2023 AUGUST (Late) Online Sale

PIERRO (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 11 wins-6 at 2, ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in Aust. in 2016-17. Sire of 591 rnrs, 394 wnrs, 34 SW, inc. Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Arcadia Queen, Regal Power, Shadow Hero, Pierata, Pinot, Furore, Osipenko, Dragon Leap, Paris Dior, Reelem in Ruby, Action, Roy Had Enough, Persan, Rock, Tulip, Pierossa, Bellevue Hill, Gamay, Rocha Clock, Parry Sound, Arcadia Prince, etc.

1st dam

HIGH GRACE, by Flying Spur. 2 wins at 1400m in Aust. Dam of 1 named foal, 1 winner-

 Fields of Grace (f by Pierro) Winner. See below.

2nd dam

LAVENDER RISE, by Gold Ace. Unraced. Half-sister to DOPFF, RIZON, READY TO LIFT, Whitford Hill,  Hi Queen (dam of CURRIGEE),  Ascendo (dam of SIR CLIVE, ASCENDING). Dam of 3 named foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:-

 High Grace. 2 wins. See above.

 Charge Up. 2 wins at 1100m in Aust.

3rd dam

ON THE RISE (NZ), by Crested Wave (USA). Winner at 1600m in NZ. Half-sister to KHAMACRUZ, SNOW CHIEF,  Lacework (dam of SYBEEL, CHAMOIX),  Regal Odyssey (dam of REGENT STREET). Dam of 15 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

DOPFF (f Tights) 8 wins from 1300m to 1900m, NZ$93,500, ARC Bluebird Foods Trophy, Gr.2, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, Egmont RC Evergreen S., L, ARC Cambridge Stud H., Waikato RC Rollo's Marine H., Rotorua RC Linda Jones 3YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

Octapussy (f Octagonal) 6 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$52,375, A$179,750, STC Fine & Dandy Welter H., Waikato RC Hamilton Cup, 2d BTC Doomben Cup, Gr.1, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2. Dam of 7 winners-

PUSSY WILLOW (f O'Reilly) Third top filly on the 2011-12 NZ 2YO Free H. 2 wins at 2, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, 2d Whangarei RC 91.6 More FM H.

PUSSY O'REILLY (f O'Reilly) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$185,040, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Westbury Classic, Gr.3, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.3.

INSIDE AGENT (c Stravinsky) Winner at 1400m, A$110,950, VRC Poseidon S., L, 2d VRC Hilton S, L.

Irion (f Danroad) 4 wins at 1300m, 1600m, MRC Isuzu Trucks P., Hawkes Bay Stella Artois Mile, 3d ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

ZOURION (f Zoustar) 2 wins at 2, NZ$76,840, in 2022-23, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2.

PEARL OF ALSACE (f Tavistock) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$143,590, in 2022-23, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Hiremaster S., Il Tempo H., Hawkes Bay AHD Animal Supplier H., 4th Auckland TR New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1.

 Our Riesling. 4 wins from 1500m to 2050m, VATC Savoir H., How Now H. Dam of 5 winners-

VALPOLICELLA (f Red Ransom) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1600m to 2100m, NZ$105,300, A$7,150, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, ARC Champagne S., L, Waikato RC Kaatoon H., 4th ARC Soliloquy S., L, Gold Coast Bracelet, L. Dam of 6 winners-

VAVASOUR (f Redoute's Choice) 5 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$260,450, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.3, Waikato Cup, Gr.3, ARC Dunstan Feeds Qualifier, 2d ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Avondale 2YO Classic, Te Aroha JC Piako Rural Services 2YO H., 3d ARC Soliloquy S., L, 4th ARC Sofitel Luxury Hotels S., Gr.3. Producer.

CATALONIA - VILANOVA (Aust.) (g Commands) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, NZ$61,650, A$594,460, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, ATC Tattersalls Club Cup, L, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, 2d BRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, Champagne Classic, Gr.2, Warrnambool Cup, L, 3d Queensland Derby, Gr.1, ATC Up & Coming S., Gr.3, Craven P., Gr.3.

CELEBRITY DREAM (f Thorn Park) 11 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$628,050, WATC La Trice Classic, Gr.3, Jungle Mist Classic, L, Starstruck Classic, L, Sheila Gwynne Classic, L, Jungle Dawn Classic, L-twice, 2d WATC Jungle Mist Classic, L.

