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Lot: 112  Vegas Diva (AUS)

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Buyer: M.C Horse Stud - $6,500

Particulars

Name:Vegas Diva (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Filly/Mare
Sire:American Pharoah (USA)
Dam:Nervous Nellie (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Mare
DOB:24 August 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:710 Derril Road MOORODUC VIC
 
 
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Description

Lightly raced, sound 4 year old mare who has had 14 starts for 3 wins her latest being 2 starts ago at Mornington in a Benchmark 58 over 1000 metres. Last start underperformed due to a Good 3 surface (jockey report attached).

15.3 Hands 534 kgs

Location

710 Derril Road MOORODUC VIC

Pedigree

 

 

VEGAS DIVA (AUS)
Bay mare       Foaled 2019 
 

AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA) Pioneerof the NileEmpire MakerUnbridled
Star of GoshenLord at War
LittleprincessemmaYankee GentlemanStorm Cat
Exclusive RosetteEcliptical
NERVOUS NELLIE
    2013
SnitzelRedoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)
Snippets' LassSnippets
Calm (GB)Montjeu (Ire)Sadler's Wells
Western AppealGone West

AMERICAN PHAROAH (USA) (Bay 2012-Stud 2017). 9 wins-2 at 2, Kentucky Derby, Gr.1. Leading First Season Sire in USA/Can in 2019. Sire of 680 rnrs, 402 wnrs, 40 SW, inc. Riff Rocket (VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1), Cafe Pharoah, Van Gogh, As Time Goes By, Above the Curve, Marketsegmentation, Harvey's Lil Goil, American Theorem, Sweet Melania, Forbidden Kingdom, Tijuana, Four Wheel Drive, Merneith, Pista, Window Shopping, Skygaze, Turned Aside, etc.

 

1st dam

NERVOUS NELLIE, by Snitzel. Unraced. Dam of 4 named foals, 2 to race, both winners, inc:-

 Vegas Diva (f by American Pharoah (USA)) 3 wins. See below.

 Flying Rex (g by Flying Artie) Winner at 1500m in Aust.

 

2nd dam

CALM (GB), by Montjeu (Ire). 2 wins at 1600m, 1800m, AJC Waterloo H., Chantilly Prix de l'Ile d'Amour, 2d STC Freeways's Great Steaks H., Rosehill Event Centre H. Half-sister to Breath of Air, Desert Image. Dam of 2 foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 My Giuliano. 8 wins from 1900m to 2200m, A$431,285, BRC Madison Cleaning Services H., ATC IGA Liquor H., Headwater at Vinery P., Pluck at Vinery H., New Law H., BRC Lite n' Easy H., Evian H., Hamilton Hotel H., 2d BRC Prop House H., ATC McGrath Estate Agents H., BRC Bentleys CA H., 3d ATC Theraces H., Cellarbrations P., Tab.com.au P.

 

3rd dam

Western Appeal, by Gone West. Winner at 1400m, Deauville Prix de Vire, 3d Deauville Prix de Saint-Cyr, L. Sister to ZAFONIC, ZAMINDAR, three-quarter-sister to Botanic,  Hachita (dam of ANNOUNCE, MEXICAN GOLD),  Blagdon (dam of ACOUSTICAL), half-sister to CHOICE SPIRIT, Shuttle Diplomacy, Press Baron,  Descant (dam of COUGAR MOUNTAIN). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Breath of Air (g Bated Breath) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m in GB and Bahrain, Sandown Watch on Racing TV H., Newbury Mansionbet's Royal Ascot Special H., British Stallion Studs 2YO S., 2d Haydock BetVictor H., 3d Doncaster S., L, Doncaster Specialist Aviation Services H.

Desert Image (f Beat Hollow) Winner at 2, 2d Newmarket Montrose S., L, Newbury Dubai Duty Free Full of Surprises 2YO Fillies' S. Dam of 4 winners-

Kraquante (f Bated Breath) Winner at 2, ParisLongchamp Prix de la Faisanderie, 3d ParisLongchamp Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 4th Chantilly Prix Hérod, L.

