2023 SEPTEMBER (Early) Online Sale

MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) (Bay 2014-Stud 2018). 7 wins-3 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 119 rnrs, 44 wnrs, inc. SW Royal Merchant (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), Steel City, SP Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Cadetship, Calico Jack, High Blue Sea, Merchant Boss, Naval Trader, Standing Order, Venetian Blue, Purveyor, Drop the Verse, Merchelle, Piraeus, Sailors Book, Cottee, Diana's Affair, Dirty Merchant, etc.

1st dam

MCCARTNEY (NZ), by Alamosa. Winner at 1600m in NZ. Half-sister to SERENA MISS, Gifted Lad. Dam of 2 named foals, both raced, inc:-

 Beatlemania (f by Merchant Navy) See below.

2nd dam

GIFTED LASS, by More Than Ready (USA). Raced twice. Half-sister to PRESENTLY, Another Time,  Head Over Heels (dam of NEW PREDATOR). Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, all winners, inc:-

SERENA MISS (f Iffraaj) Top Filly on The 2014-15 NZ 2YO Free H. 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$214,375, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Christmas in Centennial 2YO H., 2d WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Wanganui JC Veandercross Juvenile P., 3d New Zealand Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1. Dam of 2 winners-

Centimental (f Snitzel) 4 wins to 1500m, A$308,330, ATC Chandon H., TAB H., 2d ATC Widden S., Gr.3, Drinkwise 2YO P., Peltzer Special Achievement H., Agency Real Estate H., Bowermans Furniture H., TAB H., TAB Venue Mode 2YO P.

Gifted Lad (g Zabeel) 3 wins from 1950m to 2200m, 2d ARC Hamilton Eye Clinic H., SAJC Hughes Chauffeured Limousines. H., 3d VRC St Leger, L, ARC Warriors.kiwi H.

 Brahmarahma. 2 wins at 1400m, 1600m, Manawatu RC Nelson Pine Industries H.

 Rock Express. 2 wins at 2000m, 2100m, BOP RC Ultimate Motor Group H., 3d ARC Westbury Stud H.

 Pinyin. 4 wins from 1700m to 2000m in Singapore.

 McCartney. Winner. See above.

3rd dam

CENTAINE'S GIFT (NZ), by Centaine. 5 wins from 1850m to 2100m, STC Eveleigh H., 2d AJC Evening Peal H., STC Gnapur H., Maroubra RSL H., 3d AJC Walter Swinburn H., STC Crewman H., Waterfall H. Half-sister to Notwithstanding, The Almighty One. Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

PRESENTLY (c Unbridled's Song) 10 wins-1 at 2-to 1250m, A$476,320, AJC Hall Mark S., L, Razor Sharp H., L, Show County H., L, NSW Tatt's RC Carrington S., L, STC Nivea Visage Girls Day Out H., Korea Racing Association H., Clarendon Homes H., Daily Telegraph Newspaper H., Cabra-Vale Diggers H., QTC Hourly 2YO H., 2d STC Frederick Clissold S., Gr.3, Star Kingdom S., Gr.3, AJC Razor Sharp H., L, 3d STC Satellite S., L, 4th AJC Challenge S., Gr.2, STC Missile S., Gr.3, Concorde S., Gr.3.

Another Time (f Gilded Time) Winner at 2, 2d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Red Waratah. 3 wins to 1550m, STC Caravan Camping Supershow H.

 Head Over Heels. Winner at 1100m, 2d VRC Johnstaff Projects H., SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., MVRC Pulse Pharmacy H., 3d MRC Love a Show 2YO H. Dam of 6 winners-

NEW PREDATOR (c New Approach) 5 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R1,874,500, Turffontein Charity Mile, Gr.2, Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Turffontein Citizen P., Vaal Racing It's a Rush P., 2d Turffontein Dingaans H., Gr.2, Hawaii S., Gr.2, 3d Turffontein Horse Chestnut S., Gr.1-twice, Greyville Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Turffontein Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2, Get Your Tickets at Webticket S., 4th Greyville Gold Challenge, Gr.1, Turffontein Charity Mile, Gr.2, Johannesburg Spring Challenge, Gr.2, Greyville Drill Hall S., Gr.2, Turffontein Tony Ruffel S., Gr.3. Sire.

 Snippet's Gift. Winner at 1200m in Aust. Dam of-

 Media Academy. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Coal Crusher (g Turffontein) 8 wins to 1400m, A$491,640, to 2022-23, ATC Kerrie Borger H., Grainshaker Vodka H., Vinery Yearlings H., Newcastle JC Karaka 2023 H., Gosford RC Tooheys H., 2d ATC Ranvet H., Goulburn Cup, 3d ATC Star Kingdom H., Gr.3, 4th ATC Hall Mark S., Gr.3, Maurice McCarten H., Gr.3.

4th dam

FOREVER AND EVER, by Authentic Heir. Raced once. Half-sister to WRIT 'N' WONDER, She's Blushing. Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

Notwithstanding (c Nassipour) 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, A$139,430, VRC Bargain Box Fabrics Welter H., 2d Moonee Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, 3d VRC Dalgety H., Gr.2.

The Almighty One (c He is Risen) 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, NZ$31,625, A$124,750, BTC Marco Polo East West Cuisine H., MVRC Membership No Joining Fee H., 2d ARC Great Northern Foal S., L.

 Celebrity Status. Unplaced. Dam of 6 winners-

 Belongs in Lights. Raced once. Dam of 4 winners-

WEISSMULLER (g Handsome Ransom) 8 wins from 1200m to 2100m, NZ$149,585, A$15,075, Wellington S., Gr.3, Waikato RC NZ Horse Magic H., Wairoa RC Wairoa Cup, CJC Canterbury Club Luncheon H.

TRAVOLTA (g Handsome Ransom) 6 wins from 1300m to 2400m, NZ$46,800, A$457,910, ATC Australia Day Cup, L, 2d ATC Summer Cup, Gr.3.

 Rochfort. Unraced. Dam of-

ROCH 'N' HORSE (f Per Incanto) 5 wins at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$144,600, A$2,940,800, to 2022-23, VRC Sprint Classic, Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Finance Sprint H., L, ARC Mainstream Plumbing H., 2d WRC Telegraph S., Gr.1, VRC Bobbie Lewis H., Gr.2, Gilgai S., Gr.2, WRC Lightning H., L, Counties Bowl, L, 3d MVRC William Reid S., Gr.1, 4th MVRC Carlyon S., L, Waikato RC Sprint H., L.

Race Record:

Placed at 3 in 2022-23 in Aust.