2023 JULY (Late) Online Sale

CONGRATS (USA) (2000). 7 wins-1 at 2, Santa Anita San Pasqual H., Gr.2. Sire of 1266 rnrs, 900 wnrs, 46 SW, inc. Turbulent Descent (Hollywood Starlet S., Gr.1), Haveyougoneaway, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Caravel, Shedaresthedevil, Hartley, Dance to the Music, Morello, Jalen Journey, Spanish Steps, Johannes, Heaven Street, Love the Nest, Make it Big, Witty, Caddo River, Regal Lion, Safe Conduct, Cinnabunny, Defend the Rose, Top Draw, etc.

1st dam

MYSTERIES, by Rahy. Winner at 1600m in Aust. Half-sister to ANNIHILATE. Dam of 8 named foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

 Royal Applause (f by Congrats (USA)). 6 wins. See below.

 Placido (g by Flying Spur). 2 wins at 1100m, TRC Hi-Lite Plaster H.

 Willybeafactor (g by The Factor (USA)). 7 wins to 1300m, A$120,760, to 2022-23 in Aust.

 Cahuenga (f by Stravinsky (USA)). 2 wins at 1350m in Aust.

 Confederate Rose (f by Shamardal (USA)). Winner at 1700m in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

 Princess Cordelia. 4 wins to 1200m, A$124,840, ATC TAB Highway H.-twice.

 Rose by Design. 4 wins to 1200m, A$78,810, to 2022-23, 2d Ipswich TC Ray White Ipswich H., 3d BRC Teddy Bears Picnic H.

 Trust in Rosie. Winner at 1000m in 2022-23 in Aust.

2nd dam

SO VERY FINE (USA), by Raise a Native. Raced 3 times. Half-sister to LUCKY SONG (dam of HERITAGE HALL, LUCKY DI), POLLOCK'S LUCK, BID US, Winner's Edge (dam of COYA, RETURN TO PARADISE). Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

ANNIHILATE (c Salt Lake) 3 wins, US$86,147, Woodbine Peteski H., L, 2d Woodbine Achievement H., L, 3d Woodbine Colonel RS McLaughlin H., L, Meadowlands Paterson H., L. Sire.

 Tamarisk. Winner at 6f in Canada. Dam of-

 Nearctica. Placed at 3 in Canada. Dam of 2 winners-

 Open Zipper. 2 wins at 6½f, 7f in U.S.A. and Canada. Dam of 2 winners-

ZIPPER'S HERO (f Partner's Hero) 9 wins to 7f, US$422,212, Parx Racing Dr Teresa Garofalo Memorial S., L, Foxy JG S., L, 3d Penn Ladies Dash S., L, 4th Parx Racing Power by Far S., L.

3rd dam

LUCKY US, by Nijinsky. Unraced. Sister to  The Temptress (dam of LA LORGNETTE). Dam of 14 foals, 12 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

LUCKY SONG (f Seattle Song) 5 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 14½f, £85,800, US$43,500, Doncaster Park Hill S., Gr.2, 3d Hollywood Park Silver Belles H., Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

LUCKY DI (g Diesis) 2 wins at 1m, 1¼m, Kempton Magnolia S., L, 2d Sandown Brigadier Gerard S., Gr.3.

HERITAGE HALL (c Fairy King (USA)) 3 wins at 5½f, 8½f, US$81,560, Bay Meadows Half Moon Bay S., L, Hollywood Park Turf 3-year-olds Allowance, Pricewaterhouse Coopers 2YO S.

POLLOCK'S LUCK (c Polish Navy) 6 wins-1 at 2, US$375,858, Bay Meadows Ascot H., Gr.3, Santa Anita Rising Market S., L, 2d Hollywood Park Affirmed H., Gr.3. Sire.

BID US (c Bold Bidder) 6 wins, US$272,275, Hollywood Park Bel Air H., L, 2d Bay Meadows Saratoga H., L. Sire.

Winner's Edge (f Seeking the Gold) 4 wins, US$145,450, 2d Aqueduct Affectionately H., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

COYA (f Deputy Minister) 4 wins at 7f, 9f, US$97,800, Charles Town HBPA City of Ranson H., L, 4th Laurel Maryland Racing Media H., L. Producer.

RETURN TO PARADISE (f El Prado) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, 8½f, US$109,120, Arlington Park Hatoof S., L, 2d Belmont Swinging Mood S., L, 3d Meadowlands Holly S., L. Producer.

Capac (g Deputy Minister) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 6½f to 9f, US$192,256, 2d Laurel Harrison E Johnson Memorial H., L.

 Song of Bernadette. Placed at 2 in U.S.A. Dam of 2 winners-

CATHOLIC BOY (c More Than Ready) 7 wins-3 at 2-from 7f to 1¼m, US$2,134,000, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1, Belmont Derby, Gr.1, Aqueduct Remsen S., Gr.2, Pimlico Dixie S., Gr.2, Belmont Pennine Ridge S., Gr.3, 2d Belmont Suburban S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Excellus. Placed in U.S.A. Dam of 9 winners-

National Center (g Tsunami Slew) 5 wins-1 at 2, Albuquerque Con Jackson H., 2d Turf Paradise Hasta La Vista H., L.

Lone Sky (g Septieme Ciel) Winner at 2, 3d Arlington Park Johnny Morris H., L.

 Key to Us. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Free Tero (c Freelancer) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m in Argentina, 2d Palermo Clasico Hipodromo Argentino, Gr.3, 3d La Plata Especial Iniciacion.

Race Record: 6 wins from 1300m to 1600m, A$208,395, MVRC McCafe H., Bertocchi Christmas Masterpiece H., 2d MRC Ian Morrison H., Allan Wicks H., MVRC Simpson Construction H., McMahon's Dairy H., Quest Moonee Valley H., 4th VRC Schweppervescence Trophy, Gr.3.

Produce Record: Dam of 1 named foal, 1 to race.

2020  The Real Diva (f by Better Than Ready). Raced once.

2022 (c by Invader).

Slipped in 2021.

Served by Anders. Date of last service, 17.10.2022.