2023 MAY (Late) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: Peter Knight - $8,000
Particulars
Name: | Covert Witness (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Filly/Mare |
Sire: | Star Witness (AUS) |
Dam: | Anfitriona (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Filly |
DOB: | 21 September 2019 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 42.5% |
Location: | 684 Segenhoe Road SCONE NSW |
Reports

Description
Covert Witness is a Racing and Breeding prospect.
A lightly raced three-year-old Covert Witness has had only the four race starts.
Her last start was on the 15th of May at Tamworth where she made good ground late to
finish 5th of 11, beaten just 3.4 lengths.
The start prior on the 26th of April she was 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange beaten 4.9 lengths
from the winner.
Covert Witness is still maturing and has the potential to win a maiden in the near future
before racing through her classes.
She has returned to a small grass yard since her last start on the 15th of May and is sound
for racing.
Covert Witness is a daughter of Star Witness, sire of 23 individual stakes winners including
Stakes winners Global Glamour, Graff, Star Turn, Swift Witness, etc.
Her dam Anfitriona was a five-time winner of over $250,000 in prizemoney. She won the
MRC VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield as well as metropolitan wins at Sandown and Moonee
Valley.
Covert Witness is being offered for unreserved sale.
Location
Pedigree
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COVERT WITNESS (AUS) | ||||
Bay filly | Foaled 2019 |
STAR WITNESS (AUS) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 754 rnrs, 495 wnrs, 23 SW, inc. Global Glamour (ATC Flight S., Gr.1), Graff, Star Turn, Swift Witness, Mella Maria, Fuhryk, Threeood, Crown Witness, Explosive Witness, Rhapsody Rose, Our Crown Mistress, Stellar Collision, Fast Witness, Aim, Stellar Vista, Cosmic Alert, Handle the Truth, Lord Balmoral, Lycurgus, Magic Alibi, Pearl Star, etc.
1st dam ANFITRIONA, by Host (CHI). 5 wins from 1100m to 1800m, A$255,850, MRC VOBIS Gold Heath P., Cove Hotel H., MVRC Moloney Group H., 2d ATC Drummond Golf H., Pakenham RC Dad & Dave's Turf H., 3d VRC Trevor Dray & William Nield H., ATC Australian Turf Club H., Wangaratta TC Crownbet Vobis Gold Eldorado. Dam of 3 named foals, all raced, 2 winners, inc:- Shorebreak Raging River
2nd dam RAMBLING RIVER, by Rubiton. Winner at 1100m, 2d MRC Tango Miss H., 3d VRC Derrimut H. Half-sister to KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA, River Pearl Anfitriona Idle Dreams Confluence Turfie Cross Question River Blues
3rd dam River Crossing, by Bellotto (USA). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., VRC Red Tempo H., VATC Tristanagh H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H., Global Rewards H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), River Express KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, MVRC City Jeep H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-3 times, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L, MRC Pin & Win for Starlight Children's Foundation H., 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L. Dam of 4 winners- Poseidon's Pool - Luen on Poseidon (Mac.) (g Pierro) 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$99,000, M$2,674,125, to 2021-22 in Aust. and Macau, SAJC Medallion Homes 2YO H., Macau Ahmadabad H., 2d Macau Guineas, L, Macau A List Stud S., 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, Macau Sprint Trophy, L, Macau Hull H. RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer. Double Crossing River Pearl RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, MRC Showdown 2YO P., 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.
4th dam RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:- RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Dam of 5 winners- HEADWATER (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire. River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins. See above. River Express CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3. Riptide CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S. River Tribe WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer. Speedboat CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3. River Serenade FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2. ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl H., L, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L. Sire. Serenada MCLAREN (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2. Riviere ESSONNE (f Reliable Man) 6 wins to 1400m, A$302,650, to 2022-23, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, ATC Midway H.
Race Record: Unplaced. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
COVERT WITNESS (AUS) 2019 Bay filly
by Star Witness - Anfitriona, by Host
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 4 | - | - | - | A$4,800 |
Totals: | 4 | - | - | - | A$4,800 |
29/Aug/2022 | 4th of 7 | --trial--Gosford RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Cienna was 1st and Fast Lady 2nd and Europa 3rd. | |
12/Sep/2022 | 5th of 7 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 940m. Edge of Reward was 1st and Little Beginnings 2nd and Magnatear 3rd. | |
24/Feb/2023 | 6th of 7 | --trial--Wyong RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Shadows of Love was 1st and Arion Story 2nd and Dresden 3rd. | |
08/Mar/2023 | 1st of 8 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Oakfield Wallaby was 2nd and Supercrisp 3rd. | |
23/Mar/2023 | 8th of 11 (5.4) | Hawkesbury RC Pioneer Services Maiden H., A$43,875, 1300m, time 1:17.56. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Starros was 1st and Gulf of Panama 2nd and Villa Tino 3rd. Trainer: Ms K Waugh. Owner: R D Piper, P M Hodgens, M Malouf & A J White. Jockey: K S Latham. | A$1,300 |
06/Apr/2023 | 11th of 12 (9.8) | Wyong RC Allan Kehoe Racing Maiden H., A$45,000, 1350m, time 1:22.61. Track soft(6). Carried 55.50kg. Angara was 1st and Yamba's Award 2nd and Gold Something 3rd. Trainer: Ms K Waugh. Owner: R D Piper, P M Hodgens, M Malouf & A J White. Jockey: K S Latham. | |
26/Apr/2023 | 4th of 8 (4.9) | Illawarra TC Happy 60th-Judy Graham Maiden H., A$41,275, 1300m, time 1:19.31. Track heavy(8). Carried 55.00kg. Iron Man was 1st and Lady Gold 2nd and Burrowa 3rd. Trainer: Ms K Waugh. Owner: R D Piper, P M Hodgens, M Malouf & A J White. Jockey: J Ford. | A$2,675 |
15/May/2023 | 5th of 11 (3.4) | Tamworth JC Tab.com.au Maiden P., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:36.65. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Dresden was 1st and Yamba's Award 2nd and More for Us 3rd. Trainer: Ms K Waugh. Owner: R D Piper, P M Hodgens, M Malouf & A J White. Jockey: G Buckley. | A$825 |