 Elusive Dreams. 4 wins from 1400m to 2100m, 3d Cambridge JC Mitavite H. Dam of 2 winners-

 Elusive Nature. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

SHEZZACATCH (f Savabeel) 2 wins at 1200m, 1300m, NZ$99,430, Hawkes Bay El Roca Trophy, L, 2d Hawkes Bay Nelson & McDougal Racing H., 3d Cambridge Breeders S., Gr.3, 4th WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1.

 Pineau. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Dam of 5 winners-

MATCHBREAKER - MONSTER KAKA (H.K.) (g Makfi) 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 2d HKJC Lugard H., 3d HKJC Nightjar H., Dorset H., Norman Conqueror H.

TRAVIMYFRIEND (g Tavistock) 7 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$119,750, A$363,660, VRC Sofitel H., L, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3.

DANCER'S TALE (f Tale of the Cat) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1300m, NZ$75,810, CJC Welcome S., L, WRC Gazley H., Wanganui JC 94.4 The Sound 2YO S., 3d WRC Wellesley S., L. Producer.

RIZON (g Zabeel) 4 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$24,450, A$327,450, MRC Herbert Power S., Gr.2, VRC Riverdale H., WRC Q5M H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, MRC Beau Gem H., Matamata RC Rich Hill Stud H., 3d ARC Lindauer Special Reserve H.

READY TO LIFT (f More Than Ready) 10 wins from 1200m to 2400m, A$598,480, AJC Summer Cup, Gr.3, STC Kingston Town S., Gr.3, WJ McKell Cup, L, Epona S., L, Christmas Cup, L, Sydney Pet & Animal Show Welter H., Vale Jim Fleming AO H., Grand Pavilion Opening H., 2d QTC Brisbane Cup, Gr.2. Producer.

Whitford Hill (f Grosvenor) 5 wins from 1200m to 2000m, ARC Fayette Park Mile H., Waikato RC Cambridge Thoroughbred Transport H., 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waipa RC Galilee S., L, 3d ARC TV Guide H., 4th Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L. Producer.

 Rising Above. 5 wins from 1000m to 1800m, A$113,020, AJC La Perouse H., Dunfermline H., Kista H., Research H. Dam of-

 Eyes Light Up. Unraced. Dam of-

SUNSHINE REGION (g One Cool Cat) 3 wins at 1200m in Macau, Macau Lisboa Juvenile, L, 3d Macau Lisboa Sand Prelude.

 Medrano. Winner at 1100m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

Fonsalette (f Belardo) Placed at 2 & 3, 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders S., Gr.2, 4th Manawatu Sires Produce S., Gr.1.

 Hi Queen. Winner at 2000m, 2d AJC Matador Towbars H., STC Punchbowl H., 3d STC Campbellfield H., Brighton H. Dam of 2 winners-

CURRIGEE (g Danewin) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2200m, NZ$7,000, A$216,990, Tasmanian Derby, Gr.3, VRC Dowling Forest H., 2d BTC Abigroup Contractors H., 3d QTC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Lyndhurst Stud H., Boom Logistics H., Townsville Cup.

 Ascendo. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

SIR CLIVE (g Bigstone) Champion 3YO in NZ in 2000-01 (Stayer). Top of The 2000-2001 NZ 3YO Free H. (1650m+). 7 wins-3 at 2-to 1500m, NZ$161,575, A$495,600, AJC Hobartville S., Gr.2, CJC South Island 2YO S., L, Ashburton RC Ray Coupland S., L, Ashburton 2YO Classic, 2d Australian Derby, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, CJC AMP Savings & Investment Portfolio 2YO H., 3d Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1, MVRC John F Feehan S., Gr.2, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2.

ASCENDING (f Bigstone) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Egmont RC Fayette Park S., Gr.3, ARC Coca-Cola H., Avondale JC Frank Sing H. Producer.

 Coupon. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

 Bella Daniela. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of-

SARACINO (g Per Incanto) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$184,375, A$332,395, VRC Danehill S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Foxbridge P., Gr.2, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, WATC Belmont Newmarket H., L, 2d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, WATC Beaufine S., L, 3d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Waikato Sprint, Gr.1, WATC Scenic Blast S., L-twice, 4th WATC Idyllic Prince S., L.

Race Record:

Winner at 2050m in Aust.