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Buyer: Bob McKay - $110,000

Particulars

Name:Blackcomb (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:Vancouver (AUS)
Dam:Rocha (AUS)
Colour: Brown
Sex: Filly
DOB:15 November 2018
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:1300 Barwon Heads Road CONNEWARRE VIC
 
 
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  Breeding Certificate  

Description

5yo Brown Mare

D.O.B: 15-Nov-2018

by VANCOUVER  from ROCHA

 

Summary: 18-2:4:2    Prizemoney: $101,715    

 

Well related and talented 5yo mare Blackcomb for sale.

 

Blackcomb is a twice winner and four-time metropolitan placed 5yo mare with plenty of upside to her. Blackcomb is currently in training with Danny O’Brien and has more wins in store for the successful purchaser.

 

Blackcomb last raced on 29th July at Morphetville where she finished third over 2000m.

Blackcomb was a $150,000 yearling purchase and is by successful sire Vancouver out of the Group 2 winning Encosta De Lago mare Rocha. This makes her a half-sister to Group 3 winners Rocha Clock (Pierro) the winner of the Dark Jewel Classic. This is a brilliant family filled with stakes winners including Larrocha (Group 1 Australasian Oaks) Blackfriars (Group 1 VRC Derby & Successful sire), Manton (Group 2 winner) and many others.

 

Blackcomb is a good sort. She has plenty of quality to her and is clean and correct. Blackcomb stands approximately 16hh and weighs 526kg and is available for vet inspections prior to the conclusion of the auction.

 

For further information or to book an inspection please contact Luke on 0413 489 736.

Location

1300 Barwon Heads Road CONNEWARRE VIC

Pedigree

 

 

BLACKCOMB (AUS)
Brown mare       Foaled 2018 
 

VANCOUVER Medaglia d'Oro (USA)El PradoSadler's Wells
Cappucino BayBailjumper
SkatesDanehill (USA)Danzig
SkatingAt Talaq (USA)
ROCHA
    2005
Encosta de LagoFairy King (USA)Northern Dancer
Shoal CreekStar Way (GB)
LarrochaDanehill (USA)Danzig
Kensington Gardens (NZ)Grosvenor

VANCOUVER (AUS) (Bay 2012-Stud 2016). 4 wins at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Sire of 366 rnrs, 233 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. Madone (Del Mar San Clemente S., Gr.2), Mount Pleasant, Overpass, Vangelic, Yaletown, Battle Bling, Night Raid, Illicit Dreams, Canadian Dancer, He'spuregold, SP Postcode, Music Festival, Slim Slow Slider, Adelaide Miss, Hit the Woah, Nicky Two Shoes, Sarah Harper, Canadian Spice, Designs, Ticket to Ride and of Wingardium, etc.

 

1st dam

ROCHA, by Encosta de Lago. Winner at 2000m, A$238,150, VRC Wakeful S., Gr.2, 2d AJC Alm H., MVRC Essendon Mazda H., 3d AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Half-sister to  Grande Roche (dam of GALLA VANTING). Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

ROCHA CLOCK (f by Pierro) 7 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$1,115,765, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic H., Gr.3, VRC Inglis Bracelet, ATC TAB Venue Mode H., Yarraman Park H., Ranvet's Power Formula H., TAB H., 2d ATC Hot Danish S., Gr.2, Scone RC Inglis 3YO Guineas, L, ATC Invitation P., Schweppes H., 3d VRC Matron S., Gr.3, ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, BRC Magic Millions National Classic.

 Whiskey Shooter (f by Sebring) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$142,020, ATC Ranvet H., Win $10k Cash 2YO H., Tab.com.au H., MRC Ladbrokes Switch H., 3d ATC Ranvet H.

 Blackcomb (f by Vancouver) 2 wins. See below.

 China Gale (g by Pierro) 2 wins at 1350m, 1600m, 2d ATC Easy Lane H.

 Rock Together (f by Caravaggio (USA)) Winner at 1300m in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Nova Rocha (f by New Approach (Ire)) Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of-

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

 Carajillo (f by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) Winner at 1700m in Aust. Dam of-

 Par Avion. 4 wins to 1400m, A$94,300 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

LARROCHA, by Danehill (USA). 2 wins at 1300m, 2500m, A$240,540, South Australian Oaks, Gr.1, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d SAJC Carlton Draught S., Gr.3, Veuve Clicquot S., L, MRC March 2YO Fillies H., 4th MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2. Sister to BLACKFRIARS, MANTON, LIONS GATE, WATERFORD ROAD. Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

ROCHA (f Encosta de Lago) Winner. See above.

