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Buyer: A Yates - $12,000

Particulars

Name:Sonic the Hedgehog (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:American Pharoah (USA)
Dam:Shantha's Girl (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:14 September 2018
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 100%
Location:400 Dirnaseer Road COOTAMUNDRA NSW
 
 
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Description

Sonic The Hedgehog is a lightly raced, consistent four year old gelding that is ready to go straight back to the races.

He last raced on Saturday 20 May. He has been boxed and exercised on a horse walker since then.

Sonic The Hedgehog is sound and straightforward. He has a lovely temperament. He has loads of scope and moves well. He is 16.1 hh.

He has started only 10 times and has won and on New South Wales provincial tracks.

He is beautifully bred, being a half brother to the Group 3 winner Violate and out of a sister to the outstanding Champagne Cuddles.

Location

400 Dirnaseer Road COOTAMUNDRA NSW

Pedigree

 

 

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2018 
 

AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA) Pioneerof the NileEmpire MakerUnbridled
Star of GoshenLord at War
LittleprincessemmaYankee GentlemanStorm Cat
Exclusive RosetteEcliptical
SHANTHA'S GIRL
    2006
Redoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)Danzig
Shantha's ChoiceCanny Lad
Sky CuddleSnippetsLunchtime (GB)
SuggestiveAl Hareb (USA)

AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA) (Bay 2012-Stud 2017). 9 wins-2 at 2, Kentucky Derby, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in USA/Can in 2019. Sire of 588 rnrs, 349 wnrs, 36 SW, inc. Cafe Pharoah (Tokyo February S., Gr.1), Van Gogh, As Time Goes By, Above the Curve, Harvey's Lil Goil, American Theorem, Sweet Melania, Forbidden Kingdom, Tijuana, Four Wheel Drive, Merneith, Pista, Window Shopping, Skygaze, Marketsegmentation, Turned Aside, American Apple, etc.

 

1st dam

SHANTHA'S GIRL, by Redoute's Choice. Unraced. Three-quarter-sister to CHAMPAGNE CUDDLES, Strive to Excel. Dam of 9 named foals, 7 to race, 4 winners, inc:-

VIOLATE (g by Sebring) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$511,675, VRC Shaftesbury Avenue H., Gr.3, Sofitel H., L, MRC Hamilton Reid H., 2d VRC TAB Multiplier Autumn H., Gr.3, BRC Gunsynd Classic, Gr.3, BRC Sprint H., Gr.3, MRC Gothic S., L, MVRC LF Sign Group H., 3d BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Geelong Cup, Gr.3, VRC Star of the Realm H., MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H., 4th BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.3, ATC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Zoology (g by Zizou) 4 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$134,570, 2d ATC Pluck at Vinery P., MVRC Moonee Valley Park H., 3d GCTC Magic Millions P., MVRC Pink Lady Coffee H.

 Sonic the Hedgehog (g by American Pharoah (USA)) Winner. See below.

 Fill Me Up (f by Zizou) Winner at 1000m, 4th Scone RC Denise's Joy S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

 Head on Up. 3 wins to 1100m, A$126,875, to 2021-22, 2d Qld Tatt's RC Weddings at Tattersall's H., BRC This is Croser H., Spring Ladies Raceday H., 3d BRC TAB P., Ipswich TC Ray White Ipswich H.

 Paper Daisy. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$86,165, to 2021-22 in Aust.

 Fill Your Heart. Winner at 1300m in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Divine Witness (f by Star Witness) Placed at 2, 3d MRC Ladbrokes 2YO H.

 Zanthas - Golden Bobo (Sing.) (g by Zizou) Placed at 3 in Singapore.

