2023 DECEMBER Online Sale

VINO ROSSO (USA) (Chestnut 2015-Stud U.S.A. 2020, Aust. 2020). 6 wins-2 at 2-7f to 1¼m, Breeders' Cup Classic, Gr.1. Half-brother to SP So Alive. Sire of SW The Wine Steward (Ellis Park Bashford Manor S., L), Cap Classique, SP Dancing Groom, Next Level, Wine Me Up, April Vintage, Vino Rouge, King Rosso, Zaino and of Alcohol, Khatazhukai, Bertrille, Crafted, Diane's Merlot, I'm Your Man, Lady Cha Cha, Lady Frida, Laugh Now, Le Vin, Mixer, etc. His oldest Aust.-bred progeny are 2YOs.

1st dam

MEDGRINDA, by Medaglia d'Oro (USA). Unraced. Half-sister to Poseidon's Pool - Luen on Poseidon (Mac.). This is her third foal. Her second foal is a 2YO. Dam of 1 foal to race-

 Zemgrinda (g by Impending) Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.

2nd dam

KULGRINDA, by Exceed and Excel. 9 wins to 1100m, A$553,684, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, MRC Carlyon S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, Manihi Classic, L, MVRC City Jeep H., Essendon Mazda 55 Second Challenge Heat H.-3 times, 2d SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, MRC WJ Adams H., L, SAJC Redelva S., L, MRC Pin & Win for Starlight Children's Foundation H., 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Ian McEwen S., Gr.3, VRC Moomba P., L. Three-quarter-sister to HEADWATER, Fare Well,  Riptide (dam of CROWN PROSECUTOR),  River Pearl (dam of RIVER NIGHT), half-sister to RIVER DELTA. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

Poseidon's Pool - Luen on Poseidon (Mac.) (g Pierro) 10 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$99,000, M$2,863,825 in Aust. and Macau, SAJC Medallion Homes 2YO H., Macau Ahmadabad H., 2d Macau Guineas, L, Macau A List Stud S., 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, Macau Sprint Trophy, L, Macau Hull H.

 Along the River. 4 wins to 1200m, A$214,440, to 2023-24, MVRC Inglis Digital Sale November H., MRC Tile Importer H., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., Stud & Stable Staff Awards H., 3d MVRC Buy Better at Inglis H., MRC Schweppes H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H.

 River Star. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m in Aust.

 Against the Law. Winner at 1000m in 2023-24 in Aust.

 Runaway River. Winner at 1150m in Aust.

3rd dam

River Crossing, by Bellotto (USA). 2 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$124,550, VRC Eat Well-Live Well H., VATC Ascot H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Flemington Movies H., VATC Coles Serving Better H., VRC Red Tempo H., VATC Tristanagh H., 3d VRC Sidney Myer Centenary Sprint H., Global Rewards H. Half-sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER),  River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT),  River Serenade (dam of FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD). Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:-

KULGRINDA (f Exceed and Excel) 9 wins. See above.

RIVER DELTA (f Al Maher) 4 wins at 1200m, 1400m, A$248,210, Geelong RC Black Pearl Classic, L, VRC Prudential P., MRC Geoff Murphy H., 3d MRC Sportscover Insures VAFA P. Producer.

 Double Crossing. 3 wins to 1400m, A$99,331, MRC Blazing Saddles H., Marie Louise H., 2d MRC Beechcraft H., 3d VRC Living Legends H., MVRC Eskander's Betstar 2YO H. Producer.

 Rambling River. Winner at 1100m, 2d MRC Tango Miss H., 3d VRC Derrimut H. Dam of 6 winners-

 Anfitriona. 5 wins from 1100m to 1800m, A$255,850, MRC VOBIS Gold Heath P., Cove Hotel H., MVRC Moloney Group H., 2d ATC Drummond Golf H., Pakenham RC Dad & Dave's Turf H., 3d VRC Trevor Dray & William Nield H., ATC Australian Turf Club H., Wangaratta TC Crownbet Vobis Gold Eldorado. Producer.