Maymay (f Cloth of Stars) Placed at 2 in 2023 in GB and France, 3d Deauville Prix Roland de Chambure, L, Criterium d'Ete.

 Calm. 2 wins. See above.

 Full Steam. Winner at 1600m, Chantilly Prix de la Prairie, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Tahiti.

 

4th dam

ZAIZAFON, by The Minstrel. 2 wins at 2, Newcastle Seaton Delaval S., Gr.3, 3d Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.2, 4th Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.2, Newmarket Child S., Gr.3. Sister to  Mariakova (dam of WELL BEYOND), half-sister to Dangora (dam of DANZARI), Factual, Magnified,  Model Bride (dam of ARABRIDE),  Modena (dam of ELMAAMUL, REAMS OF VERSE, MANIFEST, MODERN DAY, MODERNISE, HIGH WALDEN, MODESTA, NOVELLARA). Dam of 13 foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-

ZAFONIC (c Gone West) Horse of the Year in Europe in 1993. Head of The 1992 2YO & 1993 3YO European Classifications. 5 wins-4 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, £205,922, 1,628,000fr., Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Tancarville, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Djebel, L. Sire.

ZAMINDAR (c Gone West) 2 wins at 2, Deauville Prix de Cabourg, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix de la Saone, 2d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, Prix de Ris-Orangis, Gr.3, 3d Longchamp Prix de la Salamandre, Gr.1. Champion sire.

CHOICE SPIRIT (f Danzig) 2 wins at 1600m, Deauville Prix de la Calonne, L, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Pegase, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Amandine, L. Dam of 5 winners-

 Hachita. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 3d Newmarket Curragh Home of the Irish Classics H., Sandown London Stock Exchange 2YO S. Dam of 10 winners-

ANNOUNCE (f Selkirk) 5 wins from 2000m to 2500m, €394,960, Deauville Prix Jean Romanet, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Allez France, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Minerve, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix de Thiberville, L, Prix des Favorites, 2d Longchamp Prix de l'Opéra, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Corrida, Gr.2, Longchamp La Coupe, Gr.3, 4th Grand Prix de Vichy, Gr.3. Producer.

MEXICAN GOLD (f Medaglia d'Oro) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 1500m to 1700m, €128,035, US$92,000, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix de Saint-Cyr, L, 3d Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Belmont Athenia S., Gr.3. Producer.

Straight Thinking (f Mizzen Mast) Winner at 2, Chantilly Prix de Valgenceuse, 2d Chantilly Prix d'Aumale, Gr.3. Dam of 2 winners-

STRAIGHT ANSWER (c Kodiac) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 8½f to 2023 in Ireland and U.S.A, Fairyhouse Blenheim S., L, 2d Leopardstown Ballycorus S., Gr.3.

Shuttle Diplomacy (c Seeking the Gold) 2 wins at 1400m, Longchamp Prix de Tivoli, Prix des Arts et Metiers, 2d Longchamp Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3. Sire.

Press Baron (c Private Account) 2 wins at 2, 3d Longchamp Prix de Suresnes, L, Evry Prix Hérod, L, Prix Matchem, L.

Western Appeal (f Gone West) Winner. See above.

Botanic (c Mr. Prospector) Winner at 6½f in U.S.A, 2d Maisons-Laffitte Prix Cor de Chasse, L. Sire.

 Marching West. Winner at 2, Deauville Prix de Cleronde, 4th Maisons-Laffitte Prix Robert Papin, Gr.2. Dam of 5 winners-

Moorside (f Champs Elysees) Winner at 1½m, 2d Chester Cheshire Oaks, L, 4th Leopardstown Stanerra S., L. Dam of-

GHOSTWRITER (c Invincible Spirit) 3 wins at 2, £91,408, in 2023, Newmarket Royal Lodge S., Gr.2, Ascot Ror Horses for Courses British EBF Novice S.

 Hint of Promise. Winner at 1m in GB. Dam of-

GIVE ME A HINT (f Merit Man) 3 wins at 2, US$164,843, Santa Anita Golden State Juvenile Fillies S., L.

