2023 AUGUST (Early) Online Sale

STRATEGIC (AUS) (1992). 7 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1. Sire of 964 rnrs, 633 wnrs, 29 SW, inc. Mistegic (AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1), Meurice, Platelet, etc. Sire of the dams of 881 rnrs, 583 wnrs, 25 SW, inc. Holler, Le Romain, Griante, Sonntag, Passive Aggressive, Cherry Tortoni, French Fern, Zou Dancer, Missrock, Furnaces, Diamond Earth, Lady of Harrods, Volcanic Rock, Commando Hunt, Gon Sai Baau, In Good Time, Sylpheed, Hursley, Gold Alloy, etc.

1st dam

ROYAL TANGO, by Royal Academy (USA). 5 wins to 1400m, 2d SAJC Happy Giggle H. Half-sister to VENTILAGO. Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

DASHITUDE (f by Dash for Cash) 7 wins-4 at 2-to 1250m, A$321,810, SAJC Dequetteville S., L, MRC Sportingbet 2YO H., SAJC Sportingbet 2YO P., Dominant H., Veolia Environmental Services 2YO P., Darley H., Happy 40th Dion Koch H., 2d SAJC Darley H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Dash It. 4 wins at 1200m, 1300m in 2022-23, SAJC Adelaide Galvanising Industry H.

 Jimmy Witha Dash. 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m, 3d SAJC GH Mumm P.

 Born Bad. 3 wins at 1200m in Aust.

 Just a Bigger Dash (g by Dash for Cash) 4 wins to 1400m, A$106,830, SAJC Casino Royale P., Twilight Races H., 2d SAJC Aspire H., Junction H., 3d SAJC Schweppes Oaks Raceday H.

 Strategic Agenda (f by Strategic) 3 wins. See below.

 Zip Royale (g by Jeune (GB)) 3 wins to 1200m, SAJC NUW & LUCRF Super S., 2d SAJC Boag's H., Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., 3d SAJC Allan Scott Park H., Balfours H.

 Jessie Cango (f by Real Jester) 3 wins at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-

 Brigalow Queen. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

 Uncle Keithy (g by Dash for Cash) 2 wins at 1300m in Aust.

 Eucollo (g by Alannan (USA)) Winner at 1350m in Aust.

 Graham's Gift (f by King de Lago) Placed in Aust.

2nd dam

LIGHT ACTION, by Without Fear (Fr). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1050m to 1600m, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, Gr.3, Out of Danger H., Victoria Short H., Bold Prospect H., 2d SAJC Floodbird H., Independence Day H., Te Rapa H., 3d SAJC Lord Mayor's Mile H., L. Blood-sister to TO THE WIND, Winds of Fate, Temple of Doom. Dam of 14 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

VENTILAGO (c Rory's Jester) 11 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, A$203,660, Darwin Cup, L, SAJC Axinite 2YO H., 2d SAJC Connoisseur Collection H., Hello Dolly 2YO H., Wednesday 2YO H., 3d VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L, SAJC Ducatoon H., Life Members H., 4th MVRC Southern Cross Apartments S., L.

 Ta Ta. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, AJC Shading H., 2d AJC Rosenblums' H., 3d AJC Jaguar Racing H., Clifton Gardens H. Producer.

 Royal Tango. 5 wins. See above.

 Final Player - Grand Tycoon (Mal.). 4 wins at 1200m in Aust. and Malaysia, 2d MVRC Super VOBIS Moonee Valley 2YO H.

 Blue Thunder - Bonanza (Mac.). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m in Aust. and Macau.

 Dragon of Light. 2 wins at 1000m, 1200m in Macau.

 Star Kid. 2 wins at 1400m, 1800m in Aust.

