEEN (f Sadler's Wells) 4 wins from 2000m to 2500m, Longchamp Prix de Royallieu, Gr.2, Gulfstream Park The Very One H., Gr.3, Chantilly Prix des Tourelles, L, 2d Deauville Prix Minerve, Gr.3, Saint-Cloud Prix de Royaumont, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Thiberville, L, Toulouse Prix Caravelle, L. Dam of 7 winners- BEAUTY PARLOR (f Elusive Quality) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2400m, €79,900, US$101,280, Gulfstream Park Orchid S., Gr.3, Bordeaux Prix Occitanie, L, 2d Toulouse Prix Caravelle, L, Saint-Cloud Prix Polly Girl, 3d Deauville Prix du Perche, 4th Vichy Prix Madame Jean Couturié, L. Producer. THE BROTHERS WAR (c War Front) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, €86,600, US$37,823, Chantilly Prix Sigy, L, Prix des Usages, 3d Saratoga Quick Call S., L, Chantilly Prix Montenica, L, Longchamp Criterium de Vitesse, L. Sire. Sound of Summer (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 2 wins at 2000m, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Rose de Mai, L. Producer. Brooklyn Boy (c Gone West) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1500m, 1600m in France and U.S.A, Deauville Prix de Crevecoeur, 2d Saint-Cloud Prix Diatome, 3d Deauville Prix de Saint-Patrick, L, Longchamp Prix Machado. Sire. Dakota Queen ENOLA GAY (f Uncle Mo) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 6½f, 1m, US$235,990, Keeneland Appalachian S., Gr.2, 4th Aqueduct Stewart Manor S., L. BARAFAMY (f Barathea) Champion 2YO Filly in Italy in 1998. 2 wins at 2, Milano Premio Dormello, Gr.3, 3d Doncaster May Hill S., Gr.3, York Musidora S., Gr.3, 4th Oaks d'Italia, Gr.1. Dam of 7 winners- Rise to Fame (c Zenno Rob Roy) 5 wins at 2000m, 100,984,000¥, Nakayama Rainbow S., Kanozan Tokubetsu, 2d Tokyo Ireland Trophy, L, 4th Nakayama Nikkan Sports Sho Nakayama Kimpai, Gr.3. ROSTROPOVICH (g Sadler's Wells) 7 wins from 1½m to 3m, £113,438, €33,995, 60,000fr., Leopardstown Saval Beg S., L, Curragh Sallins H., 2d Gowran Park Galmoy Hurdle, Aintree Martell H. Hurdle, 3d Longchamp Prix Hubert de Chaudenay, Gr.2, Leopardstown Ballyroan S., L, 4th Irish St Leger, Gr.1. Famously More Than Famous FAMOUS WOLF (c Kendargent) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1800m, 1950m, €80,320, 7,200sFr, 45,875Dhs, Chantilly Prix Maurice Caillault, L, 3d Frauenfeld Swiss Derby, 4th Meydan Singspiel S., Gr.2, Chantilly Prix de Guiche, Gr.3. Meetyouthere RAA ATOLL (c Sea the Stars) 3 wins from 2050m to 3200m, £27,570, €77,500, US$8,000 in GB and Germany, Hoppegarten Oleander Rennen, Gr.2, 2d Newmarket Bet365 S., 3d Curragh Cup, Gr.2, 4th Royal Ascot King Edward VII S., Gr.2. Moderah (f Makfi) Winner at 1½m, 3d Newbury St Simon S., Gr.3. Producer. Queen Maharanee SELFIE STAR (f Excellent Art) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m in India, Pune Eve Champion Trophy, L, 3d Mumbai Indian Oaks, L, Pune SA Poonawalla Million, L, Idar Gold Trophy, L. SILVER BEAUTY (f Aussie Rules) 5 wins from 1400m to 2400m in India, Calcutta One Thousand Guineas, L, Calcutta Oaks, L, 2d Calcutta Derby, L, 3d Mumbai Indian Oaks, L. Dam of- WONDERFUL (c Excellent Art) Winner at 1600m in 2022 in India, Chennai Guindy Grand Prix, L. Distinctly Summerbliss (f Danehill Dancer) Winner at 1600m, A$157,670, 2d MRC Ethereal S., L, 3d VRC Oaks, Gr.1, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, MVRC Alexandra S., L. Producer.
Race Record: Unraced. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
KEY TO THE ZOU (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Zoustar - Locket, by Fastnet Rock
Unraced.
08/Mar/2023 | 5th of 9 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 800m. Giving Delight was 1st and Florino 2nd and Another Gift 3rd. | |
24/Mar/2023 | 1st of 7 | --trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Starice was 2nd and Miss Moorooduc 3rd. |