 Granados. Winner at 2250m, BRC Gallopers $1 Membership P., 3d MRC (Mornington) Sportingbet Best Tote Plus P. Producer.

 Grande Roche. Winner at 1200m in South Africa. Dam of-

GALLA VANTING (f Querari) 2 wins at 2, R193,750, Turffontein Pretty Polly S., Gr.3, Athina Juvenile P.

 

3rd dam

Kensington Gardens (NZ), by Grosvenor. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, A$151,055, AJC Ladysan Welter H., Rego H., Belmura Lad H., 2d STC Storm Queen S., Gr.2, AJC Services' Memorial Cup, L, 3d AJC Oaks, Gr.1, AJC Burke & Wills H., Tooheys Draught H., STC Tooheys Draught Welter H. Half-sister to Kremlin. Dam of 9 foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

BLACKFRIARS (c Danehill) Third on The 1999-2000 Australasian 3YO Classification (2100m+). 4 wins from 1450m to 2500m, A$809,950, Victoria Derby, Gr.1, VATC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Flag Choice Hotels H., VATC Boer War Centenary H., 2d VATC Yallourn Energy 2YO P. Sire.

LARROCHA (f Danehill) 2 wins. See above.

MANTON (c Danehill) 2 wins at 1200m, 2000m, A$217,225, STC Tulloch S., Gr.2, AJC Kookaburra H., 2d MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2, Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3, 3d NSW Tatt's RC Ming Dynasty H., L. Sire.

WATERFORD ROAD (c Danehill) 9 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$273,515, QTC Exhibition H., L, Werribee Cup, L, Kilmore Cup, L, 2d VATC Naturalism S., L, Heatherlie H., L, 3d Qld Tatt's RC Recognition S., L, SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., L. Sire.

LIONS GATE (c Danehill) 3 wins from 1450m to 2200m, A$160,760, Geelong Classic, L, MRC Corps of Commissionaires H., SAJC Gold Ace at Glenrae Stud P., 2d SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Hill-Smith S., L, 4th South Australian Derby, Gr.1, SAJC Chairman's S., L.

 Great Tradition. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

Khutulun (f Soldier's Tale) 8 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$498,085, MRC Big Screen Company H., Routleys Bakery H., Carol Kelly H., 3d MRC Lord S., L.

 Curzon Place. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Curzon Dancer. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

MASTER EIGHT (g Oamaru Force) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, HK$8,838,175, HKJC Bauhinia Sprint Trophy, Gr.3, BOC Life H., Spoonbill H., Hap Mun Bay H., Sapphire H., 3d HKJC Sprint Cup, Gr.2-twice.

 

Race Record: 2 wins at 1600m, 1700m, A$108,915, to 2022-23, 2d VRC Kennedy Oaks Preview, MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., Ladbrokes Cash in P., 3d SAJC Vale Mate Jurjevic H.