 Ventiaction. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

3rd dam

TALENTED JANE, by Ruantallan (GB). Raced once. Sister to TRUEANTALLAN, RUACANA (dam of TO THE WIND), half-sister to MAKEMO, Matey Jane (dam of TRENCH DIGGER),  Jitabidi (dam of NASSABIDI),  Miss Goldilocks (dam of SOLOMON). Dam of 5 named foals, 4 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

LIGHT ACTION (f Without Fear) 4 wins. See above.

 Chandada Gamble. 8 wins from 1400m to 2800m, Oakbank RC State Bank Country Cup.

 Lady Chaplin. Winner at 2, WATC Cygnet Graduation S., 2d WATC Brooksway Graduation S., 3d WATC Ashburton H., Swan Special Light H. Producer.

4th dam

SMOKEY JANE, by Smokey Eyes (Ire). 4 wins at 1m, 1¼m, VATC Toorak H., Neerim H., MVRC Suburban H., Melbourne RC WP Mein Welter H., 2d Melbourne RC JJ Liston S., 3d VRC Edward Manifold S., Melbourne RC Sandown Guineas. Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

TRUEANTALLAN (c Ruantallan) 8 wins from 1600m to 2400m, WATC Queen's Cup, 2d WATC Belmont Park Cup, 3d WATC Premier's Cup, Tattersall's Cup.

MAKEMO (c Matrice) 14 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, PARC Challenge S., SAJC Stuart S., Wimbledon H., 2d PARC Challenge S.

RUACANA (f Ruantallan) 4 wins from 1600m to 2450m, SAJC Labor Day Cup, Beaumont Graduation S., Royal Park Graduation S., 2d SAJC Black Diamond H. Dam of 6 winners-

TO THE WIND (c Without Fear) 9 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$103,305, VATC Schweppes Cup, Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., Gr.3, 2d STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, 3d SAJC Spring S., Gr.2.

 Steps to Heaven. Unplaced. Dam of-

 Step to Reason. 6 wins to 1400m, SAJC Belle Chanson H. Dam of 3 winners-

DANTE'S VOLONTE (g Dante's Fury) 9 wins to 1200m, A$298,375, WATC Australia Day S., L, 3d WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L.

SPECCIO (g Kendel Star) 7 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$260,025, WATC York S., L, 2d Bunbury S., L.

 Crenna. Unplaced. Dam of 2 winners-

LEOTA JANE (f Gay Gambler) 3 wins to 1500m, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, 2d SAJC Iko H. Producer.

 Madam Hostess. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

SKY BULLET (g Bellotto) 6 wins at 1000m, 1200m, S$322,057, Singapore TC Tiger Beer Triple Challenge No.1, L, Class 2 H.

Matey Jane (f Matrice) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1m, MVRC Ailsa H., 3d VATC One Thousand Guineas, Sandown Guineas. Dam of 7 winners-

TRENCH DIGGER (g Steel Pulse) 15 wins to 1500m, A$172,525, AJC Expressway S., Gr.2, STC Phar Lap S., Gr.2, AJC Royal Sovereign S., Gr.3, Shorts H., L, City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, STC Civic H., L, 3d AJC Apollo S., Gr.2, Galaxy H., Gr.2.

 Whiskey Jane. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

 Imperial Stakas. Winner at 900m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

HADDLE MCDADDLE (g Strategic) 8 wins from 1400m to 1800m, NZ$33,050, A$336,233, Balaklava Cup, L, 2d VRC Winter Championship H., L.

 Jitabidi. Winner at 2, SAJC Honolulu H. Dam of 7 winners-

NASSABIDI (c Nassipour) 7 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$137,340, ACT RC Canberra Cup, L, 3d VRC Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Miss Goldilocks. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

SOLOMON (c Magic King) 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, Tasmanian Guineas, L, 3d TTC Mowbray S., Gr.3.

 Smokey Locks. Winner at 1050m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

QUIT SMOKIN' (f Never Quit) 4 wins-2 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, A$78,080, TRC Thoroughbred Breeders' Classic, L, One Thousand Guineas, L. Producer.

