2023 SEPTEMBER (Early) 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 597 rnrs, 400 wnrs, 34 SW, inc. Levendi (ATC Australian Derby, Gr.1), Arcadia Queen, Regal Power, Shadow Hero, Pierata, Pinot, Furore, Dragon Leap, Osipenko, 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

IMPOSING LASS (NZ), by Makfi (GB). 5 wins from 1350m to 1800m, A$357,975, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, ATC Schweppes H., Ranvet H., 2d Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Schweppes H., 3d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2, ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3. Sister to BONNEVAL, (THE) FRONTMAN, half-sister to LORD ARTHUR, FULL OF SPIRIT, LADY CUMQUAT. Dam of 3 named foals, 1 to race, inc:-

 Pickaxe (g by Pierro) See below.

2nd dam

IMPOSINGLY, by Zabeel. Winner at 1950m in Aust. Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2016-17. Sister to Sunnah, three-quarter-sister to ST REIMS, CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE, NADEGE), Sursum Corda,  Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY), half-sister to  Reine de Jeu (dam of FITOCRACY). Dam of 11 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

BONNEVAL (f Makfi) NZ Horse of the Year in 2016-17 & 2017-18. Champion 3YO & Stayer in NZ in 2016-17. Champion Middle Distance Horse in NZ in 2017-18. Top Filly on The 2016-17 NZ 3YO Free H (1600m+). NZ Bloodstock Filly of the Year in 2016-17. 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1300m to 2400m, NZ$301,500, A$1,323,000, Australian Oaks, Gr.1, MRC Underwood S., Gr.1, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, MVRC Dato' Tan Chin Nam S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, Hawkes Bay Lowland S., Gr.3, Bec Brad & Richard Turn 40 2YO S., 3d WRC Desert Gold S., Gr.3.

LORD ARTHUR (g Camelot) 2 wins at 1400m, 2100m, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, 3d ARC Barfoot & Thompson H.

IMPOSING LASS (f Makfi) 5 wins. See above.

FULL OF SPIRIT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$129,275, A$163,750, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, ARC JRA Trophy H., Manawatu RC Kevin O'Connor & Associates H., 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Matamata Cup, L, Scone Cup, L, ARC Gucci 3YO S., 3d ATC Eremein H., Waikato RC Calegastro H., 4th ATC Australian Oaks, Gr.1. Producer.

LADY CUMQUAT (f Duke of Marmalade) 3 wins from 1600m to 2000m, NZ$59,900, A$113,280, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, 2d MRC Ladies Day Vase, Gr.3, VRC Banjo Paterson Series Heat H., ARC Eye Institute H., 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea S., L, ARC Lindsay Mile, MRC Doctor Bombay Where Are You? H. Producer.

(THE) FRONTMAN (g Makfi) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$169,062, A$92,950, BOP RC Karaka Classic, L, Waikato RC Valachi Downs H., 2d ATC Lord Mayor's Cup, L, ARC Co-Op Taxis H., 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Matamata Cup, L, Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, 4th ATC Doncaster Prelude H., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3.

 Zaberto. 2 wins at 1600m, 2100m, ARC Novotel H.

 Our Squeezer. 2 wins at 1200m, 1400m, Waikato RC Shaw's Wire Ropes H. Dam of 5 winners-

Tamarack (g Redwood) 9 wins from 1200m to 3400m, A$571,015, to 2022-23, ATC Summer Racing H., Sydney Spring Racing H., TAB H., Hawkesbury RC Ascend Sales Trophies H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Ladies Day Cup, L, MRC Australian Hurdle, Pakenham RC Brendan Drechsler Hurdle, ATC Iron Jack H., Tahiti Travel Connection H., Theraces H., 3d ATC Cup, L, BRC Hamilton Hotel H., Warrnambool RC Kevin Lafferty Hurdle, ATC Fugen H., Turner Freeman H., Catanach's H.

 Swiss Beauty. 2 wins at 1200m, 2d MRC Catanach's Jewellers H. Dam of-

Betty Spaghetti (f Stratum Star) Winner at 1400m in 2022-23, 2d Otago Breeders' S., L, 4th Otago RC Dunedin Guineas, L, CJC Warstep S., L.

3rd dam

QUIZ QUEEN (NZ), by Defensive Play (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to ST REIMS, CHAMPAGNE (dam of MARTIQUE, NADEGE), Sursum Corda,  Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY). Dam of 13 named foals, 12 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

Sunnah (f Zabeel) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$141,600, VRC Kokoda Track H., MRC Orrong H., Journal H., 3d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, STC Winter Cup, L, 4th VRC St Leger, Gr.3. Dam of-

 Dark Vision. 2 wins at 1650m, 2100m, WATC Call TAB to Bet 132 369 H., Westspeed Stayers' Bonus H. Dam of 2 winners-

HIGHER GROUND (c So You Think) 4 wins from 1550m to 2000m, A$226,405, ATC Frank Packer P., Gr.3, Win $10k Cash P., Tab.com.au H., Ribchester New to Darley H., 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, ATC McGrath Estate Agents Qld P.

 Reine de Jeu. 3 wins to 1350m, STC TJ's Champagne Bar H., 2d STC 3com Unified Communications Solutions H., 3d STC Lucky's Freeway Hotel H., De Bortoli Wines H. Dam of 2 winners-

FITOCRACY (f Denman) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1300m, 1800m, A$131,775, SAJC Schweppervescence S., Gr.3, James Thredgold Jewellers 2YO H., 2d SAJC Master Builders H., Medallion Homes H., 3d SAJC Adelaide Galvanising H., Tapestry Wines 2YO H., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Producer.

Race Record:

Placed to 2023-24, 2d MRC Renew Your Membership P., Ladbrokes Racing Club P.