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

MARTILAGO, by Encosta de Lago. 6 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$157,800, ATC Ibis Milano Restaurant H., BRC Queensland Breeders TBQA H., Ipswich TC Enjoy Heineken H., 2d ATC Ranvet H., 3d BRC Enwise Electrical & Air-Con H., Ipswich TC Sky Racing H. Half-sister to CHARMONT. Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

MEG (f by Sebring) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$13,100, A$276,300, to 2022-23, Wyong RC Mona Lisa S., L, ATC Verto H., Garry Burgess H., 3d WRC Harrisons Carpet H.

 Cut on a Dime (c by So You Think (NZ)) Winner at 1400m, A$88,525, in 2022-23, ATC Hyland Race Colours H., 3d ATC Gallipoli Campaign H., 4th BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Maralago (g by Sebring) Winner at 1600m in 2022-23, 3d ATC Schweppes P.

2nd dam

MARTIQUE, by Danehill (USA). 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1350m, A$109,850, BTC Glenlogan Park S., L, AJC Seppelt Wines H., 2d STC Gaypak Mandarins 2YO H. Half-sister to NADEGE. Dam of 4 foals, all raced, 3 winners-

CHARMONT (f High Chaparral) 4 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$294,750, Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.1, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, WRC Direct Fish & Oysters H., 2d Waikato RC NRM H., Marton JC Central ITM H., ARC New Zealand Herald H., 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.2, Waikato RC Sir Tristram Fillies Classic, Gr.2, ARC Sunline Vase, Gr.3, WRC Cuddle S., Gr.3, Manawatu Classic, Gr.3, Hororata RC South Island Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Seafood Bazaar H., ARC OMF H., 4th ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2.

 Martilago. 6 wins. See above.

 Valasca. Winner at 1200m in NZ.

 Monira. Raced twice. Dam of 3 winners-

 Hickok. 4 wins to 1400m, A$202,715, MRC Ive Print H., 2d MRC Graham Archibald Girdwood H., Ladbrokes Blended Bets H., 3d VRC KA Morrison H., MRC Jack Elliott H., Ive Print H.

 Draft Camp. 5 wins to 1500m to 2022-23 in Macau.

 Champers Girl. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m to 2023-24 in Aust.

3rd dam

CHAMPAGNE (NZ), by Zabeel. Champion Older Female in NZ in 1998-99 (Int.). 7 wins from 1400m to 2050m, NZ$53,350, A$1,864,930, VRC LKS Mackinnon S., Gr.1, STC Ansett Australia S., Gr.1, ARC Ladies Mile, Gr.3, Manawatu RC Eulogy S., Gr.3, VATC Angus Armanasco S., Gr.3, Moonee Valley Oaks, L, 2d VRC Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, AJC Australian Oaks, Gr.1, Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, ARC Royal S., Gr.3, 3d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, STC Shannon H., Gr.3. Sister to ST REIMS, Sursum Corda,  Hansuyen (dam of CHAMPAGNE HARMONY), three-quarter-sister to Sunnah,  Imposingly (dam of BONNEVAL, LORD ARTHUR, FULL OF SPIRIT, IMPOSING LASS, LADY CUMQUAT, (THE) FRONTMAN). Dam of 16 foals, 12 to race, 10 winners, inc:-

NADEGE (f Giant's Causeway) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$94,163, Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders' S., L, Avondale JC Autobahn Cafe H., Sportys Bar & Cafe' H., Counties RC Terry Ryan Timber H., 2d ARC Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Cup, Cambridge Stud H., 4th ARC Westbury Classic, L. Producer.

MARTIQUE (f Danehill) 3 wins. See above.

 Crums. 6 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$220,570, AJC Nikon H., Bacardi Breezer H., STC Peppers Hunter Valley H., 2d AJC Hayai Welter H., Return to Racing H., STC Theraces.com.au Welter H., Bacardi Breezer Welter H., AJC Latin Knight H., STC Proton Wests Tigers H.

