2023 DECEMBER 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 135 rnrs, 51 wnrs, inc. SW Royal Merchant (SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1), Steel City, SP Drisana and of Galaxy Affair, In the Navy, Awash, Cadetship, Calico Jack, Cottee, High Blue Sea, Merchant Boss, Naval Trader, Standing Order, Venetian Blue, Purveyor, Diana's Affair, Drop the Verse, Merchelle, Piraeus, Sailors Book, The Seven Seas, etc.

1st dam

MAJESTIC FAITH, by Denman. 2 wins at 1100m in Aust. Three-quarter-sister to BLACK MINX (dam of SO SI BON), half-sister to April Rain, More Than Faith. Dam of 4 named foals, all winners-

 Faithinher (f by Deep Field) Winner at 1100m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Subliminal (f by Merchant Navy) Winner. See below.

 Majeedis (f by Dissident) Winner at 1400m in 2022-23 in Aust.

 Dewhurst (g by Kermadec (NZ)) Winner at 2 in Aust.

2nd dam

FAITH HILL, by Danehill (USA). 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$323,975, AJC Emancipation S., Gr.2, Reginald Allen H., L, Leilani H., Ozinvest H., Sadlier H., STC Stargames H., 2d Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L, Illawarra TC KF Nolan 3YO Fillies Classic, AJC Alexandria H., STC Grant Constructions H., 3d STC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.2, MRC Tristarc S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Princess S., 4th VRC Rose of Kingston S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to Mr Make Believe, half-sister to  Incredulous (dam of GLOBAL EXCHANGE - ENJOYING (H.K.), INCREDULOUS DREAM). Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 8 winners, inc:-

BLACK MINX (f Lonhro) 5 wins at 2, A$293,140, QTC CE McDougall S., L, Sir Douglas Wadley S., L, BTC Gianni Restaurant 2YO Fillies P., 4BC's Sports Talk Today 2YO H., Rockhampton JC Magic Millions 2YO P., 4th GCTC Magic Millions 2YO Classic S., RL, QTC J Cadell Garrick H., L. Dam of 2 winners-

SO SI BON (g So You Think) 9 wins from 1200m to 1800m, A$2,333,160, to 2022-23, VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, VRC March S., L, MRC Lord S., L, VOBIS Gold Mile-twice, Bert Bryant H., Maria Papoutsis H., 2d MRC Memsie S., Gr.1, VRC Blamey S., Gr.2, MRC TS Carlyon Cup, Gr.3, Heath S., Gr.3, SAJC RA Lee S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Makybe Diva S., Gr.1, ATC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, MRC Sir Rupert Clarke S., Gr.1, Moonee Valley Vase, Gr.2, MRC Village S., L, Cranbourne Cup, L, 4th VRC Victoria Derby, Gr.1.

April Rain (f Pierro) 3 wins at 1250m, 1300m, A$195,150, ATC Ranvet H., Hyland Race Colours H.-twice, 2d GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, ATC XXXX H., TAB P., Gosford RC Brook Group H.

More Than Faith (f More Than Ready) 2 wins at 1200m, US$2,400, A$75,145, ATC Ranvet H., 2d ATC Reginald Allen H., L. Producer.

 Faith's Encore. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$114,990, ATC Theraces H., All Too Hard 2YO H., 2d ATC ClubsNSW H., 3d ATC Theraces H., TAB Rewards H.-twice, 4th ATC Fireball S., L. Producer.

 Ziva. Placed, 2d AJC Convention Centre H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Yonce. 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$410,750, VRC Mystic Journey S., Vale Jack Styring Trophy, Schweppes H., MRC Mary Bell H., Ladbrokes Blended Bets H., 4th ATC Queen of the Turf S., Gr.1.

3rd dam

SIMPLY BELIEVE, by Kenmare (Fr). 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, A$102,250, SAJC West End Export SA S., Gr.3, MVRC Great Western S., L, VATC La Trobe 2YO H., 2d VATC Bletchingly S., Gr.3, 3d VATC Tranquil Star S., L. Sister to Truly Believe. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, 3 winners, inc:-

FAITH HILL (f Danehill) 6 wins. See above.

Mr Make Believe (g Commands) 10 wins to 1500m, A$375,969, MRC ALH Group H., Bib Stillwell BMW H., MVRC Dominant Don Abell Cup, ATC Endeavour Recycled Clothing H., MRC Fujitsu General H., 2d MRC Heath S., L, Doveton S., L.

 Incredulous. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

GLOBAL EXCHANGE - ENJOYING (H.K.) (g Dundeel) 5 wins from 1400m to 2050m, A$293,550, HK$4,978,500, MVRC Alister Clark S., Gr.2, MRC Autumn Classic, Gr.2, HKJC Dendrobium H., 2d HKJC Sports Institute 30th H., Ambitious Dragon H., Victoria Park H., 3d HKJC Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, MRC Polytrack P., HKJC Fat Choi H., Caroline Hill H., 4th Hong Kong Classic Cup, L.

INCREDULOUS DREAM (f Press Statement) 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$256,235, SAJC HC Nitschke S., L, MRC QMS Media P., MRC (Mornington) IDS Security H., 2d Illawarra TC Evergreen Turf H., 3d MRC Bill Collins H.

 Timely Moment. Raced once. Dam of 3 winners-

Chosen Moment (g Choisir) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$182,098, MVRC Spotless H., Sportingbet William Hill H., 2d SAJC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Oaklands P., L, 3d MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3.

Race Record:

Winner at 1200m in 2022-23 in Aust.