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

BLACKCOMB (AUS) 2018 Brown filly
by Vancouver - Rocha, by Encosta de Lago

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
21---A$2,500
3912-A$54,700
48122A$51,715
Totals:18242A$108,915
23/May/20214th of 9
(3.8)
MRC Ladbrokes Bet Ticker 2YO H., A$56,000, 1200m, time 1:11.95. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Design Artist was 1st and Cardigan Queen 2nd and Gracie Turf 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$2,500
18/Aug/20215th of 9
(4.3)
MRC Ladbrokes Cash in Maiden P., A$73,500, 1400m, time 1:26.51. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Adele Amour was 1st and Barb Raider 2nd and El Patroness 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$1,500
08/Sep/20212nd of 9
(1.3)
MRC Ladbrokes Cash in Maiden P., A$49,000, 1600m, time 1:38.50. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Rhinoceros was 1st and Quite the Lass 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$9,000
22/Sep/20212nd of 12
(2.0)
VRC Kennedy Oaks Preview, A$76,000, 1800m, time 1:50.61. Track soft(5). Carried 56.00kg. Barb Raider was 1st and Tiz My Bay 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: Damian Lane.A$13,500
09/Oct/20215th of 8
(1.2)
SAJC Hill Smith S., L, A$107,250, 1800m, time 1:52.29. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Cerberus was 1st and Beautyverse 2nd and Max Fire 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: B Vorster.A$4,425
23/Oct/20219th of 14
(7.3)
Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, A$300,000, 2040m, time 2:09.08. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Forgot You was 1st and Commander Harry 2nd and Beautyverse 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: John Allan.
04/Nov/202111th of 11
(22.7)
VRC Oaks, Gr.1, A$1,005,000, 2500m, time 2:40.99. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Willowy was 1st and Douceur 2nd and Biscayne Bay 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: D T & Mrs J O'Brien, P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay, J Sampson & Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham). Jockey: Damian Lane.
08/Mar/20224th of 9--trial--Colac TC Barrier Trial, 1000m. Recap was 1st and Foxy Tycoon 2nd and Crimson Factor 3rd.
17/Mar/20221st of 11
(1.5)
Pakenham RC Diamond Park Racing Maiden P., A$35,000, 1600m, time 1:39.68. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. All So Clear was 2nd and Mawkeb 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Damian Lane.A$19,250
09/Apr/20225th of 14
(6.3)
SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, A$107,475, 1800m, time 1:52.49. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Flagship Warrior was 1st and Palani 2nd and Daisies 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Jake Toeroek.A$4,425
07/May/202210th of 16
(4.6)
MRC Magic Millions National Sale H., A$130,000, 2000m, time 2:03.02. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg. Perfect Team was 1st and The Amazonian 2nd and Emperor of France 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Fred W Kersley.A$2,600
18/Oct/20221st of 5--trial--Moe RC Barrier Trial, 1200m. Dunkel was 2nd and Grevillea Robusta 3rd.
10/Nov/20227th of 14
(5.2)
Pakenham RC Sportsbet Bet With Mates H., A$37,500, 1600m, time 1:40.36. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Hollywood Park was 1st and Who's Your Papy 2nd and Nossenko 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Liam Riordan.A$750
25/Nov/20223rd of 11
(1.2)
Cranbourne TC Hygain H., A$40,000, 1600m, time 1:37.60. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Regal Azmon was 1st and Day in Heaven 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: D Moor.A$3,600
09/Dec/20227th of 7
(14.5)
MVRC Cirka H., A$56,400, 2040m, time 2:04.99. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg. Uniquely was 1st and Wahine Toa 2nd and Delta Tango 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: D Moor.A$1,200
16/May/20231st of 8--trial--Werribee RC Barrier Trial, 1100m. Run Walrus Run was 2nd and Pressure Cooker 3rd.
25/May/20232nd of 10
(0.1)
Kilmore TC Georgina & Co H., A$27,000, 1450m, time 1:30.88. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Fast Melody was 1st and Powerbound 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: J Mott.A$4,590
10/Jun/20232nd of 15
(0.2)
MRC Senet Gambling Law Experts H., A$80,000, 1600m, time 1:40.27. Track soft(7). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Glamdam was 1st and Arktika 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Matthew Cartwright.A$14,400
28/Jun/20235th of 14
(5.2)
MRC Tobin Bros Celebrating H., A$55,000, 1600m, time 1:41.27. Track heavy(8). Carried 53.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Crimson Light was 1st and Lievore 2nd and Born Hustler 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Celine Gaudray.A$1,650
14/Jul/20231st of 13
(1.5)
Geelong RC Jai Roderick Memorial H., A$37,500, 1700m, time 1:44.24. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Superstock was 2nd and Justifiable Award 3rd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Jye Mc Neil.A$20,625
29/Jul/20233rd of 12
(3.5)
SAJC Vale Mate Jurjevic H., A$55,000, 2009m, time 2:10.51. Track soft(6). Carried 55.00kg. Orbital Express was 1st and Exalted Ruth 2nd. Trainer: D T O'Brien. Owner: Balmerino Racing Partnership (Mgr: J Rosham), P Prendergast, C Mathieson, J Gunston, L Breust, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Roughead, L Shiels, T Moore, J Fowler, I Lilburne, R McKay, M Guy, H McKay & J Sampson. Jockey: Liam Riordan.A$4,900
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.