 

2nd dam

SKY CUDDLE, by Snippets. 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$862,280, VRC Emirates S., Gr.1, Rose of Kingston S., Gr.2, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3, MRC Canny Lass H., Dashing Eagle H., 2d MVRC Epic Beach Volleyball Trophy H., 3d STC George Ryder S., Gr.1, MRC Invitation S., Gr.1, VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, BTC Classic, Gr.3, STC Gaypak Mandarins 2YO H., 4th MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, MRC Futurity S., Gr.1. Half-sister to HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SKY LOVE, HINT, UNDENIABLY, Strive to Excel,  Hint of Glory (dam of FAST CLIP). Dam of 8 foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

CHAMPAGNE CUDDLES (f Not a Single Doubt) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$1,464,225, ATC Breeders Classic, Gr.2, Gold Coast Guineas, Gr.3, ATC Pierro 2YO P., Club Redfern 2YO P., 2d ATC Golden Rose S., Gr.1, Flight S., Gr.1, Golden Pendant, Gr.2-twice, Tea Rose S., Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Furious S., Gr.2, ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, 3d BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1, Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1, ATC Sheraco S., Gr.2-twice, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, 4th ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1, All Aged S., Gr.1.

 Skytrek. 8 wins from 1300m to 2150m, A$248,870, BRC Casa Cibo H., SCTC XXXX Summer Bright H., Lismore Cup, 2d GCTC Wolf Blass H., BRC TAB H., 3d GCTC Radiotab H.

 Undoubted. 5 wins from 1200m to 1850m, A$136,570, to 2022-23, 3d ATC TAB H., Events by ATC P.

 

3rd dam

SUGGESTIVE, by Al Hareb (USA). Winner at 2, STC Ripa 2YO H., 2d STC Jardine Insurance Brokers 2YO H., Yuletide H., 3d VATC Aare H., AJC PH Osborne 2YO H., VATC Seniors Card P. Sister to POTTINGER (dam of PITSTOP), half-sister to These Days,  Sacred Hill (dam of BASSILLIQUE),  Della Mimosa (dam of ADAMANTIUM). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

SKY CUDDLE (f Snippets) 6 wins. See above.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (c Fastnet Rock) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 2050m, A$298,925, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, VRC Lort Smith Animal Hospital 2YO H., 2d VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, 3d VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, MRC Gothic S., L, Manfred S., L, Swettenham Stud 2YO H., SAJC Patinack Farm H., 4th MRC Sandown Guineas, Gr.2, VRC Poseidon S., L. Sire.

SKY LOVE (f Octagonal) 5 wins from 1450m to 2250m, A$231,825, Qld Tatt's RC Tattersall's Cup, Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., Gr.3, MRC Ava H., Hedingham H., 2d MRC Bramerton H., 3d SAJC Durbridge S., L, MRC Robert Hunter H., Le Pine Funeral Services P., MVRC Andale Beer Dispensing Equipment Mile H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Little Bita Love. Winner at 1400m, BRC Coastline BMW P. Dam of-

A LOT MORE LOVE (f Sebring) 2 wins at 1400m, A$269,125, in 2022-23, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, 2d ATC Hyland Race Colours H., 3d ATC Callander-Presnell S., Gr.2, XXXX 2YO P.

 Love Commands. Winner at 1350m in Aust. Dam of-

SKY COMMAND (f Deep Field) 5 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$466,600, to 2022-23, ATC Nivison S., Gr.3, Razor Sharp H., L, ACY Securities 2YO H., First Justify Yearlings H., 2d ATC Starlight S., L, 3d ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3.

HINT (g Reset) 9 wins from 1600m to 2200m, A$19,030, 394,792Rgt., S$391,212 in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, L, Singapore TC Open H., 2d Singapore TC Revolte S., Phenom S., 3d Singapore TC Vigcon S., 4th Perak Derby, L, Singapore Gold Cup, L.

UNDENIABLY (g Fastnet Rock) 5 wins to 1400m, A$354,545, MRC Christmas S., L, VRC Flight Lieutenant Peter Armytage H., SAJC Schweppes H., MVRC Legends H., 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.2, MRC Doveton S., L, 4th VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1.

Strive to Excel (c Redoute's Choice) 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, 3d Tasmanian Derby, L. Sire.