 Brut Force. 3 wins from 1400m to 2000m, ARC Wellfield Stud H., Hawkes Bay Squawking Magpie Wines H.

 Alamantra. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

Unsurpassed (g Exceed and Excel) 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m in NZ, Malaysia and Singapore, 2d Waikato RC Star Way S., L, NZB Insurance Pearl Series 2YO S., 3d ARC Celebrating Durham Town 2YO S.

4th dam

L'QUIZ (USA), by L'Enjoleur. Unraced. Half-sister to  Mia Karina (dam of SIBERIAN SUMMER, MAGNIFICIENT STYLE),  Copperhead (dam of SILVER ENDING),  Czaravina (dam of TE AKAU PEARL). Dam of 13 named foals, 8 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

ST REIMS (c Zabeel) Champion Older Male in NZ in 2004-05 (Int.). Joint Champion WFA Horse in NZ in 2004-05. 11 wins from 1600m to 2400m, NZ$673,250, ARC Zabeel Classic, Gr.1, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Avondale Guineas, Gr.2, Counties Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Hawkes Bay Braxton Car Lights H.-twice, Clive Hotel H., ARC Golf Today 3YO H., Hawkes Bay Cellacc H., 2d ARC New Zealand S., Gr.1, Waikato Gold Cup, Gr.2, ARC Lindauer Grandeur S., Gr.3, Great Northern Challenge S., L, 4th Waikato RC Foxbridge P., L. Sire.

CHAMPAGNE (f Zabeel) 7 wins. See above.

Sursum Corda (f Zabeel) 5 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$95,675, ARC Haunui Farm-Bill Waters Memorial H., 2d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, WRC Trentham S., Gr.3. Dam of 9 winners-

 Onecatstoomany. 3 wins to 1200m, A$107,670, ATC Australian Turf Club at Kembla H., 2d ATC Pacific West H. Dam of 4 winners-

JERICHO MISSILE (g Smart Missile) 4 wins-2 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$503,900, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic, RL, WATC Belgravia S., L.

 Straveen. 4 wins to 1450m in Aust. Dam of 4 winners-

RESORTMAN (g Helmet) 10 wins to 1400m, A$787,725, to 2022-23, WATC Eurythmic S., Gr.3, HG Bolton Sprint H., L, 3d WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3.

 Hansuyen. Winner at 1500m, 2d AJC Maytag H. Dam of 3 winners-

CHAMPAGNE HARMONY (f Choisir) 3 wins at 1100m, 1200m, A$208,425, SAJC Yallambee Classic, Gr.2, MRC Premier Signs P.H., 2d MVRC Schweppervescence P., 4th SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MRC How Now S., Gr.3. Dam of 7 winners-

GRACE AND HARMONY (f Sebring) 3 wins from 1400m to 1800m, A$246,640, Gold Coast Bracelet, L, ATC Bluebirds H.

 Quiz Queen. Unraced. Dam of 9 winners-

Sunnah (f Zabeel) 3 wins from 1400m to 2400m, A$141,600, VRC Kokoda Track H., 3d Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2. 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., 2d BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3.

 Reine de Jeu. 3 wins to 1350m, STC TJ's Champagne Bar 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., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Producer.

 Imposingly. Winner at 1950m in Aust. Broodmare of the Year in NZ in 2016-17. Dam of 10 winners-

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 from 1350m to 1800m, A$357,975, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., Gr.3, 3d ATC Shannon S., Gr.2, BRC The Roses S., Gr.2, ATC Toy Show H., Gr.3.

FULL OF SPIRIT (f Flying Spur) 4 wins from 1300m to 2000m, NZ$129,275, A$163,750, ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, 2d Hawkes Bay Makfi Challenge S., Gr.1, ARC Rich Hill Mile, Gr.2, Matamata Cup, L. 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, 3d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, SAJC Centaurea S., L. Producer.

(THE) FRONTMAN (g Makfi) 3 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$169,062, A$92,950, BOP RC Karaka Classic, L, 3d New Zealand Derby, Gr.1.

Race Record:

Raced twice.