 Broker's Dream. Winner at 2, 3d TRC Alexandra P. Dam of 4 winners-

CANONISE (c Don't Say Halo) 4 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$1,345,750, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, Merson Cooper S., Gr.3, SAJC Exel Adelaide Million S., MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., 2d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, SAJC ABCOS Breeders Bonus S., 4th AJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Wishes for All. Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

 Maybe an Angel. Winner at 1400m, TRC Hyundai Excel P.H. Dam of 7 winners-

IONACOLUMBA (f Celtic Swing) 3 wins from 1400m to 2100m, A$89,965, Tasmanian Oaks, L, TRC Charles O'Conor H. Producer.

 Gainsborough Gold. Placed at 2 in Aust. Dam of 6 winners-

GOLDEN SERPENT (g Cobra) 23 wins-3 at 2-from 1100m to 1800m, A$310,220, VATC Royal Show H., L, 3d Tasmanian Derby, Gr.3.

 Clap Hands. Unplaced. Dam of 8 winners-

 Jev Encore. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

CALOPHYLLA (f Magellan) 7 wins from 1100m to 1600m, A$162,410, WATC Champion Fillies S., Gr.3, Burswood Theatre H., 2d WATC Hahn Premium Light Classic S., L, 3d WATC Strickland S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Gold Tranche. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

MARQUEE STAR (c Kaoru Star) 15 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$118,405, AJC Shorts H., L, 2d STC Canterbury S., Gr.2. Sire.

 Tina's Spirit. 2 wins at 1200m in NZ. Dam of 6 winners-

THE RED EXPRESS (g Exploding Prospect) Third top colt on The 1995-96 NZ 2YO Free H. 18 wins-2 at 2-from 800m to 1600m, NZ$245,105, CJC Challenge S.H., Gr.3, 2d CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3, 3d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, CJC Stewards' S.H., Gr.3-twice.

Explosive (f Exploding Prospect) 3 wins at 1200m, Hawkes Bay Lindauer H., 3d Foxton RC Castletown S., L. Dam of 5 winners-

EXTRA EXPLOSIVE (f Ekraar) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1150m, 1200m, Foxton RC Castletown S., L, 2d Counties RC Challenge Pukekohe 3YO H. Dam of 2 winners-

EXPLOSIVE JACK (g Jakkalberry) 6 wins from 1600m to 3200m, A$3,186,230, to 2022-23, ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Sydney Cup, Gr.1, SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, Tasmanian Derby, L, 2d Canberra Cup, L, Bendigo JC St Leger Trial, 3d BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2.

Explosive Dancer (f San Luis) 2 wins at 1200m, 1600m, 3d Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 4th Counties Challenge S., L. Dam of 3 winners-

VIN DE DANCE (g Roc de Cambes) Joint Head of the 2017-18 NZ 3YO Free H. 3 wins from 1200m to 2400m, NZ$670,450, A$143,250, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata RC Kaimai S., L, 2d Waikato RC Harcourts Realty H., 3d ARC Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, MRC Alannah Hill H., 4th ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1, Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, Taranaki Cup, Gr.3.

 Flamboyant Spirit. Unraced. Dam of-

 Really Explosive. Unplaced. Dam of-

 Mia Mamma. 3 wins at 1200m, 3d Otago RC KB Contractors H., Mosgiel Tavern H. Dam of-

SPECIAL SWEY (g Sweynesse) 2 wins at 2000m, NZ$12,880, A$145,000, in 2022-23, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

Race Record: 3 wins at 1050m, 1100m, A$89,985, Oakbank RC Chefs Superstore H., TRC Salters Hire H., 2d TRC Skillinvest H., Ladbrokes Switch H., Ladbrokes Bet Ticker H., Ladbrokes H., Raine & Horne H., TTC Piper's Brook Vineyard H., 3d SAJC Holdfast Insurance 2YO P., Gawler & Barossa JC Goldin Farms 2YO P.

Served by Dirty Work. Date of last service, 04.10.2022.