 Hint of Glory. Placed at 2, 2d STC Merrylands RSL Club 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

FAST CLIP (g Snippetson) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2000m, A$502,030, ATC Tulloch S., Gr.2, Doncaster Mile Prelude, Gr.3, AJC Royalrandwick.com H., ATC Randwick Betting Auditorium H., STC Rosehill Gardens Event Centre 2YO H., 2d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, Phar Lap S., Gr.2, STC Cleanevent H., 3d ATC Theo Marks H., Gr.2, Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Warwick Farm H.

 

Race Record: 10 Starts 1-1-2 A$40,865.
Won Wyong Tab.com.au Maiden P. (2000m), 2nd Newcastle Horsepower H., 3rd Goulburn Goulburn Produce Maiden P., Jewell Builders P.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (AUS) 2018 Bay gelding
by American Pharoah - Shantha's Girl, by Redoute's Choice

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
361-2A$29,065
44-1-A$11,800
Totals:10112A$40,865
21/May/20214th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 895m. Celtic Harp was 1st and Espiona 2nd and Hadouken 3rd.
24/Sep/20217th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. Koondeeman was 1st and Kokoro 2nd and All Too Scottish 3rd.
08/Oct/20215th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1050m. For Valour was 1st and Comrade Rosa 2nd and The Maxinator 3rd.
16/Oct/20216th of 7
(4.3)
Newcastle JC Oas Technology Maiden H., A$31,300, 1300m, time 1:20.40. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Jutland was 1st and I Am Nefertiti 2nd and Isolyfe 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.A$1,100
01/Feb/20221st of 7--trial--Hawkesbury RC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Oakfield Storm was 2nd and Global Ausbred 3rd.
17/Feb/20223rd of 12
(1.8)
Goulburn Produce Maiden P., A$24,000, 1300m, time 1:17.44. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Fragore was 1st and Gwan So 2nd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$2,300
04/Mar/20228th= of 13
(9.8)
Newcastle JC New Zealand Bloodstock Maiden P., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:39.01. Track heavy(8). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Whodat was 1st and Amarantz 2nd and Facetime 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$1,000
18/Mar/20223rd of 11
(3.5)
Goulburn DRC Jewell Builders P., A$23,520, 2100m, time 2:15.86. Track soft(7). Carried 55.00kg. Bastida was 1st and Bacio del Mist 2nd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: Tyler Schiller.A$2,300
07/Apr/20221st of 6
(1.0)
Wyong RC Tab.com.au Maiden P., A$30,300, 2000m, time 2:09.89. Track heavy(10). Carried 57.50kg. Essential Sky was 2nd and Sky Ace 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: J Parr.A$22,365
25/Apr/2022FF of 13
(0.0)
VRC St Leger, L, A$301,200, 2800m, time 2:57.79. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Alegron was 1st and The Cunning Fox 2nd and Fearentless 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: D Moor.
20/Feb/20235th of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Felix Majestic was 1st and Athletica 2nd and Mayrose 3rd.
07/Mar/20236th of 10--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Lion's Roar was 1st and Supagirl 2nd and Watch the Clock 3rd.
30/Mar/20232nd of 7
(0.1)
Newcastle JC Horsepower H., A$36,000, 1600m, time 1:38.19. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Fleur du Monde was 1st and In Love and War 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: J Parr.A$7,050
25/Apr/20234th of 8
(1.3)
Gosford Mowers & Chainsaws, A$40,000, 1900m, time 2:01.70. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Makadeel was 1st and Tambourine Man 2nd and Thornycroft 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: A Adkins.A$2,150
11/May/20235th of 11
(3.2)
Wyong RC Harvey Norman Commercial P., A$39,000, 2100m, time 2:11.83. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Aunt Roberta was 1st and The Englishman 2nd and The Big Biig 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: J Parr.A$1,300
20/May/20235th of 7
(11.4)
Newcastle JC Century 21 Aaron Walter P., A$36,000, 2300m, time 2:27.88. Track soft(6). Carried 59.00kg. California Grass was 1st and Four O'Clock Knock 2nd and Whatadilemma 3rd. Trainer: Brad Widdup. Owner: O Tait & Mrs A P K Tait. Jockey: K Jennings.A$1,300
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.