2023 JULY (Early) Online Sale

HELMET (AUS) (2008). 6 wins-4 at 2, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Ire. in 2016. Sire of 822 rnrs, 507 wnrs, 18 SW, inc. Thunder Snow, etc. Sire of the dams of SW River Night and of Bobble, Spicy Margs, Lucky Banner, Miyoshi, Torranzino, Coriolis, Grey Mistress, Amoramio, Longlife Elisir, Capino, Zoulu Chief, Acotango, J J Stingleton, Packing Knockhill, Royal Pulse, Sea Spray, Dohlly, Hattie C, etc.

1st 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 (dam of CROSS CURRENT),  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD). Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

KULGRINDA (f by 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$2,741,975, to 2021-22 in Aust. and Macau, SAJC Medallion Homes 2YO H., 2d Macau Guineas, L, 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, Macau Sprint Trophy, L.

 Along the River. 3 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$171,840, to 2022-23, MRC Tile Importer H., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., Stud & Stable Staff Awards H., 3d MVRC Buy Better at Inglis H.

 River Star. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m in Aust.

 Runaway River. Winner at 1150m in 2021-22 in Aust.

RIVER DELTA (f by 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. Dam of-

 Thala. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

 Double Crossing (f by Giant's Causeway (USA)). 3 wins to 1400m, A$99,331, MRC Blazing Saddles H., Marie Louise H., 3d VRC Living Legends H., MVRC Eskander's Betstar 2YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Dream I Can. 8 wins to 1300m, A$196,710, to 2021-22, ATC Lander Toyota P., 2d ATC Theraces H., Casino Prince at Vinery P., Bowermans Office Furniture P.

 Southern Sea. 2 wins at 1200m, 1850m in Aust.

 Durriyah. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of-

 Outfield. Winner at 1000m in 2022-23, 3d WATC Drummond Golf P.

 Rambling River (f by Rubiton). Winner at 1100m, 2d MRC Tango Miss H., 3d VRC Derrimut H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Anfitriona. 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. Producer.

 Idle Dreams. Winner at 1400m, MRC Doriemus P., 3d MRC Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa P. Producer.

 Confluence. 3 wins to 1400m, A$201,110, 2d MRC VOBIS Gold Ingot, VRC Raymond Ali H., Thomas Dandis H., MRC Three Race Day Membership H.

 Turfie. Winner at 2000m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Cross Question. Winner at 1100m in Aust.

 River Blues. Winner at 850m in Aust. Producer.

 Cantilever (f by Encosta de Lago). Winner at 1300m in Aust.

 River Pebbles (f by Al Maher). Raced 3 times. Dam of-

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

2nd 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., 2d VRC Kensington S., L. Dam of 6 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. Sire.

River Crossing (f Bellotto (USA)) 2 wins. See above.

 River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Dam of 9 winners-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, MRC JRA Doveton S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 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. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property Investments H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat (USA)) 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. Producer.

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

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2.

 River Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer (Ire)) 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, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H. Dam of 3 winners-

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. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H. Dam of-

ESSONNE (f Reliable Man (GB)) 6 wins to 1400m, A$302,650, to 2022-23, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, ATC Midway H., Racing and Sports H., 2d ATC Midway H.

Race Record: Unplaced.

Produce Record: Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, all winners.

2017 RIVER NIGHT (f by Night of Thunder (Ire)). 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.

2018  River Cat (f by Bobby's Kitten (USA)). Winner at 1100m in 2021-22 in Aust.

2019  River Frost (g by Frosted (USA)). Winner at 1000m in 2022-23 in Aust.

2020  Brazen Devil (g by Brazen Beau). Unraced.

Missed in 2022, 2023; slipped in 2021.