 Bold Empress. Winner at 2, Evry Prix Punta Gorda. Dam of 5 winners-

Tsar's Pride (f Sadler's Wells) Winner at 2000m, Deauville Prix de Troam, 2d Longchamp Prix de Liancourt, L. Dam of 6 winners-

EXHIBIT ONE (f Silver Hawk) Champion Older Female in Italy in 2007 (Long). 3 wins at 2000m, 2400m, £19,884, €201,651 in GB and Italy, Roma Premio Carlo d'Alessio, Gr.3, Milano Premio Paolo Mezzanotte, Gr.3, 3d Gran Premio di Milano, Gr.1, Deauville Prix de Pomone, Gr.2. Dam of 6 winners-

MAITRES D'ART (c Zenno Rob Roy) 6 wins-2 at 2-from 1600m to 2000m, 194,248,000¥, Chukyo Chunichi Shimbun Hai, Gr.3, 2d Niigata Kinen, Gr.3, 3d Nakayama American Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Keisei Hai, Gr.3.

ROSTOVA (f Arch) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1800m, Chantilly Prix Casimir Delamarre, L, Goodwood Breeders Backing Racing Fillies' S. Producer.

PAVLOSK (f Arch) 2 wins at 7f, 1m, York Michael Seely Memorial S., L, Newbury Bridget Fillies' S. Dam of 4 winners-

ZARINSK (f Kodiac) 5 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 1m, €250,100, to 2023, Leopardstown Minstrel S., Gr.2, Cornelscourt S., Gr.3, Fairyhouse Brownstown S., Gr.3, Leopardstown Ingabelle S., L, Curragh Tally Ho Stud 2YO Fillies S., 3d Leopardstown One Thousand Guineas Trial, Gr.3, 4th Chantilly Prix de Sandringham, Gr.2, Curragh Airlie Stud S., Gr.2.

 Silk Road. 3 wins to 1400m, Deauville Prix Caviar House Prunier Paris, Prix de Tourmauville. Dam of 5 winners-

Avant Garde (f Aqlaam) 2 wins at 1600m in India, 3d Pune FD Wadia Trophy, L. Dam of 2 winners-

THIRD AVENUE (c Ampere) 9 wins from 1600m to 2400m to 2023 in India, Bangalore Governor's Cup, L, Chief Justice's Cup, L.

 Bold Assumption. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

IRISH ROOKIE (f Azamour) 2 wins at 2, £92,349, €137,670, Newmarket Montrose S., L, 2d Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1. Producer.

 Daring Action. Unraced. Dam of 8 winners-

DARING LOVE (f Big Shuffle) 3 wins at 2 in Germany, Baden-Baden Maurice Lacroix Trophy, Gr.2, Köln Oppenheim Rennen, L.

DARING MATCH (c Call Me Big) 6 wins to 1300m, €159,935 in Germany, Hoppegarten Hoppegartener Sprint Cup, L-twice, 2d Baden-Baden Goldene Peitsche, Gr.2.

 Daring Art. Winner at 1500m in Germany. Dam of 2 winners-

DAPANGO (c Soldier Hollow) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m in Germany, Baden-Baden Oettingen Rennen, Gr.2, 3d Düsseldorf Fritz Henkel Stiftung Rennen, Gr.3, Krefeld Grosser Preis der Wohnstätte Krefeld, Gr.3, Grosser Preis der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf, Gr.3.

DARING LIGHT (f Jukebox Jury) 3 wins at 1600m, 2000m in Germany, Hannover Hannoverscher Stutenpreis, L, 2d Hannover Grosser Preis der Privatbank ODDO BHF, L.

 Descant. Unraced. Dam of 7 winners-

COUGAR MOUNTAIN (c Fastnet Rock) Joint Champion Older Male Miler in Ireland in 2015. 3 wins at 6f, 1m, £183,956, €95,620, US$20,000, QAR160,160, Newmarket Joel S., Gr.2, Leopardstown Desmond S., Gr.3, 2d Curragh Phoenix Sprint S., Gr.3, Leopardstown Desmond S., Gr.3, Amethyst S., Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Leopardstown Amethyst S., Gr.3, 4th Sandown Eclipse S., Gr.1. Sire.

