2023 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale

FASTNET ROCK (AUS) (2001). 6 wins to 1200m, VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire of 2123 rnrs, 1509 wnrs, 193 SW, inc. Rocket Spade (New Zealand Derby, Gr.1), Sherwood Forest, Avantage, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Gytrash, Santa Ana Lane, Rhea Moon, Zougotcha, Glint of Hope, Palaisipan, Russian Emperor, Tivaci, Learning to Fly, Veight, Warm Heart, Ain't Easy, Lily Pond, High Definition, Innisfree, Mount Pleasant, Spirited Express, I Am Superman, etc.

1st dam

TEN CARAT ROCK, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire). Unraced. Sister to SLIDING CUBE (dam of RUBICK), three-quarter-sister to PLATINUM SCISSORS, REDOUTE'S CHOICE, Superior Sateen, Monsoon Wedding (dam of PRECIOUS LORRAINE, LUCKY RAQUIE), half-sister to MANHATTAN RAIN, ECHOES OF HEAVEN,  The Broken Shore (dam of SHOALS, GROUNDSWELL),  Taste of Heaven (dam of HEAVENLY CURLIN). Dam of 7 named foals, 4 to race, all winners, inc:-

RUSTIC STEEL (g by Deep Field). 8 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,720,490, to 2022-23, Scone Cup, L, ATC Big Dance H., Gosford RC Coast H., ATC Earthlight at Darley H., Vinery Stud H., Sharp Extensive it P., Newcastle JC Polytrack Provincial Qualifier, 3d ATC Cleanaway H., TAB H., Claire Lever Racing H.

 Twentyfour Carat (c by I Am Invincible). 2 wins at 1400m, A$108,350, ATC Territories Yearlings H., Precise Air H., 2d ATC Grunt at Yulong Australia H., 3d ATC Events 2YO H.

 Carartie (f by Flying Artie). 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$103,955, to 2022-23, 2d ATC Hunter Valley Wildlife Park H., Heineken 3 H., 3d ATC Drinkwise H.

 Lady Cartier (f by Fastnet Rock). Winner. See below.

2nd dam

SHANTHA'S CHOICE, by Canny Lad. Winner at 2, 2d VATC Kilshery H. Three-quarter-sister to HE'S NO PIE EATER, half-sister to HURRICANE SKY, UMATILLA, Makarova (dam of RULING DYNASTY),  Show Dancing (dam of AL MAHER, SALAMEH),  Twyla (dam of MURJANA). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

PLATINUM SCISSORS (c Danehill (USA)) 5 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$982,800, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.2, GCTC AD Hollindale S., Gr.2, 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2-twice. Sire.

REDOUTE'S CHOICE (c Danehill (USA)) Joint Champion 3YO in Aust/NZ in 1999-2000. Champion 3YO Miler in Australia in 1999-2000. 5 wins-2 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$1,567,850, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, CF Orr S., Gr.1, MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1, 2d MVRC Australia S., Gr.1. Champion sire.

MANHATTAN RAIN (c Encosta de Lago) Joint second on 2008-09 Australasian 2YO Classification. 2 wins at 2, A$1,311,200, AJC Sires Produce S., Gr.1, 2d MVRC WS Cox P., Gr.1, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1. Sire.

SLIDING CUBE (f Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, A$179,625, AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3, Keith Mackay H., L, Picton Bowling Club H., 2d AJC Light Fingers S., Gr.2, 4th AJC Surround S., Gr.2. Dam of 2 winners-

RUBICK (c Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$379,500, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, ATC TAB Iphone App 2YO P., 3d ATC Challenge S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Rex is a Star. Winner at 2, ATC Bowermans Office Furniture 2YO H., 2d ATC Universal Prince 2YO P. Dam of-

 Whatadeel. Unraced. Dam of-

ITZA CHARMDEEL (g Charm Spirit (Ire)) 2 wins at 2 in 2022-23, Levin RC Ryder S., L.

ECHOES OF HEAVEN (c Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, A$154,725, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, 2d South Australian Derby, Gr.1, 3d SAJC Chairman's S., Gr.3. Sire.

Superior Sateen (c Danehill (USA)) 2 wins at 1100m, 1500m, STC Clubs NSW H., 3d AJC Dulcify H., L. Sire.

Monsoon Wedding (f Danehill (USA)) Placed at 2, 3d STC Magic Night S., Gr.2. Dam of 10 winners-

PRECIOUS LORRAINE (f Encosta de Lago) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1600m, 2400m, A$247,750, South Australia Fillies Classic, Gr.3, VRC Gibson Carmichael S., L, SAJC Oaklands P., L, 4th MVRC AAMI Vase, Gr.2. Dam of 3 winners-

MEUSE (f Snitzel) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1600m, A$196,100, SAJC Laelia S., L, MRC Thomas North 2YO H., 3d VRC Vanity S., Gr.3.

LUCKY RAQUIE (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 2, A$205,650, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L, 3d ATC Gimcrack S., L. Producer.

Quench the Thirst (f Encosta de Lago) Winner at 1600m, 2d SAJC Hill Smith S., L. Dam of 4 winners-

SANGRIA (f I Am Invincible) 4 wins to 1250m, A$182,380, VRC Incognitus S., L, ATC Sepoy at Darley H.

 Princess Narine. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m, A$138,810, MRC Robert Hunter H., The Cove Hotel H. Dam of 4 winners-

SUMMER MONSOON (g Stratum) 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$233,828, to 2022-23, CJC Stewards H., Gr.3, Double Tree by Hilton Karaka H., Cambridge JC Hutton Contracting H., 2d Matamata RC Slipper S., L.

 The Broken Shore. Winner at 1100m, ATC Landmark Hotel P., 3d ATC Styletread.com.au 2YO H. Dam of 5 winners-

SHOALS (f Fastnet Rock) Equal Leading Older Female on the 2018 WTR (Sprint). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2017-18. 7 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$2,535,270, ATC Surround S., Gr.1, VRC Myer Classic, Gr.1, SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, 2d ATC Canterbury S., Gr.1.

GROUNDSWELL (g Fastnet Rock) 6 wins to 1500m, A$623,310, SAJC City of Adelaide H., L, 3d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, VRC Carbine Club S., Gr.3, MRC Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3.

 Taste of Heaven. Winner at 1300m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

HEAVENLY CURLIN (f Curlin) 3 wins at 8½f, 1¼m, US$138,599, Woodbine Maple Leaf S., Gr.3, Allowance, 4th Woodbine Trillium S., Gr.3.

 Unspoken Choice. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

 Hot Summer Night. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

SUMMER SHAM (f Not a Single Doubt) 3 wins to 1400m, A$192,550, MRC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.2, MVRC Independent Turf Services H.

Race Record: Winner at 1400m, 3d MRC (Mornington) Annie Ammitzboll P.

Produce Record: Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race.

2019  Ballon Bleu (f by Written Tycoon). Placed at 3 in 2022-23 in Aust.

2020  Juste un Clou (f by Brazen Beau). Unraced.

2021 (c by I Am Invincible).

2022 (f by Zoustar).

Missed in 2023.