 River Pearl. Unplaced. Dam of 3 winners-

RIVER NIGHT (f Night of Thunder) Winner at 2, A$356,000, MRC Redoute's Choice S., L, 2d MRC Quezette S., Gr.3, VRC Very Special Kids P., L, MRC Showdown 2YO P., 3d MRC Merson Cooper S., L.

4th dam

RIDE THE RAPIDS, by River Rough (NZ). 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$98,175, AJC James HB Carr S., L, VATC Sapphire H., VRC Sovereign H., 2d VATC Nearest H., 3d MVRC Laurent Perrier S., Gr.2. Half-sister to CATCHFIRE, I LOVE SYDNEY, Catchadane. Dam of 13 named foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

RIVER DOVE (f Hurricane Sky) 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$513,950, MRC Oakleigh P., Gr.1, VRC Pura Light Start Sprint H., Value Bet Sprint H., MRC Grace Darling H., Avon H., MVRC Swift Signs Flying H., VRC Bunnings Warehouse H., 2d VRC Kensington S., L, Sky Channel H., Isca H., 3d MRC National Telecoms Group Vase, Jack Elliot H., MVRC Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre Trophy H. Dam of 7 winners-

HEADWATER (c Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$460,800, ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L, MRC Cactus Imaging 2YO P., 3d ATC Todman S., Gr.2, 4th MVRC AJ Moir S., Gr.1. Sire.

River Crossing (f Bellotto) 2 wins. See above.

 River Express. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, VRC Cleanevent 2YO H. Dam of 9 winners-

CROSS CURRENT (g Keltrice) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$293,000, VRC PFD Food Services S., L, 2d MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3.

 Riptide. Winner at 2, A$93,975, VRC Bruce Gadsden 2YO H. Dam of 7 winners-

CROWN PROSECUTOR (g Medaglia d'Oro) Second Leading NZ 3YO Male on 2018-19 International Ratings. 2 wins at 1600m, 2400m, NZ$668,125, A$6,000, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin RC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d Hawkes Bay Livamol Classic, Gr.1, Waikato RC House of Travel S.

 River Tribe. Winner at 1400m, 3d SAJC Perks Property Investments H. Dam of 5 winners-

WILLOW CREEK (f Tale of the Cat) 2 wins at 2, A$250,475, STC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d VRC Talindert S., L, SAJC Adelaide Guineas, L, 4th MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Producer.

 Speedboat. Placed at 3 in Aust. Dam of 3 winners-

CAPTIVANT (c Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$1,197,950, ATC Champagne S., Gr.1, Victory Vein P., 2d MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Skyline S., Gr.2, VRC CS Hayes S., Gr.3, ATC San Domenico S., Gr.3.

 River Serenade. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 11 winners-

FIRST COMMAND (g Commands) 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, A$836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H., Gr.2, VRC Kensington S., L-twice, MRC LT Cleary S., L, 2d WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S., Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S., Gr.3, 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2.

ONEWORLD (c Danehill Dancer) 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint, Gr.2, 2d Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup, L, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy, L, Premier Bowl H., L, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S., Gr.1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup, L, Sprint Cup, L. Sire.

 Serenada. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Clean SA H., Sportingbet H. Dam of 3 winners-

MCLAREN (c Exceed and Excel) Winner at 2, A$122,575, ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

 Riviere. 3 wins at 1200m, A$75,808, MRC Sportingbet H., MRC (Mornington) Gripple Hang-Fast H. Dam of-

ESSONNE (f Reliable Man) 6 wins to 1400m, A$331,650, to 2022-23, GCTC Silk Stocking H., L, 2d BRC Just Now H., L.

 Rivers Secret. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 7 winners-

 Lanikai. 3 wins at 1100m, A$76,650, ATC Pro-Ride H., BRC United Voice Qld H. Dam of 2 winners-

KALINO (g Pierro) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$651,400, to 2023-24, VRC Sofitel H., L, ATC Rosehill Bowling Club H.