 

Race Record:

3 wins at 1000m to 2023-24 in Aust.

All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

VEGAS DIVA (AUS) 2019 Bay filly
by American Pharoah - Nervous Nellie, by Snitzel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
22---A$1,700
3821-A$51,755
441--A$17,225
Totals:1431-A$70,680
06/May/20226th of 8
(2.5)
Cranbourne TC Hyland Race Colours Maiden 2YO P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:12.91. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Portray was 1st and Desiah 2nd and Far From Discreet 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: J Mott.A$700
22/May/20226th of 11
(3.6)
MRC Ladbrokes Mates Mode 2YO H., A$50,000, 1200m, time 1:11.97. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Portray was 1st and Three Graces 2nd and Love is Easy 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Zac Spain.A$1,000
22/Oct/20222nd of 7
(0.1)
Moe RC Winx Cox Plate Legend Maiden P., A$27,000, 1014m, time 1:01.57. Track soft(7). Carried 56.00kg. Port Albert was 1st and Holly Lolly 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$4,590
07/Nov/20221st of 11
(0.8)
Moe RC S&S Equipment Hire H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 1:00.18. Track soft(5). Carried 57.00kg. Denirra was 2nd and Frostick 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$14,850
25/Nov/20224th of 7
(3.0)
Cranbourne TC Reed Logistics H., A$40,000, 1000m, time 0:58.17. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg. Cotel was 1st and Madame Bolli 2nd and New York Baby 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$2,000
13/Dec/20224th of 8
(4.8)
MRC (Mornington) Mercedes-Benz Mornington H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:59.87. Track soft(7). Carried 58.50kg. Only Need Time was 1st and Brilliant Melody 2nd and Isolating 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Thomas Stockdale.A$1,215
07/Jan/20237th of 7
(8.2)
MRC Welcome New Members H., A$150,000, 1000m, time 0:56.69. Track good(4). Carried 52.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Bistro was 1st and Ma Comet 2nd and Fission 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Madison Lloyd.A$3,000
19/May/20231st of 8
(1.8)
Cranbourne TC R&C Asphalt & Paving H., A$40,000, 1000m, time 0:59.57. Track soft(7). Carried 56.00kg. Rock Melody was 2nd and San Telmos Fire 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Zac Spain.A$22,000
12/Jun/20234th of 10
(0.7)
MRC (Mornington) Asset Painting Services H., A$60,000, 1000m, time 0:59.63. Track soft(6). Carried 60.00kg. Fighting Sanami was 1st and Fear the Sting 2nd and Toronluca 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Zac Spain.A$3,000
19/Jul/20238th of 9
(4.0)
MRC Ladbroke It H., A$55,000, 1000m, time 0:56.54. Track soft(5). Carried 55.00kg. Epic Centre was 1st and Clock Strikes 2nd and Pereille 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Beau Mertens.A$1,100
09/Aug/20236th of 8
(7.2)
MRC Ladbrokes Hub H., A$50,000, 1000m, time 0:55.12. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Prancing Queen was 1st and Nokhbah 2nd and Lacemaker 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Beau Mertens.A$1,000
28/Sep/202310th of 10
(6.0)
Moe RC Moe Lions Football Netball Club H., A$35,000, 1017m, time 1:00.35. Track good(4). Carried 53.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Perilous Fighter was 1st and Not Enough Effort 2nd and Avid General 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Luke Cartwright.A$700
10/Oct/20231st of 11
(0.1)
MRC (Mornington) Neds Yard Comments H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:59.11. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Kaido was 2nd and Bazinga Bazinga 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Luke Cartwright.A$14,850
27/Oct/20239th of 9
(10.3)
MRC (Mornington) Flex 23 Asphalting H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:57.62. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Aminatu was 1st and Cobblestone Way 2nd and Young Liam 3rd. Trainer: John McArdle. Owner: T H Martin, Mrs V J Martin, G P Martin & A M Martin. Jockey: Luke Cartwright.A$675
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.