2023 NOVEMBER (Late) Online Sale

SHAMEXPRESS (NZ) (2009). 3 wins-1 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Leading NZ First Season Sire in 2017-18. Sire of 204 rnrs, 130 wnrs, inc. SW Coventina Bay (Waikato RC Herbie Dyke S., Gr.1), Zola Express, Shamus, Denby Road, Embrace Me, Sanibel, Cyber Attack, London Express, Qiji Express - Happy Qiji (H.K.), SP Grinzinger Belle, Maracana, Express Princess, Weona Smartone, Kikimora, Tough Time, Rangi Toa, Shameless Tart, Diva Express, etc.

1st dam

WALTZ IN THE PARK, by Thorn Park. Placed at 3 in NZ and Aust. Sister to TE AKAU ROSE, three-quarter-sister to ALBERTON PARK, MAGIC BRIAR, half-sister to Alberton Princess (dam of BRUTAL, TALARIA), Dancing Bridges (dam of TESTARHYTHM),  Alberton Rose (dam of CAVALRY ROSE). Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

 Switch Play (g by Shamexpress) Winner at 1250m, 3d ATC Too Darn Hot at Darley 2YO H.

 Beerinawineglass (f by Mastercraftsman (Ire)) Winner at 1400m, 2d BRC Doomben 10000 P. Dam of-

 Vino Corona. Winner at 1500m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Yulong Express (g by Shamexpress) Winner at 1200m in Singapore.

 Hazel May (f by Shamexpress) Placed in 2023-24 in NZ.

 Shammgod (f by Shamexpress) See below.

2nd dam

STRAUSSBRIDGE, by Straussbrook. 2 wins at 2, Counties Challenge S., L. Half-sister to ALBERTON STAR (dam of LADY ALBERTON, ALBERTON PARK), SIR ALBERTON,  Alberton Magic (dam of MAGIC BRIAR). Dam of 9 foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

TE AKAU ROSE (f Thorn Park) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, NZ$131,335, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 2d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, CJC Canterbury Belle S., L, Wanganui JC Fillies' S., L, 3d Gore Guineas, L. Dam of 6 winners-

Wassergeist - Zanjabeel (Mal.) (g Fastnet Rock) 6 wins to 1400m in Aust., Malaysia and Singapore, MRC Chandler Macleod P., 2d MRC Chef's Hat P., 3d MRC Gothic S., L.

Shapita (f Foxwedge) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$91,790, WATC Iron Jack 2YO H., Olga Daws H., Yellowglen H., 2d WATC Placid Ark S., L, D'Orsogna 2YO P., Demerit at Rangeview Stud H., 4th WATC Burgess Queen S., L. Producer.

Alberton Princess (f Golan) 2 wins at 1400m, Counties RC Briscoes Pukekohe H., 3d Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, ARC Piazza d'Oro H., Avondale JC Equine Veterinary Services 2YO H. Dam of 4 winners-

BRUTAL (c O'Reilly) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$2,632,150, ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1, Premiere S., Gr.2, VRC Antler Luggage P., L, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, MRC Ladbrokes.com.au 2YO H., 2d ATC George Ryder S., Gr.1, 3d ATC Sydney S., Gr.3, Southern Cross S., Gr.3.

TALARIA (f O'Reilly) Winner at 2, Counties RC Murdoch Newell S., L. Producer.

Dancing Bridges (f Danske) Winner at 2, STC Vodka Cruiser 2YO H., 2d AJC Reginald Allen H., L, 3d AJC TL Baillieu H., L. Dam of-

TESTARHYTHM (g Testa Rossa) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$342,250, Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L, ATC Latch-On Education Program H., Perfection Fresh H., Hyland Race Colours H., STC Freeway Hotel Texas Poker H., 2d STC Spring Valley Smart Energy 2YO H., ATC De Bortoli Wines H., 3d STC Run to the Rose H., Gr.3, ATC Winter Dash H., Rosehill Gardens H., Thoroughbred Breeders NSW H.

 Alberton Rose. 3 wins at 1200m, Avondale JC Carol's TAB & Deli's Bar H., Waikato RC Ready to Run Sale H., 2d ARC Graeme Thomson Jewellery H., Ashwell Stallions 3YO H., 3d ARC Lindauer Rose Juvenile S., Carlton Party Hire 3YO H., Pinto H., Waikato RC Curraghmore Stud H., Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Transport H. Dam of 2 winners-

CAVALRY ROSE (f Charge Forward) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, A$437,750, MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, ATC Inglis 2YO Classic, Styletread.com.au 2YO H., 2d ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, ATC Reginald Allen H., L, Canberra RC Black Opal S., L. Producer.

 Porta. Winner at 1400m, Hawkes Bay Master Plumbers H., 4th WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Super Bonus Classique, RL.

3rd dam

ALBERTON LASS, by Adios (GB). Placed in NZ. Dam of 11 foals, 10 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

SIR ALBERTON (g Red Tempo) Third on The 1990-91 NZ 3YO Free H. 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2100m, NZ$213,900, A$14,500, Wellington Guineas, Gr.2, ARC Guineas Trial, L, Taumarunui Cup, L, ARC Wrightson Bloodstock Sprint S., 2d Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1, ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, Waikato RC Guineas Trial, L, Wanganui Guineas, L, ARC Parnell H., Avondale JC East Tamaki Bowling Club H., 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3, ARC Paykel Engineering Supplies H.

ALBERTON STAR (f Stylish Century) Second top filly on The 1999-2000 NZ 2YO Free H. 4 wins at 2, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.2, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Waikato RC New Zealand Bloodstock Juvenile H., 3d ARC Pinto Bonecrusher Club 3YO H. Dam of 8 winners-

LADY ALBERTON (f Golan) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$105,575, ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, BOP RC Zest 2000 3YO H., 2d Waikato RC Star Way S., L, Hawkes Bay Bay Ford 3YO H., 3d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Counties Challenge S., L, 4th WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2. Producer.

ALBERTON PARK (f Thorn Park) 7 wins to 1350m, A$399,700, ATC June S., L, 2d ATC Triscay S., L, BRC Bright Shadow H., L, 3d ATC Wenona Girl H., L, Nivison S., L. Producer.

 Western Star. Winner at 1400m in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

WYNDSPELLE (c Iffraaj) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2000m, NZ$522,650, A$164,590, WRC Captain Cook S., Gr.1, Waikato Guineas, Gr.2, Manawatu RC Humphries Construction H., 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Tarzino Trophy, Gr.1, WRC Thorndon Mile, Gr.1-twice, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, WRC Anniversary S., Gr.3, VRC Paris Lane S., L, 3d VRC Cantala S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Windsor Park P., Gr.1, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.2, MRC John Dillon S., L, Whangarei RC Northland Breeders S., L.

STRAUSSBRIDGE (f Straussbrook) 2 wins. See above.

 Tichiba. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

Roses for Claire (f Clang) 4 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$75,510, TTC Win a Mitsubishi Colt H., 2d TTC Foot & Playsted H., 3d TTC Vamos S., L-twice.

 Alberton Magic. Unraced. Dam of-

MAGIC BRIAR (f Thorn Park) 5 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, NZ$81,975, ARC Mr Tiz Trophy, L, Waikato RC Brown Pennell H., Marilyn Kent Memorial 2YO H., Matamata RC Rich Hill 3YO H., 3d Cambridge JC Maneline Cambridge H. Producer.

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Placed in Aust.